PHILADELPHIA – It's another season on the gridiron for the University of Pennsylvania sprint football team as the Quakers head 15 miles northwest of the city to Conshohocken to take on Chestnut Hill Friday night at 7 p.m. in the opener.
 
It's also the start of CSFL South Division play for both teams as they'll look for quality starts to what should prove to be an exciting year.
 
GAME 1: PENN at CHESTNUT HILL
Friday, Sept. 15, 2023 | 7 p.m.
A.A. Garthwaite Stadium | Conshohocken, Pa.
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Year Three
It's the third year at the helm for William R. Wagner Head Coach of Sprint Football Jerry McConnell. Last season, the Quakers went 3-4 overall and once again competed for a CSFL South division crown right until the final whistle.
 
New Season, New Team
When Penn trots out onto the field to face Chestnut Hill on Friday night, there will be several new faces heading into the 2023 campaign. Gone are Andrew Paolini under center, leading rusher Levi Gans and leading receiver Brandon Graves. New players will look to step up in those roles this year. On the defensive side, familiar names like Jake Inserra and Charles Tauckus return. Those two combined for 106 of the Quakers' 389 tackles last season.
 
Cam Janock is back after securing seven TFLs a season ago, while Adrian Montemayor looks to make impacts on special teams, defense and offense this time around. He was named CSFL Special Teams Player of the Year last season.
 
All-CSFL
Eight All-CSFL selections from a year ago return to the program in 2023, including second teamers Jake Wang, Janock and Inserra. Honorable-mention honorees Alex Schrier, Matt McKillop, Jordan Ortiz, Tauckus and Montemayor are also featured on the roster again.
 
Knowing The Opponent
Chestnut Hill finished the 2022 season winless, going 0-7. The Quakers will play the Griffins twice this year, starting out on the road Friday before playing CHC at Franklin Field on Oct. 28. Penn is 5-1 all time against Chestnut Hill, winning the last three matchups. The Red and Blue took care of business at home last season, edging them, 9-6.
 
Follow The Action
Friday's matchup in nearby Conshohocken will be streamed live online through the CACC Network with live stats provided.