2020 Team Previews: Neshaminy Redskins (1)

Written by: David Mika on Sunday, August 16th, 2020. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Steven Wilmot (6th Year)

Assistant Coaches: Jay Weidenbaugh, Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs; Neil French, Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers; Charlie Marterella, Wide Receivers; David Ferrara, Outside Linebackers; Kevin Kelly, Quarterbacks/Running Backs; Ryan Katona, Offensive Line; Ed Mitchem, Defensive Line; Tom Coates, Defensive Line; Ray Kelly, Administrative and Offensive Assistant; Ed Place, Defensive Assistant; Chuck Lumio, Speed Development

Team Name: Neshaminy Redskins HS

2019 Record: 5-5

Key Starters Lost: Brody McAndrew (QB, LB), Ian Sheehan (WR, DB), Zack Magdelinskas (OL), Dawson Obringer (WR,LB)

Offensive Starters Returning: (8) Sr. OT Nik Soska, 6-4, 235; Sr. OG Kenny Monaco, 5-11, 255; Sr. OT Nate McGlone, 6-0, 255; Jr. TE Andrew Kindness, 6-1, 215; Jr. WR James Rosario, 5-10, 165; Jr. WR Gavin O’Connor, 6-1, 175; Sr. FB John Hutchinson, 6-1, 215; Sr. RB Chris James, 5-8, 165

Defensive Starters Returning: (7) Example: Sr. DL Tedo Sakhokia, 6-2 255; Sr. DE Nik Soska, 6-4, 235; Sr. DT Kenny Monaco, 5-11, 255; Sr. LB John Hutchinson, 6-1, 215; Sr. LB Jordan Denis, 5-10, 205; Jr. LB Greg Orleski, 5-11, 180; Jr. WR Gavin O’Connor, 6-1, 175

Special Team Starters Returning: (1) Jr. LS,SS Sean O’Hara, 5-11, 225

Key Newcomers: Jr. WR Dylan Bove, 5-10, 175; Jr. DE Debrick Johnson, 6-4, 225

Key Stats: Senior Running Back Chris James has averaged over 100 yards rushing in every game he has played in the past two seasons.

2020 Offensive Outlook: Senior Chris James is back for his third year starting at tailback for our team. He will be running behind senior fullback John Hutchinson who is also a threat when he gets his hands on the football and can catch the ball out of the backfield. We have a nice nucleus of offensive lineman returning including 2 three-year starters in Soska and Monaco. The other returner, Nate McGlone is a good leader on our team. Tight end Andrew Kindness is a competent blocker who catches the ball very well. The receiver duties will be split between juniors Gavin O’Connor, Dylan Bove and senior James Rosario. Senior Aiden Schlupp, and Junior Nunzio Zydzik will compete for the QB Job.

2020 Defensive Outlook: The defensive line looks to be the strength of this unit with 3 returning starters in Sakhokia, Soska and Monaco. Look for junior Debrick Johnson to come on strong as the fourth piece of this unit. John Hutchinson, Jordan Denis and Greg Orleski are three linebackers that gained a lot of experience last year and are hungry for a great year ahead. Junior Gavin O’Connor will anchor our defensive secondary. A challenge early on in camp will be to find some more guys to help him in the defensive backfield.

2020 Special Teams Outlook: Junior Sean O’Hara will be back for his 3rd year of snapping duty. Senior Tommy Leonhauser looks to take over the kicking duties after waiting in the wings the past 2 years. He has been working very hard.