New Oxford

Colonials

New Oxford's Hunter Ringrose tackles Cody Phillips during preseason practice in August. (Clare Becker -- GameTimePA.com)

By Teddy Feinberg

GameTimePA.com

New Oxford was a good football team a season ago — a 6-5 club and a playoff outfit as well.

But this year the Colonials must replace some key personnel and move up a division. While New Oxford competed in Division II last year, the program now moves to the Division I ranks. Such will provide the team with a unique set of challenges — primarily in tackling a more challenging schedule.

“Truthfully, it’s not something we can control,” head coach Jason Thurston said. “We are aware it’ll be a challenge. Our kids have to step it up this year, and they really did. This was the best offseason participation I’ve seen from a team in my 17 years coaching football. They really answered the call.”

Offense

Quarterback >> The first order of business will be replacing quarterback Anthony Lippy. Thurston said two players — senior Jordan Gardner and junior Corban Czap — were battling it out in training camp.

According to Thurston, Gardner (6-foot-3, 200 pounds) is a classic pocket passer, while Czap is an athletic player who can make things happen with his feet.

Thurston added he’d like to avoid a two-quarterback attack.

Running back >> Although Wesley Beans graduated this offseason, Thurston said he still likes his contingent of returnees: fullback Hunter Ringrose (a straight-ahead runner and team captain); Daulton Snyder (fast and shifty); and Josh Shultz (big and agile).

Receivers >> If Gardner doesn’t win the quarterback competition, Thurston said he’ll fit in well at wide receiver. Joining him on the outside would be senior Cameron Gay and junior Bret Savaleski.

Offensive line >> Three senior starters are back — Jake Rabine (center), Max Lippy (guard) and Quinton Rebert (guard). Another senior, Caleb Muller, has experience playing center, guard and tackle.

Defense

Defensive line >> The team expects seniors on the offensive front to take snaps in the defensive trenches as well. Also, keep an eye on junior defensive end Joey Hoffman.

Linebackers >> Thurston likes his linebacking corps. Rabine, the offensive center, is also the team’s MLB. The head coach praised the instincts of Shultz and Elijah Myers.

Secondary >> The Colonials will play with five defensive backs, in part to get better team speed against perimeter-oriented rushing attacks, and in part to counter spread offenses populating Division I football.

Keegan Romanoff (cornerback), Trevon Brown (cornerback), Gardner (free safety), Kevin Moser (safety) and Ringrose (safety) all had good camps.

Special teams

Senior kicker Trey Parrish is a player the Colonials can count on. Watch him punt as well in 2014.

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Save the date >> The Colonials will travel to nearby rival Gettysburg on Sept. 5. It will be the Warriors’ home opener on their brand-new turf field. Expect a big crowd.

Bottom line >> This team takes a step forward into Division I. Will it lead to a step back in the win-loss column?

Number	Name	Position	Grade
2	Tyler Carnes	WB, CB	Jr.
3	Trevon Brown	WB, CB	Jr.
4	Jordan Gardner (C)	QB, FS	Sr.
6	Ben Rivera	WR, CB	Jr.
7	Corban Czap	QB, FS	Jr.
8	Donald Fischer	HB, SS	Sr.
9	Cameron Gay (C)	WR, LB	Sr.
10	Eric Alt	WR, CB	So.
11	Trey Parrish	K, P	Sr.
14	Michael Rockey	WR, CB	Sr.
15	Brett Saveleski	WR, DE	Jr.
18	Tanner Miller	QB, CB	So.
19	Jon Sanford	WR, CB	Jr.
20	Peyton Kline	WB, LB	Jr.
21	Keegan Romanoff	WB, CB	Sr.
22	Cody Phillips	FB, LB	Jr.
23	Daulton Snyder	HB, SS	Sr.
24	Jon Alpaugh	WR, CB	Jr.
25	Aaron Becker	WR, CB	So.
26	Zac Schreiber	WR, FS	Sr.
27	Kyle Lovisone	WR, CB	So.
28	Wesley Gayle	HB, CB	So.
29	Kyle West	HB, FS	Jr.
30	Kevin Moser	HB, FS	So.
31	DJ Stockman	WR, LB	So.
32	Brandon Scott	FB, SS	So.
33	Josh Shultz	FB, LB	Jr.
36	Ferrious Ashford	WR, SS	So.
39	Caleb Moser	WR, LB	Sr.
40	Hunter Ringrose (C)	FB, SS	Sr.
42	Connor Pohlman	FB, SS	Jr.
43	Corey Gartrell	FB, LB	Sr.
44	Elijah Myers	FB, LB	Jr.
46	Alex Granruth	WR, CB	Jr.
50	Jake Rabine	C, LB	Sr.
51	Sammy Smith	C, DT	Jr.
52	Dylan Colon	T, DE	So.
54	Logan Noel	G, DT	So.
55	Dalton Smith	T, DE	Jr.
56	Max Lippy (C)	G, DE	Sr.
57	Devin Carrington	T, DT	Jr.
58	Caleb Muller	T, DT	Sr.
61	Austin Bosserman	G, DT	So.
62	Shane Barber	G, DE	Jr.
63	Adam Deatrick	C, DE	Jr.
65	Logan Luckenbaugh	G, DE	Sr.
67	Evan Guth	G, DT	So.
67	Joey Hoffman	TE, DE	Jr.
70	Darian Williams	T, DT	So.
72	Jordan Shields	T, DT	Jr.
73	Logan Smith	T, DT	Jr.
75	Noah Ness	G, DT	So.
76	Quinton Rebert	G, DT	Sr.
77	Brock Hartman	T, DT	Jr.
80	Shane Rolle	TE, FS	Jr.
81	Zach Bender	WR, FS	Jr.
83	Justin Reese	WR, CB	So.
84	Cody Zumwalt	TE, DE	Jr.
85	Michael Ryan	WR, CB	So.
81	Zach Bender	WR, FS	Jr.
83	Justin Reese	WR, CB	So.
84	Cody Zumwalt	TE, DE	Jr.
85	Michael Ryan	WR, CB	So.
86	Nathan Toms	WR, CB	Jr.

Date	Opponent	Time
8/29	Bermudian Springs	7 p.m.
9/5	@ Gettysburg	7 p.m.
9/12	@ Biglerville	7 p.m.
9/19	@ South Western	7:30 p.m.
9/26	Spring Grove	7 p.m.
10/3	Central York	7 p.m.
10/10	@ Red Lion	7 p.m.
10/17	Dallastown	7 p.m.
10/24	@ William Penn	7 p.m.
10/31	Northeastern	7 p.m.

Select any year to see the results

6-5

2013
4-6

2012
2-8

2011
3-7

2010
5-6

2009

Select any year to see the results.

2013

W/L	Team	Score
L	Bermudian Springs	27-34
W	James Buchanan	55-14
W	Waynesboro	51-14
W	South Western	24-17
L	Dallastown	17-34
W	Northeastern	42-0
W	Kennard-Dale	21-0
W	Susquehannock	41-14
L	Dover	17-45
L	West York	24-38
District 3 Class AAA First round
L	Bishop McDevitt	14-63

2012

W/L	Team	Score
L	Bermudian Springs	0-21
W	James Buchanan	56-19
L	Waynesboro	0-9
L	South Western	0-52
L	Dallastown	7-21
L	Northeastern	14-28
W	Kennard-Dale	26-14
W	Susquehannock	38-12
W	Dover	22-15
L	West York	0-35

2011

W/L	Team	Score
L	Delone Catholic	21-40
L	Greencastle-Antrim	0-42
L	Waynesboro	7-14
L	Central York	6-54
L	Red Lion	14-35
L	Northeastern	7-18
W	Kennard-Dale	26-22
W	Susquehannock	21-7
L	Dover	15-20
L	West York	0-28

2010

W/L	Team	Score
L	Delone Catholic	0-14
L	Greencastle-Antrim	0-37
W	Waynesboro	21-10
L	Central York	0-54
L	Red Lion	6-56
W	Northeastern	21-14
L	Kennard-Dale	14-16
W	Susquehannock	16-7
L	Dover	19-32
L	West York	7-40

2009

W/L	Team	Score
W	Waynesboro	27-7
W	Northern Lebanon	33-23
W	York County Tech	41-18
L	Dallastown	0-16
L	Central York	7-34
L	William Penn	7-35
L	Spring Grove	7-14 (OT)
W	Red Lion	14-0
W	Dover	28-7
L	South Western	13-42
District 3 Class AAA first round
L	Susquehanna Township	7-42

2013 Stats

total

Pts for	Pts Against	Turnover Ratio
333	273	0

Rushing

Rush	Yards	TD
406	2660	34

Passing

Completions	Attempts	Yards	TD
88	189	989	10

YAIAA Div. I
Class AAA
Coach: Jason Thurston (10-11)