2021 PFN Team Preview: The Redbank Valley Bulldogs @RVBulldogs @Coach_Gold

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Billy Splain | August 20, 2021

Redbank Valley Bulldogs PFN Page

Head Coach Blane Gold

Assistant Coaches 
Jason Kundick
Chad Ortz
Craig Hibell
Ronny Geist
Connor Shoemaker
Carl Bartley

2020 Season Record 7-1

2021 Schedule

DATE	OPPONENT	LOCATION	TIME/SCORE
08-21	@ Central Clarion (SCR)		11:00 am
08-27	@ Keystone (0-0) *	Keystone Stadium	7:00 pm
09-03	vs. Otto-Eldred (0-0)	Bulldogs Stadium	7:00 pm
09-10	vs. Elk County Catholic (0-0) *	Bulldogs Stadium	7:00 pm
09-18	@ Sheffield (0-0)	Wolverine Mountain	1:30 pm
09-24	vs. Brockway (0-0)	Bulldogs Stadium	7:00 pm
10-01	@ Smethport (0-0)	Smethport Stadium	7:00 pm
10-08	@ Bucktail (0-0) *		7:00 pm
10-15	vs. Coudersport (0-0)	Bulldogs Stadium	7:00 pm
10-22	@ Union-AC Valley (0-0) *	Union Stadium	7:00 pm

* – denotes league game
(SCR) – denotes scrimmage

What are your expectations for your team this year? 
Our goal at the beginning of each season is to build on the success of the previous season. Last year was historic for us as we won our first PIAA playoff game in school history. When we talk about taking one more step this season, you’re talking about being in the final four teams remaining in the state at the very least. That’s obviously a challenging goal to undertake.What excites us the most, however, is returning eight starters on each side of the ball that were major contributors to last year’s success. The athleticism is in place. Can our seniors develop the leadership required to create a repeat of last year is the question to be answered.

When your team is on offense, what are the keys to success? 
Our offensive philosophy is always the same: put the football where the defense isn’t. With our outside threats and a four year starter at running back, we feel confident that we are built to carry out that philosophy.

When your team is on defense, what are the keys to success? 
Play fast, aggressive, physical, and mean. Stop the run, rush the quarterback, and win the turnover battle. No more than 17 points given up per game.

Key Starters Lost 
Dalton Bish
Trenten Rupp
Aidan Gardner
Coltin Bartley
Hudson Martz
Kobe Bonanno

Offensive Starters Returning
Sr. WR Marquese Gardlock 6’3” 180
Jr. Slot Tate Minich 5’11” 170
Sr. WR Chris Marshall 6’3” 185
Jr. OT Carsen Rupp, 6’2” 250
Sr. OG Kolby Barrett, 6’0” 260
Sr. OG Kade Minnick, 6’0” 270
Sr. RB Ray Shreckengost, 6’0” 225
Sr. QB Gunner Mangiantini, 6’0” 185

Defensive Starters Returning
Sr. DE Joseph Mansfield, 6’1” 185
Sr. DT Ray Shreckengost, 6’0” 225
Sr. DT Kolby Barrett, 6’0” 260
So. DE Brandon Ross, 6’0” 180
Jr. LB Aiden Ortz, 6’0” 175
Sr. LB Brenden Shreckengost, 5’8” 145
Jr. DB Tate Minich, 5’11 170
Sr. DB Chris Marshall, 6’3” 185

Key Newcomers
Jr. LB/OL Zeldon Fisher 5’11” 170
Sr. OL Anthony McGuire 6’0” 180
So. WR/DB Ashton Kahle 5’10” 165
So. WR/DB Mason Clouse 6’0” 165
Sr. K Derrick Downs 5’10 180)

Players we should keep an eye on? 
Joe Mansfield
Chris Marshall
Marquese Gardlock
Ray Shreckengost

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