2023 Season Preview Cocalico

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The reigning District 3 5A Champion Cocalico Eagles are here to stay as Coach Bryan Strohl enters his fourth season as their Head Coach. Coach Strohl did a masterful job last season, particularly in the District title game where the Eagles took down the heavily favored Exeter 34-14. This was Cocalico's first district title with Coach Strohl as their head coach and their 2nd since 2019, they are one of the best coached squads in the state, not an opinion but a fact. After starting the season 3-4, the Eagles would go on a 7 game winning streak all their way to district gold before bowing out in the state playoffs to Pine-Richland. They graduated a number of key seniors, but return a number of contributors that should put them in good contention for more championship hardware.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["827551"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"One of the top running backs in Pennsylvania [player_tooltip player_id='827551' first='Sam' last='Steffey'] is back  and ready to have a monster senior season. The Eagles run a heavy triple option based offense so do not be surprised if Steffey leads District 3 in carries and rushing yards. He caught Coach Weider's attention this past spring:rnrnu003cemu003eSteffey played fullback for Cocalico last year in their Veer Offense. He is a dynamic full-back that is really good when he gets into the open field. Steffey has good lateral quickness that hits the hole well. He is a physical runner that never goes down after the 1st tackler. Steffey also has elite speed and when he gets into the open field he just runs by defenders for big plays. Steffey is a talented running back who should have a good chance to play College Football after a strong Senior year.u003c/emu003ernrnThe young man is a perfect fit for the Eagles offense, racking up first team all state honors last season, he has a 3.7 GPA, anything else you need college coaches?","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1131728' first='Brayden' last='Eppinette']","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"Cocalico","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_1_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_1_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Eppinette can play no need for an explanation, this young man has been making plays for Cocalico since he was a freshman. The all-conference selection is back and healthy with an expanded role on offense expected. This rising junior has big time speed and makes plays at his safety position on defense, even picking off a pass in the District Championship. He also took a toss sweep nearly 50 yards for a touchdown in that same game to put the hometown Exeter Eagles to bed for good. 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With the depth in Cocalico's running back room it would make sense to see him more defensively as he enters his sophomore campaign. He is the perfect fit for what the Eagles are all about tough, big heart, and ready to take on any challengers. 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