2023 Team Preview: Shenandoah Valley Blue Devils

Written by: David Mika on Monday, August 21st, 2023. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

 

Head Coach: Ed Moran

Assistant Coaches:
Noah Allegretta
Joe Alshefski
Dave Bench
Zach Bitting
Frank Drozal
Mike Elchisak
Joe Kayes
Al Matakonis
Jason Migliaccio
Anthony Staivecki

Team Name: Shenandoah Valley Blue Devils

2022 Record: 1-9

District: 11

Class: AA

League: Colonial-Schuylkill League, Blue Division

Key Starters Lost:
ATH/LB Erick Hernandez
WR/DB Aaryn Nickerson
T/DT Juan Ruiz
RB/DE Hunter Teter
G/DT Lucas Zelinsky

Offensive Starters Returning:
Sr. G Kelvyn Cordero 5-8 210
Sr. T Mike Diehl 5-10 260
Sr. QB Ben Dempster 5-11 190
Sr. ATH Alex Kozlosky 5-10 190
Jr. C Brayden Lutz 5-8 185
Sr. WR Nick Ryan 6-3 192
Jr. ATH Jeremy Thomas 5-10-185

Defensive Starters Returning:
DE Kelvyn Cordero 5-8 210
Jr. S Ben Dempster 5-10 190
Sr. LB Alex Kozlosky5-10 190
Jr. LB Brayden Lutz 5-8 185
Sr. Fernando Ramirez-Chiglinsky 6-0 190
Sr. FS Nick Ryan 6-3 192
Jr. ATH Jeremy Thomas 5-10-185

Special Team Starters Returning:
Sr. P Ben Dempster 5-11 190
Jr. LS Brayden Lutz 5-8 185
Sr. KR Kenny Maldonado 5-6 145

Key Newcomers:
FR. TE/LB Mike Elchisak 5-11 175
FR. K Sam Mentusky 6-3 160
FR. ATH/DB Joel Nunez, FR. WR/DB

2023 Returning Player Stats:
Nick Ryan 50 Catches, 879 yards, 10 TDS, 53 Tackles, 2 INTS
Ben Dempster 54% Comp, 1149 Yards, 13 TDS
Alex Kozlosky 11 Catches, 98 yards 2 TDs, 60 Tackles
Kelvyn Cordero 67 Tackles, 3 TFL

2023 Offensive Outlook: The Devils need to establish a run game to complement their passing game. Sr.’s Kelvyn Cordero and Mike Diehl need to pave the way for a new group of running backs, and Sr. 1,000 Yard passer Sr. QB Ben Dempster. Sr. Nick Ryan is one of the most dynamic receivers in the state and should break all of Shenandoah Valley’s receiving records this season. The Devils will need another receiver to step-up to stop teams from doubling and tripling Ryan. Expect a more balanced attack this season, with an improved run game.

2023 Defensive Outlook: Defensively, the Devils need an improved front four to improve in stopping the run. The Devils return several defenders, highlighted by leading tacklers Cordero and Kozlosky, and safety Nick Ryan. Expect better output from the defensive line, and improved coverage in a more experienced and athletic secondary.

2023 Special Teams Outlook: Sr. Punter Ben Dempster was one of the better punters in the area in 2022, and the Devils expect him to improve again this season. The Devils are excited about newcomer Fr. Kicker Sam Mentusky. A soccer star, Mentusky provides the Devils a game changer with a big leg to change field position and extra points.

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