Berks Sports Report Paul Roberts
Logan Kurzweg isn’t lacking in the confidence department as the season approaches. The 5’11, 275-pound rising senior is one of four returning starters on Wilson’s offensive line. “I’m fully confident in our O-line. I think our O-line is going to stack up against any [D-line] in the state, and I’m gonna take us every single time,” he said. Kurzweg was named the first team center in Section 1 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League last year. The (8-3, 5-1) Bulldogs averaged 6.8 yards per carry. “Coach Palm knows if we can run the ball every play, that’s what I want to do,” emphasized Kurzweg. Offensive coordinator Jeremy Palm is entering his 23rd season on Wilson’s staff. Doug Dahms is back for his 18th year as head coach in West Lawn. His 178 victories are the most in school history. The Bulldogs haven’t had a losing campaign since 1963. They finished second to Hempfield in the Section 1 race a season ago. Wilson fell at #3 seed Harrisburg 32-21 in the District 3-6A quarterfinals. The Bulldogs lost All-State and Big 33 selection Cam Jones to graduation. Jones accounted for 24 combined touchdowns and a team-high 978 rushing yards. Tommy Hunsicker returns at quarterback and should have time to throw with Kurzweg, Jack Dendall, Ryan McMillan, and Derek Reiniger blocking up front along with tight end Brady Kline. Dendall (6’3, 260) has four Division I offers including Maine and Sacred Heart. Kurzweg went (35-10) on the wrestling mat last season. Although he’s leaning towards playing football in college, he noted that wrestling has been very beneficial. “It helps a tremendous amount with hand fighting. I’ve seen a big jump since I started wrestling,” said Kurzweg. The intense center with long hair is a fan of Jason Kelce and the Eagles. When he’s not working out, Kurzweg enjoys helping special needs students at Wilson.