Head Coach: John Darrah
Assistant Coaches:
Jordan Marlow
Bob Veach, Sr.
Dane Tarantelli
Rob Varano
Bill Joraskie
Mike Higgins
Brent Runge
Mike Gilger
Team Name: Mt. Carmel Area Red Tornadoes
2024 Record: 8-4
8/23 @ North Schuylkill (3A) 7:00 pm L 30-37
8/30 Central Columbia* (3A) 7:00 pm W 43-16
9/06 @ Mifflinburg* (3A) 7:00 pm W 35-34
9/13 Southern Columbia* (2A) 7:00 pm W 7-6
9/20 @ Montoursville* (3A) 7:00 pm W 41-17
9/27 Hughesville (2A) 7:00 pm W 42-21
10/04 @ Danville* (3A) 7:00 pm L 19-22
10/11 Central Mountain (4A) 7:00 pm W 49-20
10/18 @ Milton Area* (3A) 7:00 pm W 48-28
10/25 Shamokin (4A) 7:00 pm L 0-21
11/02 Milton Area (3A) 7:00 pm W 55-26
11/08 @ Lewisburg (3A) 7:00 pm L 7-39
District: 4
Class: 3A
League: PA Heartland Athletic Conference, Division II
Key Starters Lost:
Luke Blessing
Noah Shimko
Chase Balichik
Matthew Balichik
Jagr Delaney
Andrew Lukoskie
Ben Miller
Tait Adams
Al Bailey
Offensive Starters Returning:
Jaylen Delaney, Jr. WR 5-10, 175
Michael Kimsal, Sr. RB 5-10, 185
Gavin Marshalek, Sr. QB 6-1, 190
Cooper Karycki, Jr. RB 5-9, 165
Max Karycki, Jr. TE 6′, 240
Logan Herb, Sr. OL 6’4, 280
Seth Spears, Sr. OL 5-10, 240
Jerry Sheganoski, Sr OL 6-2, 235
Defensive Starters Returning:
Jaylen Delaney, Jr. DB 5-10, 175
Michael Kimsal, Sr. DB 5-10
Max Karycki, Jr. DE 6′, 240
Jason Klokis, So. LB 5-10, 170
Special Team Starters Returning:
Jaylen Delaney, Jr. KR 5-10, 175
Michael Kimsal, Sr. KR5-10
Cooper Karycki, Jr. KR 5-9, 165
Key Newcomers:
Lukas Carpenter, Sr. WR/DB, 5-9, 170
Jabari Kines, Sr. OL/DL, 6-2, 275
Elijah Rempel, Sr. OL/DL 6-3, 280
Dominick Lentini, Fr. OL/DL, 5-10, 265
Michael Higgins, Fr. RB/OLB, 5′-10, 190
James Spears, Fr. QB/DB 5-11, 175
Logan Shuder, Jr. RB/DB 5-10, 170
Jaxon Boblick, So. RB/DB, 5-10, 165
Josh Blessing, Jr OL/LB, 5-10, 200
Josh Miller, Jr. K, 5-11, 175
Chance Swatski, So. TE/DE, 6′, 210
Kenny Miller, Jr. TE/DB, 5-11, 175
2025 Returning Player Stats:
QB Gavin Marshalek-1822 Yards Passing, 15 TD’s, 4 INT
WR Jaylen Delaney-63 rec for 791, 6 Rec TD, 214 rushing, 5 rush TD
RB Cooper Karycki-140 rushes for 921, 10 rush TD, 6 rec for 55 yards
RB Michael Kimsal- 65 rushes for 329, 4 rush TD, 4 rec for 102, 1 TD
LB Jason Klokis- 124 tackles, 10 TFL 2 sacks, 2 FR
DE Max Karycki- 94 tackles, 13 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 2 FR
DB Michael Kimsal- 75 tackles, 3 TFL, 2 FR
DB Jaylen Delaney- 24 tackles, 3 TFL, 2 INT, 1 TD, 4 PBU
2025 Offensive Outlook: MCA will have several veteran skill players in 2025. They are led by returning all-state WR Jaylen Delaney along with experienced skills players such as Gavin Marshalek, Michael Kimsal, Cooper Karycki, & Max Karycki.
2025 Defensive Outlook: MCA will have a mix of veteran players & newcomers on defense. They will be led by 2-time all-state selection Max Karycki, along with last year’s team leader in tackles LB Jason Klokis. Michael Kimsal & Jaylen Delaney both return as 3-year starters.
2025 Special Teams Outlook: Josh Miller will take over the kicking duties after gaining some experience last season. Their return game should be strong with the likes of Delaney, Kimsal, & Karycki handling the return duties.