AROUND THE CAMPS: Lackawanna Trail, Western Wayne have lofty goals, star players

CLINTON TWP. — Lackawanna Trail is coming off an unforgettable high school football season in the program’s history.

As the sun came up Wednesday morning for another summer workout, the Lions took another step away from their run to the PIAA Class 1A quarterfinals and one step forward toward the future.

“Last year, we got to the quarterfinals and gained a lot of experience, and we are coming back with some new guys who I know will do great,” said Lackawanna Trail running back Demitrius Douglas, a starter who gained 808 yards and 11 touchdowns. “We worked hard all summer, putting our heads down and grinding. We want to have the kind of success that we had last year and even better.”

AROUND THE CAMPS: Lackawanna Trail and Western Wayne

Lackawanna Trail finished with a school-record 13-1 overall record and lost to eventual state champion Steelton-Highspire in the postseason.

The Lions lost a lot of production in the backfield. Times-Tribune Offensive Player of the Year Lukas Gumble, four-year starting fullback Hunter Patterson and starting quarterback Stephen Jervis all graduated. Those three gained 2,502 yards and 47 touchdowns on the ground, and Jervis threw for 691 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Douglas is part of a backfield that has speed. He is the school record holder in the 100-meter dash. Isaac Ryon has experience, gained 235 yards and scored two touchdowns last season. Tyler Jervis takes over at quarterback for his brother.

“During the offseason, we worked really hard,” Ryon said. “Lukas Gumble taught me a lot last season. The coaches have really helped me, and we should have a good year.”

Lackawanna Trail excels at the Wing-T offense. This year’s offensive line returns size and experience. There are holes to fill, but Lucas Evans is a solid junior tackle at 6-foot-3, 265 pounds.

“Things are going really well,” said…

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Author : The Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pa.

Publish date : 2024-08-14 19:01:00

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