2021 PFN Team Preview: The Blacklick Valley Vikings @NathanSchilli13

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Billy Splain | July 27, 2021

Blacklick Valley Vikings PFN Page

Head Coach Rich Price

PIAA District 6 – Class A
League: Western PA Athletic Conference

2020 Season Record 1-7

Assistant Coaches
Don Robertson, Tavis Price,
Bob Delosh, Matt Price,
Dave Thomas, Dan Palko,
Greg Schilling, Garry Wurm

2021 Schedule

DATE	OPPONENT	LOCATION	TIME/SCORE
08-21	@ Glendale (SCR)		10:00 am
08-27	vs. Marion Center (0-0)		7:00 pm
09-03	@ Windber (0-0) *	Windber Stadium	7:00 pm
09-10	vs. Portage (0-0) *		7:00 pm
09-17	@ Meyersdale (0-0) *	Meyersdale Stadium	7:00 pm
09-24	vs. Berlin-Brothersvalley (0-0) *		7:00 pm
10-01	vs. Conestoga Valley (0-0)		7:00 pm
10-01	vs. Conemaugh Valley (0-0) *		7:00 pm
10-08	@ Conemaugh Township (0-0) *	Indians Stadium	7:00 pm
10-15	vs. Bishop Carroll (0-0)		7:00 pm
10-22	@ North Star (0-0) *	War Memorial Sports Complex	7:00 pm

* – denotes league game
(SCR) – denotes scrimmage

What are your expectations for your team this year?
We have a lot of seasoned and talented players back for 2021. We struggled last year with consistency and had a few injuries to key players. This is the year we must take huge strides in making a playoff run. There are no more excuses. The Westpac is a very physical and talented conference. We have to be ready each and every week. The boys have been putting work in the weightroom and are excited about the upcoming season.

When your team is on offense, what are the keys to success?
We have to be consistent and be a threat to run the ball. We have to be physical up front. If we can run the ball and protect, we will be able to get the ball to our athletes.

When your team is on defense, what are the keys to success?
We must stop the run. Be physical and fly to the football. We have to get off the field on 3rd down.

Key Starters Lost
Jack Wurm (QB/LB)
Josh Little (FB/DL)
Christian Kanich (G/DE)
Jake Napolitano (G/LB)
Dillon Gongloff (WR/DE)

Offensive Starters Returning
Nate Schilling (Sr.) FB 5’11” 195,
Kolten Szymusiak (Sr.) Ath 5’11” 165,
Rudy Lanzendorfer (Sr.) G 6′ 240,
Cody Williams (Sr.) WR 6′ 170,
Chris Clark (Jr.) T 6′ 240,
Ashton Younkin (Jr.) Slot 5’6″ 150,
Josh Hessler (Jr.) RB 5’10” 180,
Brayden Brown (So.) QB 5’8″ 155,
Hayden Williams (So.) T 6’2″ 245,
A J Villa (So) C 5’10” 265

Defensive Starters Returning
Nate Schilling (Sr.) MLB 5’11” 195,
Kolten Szymusiak (Sr.) DB 5’11” 165,
Rudy Lanzendorfer (Sr.) DT 6′ 240,
Cody Williams (Sr.) DB 6′ 170,
Chris Clark (Jr.) DT 6′ 240,
Ashton Younkin (Jr.) DB 5’6″ 150,
Josh Hessler (Jr.) OLB 5’10” 180,
Aaron Gdula (Sr.) LB 5’9″ 165,
Hayden Williams (So.) DT 6’2″ 245

Key Newcomers
Drew McEvoy (Fresh) Ath,
Collin Nedrich (Fresh) RB/LB,
Tavin Shirk (Fresh) G/DT,
Alex Reba (Soph) WR/DB

Players we should keep an eye on?
Nate Schilling, Kolten Szymusiak,
Rudy Lanzendorfer, Cody Williams,
Chris Clark, Ashton Younkin,
Josh Hessler, Hayden Williams,
Braydon Brown

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