Saucon Valley junior Alstan Wolfe
On the twelfth and final day of highlighting Panther football record holders, Saucon Source recognizes junior Alstan Wolfe.
Alstan wears #5 while playing receiver and defensive back for the Panthers. He stands 5’10” and weighs 170. Offensively, this past season Alstan was credited with 2 carries gaining 12 yards and 32 receptions for 585 yards with 11 touchdowns. Alstan also returned a punt for a touchdown against Bangor this year. Defensively, he is listed as having 28 tackles and 10 assists. Six tackles were for loss. Wolfie also had 2 interceptions and 2 passes defended.
Like Zach Petiet, Alstan Wolfe is only a junior and found in many places throughout the Saucon Valley football record books.
1. Alstan defended 7 passes in the 2015 season. This ties him at the 8th spot for passes defended in a season.
Who is #1 for passes defended in a season? Josh Hough (2011) had 13 passes defended.
2. Alstan defended 10 passes so far in his career. This puts him at the 10th spot.
Who is #1 for passes defended in a career? Justin Propsner (2011-2014) had 23 passes defended in his career.
3. Alstan had 5 interceptions in the 2015 season, which is good for 3rd on that list.
Who is #1 for interceptions in a season? Robbie Kressler (2008) and Mike Shreve (2006) each had 6 interceptions during a season.
4. Alstan has 8 interceptions so far in his career. This puts him 2nd overall.
Who is #1 for career interceptions? Justin Propsner (2011-2014) has 10 career interceptions.
5. Alstan had 485 receiving yards during the 2016 season. This puts him 4th for receiving yards in a season.
Who is #1 for for receiving yards in a season? Taylor Kreitz had 985 receiving yards during the 2008 season.
6. Alstan had 32 receptions during the 2016 season. This gets him the 5th spot.
Who is #1 for receptions in a season? Taylor Kreitz had 45 receptions during the 2008 season.
7. Alstan has 39 career receptions so far. This is currently good for 9th all time.
Who is #1 for career receptions? Jason Okken (2007-2010) has 83 career receptions.
8. Alstan had 11 touchdown receptions during the 2016 season. This puts him in the #1 spot.
Who was #1 for touchdown receptions in a season? Nate Harka had 8 TD receptions during the 2015 season.
9. Alstan has 15 career touchdown receptions so far in his career. This is currently good for 3rd all time.
Who is #1 for career touchdown catches? Nate Harka (2012-2015) has 17 touchdown grabs for his career.
Alstan said it: “My favorite Saucon Valley football memory is playing Imhotep in the PIAA state semifinals and the whole community was cheering us on as we left Hellertown.”
Coach Phil Sams said it: “Alstan Wolfe is the best athlete on our football team. There is a reason why he won our MVP award this year. He was the most consistent performer for our team on both sides of the ball. He did all of this despite being injured all season. What is the most impressive part about Alstan is his team attitude. He never complains and will do anything for his teammates.”
Congratulations, Alstan, and best wishes in the future. The Source is with you!
