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April 22, 2005

Bald Eagles Announce 2005 Recruiting Class

   
 

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. - The Lock Haven Football Program and head coach John Klacik announced the 2005 recruiting class today (April 22).  Twenty-seven freshman and four transfers make up the list of newcomers to the squad.  A majority of the class stayed inside the Keystone borders, while two hail from Virginia, one from New York and one from North Carolina.

“The key with any recruiting class is to bring in student-athletes that can make an immediate impact,” Klacik said.  “These 31 young men not only will excel on the field, but we are confident in their abilities off the field as well.  At Lock Haven, we want to bring in great young men and mold them into great football players.”

 

 

 

 

Jason Boyer – OL – 6-5 235 – Freshman – Mount Carmel, Pa./Mount Carmel
Was a member of the News Item first team in 2004 … Earned Most Valuable Lineman Award as a senior.  Personal: Born Dec. 1, 1985 … Son of David and Cindy Boyer … Is undecided on a major.

Erik Brown – OL – 6-1 315 – Freshman – Lorton, Va./Hayfield
Was selected 2004 First Team All-District Offensive Line … Earned Honorable Mention All-District as a junior … Was elected team captain during his senior year … Was a four-year letterman … High school teammate of fellow incoming freshman Ali Malone.  Personal: Son of Chris and Jeanette Brown … Is undecided on a major.

Brandon Dugan – OL – 6-5 300 – Freshman – Sleepy Hollow HS, N.Y.

Jeffery Eaton – DL – 6-1 270 – Junior – Reading, Pa./Lackawanna J.C.
Was selected All-Berks IC Offensive and Defensive Lineman of the Year as a senior.  Personal: Born July 31, 1985 … Son of James Eaton and Jane Schmehl … Enrolled at Lock Haven after playing football for two years at Lackawanna Junior College … Will major in physical education.

Jason Eby – QB – 6-3 190 – Freshman – Ulster, Pa./Athens
Was selected to the 2004 District IV First Team … Earned First Team All-NTL honors as a senior QB … Was a member of the All-Twin Tiers Football Team.  Personal: Born Oct. 18, 1986 … Son of Todd and Lori Eby … Will major in health and physical education.

Zach Fronk – DB – 5-11 190 – Junior – Shenandoah Valley, Pa./East Stroudsburg Univ.
Is enrolled at Lock Haven after spending two years as a member of the East Stroudsburg University track and field team.

Eric Gibbons – OL – 6-3 300 – Freshman – Vintondale, Pa./United
Member of the 2004 Heritage Conference All-Star team … Was honored as first team offense all-area by the Tribune Democrat as a senior … 2004 All-Gazette First Team defense … Was an Honor Roll student.  Personal: Born Feb. 18, 1987 … Son of Dan and Sharon Gibbons … Is undecided on a major.

Brain Goettner – WR – 5-10 170 – Freshman – Glenside, Pa./Cheltenham
Was selected First Team All-American Suburban One wide receiver … Was a Montgomery County All-Star … Served as Panther team captain.  Personal: Born Oct. 10, 1986 … Son of Hugh Goettner and Ellen Scullin … Will major in criminal justice.

Dustin Harsch – LB – 6-0 210 – Freshman – Wellsboro, Pa./Wellsboro
Was a member of the District IV All-Star team … Earned All-Twin Tiers honors … Was selected first-team defense in the NTL … High school teammate of current Bald Eagle starters Matt Coxford and brother Derek Harsch.  Personal: Born April 9, 1987 … Son of David and Debie Harsch … Will major in business administration.

Jeremiah Johnson – LB – 5-11 190 – Redshirt Freshman – Bloomsburg, Pa./Southern Connecticut State
Earned 2003 District IV All-Star honors … Selected to the CS Conference All-Star Team two times … Was an Honor Roll student.  Personal: Born Oct. 4, 1985 … Son of Robert and Jo Ann Johnson … Enrolled at Lock Haven after redshirting at Southern Connecticut State University … Majors in health and physical education.

John Kaluzny – TB – 6-0 185 – Freshman – Mill Hall, Pa./Central Mountain
Was a member of the 2004 All-Express and All-Centre Daily Times Team … Voted Wildcat team captain as a senior … Holds yards-per-carry season and career record for Central Mountain.  High school teammate of fellow incoming freshman Doug Nyman and current Bald Eagles Tom Myers and Stephen Pribble.  Personal: Born May 22, 1987 … Son of John and Jeanette Kaluzny … Will major in secondary education (history).

Ali Malone – DL – 6-0 270 – Freshman - Lorton, Va./Hayfield
High school teammate of fellow incoming freshman Erik Brown.

Kyle McCloe – WR – 6-1 175 – Freshman – Moscow, Pa./North Pocono
Was selected “Who’s Who in High School Sports” since 2002 … Was a four-sport letterman at North Pocono … High school teammate of current Bald Eagle Corey Cicilioni.  Personal: Born Aug. 20, 1986 … Son of Dale and Jeanne McCloe … Will major in criminal justice.

Michael Morrin – DB – 5-9 165 – Freshman – Bensalem, Pa./Bensalem
Was named team MVP his senior year while serving as team captain for the Owls … Earned Suburban I National All-Area honors in 2003 and 2004.  Personal: Born Feb. 2, 1987 … Son of Larry and Maureen Morrin … Will major in sports administration.

Gary Nettles – LB – 6-0 220 – Freshman – Pottsville, Pa./Pottsville

Doug Nyman – FB – 5-11 195 – Freshman – Lock Haven, Pa./Central Mountain
Was the lead blocker for Wildcat teammate and incoming freshman John Kaluzny … High school teammates of current Bald Eagles Tom Myers and Stephen Pribble.

Brendon Pickel – K – 6-1 190 – Redshirt Freshman – Northampton CC

Nick Rolshausen – OL – 6-3 245 – Freshman – Schuylkill Haven, Pa./Blue Mountain
Earned First Team All-county center in 2003 … Was named Second Team All-county center his senior year.  Personal: Born Jan. 11, 1987 … Son of Carl and Carol Rolshausen … Will major in criminal justice.

David Romano – OL – 6-2 320 – Freshman – Harrisburg, Pa./Central Dauphin
Personal:
Born Nov. 5, 1986 … Son of Joseph and Marie Romano … Is undecided on a major.

Raymond Roy – DB – 6-1 185 – Freshman – Philadelphia/George Washington
2004 Eagle Player of the Year Award as wide receiver … Was the leading receiver his junior year … Was an Honor Roll student … High school teammate of fellow incoming freshman Jalani Washington-Crum.  Personal: Born April 18, 1987 … Son of Geneva Pace … Is undecided on a major.

Taylor Sammy – DB – 5-8 165 – Freshman – Feasterville, Pa./Neshaminy
Was named second team all-conference linebacker as a senior.  Personal: Born Aug. 22, 1987 … Son of Eugene and Kimberly Washington … Is undecided on a major.

Brian Schwock – OL – 6-5 285 – Freshman – Burnsville, N.C./Mountain Hertitage
Was selected First Team All-Western Highlands Conference … Was an All-American Scholar.  Personal: Born March 9, 1987 … Son of Eric and Brenda Schwock … Will major in Architectural Engineering.

Brock Shaffer – LB – 6-0 220 – Freshman – Mayport, Pa./Redbank Valley
Earned First Team All-KASAC nod as a linebacker, guard, punter and kicker in 2004 … 2004 Leader Times All-Area linebacker … Was First Team All-KASAC linebacker, guard and punter as a junior … Brother of former Bald Eagle starter Dustin Shaffer.  Personal: Born June 10, 1986 … Son of Vern and Judy Shaffer … Will major in outdoor recreation and minor in physical education.

Jared Sinchak – LB – 6-3 190 – Freshman – Baden, Pa./Ambridge
Earned Most Improved Player Award as a senior linebacker.  Personal: Born May 4, 1987 … Son of Mark Sinchak and Paulette Perez … Will major in health and physical education.

Mel Stewart – DB – 6-1 175 – Freshman – Bangor, Pa./Pius X
Selected 2004 All-State, All-Area Honorable Mention … Helped the Royal Lions to the 2004 District XI Class A Championship squad … Was a district qualifier in track and field … High school teammate of fellow incoming freshman Joe Zappola.  Personal: Son of Melvin and Cheryl Stewart … Plans to major in exercise science.

Jacob Thompson – DL – 6-2 257 – Freshman – State College, Pa./State College
Personal:
Born March 3, 1987 … Son of Willard and Neda Thompson … Is undecided on a major.

Brian Tomasovitch – FB – 6-1 245 – Freshman – Throop, Pa./Mid Valley
Was named All-Lackawanna Football Conference offense and defense in both his junior and senior years.  Personal: Born March 6, 1986 … Son of Joseph and Charlene Tomasovich … Plans to major in elementary education.

Jelani Washington-Crum – WR – 6-2 200 – Freshman – Philadelphia/George Washington
Earned varsity letter in football and track … High school teammate of fellow incoming freshman Raymond Roy.  Personal: Born Oct. 5, 1986 … Son of Stephen Crum and Claire Washington … Will major in computer information science.

Bryant Williams – LB – 6-1 220 – Freshman – Highlands HS, Pa.

Ray Williams – OL – 6-2 290 – Freshman – Peabody HS, Pa.

Joe Zappola – LB – 6-3 190 – Freshman – Bangor, Pa./Pius X
High school teammate of fellow incoming freshman Mel Stewart.  Personal: Born Sept. 14, 1986 … Son of Peter and Mary Zappola … Is undecided on a major.

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