Offseason Outlook: Blue Mountain Eagles

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Up in today's offseason outlook is the Blue Mountain Eagles coming off a winning season and a fourth-place finish in the Colonial-Schuylkill Gold Divison. The Eagles were led by a great defense, allowing just 17.2 points a game, and a solid offense that averaged 22 points a contest this past fall. Over the course of the season, they picked up wins over most teams that they should have but had a tougher time against some of the top programs in the conference such as North Schuylkill, Northwestern Leihgh, Southern Lehigh, and Saucon Valley. Their season would come to an end in the playoffs with a 41-16 loss to Bethlehem Catholic. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Blue Eagles are set to enter their fourth season under head coach Tom Gallagher who in his first few seasons has seen his program get better and better in conference play while achieving his first over .500 record this past fall. They'll look to another step this upcoming season as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Key Losses</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DE [player_tooltip player_id='530675' first='Ian' last='Donohue']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB James Seaman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CB Carson Kerstetter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>SB Kreese Stablein</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>SS Mason Davis</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Key Returnees</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 TE [player_tooltip player_id='91632' first='Carson' last='Steinruck']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 LB Vern Kleckner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 WR [player_tooltip player_id='622390' first='Cole' last='Swick']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 RB Payton Fasnacht</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 G Logan Betz</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 OT [player_tooltip player_id='855482' first='Trevor' last='Manbeck']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 QB Will Jacobson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 Season Outlook</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blue Mountain does lose some key pieces above but overall returns all the makings of what should be a talented roster this fall. OT [player_tooltip player_id='855482' first='Trevor' last='Manbeck'] is someone I'm personally intrigued by quite a bit, he's listed at 6-foot-3 and 270ish pounds. Overall, the Eagles should once again be a competitive team in the Colonial-Schuylkill Gold division and be in the mix for a playoff spot next fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall, Blue Mountain has always been a quality program and while they have had some struggles over the last few years, is still a school that is producing quality talent on a regular basis. Head coach Tom Gallagher has the program headed in the right direction as well, no doubt in our mind. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Previews to check out:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/04/pennsylvania-off-season-program-outlook-wyomissing/">Wyomssing</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/04/offseason-outlook-pottsville-bangor-slaters/">Bangor</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/04/pennsylvania-off-season-program-outlook-penn-manor/">Penn Manor</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/04/pennsylvania-offseason-outlook-northwestern-lehigh-tigers-football/">Northwestern Lehigh</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>REGISTER FOR THE PREPREDZONE PROSPECT TOUR IN MANHEIM ON MAY 6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://events.prepredzone.com/info?website_id=4&event_id=753">Don't forget to register for our PrepRedzone Prospect Tour on May 6 in Manheim</a><strong>.&nbsp;</strong>Spots are limited, so be sure to register as soon as possible to ensure your own spot. College coaches will be in attendance to help run the camp and FBS schools will be receiving your measurables.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Have information regarding a prospect or team that you believe would be useful for us to know? Feel free to contact me at dylanccwriting@gmail.com or on Twitter,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/RivalsDylanCC">here</a>.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->