2021 PFN Team Preview: The Harbor Creek Huskies @HCSDAthletics @gavinennis24 @CodesGobs

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Billy Splain | July 22, 2021

Harbor Creek Huskies PFN Page

Head Coach: Troy Budziszewski

PIAA District 10 – Class AAAA
League: District 10 Region 5

Assistant Coaches:
Matt Shesman
Dave McQuiston
John Angerer
Jim Vogt
Dan Budziszewski
Dave Uglow
Sam Wilczysnki

2020 Season Record: 7-1

2021 Schedule

DATE	OPPONENT	LOCATION	TIME/SCORE
08-27	vs. Franklin (0-0) *	Paul J. Weitz Stadium	7:00 pm
09-04	@ Warren (0-0) *	War Memorial Field	7:00 pm
09-10	vs. Erie (0-0)	Paul J. Weitz Stadium	7:00 pm
09-17	vs. Meadville (0-0) *	Paul J. Weitz Stadium	7:00 pm
09-24	@ Oil City (0-0) *	Oil Field	7:00 pm
10-01	@ Butler (0-0)		7:00 pm
10-08	vs. General McLane (0-0) *	Paul J. Weitz Stadium	7:00 pm
10-15	@ Conneaut (0-0) *	CASH Field	7:00 pm
10-22	vs. Greenville (0-0)	Paul J. Weitz Stadium	7:00 pm
10-29	@ Girard (0-0)	Battles Memorial Field	7:00 pm

* – denotes league game
(SCR) – denotes scrimmage

The 2020 season was a memorable one for the Harborcreek Huskies. A 7-1 record and an exciting playoff win over Meadville before falling to Oil City in the District 10 4A title game brought plenty of excitement to the high school and surrounding community.

Though continued success is the goal in 2021, the Huskies will highlight less experienced players stepping into key roles. Harborcreek lost 16 starters due to graduation, so the team will be relying on plenty of inexperienced players, especially on offense with only three returning starters.

Last year, the Huskies were a pass-heavy team, but with quarterback Casey Smith graduated, this year, Harborcreek will be relying more on its run game. Therefore, the returning two starters on the offensive line, along with running back Cameron Williamson, will be the key to the Huskie’s offense.

“Our offense utilizes great offensive line play and running the ball,” head coach Troy Budziszewski said. “A solid run game opens up other options.”

Due to the graduation of so many players, there are clear questions as to whether it will be a rebuilding year for the Huskies. But, because of Harborcreek’s recent success, it wouldn’t be surprising if the 2021 team puts the pieces together to make another playoff run in D10.

Key Starters Lost:
Casey Smith
Cody Smith
Matt Stenger
Caden Herman
Logan Goodenow
Marrick Bauer
Austin Vaughn
Ryan Whitman
Drew Sterrett
Elijah Spearman
Logan Buczynski
Jon Zank
Pat Gotham
Logan Williams
Cam Miller
Jaden O’Hara

Returning Offensive Starters
Mason Burke SR OL 6’0, 255
Nick Krahe JR OL 6’5, 255
Cameron Williamson SR RB 5’8, 185

Returning Defensive Starters
Mitch DeVore SR DL 5’11, 225
Nick Krahe JR DL 6’5, 255
Cameron Williamson SR LB 5’8, 185
Gavin Ennis SR LB 6’0, 175
Matt Cassidy SR LB 5’8, 160
Toby Charlton SR DB 6’0, 150

Returning Special Team Starters
Brandon Konieczki JR K 5’9, 160
Luke Stanyard SR P 5’11, 165

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