2026 Team Preview: The West Branch Warriors
Tagged under: District 6, News, Team Previews
Cody Brady | August 19, 2026
The West Branch Warriors
Head Coach: Kenn Vandevander
PIAA District 6
Class 1A
ICC
2025 Season Record: 0-10
Key Starters Lost
Coby Kephart
Easton Emigh
Gavin Dunlap
Toby Mebs
Payton McClosky
Returning Starters
Connor Danko QB & DB , Sr
Frank Leskovansky RB & DB , Sr
Brayden Williamson WR & DB , Sr
Hansen Lannen TE/WR & LB , Sr
Justin Esposti FB/WR & LB , Sr
Jake Sample OL & LB , Sr
Max Gibson OL & LB , Sr
Xavier Fackler OL & DL , Jr
David Kindleberger OL & DL , Jr
Julian Pannebianco RB & DB, Jr
Owen Gibson WR & DB , So
Exavier Myers RB & DB , So
Emory Esposti TE & LB , So
Erik Young OL & DL, So
Key Newcomers
AJ Woodring OL & DL
Stephen Smolko QB & DB
Xander Myers WR & DB
Tanner White TE & DL
Season Outlook
A new coaching staff who is taking over a program that has struggled in recent years the goal since day 1 has been to build the program through the weight room, football fundamentals, and getting student athletes to buy in. We are trying to implement a culture change based on competing on/off the field, believing in each other, and the “Warrior Grit” mentality. The goal is to do the little things right, to be competitive every Friday Night, get better every single week, and put a product on the field that the community can be proud of.
2026 Schedule and team news page
08-22
|
vs. Northern Bedford |
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08-28
|
vs. North Star |
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09-04
|
@ Berlin-Brothersvalley |
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09-11
|
vs. Claysburg-Kimmel |
– |
09-18
|
@ Moshannon Valley |
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09-25
|
@ Mount Union |
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10-02
|
vs. Curwensville |
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10-09
|
@ Southern Huntingdon |
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10-16
|
vs. Juniata Valley |
– |
10-23
|
@ Glendale |
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10-30
|
vs. Tussey Mountain |
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