2019 Team Previews: North Schuylkill Spartans (11)

Written by: David Mika on Monday, August 19th, 2019. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Wally Hall

Assistant Coaches: John Minalda, Joe Tomtishen, Marc Wislosky, Pete Stanakis, Jason Gawrylik, Fred Kushwarra, Glenn Weist, Carl Stine

Team Name: North Schuylkill Spartans

2018 Record: 11-2, District 11 Class 3A Champions

Twitter: @northschuylkill

Hudl Highlights:

Key Starters lost: (8) SR. Danny Tomtishen OG 6’1 255, SR. Brian Dzicek OG 5’11 235, SR. Jack Kempsey OT 6’5 272, SR. Mithchell Wagner RB 5’9 185, SR. Keith Stavinsky WR 5’11 185, SR. Brandon Rockwell WR 5’10 178, Sr. Ryan Weitz OC 5’10 255

Offensive Starters Returning: (9) SR. Tyler Eldson FB 6’2 228, SR. Jake Green FB 6’1 280, SR. Jaden Leiby QB 5’11 165, Sr. Josh Stankavage WR 5’8 155, Jr. Dylan Dietz WR 5’10 175, Sr. Jesse White TE 6’3 235, Sr. Zack Chowansky RB 5’11 205, Jr. Dustin Wallace OT 6’0 225, Sr. Jon Harhigh OT 6’3 247

Defensive Starters Returning: (8) SR. Zack Chowansky OLB 5’11 205, SR. Tyler Eldson LB 6’2 228, SR. Jake Green NG 6’1 280, SR. Jaden Leiby DB 5’11 165, SR. Jason Lipshaw DT 6’1 265, SR. Jessie White 6’3 235, Jr. Dylan Dietz FS 5’10 175, Soph Jake Hall SS 5’11 175

Special Team Starters Returning: (1) SR. Mitchell Lavelle Kicker 5’8 140

Key Newcomers: (8) Sr. Bryce Weikel WR-DB 5’9 145, Soph Josh Chowansky ATH-DB 5’7 150, Sr. Joe Tinari OG 5’9 255, Soph. Dalton Zelwalk OT 6’1 220, Sr. Juan Serrato OC 5’10 210, Soph Carey Wahalec OG 6’0 270, Soph Adam Scott TE-DE 6’4 210, Sr. Zander Neidig LB 5’10 180

D1 (FBS & FCS) Prospects:SR. Tyler Eldson LB 6’2 228 Comitted to Penn State University, SR. Jake Green DT 6’1 280 One FBS Offer and Multiple FCS Scholarship Offers.

Key Stats: SR. Tyler Eldson LB 6’2 228 led the team in tackles last two years 2018 108 tackles, TFL 21, Sacks 3, INT’s 3, PBU 3, Strips 1, Defensive TD’s 1, SR. Zack Chowansky RB 5’11 205 RB Rush Att 97, Rush Yards 591, Ave Rush Per Carry 6.1, Rush TD’s 8, SR. Jake Green NG 6’1 280 Tackles 56, TFL 22, Sacks 7, PBU 1, Sr. Jaden Leiby QB 5’11 165 Rush Att 202, Rush Yards 1,688, Rush TD’s 16, Pass Comp 43, Pass Att 99, Pass Yards 822, Pass TD’s 8, Sr. Jason Lipshaw DT 6’1 265 Tackles 53, TFL 19, Sacks 3, Defensive TD 1, Sr. Jessie White DE 6’3 235 Tackles 39, TFL 12, Sacks 4, PBU 3

2019 Outlook: Please let us know the keys about your team on offense, defense and special teams. What are your keys to having a successful year?

Offense: Jaden Leiby returns at the quarterback position to direct a spread read run/pass offense. With the team’s experience and familiarity offensively, we can expand on what we have done a year ago. Four starters up front will be replaced, but a number of offensive linemen gained valuable experience. Those offensive linemen will be one-way performers with added depth this year.

Defense: A solid nucleus returns on the defensive side of the ball. Tyler Elsdon, Jake Green, Jason Lipshaw, Jaden Leiby, Zack Chowansky return as 4-year starters defensively. Jessie White will be starting his 3^rdconsecutive year at defensive end. Building a rotation is key keeping guys fresh.

Special Team: Mitchell Lavelle continues to develop as our kicker. His leg strength has improved which helps with his consistency on PAT’s and Field Goals. Our biggest emphasis is our coverage teams and gaining yards on our returns.