On the bright side, that should make for an interesting camp. “I’m not shocked,” he said, “but it is unfortunate.” “They need to know what it takes to be a starter, so we can win games this season.”Ĭostanza said his class had around 15 players freshman year but they weren’t all committed to the sport, so that number started to shrink down to five. “We need to take it upon ourselves to really show these young kids what it’s like to be up on varsity and for them to also be leaders,” Costanza said. The senior class may be small, but the group is willing to take on big responsibilities. “Those are really the only known quantities that we do have,” Plack said.
Two juniors, defensive lineman Jake Velgich and wide receiver Carter Shanafelt, also return as starters. Woods rushed for more than 900 yards last season. Three seniors are returning starters - Roman Costanza (6-foot-1, 280 pounds) on the offensive line, Richie Woods at running back and Brendan McCullough at slot receiver and cornerback. In all, the team has only a handful of starters back. And we’re looking to answer some of the questions and fit the pieces into the team we do have.” “We’re looking to improve each and every week. “With this team, we’re looking to find leaders,” Plack said. So, they’ll make the most of what they’ve got. When that group graduated, it took away quarterback Sam Miller, a 2,000-yard passer, and leading receiver Jacob Macosko, who had 51 catches and 10 touchdowns. That roster was heavy in seniors with 24 on the team. They went 2-3 in the Allegheny Six to finish fourth, earned a playoff spot and reached the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals. Plack said it’s the smallest group of seniors he’s had, including his time at South Fayette. The team has more than 20 players in every other grade, but the Indians’ senior class dwindled over the years. They’re just inexperienced and there are a lot of question marks.” “We have some good young kids in our junior class and sophomore class. “Depth will be an issue,” said Plack, who’s entering his seventh season. Plack will turn to his junior and sophomore classes to fill some leading roles as the Indians seek a sixth straight trip to the WPIAL playoffs. The football team has only five seniors, so coach T.J. Senior night promises to be a short affair at Peters Township.
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