2023 Team Preview: Neshaminy Redskins

Written by: David Mika on Thursday, August 17th, 2023. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Steven Wilmot (9th Season)

Assistant Coaches:
Neil French (Linebackers, Co-Defensive Coordinator)
Jay Weidenbagh (Defensive Backs, Co-Defensive Coordinator)
Ed Mitchem (Outside Linebackers)
Vince Sannelli (Defensive Line)
Jacob Kelly (Defensive Line)
Ed Place (Defensive Backs)
Kevin Kelly (Quarterbacks, Offensive Coordinator)
Charlie Marterella (Wide Receivers)
Ryan Katona (Offensive Line)
Ian Bell (Running Backs)
Ray Kelly (Offensive Line)
Ray Yedman (Offensive Line)
Chuck Lumio (Speed and Agility Coach)
Nick Rapciewicz (Statistician)

Team Name: Neshaminy Redskins

District: 1

Class: AAAAAA

League: Suburban One League, National Conference

2022 Record: 4-6

Key Starters Lost:
TE/DE Nick Buchys, DT Jack Dunkley
DT Kyle Cunningham
RB Markus Barnett
WR/P Ashton Lovelace

Offensive Starters Returning:
Sr. RB Travis Lavelah, 5-8, 181
Sr. WR John Morris, 5-7, 156
Jr. WR Cole Tarapchak, 5-10, 159
Sr. QB Colin Baker, 6-0, 165
Sr. OL Charles Soska, 6-4, 280
Jr. OL Kyler Nelson, 6-1, 265
Sr. OL James Glessner, 6-5, 260

Defensive Starters Returning:
Sr. DE Kieran Reardon, 6-0, 227
Sr OLB Jared Molle,5-11, 170
Sr. ILB Collin Giambrone, 6-1, 209
Sr. ILB Colton Clee, 5-11, 203
Sr. FS Demacio Cooper, 6-3, 179
Sr. C Travis Lavelah, 5-8, 181
Sr. C Liam Cothrey, 5-11, 170
Sr. C Doyle Swartz, 5-8, 169

Special Team Starters Returning:
Jr. K/P Kaden Nicastro, 5-10, 160

Key Newcomers:
Sr. RB Jullian Hammond, 5-7, 177
Jr. TE Connor Frederick, 6-1, 206
Jr. OL Richard Esher, 6-2, 266
Sr. DE Matt DiSantis, 6-2, 196
Jr. WR Anthony Gross, 6-1, 175
Jr. OLB Will Sheridan, 6-0, 184
Jr. OLB Colby Bracy, 6-1, 195

2023 Returning Player Stats:
Senior Travis Lavelah returns as the slot receiver. In 2021 he accumulated 469 all-purpose yards. In 2022 he had 470 all-purpose yards. Travis was also our leader in interceptions, with 3.

2023 Offensive Outlook: Senior Colin Baker returns for his second year at quarterback. Last year Colin threw for 1128 yards. He has some experienced targets to throw to in seniors Travis Lavelah and John Morris. Senior Jullian Hammond looks to take over the helm of running back. Sophomore Carter Clee and senior Jared Molle should also see some carries. The offense will rely on three returning starters on the offensive line to provide the consistency that it needs to sustain drives. Senior tackles Charlie Soska and James Glessner have good size and athletic ability. Junior Kyler Nelson will move from guard to center and is powerful and athletic.

2023 Defensive Outlook: The defense returns a lot of experience at the Linebacker position. Seniors Collin Giambrone, Colton Clee, and Jared Molle will all return as starters and will be the leaders of this group. Senior safety Demacio Cooper is returning to lead the defensive backfield. The backfield also will include returners Lavelah, Doyle Swartz, and Liam Cothrey. Some younger players are also working hard to contribute. The defensive line has some big holes to fill with the graduation of four seniors in 2022. Senior Kieran Reardon is the only player returning with significant experience. Matt DeSantis will be moving from linebacker to defensive end to help out with the group. Several players have been competing for the other positions, and we should have a good rotation of players contributing.

2023 Special Teams Outlook: Junior Kaden Nicastro returns as the kicker and will also take over as the punter. He has a strong leg and has been consistently good during his off-season training.

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