Quarterback play in the SOL always needs context
This is not a league where every team is built to throw the ball 35 times a night. A lot of SOL programs still win with physical offensive lines, strong running backs, tough defense, and smart football. Some quarterbacks are asked to put up big passing numbers. Others are asked to manage the offense, protect the football, move the chains, make the right read, and deliver when their team needs a play.
That matters when looking at returning quarterbacks.
At Suburban One Insider, we try to look at the full picture. Stats matter, but so does role. So does scheme. So does rushing production. So does experience. So does transfer status. So does the talent around a quarterback.
This year’s returning quarterback group has a little bit of everything. There are proven passers, dual-threat playmakers, young quarterbacks with varsity experience, and transfer names stepping into new opportunities.
Here is a closer look at the quarterbacks to watch heading into the season.
Transfer status: Returning Starter Upper Dublin
Passing: 1,838 yards, 15 TDs Rushing: -81 yards, 1 TD
Lawson Tyler returns with one of the strongest quarterback profiles in the Suburban One League.
At 6’5” and committed to Holy Cross, Tyler brings size, arm talent, experience, and a next-level résumé back to Upper Dublin. His passing production speaks for itself. Throwing for 1,838 yards and 15 touchdowns gives him one of the most established returning stat lines in the league.
Tyler’s game is built around his ability to operate from the pocket, see the field, and push the ball downfield. He gives Upper Dublin a quarterback who can stretch a defense and lead the offense with confidence.
His value is not based on rushing numbers. Quarterback rushing totals can look different depending on how sacks are counted, and Tyler’s game is centered around his passing ability, decision-making, size, and command of the offense.
He enters the season as one of the most accomplished returning quarterbacks in the SOL.
Josh George — C.B. West ’27
Height/Weight: 6’3”, 200 lbs
Transfer status: Returning C.B. West quarterback
Passing: 740 yards, 6 TDs in four games Rushing: 200 yards 3 TDs
Josh George is one of the more interesting quarterbacks in the league because of what he showed in limited action.
George threw for 740 yards and 6 touchdowns in only four games last season. His biggest performance came against Pennsbury, where he threw for 312 yards and 2 touchdowns. That kind of production in a short window is hard to ignore.
The C.B. West context matters too.
The Bucks have a strong run game with players like Louie Cipollo and Nick Miletto, so George is not in a situation where he has to throw the ball every snap. His job is to run the offense, make smart decisions, keep defenses honest, and take advantage when teams load up to stop the run.
At 6’3” and 200 pounds, George has the size to operate from the pocket and handle the physical part of varsity football. With a full season, he has a chance to become one of the bigger breakout quarterbacks in the league.
Cole Reilly — Plymouth Whitemarsh ’27
Height/Weight: 5’9”, 155 lbs.
Transfer status: Returning Plymouth Whitemarsh quarterback
Passing: Over 700 yards, 7 touchdowns, 2 interceptions Rushing: 581 yards, 11 touchdowns
Cole Reilly gives Plymouth Whitemarsh a returning quarterback with experience and real dual-threat value.
Reilly was efficient through the air, throwing for over 700 yards with 7 touchdowns and only 2 interceptions. But what makes him even more valuable is what he adds on the ground.
His rushing production was a major part of the PW offense. A quarterback with 581 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns changes how defenses have to prepare. It adds another number to the run game and creates stress in short-yardage, red-zone, and goal-line situations.
Reilly does not need to throw for huge yardage every week to impact a game. He can extend plays, move the chains, finish drives with his legs, and give Plymouth Whitemarsh balance on offense.
For a PW team that should once again be competitive, having a returning quarterback with that kind of experience and toughness is important.
Cannon Benzio — Council Rock South ’27
Height/Weight: 6’4”, 210 lbs.
Transfer status: Transfer into Council Rock South
Passing: N/A Rushing: N/A
Cannon Benzio is one of the biggest new names entering the Suburban One League quarterback conversation.
Benzio brings size, arm talent, and recruiting attention to Council Rock South. At around 6’4” and 200-plus pounds, he has the physical tools that stand out right away.
With Benzio, the story is about projection and opportunity. He is stepping into a new program and will have a chance to show what he can do in the SOL. That makes him one of the more important quarterbacks to watch as the season gets closer.
Council Rock South is coming off a strong season, and adding a quarterback with Benzio’s profile gives the Golden Hawks another major storyline. His adjustment to the league, the system, and the speed of Friday night football will be something to watch early.
He enters the season as a transfer with size, talent, and a real opportunity in front of him.
Nathan Torrealba — Springfield ’27
Height/Weight: 5’10”, 180 pounds
Transfer status: Transferred into Springfield before last season; now returns with experience in the program
Passing: 1,171 yards, 15 touchdowns Rushing: 487 yards
Nathan Torrealba is one of the top dual-threat quarterbacks returning in the league.
After transferring into Springfield Township, Torrealba gave the Spartans a quarterback who could make plays with both his arm and his legs. He threw for 1,171 yards and 15 touchdowns, while also rushing for 487 yards.
That combination matters in high school football.
Torrealba can throw the ball, extend plays, escape pressure, and create when things break down. A quarterback who can turn a broken play into a first down can change a drive, and a quarterback who can hurt teams in the run game changes how defenses have to line up.
He already showed he can produce in Springfield’s offense. Now, with another year in the system, he has a chance to keep growing as a leader and playmaker.
Torrealba brings athletic ability, experience, and production back to Springfield Township.
Dave Adamski — Upper Moreland ’27
Height/Weight: 6’0”, 175 pounds
Transfer status: Returning Upper Moreland quarterback
Passing: N/A Rushing: N/A
Honors: All-league recognition
Dave Adamski belongs in this conversation because he has already earned respect inside the league.
The Upper Moreland quarterback returns after receiving all-league recognition, and that carries weight. Stats matter, but when coaches around the league recognize a player, it says something about the way he impacted games.
Adamski gives Upper Moreland an experienced quarterback who has been through varsity football and earned league-wide respect. Some quarterbacks bring value by being steady, trusted, and consistent. Running the offense, protecting the football, making the right throws, and giving the team confidence in the huddle all matter.
He returns as an important piece for Upper Moreland and a quarterback who has already made his presence felt in the SOL.
Hunter Pulford — C.B. East ’28
Height/Weight: 6’0”, 200 lbs.
Transfer status: Returning C.B. East quarterback
Passing: 674 yards, 3 touchdowns Rushing: 507 yards, 9 touchdowns
Hunter Pulford belongs in this conversation. At 6’0” and 200 pounds, Pulford already has the frame to handle the physical side of varsity football, and that showed in how C.B. East used him as a sophomore.
Pulford threw for 674 yards and 3 touchdowns while also rushing for 507 yards and 9 touchdowns. That is over 1,100 yards of total offense from a young quarterback who was asked to handle a real workload.
The rushing production stands out. Pulford was not just scrambling when plays broke down. He was a real part of the C.B. East run game. In a league where physical football still matters, that kind of workload says a lot about the trust his team had in him.
His passing production gives him a foundation to build on, and his rushing ability gives C.B. East another way to attack defenses. Pulford already has size, varsity experience, production, and dual-threat value.
That makes him one of the young quarterbacks to watch closely.
Brayden Rementer — William Tennent ’28
Height/Weight: 5’11”, 150 pounds
Transfer status: Transfer from La Salle College High School
Passing: N/A Rushing: N/A
Brayden Rementer is one of the projection names in this group.
Rementer transfers from La Salle College High School to William Tennent, where he is expected to have a major opportunity at quarterback. His spot in this conversation is not based on a large varsity stat line yet. It is based on the transfer, the opportunity, and the chance to step into a meaningful role for Tennent.
At around 5’11” and 150 pounds, Rementer is still young and developing, but as a Class of 2028 quarterback, there is plenty of time for him to grow.
For William Tennent, this could be a chance to build around a young quarterback. For Rementer, it is a chance to prove himself in the Suburban One League.
He is one of the more interesting young names to track because of the opportunity in front of him.
Also Worth Watching: Jack Arndt — Pennsbury ’28
Height/Weight: 6'0" 185 lbs.
Transfer status: Returning Pennsbury quarterback
Passing: 306 yards, 1 TD Rushing: 84 yards
Jack Arndt is still worth mentioning as a young quarterback with varsity experience.
Arndt threw for 306 yards and 1 touchdown while also rushing for 84 yards. The numbers are part of the story, but the bigger piece is the experience. Getting varsity reps as an underclassman matters, especially at quarterback.
Pennsbury has always been a physical program, and the Falcons may not ask their quarterback to throw for huge totals every week. For Arndt, the next step will come through command, decision-making, leadership, ball security, and making plays when the offense needs them.
Young quarterbacks can take big jumps after getting live varsity experience. Arndt has already been on the field, and that gives him something to build on.
He fits as an “also worth watching” name heading into the season.
Final Thoughts
This quarterback group has a little bit of everything.
There are proven passers, dual-threat quarterbacks, young players with varsity experience, and transfers stepping into new opportunities. Some have big numbers already. Some are still building their résumé. Some play in offenses where the run game is the identity, so their value cannot be judged by passing yards alone.
That is the key with this list.
In the Suburban One League, context matters. A quarterback on a run-heavy team may be doing exactly what his coaches need him to do. A dual-threat quarterback may impact the game in more ways than his passing total shows. A transfer may not have SOL stats yet, but the opportunity in front of him matters. A young quarterback may still be developing, but varsity experience can lead to a big jump.
The SOL is full of physical football, strong running games, tough defenses, and Friday night environments where every snap matters.
These quarterbacks will have a chance to lead their teams, grow in their roles, and help shape the season for their programs.