2021 PFN Team Preview: The Kennard-Dale Rams @KDRamsFootball @KDPOWERLIFTING @KDHS_Athletics

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Billy Splain | July 1, 2021

The Kennard-Dale Rams

@KDRamsFootball

Head Coach Christopher Grube

Assistant Coaches 
Jeff Lange,
Randy Whiteford,
James Waltermyer
Tony Ruth,
Wyatt Neal
Ethan Hornberger

Kennard-Dale Rams

2021 Schedule

DATE	OPPONENT	LOCATION	TIME/SCORE
08-21	vs. York Catholic (SCR)		10:00 am
08-27	vs. Octorara (0-0)		7:00 pm
09-03	vs. Solanco (0-0)		7:00 pm
09-10	@ Biglerville (0-0)		7:00 pm
09-17	@ Muhlenberg (0-0)		7:00 pm
09-24	vs. York Suburban (0-0) *		7:00 pm
10-01	@ York Suburban (0-0) *		7:00 pm
10-08	@ Gettysburg (0-0) *		7:00 pm
10-15	vs. West York (0-0) *		7:00 pm
10-22	@ Susquehannock (0-0) *		7:00 pm
10-29	vs. Eastern York (0-0) *		7:00 pm

* – denotes league game
(SCR) – denotes scrimmage

What are your expectations for your team this year? 
We have a lot of momentum going into this season. It felt weird having spring ball this year and we as a staff feel so far ahead than where we were last year. We have a strong senior class and will be leaders on and off the field.

When your team is on offense, what are the keys to success? 
We need to maintain mental discipline and be more explosive throughout the entire game. We put the ball on the ground too often in the beginning of the year but were able to improve as the season went on. BALL SECURITY.

When your team is on defense, what are the keys to success? 
Defensively, we played good football last year. We lose some key pieces up front so getting pressure on the QB in passing situations is critical to our success.

Players we should keep an eye on? 
Steven Lukes

Key Starters Lost 
YAIAA Offensive Players of the Year: Darius Bailey
YAIAA Defensive Player of the Year: Gabe Hulslander (All-State DE)
Darius Bailey (1st team DB)
Gabe Hulslander (1st team DE)
Shane Reinhart (2nd team OT) Caleb Mannarino (HM Tackle)

Offensive Starters Returning 
Sr. C Jeffrey Mathena, 5-10, 210lbs
Sr. OG Grant Cooper, 5-11, 255 lbs
Sr. RB Avery Cummings 5-10, 178lbs
Jr. RB Gavin Sparks, 5-5, 132lbs
Sr. RB Micah Partee, 5-7, 163lbs
Sr. RB Steven Lukes, 5-10, 165lbs
Sr. WR Jedediah Peters, 6-2, 182lbs
Sr. TE Andrew Amrhein, 5-11, 200lbs

Defensive Starters Returning 
Sr. OLB Steven Lukes, 5-9. 155lbs
Sr. LB Andrew Amrhein, 5-11, 200lbs
Sr. DT Grant Cooper, 5-11. 255lbs
Sr. DT Jeffrey Mathena, 5-10, 210lbs
Sr. LB Jacob Copenhaver, 6-0, 152lbs
Sr. DE Malachi Partee, 5-11, 192lbs
Sr. DB Broc Gilland, 5-8, 145lbs
Jr. OLB Garrett McCleary, 5-11, 136lbs
So. Joseph Smith, 5-9, 133lbs

Special Team Starters Returning
Dylan Jones. 5-9, 170lbs

Key Newcomers
Jr. G/DTSamuel Gemmill, 6-0, 255lbs
So. RB/DB Hayden Klimm, 5-10, 157lbs
Sr. T/DE Edwin Himmel-Maines, 6-2, 240lbs
Sr. G/DT Nathan Argiro, 5-8, 215lbs
Jr. DE/TE Jacob Miller, 6-2, 220lbs
Fr. RB/LB Desmond Warne, 5-9, 170lbs

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