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2020 Team Previews: Wyoming Valley West Spartans (2)

Written by: David Mika on Wednesday, August 26th, 2020. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

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Head Coach: Jack Baranski

Assistant Coaches: Paul Patara, Doug Mucha, Len Butczynski, George Simms, Ryan Mahovich, Matt Zlotek, Ken McDaniels

Team Name: Wyoming Valley West Spartans

2019 Record: 3-8

Key Starters Lost: Brendan Woods, Nathan Mooney, Zack McDaniels, Brandon Tirado, Dylan Nastanski, Donald Messersmith

Offensive Starters Returning: (4)
Sr. QB Donte Rhodes, 6-0, 190
Sr. TE Jonathan Stochla, 6-1, 210
Sr. OL Noah Anderscavage, 5-9, 200
Jr. OL Mark Raskiewicz, 5-8, 180

Defensive Starters Returning: (4)
Sr. LB Jonathan Stochla, 6-1, 210
Sr. LB Darius Redguard, 5-9, 210
Sr. DL Elijah Cropp, 6-0, 235
Jr. DB Conner Olisewski, 5-9, 150

Special Team Starters Returning: (2)
Sr. P Jonathan Stochla, 6-1, 210
Sr. KR Darius Redguard, 5-9, 210

Key Newcomers:
Sr. WR/DB Tyler Weidman, 6-2, 170 Sr. WR/LB Sadiq Burke, 5-7, 160
Jr. WR/DB Ryan Meyers, 5-9, 150 Jr. OL Evan Lord, 5-9, 215
Jr. OL/DL Jaden Swainbank, 6-1, 180 Jr. OL/DL Aiden Golightly, 6-0, 245
So. OL/DL Jason Pearson, 6-1, 175 So. TE/LB Landon Dietterick, 6-1, 230
So. TE/DL Ian Leachey, 6-2, 225 Fr. RB/LB Isaiah Cobb, 6-1, 225

Key Stats: 3-1 record with Donte Rhodes as the starting Quarterback. Won 2 out of 3 to end the season and make playoffs as District 2 5A Champs.

2020 Offensive Outlook: The offense is in the hands of returning Quarterback Donte Rhodes. His decision making and play making abilities will be the catalyst for the 2020 Spartan Offense. We will look to seek more balance in our offense this year.

2020 Defensive Outlook: The defense will be led by returning starting LB Jonathan Stochla (135 tackles last season). His leadership will be a great benefit to a young and talented group of players around him. We will look to play fast and be extremely physical.

2020 Special Teams Outlook: A young and quick roster will to be explosive on Special Teams.