Shanley's Jacob Perkerewicz embraces starting QB role as Deacons eye return to playoffs

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ADVERTISEMENT“He was obviously the best player in the state and an amazing role model,” Perkerewicz said of Jax Mattern. “My goal is to always have a two-year starter at quarterback,” Shanley head coach Troy Mattern said. “He’s always the guy that’s going to be first to practice and he’s going to be leading the team towards success this year. He’s going to learn how to go through the ups and downs of it, but so far, it’s been good.” Troy Mattern said that Perkerewicz may be the quickest dual-threat QB for Shanley yet when compared to Jax Mattern and Meier.