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The Mustangs slapped a smiley face on a disappointing 4-6 campaign last year by winning their final three games against their three closest geographic rivals: Spring Grove, New Oxford and Delone Catholic.

But true satisfaction for head coach Don Seidenstricker and his players won't come until South Western is contending for the YAIAA Division I title again.

With starters returning at 17 positions, the Mustangs could be in position to do just that.

Offense: It's no secret South Western is going to run the football with multiple backs.

Seidenstricker said his rushing contingent of Shawn Rider, Aaron Repman, Jason Gigous, Tim Smith and Eric Updegrove is the quickest backfield South Western has had in years.

"All of those guys have 40 (-yard) times under 4.83 (seconds)," Seidenstricker said.

Senior quarterback J.C. Laughlin is back under

At 6-foot-2 and close to 200 pounds, Laughlin is a big quarterback who can make plays with his arm and his legs.

Laughlin will have an experienced target in senior Drew Snyder, whose 487 receiving yards last year were the second most in school history.

The line will feature new starters at center and right tackle. Senior Dale Mills has the inside track at center, while the team's biggest lineman, junior Cory Gordon (6-3, 337), is the likely candidate at right tackle.

Defense: Throwing the ball against the Mustangs' 4-4 scheme could be difficult with Smith, Repman and Rider patrolling the secondary.

But Seidenstricker is more concerned about the Mustangs' ability to stop the run inside.

The line returns two starters in end Chad LaGore and tackle Jason Sneeringer, but must replace graduate Jeremy Renoll at the other end spot.

Renoll posted 86 tackles and 10 sacks last season and was an Associated Press second-team all-state selection in Class AAA.

This year's linebacking chores will be handled by Jesse Smith and Gigous, as well as by Snyder and Mills.

The holes on the line will be plugged by Gordon and senior Randy Buffington.

Intangibles: One of South Western's biggest offensive weapons is Snyder at kicker.

While many high school coaches can't rely on their kickers from beyond 40 yards, Snyder gives the Mustangs that option.

He already owns the school record for the longest field goal (47 yards) and most career field goals (12).

"Drew brings something to the table that not a lot of teams have," Seidenstricker said. "He can make long-range field goals on a regular basis. It's really a great luxury for us."

Verdict: The Mustangs must be able to run and stop the run effectively to improve upon last year's record. The schedule is brutal right away, with games against Gettysburg, Susquehannock and Littlestown in the first three weeks.

A good start to the season is essential for South Western to survive in the ultra-competitive YAIAA Division I.

Contact Greg Swatek at gswatek@eveningsun.com.

South Western roster

No.	Player	Yr.	Ht.	Wt.	Pos.
1	Drew Snyder	12	6-1	183	SE-LB-K
5	J.C. Laughlin	12	6-2	200	QB-FS
7	Dan Brenneman	11	5-8	140	QB-LB
9	Duane Rowlette	11	6-0	163	HB-CB
10	David Sager	10	6-0	147	QB-CB
12	Cody Mundorff	11	5-11	145	SE-FS
13	Scott Raubenstine	11	6-0	158	SE-LB
15	Seth Barnes	11	6-1	143	HB-CB
17	Kory Yelton	11	6-3	159	SE-CB
18	Randall Barnett	11	5-10	164	HB-FS
19	Cody Shue	12	5-11	163	QB-LB
20	Aaron Repman	12	5-5	155	FB-CB
22	Jason Gigous	12	6-0	185	HB-LB
23	Shawn Rider	12	6-1	175	HB-CB
24	Tim Smith	12	6-0	190	HB-FS
25	John Bingham	11	6-1	185	HB-LB
26	Lybryant Polk	12	5-6	142	SE-CB
27	Mike Brant	10	5-4	148	FB-FS
28	Justin Barnes	12	5-9	163	HB-LB
31	Karl Maynor	10	5-11	154	HB-CB
32	Travis Scott	11	5-7	136	HB-CB
33	Bryan Shanklin	11	5-9	140	FB-CB
34	Pete Kudla	11	5-10	170	FB-LB
35	Toby Lovelace	11	5-10	136	HB-CB
37	Donnie Brady	12	5-11	173	HB-LB
38	Zac Scott	10	5-11	154	HB-LB
39	Chris Helwig	10	5-7	175	HB-LB
40	Eric Updegrove	12	5-11	185	HB-LB
41	Ryan Laughman	10	5-10	175	FB-FS
44	Justin Carter	12	5-11	165	SE-LB
48	James Finnegan	10	5-11	143	SE-LB
50	Justin Brown	11	5-11	248	G-DE
51	Dale Mills	12	6-1	176	C-LB
52	Bryan Bosley	11	6-2	191	OT-DE
53	Daryl Grubb	11	5-10	250	C-DT
54	Dan Dukes	12	6-3	260	OT-DT
55	Zach Hagerman	11	5-9	165	G-LB
56	Jonathan Ley	11	5-8	182	C-DT
57	John Neiderer	11	5-9	170	G-LB
58	Steve Sullivan	12	5-10	157	C-LB
58	Ray Sites	10	5-7	125	G-LB
59	Josh Smarowsky	11	5-11	191	OT-DT
60	Derek Bankert	10	5-8	159	OG-DE
60	Andrew Sells	10	5-11	190	G-DE
61	Blair Messinger	11	6-0	171	G-DE
61	Ben Shultz	10	5-10	185	C-DT
62	Tyler Whitman		6-1	205	G-DE
63	Adam Day	10	5-10	210	G-LB
64	Chris Wilson	12	6-1	200	G-DE
65	Randy Buffington	12	6-4	230	OT-DT
66	Chad LaGore	12	6-4	217	G-DE
67	Jordan Gill	10	6-2	183	G-LB
68	Chris McDonald	11	6-0	170	G-DE
70	Jordan Ackerman	11	5-10	294	OT-DT
71	Brandon Myers	10	5-11	175	OT-DT
72	Curvin Boehler	10	6-1	180	OT-DE
72	Kody Kuhn	10	5-5	187	OT-DT
73	Cory Ackerman	12	6-2	231	OT-DT
74	Wes Trostle	10	5-8	173	C-DE
75	Cory Gordon	11	6-3	337	OT-DT
76	Jason Sneeringer	12	6-4	233	OT-DT
77	Nick Brown	10	6-0	195	OT-DT
78	Robert Gonzalez	10	5-6	244	OT-DT
79	Derrick Supel	10	6-1	230	OT-DT
80	Drew Sneeringer	10	6-2	180	TE-LB
81	John Schlotter	12	6-2	170	TE-LB
82	Josh Rummel	12	5-9	151	TE-LB
83	Mike Stremmel	12	5-11	168	SE-CB
84	Evan Williams	11	5-8	190	TE-DE
85	Jesse Smith	12	6-3	195	TE-LB
86	Alex Berwager	10	5-8	139	SE-FS
87	Chris Houser	10	5-9	147	TE-DE
88	Matt Ferguson	12	5-11	155	SE-FS
89	Brandon Nicastro	10	6-1	195	TE-DE
90	Yvon Woappi	12	6-1	187	TE-DE

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2006 schedule

Date Opponent Time 9/1 Gettysburg 7:30 p.m. 9/8 Susquehannock 7:30 p.m. 9/15 at Littlestown 7:30 p.m. 9/22 Dallastown 7:30 p.m. 9/29 at Spring Grove 7:30 p.m. 10/6 Red Lion 7:30 p.m. 10/13 at Central York 7 p.m. 10/20 at New Oxford 7:30 p.m. 10/27 William Penn 7:30 p.m. 11/3 at Delone Cath. 7:30 p.m.

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Mustangs in the huddle

General
School: South Western
Nickname: Mustangs
Offense: Delaware Wing-T
Defense: 4-4
Returning lettermen: 12

Coaching staff
Coach: Don Seidenstricker
Season: 21st
Assistant coaches: Chuck Seidenstricker, Bob Shue, Doug Morela, Damian Poalucci, Brian Cromer, Bill Rickard

Key returners
· QB/FS J.C. Laughlin, Sr.
· WR/LB/K Drew Snyder, Sr.
· FB/CB Aaron Repman, Sr.
· RB/LB Jason Gigous, Sr.
· RB/CB Shawn Rider, Sr.
· RB/FS Tim Smith, Sr.
· RB/LB Eric Updegrove, Sr.

Key losses
· RB/CB Robert Barnett
· T/DT Mark Bittinger
· G/LB Matt Bosley
· TE/DE Jeremy Renoll

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2005 results

4-6 overall, 3-3 in Division I

Res. Opponent Score L at Gettysburg 0-27 L Hollidaysburg 20-37 L at Susquehannock 19-27 L Central York 0-21 W Dallastown 33-0 L at William Penn 0-14 L at Red Lion 24-33 W Spring Grove 16-0 W at New Oxford 34-7 W Delone Catholic 24-7

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Great game

South Western 33,Dallastown 0

Sept. 30, 2005

· Joe Ault rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns as the Mustangs posted a shutout in their first win of the season.

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2-minute drill

CHAD LaGORE
    Senior offensive guard/defensive end

What is your nickname, and how did you get it? My real name is Chadburn. People call me Burn.

Who is the toughest opponent you have ever faced? The Red Lion running backs from last year. They were pretty tough.

Who are your favorite NFL players? Reggie Bush, just because he is a tank and fun to watch.

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