2025 PFN Team Preview: The Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles
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Mia Williams | August 4, 2025
Keystone Oaks
Head Coach: Steve McCormick
Class 2A
PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL)
2024 Record 4-6
| Key Starters Lost: |
| Billy Bricker
Jack Hrivnak Christian Mangan |
| Returning Starters: |
| Sean O’Brien 12 6’2” 195 WR/DB
Carmen Pellarin 12 6’6” 220 WR/DE Owen Gearhart 12 5’11” 175 WR/DB Nate Rohe 12 6’0” 205 FB/LB |
| Key Newcomers |
| Brady McDine 11 5’9’’ 165 WR/LB
Thomas Smeltzer 11 6’0” 265 OL/DL Daysean Brown 11 6’3’’ 175 WR/DB |
| Season Outlook |
| The Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles head into the 2025 season with high expectations, At QB, former wide receiver Owen Gearhart making the switch to quarterback. Gearhart brings athleticism, leadership, and a deep understanding of the passing game, and he’ll have two major weapons in towering 6’6” Carmen Pellarin and 6’3” Sean O’Brien—both matchup nightmares for opposing defenses. Newcomer Brady McDine adds a powerful presence in the backfield, giving the offense a strong ground game to balance the air attack. On defense, the Golden Eagles will be anchored by linebacker Nate Rohe, the vocal leader and heart of the unit, with Thomas Smeltzer providing toughness and Alex Guerra stepping into a key role on the line. With a revamped offense, strong defensive leadership, the Eagles look to continue their streak of playoff appearances. |
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