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2020 Team Previews: Tri-Valley Bulldogs (11)

Written by: David Mika on Friday, August 7th, 2020. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Jeff Sampson

Assistant Coaches: Vern Strouphauer, Mike Ulicny, Bryn Bowman, Justin Strouphauer, Cory Shadle, Marty Shade, Blake Bowman, Luke Rossi, Joe Miller

Team Name: Tri-Valley Bulldogs

2019 Record: 6-6

Key Starters Lost: Tyler McGrath, Cam Morgan

Offensive Starters Returning: (8) Jr. WR Caden Richards, 6-0, 170; Jr. OT Josh Reho, 5-10, 165; Jr. OG Cam Carlin, 6-2, 235; SO C Justin Troutman, 5-11, 215; Jr. OG Jesse Schnoke, 6-0, 200; Jr. QB Jonas McGrath, 6-1, 160; SO FB Jacob Scheib, 5-10, 195; Sr. HB Chase Herb, 6-2, 210

Defensive Starters Returning: (9) Sr. DE Chase Herb, 6-2, 210; So. DE Jacob Scheib, 5-10, 195; Jr. DT, Cam Carlin, 6-2, 235; Jr. DT Jesse Schnoke, 6-0, 200; Sr. LB Blake Harner, 6-2, 175; Jr. DB Jonas McGrath, 6-1, 160; Jr. LB Josh Reho, 5-10, 165; So. DB Kameron Wetzel, 5-11, 165; So. LB Reece Huntzinger, 5-10, 150

Special Team Starters Returning: (1) Sr. K Jay Wilcox, 6-1, 165

Key Newcomers: Jr. WR Devon Wertz, 6-1, 170; Jr. WR Mason Boltz, 5-11, 160; Jr. DE Kole Mattis, 6-4, 190; Jr. LB Levi Murray, 5-10, 165; Jr. C/OG Jordan Motuk, 5-10, 160, Jr. OT Jeremiah Umbenhauer, 6-0, 190; So. DB Kole Miller, 5-11, 150; So. DB Jake Tietsworth, 5-10, 150; So. WR Jolten Flory, 6-3, 170; So. LB Mason Begis; Fr. WR Layne Yoder, 5-10, 160

Key Stats:

Chase Herb 1400 yards rushing, 10 TD’s, 350 yards receiving, and 3 TDs.
Jacob Scheib 550 yards rushing and 8 TD’s

2020 Offensive Outlook: Offensive Line is most in tact and must develop as a unit for a successful running game. Both Herb and Scheib are explosive runners. QB needs to continue to develop to offset running attack.

2020 Defensive Outlook: Defensive backfield will be young and needs to develop in order to become a stellar defensive unit. DL boasts quality players with experience and need to set the tone early in the season.

2020 Special Teams Outlook: K Jay Wilcox has improved greatly over the past two season. Needs to continue to be consistent, and strengthen leg.