2023 Team Preview: Reading Red Knights

Written by: David Mika on Thursday, August 3rd, 2023. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Troy Godinet

Assistant Coaches:
Sean Gaul (OC)
Keith Leamer (DC)
Ken Miller (OL)
Phil Bennethum (DL)
Mike Demarteleire (WR)
Ian Mugar (LB)
Sterling Young-Trapp (QB)
Chama Carwll (S)
Roger Hall (CB)

Team Name: Reading Red Knights

2022 Record: 3-7

District: 3

Class: AAAAAA

League: Lancaster-Lebanon League, Section 1

Key Starters Lost:
Amier Burdine (DB/QB)
Ruben Rodriguez (WR/DB)
Orlando Alvarado (LB)
Karim Martinez (OL)
David Philistin (DB)
Joshua Orbe (LB)
Ryan Roman (S)

Offensive Starters Returning:
Jr: OT Keyshawn Efese 6’5 315
Jr. OG Romello Fuentes 5’10 225 lbs
Jr. RB Alexis Alvarado 5’8 166 lbs
Soph. RB Cameron Small 5’10 175
Jr. WR Kahlil Samuel 6’0 175 lbs
Sr. WR Jahsir Drayton 5’8 170 lbs
Jr. TE Gabriel Laws 6’0 210 lbs

Defensive Starters Returning:
Jr. OLB Gabriel Laws 6’0 210 lbs
Jr. DB Xavier Beatty 6’1 175 lbs
Sr. DE Michael Odeyemi 6’2 245 lbs
Soph DB Cameron Small 5’10 175 lbs
Jr. NG Efrain Bonilla 5’10 345 lbs

Special Team Starters Returning:
Jr: Kicker/Punter Jondre Guzman 5’9 165 lbs

Key Newcomers:
Soph C Isiah Ruiz 6’0 250 lbs
Sr. Jaydon Pinnock OT 6’1 285 lbs.
Jr. QB Kayson Fitz 6’1 225 lbs
Jr. WR Kenyon Sheriff 5’9 160 lbs
Jr. WR Jared Santos 5’11 180 Lbs
Jr. DE Lenard Brown 6’1 220 lbs
Jr. DL Kenly Rivera 6’2 225 lbs
Jr. LB Dequan Small 6’0 215 lbs
Jr. LB Santhonax Labonte 6’0 190 lbs
Sr. DB Manuel Cordero 5’8 160 lbs
Sr. DB Joshua Pichardo 6’0 175 lbs
Sr. DB Julian Montanez 5’9 165 lbs
Freshman DB Jeremiah Camara 5’8 165 lbs

2023 Returning Player Stats:
Jr LB Gabriel’s Laws – 57 tackles , 12 TFL, 4 sacks, 2 FF

2023 Offensive Outlook: We have a young group who is coming back with experience under their belt from last year. Due to that experience our offense is starting to find their identity. Even though we will
Have a first year starter at QB ( Jr. Kayson Fritz or Soph. Jason Playlaham) that experience up front and at the WR position is helping those guys. Coach Gaul does a great job of molding our offense around our abilities as a team and what our strengths are. We have an offensive line that loves to work together lead by Coach Ken Miller and returning All – Lancaster Lebanon League picks OT Keyshawn Efese and OG Romello Fuentes. As we continue to build our culture within the program it is vital we continue to find ways to score points. Jr WR Kahlil Samuel has emerged as a leader on the offensive side of the ball on and off the field.

2023 Defensive Outlook: This is a very young group who comes with a lot of talent. Sr. DE Michael Odeyemi, Jr. LB Gabriel Laws, and Jr. DB Xavier Beatty look to continue to lead a defense who had 25 turnovers last season. Coach Leamer has done a great job of creating excitement and energy within the way we play. The work ethic among this group is what stands out the most lead by our leader in the middle Jr. NG Efrain Bonilla. Jr. DE Lenard Brown, Jr and Jr. LB Santhonax Labonte look to bring a physical edge to the box while Sr. Manuel Cordero and Sr. Julian Montanez look to become staples in the Secondary.

2023 Special Teams Outlook: Jr. Kicker and Punter Jondre Guzman did an amazing job to finish last year. Averaging 45+ yards a punt the last 4 games. With the ability to hit field goals from 40+ yards we look forward to utilizing him as a weapon on special teams.

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