2021 PFN Team Preview: The Scranton Knights @ScrantonHS @matt_shilling_ @charliebsr04 @2020Scranton

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Billy Splain | August 4, 2021

Scranton Knights PFN Page

Head Coach Steve Shumbres

PIAA District 2 – Class AAAAAA
League: Lackawanna Football Conference – Division 1
Stadium: Valor Field at Scranton Memorial

@2020Scranton

Assistant Coaches 
Jamie Higgins,
Joe Watral,
Joe Gorton,
Jeff Field,
Mike Culkin

2020 Season Record 2-3

2021 Schedule

DATE	OPPONENT	LOCATION	TIME/SCORE
08-21	vs. Lackawanna Trail (SCR)	Valor Field at Scranton Memorial	10:00 am
08-27	@ Wilkes-Barre (0-0)		7:00 pm
09-03	vs. Scranton Prep (0-0)	Valor Field at Scranton Memorial	7:00 pm
09-10	@ West Scranton (0-0)	Valor Field at Scranton Memorial	7:00 pm
09-17	vs. Valley View (0-0)	Valor Field at Scranton Memorial	7:00 pm
09-24	@ Honesdale (0-0)	Hornets Stadium	7:00 pm
10-01	@ Wallenpaupack (0-0) *	Wallenpaupack Stadium	7:00 pm
10-08	vs. Hazleton (0-0)	Valor Field at Scranton Memorial	7:00 pm
10-15	@ Delaware Valley (0-0) *	Warrior Stadium	7:00 pm
10-22	@ North Pocono (0-0)	Trojan Stadium	7:00 pm
10-29	vs. Abington Heights (0-0)	Valor Field at Scranton Memorial	7:00 pm

* – denotes league game
(SCR) – denotes scrimmage

What are your expectations for your team this year? 
We have had a great off-season in the weight room and we look to improve from our 2020 record.

When your team is on offense, what are the keys to success? 
Utilizing our speed and not turning the ball over.

When your team is on defense, what are the keys to success? 
Getting everyone to the football, forcing turnovers, and playing fast.

Key Starters Lost 
Matt Reyes,
Mychal Slavinski,
Sam Jones,
Devin Chollette,
Noah Lance

Offensive Starters Returning
Sr. Arvel Chandler QB,
Sr. Charlie Thompson TB,
Sr. Sean Norton C,
Sr. Matt Corsen G,
Sr. Antonio Hairston WR

Defensive Starters Returning 
Sr. Charlie Thiomson FS,
Sr. Antonio Hairston CB,
Jr. Donato Stepney CB,
Jr. Matt Shilling SS, So. Adan Salazar DT

Special Team Starters Returning
Sr. Jeremiah Ortiz K/P

Key Newcomers
SR – T Michael Diehl – 6’6” 280 – Great size and speed. 4.98 40
SR – T Kareem Jefferson – 6’1” 328 – Great size and strength.
SR – T Gavin Henderson
SO – G Javon James
SR – TE Dustyn Miller – 6’4” 240
JR – FB/ Nick Carrera
SR – TB Bashiyr Murphy
JR – TB Lamiare Saldano
SO – WR Elijah Ortiz
SR – WRJalen Chandler
JR – WR Donovan Laybourn-Boddie

Players we should keep an eye on? 
Donato Stepney, Michael Diehl, Kareem Jefferson

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