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expectations, and if you match it with
the work ethic they’ve had this offseason
we have a reason to be excited and have
those expectations.
“We have a lot of experience, and
throughout their careers, they’ve learned
how to win. At this point, we’re hoping
they can have the same success as previous
classes had and teach the younger
kids what it takes to win so we can keep
it going.”
Ligonier Valley was picked as the favorite
to win the Heritage Conference by
eight of the 10 coaches.
The Rams lost a talented group that
included Daugherty, Aaron Sheeder,
the late Joey Dubics, Nathan Burns,
Cole Peters, Jake Neiderhiser and Matt
McVicker, but there are plenty of offensive
weapons remaining.
The returning group is led by Tutino,
who caught 55 passes for 1,030 yards and
16 touchdowns and rushed for 317 yards
and five more scores a year ago.
Senior John Caldwell returns at quarterback
after throwing for 1,500 yards and
20 touchdowns. Caldwell didn’t begin the
season as the starter. JuniorSamSheeder
started the first four games before a knee
injury ended his season.
“When we lost Sam it, changed our
whole complexion of our football team,”
Beitel said. “It changed the role of
Jackson, and John came into the fold.
John did a tremendous job and what
he and others did in the playoff game
againstDunmore was great experience.”
With Tutino and Daugherty sidelined,
the Rams almost pulled off the victory
behind Caldwell, who connected with
Sullivan Schueltz and Cage Dowden for
big plays.
“Sam’s role will be expanded in the
backfield,” Beitel said. “He’ll do some of
the things Jackson did for us. I expect big
things from him, as well.”
Daugherty completed 26 of 35 passes
for 544 yards and nine touchdowns,
rushed for 1,040 yards and 19 scores and
he caught 42 passes for 876 yards and
10 touchdowns.
Sheeder completed 19 of 27 passes for
327 yards and five touchdowns before
the injury.
TheRamsreturntwo offensive linemen
— junior Mike Petrof and senior Blake
Bridge — but must find a replacement
for a three-year starter at center, Matt
McVicker.
Beitel said the strength of the team
is on the defense, where Petrof, Bridge
and 6-foot-5, 240-pound junior Christian
Jablonski return. Jablonski recorded a
standing broad jump of 9 feet, 7 inches
at a college camp.
“That is one the measurables college
recruiters look at,” Beitel said. “Christian
opened some eyes.”
The Rams secondary should be strong
with Zach Beitel, the coach’s son, Tutino
and Schueltz returning. Beitel said
senior Andrew Kuzemchak, a former
soccer standout, is the talk of camp and
is looking for big things from him.
“He came out as a junior, looking to
help us in kicking,” Beitel said. “But he
fell in love with our weight program and
fell in love on how we prepare athletes.
He’s flourished at a couple seven-on-sevens
and other activities. He’s penciled is
as a starter.”
And the Rams don’t seem ready to slow
down anytime soon.
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