2023 Team Preview: Upper Perkiomen Indians

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

Head Coach: Dan Heinrichs

Assistant Coaches:
Matt Pirolli (OC)
Matt Weiss
Cody Fleming
Zeke Hallman
Greg Palma
Rich Kressly

Team Name: Upper Perkiomen Indians

2022 Record: 2-8

District: 1

Class: AAAA

League: Pioneer Athletic Conference – Frontier Division

Key Starters Lost:
Josh Hill – OL
Michael Boyle – QB
Noah Lichtenwahler – TE
Chidike Eruba – DE/WR

Offensive Starters Returning:
So. OT Tice Hallman 6-1 240
Jr. C John Strohl 6-0 185
Jr. OG Matt Delzingaro 5-10 190
Jr. RB Zach Schwartz 5-8 175
Sr. TE/FB Eric Romanowski 6-1 220

Defensive Starters Returning:
So. LB Brody Weiss, 5-7,160
So. DE Ethan Scharneck, 5-10, 190
So. DT Maddux Diaz, 6-3, 230
Jr. FS Zach Schwartz, 5-8, 175
Jr. DB Aiden Void
Sr. LB Jayden White, 6-0, 180

Special Team Starters Returning:
Sr. K Logan Watkins, 6-3, 180

Key Newcomers:
So. QB/DB Logan ODonnell, 5-9, 160
So. WR Tucker Ruch, 6-0, 175
So. WR Johnny Renzi, 6-3, 190
So. FB/LB Kane Krier, 5-7, 170

2023 Returning Player Stats:
Zach Schwartz – Week 2 PA Player of the Week
Offense:
743 rushing yards
10 TD’s (9 rushing/1 reception)
67 receiving yards

Defense:
4 Interceptions

2023 Offensive Outlook: On offense, we need to control the pace of the game with a successful ground attack that will set up our young receiving core for success. Our offense can be utilized out of any formation, which allows us to adjust and adapt to defensive changes. While we have a large variety of play schemes, many of which are new to upper perk, we plan to show things that have been this program’s “bread and butter” plays in the past as well. We are excited about our new offense, new coordinator, and new mentality.

2023 Defensive Outlook: Our defense is going to come down to what every good defense needs: discipline, correct reads on offensive keys, and solid tackling.

2023 Special Teams Outlook: With a very young team coming off of years of middle school success, we expect our young players to step up and earn jobs on Friday nights. I am excited to see this 1/3 of the game become a point of emphasis in controlling the turnover battle and reliable exchange of possession.

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