2026 Suburban One Continental League Preview
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Gardner Buchanan | August 27, 2026
Bensalem Owls
6A Classification
2025 Season Record: 5-5
Head Coach: Mitch Cohen
2026 Schedule: Bensalem
Key Starters Lost:
Aiden Mayfield (RB)
Thomas Bailey (WR / DB)
Hollis Sanders (QB / DE)
Evan Varallo (LB)
Offensive Starters Returning:
OL – Joey Ott (SR, 6-2, 280 LBS)
RB – Brennan Farnsworth (JR, 5-10, 185)
WR – Taylor Callahan (SR, 6-2, 180)
WR – Shane Varallo (SR, 6-0, 180)
WR – Johnavon Cooper (5-10, 165)
OL – Dominic Lafontano (SR, 6-1, 225)
OL – Wesley Cook (JR, 6-0, 230)
OL – Liam Nillson (SR, 5-11, 255)
Defensive Starters Returning:
LB – Chase Fritz (SR, 5-10, 195)
LB – Bobby Clift (SR, 5-9, 185)
S – Jimmy Cross (JR, 5-10, 170)
CB – Amir Gray (SR, 5-10, 165)
DE – Joey Ott (SR, 6-2, 280 LBS)
LB – Brennan Farnsworth (JR, 5-10, 185)
Special Teams Starters Returning:
K – Dylan Barnhart (SO, 5-9, 160)
Key Newcomers:
QB – Maverick Syron (JR, 6-2, 180)
OL – Alan Reyes (SO, 6-0, 250)
DB/WR – Avery Johnson (SO, 5-11, 175)
LB/WR – Matt Dougherty (JR, 5-11, 180)
TE – Jeremiah Lugo (JR, 6-2, 190)
LB – Nic Gossweiler (SO, 5-11, 175)
DL/OL – Abdul Kamara (SO, 6-6, 275)
OL/DL – Jashan Perry (SO, 6-5, 270)
DL – Alocious Beyan (SO, 5-11, 235)
Offensive Review: Returning most starters except 2026 quarterback Hollis Sanders, the Bensalem Owls’ offense has a structure and identity. With three receivers returning in Taylor Callahan, Shane Varallo, and Johnavon Cooper, Maverick Syron will have the weapons he needs as the expected week-one starter.
Defensive Review: Bensalem does not struggle with size along their line, and has the tools to create pressure on the passing and run game. The testing measure of this team is the linebackers. Lacking size, Bensalem will need to contain long gains and have enough of a presence to blitz.
Quakertown Panthers
6A Classification
2025 Season Record: 4-7
Head Coach: George Banas
2026 Schedule: Quakertown
Key Starters Lost:
Brady Martin (QB/S, Kutztown)
Jackson Connelly (FB/DE, East Stroudsburg)
Jacob Moises (OL/DL, King’s College)
Kyler Rosener (RB/LB)
Offensive Starters Returning:
WR – Ben Hutchison (SR, 6-5, 190)
WR/QB – Carter Tucholski (JR, 6-2, 190)
TE – Dominic Ferrugio (JR, 6-2, 220)
WR – James Wehrheim (SR, 6-5, 195)
OL – James McFadden (SR, 5-11, 250)
Defensive Starters Returning:
DB – Carter Tucholski (JR 6-2, 190)
DB – James Wehrheim (SR, 6-5, 195)
DE – Dominic Ferrugio (JR, 6-2, 220)
LB – Marcus Baxter (JR, 6-2, 220)
Special Teams Starters Returning:
K – Ben Maugle (JR, 5-11, 160)
Key Newcomers:
WR/DB – Ryan Berlanda (JR, 6-3. 175)
OL/DL – Elder Zacarias (JR, 6-0, 240)
RB/KR – Daimon Lowande-Richardson (SO, 5-7, 170)
RB/LB – Gavin Handschumacher (SR, 6-0, 175)
SS – Ben Hutchinson (SR, 6-5, 190)
LB – Mason Pavone (JR, 6-3, 190)
OL – Chase Tucholski (JR, 6-2, 250)
FS – Elliot Martin (FR, 6-2, 180)
OL/DL – Vadner Kiluta (JR, 6-6 320)
Offensive Review: With 2028 Carter Tucholski taking the quarterback job, Quakertown gets a slinger who has the ability to scramble. Along with his targets, Tucholski returns to a young offense, where he will have to split the carries between several backs, including Marcus Baxter, and newcomer Daimon Lowande-Richardson.
Defensive Review: The returning defense of Quakertown retained considerable size along their linemen and linebackers. Averaging over 6-2, the line has the size to stuff the run, but their athleticism will be tested in the pass. For the defensive coverage, finding a starting safety will be top priority, as Quakertown will need the ability to stop long throws over their backs.
Souderton Indians
6A Classification
2025 Season Record: 9-3
Head Coach: Ed Gallagher
2026 Schedule: Souderton
Key Starters Lost
QB – Ben Walsh (Ursinus)
WR / CB – Hunter Smeltz (Ursinus)
WR / FS – Timmy Meehan
FB / DT – Michael McCormick
OLB – Noah Porter (Ursinus)
HB / CB – Mujana Sudi
Offensive Starters Returning:
RB – Caleb Moyer (SR, 6-1, 220)
G – Chris Gonce (SR, 6-0, 210)
WR – Alex Whitcomb (SR, 6-1, 170)
TE – Chase Hart (JR, 6-1, 245)
T – Nick Abraham (JR, 6-1, 285)
Defensive Starters Returning:
DE – Djecy Ngoyi (SR. 6-2, 225)
DT -Trecy Ngoyi (5-11, 230)
LB – Brett Pollock (6-2, 220)
S – Alex Whitcomb (SR, 6-1, 175)
LB – Chase Hart (JR, 6-1, 285)
Special Team Starters Returning:
K – Micah Schirripa (SR, 6-0,155)
K – Charlie Pisoni (SO, 5-8, 165)
KR – Alex Whitcomb (SR, 6-1,165)
LS – Chase Hart (JR, 6-1, 245)
Key Newcomers:
RB / LB – Levi Lopez (SO, 5-9, 180)
RB / DE – Gildha Ngoyi (FR, 6-0, 220)
QB – Brett Pollock (SR,6-2, 200)
Offensive Preview: Souderton will look a little different offensively, graduating a QB and WR (Walsh and Smeltz) who led the team last year. Caleb Moyer will command the run-game, with a run heavy offense, due to no outstanding starter. The quarterback job and week-one starter is expected to be Brett Pollock.
2026 Defensive Outlook: We return several experienced players at DL and LB. We have to replace several excellent players in our secondary, but returning starter Alex Whitcomb will anchor it from his safety position.
Upper Dublin Cardinals
5A Classfication
2025 Season Record: 4-7
Head Coach: Bret Stover
2026 Schedule: Upper Dublin
Key Starters Lost
DE – Justin Waugh (Kutztown)
TE – Benji Ravitz (Elon)
WR – Jacob Reif
K/P – Gavin Lapa
OL – Potter Rudl Millersville
Returning Offensive Starters:
QB – Lawson Tyler (SR, 6-5, 215)
WR – Anthony Paone (SR, 5-11, 175)
HB – Kevin Williams (SR, 6-3, 240)
RB – George Stein (JR,5-11,190)
Returning Defensive Starters:
DB – Anthony Paone (SR, 5-11, 175)
DL – Kevin Williams (SR, 6-3, 240)
FS – Ty Greenberg (JR, 5-10, 185)
DB – George Stein (JR,5’11,190)
Key Newcomers:
HB/LB – Braden Skahan (JR, 6’3, 215)
WR/DB – John Block (JR, 5’10, 170)
OL/DL – Beau Rudl (SO, 6’4, 235)
OL/DL – Joe Fencl (JR, 6’4, 235)
Offensive Outlook: Hit heavy on the line, the offense will need to be experienced and disciplined. Retaining Lawson Tyler and Anthony Paone, there is a pass game, along with Kevin Williams’ run game with George Stein. With the line up in the air, it will decide games for Upper Dublin.
Defensive Outlook: Returning the coverage unit of Ty Greenberg, Anthony Paone, and George Stein, Upper Dublin’s defensive will be prepared for the pass and long-passes. With the defensive line and linebackers, covering the short passes and run game is necessary. If Upper Dublin can’t get size up front, they will have significant questions.
Council Rock North Indians
6A Classification
2025 Season Record: 0-10
Head Coach: Vince Bedesem
2026 Schedule: Council Rock North
Key Starters Lost:
OL/DL – John Osbeck
LB – Michael Hutchinson
P/K – Brayden Rodgers
Returning Starters:
WR/SS – Max Meehan (SR, 5-11, 160)
RB – Aiden Brusco (SR, 6-0, 170)
DL/OL – Joshua Womack (SR, 6-3, 215)
OL/DL – Luke Sabatini (SR, 5-10, 225)
OL/DL – Wayne Potok (SR, 5-11, 230)
Key Newcomers
DE/TE – Sam Shuck (SO, 6-0, 180)
WR/DB – Joshua Ecksel (JR, 5-11, 170)
OL/DL – Raymond Terwilliger (JR, 5-11, 225)
Offensive Outlook: Coming off a humiliating 0-10 season, Council Rock North will retain most of their size and some skill guys to try to gain momentum. Council Rock North has the size and skill to create gaps for the runs, and the weapons for short passes, but does not have a prominent starting Quarterback.
Defensive Outlook: With a decent line, Council Rock North has the chance to stuff runs before they begin. As for the passing game, coverage is a must for Council Rock North, as they do not return any starting defensive backs. With a safety in Max Meehan, short passes will be the majority of issues Council Rock North will face on defense.
Council Rock South Golden Hawks
6A Classification
2025 Season Record: 10-2
Head Coach: CJ Szydlik
2026 Schedule: Council Rock South
Key Starters Lost
WR/LB – Nate Szydlik (Slippery Rock)
TE – Joey Madara
OL – Kyle Grasso
OL/DE – Anthony Cimino
Returning Offensive Starters:
WR – Brody Walker (SR, 5-10, 190)
FB – Chris Guinter (SR, 6-0, 220)
OL – Logan Smith (JR, 6-3, 210)
RB – Gavin Lacey (SR, 5-9, 175)
Returning Defensive Starters:
DL – Logan Smith (JR, 6-3, 210)
LB – Brody Walker (SR, 5-10, 190)
LB – Ben Myers (SR, 6-0, 205)
DB – Gavin Lacey (SR, 5-9, 175)
LB – Chris Guinter (SR, 6-0, 220)
DL- Gavin Sailer (SR, 6-0, 220)
Key Newcomers
QB – Cannon Benzio (SR, 6-4, 215)
RB/DB – Jerry Rogers (JR, 5-10, 190)
WR – Rocco Szydlik (JR, 5-9, 165)
TE/LB – Ryan Lewis (SR, 6-5, 210)
DE – Madden Moramarco (SO, 6-0, 180)
OL – Manny Sigman (SR, 5-10, 225)
OL/DL – Ryan O’Brien (SO, 5-10, 230)
Offensive Outlook: Bringing in Cannon Benzio, a renowned quarterback with dual-threats, Council Rock South has the opportunity to replicate the success they had last season. Along with bringing in Benzio, they returned running back Gavin Lacey and receiver Brody Walker. The size and skill of the Council Rock South is unmatched in the conference, and their desire of a SOL championship is feasible.
Defensive Outlook: With three returning linebackers and two linemen, Council Rock South returned leadership and size for the run game. The struggle for CR South will be finding the week-one, sustained starting safety. In this search, the pass game and long passes will be dangerous to this defense.
Plymouth Whitemarsh
6A Classification
2025 Season Record: 7-4
Head Coach: Dan Chang
2026 Schedule: Plymouth Whitemarsh
Key Starters Lost:
OL/DL – Traevon Lindsay
RB – Michael Bongard
DE – Amir Butler
WR/DB – Chase Felgoise
Returning Offensive Starters:
RB – Michael Giangiulio (SR, 6-0, 200)
QB – Cole Reilly (SR, 5-10, 155)
RB – James Cain (SR, 5-6, 150)
Returning Defensive Starters:
LB – Michael Giangiulio (SR, 6-0, 200)
DB – Cole Reilly (SR, 5-10, 155)
LB – Alexander Kriebel (SR, 6-0, 175)
DB – Corey Chandler (SR, 6-3, 170)
Key Newcomers:
OL/DL – Brody Amplo (SO, 6-2, 240
DB/RB – Kyaire Lindsay (JR, 5-8, 170)
DB – Jaiden James (SR, 6-1, 160)
TE – James Tadeo (SR, 6-1, 200)
OL/DL – Colin Calvenese (SR, 6-0, 220)
OL/DL – Liam Ward (SO, 6-1, 290)
Offensive Preview: Returning Quarterback Cole Reilly and running-back Michael Giangiulio, Plymouth Whitemarsh has senior leadership that will need to dominate the run-game. In the pass, PW does not have a prominent receiver yet, but will gain experience with lots of depth in their roster.
Defensive Preview: With the size of Plymouth Whitemarsh’s line in Brody Amplo, Liam Ward, and Colin Calvenese, PW needs to focus on stuffing the run game quickly, along with pressuring the quarterback in the pass. With linebackers Michael Giangiulio and Alexander Kriebel returning, over-the-head passes will be the biggest problem for PW, as they do not have a respected starting safety.
