Pennsylvania Off-season Program Outlook: Lampeter Strasburg
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2022 Recap: Head Coach: Victor Ridenour Lampeter-Strasburg is one of the best programs in Lancaster-Lebanon and has spent the last decade dominating the league. This past season Lampeter-Strasburg got moved to Section 4 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League because of the…
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Head Coach: Victor Ridenour
Lampeter-Strasburg is one of the best programs in Lancaster-Lebanon and has spent the last decade dominating the league. This past season Lampeter-Strasburg got moved to Section 4 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League because of the merger with Berks. The new Section 4 is loaded with good teams in Wyomissing, Berks Catholic, Cocalico, and several other teams. Lampeter-Strasburg did very well in the league starting 6-0 in Section 4 until they got defeated by Wyomissing in the last week of the regular season. They responded by beating Susquehanna Township in the District 3 Playoffs. The following week they got beaten by Manheim Central. Lampeter-Strasburg ended the season 9-3 with the other loss to Solanco in week 1. A successful season, but Lampater-Strasburg is used to winning Section Titles and competing for District Championships.
Coaching Update:
Head Coach Victory Ridenour replaced long-time head coach John Manion in 2021. Manion was the head coach for 23 years and had created a strong program. Ridenour was previously an assistant coach for Manion for several years. Ridenour has continued his success going 11-2 year one until eventually losing to Bishop McDevitt in the PIAA District 3 Championship Game and 9-3 last year. Ridenour is a good coach and Lampeter-Strasburg is in good hands going forward.
Key Losses:
Hunter Hildenbrand- WR/DB
Harry Wolgemuth-RB/LB
Ian Bender- TE/LB
Landon Coronado Landon Coronado 5'10" | 280 lbs | OL Lampeter Strasburg | 2023 State PA – OL/DL
Key Returnees:
Trent Wagner- QB
Carson Coleman Carson Coleman 5'7" | 160 lbs | RB Lampeter-Strasburg | 2024 State PA -RB/DB
Jonathan Mellinger Jonathan Mellinger RB Lampeter-Strasburg | 2024 PA -RB/DB
Dean Herr-WR/DB
Damoj Gray-WR/DB
Jack Groff-WR/DB
Jackson Heeter-OL/LB
Ezechiel Lukusa-OL/DL
Luke Hines Luke Hines 6'2" | 210 lbs | DL Lampeter-Strasburg | 2023 State PA -OL/LB
2023 Season Outlook:
The Lampeter-Strasburg Football team is in good shape, especially for the 2023 season. They are bringing back several key players including their quarterback Trent Wagner. I expect Wagner to make a jump this season as a returning QB. In addition, they are returning Carson Coleman Carson Coleman 5'7" | 160 lbs | RB Lampeter-Strasburg | 2024 State PA leading rusher from last year. They are also returning several other skill players Jonathan Mellinger Jonathan Mellinger RB Lampeter-Strasburg | 2024 PA , Dean Herr, Damoj Gray, and Jack Groff. I expect Lampater-Strasburg to be in contention for another League and District Title this year. A familiar place for this football program.