Northampton’s Billy Stuhldreher had some football royalty in his bloodlines.

His great, great uncle is Harry Stuhldreher, who was the quarterback for Notre Dame University from 1922-24, and is known as one of the fabled “Four Horseman.” He also was a head coach at Villanova and Wisconsin and compiled an overall record of 110-87-15.

Stuhldreher has taken the cue and has been a regular contributor to the Konkrete Kids the past three years. He and senior Mike Coleman have been regular contributors and have been integral part of the Kids’ 10-2 season. Both plan to continue their pursuits Friday night against Nazareth in a district semifinal game.

For Stuhldreher, it has been a week of redemption since he incurred a high ankle sprain in Week 7. He became the Kids’ lead back after Caden Henritzy went down with an ankle injury and responded with 109 yards on 17 carries with a touchdown in the Kids’ 31-15 victory over Stroudsburg in an opening-round District 11 Class 6A game.

“When Caden got hurt, I had to step in and fill his role,” said Stuhldreher. “That was the first time I had touched the ball since Week 7. I had been doing rehab every day to get back for the team. I feel like I am back to 100 percent.”

Playing running back and linebacker isn’t anything new for Stuhldreher, who has played the positions since his flag football days. He credited his father, Bill, for being his steadying influence.

“My dad is the hardest worker I know,” said the young Stuhldreher. “My dad is always pushing me to be a better player and a man. He inspires me to keep working and never give up no matter how exhausted you are.”

Coleman, who has been a consistent contributor at wide receiver and in the secondary, began his career at the age of 12. He credited coaches Mark Slivka and Chad Henritzy for his overall growth.

“Those two guys have made a huge impact on how I developed through the sport,” said Coleman. “I am also extremely fortunate to have a family that loves me and supports me as much as they do.”

As far as Nazareth is concerned, Coleman is taking a realistic approach.

“I feel like the situation speaks for itself,” stressed Coleman. “It’s win or go home. It’s another step forward to achieving our main goal of a district title. We are expecting them to give us their best game, and we need to be prepared for anything and everything they give us.

“It’s playoff football and we want to move on.”

Stuhldreher is anxious for Friday’s game.

“We had to take it day-by-day in practice,” he said. “Coach (Toman) always says that you don’t win the game on Friday, but you win the game Monday through Thursday at practice. Everyone is going to bet against us Friday, but we have to overcome that, and take it to them no matter who is across the ball.”