Dom Giuffre-Schuylkill Valley

Dom Giuffre thinks about his performance in the Frost Bowl every day. He finished with a school-record 302 rushing yards and four touchdowns against rival Hamburg. The Panthers left “Hawk Hill” with a thrilling 41-34 victory. Schuylkill Valley’s offense should provide a lot more thrills this fall. All of the Panthers’ top skill position players return including Giuffre. The 6’1, 175-pound senior piled up 1,512 yards while averaging eight yards a carry. He reached the end zone 29 times. Giuffre was named to the Pennsylvania Football Writers’ All-State team in Class 3A. “I was blessed. When I saw it, I was in shock. I didn’t believe it,” he emphasized. Giuffre understands how important the offensive line is to his success. “We’re looking pretty good. We’re a little smaller than last year, but we’re still strong. We’re still gonna get the job done,” he replied. That line will feature 6’7, 295-pound senior Theo Wysocki. All-league selection Luke Spotts is back for his junior campaign. The TE/LB made 86 tackles (10 TFL), while leading the squad with 27 receptions. Colby Crills and Dillon Lackner give junior quarterback Logan Nawrocki some experienced targets on the outside. Michael Goad graduated, but Nawrocki got plenty of snaps in big games a season ago. Giuffre added that versatile junior Cooper Hohenadel and sophomore Logan Cammauf are players to keep an eye on in Leesport. Schuylkill Valley went (6-5, 5-2) in Bruce Harbach’s second year as head coach. The Panthers ended up tied for second place behind Lancaster Catholic in Section 5 of the new Lancaster-Lebanon League. The Crusaders edged Schuylkill Valley 44-41 in Week 10. Giuffre ran for 121 yards and four scores in that shootout. The Panthers then fell at third-seeded West Perry 45-21 in the District 3-3A quarterfinals. Schuylkill Valley allowed 131 points over its final three contests. Giuffre also plays hoops for the Panthers. “It builds character. It helps me with my speed,” he noted. Giuffre worked with a trainer all spring to strengthen his legs. Schuylkill Valley averaged 30 points in 2022. Don’t be surprised if that number is on the rise this fall.