2009 Press Releases

Gators whack Bethel Park, 5-0 in 2nd scrimmage

The Gators played well as a team Friday night against Bethel Park, holding BP to around 100 yards offense for the night and keeping their offense off the scoreboard. However, as Coach Smith said post-game, the "Gators need to improve as a team and we can play better..." On the other side of the ball, Gator Brendan Felder had a big evening ripping off several big plays, including a 78 yard TD catch and a 75 yard TD run.

The Gators will now switch gears and prepare to play #1 ranked Penn Hills on Friday Sept. 4, 2009 at Penn Hills. Penn Hills is ranked #1 in the WPIAL, ranked in the state as well as nationally by several media outlets. Gateway and Penn Hills have played 44 times since 1959, with Gateway's record 17-26-1 against the Indians.
  »2009-08-28 Bethel Park scrimamge photos

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Gators top Shaler 4-1 in 1st scrimmage

More than 14 Gators had their debut on the varsity squad on a nice day in Shaler. The Gators played well as a team and held the Shaler offense in check for most of the morning, allowing only a broken play scramble/pass for a TD.

Drive/Scoring summary:
Gateway - 10 plays - no scoring
Shaler - 10 plays, one TD on a 45 yd pass, 1-0 Shaler
Gateway - 10 plays, two TD's - Vranka 50 yard TD catch, Vranka 78 yard TD catch. 2-1 Gateway.
Shaler - 10 plays, no score
Gateway 2nd team, 10 plays, 1 score, 15 yard TD run by Orne Bey, 3-1 Gateway.
End of 10 play sets
Gateway, series 1, 55 yard catch & run by Felder, but fumble at end of play
Shaler, Punt
Gateway 70 yard drive, Kalkstein 5 yard TD run, 4-1 Gateway
Shaler, Punt
End of Scrimmage
  »2009-08-22 Shaler scrimamge photos

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Gators win 12 team Maryland tourney

The Gators wrapped up the 7-on-7 season by winning the Howard County Maryland Passing Tournament. The Gators went 7-0 and won the last tournament of the season in a suburb of Baltimore Maryland. The Gators defeated a tough Milford team 28-19 to cap the day and a successful pre-season warmup. Up next for the Gators - start of training camp on Monday, August 17, 2009.
  »2009-07-25 Maryland Tourney photos

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7 on 7 updates

Gators win the Washington & Jefferson Tournament (June 24). Defeated Bethel Park in OT in the final 24-18, for a 7-0 record.

University of Maryland tourney (June 27). Went 4-0 in pool play, but lost 30-24 in playoff round to Gwynn Park, MD. Game of the Day was vs. McNamara. They were one of the favorites going in and the Gators defeated them 48-18. It was 18-18 at one point. Gators had 4 INT, including two incredible ones by Dondi Kirby and Steve Vranka. Robby threw 7 TDs in game.

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It's 7-on-7 time!

Gators went 5-0 in the Saturday, June 13 7-on-7 tourney at Antimarino Stadium. Four teams participated: Pittsburgh Central Catholic, Montour, and Mt. Hebron (Baltimore, MD area).

Round 1: Gators 34, Montour 16
Round 2: Gators 30, Mt. Hebron 6
Round 3: Gators 16, PCC 14
Round 4 (Playoff 1): Gators 37, Mt. Hebron 12
Round 5 (Championship): Gators 28, PCC 18

The Gators travel to the University of Michigan June 18 and 19, then return home for an evening tournament on Monday, June 22, followed by the W & J tourney on June 24.

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Brenden Felder player video

New video added April 8, 2009. Brendon moved to Monroeville in early December of of 08. He was a member of the Gateway basketball team this winter. These highlights are from his school in Boston MA.    #2 Brenden Felder RB/WR/DB

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Monroeville Chiropractor Bleeds Steelers Black & Gold

Dr. Robb Fishman and his lifelong friend, Lou Franconi came up with a music video that you can watch here

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2009 National Letter of Intent Signing

The following students will sign letters of intent
1. Dorian Bell
2. Corey Brown
3. Colin Rodkey
4. BJ Stevens
5. Brian Williams
6. Jack Charles
7. Jeff Parrish
8. Andrew Blackmon

This is one of the largest and most successful classes in Gateway History. A study done by Vanderbilt University states of 11,549 High Schools across the United States of America which produced at least 1 division IA signing from 2004 to 2008, 1290 High Schools produced at least 3 Division IA football players during the five year period studied. This is less than 9% of all the High Schools in the country.

This class alone has 5 Division IA athletes signing. This brings Gateway's total of Division IA signings from 2003-2009 to 16. This class of 2009 has set a school record for Division IA signings with 5.

It has surpassed the previous high of 4 in 2008 and 2006. 2005 Gateway graduate Justin King plays for the St Louis Rams and 2004 Gateway graduate Mortty Ivy is looking to be drafted in the 2009 NFL draft.

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2008 individual player videos

   #16 Ryan Lichtenstein - Kicker
   #2 Corey Brown - Defense
   #2 Corey Brown - Offense
   #3 Dayonne Nunley (JUNIOR)
   #5 Andrew Blackmon
   #6 Josh Vermeulen
   #9 Jeff Parrish
   #11 Rob Kalkstein (JUNIOR)
   #17 Sascha Craig (SOPH)
   #21 BJ Stevens
   #22 Nick Rosky
   #24 Dorian Bell - Defense
   #24 Dorian Bell - Offense
   #29 Delbert Tyler (JUNIOR)
   #32 Brian Williams - Defense
   #32 Brian Williams - Offense
   #65 Justin Kuster
   #71 Devin Hale
   #72 Jack Charles - Defense
   #72 Jack Charles - Offense
   #73 Chris Lammie
   #76 Colin Rodkey
   #79 Mitch Devall (JUNIOR)

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