2021 PFN Team Preview: The Smethport Hubbers @HubberFootball @bhigley_5 @Noahlent6

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Billy Splain | August 9, 2021

Smethport Hubbers PFN Page

Head Coach Adam Jack

PIAA District 9 – Class A
League: District 9 – Small School North
Stadium: Smethport Stadium

@HubberFootball

Assistant Coaches
Ryan Yingling, Jim Berlin
Joel Lent, Colby Austin
Kevin Lord, Jim McGuire
Chad Alexis, Kolin Strawcutter,
Tom Kreiner

2020 Season Record 6-1

2021 Schedule

DATE	OPPONENT	LOCATION	TIME/SCORE
08-21	@ Kane (SCR)	Paul R. Miller Stadium	10:00 am
08-28	@ Sheffield (0-0) *	Wolverine Mountain	1:30 pm
09-03	vs. Brockway (0-0)	Smethport Stadium	7:00 pm
09-10	vs. Port Allegany (0-0) *	Smethport Stadium	7:00 pm
09-17	@ Bucktail (0-0)		7:00 pm
09-24	vs. Otto-Eldred (0-0) *	Smethport Stadium	7:00 pm
10-01	vs. Redbank Valley (0-0)	Smethport Stadium	7:00 pm
10-08	@ Cameron County (0-0) *	Red Raider Football Complex	7:00 pm
10-15	vs. Keystone (0-0)	Smethport Stadium	7:00 pm
10-22	@ Coudersport (0-0) *	Coudersport Stadium	7:00 pm

* – denotes league game
(SCR) – denotes scrimmage

What are your expectations for your team this year?
Despite replacing 8 of 11 starters on both sides of the ball, we have a talented and eager group of younger players ready to step in. With leadership provided from Lent, Cooney, and Higley, we expect improvement each week as we make to a D9 playoff run.

When your team is on offense, what are the keys to success?
The offensive line will need to gel early, allowing Lent to distribute the ball efficiently.

When your team is on defense, what are the keys to success?
“Do your job” as we like to say. We will play and aggressive style of defense.

Key Starters Lost
RB/SS Braedon Johnson,
WR/DB Ryli Burritt,
T/DT Adenn Stevens,
G/DE Kameron Rounsville,
DB Logan Christie

Offensive Starters Returning
Sr. QB Noah Lent, 6-1, 170,
Sr. G Travis Cooney, 6-2, 185,
Sr. TE Brandon Higley, 5-11, 170

Defensive Starters Returning
Sr. Safety Noah Lent, 6-1, 170,
Sr. LB Travis Cooney, 6-2, 185,
Sr. DE/LB Brandon Higley, 5-11, 170

Special Team Starters Returning
Sr. Kicker Noah Lent, 6-1, 170

Key Newcomers
Jr WR/DB Aiden McKean, 6-0, 165
SR WR/DB John Adamoski, 6-2, 155
Jr T/DT Keegan Watson, 6-1, 195
Jr RB/LB Ryan Pelchy 6-2, 160

Players we should keep an eye on?
Sr. QB Noah Lent, 6-1, 170,
Sr. LBTravis Cooney, 6-2, 185,
Sr. TE Brandon Higley, 5-11, 170

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