2023 Season Previews: Trinity Shamrocks (Camp Hill)
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After a slow start in 2022 that saw the Shamrocks start off the season 1-3, Trinity got the ball rolling and would be tough to be at the rest of the year. They would win five of their last six…
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Continue ReadingAfter a slow start in 2022 that saw the Shamrocks start off the season 1-3, Trinity got the ball rolling and would be tough to be at the rest of the year. They would win five of their last six regular-season matchups, with their only loss coming against Steelton-Highspire. In the playoffs, they would take care of Delone Catholic, Annville-Celona, West Catholic, and Executive Education Academy Charter School before falling to Southern Columbia 42-7.
Our top-ranked prospect in the class of 2026, Mickens, is already a national-level prospect who will be one of the top overall recruits in his class. He already holds offers from Alabama, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State, Texas A&M, Virginia Tech, and West Virginia among others. Elite combination of size and speed, also has the athleticism and elusiveness to be an all-around dangerous running back.
He’ll be one of the top running backs in the entire state this fall.
Spiker is a good-sized athlete who lines up at linebacker, defensive end, wide receiver, as well as both safety positions. He is making the move to Trinity from Chartiers-Houston, so it will be intriguing to see how he fits into the Trinity defense this fall. He was a productive player for Chartiers-Houston.
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A bit of an undersized wide receiver but an overall good athlete. He is a solid route runner and uses his speed to his advantage, and so does Trinity in that regard. Elusive with the ball in his hands and adds good value from a YAC standpoint.
Paynter has quality size and lines up at both linebacker and defensive end for Trinity. His future is going to be at linebacker. Good first step off the snap and does a great job creating leverage for himself as well with quality hand-fighting skills. Shows good read-and-reaction skills and a strong motor. Sound tackler racking up 74 tackles last season.
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Someone that we’re quite high on here at PRZ is Trinity quarterback Caleb Wray Caleb Wray 6’3″ | 180 lbs | QB Trinity | 2024 State PA . He’s someone we believe is even a bit of a sleeper heading into this season.
Here’s what Vic Castillo Vic Castillo RB PA had to say about him earlier this summer.rn”National Honor Society member, 3.7 GPA, running a 4.8 40 standing at 6’3, 175. I have a feeling we are going to see improvement across the board at Trinity Camp Hill. Another year of Messiahfdc df Mickens Messiahfdc df Mickens 5’11” | 185 lbs | ATH PA , another year of Tanie Young Tanie Young 5’10” | 170 lbs | ATH Trinity | 2025 State PA and Jeremiah Hargrove Jeremiah Hargrove 5’9″ | 185 lbs | ATH Carlisle | 2024 State PA , all after an offseason continuing to learn from Coach Hill and staff. This all bodes well for Caleb Wray Caleb Wray 6’3″ | 180 lbs | QB Trinity | 2024 State PA , both in terms of eyes on him moving forward, and of course, in terms of the young man continuing to progress as a passer and leader. The upside is obvious.”
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Avery Hawkins had a great summary of Helmkamp from May that I want to share below.rn”
He’s mobile and shows good bend in his stance. The 24′ prospect moves with some finesse, getting to the LB and finishing his blocking assignments assertively. His punch is good and sure to keep improving with weight training. On defense, he explodes out of his stance with a low pad level and does a great job with hand violence. His 6’5 frame is often an issue for those smaller QBs. Helmkamp shows mobility redirecting, and he’s still adding bulk. I think more FBS programs should evaluate and pull the trigger. I mean, look at his strength, his weight gain, his athleticism, his agility, and wingspan. The kind of athletic ability he displays is above average. Plus he’s gonna grow into a solid college OT which aren’t easy to locate. Right now, Helmkamp has an FBS Army offer & various FCS scholarships on the table. I think the MAC, Sun Belt, and Conference USA programs need to evaluate him fast. It couldn’t hurt for the local programs like Pitt, WVU and Penn State to get him into their respective camps either.”
Young is an intruiguing prospect that has earned a top-10 wide receiver spot and a top-100 spot overall in the class of 2025. Young has quality size at 5-foot-10 and 160-pounds to go along with good speed with a reported 4.5 forty-yard dash. Quality route running skills and good, strong hands make him a threat to catch any ball thrown his way. Recorded 16 receptions for 239 yards and three touchdowns last season.
Jeremiah Hargrove Jeremiah Hargrove 5'9" | 185 lbs | ATH Carlisle | 2024 State PA
Jeremiah Hargrove Jeremiah Hargrove 5'9" | 185 lbs | ATH Carlisle | 2024 State PA
Intriguing prospect for Trinity. Underzied at 5-foot-9 but has good length for the size and is a good athlete. Coverage skills show a strong foundation and does a good job of getting to the receiver quickly once the ball is in the air. Has had quality production on both sides of the ball as a wide receiver and cornerback.
Additional names to know:
2024 OG Lucas Britten
2025 OT Misiafa Ili
2024 FS Collin Morrow Collin Morrow 5'10" | 165 lbs | DB Trinity (CH) | 2024 State PA
2025 RB Christian Joy Christian Joy 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB Trinity | 2025 State PA
2025 LB Jacob Ness
2025 WR Payton Schaffner Payton Schaffner 6'2" | 195 lbs | DB Trinity | 2025 PA