PRZPA Team Preview, Exeter Township

<p><strong>Season Outlook</strong>: Exeter Township went 8-3 last year, they started 8-0 on the year, but lost 3 straight games to finish the year. Exeter does bring back a good group of players and should be one of the best teams in the Lancaster-Lebanon League this season. </p>   <p><strong>Current Head Coach</strong>: Matt Bauer</p>   <p><strong>Top returning prospects for the 2024 season:</strong></p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1054493' first='Jayden' last='Zandier'] exploded on the scene last year as a wide receiver and a running back. He can score anytime he touches the ball. He has legit speed and elusiveness to make defenders miss in space. Below is what my colleague [player_tooltip player_id='1156407' first='Vic' last='Castillo'] said about Zandier earlier this year: </p>   <p>"Top 100 debut for Exeter Township's <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1054493' first='Jayden' last='Zandier']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jayden-zandier/"></a> . Some FCS schools have already inquired on Zandier to me personally, the young man is a no-brainer to be placed this highly among his 2025 classmates. A real 6'1, 170 pounds that can turn into 185 with one swift offseason of work, Zandier stood on what was supposed to be a breakout campaign and did just that, break out when it mattered most. Most of Zandier's damage came with his stationed at back in the backfield, running behind big fronts. Exeter deploys a ton of two-TE looks, they utilized a fullback in the backfield, even out of I-formations at times. Heavy looks allow Zandier, who's built like a wideout, to hit holes and open up his stride early in reps. All Zandier needs is a crease working out of gun or behind the QB. With the number of outstanding blockers working in front of him on each rep, it's a matter of Zandier exploiting any hole he sees in front of him, his exceptional vision and natural feel for the position have him doing just that. Again, Zandier's build has you suggesting he's a safety or wideout, but the young man is tougher between the tackles than his frame might suggest. He won't barrel through front-seven defenders, but Zandier can beat DB angles with his acceleration skills, while also shedding would-be tacklers who aren't in good position to bring him down. Zandier had to of recorded at least 5-7+ 50+ yard scores throughout the year, wouldn't be surprised if that number were higher. Can serve as a premier kick/punt returner in his league. Playmaker who is going to see Division One looks, especially if he runs well at camps". </p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JaydenZandier/status/1812085181072707872 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='618750' first='Pharrell' last='Caceres'] in limited carries (70 total) displayed a big play ability as a running back. He hits the hole well and explodes through it. He has a quickness to make defenders miss in space. Then when he gets into the open field he has legit speed to run by defenders. He also showed a physical style of running through contact. Caceres should have a chance to increase his production this season. </p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/PharrellCaceres/status/1719664288728543513 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1091286' first='Logan' last='Wegman'] is a good defensive lineman prospect. He has a good combination of strength and athleticism for a defensive lineman prospect. He has recently committed to Navy. Below is what my colleague [player_tooltip player_id='1156407' first='Vic' last='Castillo'] said about Wegman:</p>   <p class="text-gray-700"> "Ranks a couple spots higher than Kauffman on the DL list. In a similar boat as the Penncrest junior is Exeter Townships, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1091286' first='Logan' last='Wegman']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/logan-wegman/"></a> , who too provides his program with quality offensive line reps. That being said, despite Wegman carrying around 260 pounds, I like Wegman's tape on defense. First off, there isn't much to go off of in terms of quantity of OL reps. Definitely quality, yet just a minute or so of tackle-worthy tape isn't enough to justify a rank at that position. Much more tape aligned head-up on tackles, or shading outside. Exeter varies their line fronts, sometimes having three-man fronts, the next having four. Tough for me to gauge from my perspective still a big edge-setter and effector in run support. Great grades, can snap the football, participates in T&F. Is a tackle body aligned against other tackles, so you can't expect great speed, burst, or twitchiness off the snap, pad-level is high too. His overt power is what sticks out, reps where this young man is tossing kids aside at will. Powerful leg drive equates to a ton of displacement when at DE. Every limb attached to Wegman works toward bringing down the ball carrier, heavy puncher/hitter. Probably a project at the next level, a good one, one that will be molded to a coach's liking". </p>   <p class="text-gray-700"></p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/LoganWegman1115/status/1816972814525546523 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1131764' first='Carter' last='Redding'] is a good wide receiver for Exeter Township. He runs good routes and does a nice job catching the ball in traffic. For his route running, he shows an elite ability to use his hands and feet to make subtle moves on defenders. He also shows good hands and makes catches low and high passes well. He makes difficult catches look normal for him. He is also good after the catch by catching short passes and making a big play. Redding should have an even bigger role this year for Exeter. </p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/carterreddingg/status/1723348395341885942 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='402462' first='Riley' last='Martinez'] is a talented quarterback for Exeter Township. He had a good 1st year as a starting quarterback and I expect him to progress and have an even better season this year. Below is what I wrote about him earlier this year: </p>   <p>"<strong>Film Review</strong>: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402462' first='Riley' last='Martinez']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/riley-martinez/"></a> has good instincts inside and outside the pocket. He is a dual-threat quarterback who can beat you with his arm and his legs. He has good mechanics and footwork in the pocket. He delivers an excellent football. He also has a running ability and a quickness in the run game. Martinez should also improve even more going into his Junior Year.</p>   <p><strong>Off-Season Update</strong>: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402462' first='Riley' last='Martinez']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/riley-martinez/"></a> has been part of the various football camp circuits this summer. He has attended Penn State, Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Villanova, and more. Martinez with another strong year of playing quarterback buzz on the recruiting circles should garner more attention". </p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/rileymartinez26/status/1722050960661295274 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='647289' first='Joel' last='Ummarino'] is a good defensive player who played as a defensive end and as an inside linebacker last year for Exeter. He does a good job using his athleticism and strength to attack the offense. At linebacker, he does a good job of reading his keys and attacking downhill. He also is good at running sideline-to-sideline to make tackles. He also shows a good ability in pass coverage. At defensive end, he is a menace to deal with off the edge and is hard to block. Ummarino going into his Junior year should be able to make an even bigger impact. </p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/joel_ummarino/status/1722421153916944772 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='436973' first='Aidan' last='Dauble'] is another talented linebacker for Exter. He displays good athleticism and makes a ton of plays against the run and the pass against the opposing offense. Below is what I wrote about him last year: </p>   <p>"[player_tooltip player_id='436973' first='Aidan' last='Dauble']<strong> </strong>Exeter is 8-0 on the year and Dauble is one of the standouts on the defense for him. Playing linebacker he has shown good range and a solid job tackling players in the open field. He also has shown the speed to stay with fast players like running backs and wide receivers. In last week's game, he had 10 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and a fumble recovery. Dauble is only a Sophomore so he is just scratching the surface of his playing level". </p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/aidandauble2026/status/1722657959296094419 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='281176' first='Jayden' last='Ware'] has limited film from last year but flashed some good skills from the last two years. He has been used as a cornerback for Exeter. He does a nice job of covering wide receivers in man-to-man coverage. He gets his hands on them and uses his athleticism and speed to lock down receivers. Ware should be in for a big season for Exeter this season as a possible starter at cornerback. </p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JaydenWare_1/status/1813934633287098768 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1180767' first='Braylon' last='Reinert'] is a good prospect at defensive end and tight end. He should be an even bigger contributor this season for Exeter Township and I expect him to be a playmaker on both sides of the ball. Below is what I wrote about him earlier this year: </p>   <p>"<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1180767' first='Braylon' last='Reinert']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/braylon-reinert/"></a> played as a tight end, linebacker, and as a defensive end. At all 3 positions, he shows a good combination of strength and athleticism. At tight end, he does a nice job of blocking on the edge. He drives defenders off the ball on the edge well. He locks arms then just power drives them off the ball. On defense, he is a match-up piece that can be used off the ball and on the ball defender. In both positions, he does a nice job of reading his keys and making plays on defense. Reinert is a good player who should continue to grow and get better this season". </p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ReinertBraylon/status/1806481952427716738 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Kaleb Young has limited film from last season, as he played some defensive back, but projects as a slot receiver this year for Exeter. Looking at his off-season film Exeter has been playing him as a slot wide receiver. He shows a good ability to catch the ball in space and turn upfield for extra yards. He should get a chance to show his skills at wide receiver and defensive back this season. </p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KalebYoung0/status/1813937767027769849 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Casey Gerhart is another talented linebacker for Exeter. He does a great job of reading his keys and coming upfield to make tackles inside the box. He is a good tackler, especially in the open field. He shows good skill by dropping in coverage and taking away pass plays thrown in his direction. He has excellent instincts and when he reads a play he usually is right. Gerhart is in a spot to have a strong Senior Year. </p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/GerhartCasey18/status/1814663550217937307 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1131828' first='Tyler' last='Flanders'] plays at Exeter after transferring from Pleasant Valley at some point. Flanders does a nice job at playing in space as an outside linebacker. In the run game, he reads his keys well and comes upfield to make tackles. He is excellent at keeping contain in the run game. Then as a pass defender, he shows good skills as well. He is good at jamming receivers off the line and not letting them off the ball or blowing up short passes being thrown in his direction. Flanders is a match-up piece at linebacker who can moved around and trusted to play in space. </p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TylerFlands9/status/1813289800310342057 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Genuine Stutzman is a good match-up piece on offense for Exeter. He was used all over offensive formations in a variety of roles as a tight end. He was used as a traditional tight end and used as a blocker and as a receiver. He was used in the backfield at the fullback where he would help lead block for running backs and occasionally handoffs. He was used as a slot wide receiver as a blocker and catching the ball. Stutzman has a ton of skill as a tight end and should have a big role for Exeter this year. </p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1181581' first='Kevin' last='Oswalt'] has limited film from varsity last year but has some good film from junior varsity. He projects like he should play and possibly start on the offensive line for Exeter. He has good size standing 6'4 inches tall. In his film, he showed he has a ton of skill at the offensive line. With a good off-season in the weight room, he should play a big role for Exeter this season. </p>    <p><strong>Final Thoughts</strong>: If Exeter's offensive line can develop Exeter could make a District Title run. They have great skill positions all over the field and a quarterback to deliver them the ball. They just need to develop some players upfront and they will have a chance to be an excellent team. </p>

Season Outlook: Exeter Township went 8-3 last year, they started 8-0 on the year, but lost 3 straight games to finish the year. Exeter does bring back a good group of players and should be one of the best teams in the Lancaster-Lebanon League this season.