Central Bucks East Football Preview

08/26/15 10:18pm Posted by editor

CENTRAL BUCKS EAST FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Coach:  John Donnelly (22 years)

Assistant coaches:  Ray Riley (Defensive Coordinator), Tim Barno, Kyle Bernard, Jason Hepler, Mike Junkin, Jason Knipe, Matt Riley, Kurt Schneider

Last year’s record:  5-5 overall (4-3 SOL)

Returning defensive starters:  6

Returning offensive starters:  7

Defensive players lost to graduation:  5

Offensive players lost to graduation:  4

Top returning defensive players:
Jack Lamb (Inside Linebacker, 4-year starter, 6-1, 215, Sr.) Will finish career as one of all-time leading tacklers
Tommy Strasburger (Free Safety, 2-year starter, 6-2, 190, Sr.) First team All-SOL Continental Conference
Danny Mantell (Inside Linebacker, 2-year starter, 5-10, 190, Sr.) Top three on team for tackles
Keith Becker (Safety, 2-year starter, 5-10, 185, Sr.) Intelligent/active secondary player
Owen Griffin (Defensive Back, 2-year starter, 5-9, 165, Sr.) Dynamic 2-way player
George Pla (Defensive Back, 2-year starter, 5-11, 180, Sr.) Intelligent-in DB rotation
Myles King (Defensive Back, 2-year starter, 5-8, 155, Jr.) Explosive 2-way player
Type of Defense: 42-5
Defensive Strengths:  LB’s and DB’s
Key position battles:  DL

Top returning offensive players:
Alex Gibson (Running Back, 3-year starter, 5-10, 185, Sr.) Second team All-SOL Continental Conference
Jack Lamb (Quarterback, 4-year starter, 6-1, 215, Sr.) 500+ yds passing/33+ yds rushing in five games
Ethan Silverman (Wide Receiver, 2-year starter, 6-2, 195, Sr.) 12 receptions junior year, big frame
Lamine Nouck-A-Nwal (Offensive Tackle, 2-year starter, 6-4, 240, Sr.) Big upside
Logan Nelson (Tight End, 2-year starter, 6-1, 185, Sr.) Dependable receiver/blocker
Sheridan Chubb (Offensive Tackle, 2-year starter, 6-0, 235, Sr.) Strongest player on team
Brian Thress (Center, 2-year starter, 6-1, 190, Sr.) Consistent player in the middle
Type of offense: Spread
Offensive strengths: Backfield
Key position battles:  OL

Punter:  Ryan Plack

Kicker: Barney Amor

Top newcomers:
Wes Verbit (Wide Receiver, 6-0, 175, Jr.)
Zane Shalachi (Wide Receiver, 6-3, 180, Sr.)
Dylan Badger (Center, 6-0, 225, Soph.)
Matt McKinney (Free Safety, 5-8, 155, Jr.)
Evan Dorsey (Safety, 5-9, 165, Soph.)
Brian Stella (Outside Linebacker, 5-9, 165, Jr.)

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