2026 Team Preview: The Butler Golden Tornado
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Cody Brady | July 23, 2026
The Butler Golden Tornado
Head Coach: Eric Christy
independent
Class 6A
2025 Season Record 7-3
Key Starters Lost
Beau Burchett,
Lucas Martin,
Tyson Pino,
Mark Klemz,
Mason Lacey,
Marcus Vicari,
Stone Spack
Returning Starters
Nicco Baggetta, QB/DB, 5’10, 190, 2027
Jake Kollinger, RB/LB, 5’10, 201, 2027
Deacon Simko, WR/DB, 5’11, 170, 2027
Kevin Shriver, RB/LB, 5’10, 185, 2027
Nash Cuffman, WR/DB, 5’11, 167, 2027
Kyle Newton-Boston, OL/LB, 5’10, 210, 2027
Jordan Vicari, DL, 5’9, 238, 2027
Chase Boden, TE/DE, 6’3, 223, 2028
Key Newcomers
Charlie Rodgers, DB, 5’10, 171, 2028
Tyler Miler, DL, 5’10, 309, 2027
Maddox Tack, WR/DB, 5’9, 147, 2028
Mark Walter, LB, 5’9, 173, 2028
Will Dunaway, QB/WR, 6’3, 204, 2028
AJ Morris, OL/DL/K, 5’8, 210, 2027
Troy Cherry, OL/DL, 6’3, 260, 2029
Judah Trepanier, OL/LB, 5’10, 190, 2029
Season Outlook
We expect to have another winning season this year and build upon the success of last season.
2026 Schedule
08-22
|
@ Armstrong (0-0) |
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08-28
|
vs. Shaler (0-0) |
– |
09-04
|
vs. Taylor Allderdice (0-0) |
– |
09-11
|
@ Meadville (0-0) |
– |
09-18
|
@ Austintown-Fitch (OH) |
– |
09-25
|
vs. Hickory (0-0) |
– |
10-02
|
@ Hollidaysburg (0-0) |
– |
10-09
|
vs. Baldwin (0-0) |
– |
10-16
|
@ Karns City (0-0) |
– |
10-23
|
@ Erie (0-0) |
– |
10-30
|
vs. Central Clarion (0-0) |
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