Ryan Adams, NP 2004
Hargrave Military Academy

Ryan wore #66
He played OL/DL
Ryan was listed at 6'3" 285 lbs.

Ryan Adams played OL/DL and was listed at 6’4", 285 pounds. Playing Tackle he anchored the powerhouse offensive line of the North Penn Knights 2003 AAAA State champions. He was elected to pre-season Fab 85 team and was voted the most valuble lineman on the team. He earned post season awards in 1st team all league, 1st team all Intellagencer, 1st team Norristown Times Herald, and also 1st team all South-Eastern Pennsylvania. He will attend Hargrave Millitary Academy….Coached by Dick Beck… Personal: born 4/09/86

Kevin Akins, NP 2004
Boston College

Kevin wore #7
He played RB/CB
Kevin was listed at 6'2" 190 lbs.

One of the best athletes in Pennsylvania...SuperPrep ranked him as the 21st best prospect in Pennsylvania...Rivals.com has him as the 38th best safety in the country and the 22nd best prospect in Pennsylvania...PA Sports Fever named him Mr. Football for the state of Pennsylvania...was also named Times Herald Player of the Year...first-team All-Conference and Area and First-Team All-State...led team to the 2003 AAAA State Championship...team finished ranked 8th in the USA Today High School Poll...rushed for 2,073 yards and 25 TDs on the year...also a track standout...coached by Dick Beck.

Jeff Ball, NP 2004
University of Rhode Island

Jeff wore #84
He played TE/LB
Jeff was listed at 6'0" 220 lbs.

In his senior season caught 15 balls for 320 yards and four touchdowns as a tight end...recorded 126 tackles with 48 assists in his senior season at linebacker...was named first-team all-league at linebacker in the Suburban 1 league...was also first-team on the all-area team named by the Philadelphia Inquirer and named to the all-area team by the Times Herald of Norristown at linebacker...was the second team all-state linebacker for Pennsylvania News.com...also a second team all-league tight end...he was a team captain his senior season...team who the district 1 championship for the 2002 and 2003 seasons...in 2003 the school was the division 4A state champions and ranked 8th nationally...started two years under head coach Dick Beck...in his first year as a sophomore, played under head coach Mike Pettine...Personal: Parents names are Jerry and Dina.

Jim Casertano, NP 2004
University of Delaware

Jim wore #43
He played FB/LB
Jim was listed at 6'2" 230 lbs.

Outstanding defensive player who led Southeastern Pennsylvania power North Penn High School to a 15-0 record and its first ever Pennsylvania AAAA state title in 2003 under coach Dick Beck...also played running back for the Knights and finished as his school's fifth all-time leading rusher with 1,549 yards, including 640 in 2003...scored a school record 21 touchdowns in 2002...earned first team All-Suburban One Conference and second team All-Southeastern Pennsylvania honors by the Philadelphia Inquirer in 2003...earned third team All-State honors as a linebacker in 2002 and was a two-time All-Suburban One National selection...team won two league and two district titles...also a standout weight thrower for track and field team...North Penn also produced current Blue Hen wide receiver and kick returner Zach Thomas...last name pronounced Cass-ur-ta-no...son of Jim and Pat Casertano.

George Farrell, NP 2004
Franklin & Marshall

George wore #99
He played TE/D E
George was listed at 6'2" 225lbs.

Team Captain of the 2004 State Champion Knights, Three year letter winner. Two year starter at Defensive End. Won First team al league both as a Junior and a Senior, was honorable mention 2002 all Intel team and first team for 2003. Will play linebacker at Franklin and Marshall in 2005.

Chad Finney, NP 2004
Albright College

Chad wore #33
He played FB/LB
Chad was listed at 6'0" 195 lbs.

Team Captain of the 2004 State Champion Knights, Three year letter winner. Two year starter at Outside Linebacker. Honorable mention for two years. Will play linebacker at Albright College in 2005.

Jim Laky, NP 2004
Shippensburg University

Jim wore #2
He played RB/LB
Jim was listed at 5'9" 180 lbs.

Mike Partain, NP 2004
Columbia University

Mike wore #79
He played OL/DL
Mike was listed at 6'4" 250 lbs.

Chris Tribanas, NP 2004
Mansfield University

Chris wore #56
He played OL/DL
Chris was listed at 5'10" 245 lbs.

On 2003 Suburban 1 Champion Team,
On 2003 District 1, 2 & 4 Champion Team
On 2003 State Champion Team
2003 Stephen Krader Scholorship Winner
2003 Suburban 1 All League 1st Team DL
2003 Varsity Captain
2003 2nd Team All Intell Team DL
2002 Suburban 1 All League 2nd Team OL
2002 Varsity Starter OL
On 2002 Suburban 1 Champion Team,
On 2002 District 1, 2 & 4 Champion Team

Deji Akintoye NP 2003
Millersville University #66 - OL

Deji wore #74
He played OL/DL
Deji was listed at 6'1" 240lbs.

Deji is now wearing #66
He is an Offensive Linemen

Mike Macksoud NP 2003
East Stroudsburg University

Mike wore #09
He played WB/DB
Mike was listed at 5'8" 160 lbs.

Mike Macksoud - Named Second Team All League, voted to the Montgomery County All-Star game to play for the North Team. Was a key component in the Knight's secondary unit as well as the teams kick returner. Led the team with passes defended and was third on the team in tackles. Also recorded a sack against Pennsbury. Make also participated on the track team which won States in 2002. Named all league 4X100 his junior year.

Brian Ushler NP 2003
University of Connecticut

Brian wore #90
He played Tight End and Offensive Line
Brian was listed at 6'5" 250 lbs.
Brian was also a captain his senior year

BRIAN USHLER – Named all-area by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Norristown Times Herald and Doylestown Intelligencer…Also named All-Southeastern Pennsylvania by the Inquirer…A first team all-conference choice…Named team captain…In 2002, team posted a 10-3 record and captured the Suburban One National Conference Championship, the first team in school history to win the District One title.

Justin Wutti NP 2003
Susquehanna University

Justin wore #04
He played QB/DB
Justin was listed at 6'1" 165 lbs.
Justin was also a captain his senior year

Mike Pettine NP Coach 97-2001
Baltimore Ravens Coaching Staff

Career Summary:
Pettine worked with football video operations and with the Ravens’ coaching staff in 2002. Using computer technology, Pettine assisted in creating playbooks for offense and defense and analyzing game video of opponents, as well as operating a camera for Ravens practices. Now, the quality control coach for the Ravens.

Coaching Background:
Mike previously held the position of head football coach at North Penn H.S. in Lansdale, PA (1997-2001), and held the same position at William Tennent H.S. in Warminster, PA, from 1995-96. He was an assistant coach at both the University of Pittsburgh (1993-94) and Central Bucks West H.S. in Doylestown, PA (1988-92).

Andy McCormack NP 2002
Millersville University #32 Defensive End

Andy wore #04
He played Running Back and Defensive Line.
Andy was Captain his Senior Year
Andy was listed at 6' 0" and 205 lbs.
Any is currently listed at 6' and 235 lbs.

Dane Mengel Spurio NP 2002
Kutztown University #18 - Quarterback

Dane wore #08
He played Quarterback.
Dane was listed at 6' 1" and 180 lbs.

The following was taken from Kutztown Athletics Roster
QB FR 6-1 180 North Wales/North Penn
In 2002 Dane had the following stats

Zach Thomas NP 2002
University of Delaware #43 - Runningback

Zach wore #06
He played Running Back and Defensive Back.
Zach was listed at 6' 0" and 175 lbs.

Kevin Zebluim NP 2002
Lehigh University #85- Wide Receiver

Kevin wore #02
He played Running Back and Defensive Back.
Kevin was listed at 6' 2" and 185 lbs.

Larry Cannon NP 2001
Susquehanna University #31 - Linebacker

Larry wore #15
He played Linebacker and Fullback
He was a Captain his Senior Year
Three year letter winner 1998, 1999, 2000
Special Teams Player of the Year 1998
All League Honorable Mention - Linebacker 2000
Montgomery County All Star Team

Kelly Riccardi NP 2001
University of West Virginia - Manager

Kelly was the Manager for the Knights from 1998 - 2000.
Kelly helped out with almost every aspect of the team.
North Penn is proud to see Kelly working on the sidelines for the Mountaineers.

Jon Corson NP 2000
Kutztown University #3 - Punter

Jon wore number #
He played
Jon was listed at 6' 0" and 180 lbs.

The following was taken from Kutztown Athletics.
Honors: 2001 All-PSAC second team
Top Performances: 2001 vs. West Chester (7 punts, 318 yards, 45.4 avg, long of 65#), vs. Cheyney (8 punts, 319 yards#), vs. Bloomsburg (9 punts#, 311 yards, 6 inside 20#), 2000 vs. Mansfield (2 punts, 48.5 avg, long of 58 yds).
Notes: One of the top punters in the PSAC...also serves as holder.

Career Stats
Punting G No Yds Long Avg I-20
2000 11 59 2,158 58 36.6 16
2001 10 59 2,241 65 38.0 21
Total 21 118 4,399 65 37.3 37

Bill Gill, NP 2000
Kings College #90 Defensive Tackle

Bill wore #53 at North Penn.
He was a Offensive and Defensive Linemen.
Bill was listed at 5'11"" and 205 lbs when in fact he was really 6"2" and 235 lbs. (Thanks go out to Coach Pettine and Drew Markol for clearing the issue up!)

Matt Gill, NP 2000
Albright College

Matt wore #90 at North Penn.
He was a Offensive and Defensive Linemen.
Matt was listed at 5'11"" and 205 lbs when in fact he was really 6"2" and 225 lbs. (Thanks go out to Coach Pettine and Drew Markol for clearing the issue up!)

Matt also helped Coach the 2002 NP Knights!

Mike Kapusta NP 2000
University of Pennsylvania #36 - Fullback

Mike wore #43
He played Running Back and Linebacker.
Mike was listed at 6' 1" and 205 lbs.
Mike was also a Captain his Senior Year.

The following was taken from Pennfootball:
HIGH SCHOOL > Three-year football letterwinner ... Served as captain as a senior ... Member of 1999 district runner-up football squad (11-2) ... First-team All-State, All-Area, All-County and All-League linebacker, as well as, third-team All-League running back as a senior ... Team Defensive MVP as a junior and senior ... Earned Pennsylvania Certificate of Merit and North Penn Silver Renaissance Award for academic achievement ... PERSONAL > Born Nov. 16, 1981 in Abington, Pa. ... Son of Ronald and Barbara ... Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Hikee Johnson NP 2000
University of West Virginia #25 - Fullback

Hikee wore #02
He played Running Back and Defensive Back.
Hikee was listed at 6' 01" and 180 lbs.
Hikee was also a Captain his Senior Year.

The following was taken from msnsports:
Versatile running back who needs game experience ... a big back with plenty of untapped talent ... powerful runner who can play fullback or tailback ... bothered by injuries during spring drills ... served as a backup fullback last season ... did not participate in football at WVU in 2000 ... an all-state running back for Coach Mike Pettine at North Penn High ... team captain ... his high school program was featured on ESPN's "The Season" ... Big 33 all-star game ... born June 16, 1981 ... son of Deborah Johnson ... one of two children ... an academic junior majoring in sport management.

Chris McKelvy NP 2000
Penn State University #75 - Guard/Tackle

Chris wore #75.
He played Offensive Line and Defensive Line. Chris was listed at 6' 4" and 295 lbs.
Chris was also a Captain his Senior Year.

The following was taken from GoPSUsports.com:
McKelvy was a standout offensive and defensive lineman for Coach Mike Pettine at North Penn HS. He was selected a Parade first-team All-American and a USA Today second-team All-American, Associated Press first-team all-state and “Pennsylvania Lineman-of-the-Year.” He was among the players featured in ESPN’s documentary, “The Season,” which chronicled North Penn’s 1999 season. McKelvy was one of nine future Nittany Lions to play in the 2000 Big 33 Classic and participated in the Montgomery County all-star game following his senior season. He also was an all-state performer in the shot put and discus.

At UNH 2002 •Second-year starter at right cornerback. 2001 •Started all 11 games. •Led squad with four interceptions, and broke up five passes. •Notched 58 tackles (46 solo), ranking fourth on the team. 2000 •Redshirted the season.

Before UNH •Lettered in football and track at North Penn HS. •Two-time All-League selection, selected All-District in track as well. •Recorded the longest run from scrimmage in school history (98 yards). •Notched nine catches for 201 yards and recorded 11 INTs his senior season. •Appeared on the ESPN show “The Season” that chronicled his high school team.

David Costlow NP 1999
Penn State University #61 - Center

Dave wore #76.
He played Offensive Line and Defensive Line. Dave was listed at 6' 4" and 260 lbs.
Dave was also a Captain his Senior Year.

The following was taken from GoPSUsports.com:
Costlow was a three-sport athlete at North Penn HS, where he was a Parade, SuperPrep and Tom Lemming Prep Football Report All-American for Coach Mike Pettine, Jr. A team co-captain and team MVP, Costlow also earned Associated Press first-team all-state and all-conference honors. He also was a Big 33 Classic selection and earned a local National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete award. As a senior, he made 87 tackles with nine sacks, and for his career he recorded 217 stops with 19 sacks. He was a track team co-captain and finished third in the state meet in the shot put, helping his team go undefeated all four years of his high school career. Costlow was selected North Penn’s Male Athlete-of-the-Year as a senior. He played with fellow Lion offensive lineman Chris McKelvy at North Penn.

Jason Pane NP 1998
Millersville #31 Free Safety

Jason wore # 40 at North Penn.
He was a Wingback and Linebacker.
Jason was listed at 6'0" and 200 lbs.
Jason was a captain at North Penn in 1997.

Jason went on to play at Millersville University. He received a Pennsylvania State Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Award there. He graduated from MU with Academic Honors in 2002 . Jason is now a teacher in Oxford, NC and the varsity Defensive Backs Coach at Webb High School.

Tom Pierantozzi NP 1998
Kings College #6 Quarterback

Tom wore # 15 at North Penn.
He was a Quarterback and Defensive Back.
Tom was listed at 5'11" and 165 lbs.

Jason Wallace NP 1996
Penn State University - DT

Jason was a standout 2-way lineman for the Knights under Coach Joe Shannon. He received a full athletic scholarship to attend Penn State University and play for legendary coach Joe Paterno.

Known for his toughness and strong work ethic, Jason enjoyed a fine career for the Nittany Lions, starting at Defensive Tackle in both the 1998 and 1999 seasons, including a strong performance in the 1999 Outback Bowl versus Kentucky. In the spring prior to his Junior season, Wallace received the Jim O'Hora Award as the Most Improved Defensive Player. Jason graduated from Penn State in 2000 with a degree in Marketing.

Joel Baron NP 1995
Indiana University - Video Coordinator

During Joel's Senior Year he did the sideline video for the Knights football teams. Joel then went on to Millersville University and received his B.S. After Joel received his B.S. he then became the Video Coordinator at the University of Memphis. He has since left that position and now is the Head Football Video Coordinator for the Hoosiers of Indiana University in Bloomington Indiana.

Tom Strickland NP 1962
La Salle University - Offensive Line

Tom wore #44 during the season.
(#15 in Team Pictures).
He was named honorable mention on the
1961 Buxmont Sportswriters Association
All League Football Team.

Tom went on to play at La Salle College
(now La Salle University). The first collegiate football club in the Philadelphia Area.