2021 PFN Team Preview: The Canon-McMillan Fighting Big Macs @BigMacsFootball @canon_mac @NoahLivesay2 @KentMcMahon44

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Billy Splain | July 26, 2021

Canon-McMillan Fighting Big Macs PFN Page

Head Coach Mike Evans

PIAA District 7 – Class AAAAAA
League: WPIAL 6A

Assistant Coaches
Brendan Steele John Trovato
Rob Carter Evan Kelly
Rich Rodi Alex Brancazio
Eric Chandler Tim Sohyda
Dennis Cole Yadin Collins
Eric McMahon Brady Moore

2020 Season Record 3-3

2021 Schedule

DATE	OPPONENT	TIME/SCORE
08-21	vs. West Allegheny (SCR)	10:00 am
08-27	@ Trinity (0-0)	7:00 pm
09-03	vs. Peters Township (0-0)	7:00 pm
09-10	@ Bethel Park (0-0)	7:00 pm
09-17	@ Mount Lebanon (0-0) *	7:30 pm
09-24	vs. Baldwin (0-0) *	7:00 pm
10-01	vs. Hempfield Area (0-0) *	7:00 pm
10-08	@ Seneca Valley (0-0) *	7:30 pm
10-15	vs. North Allegheny (0-0) *	7:00 pm
10-22	vs. North Allegheny (0-0) *	7:00 pm
10-29	vs. Pittsburgh Central Catholic (0-0) *	7:00 pm

* – denotes league game
(SCR) – denotes scrimmage

What are your expectations for your team this year?
We like our team, we like our chemistry and how hard they work. We will be as good as we have been in recent years in skill areas while having to replace key elements up front on both sides of the ball. We believe with some experience and some younger talented pieces, we can rebuild our offensive line and replace 4 starters on our defensive front. We feel strong in the area of special teams as we return all key players.

When your team is on offense, what are the keys to success?
We have a potentially very good core of receivers, an all-league running back – two very capable inexperienced mobile quarterbacks and some guys we feel will step up nicely at tight end and fullback. Our offensive line has some holes to fill, but we feel we have some guys on the rise there.We have to do a better job of getting the ball to our playmakers in space while keeping defenses honest with our running game.

When your team is on defense, what are the keys to success?
We like our defensive backfield. We have a blend of youth and experience at the linebacker position. We have to develop a defensive front quickly with some good young players. As always defensively, it’s about stopping the run first / forcing teams into passing situations where we like our secondary in those spots.

Key Starters Lost
Connor McMahon
Matthew Brooks
David Mowod
Austin Mankey
Mario Eafrati
Alec Blazer
Dane Matuscin
Logan North

Offensive Starters Returning
Ryan Angott Sr. RB 5-10 185
Chris Davis Jr. Sr. WR 6-0 175
Anthony Finney Sr. WR 6-0 185
Deuce Lyons Sr. WR/QB 6-1 175
Sean Lesnock Sr. OL 6-1 270
Julius Pruss Sr. C 5-11 235
Nick Casella So. OL 6-1 255

Defensive Starters Returning
Kent McMahon Jr. LB 6-2 200
Braiden Africa Sr. DB 5-10 175
Chris Davis Jr. Sr. DB 6-0 175
Deuce Lyons Sr. DB 6-1 175

Special Team Starters Returning
Braiden Africa Sr. LS 5-10 175
Deuce Lyons Sr. P 6-1 175
Anthony Finney Sr. KR/PK 6-0 185
Chris Davis Jr Sr. KR 6-0 175

Key Newcomers
Noah Livesay
Ben Urso
Mason Burgess
Geno Calgaro
Mike Evans
Liam Reamer
Andrew Kocan
Austin Hillebrand
Kaeden Singleton
Caleb Bailey
Treyvon Mullen
Jake Kasper