Countdown to Kickoff: Malvern Prep

by Rick O'Brien

Published Aug. 12, 2015, 11:23 p.m. ET

Malvern Prep

Head coach: Aaron Brady (second year, 7-4).

Last season: 7-4 overall, 4-1 Inter-Ac League (second place).

Offensive scheme: Spread/power/pistol/no-huddle.

Defensive scheme: 4-3.

Returning starters on offense: 5.

Returning starters on defense: 7.

Players to watch: John Skrocki, Sr., TE-DE, 6-3, 235; Rashon Lusane, Sr., ATH, 6-1, 190; Zac Fernandez, Jr., RB-DB, 5-9, 175; David Lynch, Sr., OL, 6-1, 230; Nick Leasure, Sr., OL, 6-1, 250; Pat Finley, Sr., LB, 6-1, 200; Riley Ammerman, Sr., OLB, 6-3, 230; Ryan Murray, Sr., OLB, 6-0, 180; Phil DiTrolio, Sr., DB, 5-10, 170; Chris Brown, Sr., WR, 5-10, 175; Ian Murray, Sr., TE-WR-P, 6-6, 210; Joe Basiura, So., OL, 6-3, 275.

Strengths: Defense should be solid and opportunistic; offensive and defensive lines performed well in offseason drills.

Concerned about: Replacing last season's offensive weapons; consistency in the kicking game.

Quick facts: Fernandez earned second-team all-league honors last season; Lusane has scholarship offers from Maine and Navy.

Key games: Sept. 26 vs. La Salle at Plymouth Whitemarsh, 1; Oct. 2 vs. St. Joseph's Prep, at Plymouth Whitemarsh, 7:30; Oct. 24 vs. Haverford School, 2 (Homecoming).