PRZNY Team Previews: Lancaster Legends

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Last Season (9-2)</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lancaster had a fantastic 2023 season, losing just 2 games. Unfortunately both of those losses were to Bennett, including their Section VI title game that sent the Tigers on to the State playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Top Prospect</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["528731"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1357810,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ad06ab8a309"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An excellent passer with solid vision and goes through his progressions well. [player_tooltip player_id='528731' first='Alex' last='Krupa'] was the third leading passer in Section VI in just his first varsity season. Krupa has pinpoint accuracy and can put the ball where only his receiver can get it. This air attack should get Alex more recognition and his stock will rise throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Three X-Factors</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1283969"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1357811,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ad06ab8a3c6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">At this time, it is tough to say who Krupa's number 1 target will be but [player_tooltip player_id='1283969' first='Blake' last='Minsterman'] is a prime candidate. Blake is the most recognizable option in the Legends offense with crisp route running, solid hands and his versatility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1283990"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1357812,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ad06ab8a451"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1283990' first='John' last='Gang'] is a tough cross the middle slot receiver. A player that is willing to fight for those extra yards and move the chains. His concentration and ability to catch the ball in traffic separates him from his peers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":1357813,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Andrew Moberg","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"185","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lancaster","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ad06ab8a549"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As a junior, Andrew Moberg led the Legends in sacks with 7. He is quick and has great technique. Moberg is incredibly fast for a player in his position and has a high motor. He will be one of the leaders on Lancaster's defense in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Breakout Player</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1595095"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ad06ab8a62e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 leading rusher, Chris Gill has graduated leaving the lead back position open. Enter [player_tooltip player_id='1595095' first='Danny' last='Ahearn'], a quick and shifty runner that is invaluable in the passing game. He has good vision and follows his blockers well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Names to Know</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table {"hasFixedLayout":false} --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Position</span></strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player</span></strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Class</span></strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Notes</span></strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">ATH</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1293205' first='Justin' last='Hartwig']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2025</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">A triple threat athlete as a WR, DB and Returner</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">OL</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Noah Hughes</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2025</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">An aggressive lineman that plays with a mean streak</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">OL</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Owen Haffa</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2025</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Solid technique and entrusted to protect Krupa's blind side</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">LB</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Michael Falls</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2025</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Aggressive at the point of attack - may led the Legends in tackles in 2024</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">DL</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1720878' first='Brayden' last='Klinger']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6'4 220 DE with a long wingspan that can really help their front four</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Key Losses</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>OL</td><td>Jake Musialowski</td><td>St. John Fisher</td></tr><tr><td>RB</td><td>Chris Gill</td><td>Leading Rusher</td></tr><tr><td>LB</td><td>Brendan Mahony</td><td>Leading Tackler</td></tr><tr><td>LB</td><td>Jack Speyer</td><td>Lead the team in interceptions</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2024 Schedule</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1356844,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/Lancaster-Legends-Schedule.jpg?w=797" alt="" class="wp-image-1356844" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Twitter</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2024 Outlook</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Current Head Coach:</strong> <strong>Eric Rupp (Entering his 9th season)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lancaster will open the season at home against Class V Champions, McQuaid Jesuit out of Rochester. From there, they will go on to face their regular Class AA rivals, including new to the class, the Lockport Lions. October 20th at Orchard Park will be a game to watch as those two teams are amongst the top in their class but Lancaster's calendar is marked for October 4th when they get their chance to gain retribution over reigning Section VI champions, Bennett. Lancaster closes the regular season on the road against Depew from Class B.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3 Things Going For The</strong> <strong>Legends</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A top 20 QB prospect in [player_tooltip player_id='528731' first='Alex' last='Krupa']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highly touted WR prospects in [player_tooltip player_id='1283969' first='Blake' last='Minsterman'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1283990' first='John' last='Gang']. [player_tooltip player_id='1293205' first='Justin' last='Hartwig'] and rising star, Chase Sigliani from the Class of '26 will also contribute</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Up-and-coming RB [player_tooltip player_id='1595095' first='Danny' last='Ahearn'] will fit perfectly in Lancaster's wide open pass-heavy attack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>1 Area of Concern</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The loss of LBs Brandon Mahony and Jack Speyer leave a hole in the middle of their defense. Who is set to replace their leaders in tackles and interceptions is yet to be seen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Last Word</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lancaster has a lot going for them offensively with a high power attack led by [player_tooltip player_id='528731' first='Alex' last='Krupa']. Class AA in Section VI has been predominantly one-sided for the last three seasons but with much movement in the class and the upgrades Lancaster is making, they have a legitimate chance to win a Section VI championship. Their first since 2019.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->