TEAM NAME: BETHLEHEM
LOCATION: Delmar, NY
SECTION: 2
CLASS: AA
LEAGUE: Liberty Division
HEAD COACH: Rick Leach OC: Chris Berschwinger, DC: Jim Smith
NICKNAME: Eagles
TEAM COLORS: Black and Orange
2008 RECORD 4-5 (4-2 in division, lost in 1st round to Lasalle)
2007 RECORD: 4-5 (2-5, missed playoffs)
LAST LEAGUE/CONF. TITLE: 2001
LAST SECTION TITLE: 2001
LAST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: None
OFFENSIVE SCHEME: Wing-T
DEFENSIVE SCHEME: Four-Four
OFF. STARTERS RETURNING: 2
DEF. STARTERS RETURNING: 3
RETURNING TOP STATISTICALLY LEADERS: Casiem Maxwell (6TD)
OFFENSE

Ted Abriel (OL), Mike Deruve (WR), Casiem Maxwell (RB)







DEFENSE

Ryan Ference (DB), Zach McDowell (LB)










SPECIAL TEAMS










RETURNING ALL CONFERENCE:

Casiem Maxwell: First team defensive back
















RETURNING ALL SECTION:







RETURNING ALL STATE:







KEY PLAYER LOSSES:

Vince Adams ©,Mike Bonacci (LB), Randy Bowers (QB), Sam Gallup (RB), Sean Murphy (RB)

Kyle Niehaus (WR-DB)













Keys to Season

1) Many new guys need to come up to speed quickly, especially 4 new starters on the offensive line




2) We need to get off to a good start




3) Staying healthy at the skill positions







ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:










Other Team Information

Scrimmage Information: @ Niskayuna w/Averill Park, Colonie

Website: www.bethlehemfootball.com

Field Name:

Playing Surface: Grass




Additional Information: Most of our home games will now be played in the afternoon.