2026 Team Preview: The Saint Mary’s Area Flying Dutch
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Willie McGonigle | August 21, 2026
The St. Mary’s Area Flying Dutch
Head Coach: Chris Dworek
PIAA District 9
Class 3A
Conference: District 9 – Region 1
2025 Season Record: 4-7
| Key Starters lost |
| Frankie Smith, Andrew Field, Mike Miller, Landon Cook, Owen Thompson, Dan Digilarmo, Milo Brem, Jayden Overly, Sean Chen |
| returning starters (name, Position, HT, WT, Class Year |
| Starters that played last year – Talon Thomas, WR/DB, 5’11”, 186, Sr Brody Wehler, QB/DB, 5’10”, 171, Sr Matthew Gilmore, WR/DB, 5’10”, 164, Sr Cody Thompson, TE/LB, 6′, 181, Sr Bruno Stager, RB/DB, 5’10”, 161, So Tyler Sheeley, OL/DL, 6’3″, 229, Sr Trenton Gregori, OL/DL, 6’4″, 219, So Nico Assalone, OL/DL, 6’4″, 218, Jr Gus Herzing, RB/LB, 5’10”, 178, Sr TJ Singer, WR/DB, 5’9″, 168, Sr Chase Herzing, WR/DB, 5’10”, 159, So Tristan Lenze, OL/DL, 5’10”, 239, Jr |
| Key Newcomers’ name, position* |
| Julian Bauer, WR/DB Cooper Brouse, OL/DL Landyn Buhler, WR/DB Ronan Burke, OL/DL Dom Catalone, RB/LB Will Chapman, WR/DB Jon Dourado, OL/LB Cole Dynda, RB/LB Jacob Gabler, WR/DB Kadyn Galbraith, TE/LB TJ Gornati, QB/DB Tyson Howard, WR/DB Brady Myers, TE/DB Martell Rodman, OL/DL Anthony Stafford, WR/DB Bobby Steele, RB/LB Keaton Stelen, OL/LB Lincoln Yanak, OL/LB |
| Season Outlook |
| “We’ve had a great off-season starting in January with lots of kids in the weight room and participating in many off-season activities. Their work ethic is solid, and we expect to have a solid season.” Chris Dworek |
08-28
|
vs. Ridgway (0-0) |
– |
09-04
|
vs. Moniteau (0-0) |
– |
09-11
|
@ Brockway (0-0) |
– |
09-18
|
@ Karns City (0-0) |
– |
09-25
|
vs. Punxsutawney (0-0) |
– |
10-02
|
@ DuBois (0-0) |
– |
10-09
|
vs. Central Clarion (0-0) |
– |
10-16
|
@ Bradford (0-0) |
– |
10-23
|
@ Union-AC Valley (0-0) |
– |
10-30
|
vs. Port Allegany (0-0) |
– |
