Countdown to Kickoff: Germantown Academy

Germantown Academy

Coach: Matt Dence (fifth year).

Last season: 7-3 overall; 2-3 Inter-Ac League.

Offensive scheme: Spread.

Defensive scheme: Multiple.

Offensive starters returning: 7.

Defensive starters returning: 8.

Players to watch: Kyle McCloskey, QB, 6-4, 215; Patrick McGettigan, TE/LB, 6-1, 225; Matt Gorman, RB/DB, 5-10, 190; Jimmy McGettigan, OL/DE, 6-1, 240; Tanner Long, TE/LB, 6-2, 215; Joe Cawley, OL/DE/LB, 6-0, 215; Jack D'Ambrosio, OL/DL, 6-0, 250; KJ Cartwright, RB/DB, 5-9, 175; Jon Haynes, WR/DB/KR, 6-0, 175; Elijah Wroten, OL/DL, 6-3, 265.

Key newcomer: Junior wide receiver and free safety Mike Reilly has shined in the offseason.

Quick facts: McCloskey, a southpaw who threw for 1,400 yards and 18 TDs last season, has committed to Villanova; Patrick McGettigan is bound for Penn; Matt Gorman is being eyed by Cornell, Dartmouth, and Penn; Long (also a lacrosse player), Jimmy McGettigan, Haynes (25 catches for 365 yards, 5 TDs), and Wroten are likewise FBS prospects.

2016 Schedule

Sept. 3 @ Judge (Northeast), 7

Sept. 9 @ Springfield-Montco, 7

Sept. 17 @ Neumann-Goretti (South Philly Super Site), 6

Sept. 24 @ ANC, 1:30

Sept. 30 @ New Hope-Solebury, 7

Oct. 15 Springside Chestnut Hill, 1:30

Oct. 21 @ Episcopal Academy, 7

Oct. 29 @ Malvern Prep, 7

Nov. 5 Haverford School, 2:30

Nov. 12 Penn Charter, 1:30 pm