2020 Team Preview: The Mt. Carmel Area Red Tornadoes @GOBIGRED19 @GregSacavage @MattKelleyMCA75

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Billy Splain | August 19, 2020

Mt. Carmel Area Red Tornadoes

Head Coach John Darrah

Assistant Coaches
Bob Veach, Sr.
Jordan Marlow
Rob Varano
Mike Higgins
Bill Joraskie
Mike Gilger
Mike Scicchitano

2019 Season Record 10-3

2020 Schedule (could change check back)

DATE	OPPONENT	LOCATION	TIME/SCORE
09-11	vs. Shikellamy (0-0)		7:00 pm
09-18	@ Montoursville (0-0)		7:00 pm
09-25	vs. Southern Columbia (0-0) *		7:00 pm
10-02	@ Bloomsburg (0-0) *	Panthern Stadium	7:00 pm
10-09	@ Danville (0-0)		7:00 pm
10-16	vs. Loyalsock (0-0) *		7:00 pm
10-23	@ Warrior Run (0-0) *		7:00 pm
10-30	vs. Shamokin (0-0)		7:00 pm

Key Starters Lost
Shane Weidner
Tom Reisinger
Logan Wills
Nick Troutman
Noah Berkoski
Brad Shurock
Mike Makowski
Jack Chapman
Collin Herb
Dylan Pupo
Joey Bendas

Offensive Starters Returning
Sr. FB Damon Dowkus, 5’11”, 215
So. OL Matthew Kelley, 6’4″, 315
So. OL Nick Nestico, 6’1″, 265

Defensive Starters Returning
Sr. LB Reed Witkoski, 5’9″, 205
Sr. DE Damon Dowkus, 5’11”, 215
Sr. CB Michael Balitchik, 6’3″, 170

Special Team Starters Returning
Jr. K Julien Stellar, 5’10”, 185
Sr. LS Damon Dowkus, 5’11”, 215

Key Newcomers
Matthew Scicchitano
Damon Backes
Dalton Moser
Garrett Varano
Pedro Feliciano
Michael Keer
Jack Robert
Aaron Elliott
Thomas Davitt
Cole Spears
Jacob Schultz
Ken Wetzel
Jacob Zarski
Kelin Geary

What does your offense need to improve on from last year?
While the Red Tornadoes return just 3 starters on offense, there are several capable young players that will battle for starting positions. Damon Dowkus is the only returning skill player, while Matthew Kelley, and Nick Nestico return on the offensive line. With a run-first attack, the Big Red should remain consistent on the up front, but will need some first year starters to step up in the skill department.

What does your defense need to improve on from last year *
MCA will also be young on defense returning just 3 starters. MLB Reed Witkoski returns as the teams’ leading tackler, along with Damon Dowkus, the team leader in sacks and TFL. Michael Balitchik returns after a solid season in the secondary. This year’s team will have more size on the defensive line, but will need to be more consistent and disciplined against the run.

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