PROVIDENCE DAY
Head Coach: Chad Grier (3rd year as Providence Day head coach).
2021 Record: 8-3 (4-1 in the Big South Conference).
Conference: Big South Conference/NCISAA Division I.
Returning Starters: 16 (9 offense; 7 defense).
Returning Lettermen: 21
Key Returning Starters: Josh Holl, Sr., OL (6-6, 305); Tyson Moorer, Sr., OL (6-3, 285); Aidan Cantrell, Sr., OL (6-1, 210); Chase Balzer, Sr., OL (6-6, 265); Jordan Shipp, Jr., WR (6-1, 190); Channing Goodwin, Jr., WR/DB (6-0, 180); Jayden Hollar, Sr., WR (6-3, 192); Chris Peal, Sr., DB/RB (6-2, 194); Liam Groulx, Sr., TE/LB (6-0, 215); Carson Parker, Sr., DL (6-1, 285); Martin Hare, Sr., DL (5-11, 275); Braxton Winston, So., DB (6-0, 170); Keyaan Abdul-Rahim, Sr., LB (5-11, 205); Brody Barnhardt, Jr., DB (6-0, 182); Sydney McCorkle, Sr., K (5-6, 150).
Other Key Returnees: David Sanders, So., OL (6-6, 250); Jake Porter, Sr., K (5-11, 165); Lukas Santwier, Jr., LB (5-9, 180).
Key Newcomers: Jadyn Davis, Jr., QB (6-1, 194); Aidan Ray, So., LB/RB (6-0, 150); Kyle Van Dam, Jr., LB/TE (6-1, 175); Pruett McCoy, Jr., DB/WR (5-11, 150); Austin Nelson, So., LB/RB (5-7, 160); Miles Funderburk, Fr., OL (6-0, 275); Aidan Gallos, Fr., RB (5-9, 165).
Outlook: The defending NCISAA Division I state champions are loaded with the experience and talent to repeat with 16 starters returning. The Chargers’ offense will be led by junior Jadyn Davis (No. 2 quarterback recruit in the nation in class of 2024) who returns to Providence Day after two years at Catawba Ridge (SC). Davis has weapons all over the field including senior running back Chris Peal (682 yards rushing, nine touchdowns), junior wide receivers Jordan Shipp (45 catches) and Chris Goodwin (42 catches) and senior tight end Liam Groulx. The offensive will also benefit from a strong offensive line, featuring seniors Josh Holl (all-state), Tyson Moorer, Aidan Cantrell, Chase Balzer and sophomore David Sanders. The Providence Day defense (which allowed 17 points per game last year) returns seven starters back, led by linemen Carson Parker, Martin Hare, linebacker Keyaan Abdul-Rahim (182 tackles), and defensive backs Brody Barnhardt (100 tackles, six interceptions), Braxton Winston and Peal.
Head Coach: Chad Grier (3rd year as Providence Day head coach).
2021 Record: 8-3 (4-1 in the Big South Conference).
Conference: Big South Conference/NCISAA Division I.
Returning Starters: 16 (9 offense; 7 defense).
Returning Lettermen: 21
Key Returning Starters: Josh Holl, Sr., OL (6-6, 305); Tyson Moorer, Sr., OL (6-3, 285); Aidan Cantrell, Sr., OL (6-1, 210); Chase Balzer, Sr., OL (6-6, 265); Jordan Shipp, Jr., WR (6-1, 190); Channing Goodwin, Jr., WR/DB (6-0, 180); Jayden Hollar, Sr., WR (6-3, 192); Chris Peal, Sr., DB/RB (6-2, 194); Liam Groulx, Sr., TE/LB (6-0, 215); Carson Parker, Sr., DL (6-1, 285); Martin Hare, Sr., DL (5-11, 275); Braxton Winston, So., DB (6-0, 170); Keyaan Abdul-Rahim, Sr., LB (5-11, 205); Brody Barnhardt, Jr., DB (6-0, 182); Sydney McCorkle, Sr., K (5-6, 150).
Other Key Returnees: David Sanders, So., OL (6-6, 250); Jake Porter, Sr., K (5-11, 165); Lukas Santwier, Jr., LB (5-9, 180).
Key Newcomers: Jadyn Davis, Jr., QB (6-1, 194); Aidan Ray, So., LB/RB (6-0, 150); Kyle Van Dam, Jr., LB/TE (6-1, 175); Pruett McCoy, Jr., DB/WR (5-11, 150); Austin Nelson, So., LB/RB (5-7, 160); Miles Funderburk, Fr., OL (6-0, 275); Aidan Gallos, Fr., RB (5-9, 165).
Outlook: The defending NCISAA Division I state champions are loaded with the experience and talent to repeat with 16 starters returning. The Chargers’ offense will be led by junior Jadyn Davis (No. 2 quarterback recruit in the nation in class of 2024) who returns to Providence Day after two years at Catawba Ridge (SC). Davis has weapons all over the field including senior running back Chris Peal (682 yards rushing, nine touchdowns), junior wide receivers Jordan Shipp (45 catches) and Chris Goodwin (42 catches) and senior tight end Liam Groulx. The offensive will also benefit from a strong offensive line, featuring seniors Josh Holl (all-state), Tyson Moorer, Aidan Cantrell, Chase Balzer and sophomore David Sanders. The Providence Day defense (which allowed 17 points per game last year) returns seven starters back, led by linemen Carson Parker, Martin Hare, linebacker Keyaan Abdul-Rahim (182 tackles), and defensive backs Brody Barnhardt (100 tackles, six interceptions), Braxton Winston and Peal.
