2026 Team Preview: Quakertown Panthers

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Gardner Buchanan | August 26, 2026

Quakertown Panthers

6A Classification

2025 Season Record: 4-7

Head Coach: George Banas

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.

2026 Schedule

	08-22 10:00 am	vs. Perkiomen Valley (0-0)	Alumni Field Scrimmage	–
	08-28 7:00 pm	vs. Southern Lehigh (0-0)	Alumni Field	–
	09-04 7:00 pm	@ Owen J Roberts (0-0)	Henry J. Bernat Stadium	–
	09-10 7:00 pm	vs. Neshaminy (0-0)	Alumni Field League Game	–
	09-18 7:00 pm	vs. Plymouth-Whitemarsh (0-0)	Alumni Field Division Game / League Game	–
	09-25 7:00 pm	@ Council Rock South (0-0)	Division Game / League Game	–
	10-02 7:00 pm	vs. Bensalem (0-0)	Alumni Field Division Game / League Game	–
	10-09 7:00 pm	vs. Souderton (0-0)	Alumni Field Division Game / League Game	–
	10-16 7:00 pm	@ Council Rock North (0-0)	Walt Snyder Stadium Division Game / League Game	–
	10-23 7:00 pm	@ Upper Dublin (0-0)	Upper Dublin Stadium Division Game / League Game	–
	11-26 10:15 am	vs. Pennridge (0-0)	Alumni Field League Game	–