2021 PFN Team Preview: The Bedford Bisons @bedfordfootball @MercurySwaim

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Billy Splain | August 22, 2021

Bedford Bisons PFN Page

Head Coach Kevin Steele

PIAA District 5 – Class AAA
League: Laurel Highlands League
Stadium: Bison Stadium

@bedfordfootball

Assistant Coaches
Sam Carroll,
Wes Swaim,
Adam Arnold,
Jake Welty,
Jesse Topper,
Rick Van Dine

2020 Season Record 11-1

2021 Schedule

DATE	OPPONENT	LOCATION	TIME/SCORE
08-21	@ Bishop McCort (SCR)		10:00 am
08-27	@ Central Cambria (0-0) *		7:00 pm
09-03	vs. Somerset (0-0) *	Bison Stadium	7:00 pm
09-10	@ Chestnut Ridge (0-0) *	Dr. Larry A. Giovacchini Stadium	7:00 pm
09-17	vs. Richland (0-0) *	Bison Stadium	7:00 pm
09-24	vs. Westmont Hilltop (0-0) *	Bison Stadium	7:00 pm
10-01	@ Forest Hills (0-0) *		7:00 pm
10-08	@ Central (0-0)		7:00 pm
10-15	vs. Penn Cambria (0-0) *	Bison Stadium	7:00 pm
10-22	@ Greater Johnstown (0-0) *		7:00 pm
10-29	vs. Bishop Guilfoyle (0-0) *	Bison Stadium	7:00 pm

* – denotes league game
(SCR) – denotes scrimmage

What are your expectations for your team this year?
We expect to compete for an LHAC title and District 5/9 Title

When your team is on offense, what are the keys to success?
Balanced offensive attack and force teams to defend the entire field

When your team is on defense, what are the keys to success?
Tackle well, limit big plays, and create turnovers

Key Starters Lost
Steven Ressler, Elijah Cook,
Ashton Dull, Spencer Ebersole,
Connor Clarke, Jaydin Vargas,
Hunter Cessna, Greg Edwards

Offensive Starters Returning
Mercury Swaim, Sr. QB, 6′, 190,
Boyd Becker, Sr. OL, 6′, 240,
Josiah Weyant, Sr. OL, 6′, 220,

Defensive Starters Returning
Mercury Swaim DE,
Becker DT, Weyant, DE,
Ethan Weber, Jr. Safety, 5’11, 180,
Max Washington, Jr. CB, 5’9, 175,

Special Team Starters Returning
Lizzy Martz, Sr, Kicker

Key Newcomers
Trent Price, Sr. Fb/LB, 5’11, 190,
Kevin Ressler, Jr. Ath/DB, 6′, 180, DB,
Zach Vent, Sr. DE, 5’11, 190,
Dominic Whetstone, Jr, OL/DL, 5’11, 235,
Jacob Styer, Jr. OL/DL, 6′, 240,
Tyler Zuck, Jr. OL/DL, 5’10, 230,
Johnny Black, Jr. WR/DB, 5’9, 160,
Ceaton Hale, So. OL/LB, 6’1, 190,
Sam Sheppard Jr. FB/LB, 5’11, 190

Players we should keep an eye on?
Mercury Swaim,
Trent Price,
Ethan Weber,
Max Washington,
Boyd Becker,
Josiah Weyant

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