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| Keith Olsommer | Gabe Tidridge | C.J. Ross |
TEAM: Delaware Valley Warriors
COLORS: Black & White
COACH: Keith Olsommer, 23rd Season (158-89)
PIAA: Class 6A
2021 CONFERENCE: LFC Division 1
2020 RECORD: 5-2 (3-0 in conference)
RECORD LAST FIVE SEASONS: 46-12
STADIUM: Warrior Stadium
OFFENSIVE STARTERS RETURNING: 5
DEFENSIVE STARTERS RETURNING: 5
OFFENSIVE SCHEME: Pro
DEFENSIVE SCHEME: 3-4
2021 PREVIEW
Delaware Valley won another District 2 title last season and also earned a state playoff victory before bowing out in the Class 6A state quarterfinals. The Warriors bring back enough experience to make them the favorite in the district again, but will have to fill some holes vacated by some all-time Warrior greats.
C.J. Ross gets his chance at quarterback. The senior had to sit behind the last two seasons so it will be a learning process as he goes. Joey Sciascia and Paulie Weinrich will see time at tailback. Sciascia is coming off an injury from last season and both players are considered playmakers. Hayden Meade and Justin Kalitsnik will battle to replace Jason Henderson (Old Domnion) at fullback. Harlem Cook is a two-year starter at wide receiver and will be paired by with Shane Anderson. D1 prospect Aiden Black started at tight end as a freshman and has already established himself as a competent blocker. Expect him to get more involved in the passing game.
The offensive line returns three starters including center Gabe Tidridge, left guard Ryan Freer and right tackle Justin Hernandez. Ryan Battaglia is expected to take over at right guard while the left tackle spot is up for grabs with several players in consideration
The Warriors will be very big up front with returning starters Todd Smirman and Battaglia back. Tidgridge will occupy the third spot on the defensive line. Kalitsnik and Black are returning starters at linebacker, while Tim Kizis takes over one of the outside backers position. The other inside linebacker will be decided in camp. Cornerback Cook is the only returning starter in the secondary while Ryder Machado, Weinrich, and Sciascia will compete for safety spots. The other cornerback spot is up for grabs.
Cormac Starr returns as the placekicker while Black serves as the long snapper. The punter will be named before the season starts.
QUOTE FROM COACH OLSOMMER: We have to fill void of all-state players Jason Henderson and Mike Gecik, and our other seniors who graduated. We have some talent that will have to get up to speed fast.
Returning All-Stars – LFC Division I
First Team Offensive Line – Justin Hernandez
First Team Offensive Line – Ryan Freer
Honorable Mention Wide Receiver – Harlem Cook
Honorable Mention Tight End – Aiden Black
Honorable Mention Offensive Line – Gabe Tidridge
Honorable Mention Defensive Line – Ryan Battaglia
