2021 PFN Team Preview: The West Greene Pioneers @wgpioneers @WGAthleticsPA @CoreyWise43 @Coach55Hanson
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Billy Splain | July 3, 2021
West Greene Pioneers
Head Coach Brian Hanson
Assistant Coaches
Beau Jackson,
Brian Jackson,
Doug Victor,
RG Miller,
John Lampe,
Bill Whitlach,
Lynn Wise,
Larry Anderson,
Luke Kiger
West Greene Pioneers PFN Page
PIAA District 7 – Class A
League: WPIAL 1A Section 2
2020 Season Record 4-3
2021 Schedule
DATE |
OPPONENT |
LOCATION |
TIME/SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-27 |  @ Cameron (WV) (0-0) |
7:00 pm | |
| 09-03 |  vs. Burgettstown (0-0) |
7:00 pm | |
| 09-10 |  @ Bethlehem-Center (0-0) |
7:00 pm | |
| 09-17 |  vs. California (0-0) * |
7:00 pm | |
| 09-24 |  @ Avella (0-0) * |
7:00 pm | |
| 10-01 |  vs. Carmichaels (0-0) * |
7:00 pm | |
| 10-08 |  vs. Bentworth (0-0) * |
7:00 pm | |
| 10-15 |  @ Monessen (0-0) * |
7:00 pm | |
| 10-22 |  vs. Jefferson-Morgan (0-0) * |
7:00 pm | |
| 10-29 |  @ Mapletown (0-0) * |
7:00 pm |
* – denotes league game
(SCR) – denotes scrimmage
What are your expectations for your team this year?
Our expectations are to erase last year and be our best in every phase of the game. . This team has talent but we know talent alone doesn’t win games. We need strong leadership from our senior members. If we get that leadership, the sky is the limit for this group.
When your team is on offense, what are the keys to success?
We did some good things on offense last year. We must continue to run the ball with success and continue to build upon our improved passing game.
When your team is on defense, what are the keys to success?
We need improved play in every facet of our defense. We must find a way to get off the field on 3rd down. We had a tendency to take plays off and not swarm to the ball like we did in 2019. We need to start sacking the QB and causing turnovers. The 2020 team struggled in both of those categories.
Key Starters Lost
Brayden Mooney (CB)
Offensive Starters Returning
(Sr. QB Wes Whipkey 6’1 205), (Soph. RB Colin Brady, 6’2 195), (Sr. RB Corey Wise, 5’11 228) (Sr. WR Nathan Orndoff, 6’3 180) (Sr. WR Hunter Hamilton 5’9 175) (SR. WR Dalton Lucey 5’8 150) (SR. OL Owen Hughes, 6’4 275) (SR. OL Casey Miller 6’3 295) (SR. OL Josiah Tagaro, 5’8 215) (Soph OL Brian A. Jackson, 5’9 270), (SR. OL Tristan White, 6’2 315)
Defensive Starters Returning
(Sr. DE Wes Whipkey 6’1 205),
(Soph. LB Colin Brady, 6’2 195),
(Sr. LB Corey Wise, 5’11 228)
(Sr. DB Nathan Orndoff, 6’3 180)
(Sr. DB Hunter Hamilton 5’9 175)
(SR. DB Dalton Lucey 5’8 150)
(SR. DL Casey Miller 6’3 295)
(Soph OL Brian A. Jackson, 5’9 270),
(Soph. LB Johnny Lampe, 5’8 200)
Special Team Starters Returning
(Jr. K/P – Kevin Thompson, 5’9 145)
Key Newcomers
(Soph. RB/DB – Billy Whitlach, 5’5 145)
(FR. OL/DL Colton Negley, 6′ 235)
(Soph WR/DB – Seth Burns, 5’6 120),
(Soph. OL/DL – Kameron Tedrow, 5’11 205)
Players we should keep an eye on?
Colin Brady (RB/LB)
Corey Wise (RB/LB)
Nathan Orndoff (WR/DB)
Wes Whipkey (QB/DL)
Casey Miller
Josiah Tagaro
Owen Hughes
Brian Jackson (OL/DL),
Billy Whitlach (RB/DB)
Hunter Hamilton (WR/DB)
