2021 Central Clarion Wildcats Football Preview
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With the retirement of Hall of Fame Coach Larry Wiser, former Offensive Coordinator Dave Eggleton has taken over the reigns of the Central Clarion Wildcats Football program in 2021. Coach Eggleton was on the the Clarion Bobcats’ staff in 2019 and the newly formed Wildcats in 2020, after spending six seasons as the Clarion-Limestone Lions’ mentor.
The Wildcats finished the 2020 campaign with a 5-2 record and a spot in the District Nine Class-AA semifinals.
The Wildcats lost a number of key players to graduation from the 2020 squad, including All-State players Cal German, Ethan Burford, Cutter Boggess and Beau Verdill, but have a good core of returnees who made major contributions to the team.
Among those key players are: Cooper Shall (Slot/Safety), Breckin Rex (Running Back Linebacker), Kaoz Baker (Two-way Lineman), Luca Cherico(Two-way Lineman), Christian Simko (Wide Receiver/Defensive Back), Cole Wrhen (Two-way Lineman), Kolten Bradley (Offensive Lineman, Ryan Hummell (Defensive Back), Tommy Smith (Defensive End).
The quarterback duties will be shared by Hummell and Jase Ferguson.
Coach Eggleton shared his expectations for this season’s Wildcats. “We want to focus on getting better each week. If we do that, we will be in the position we want to be at the end of the season.
He added, :I am excited to begin the season. We have had great workouts all winter, spring and summer. This group of guys have really stepped up.”
Coach Eggleton likes what he sees from the guys up front. “We have several players who have had a great camp so far, but one unit that stands out for me is our offensive line. This group has been working very hard and is going to be much improved over last years team. We have 7 guys working in those 5 spots. Luca Cherico, Cole Wrhen, Kolton Bradley, Kaoz Baker, Mason Songer, Ian Hagen, and Kaleb Kiehl.”
Assisting Coach Eggleton, on the Wildcats’ staff will be Dave Louder, Cam Kirkland, Doug Knepp, Mike Ferguson and Kevin “Fonzie” Slike.
(Have A Great Season Wildcats!!!!)
(2021 Wildcats Schedule and Roster Below)
Central Clarion Wildcats Football 2021 Schedule
Friday, August 27th – Punxsutawney – Home – 7:00 PM (At Clarion University)
Friday, September 3rd – Moniteau – Away – 7:00PM
Friday, September 10th – Karns City – Away – 7:00PM
Friday, September 17th – Brookville – Home – 7:00PM (at Clarion-Limestone)
Friday, September 24th – St. Marys – Away – 7:00PM
Friday, October 1st – Kane – Home – 7:00PM (at Clarion University)
Friday, October 8th – Ridgway – Home – 7:00PM (at Clarion-University)
Friday, October 15th – Bradford – Away – 7:00PM
Friday, October 22nd – DuBois – 7:00PM (at Clarion-Limestone)
Friday, October 29th – Clearfield – Away – 7:00PM
2021 Central Clarion Wildcats Roster (Player – Jersey Number – Weight – Height)
Seniors
Kaoz Baker 67 255 6′ 0″
Kolton Bradley 64 190 5′ 10″
Luca Cherico 52 215 6′ 0″
Charlie Franchino 14 200 6′ 3″
Ian Hagan 85 205 6′ 4″
Hayden Haines 35 165 5′ 10″
Braden Hepburn 60 170 5′ 10″
Kaleb Keihl 56 205 6′ 0″
Breckin Rex 20 152 5′ 10″
Christian Simko 5 162 6′ 2″
Brock Smith 4 145 5′ 10″
Mason Songer 62 245 6′ 3″
Brian Schill 63 208 5’10”
Cole Wrhen 66 200 5′ 10″
Juniors
Chris Anthony 18 190 5′ 10″
John Burke 36 175 6′ 4″
Will Clark 2 150 5′ 11″
Frank DiChristina 77 240 5′ 10″
Trevor Finefrock 85 180 6′ 0″
Dawson Hotchkiss 80 145 5′ 10″
Ryan Hummell 11 175 5′ 11″
Ashton Rex 22 160 5′ 10″
Lukas Wyant 70 270 5′ 9″
Sophomores
Dauntae Girvan 31 185 6′ 2″
Noah Naser 21 185 5′ 9″
Brady Quinn 28 140 5′ 9″
Coleman Slater 51 185 5′ 10″
Jake Smith 55 165 5′ 6″
Kothan Smith 3 155 5′ 10″
Tommy Smith 8 170 6′ 2″
Holden Sparks 75 155 5′ 9″
Colby Wright 86 230 6′ 3″
Freshmen
Braylon Beckwith 30 150 5′ 8″
Jase Ferguson 1 165 5′ 11″
Kohen Kemmer 81 140 5′ 9″
Coaches
Head Coach Dave Eggleton
Assistant Coach Dave Louder
Assistant Coach Doug Knepp
Assistant Coach Cam Kirkland
Assistant Coach Mike Ferguson
Equipment Manager Kevin “Fonz” Slike