Post 2,074 – Team Preview 2024: Delaware Valley Terriers

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

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