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Article published September 1, 2010
On the same page Raiders look for familiarity to breed success
JACKSON TWP — Seneca Valley's football players are much more familiar with the spread offense this season. Coach Don Holl is hoping it shows on the field. The Raiders' first test of 2010 comes Friday when they travels to Norwin. "As expected, we are light years ahead of where we were at this time last year," said Holl, who installed the offense after taking over the program in March 2009. "As far as the mechanics for both Donny (Holl, quarterback) and the receivers, everybody is so much more comfortable now with the routes." Looking to catch passes from Donny Holl will be starting wideouts Jordan Glaser, Mike Martin, Troy Witt and tight end Pat Kulp. The starting 'X' receiver — on the outside — has yet to be determined. Jack Graham will start at halfback and, when needed, David Hall will play fullback. Along with Kulp at tight end, the projected starting offensive line will be Tyler Boozel at left tackle, Kevin Locke at left guard, Seth DeHart at center, Jeff Palmer at right guard and David Miller at right tackle. The Raiders used recent scrimmages against New Castle, Altoona and Hopewell to work out some kinks. "We played OK at times," said Coach Holl. "We weren't that sharp, but came up with a few big plays. But we also were not treating it like a game." Norwin is now being coached by Art Tragesser, who previously mentored teams at Penn-Trafford and Jeannette. This will be the fifth straight year that the Raiders and Knights have opened a season against each other. SV last defeated Norwin in 2006 (21-17). The Knights have won three straight in the series, including last year's contest 17-7.
Seneca Valley is 21-24-1 all-time in season openers. Tragesser could not be reached for comment.
