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Coach's Corner


     FOOTBALL    
Head Coach: Mike Young
History of Coaching: 1 year Ohio County, 17 years Asst. at St. Clairsville, 9 years Head at St. Clairsville, 8 years Asst. at Central, 6 years Head at Central
College Attended: WLU & Marshall University
 
Overall Coaching Record: 118-52
Current School Record as Head Coach: 67-11
 
Greatest Moment as Head Coach: "Seeing teams achieve greatness."
Family Info: Carol - Wife; Children - John, Jason, Justin, Whitney; Grandchildren - Sam, Jillian
Hobby: Coaching all kids
 
What person was your inspiration to coach? Andy Urbanic, George Strager
A positive comment about another OV football coach/program:
"Chris Daugherty goes out every day at Wheeling Park with great positive attitude toward kids and program.”
Quote about your team's upcoming season: "We need to develop quick and stay positive."

 

Stadium Information

Stadium Name: Wheeling Island
Stadium Address: 101 S. Front St., Wheeling, W.Va., 26003
Type of Turf: Turf
Stadium Seating Capacity: 10,000
 

School/Team Information

High School: Wheeling Central Catholic
School Address: 75 4th Street, Wheeling W.V. 26003
School Phone: 304-233-1660
Contact for Boosters: Mary Ann Stephens
Contact for Tickets: Mike Young
Athletic Director/ Contact Info: Mike Young
Mascot: Maroon Knights
School Colors: Maroon, White
 
Playoff Appearance/Record: 8 State Championships
# of State Championships/Year: 8: 1979, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010
Last Year Team in Playoffs: 2010
Last Year's Football Record: 10-4
Type of Offense: Spin Option Spread
Type of Defense: 4-4
 
Greatest Moment in Team History: Tied State Record in # of Consecutive Wins and 4 in a Row
State Division or Class: A
Last Conference Title: 2007
School's Biggest Rivalry: Shadyside/ Linsly
Conference/Class: AA

Best Known Alumni:
Joe DeNardo
John Corbett

 

Player Information

 # of Returning Offensive Players: 7
# of Returning Lettermen: 26
 
Returning Starters:
Andrew Keane, RB/LB
Eric Gompers, RB/LB
Ian Yahnke, WR/DB
Braxton Nolte, TE/DE
Gino Bianconi, WR/DB
Ian Iuliucci, RB/LB
Bradley Cottrell, K
 
Players To Watch:
Connor Peklinsky
Braxton Nolte
Brandon Gast
Andrew Keane
Gino Bianconi
David Stanley
Corey Bryan
Ian Iuliucci
Ian Yahnke
Seth Yost
Patrick Biega
Michael Palkovic
Eric Gompers
Nick Naumann
Parker Henry

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