2021 PFN Team Preview: The Bethlehem Catholic Golden Hawks @Becahi_Hawks @ChiefGuyzer
Tagged under: Conference Previews, District 11, News
Billy Splain | August 23, 2021
Bethlehem Catholic Golden Hawks PFN Page
Head Coach Kyle Haas
PIAA District 11 – Class AAAA
League: Eastern PA – South
Assistant Coaches
Nick Artinger, Dan Muir,
Gene Legath, Chuck Sonon,
Dan Kendra, Chris Gordon,
James Parham, Tim Hornbaker,
Fred Rice, Jeremy Kemetz,
Bob Rigali
2020 Season Record 4-4
2021 Schedule
DATE |
OPPONENT |
LOCATION |
TIME/SCORE |
---|---|---|---|
08-21 | @ Northeast (SCR) | 12:00 pm | |
08-27 | @ Northampton (0-0) * | 7:00 pm | |
09-04 | vs. Whitehall (0-0) * | 3:00 pm | |
09-10 | @ Pocono Mountain West (0-0) | 7:00 pm | |
09-18 | vs. Nazareth (0-0) * | 7:00 pm | |
09-24 | vs. Bethlehem Liberty (0-0) * | 7:00 pm | |
10-01 | @ Emmaus (0-0) * | 7:00 pm | |
10-09 | vs. Easton (0-0) * | 7:00 pm | |
10-15 | @ Parkland (0-0) * | 7:00 pm | |
10-23 | vs. Bethlehem Freedom (0-0) * | 7:00 pm | |
10-30 | @ Allentown Central Catholic (0-0) | 7:00 pm |
* – denotes league game
(SCR) – denotes scrimmage
What are your expectations for your team this year?
I think we have an opportunity to be very competitive this season. The kids have worked extremely hard in the weight room and are much stronger. We feel we have depth at key positions which will create competition. Our success will be determined by how quickly we develop chemistry and grasp the offensive and defensive schemes. Staying healthy is always a priority.
When your team is on offense, what are the keys to success?
Offensively, I feel like we have enough weapons to be balanced. Jared Richardson is returning from a season ending injury and we expect him to have a great season. We have a stable of running backs that we feel confident in. Max Johnson, Kyle Melson, Mel Terry, and Zyaire Morris all have their own running style. We are deep at the receiving position. Our Offensive Line will ultimately be the determine factor how far we go. They are big and strong but need game experience. Justin Kanyuk 6-7 315, Mark Mulhurn 6-5 315, Eli Thompson 6-3 285, Ayden Kirby 6-3 275, Mekhi George 6-0 280, Josh Rivera 5-9 280, and Stephen Hattala 6-0 235 will all be competing for starting positions.
When your team is on defense, what are the keys to success?
Defensively we have some experience coming back. Kirby, Shelton, Wert, Terry, Hattala, Thomas, Mulhurn, and Stoudt all started last season. Picking up the new system will be important for them to play fast and physical. We have depth at every position. We like our LB core. Shelton, Ramos-Dobbins, Melson, Tyriek Rivera, Johnson and Morris are all capable of getting the job done. Kirby, Hattala, and Mulhurn all started last season. Thompson, George, and Roof will get quality minutes. We have to be assignment ready. If we can take care of the mental part, we have a lot of pieces to be pretty good.
Key Starters Lost
Dalton Kucher, Christian Shelton,
Ian Kish, Hudson Oberholzer,
Joe Joe Shelton, Clayton Basile,
Michael Vasquez.
Offensive Starters Returning
Sr. QB Jared Richardson 6-3, 195,
Sr. OT Justin Kanyuk 6-7, 315,
Sr. FB Ethan Shelton 6-0 190,
Sr. RG Ayden Kirby 6-3 275,
Sr. RB Max Johnson 5-8 210,
JR. RB Mel Terry 5-10 170,
Jr WR Eric Wert 5-10 175,
Defensive Starters Returning
Sr. LB Ethan Shelton 6-0 190,
Sr. FS Jake Stoudt 5-11 175,
Sr. DE Ayden Kirby 6-3 275,
Jr. NG Mark Mulhurn 6-5 315,
Sr. DE Stephen Hattala 6-0 235,
Jr SS Eric Wert 5-10 175,
Jr. CB Mel Terry 5-10 170,
Jr. OLB Luke Thomas 5-10 175
Special Team Starters Returning
Sr. Long Snapper Stephen Hattala 6-0 235,
Sr. K Anthony Barczyaki,
Sr. Punter Jared Richardson 6-3 195,
Jr. Punt Return/Kick Off Return Mel Terry,
Jr. Punt Return/Kick Off Return Eric Wert
Key Newcomers
Sr. FB/LB Tyriek Rivera 5’8 190,
Sr. FB/LB/DE Nick Roof 6-2 195,
Sr. RB/LB Kyle Melson 5’10 185,
Sr. C/DL Josh Rivera 5-9 280,
Sr. WR/CB Luis Cordero 5-7 155,
Sr. WR/CB Jho Soto 5-11 165,
Jr. OL/DL Eli Thompson 6-3 285,
Jr. FB/LB Izzy Ramos-Dobbins 5-9 205,
Jr OL/DL Mekhi George 6-0 275,
Jr. WR/CB Jaden Ellis-Lahey 6-3 180,
Jr. RB/LB Zyaire Morris 5-10 190,
Jr. WR/CB Jamel Clements 5-9 160.,
Players we should keep an eye on?
Jared Richardson, Max Johnson,
Mel Terry, Jaden Ellis-Lahey,
Izzy Ramos Dobbins, Ethan Shelton,
Mark Mulhurn, Justin Kanyuk,
Eli Thompson, Eric Wert,
Kyle Melson, Zyaire Morris,
Jake Stoudt, Jamel Clements,
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