2026 Team Preview: The Meyersdale Red Raiders
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Cody Brady | July 25, 2026
The Meyersdale Red Raiders
Head Coach: Ryan Donaldson
PIAA District 5
Class 1A
Inter-County Conference
2025 Season Record: 11-2
Key Starters Lost
Lance Jones QB/DB,
Caden Snyder HB/DB,
Caleb Snyder OL/LB,
Landon Ludy OL/DL,
Gianni Browne OL/DL,
Trey Bolyard TE/DE,
Matt Hainsworth WR/DB
Returning Starters
Spencer Whitfield, RB/DE, 6’0”, 205, 2027,
Cooper Porter, HB/LB, 5’11”, 186, 2027,
Caleb Sines, RB/LB, 5’10”, 193, 2028,
Gavan Steinberg, WR/DB/P, 5’11”, 140, 2028,
Gavin Kalp, OL/DL, 5’10”, 220, 2028,
Chris DiPasquale, C, 5’11″, 185, 2027,
Carter Vogt, WR/DB, 5’10”, 160, 2027,
Keegan Fisher, K/WR, 5’8”, 140, 2027
Key Newcomers
Carson McKenzie, OL/DL,
Evan Eisentrout, OL/DL,
Ira Cook, CB,
Hunter Weber, TE/LB,
Ryder Reese, QB/S,
Xander Johnston, DB,
Bryson Sutton OL/DL,
Riley Eggleston, OL/DL,
Hobie Dumle, OL/DL,
Gavin Paulman, RB/LB
Season Outlook
After last year’s district title, the seniors we have lost to graduation have paved the way for our underclassmen and returning players to find that same success as new leaders of the team in 2026. We have a core group of returning starters on both sides of the ball with several more players who are ready to fulfil positions on both the offensive and defensive lines. On any team, replacing a great group of seniors isn’t easy, but the 2026 Red Raiders have already hit the reset button and will be ready for the Friday night lights.
2026 Schedule
08-22
|
vs. Northern Garrett (MD) |
– |
08-28
|
@ Glendale (0-0) |
– |
09-04
|
vs. Moshannon Valley (0-0) |
– |
09-11
|
@ North Star (0-0) |
– |
09-18
|
@ Windber (0-0) |
– |
09-25
|
vs. Tussey Mountain (0-0) |
– |
10-02
|
vs. Berlin-Brothersvalley (0-0) |
– |
10-09
|
@ Northern Bedford (0-0) |
– |
10-16
|
vs. Wilmington (0-0) |
– |
10-23
|
vs. Everett (0-0) |
– |
10-30
|
@ Juniata Valley (0-0) |
– |
