Delaware Valley Terriers
August 27, 2023
2022:
- 6-3
- Lost to Oakcrest in the South Jersey Group 2 quarterfinals
- Wins included New Providence, Roselle, and Voorhees
- Losses were to Hillside and Bernards
- Scored 268 points for a 29.78 average
- Allowed 124 points for a 13.78 average
Graduation:
- RB/DB Patrick Garlinghouse – Misericordia (Pa.)
- WR/DB Justin Koplan – Franklin & Marshall for football and lacrosse
- QB Jack Bill – Muhlenberg for lacrosse
- WR/DB Ryan Neal for lacrosse
- WR/DB Nick Catino – U of Denver lacrosse
- DB Jake Small – Penn Tech for lacrosse
Offense:
- Formation: Multiple Spread
- Returning Starters: 4
Quarterback:
- Luke Brogan, Senior, 6-3, 195 – projected starter
- Kelton Ibach, Sophomore, 6-1, 145 – provides depth
Running Back:
- Stoy Fohring, Senior, 5-8, 175 – projected starter
Wide Receiver:
- Keith Polin, Senior, 6-1, 170 – projected starter
- Michael Holzworth, Senior, 6-0, 160 – projected starter
- Will Fritsche, Junior, 6-2, 190 – projected starter
- Eric Klemmer, Junior, 6-4, 180 – part of the rotation
- Will Weckesser, Junior, 6-3, 165 – part of the rotation
Offensive Line:
- Michael Gohil, Senior, 6-4, 230 – 3-year starter at left tackle
- Austin Aycock, Senior, 6-03, 280 – returning starter at left guard
- Carter Gordon, 6-4, 275 – projected starter at center
- Nick Mauro, Senior, 6-2, 225 – returning starter at right guard
- Jeff Bate, Senior, 6-3, 255 – returning starter at right tackle
- August Savacool, Senior, 6-0, 180 – provides depth at guard and center
Defense:
- Formation: Multiple
- Returning Starters: 2
Defensive Line:
- Jeff Bate, Senior, 6-3, 255 – returning starter at end
- Nick Mauro, Senior, 6-2, 225 – projected starter at end
- Ifieani Ekulide, Senior, 6-2, 280 – projected starter at nose guard
- Austin Aycock, Senior, 6-3, 280 – part of rotation at nose guard
Linebacker:
- Anderson Olcott, Senior, 6-4, 200 – returning starter
- Justin Kollmer, Junior, 6-0, 185 – projected starter
- Will Frische, Junior, 6-2, 1`90 – projected starter
- Simeon Pecchia, Senior, 5-10, 170 – projected starter
Secondary:
- Keith Polin, Senior, 6-1, 170 – projected starter at cornerback
- Jared Leeds, Senior, 5-7, 145 – projected starter at cornerback
- Michael Holzworth, Senior, 6-0, 160 – projected starter at safety
- Eric Klemmer, Junior, 6-4, 180 – projected starter at safety
- Luca Bush, Junior, 6-2, 180 – part of the rotation at safety
- Will Weckesser, Junior, 6-3, 165 – part of the rotation at cornerback Senior Michael Pohil is the kicker and freshman
Special Teams:
- Freshman Brayden Costello will be the kicker and senior Michael Gohil is the punter
- Polin and Holzworth are the return men
Schedule:
- Friday, 9/1, Roselle at home
- Friday, 9/8, Voorhees at home
- Thursday, 9/14, at New Providence
- Friday, 9/22, at Bernards
- Friday, 9/29, Bound Brook at home
- Saturday, 10/7, at South River
- Friday, 10/13, Hillside at home
- Friday, 10/20, at North Plainfield
Concerns:
- After graduating many starters, underclassmen have to step up and fill their shoes
Recruiting:
- Their players are D3 types
Coach’s Comments:
“We have had a great camp, so far. The transition has been easier for me as a new head coach and for the kids because I was on the staff. We need to get off to a good start and it is exciting to start with many new faces.” – Head Coach Ben Ibach