Looking Ahead

[D6sports101]

Another chadbourn behind center for the marauders will continue to give the teams in the LHAC headaches. I've heard that he is faster than his brother and I've seen some serious speed firsthand on a couple of his TD's this year. I believe that they will struggle next year though due to lack of talent around him. Could squeak into playoffs but i see then as a .500 team. Who knows maybe some kids will surprise me you never know when teams a filled with seniors the year before.

[D6sports101]

I thought centrals JVs went undefeated? @DragonDoExist

[DragonsDoExist]

I thought centrals JVs went undefeated? @DragonDoExist

Nope, lost to BG (28-21) and Clearfield (27-6) who both finished undefeated.

[TAHS92Alum]

Central sounds loaded next year!

Here's your Kryptonite Dragon May they battle on for many years to come

Tyrone will be coming off their 10th District Title. You don't do that by not having depth. Now on to next year...

Alot of skill will graduate.

Tyrone doesn't concern itself with the JV schedule. Whoever doesn't contribute at all on Fridays are who are sent for the Monday Game.

Once young and inexperienced, the Tyrone line will be back once more, 3 year starters Ricky Reeder(Jr),Colby Pannebaker(So) and Nick Bonsell(Jr) will anchor the offensive line. Joining them will be 2 year starter Levi Railing(So). The one open spot will probably go to 1 year starter John Chronister(Jr) coming off concussion issues. If not senior Chase Maceno(Jr) has waited his turn and is the likely choice.

At QB another Hunter(Jr) who has waited in the wings, this time it's Drew. He pushed for the starting job this season and its his job to lose. Denver Light(8th) is the future for sure, after a great year of 9th grade football. I just don't see Coach Wilson handing the keys to a freshman. Gary Weaver(So) rushed for 225 yards in relief and will take over the reins. To replace the lead man look for AJ Grassi(So) to move to the backfield. A smaller quick former lineman should have no issue opening holes. Michael Lewis(So) will have the tight end spot, Cullen Rafferty(Jr) will take one of the SE spots and my guess is Parker Mitchell(Fr) manning the other.


On defense the Eagles have alot more starters returning. Starters include
Ricky Reeder(Jr) will take his hand off the ground and move to DE.
Nick Bonsell(Jr) and Colby Pannebaker(So) will man the tackles once more
Zack Soelner(Jr) and AJ Grassi (So) will return at linebacker
Cullen Rafferty(Jr) returns at one corner.

John Chronister(Jr) if healthy will take back his starting spot to complete the line
Phoenix Farias(Jr),Michael Lewis(So), and Tyler Albert(So) will compete for the lone LB spot.
Tyrone usually Tyrone doesn't let the QB play defense but this year I see Drew Hunter(Jr) at corner, and Parker Mitchell(Fr) and Grayson Putt(Fr) at the safeties.

It will be a mix of young talent and battle tested vets. Should be interesting when the Eagles and Dragons meet again in Tyrone.

FYI () is their current grade

[TheBigH]

As far as the Heritage goes, Penns Manor in D6A will have a real shot at winning a down-conference next year. They played tough all year, and were mostly sophomores. Their biggest challenge will most likely come from Ligonier, who will most likely make playoffs but be handed a 1st round exit (again).

Blairsville loses both Robinson and Thompson. As well as WR Cameron Livingston who played well on defense, and DL Jacob Smith.

HC loses McAdoo, Lee, and Berezansky (4 YR Starting QB), as well as what I'm pretty sure some were some really solid lineman.

PL loses Syster, but their line was alright and have another Syster on the roster that will most likely be good (just speculation.)

NC loses a few seniors, including QB/WR Joe Olish who accounted for most of their big plays this season. They don't have much size next year and the new HC situation looks like it hurt the team.

United always has tough kids, hopefully a coaching change can turn them around.

I can't imagine Saltsburg will be good next year, but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

Overall, PM might be the only D6A Heritage team to make playoffs next year and have a decent shot. It will be a pretty down-year for the conference in general, IMO.

[SFB14]

Barring any major issues with injuries, I'd be willing to bet BG will be better than a .500 team next year. The conference is not going to be great (although Somerset and Bedford will be good) and they have 3/5 of their starting OL and 1/2 of their D line, 3 Rbs/QB who saw substantial action this year and are very athletic, a starting LB, 2 starting CBs, and 2 starting WRs/Slot back. The seniors they have to replace are obviously very good and the foundation open which this year's team was built. I wouldn't underestimate a very strong sophomore and freshman class that has gotten a ton of snaps this year due to the blowouts, and also got to practice against those seniors. I know you can't put a lot of stock in JV games but that squad was undefeated (playing almost exclusively sophomores & freshman) as well. Will they be as good as this year? Certainly not. However, I wouldn't expect the fall to be so bad next year that they barely get in the playoffs and are a .500 team.

[Eaglealum]

Central will be the favorites going in. Which, I'd much rather be the underdog anyway for a variety of reasons. As far as QB , I agree Drew will probably be penciled in heading to camp, but I wouldn't be surprised if both play, especially early, til they see how the secondary depth shakes out. Nobody likes their QB playing defense if they can help it.

[TAHS92Alum]

Central will be the favorites going in. Which, I'd much rather be the underdog anyway for a variety of reasons. As far as QB , I agree Drew will probably be penciled in heading to camp, but I wouldn't be surprised if both play, especially early, til they see how the secondary depth shakes out. Nobody likes their QB playing defense if they can help it.

Underdog was always one of my favorite cartoons.

[D6sports101]

Barring any major issues with injuries, I'd be willing to bet BG will be better than a .500 team next year. The conference is not going to be great (although Somerset and Bedford will be good) and they have 3/5 of their starting OL and 1/2 of their D line, 3 Rbs/QB who saw substantial action this year and are very athletic, a starting LB, 2 starting CBs, and 2 starting WRs/Slot back. The seniors they have to replace are obviously very good and the foundation open which this year's team was built. I wouldn't underestimate a very strong sophomore and freshman class that has gotten a ton of snaps this year due to the blowouts, and also got to practice against those seniors. I know you can't put a lot of stock in JV games but that squad was undefeated (playing almost exclusively sophomores & freshman) as well. Will they be as good as this year? Certainly not. However, I wouldn't expect the fall to be so bad next year that they barely get in the playoffs and are a .500 team.

It is hard to be above .500 with quarterback concerns.

[Crimson's Ghost]

If BG has Carroll, Heights, Penn Cambria, Central Cambria, McCort, and Westmont on the schedule - that's probably six wins right there. 6-4 = over .500.