By RICHIE HALL
Reporter Sports Editor
Don’t plan on getting too much past the Guerin Catholic football team this year.
The Golden Eagles have several experienced defensive players, including a couple of three-year starters. Add that to a senior quarterback and a solid looking offensive game, and this could be another successful season for Guerin.
The defense will be anchored by two senior linebackers: Jake Labus on the outside and Logan Weaver on the inside. Both are three-year starters. Other key defenders returning are linebackers, outside Sam Ashton and inside Charlie Bock.
In addition, GC coach Tom Dilley said there will be other people helping out on defense as well.
“Chris Castillo is a senior who will play on the defensive line a lot,” said Dilley. “We’ve got another junior, Hank Bates, who’s going to be an outside linebacker and work with the D-line as well. Nick Szymczak will be a sophomore that looks like he’s going to get a lot of playing time.”
On the offensive side, senior Luke Keller returns as the Golden Eagles’ quarterback. Keller had a great season last year, passing for 1027 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Senior Thomas Kaser got a ton of experience last season, with Dilley noting that he “was a slot receiver and part-time tailback who played almost every down.” Kaser will be in at tailback this season, and it appears he will be getting the primary rushing duties.
The offensive line will be new, and relatively young. However, Dilley likes what he is seeing from his new linemen so far.
“We have a couple sophomores, Mike McGreal and Charlie Sawyer who are doing a good job,” said Dilley. “Matt Loso was coming on. He’ll be out for a couple weeks, but he’ll be back. He’s a senior that didn’t play last year, but he’s going to be a big important part of our squad.”
Others to look for on the line are Chris Augustinovicz, Nico Albert and Sam Brown, a newcomer to the team. Albert will also see some defensive time as well.
The Golden Eagles open their season on the road tonight at Martinsville.
