2023 Season Preview Penn Manor

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Penn Manor Comets have gone 5-5 in back to back seasons and are our hoping that this 2023 campaign will get them over .500 for the first time in the John Brubaker era. Entering year 9 as their Head Coach, Coach Bru has some seniors that he can work with, but his younger classes have some players to keep an eye on. Playing in a very competitive Section 1 of the LLBerks League does the Comets no favors, with a schedule that includes 5 playoff times from a year ago, nothing will be easy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Key Returning Players:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["663305"],"_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":"The prized recruit and one of the most slept on names in the state is [player_tooltip player_id='855930' first='Dhamir' last='Wesley']. Sawing him play as a true freshmen he stood out to to me back then, had a feeling others would finally start noticing his talents too. Wesley is a monster on the defensive line for the Comets and has great hands and route running ability at tight end. He has earned first team all-section honors the past two years and all-state honors could be on his way this fall. Drawing interest from many FCS and FBS Level schools across the east coast, our own [player_tooltip player_id='1156407' first='Vic' last='Castillo'] broke down his tape last month:rnrnTalking about u003cspan class=u0022pn-tooltip pn-player-linku0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022name-pointeru0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='855930' first='Dhamir' last='Wesley']u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e with local PRZ scouts, we all agree that the kid has promising tape, as well as an even more promising build. 6'5, a less-than sloppy 260 pounds. Penn Manor's EDGE/TE prospect has made his rounds to numerous camps this Summer, still awaiting his first opportunity at playing ball at the next level. We all can agree, again, that u003cspan class=u0022pn-tooltip pn-player-linku0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022name-pointeru0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='855930' first='Dhamir' last='Wesley']u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e will eventually find an opportunity in the form of an offer, yet A Division One call should and still could be made before the season begins. He recently camped at Villanova and Maryland. 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Furnier has made plays defensively for Coach Brubaker's typically staunch defense, and can cover both tight ends and receivers with the best of them. He plays more in the box from his safety position as he is the type of safety that loves to mix it up in the run game. With a focused good senior year, I could see many division 2 and 3 scouts looking his way, this will all depend on how he responds though.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_2_player_details_player_name":"Kyle Sullenberger","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_2_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_2_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_2_player_details_position":"2405","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_2_player_details_school":"Penn Manor","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_2_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_2_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"If Sullenberger would be let's say 5'10 or higher then all of the PSAC would know about him already. Unfortunately he is only 5'6 but that does not mean he cannot hang with the best linemen in Section 1. A tough little bugger, Sullenberger will always beat you off the ball and is strong enough if he gets you extended it is going to be a long night. He gets a very low base on every snap, even the strongest most powerful lineman in the league are not able to bull rush him. 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He is a good route runner who can find the whole in your defense, he does this and a good final season will be in store for Torres.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["618724"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"The brother of former starting quarterback Eli Warfel, Jack is no slouch himself.  Playing quarterback, receiver and running back throughout his young career, the younger Warfel is set to have an impact as a receiver this fall for Penn Manor. Just like Eli, he has good speed and is very aware of how the Comets like to run their offense considering he has played everywhere except the offensive line. Warfel's speed was on display at our Showcase camp this past winter and he displayed good hands and route awareness too.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_5_player_details_player_name":"Kyle Schmidtke","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_5_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_5_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_5_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_5_player_details_school":"Penn Manor","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_5_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_5_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_5_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Schmidtke really came into his at middle linebacker last year for the Comets. Due to injuries to a couple of key starters Schmidtke was forced to step in as a sophomore and lead what was one of the better defenses in the conference. And step in and step up he did notching close to 100 tackles and 5 sacks, pretty impressive work. With a year under his belt expect him to be one of the better linebackers in District 3, and do not be shocked if he leads the league in tackles.rnrnhttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/16735163/633887f8a68092050046eaeb","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_6_player_details_player_name":"Ty Washington","_player_evaluations_6_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_6_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_6_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_6_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_6_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_6_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_6_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_6_player_details_school":"Penn Manor","_player_evaluations_6_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_6_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_6_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_6_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_6_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Washington is a big man with big wheels and if he can put it all together should easily receive all conference honors on the defensive line.  At 6'4 he is a force at defensive tackle with strength and good quickness to boot. Ty Washington can be a good presence in the middle of their defensive line, when healthy he sure has proven it.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["647813"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"Up next is one of two quarterbacks that you could see replacing Eli Warfel next fall, first up is [player_tooltip player_id='647813' first='Collin' last='Robinson']. The sophomore to be has some wheels on him already running a sub 4.9 40 and has good vision of the entire field. What I enjoy most about his game is the way he can throw while on the run. For his age he is very accurate while on the move, constantly connecting on deep passes while defenders are trying to track him down. If he is not named their starting quarterback do not expect to see him on the bench, offensive coordinator Joel Boas will find a way for him to get on the field.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_8_player_details_player_name":"Joel Boas","_player_evaluations_8_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_8_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_8_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_8_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_8_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_8_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_8_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_8_player_details_school":"Penn Manor","_player_evaluations_8_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_8_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_8_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_8_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_8_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"Joel [player_tooltip player_id='1848461' first='JJ' last='Boas'] is back and healthy after missing nearly the last two seasons with various injuries. Still not quite cleared for full contact coming back from his ACL tear, Boas can sling it with the best of them. Standing at a little over 6 feet and when healthy has exceptional speed, Boas could be the answer at quarterback. He is very precise and accurate on his deep ball and does not turn it over that often. It will all come down to his health for 2023, if he is he will be one of the better signal callers in the league. If not, then it will be [player_tooltip player_id='647813' first='Collin' last='Robinson']'s time to shine.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["618732"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"Rothan has made most of his playing time thus far in his high school career and is going to be rewarded with a big final season in Millersville. A coaches dream with his route running Rothan could be a nice compliment to Wesley and take some pressure off whoever their new starting quarterback may end up being. We have seen him shine at our showcase events as well, the kid is committed to his craft.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":10,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64c190658d40e"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">FINAL THOUGHTS:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Penn Manor faces an uphill battle annually as they have to face perennial district 3 favorites Wilson, Manheim Township and Hempfield every season. They will also take on much improved Cedar Crest and Reading squads, so suffice to say even getting back to 5-5 would be impressive. With the number of seniors who have graduated, I am not sure if the Comets are ready to compete this year, but I really like they're chances in 2025 and 2026. They have a stable of young talent and with the way their coaching staff has been working, Penn Manor is long overdue for another playoff run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->