By MNFB.com
August 27, 2010
Four Tigers were named to the EasternPAFootball.com “Players to Watch” list in District 1. Brian Kelly, Ryan Duffy, Mario Dioguardi and Ryan Whitewere among the 21 Central League players noted.
Brian Kelly, Senior LB, Marple Newtown – Kelly finished his junior season with 82 tackles (35 solo), 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. He averaged 7.5 tackles per game and had a season-high 11 tackles against Radnor and 10 tackles and 1.5 sacks against Springfield-Delco.
Ryan Duffy, Senior RB, Marple Newtown – The top returning rusher to the 2010 edition of the Fightin’ Tigers, Duffy ran for 976 yards and four touchdowns on 182 carries, averaging over 5.3 yards per carry and 88 yards per game. He surpassed 100 yards rushing in a game four times, including a season-best 160 yards against Conestoga. Defensively, he added nine tackles and an interception.