2021 PFN Team Preview: The Wissahickon Trojans @WissFootball @wissathletics @coachbfleming

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Billy Splain | July 20, 2021

Wissahickon Trojans PFN Page

Head Coach Bruce Fleming

PIAA District 1 – Class AAAAA
League: Suburban One League – American
Stadium: Trojan Stadium

@WissFootball

Assistant Coaches 
Jim Gober,
Vince Yasenchak,
Brandon Gilliard,
Jason Barish,
Eric Fields,
Jamil Farrar Sr.,
Mike Borkowski,
Varney Dassin,
John Flanigan,
Steve Aubertin

2020 Season Record 3-3

2021 Schedule

DATE	OPPONENT	LOCATION	TIME/SCORE
08-21	vs. Hatboro-Horsham (SCR)	Trojan Stadium	10:00 am
08-27	@ Upper Dublin (0-0)	Upper Dublin Stadium	7:00 pm
09-03	@ Owen J Roberts (0-0)	Henry J. Bernat Stadium	7:00 pm
09-10	vs. Methacton (0-0)	Trojan Stadium	7:00 pm
09-17	@ Upper Moreland (0-0) *	Upper Moreland HS Stadium	7:00 pm
09-24	vs. New Hope-Solebury (0-0) *	Trojan Stadium	7:00 pm
10-01	@ Springfield-Montco (0-0) *	Spartan Stadium	7:00 pm
10-08	vs. Lower Moreland (0-0)	Trojan Stadium	7:00 pm
10-15	vs. Cheltenham (0-0) *	Trojan Stadium	7:00 pm
10-22	vs. William Tennent (0-0) *	Trojan Stadium	7:00 pm
10-29	@ Plymouth-Whitemarsh (0-0) *	Plymouth-Whitemarsh HS Stadium	7:00 pm

* – denotes league game
(SCR) – denotes scrimmage

What are your expectations for your team this year?
Coming off a Covid season that saw the program reach the playoffs for the first time in 8 years, expectations for the returning players is to continue the upward growth of the program. The team expects to make a return trip to the playoffs this year with senior leadership and picking up key contributions from underclassmen.

When your team is on offense, what are the keys to success?
The keys to our success this year will be on our QB Aidan DeFeo leading the team, minimizing turnovers and letting our playmakers make plays.

When your team is on defense, what are the keys to success?
We are looking for guys to step up and replace graduating seniors who contribute a lot to make the playoffs in 2020. Forcing turnovers and stopping the run will be the focal point.

Key Starters Lost 
Kevin Pineda,
Michael Fath,
Shayne Lynch,
EJ Schreiner,
Jackson Intrieri,
Brandon Gilliard Jr.,
Marice Johnson Jr.,
Kareem Roberts,
Tommy Quinn,
Bobby Haasz,
Shamir Wilson

Offensive Starters Returning
Aidan DeFeo (Sr. QB, 5’10, 185),
Kyle Lehman (Jr. RB/DB, 5’10, 185),
Jake Federer (Sr. OL/DL, 6’3, 300),
Adam Grossman (Jr. OL/DL, 6’2, 289),
Jeremiah Clark (Sr. RB/LB 6’0 190)

Defensive Starters Returning
Chase Bethea (Sr. Hybrid (LB)/WR 5’11 185),
Jeremiah Clark (Sr. RB/LB 6’0 190),
Mustafa Thompson (Sr. DB/WR 5’11 185)

Special Team Starters Returning
Nate DeVincent (Sr. K 6’2 180)

Key Newcomers
Jaylen Quick (Sr. WR/DB, 5’10 175),
Jalen Foster (So. CB/WR, 5’9 170),
Max Pester (Jr. OL/DE, 6’1 205),
Jake Pester (Sr. OL/NG, 6’0 285),
Braheem Thomas (Sr. WR/DB 5’10 185)

Players we should keep an eye on?
Aidan DeFeo,
Kyle Lehman,
Chase Bethea,
Braheem Thomas,
Jaylen Quick,
Jeremiah Clark,
Mustafa Thompson,
Max Pester,
Jake Federer,
Adam Grossman

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