2026 Team Preview: The Northwestern Lehigh Tigers
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Billy Splain | August 24, 2026
The Northwestern Lehigh Tigers
Head Coach: Josh Snyder
PIAA District 11
Class 3A
Conference: Colonial League – Division A
2025 Season Record: 15-1
2026 Season Outlook:
Defense: Tigers return 4 Defensive starters from a year ago. They will rely on being aggressive and use their athleticism to give multiple looks. The defense has a good mix of players at all 3 levels that will give them depth. The defense lost a lot of experience with the graduation of multiple starters, particularly at the LB position. The Tigers return two All-State Defenders from a year ago in Brady Zimmerman and Michael Lagowy, and look for that group to be leaders of the defense. There will be many new faces on the defensive side of the ball, but they will be difficult for opposing offenses.
Offense: The Tigers are returning 6 Starters on offense. The offensive returns 3 starters and will be the anchor for the offense. The Offense will have plenty of playmakers, with returners Michael Lagowy, Brady Zimmerman, and Chase Sukanik handling the ball in multiple positions on the field. 3-year starting QB Shane Leh leaves a big void. Trey Snyder looks to take over as play caller. The Tigers will rely on the run game early on to set the tone for the offense as the passing game develops.
Special Teams: The Tigers will have competition in the kicking and punting game this year.
Key Starters Lost:
SR QB Shane Leh,
SR WR/LB Mason Bollinger,
SR LB Shane Hulmes,
SR O-Line Colton Popp,
SR RB/LB Braxton Lakatosh,
SR D-Line MJ Boring
Offensive Starters Returning:
SR WR Michael Lagowy,
SR WR Brady Zimmerman,
JR O-Line Maddox Hurdle,
JR C Nolan Koehler,
JR RB Chase Sukanik,
JR O-Line Devin Rex.
Defensive Starters Returning:
SR FS Michael Lagowy,
SR LB Brady Zimmerman,
JR DE Fritz Scheirer,
JR D-Line Maddox Hurdle
Key Newcomers:
SR Luke Rennells,
SR Max Beck,
SR Bobby DiGiacomo,
SR Michael Mish,
JR Nick Whitney,
JR Kendall Wikert,
JR Harrison Wertman,
JR Lucian Sterling,
JR Landon Gauweiler,
Kaden Kumernitsky,
So Trey Snyder,
So Nate Apino,
So Chase Kerschner
08-22
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vs. Pocono Mountain West (0-0) |
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08-28
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@ Valley View (0-0) |
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09-03
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vs. Northern Lehigh (0-0) |
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09-10
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vs. Bangor (0-0) |
– |
09-18
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@ Salisbury Township (0-0) |
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09-25
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vs. Saucon Valley (0-0) |
– |
10-02
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@ Jim Thorpe (0-0) |
– |
10-09
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@ Lehighton (0-0) |
– |
10-16
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vs. Wilson Area (0-0) |
– |
10-23
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@ Southern Lehigh (0-0) |
– |
10-30
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vs. Catasauqua (0-0) |
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