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What are your thoughts on the season has gone so far?
– The season has been filled with some ups and downs throughout the early part of non conference play. We took care of our first conference opponent handily last week. We graduated 22 seniors off a semi-finalist team last year. There are a lot of new players seeing meaningful action for the first time under the lights. Our non conference schedule has been filled with quality programs. We have seen improvement throughout our program from week zero to where we sit today. We are excited about our stretch run of conference games starting next week with USC.
What does it mean to have offensive weapons such Tanner Pfeuffer, Ja Vaughn Moore and Ryan Petras? I believe there all kids who have seen a lot of varsity time.
-These three are all key players for us. Tanner is our leader and has been playing at a high level from the Quarterback spot. Ryan is one of the most dynamic players in all of the WPIAL in any classification. He can play almost every position on offense and defense with the exception of the line. We try to get him the ball in many types of ways. He can change the game in one play. Ja Vaughn has been our featured running back this year and is running hard giving us a balanced approach on offense.
What year is this for you?
– First year as head coach at Bethel Park
-The last two years I was the Offensive Coordinator at Bethel Park
-This is my 9th year coaching varsity football
Talk about playing a team like Penn Hills with a kid like Julian Dugger.
– Julian is a special player. He is a true dual threat quarterback that can hurt you with his arm and legs. He is very talented and has played a lot of football. He is poised in the pocket and will create a major challenge tonight for us.
What will be the key to success for your team the rest of the year?
-Health
-Winning the battle of the LOS
-Creating explosive plays on offense and not giving explosive plays up on defense
How is the team healthwise?
-Knock on wood good