JERSEY SPORTING NEWS PRESEASON TOP 10
1) Red Bank Catholic
2) Mater Dei Prep
3) Long Branch
4) Manalapan
5) Rumson-Fair Haven
6) Saint John Vianney
7) Donovan Catholic
8) Jackson Memorial
9) Toms River North
10) Wall Township
BUBBLE TEAMS: Brick Township, Ocean Township, Brick Memorial, Manasquan, Middletown South, Raritan
*Teams listed in predicted order of finish*
AMERICAN DIVISION
RED BANK CATHOLIC: *Please see detailed preview article on page 23*
LONG BRANCH: *Please see detailed preview article on page 10*
MANALAPAN: 2018 record (6-4, 3-2) tied for second in American Division, lost 24-14 in CJG V semifinal RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: Sean Kehley (Sr. QB, 6-1, 190), Nico Santorelli (Sr. RB, 5-11, 185), Anthony Martone (Jr. WR, 5-8, 185), Justin Reilly (Sr. WR, 6-1, 190), Matt Kovacs (Sr. OL, 5-11, 250), Nick Cavallaro (Sr. OL, 6-0, 290), Charles Paulucci (Sr. OL, 5-10, 220), Mateusz Zielinski (Sr. 6-6, 270) RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: Matt Benedetti (Sr. LB, 6-1, 190), Rob Murray (Sr. DE, 6-1, 220), Joe Berry (Sr. DL, 5-8, 260), Gavin Claro (Jr. DE, 6-0, 190), Charlie Paulucci (Sr. LB, 5-10, 220), Jake Freedman (Sr. LB, 5-9, 215), Andre Johnson (Sr. DB, 5-9, 175), Matrone (DB), Reilly (DB) KEY NEWCOMERS: Mike Maksimik (Jr. OL, 5-11, 260), Chris Marzo (Jr. WR/CB, 5-11, 165), Fronz Paulin (Sr. DB, 6-2, 185), Mike Mulea (Sr. QB, 6-1, 200), J.D. Duran (OL/DL, 5-9, 250), Victor Berrios (Jr. OL/DL, 6-2, 250)
RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN: *Please see detailed preview article on page 12*
TOMS RIVER NORTH: *Please see detailed preview article on page 3*
MIDDLETOWN SOUTH: 2018 record (8-3, 5-0) first in American Division, lost 42-14 to Brick in CJG IV semifinal RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: 7 RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: 6 TOP RETURNERS: Brendan Bigos (Jr. DL/TE), Chris Lotito (Sr. RB/DB), Matt Krelin (Sr. RB/DB), Vin Condito (Sr. DL/RB), Tyler Cuccia (Sr. Athlete/QB), Nick Bonfiglio (Sr. OL/DL), Tom Neilnikiewicz (Sr. OL/DL), T.J. Latore (Sr. LB/OL), Luke Albrecht (Jr. WR/DB), Ian Rahill (Jr. OL/DL) KEY NEWCOMERS: Tyler Kline (Sr. OL/DL), Jake Williamson (So.), Vin Bonavita (Sr. QB), Tom Schork (So. WR), Jack Pranci (Sr. RB/DB), Joe Stanzione (Jr. LB/TE), Liam Murphy (Jr. LB), Shane Murphy (Sr. LB), Alex Higgins (Jr. OL/DL)
COLONIAL DIVISION
MATER DEI PREP: 2018 record (10-2, 5-0) first in Patriot Division, lost 14-10 to Red Bank Catholic in Non-Public Group III final RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: 6 RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: 5 TOP RETURNERS: Malik Ingram (Sr. RB, 5-9, 220), Clarence Lewis (Sr. WR/DB, 6-0, 190), Khurram Simpson (Sr. TE/DL, 6-3, 240), Isaac Noguera (Sr. WR, 5-9, 170), Rakim Cooper (Sr. OL 6-2, 270), Dominick Giudice (Jr. DE, 6-1, 240), Amir Coleman (Sr. DT, 6-1, 290), Jahqual Talmadge (Jr. LB, 6-0, 193), Tahaj Parland (Sr. CB, 5-10, 175) KEY NEWCOMERS: Alex Brown (So. QB, 6-2, 185 – transfer from St. Peters Prep), Vinny Ciauffo (So. OL, 6-2, 225), Tafari Thompson (So. DT), Tajay Passmore (Sr. DT), Naron Buntin (Jr. WR), Kyree Drake (So. WR)
SAINT JOHN VIANNEY: 2018 record (5-5,2-3) fourth in Colonial Division, lost 33-12 to Pope John in Non-Public Group III first round RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: C.J. Duell (Sr. QB, 6-1, 220), Kavon Chambers (Sr. RB, 5-11, 200), Zarrin Stephens (Sr. WR, 6-3, 200), Warren Griffin (Sr. WR, 5-7, 160), Jayden Bellamy (So. WR, 6-0, 175), Jack MacCutcheon (Sr. OL, 6-0, 245), Dan Forrella (Sr. OL, 6-3, 250), John DeFelice (Sr. OL, 6-0, 210) RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: Stephens (DB), Josh East (Jr. DB, 5-11, 178), Bellalmy (DB), Julian Young (Jr. LB, 6-1, 200), Anthony Brett (Sr. LB, 5-10, 175)
WALL: 2018 record (6-3, 4-1) second in Constitution Division, lost 33-28 to Timber Creek in SJG III first round RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: Grant Puharic (Jr. OL, 6-2, 225), Brian Byrne (So. OL, 6-0, 210), Ian Ackerman (Sr. OL, 6-1, 235), Eddie Van Woudenberg (Jr. OL, 5-9, 210), Mike Galos (Sr. WR, 5-10, 175), Charlie Sasso (So. RB, 5-11, 205), Matt DeSarno (Sr. RB, 5-9, 200), Casey Larkin (Jr. RB, 5-11, 175), Logan Peters (Jr. QB, 6-1, 185) RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: Ackerman (DL), Jack Wolter (Sr. DL, 6-2, 240), Sasso (LB), Dean Terry (Sr. LB, 6-0, 190), Will Terry (Sr. LB, 6-0, 185), DeSarno (DB), Peters (DB), Larkin (DB) KEY NEWCOMERS: Dale McNally (Sr. RB/DB, 5-10, 180), Colin Riley (So. TE/LB, 6-1, 205)
JACKSON MEMORIAL: 2018 record (6-4, 5-0) first in Constitution Division, lost 17-3 to Brick Township in CJG IV first round RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: Will Towns (Jr. RB, 5-11, 200), Jake McKown (Sr. WR, 5-10, 160), Colin McCarthy (Sr. OT, 6-6, 245), Sean Laverty (Sr. OL, 6-3, 240), Matt Millone (Jr. OL, 6-2, 235) RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: McCarthy (DE), Laverty (DE), Antonio Farias (Sr. DT 5-8, 240), Jaden Perischilli (Jr. DT, 6-4, 275), Nick Ford (Sr. MLB, 5-8, 205), Tyron Blackwell (Jr. OLB, 6-3, 205), Brian Zapata (Sr. OLB, 5-10, 175, OLB), Christian Pallone (Sr. S, 5-7, 160), Wallace Doman (Jr. S, 5-10, 175)
BRICK: 2018 record (8-3, 3-2) second in Colonial Division, lost 21-14 to Long Branch in CJG IV final RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: 6 RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS:4 TOP RETURNERS: Joey Armooh (Sr. RB/LB, 5-10, 190), John Costanza (Sr. OL/DL, 6-4, 240), Tyler DeTata (Sr. OL/DL, 5-8, 200), Max Zdanowicz (Sr. OL/DL, 5-8, 215), Anthony Prato (Sr. QB/CB,K/P, 5-8, 175), Darian Newcomb (So. OL/DL, 6-2, 245), Jared Keefe (Sr. OL/DL, 5-8, 185), Val Grigorian (Sr. WR/DB, 5-8, 170), Ian Gellner (Sr. OL/DL, 6-2, 210), C.J. Lavarin (Sr. WR/DB, 5-8, 160 – transfer from Brick Memorial) KEY NEWCOMERS: Adrian Cartegana (OL/DL), Mekhi Harris (OL/DL), Dan Scheri (WR/LB), Connor Valiant (LB/RB), Tom Zarzynski (TE/LB), Logan Bukowski (DB/WR, QB), Declan DeCoursey (LB/TE), Alex Lawes (WR/LB), Joaquin Ragland (DB/WR/QB), Anthony Seaman (WR/LB), Hao Tang (DL/K), Evan Traisano (WR/DB), A.J. Ellis (OL/DL), Jason Glass (OL/DL), Ryan Panuska (LB/QB), Mike Schleifer (RB/LB), Tyler Weisneck (OL/DL), Malechi Wright (DB/WR)
FREEHOLD BORO: 2018 record (5-4, 3-2) tied for second in Colonial Division, lost 21-13 to Brick Memorial in first round of CJG IV first round RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: 3 RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: 6 TOP RETURNERS: Sha’Kim Shuler (Jr. WR/RB, 5-6, 150), Jake Larsen (Sr. C/LB, 5-9, 185), Frank Tilton (Sr. OL/DL, 5-10, 235), Jaylin Canada (Sr. TE/LB, 5-9, 185), Matt Grady (Jr. RB/LB, 5-7, 165), Mar-Zhon Brinson (Sr. WR/DB, 5-9, 160), Jason Lee (Jr. QB/SS, 6-1, 165) KEY NEWCOMERS: Kamore Gill (So. WR/DB, 5-6, 140), Yahsin Calhoun (So. RB/WR/DB, 5-5, 135), Tyler Ochojski (TW/LB, 6-0, 190), Johnathan Johnson (So. OL/DL, 5-7, 230), Tommy Hulse (Sr. OL/DL, 6-5, 275), Nick Hall (Jr. OL/DL, 5-11, 230), Max Murphy (Sr. OL/DL, 6-2, 201), Dan Miranda (Sr. OL/DL, 5-9, 205), Amare Cozart (Sr. WR/DB, 5-10, 153), Kayden Hutchinson (So. WR/DB/K, 6-0, 160)
CONSTITUTION DIVISION
BRICK MEMORIAL: 2018 record (4-6, 2-3) tied for fourth in Colonial Division, lost 47-14 to Long Branch in CJG IV semifinal RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: 6 RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: 8 TOP RETURNERS: Ryan McCombs (Sr. TE/DE, 6-3, 215), Anthony Albanese (Sr. QB/DB, 5-10, 180), Mike Spanola (Sr. OL/DL, 5-10, 265), Jeremy Campbell (Sr. OL/DL, 6-4, 265), Larry Fonville (Sr. OL/LB, 5-10, 205), Makhi Irving (Sr. WR/DB, 6-3, 170), Sal Lepore (Sr. WR/DB, 6-0, 150), T.J. McArthur (Jr. RB/LB) KEY NEWCOMERS: Nick DeCicco (Sr. OL/DL, 6-1, 265), Akhi Barksdale (Jr. WR/DB, 6-2, 175), Isaiah Neal (Jr. WR/DB, 6-0, 190), Connor Underwood (Sr. WR/LB, 6-0, 195), Rahmere Hutchinson (Jr. QB/DB, 5-10, 180), Sean Beck (Sr. RB/LB, 5-11, 210)
HOWELL: 2018 record (1-9, 1-4) fifth in American Division RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: 7 RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: 6 TOP RETURNERS: Joe Berenger (Sr. OL/DL, 6-3, 255), Jason Caston (Sr. QB/DB, 6-0, 185), Vaughn Meehan (Sr. RB/LB, 5-9, 185), Sean Murphy (Sr. WR/DL, 6-2, 205), Brandon Regins (Sr. OL/DL, 5-10, 200), Justin Wright (Sr. OL/DL 6-2, 265), Nick Cerulli (Jr. RB/LB, 5-10, 176), Jacob Davis (Jr. WR/DB, 5-9, 145), Cole Iandoli (Jr. OL/LB, 5-11, 190) KEY NEWCOMERS: Dom Cavallero (Sr. WR/DB, 6-3, 205), Michael Cincotta (Sr. WR/DB, 5-8, 170), Eli Guzman (Sr. RB/DB, 5-8, 170), Christian Rath (Sr. RB/DB, 6-0, 180), Kyle Tash (Sr. WR/DB, 5-10, 165), Johnny Vuoso (Sr. WR/LB, 5-5, 160), Craig Iandoli (Jr. WR/DB, 5-10, 175), Hunter Lino (Jr. RB/LB, 5-11, 193)
SOUTHERN REGIONAL: 2018 record (4-5, 2-3) fourth in Constitution Division RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: 5 RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: 5 TOP RETURNERS: Sebastian Cervetto (Sr. OL/DL, 5-10, 215), Colby Saxton (Sr. OL/DL, 6-1, 205), J.T. Cornelius (Sr. TE/DL, 6-5, 240), Cole Robinson (Sr. QB/S, 6-2, 185), Jay Silva (Jr. TE/DE, 6-5, 225), Christian Torres (OLB, 5-9, 175), Hank Gallacher (Jr. FB/LB/K, 6-1, 190) KEY NEWCOMERS: Xavier Hendricks (Jr. WR/DB), Alex Rainone (Jr. WR/DB, 5-10, 170), Steve Langton (Jr. LB, 5-10, 175), Nick Velardi (Sr. OL/OLB, 5-8, 155), Pat Fulginiti (Jr. OL, 6-3, 265), Frank Fierra (Jr. RB/LB, 5-8, 165), Will DeVane (Sr. OLB/WR, 5-8, 155), Jaiden Brown (So. RB/LB, 6-1, 215), Kieran Lang (Sr. WR/LB, 5-9, 155), Jason Lassen (Sr. DL/FB, 5-10, 190), Nate Committee (So. RB/LB, 6-0, 190), Kwadair Holland (Jr. RB/DB, 6-0, 165), Kwamere Holland (Jr. WR/DB, 5-9, 150), Conor Clineman (Jr. OL, 5-9, 200), Luke Bruther (Jr. QB/OLB, 5-9, 155), J.P. Ricciardi (Jr. RB/DB, 5-10, 180), Taylor Munt (Jr. QB, 5-10, 160), Nick Fabrizzio (Jr. RB/LB, 5-10, 175), Tom Mineo (Jr. 5-10, 150)
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP: 2018 record (5-5, 3-2) tied for second in American Division RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: Jake Mollica (Sr. OT, 6-3, 220), Jarrid Markowitz (Sr. OG, 6-1, 225), Zach Rodriguez (Sr. OT, 6-1, 210), Nic Nasso (Sr. RB, 5-8, 180), Jake Cancela (Sr. WR, 5-11, 165) RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: Markowitz (DE), Brendan Doel (Sr. DB, 5-11, 165) KEY NEWCOMERS: Lorenzo Chirichella (Jr. QB, 6-2, 180), Jayson Nami (Sr. WR/DB, 5-10, 160), Duke Young (Sr. LB, 5-11, 200), Joe Tortorici (Sr. OG, 6-2, 270), Connor Petrula (Sr. OG/LB, 5-11, 225), Francesco Amato (Sr. WR/DB, 6-2, 175)
MARLBORO: 2018 record (4-6, 1-4) fifth in Constitution Division RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: Paul Damato (Sr. OL, 6-2, 250), Allen Volant (Sr. OL, 6-1, 260), Dylan Cherichello (Sr. OL, 5-9, 215), Dom Palumbo (Sr. TE/WR, 6-2, 220), Steven Cassidy (Sr. FB, 6-0, 185) RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: Damato (DL), Palumbo (DL), Cassidy (OLB), Dylan Conselyea (Jr. OLB, 6-2, 215), Vinny Spitaleiri (Sr. DB, 5-9, 180), Nick Wright (Jr. DB, 5-8, 170), Anthony Carcaldi (Sr. DB, 5-9, 180) KEY NEWCOMERS: Andrew Spinello (Jr. RB/DB, 5-9, 175), Caden Lawless (Jr. QB/DB, 5-9, 175), Adam Mirza (OL/DL, 6-3, 290), Zach Mendes (So. RB/LB, 5-9, 175), Dante Barone (So. QB/LB, 6-2, 195), Rocco Brooks (Sr. FB/LB, 6-1, 210), Nick Siniscalchi (Sr. FB/LB, 5-9, 190)
MIDDLETOWN NORTH: 2018 record (2-8, 0-5) last in Colonial Division RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: Anthony Soto (Sr. RB, 5-10, 170), Rob Kelly (Sr. OG, 6-0, 297), Andrew Kanski (Sr. C, 5-8, 230), Kaden Letual (Sr. OT, 6-2, 216), Matt Spenser (Sr. WR, 6-1, 150), Travis Thompson (Sr. TE, 5-10, 217) RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: Soto (SS), Quentin Soler (Jr. CB, 5-10, 145), Eddie Farrell (Sr. LB, 5-8, 161), Thompson (LB) KEY NEWCOMERS: Nick Ferreira (Sr. QB/DB, 5-9, 189), Brian Haddow (So. WR/RB/DB, 5-9, 148), Nico Cerbo (Jr. OT/DE, 5-11, 207), Adam Ibraimovic (Jr. OG/DT 5-11, 258), Cheyenne Williams (Sr. CB/WR, 5-11, 160), Jake Jankowski (Jr. LB/TE, 5-10, 189), Joey Kang (Jr. OLB, 5-9, 181), Logan Halloran (Jr. TE/DE/K/P, 6-3, 222), Jonathan Miranda (Jr. DB/WR, 5-10, 165)
FREEDOM DIVISION
TOMS RIVER EAST: 2018 record (3-6, 1-4), fifth in Freedom Division RETURNING OFFESIVE STARTERS: Frankie Giannetti (Sr. RB, 5-10, 210), Mike Goodall (Sr. QB, 6-0, 160), Alex Smith (Sr. RB, 5-6, 130), Riley Englehard (Sr. WR, 6-4, 220), Brady Gibbons (Sr. OL, 5-9, 230), Matt Mckelvey (Sr. OL, 6-0, 210), Dan Nichols (Sr. WR, 5-9, 130), Yusuf Ahmed (Jr. RB, 5-11, 185), Nick Costa (Jr. 5-10, 180) RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: Giannetti (LB), Anthony Kontogiannis (Sr. LB, 5-11, 195), Tommy Grande (Sr. DB, 5-8, 185), Vinny Faruolo (Sr. DB, 5-7, 160), Nasceem Davis (Sr. DB, 6-0, 130), Vinny Cresho (Sr. DL, 6-3, 295), Nick Totten (Jr. DB, 5-10, 155), Mike Madera (Jr. DB, 5-8, 150), Christian Peins (Jr. LB, 6-0, 200) KEY NEWCOMERS: Justin Deem (RB/DB), Frank Lord (OL/LB), Brandon Belanger (OL/DL), Justin Tucker (OL/DL), Peter Kontogiannis (OL/DL), Ian Ritchey (OL/DL), Vinny Colletti (RB/LB), Matt Luty (RB/LB), Colin Meadem (OL/DL), Conner Yoskowitz (OL/DL), Gino Gallo (RB/DB), Mike Mezza (WR/DB), Charlie Zulin (WR/DB), Dylan Hall (WR/DB), Evan Mills (RB/DB)
NEPTUNE: 2018 record (5-5, 2-3) third in Liberty Division RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: 5 RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: 0 TOP RETURNERS: Nino Bua (Jr. QB), Isaiah Leeks (Jr. RB), Jeremy Van Meter (Sr. OL), Justin Bennett (Sr. OL), Khalil Garrett-Dogan (Sr., WR/DB) KEY NEWCOMERS: Williams Harris (Sr. RB/LB), Rasun Banks (So. TE/DL), Xavier Chilsom (Jr. RB/DB), Junior Haughton (Jr. RB/LB), Malik Fields (So. TE/DL), Makai Suit (So. WR/LB), Henry Watkins (Sr. OL), Zaire Stewart (Jr. OL/DL), Jalin Butler (So. QB/DB), Jaheim Copeland (Sr. OL/DL)
TOMS RIVER SOUTH: 2018 record (3-8, 0-5) last in Freedom Division RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: 8 RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: 3 TOP RETURNERS: Josh Odbode (Sr. LB), Jordan McCormack (Sr. OL/DL), Matt Salmons (Sr. OL/DL), Jack Huber (Jr. QB), Travis Squire (Jr. RB/DB), Tyler Madeo (Jr. WR/DB), Shane Watkins (Jr. OL/DL), Gerry Ferrigno (Jr. LB), Ryan Tobin (Jr. RB/DB) KEY NEWCOMERS: Jeremy Rose (Sr. RB/LB), Devin Porsch (Sr. RB/DL), Ron Marro (Sr. WR/DB), John Vererosa (Sr. OL/DL), Aaron Height (Jr. OL/LB), Anthony Jonin (Jr. RB/DB), Isaiah McElrath (Jr. OL/DL), Ryan Florio (So. OL/DL), Gavin Migliorie (So. WR/DB). Brian Olesen (So. QB/DB), Roy Pappalardo (So. RB/LB), Devin Raevis (So. RB/DB), Wyatt Sternberg (So. WR/LB)
MATAWAN: 2018 record (1-8, 0-5) last in Patriot Division RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: 4 RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: Ziare Williams (Sr. WR/DB, 6-3, 200), Vincent Guarino (Sr. LB/TE, 6-0, 210), Baldemar Rojas (Jr. OL/DL, 6-1, 210), Nick Giende (Jr. OL/DL, 6-2, 245), Brandon Rodriguez (Sr. LB/FB, 5-10, 190), Marandrew Gagneron (Sr. DB/RB, 5-10, 190) KEY NEWCOMERS: Dennis Buonagura (So. QB), David Onuoha (LB/RB), N’Kosi Perry (Jr. WR/DB), Matt Bauer (Jr. OL/DL)
COLTS NECK: 2018 record (3-7, 1-4) last in Liberty Division RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: Tom Lidondici (Sr. OT, 6-4, 280), Jackson Sparacio (Sr. OT, 6-3, 250), Romeo Thomas (Sr. RB, 5-8, 185), Tommy Fallon (So. QB, 6-2, 210) RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: Lidondici (DT), Sparacio (DT), Chris Montefusco (Jr. DE, 6-2, 210) KEY NEWCOMERS: Ibrahim Diallo (Sr. WR/DB), Gabe Lugo (Sr. WR/DB), Aiden Horan (Sr. DB/WR), Chase Masterson (Sr. DB/WR), Matt Scully (Jr. WR/QB/RB/DB), Delano Marcelus (Jr. TE/DE), Nick Catena (Jr. OL/DL), Logan Lupo (Jr. OL/DL), Jake Lupo (Jr. RB/LB), Joe Barsky (Jr. RB/LB), John Manos (So. RB/LB), Matt Jannucci (So. OL/DL), Dan Volpe (So. OL/DL), Cade Chrebet (So. WR/LB), Anthony Bonanno (So. RB/LB)
LAKEWOOD: 2018 record (1-9, 0-5) last in Constitution Division RETURNING STARTERS – OFFENSIVE 5 DEFENSIVE 5: Kevin Rybakowski (Sr. OL/DL, 6-2, 295), T.J. Patruzo (Sr. QB, 5-9, 190), Yahmal Johnson (Sr. RB/LB, 6-2, 200), Jadyin Overton (Sr. OL/DL, 5-10, 295), Javon McDaniels (Jr. OL/DL, 6-2,250), Francisco Santillan (Sr. RB/LB, 6-1, 205), Rodney Wall (Sr. WR/DB, 6-2, 175), Haaziq Barksdale (Jr. RB/DB, 6-2, 170), Eric Torres (Sr. SB/DB, 5-7, 170), Tymir Bergstrom (Sr. WR/LB, 6-3, 175), Andre Peace (So. SB/DB, 5-7, 170), Camilo Renteria (Sr. OL/DL, 6-2, 260) KEY NEWCOMERS: Sean Antoine (Sr. WR/LB), Sykeer Powell (Jr. WR/DB), Jalen London (So. OL/DL), Raymond Torres (Jr. OL/DL)
JACKSON LIBERTY: 2018 record (3-7, 1-4) fifth in Patriot Division RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: Jimmy Celentano (Sr. RB, 6-1, 210), Jake Bosco (Sr. WR/QB, 5-7, 160), Logan Gribin (Sr. OL, 6-0, 280), Garrett Blasi (Sr. OL, 5-11, 265), Matt White (Sr. OL, 5-10, 220), Javon Vilus (Jr. QB/WR, 5-6, 155) RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: Celentano (LB), Bosco (DB), Gribin (DL), Blasi (DL), Jimmy Harley (Sr. SS, 5-10, 155), Gian LaBassi (Jr. LB, 5-11, 185) KEY NEWCOMERS: Davon Wabst (Sr. WR/DB), Jonathan Recio (Jr. OL/LB), Mike Schone (Sr. DE), Cam Jones (Sr. WR/DB)
LIBERTY DIVISION
DONOVAN CATHOLIC: *Please see detailed preview article on page 25*
MANASQUAN: 2018 record (8-3, 5-0) first in Liberty Division, lost 36-10 to Hillside in CJG II final RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: 3 RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: 3 TOP RETURNERS: Garrett Terlizzi (Sr. OL/DL), JohnForman (Sr. DL/TE), Charlie Sawitsky (Sr. OL/DL), Shayne Leddy (Jr. RB/LB), Christian Masonius (Jr. RB/LB) KEY NEWCOMERS: Cam Teza (Sr. QB), Tom Rice (Jr. RB/LB), Pat Biello (Sr. WR/DB), Dylan Aloi (Sr. OL/DL), Joe Cavanagh (So. OL/DL), Ty Callahan (Sr. WR/DB), Ryan Bilello (So. RB/LB), Cole Kozlowski (So. QB), Robert Pendergist (WR/DB)
RED BANK REGIONAL: 2018 record (7-3, 3-2) third in Freedom Division, lost 14-9 to Rumson-Fair Haven in CJG III semifinal RETURNING STARTERS – OFFENSIVE 7, DEFENSIVE 8: Jack Chamberlain (Sr. QB/FS, 6-2, 195), Makai Mickens (Sr. RB, 5-10, 195 – out with injury until November), Tyquann Crawford (Sr. DE/RB, 5-11, 200), Nick Ferrogine (Jr. WR/OLB/DE/P, 6-0, 190), A.J. Abamo (Sr. WR, 5-8, 155), Owen Laughlin (Jr. WR./OLB, 6-1, 195), Kevin Screen (Sr. DE, 6-4, 205), Kyle Weisman (Sr. TE/OLB, 6-0, 205), Zachary Peterson (Sr. LT, 6-5, 275), Brian Navitsky (Jr. LG, 6-0, 205), Sam Wasserfall (Sr. C, 5-10, 220), Vincent Delorenzi (Sr. RG/DE, 6-0, 230), Chris Maida (Sr. K) KEY NEWCOMERS: David Hicks (Sr. RB/CB, 5-9, 185), Vincent Carpenter (So. RT, 6-6, 275), Jakir Johnson (Jr. DT, 5-10, 255), Will Dal Pra (Sr. ILB, 6-0, 195), Tucker Cochrane (Sr. CB, 6-0, 185), Jack Dengler (Jr. SS, 6-1, 195)
HOLMDEL: 2018 record (8-2, 6-0) first in National Division, lost 31-20 to Somerville in CJG III semifinal RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: Bob Eknoian (Sr. TE, 6-1, 175), Quinn Pavlinetz (Sr. TE, 6-1, 225) John Tomasulo (Sr. QB, WR in 2018, 6-0, 170), Cameron Lamountain (Sr. RB, 5-10, 185), Matt Reddington (Sr. OL, 6-2, 225) RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: Pavlinetz (DE), Evan Jennings (Sr. S, 5-8, 165), Ryan Jennings (Sr. CB, 5-8, 165), Joe D’Acunta (Sr. LB, 5-11, 185), Tomasulo (S), Nick Bauman (Sr., LB, 5-9, 175) KEY NEWCOMERS: Tommy Ammirati (Sr. RB), Christian Donnelly (WR/DB), Joe Mancino (Jr. OT), Gary Alaimo (Jr. OT), Nick Iulo (Jr., OL/DL)
LACEY: 2018 record (5-5, 3-2) third in Constitution Division RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: 5 RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: 5 TOP RETURNERS: Bobby Evans (Sr. WR/CB, 5-9, 160), Matt Kuligoski (Sr. WR/CB, 6-1, 170), Donovan Bacchetta (Sr. WR, 5-10, 150), Justin Gorski (Sr. FS, 5-10, 160), Mike Kudlacik (Sr. TE/LB, 5-10, 200), Bobby Hicks (Sr. LB, 5-10, 177), D.J. Pulizzano (Sr. CB, 6-0, 190), Nicholas Povia (Jr. OG, 6-1, 296), Alexander Hupke (Sr. OT, 6-4, 278) KEY NEWCOMERS: Scott Stevens (So. 6-0, 210), Nick Christina (So. DE/OG, 5-11, 190), Greg Chadwick (Jr. DE/OT, 5-11, 198), Noah Brunatti (So. QB, 5-9, 170), Brett Spafford (So. CB, 5-11, 160), Joseph Sabarese (Sr. C, 5-11, 166), Damian O’Loughlin (So. OL/DL)
CENTRAL REGIONAL : 2018 record (3-7, 0-5) last in American Division RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: 7 RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: 4 TOP RETURNERS: Gunnar Nemeth (Sr. LB), Gavin Wheeler (Sr. QB), Nick Sura (Jr. RB/DB), Danny Taris (Jr. RB/LB), Brandon Montgomery (Jr. WR – sidelined with torn ACL) KEY NEWCOMERS: Imeer Johnson (Jr. LB), Danny Morris (So.)
PATRIOT DIVISION
OCEAN TOWNSHIP: 2018 record (4-6, 2-3) fourth in Freedom Division, lost 28-7 to Rumson-Fair Haven in CJG III first round RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: 7 RETURNING DEFENSIVE PLAYERS: 6 TOP RETURNERS: Trebor Pena (Sr. WR/RB, 5-11, 180), Robbie Nungesser (Sr. QB, 6-1, 185), Mike Gavakis (Sr. WR/OLB, 5-11, 170), Tye Brookins (Sr. WR, 6-2, 160), Brian Fisher (Sr. OL/DL, 5-11, 235), Ray Nguyen (Sr. OL/DL, 5-11, 270), Ishyne Woodard (Sr. DE/RB), Joe Teresi (Jr. OL/DL, 6-1, 250), Alex Gavakis (Jr. OL/DL, 6-1, 195), Tyrell Wigfall (Sr. DB, 5-11, 155), Nasir Thompson (Sr. RB/DB, 5-11, 189)
RARITAN: 2018 record (5-4, 4-1) second in Liberty Division, lost 35-14 to Somerville in CJG III first round RETURNING STARTERS – OFFENSIVE 8, DEFENSIVE 6: Chris Carton (Sr. WR/DB, 6-2, 165), Anthony Casiano (Sr. OL/DL), Steven Coponi (Sr. QB, 5-11, 175), Mike Fiore (Sr. TB, 5-8, 175), Danny Fiore (Sr. Slot/DB, 5-10, 175), Kevin Lind (Sr. OL/DL, 5-9, 235), Paul DeFalco (Jr. OL/DL, 5-10, 240), Jaylen Smith (Sr. WR/DB, 6-4, 195), Kevin Haug (Sr. WR/DB, 5-8, 150), Dan McCormack (Sr. TE/LB, 6-1, 200)
SHORE REGIONAL : 2018 record (7-3, 3-2) third in the Patriot Division, lost 7-0 to Cinnaminson in CJG II first round RETURNING STARTERS – OFFENSIVE 2, DEFENSIVE 6: Terry Carlstrom (Sr. WR/CB, 5-10, 170), Shane McLaughlin (Jr. RB/S, 6-1, 195), Danny Kelly (Sr. OLB/RB, 5-8, 165), Jake Shirley (Sr. OLB/RB, 5-10, 175), Sam Weber (Sr. OT/DT, 6-3, 300), Joe Graci (Sr. OT/DT, 6-0, 275) KEY NEWCOMERS: Cody Fleischer (MLB/RB), Matt Ippolitto (DE/G), Brendan Bauer (TE/DE), Trevor Crochet (RB/CB), Dylan Drahos (RB/OLB), Chris Kessler (WR/DB), Mike McGee (QB/MLB), Sean O’Brien (RB/DB), Jake Pinto (RB/OLB), Nick Soyer (C/DT), Cade Torres (G/DE/P), Evan Thompson (C/MLB), Alex Tyler (G/DE), Jaime Mazzacco (RB/MLB)
BARNEGAT: 2018 record (7-3, 4-1) second in Patriot Division, lost 53-7 to West Deptford in SJG II first round RETURNING OFFENSIVE PLAYERS: 2 RETURNING DEFENSIVE PLAYERS: 3 TOP RETURNERS: Griffin Jackstadt (Sr. OL, 6-4, 268), Caleb Schafer (Sr. WR, 5-7, 158), Robert Armstrong (Jr. DL, 6-2, 208), Matt Vernieri (Sr. DB, 6-0, 171) KEY NEWCOMER: Nik DiLeo (Sr. RB/LB, 6-0, 220)
POINT PLEASANT BORO: 2018 record (3-6, 2-3), tied for third in Liberty Division RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: Dan Meccia (Sr. C, 6-0, 255), Chris Boud (Sr. OL, 6-1, 220), Nick Tuzzolino (Jr. WR, 5-11, 175) RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: Boud (DE), Tuzzolino (DE) KEY NEWCOMERS: Colby Biggs (Sr. FB/LB), Jake Magley (Sr. RB/WR/LB), Cody Sullivan (Sr. OL/DL), Sam Young (Sr. WR/LB)
MONMOUTH REGIONAL: 2018 record (4-5, 1-4) fifth in Liberty Division RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: 2 RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: 1 TOP RETURNERS: John DeMarzo (Sr. WR/S, 6-0, 160), Aiden Convery (Sr. QB/WR, 6-0, 180), Sheldon Laniviere (Jr. WR/CB, 5-11, 158) Yassin Moore (Jr. WR/DB, 6-1, 17 – transfer from Donovan Catholic) KEY NEWCOMERS: Matt Fleschner (Jr. TE/DL, 6-5, 230), Loukas Plasteras (TE/LB, 6-3, 195), Brian Yadlon (Jr. QB, 6-0, 185), Keontae Wiggins (Jr. RB/DB, 5-11, 180) Jack Huisman (Sr. S/WR, 6-0, 160), Eric Pietz (Sr. WR/DB, 5-8, 185)
NATIONAL DIVISION
ASBURY PARK: 2018 record (4-6, 3-3) tied for third in National Division, lost 34-0 to Paulsboro in CJG I semifinal RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: 5 RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARERS: 6 TOP RETURNERS: Makai Brown (Jr. WR/S, 5-11, 155), Jared Chatunant (Jr. G/DT, 5-10, 200), Donte Moore (Jr. OT/DT, 6-2, 220), Anthony Swearine (Jr. DE, 5-10, 175), Najier Massie (Jr. RB/LB, 5-7, 145), Haleem Stevens (Sr. G/LB, 5-10, 165), Knajee Alston (Sr. RB/LB, 5-10, 160) KEY NEWCOMERS: Jai’Son Brown (Fr. QB, 6-3, 165), JaShawn Carer (Fr. RB, 5-11, 145)
KEYPORT: 2018 record (3-6, 3-3) tied for third in National Division, lost 54-7 to Willingboro in the CJG I first round RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: Troy Alverez (Jr. QB, 6-2, 190), D.J. Thomson (So. WR, 6-3, 160), Devon Meza (Sr. OL, 6-4, 265), Michael Abbatte (Sr. OL, 5-11, 250), Anthony Gonzalez (Sr. OL, 6-0, 220) RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: Alverez (DB), Thomson (DB), Meza (DL), Abbatte (DL), Gonzalez (DL), Matt Russo (Sr. LB, 5-9, 190), Sean Lachky (Jr. LB, 5-10, 180) KEY NEWCOMERS: Chris Johnson (WR/DB), John Lachky (TE/LB), Vincent Panzarelli (OL/DL), Nick Wroblewski (OL/DL), Vincent Zhou (OL/DL), Dylan Burns (OL/DL), Zach Connallon (WR/DB), Jake Ferrara (WR/DB), Albert (TE/LB)
MANCHESTER: 2018 record (5-5, 1-5) fifth in National Division RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: 5 RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: 6 TOP RETURNERS: Josh Glenn (Jr. RB/DB, 6-0, 170), John Mayer (Sr. OL/DL, 6-2, 185), Jake Van Wagner (Sr. QB, 5-9, 165), Xavier Williams (Sr. RB/DB, 5-10, 175), Jimmy Johns (Sr. QB, 5-9, 165), Devin Zamot (Sr. RB/DB/K, 5-10, 180), Shane Smith (Sr. OL/DL, 6-6, 345), Christopher Pasos (So. DL, 6-1, 215) KEY NEWCOMERS: Julius Barrittau (Jr. RB/DB, 5-10, 165), James Bennett (Sr. RB/LB, 5-7, 165), Gavin Clark (Jr. WR/DB, 6-1, 160), Romello Bush (Sr. RB/DL, 5-10, 225), Chris Grille (Jr. OL/LB, 5-10, 185), D’Maari Brown (So. RB/DB, 5-7, 135)
PINELANDS: 2018 record (4-5, 2-3) fourth in Patriot Division RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTERS: 2 RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: 7 TOP RETURNERS: Andrew Bartlett (Sr. Utility/LB, 6-0, 175), Aaron Harris (Jr. RB/LB, 5-10, 165), Connor Harris (Jr. QB/LB, 6-0, 180), Andrew Jenkins (Jr. TE/LB, 6-0, 190), Jack Lawrie (Jr. WR/S, 5-10, 160), Shane Michot (Jr. OL/LB, 5-8, 200), John Morrin (Sr. RB/DL, 5-10, 190) KEY NEWCOMERS: Joe Vitello (Sr. QB/DB, 5-7, 160) Kendrick Johnson (Sr. WR/DB, 6-0, 165), Nunez Bukula (So. RB, 6-0, 198)
POINT PLEASANT BEACH: 2018 record (0-9) last in National Division RETURNING OFFENSIVE PLAYERS: 6 RETURNING DEFENSIVE PLAYERS: 7 TOP RETURNERS: Liam Buday (Sr. RB/LB, 5-10, 210), Jason Shrelock (Sr. WR/LB, 6-1, 200), Aidan Conway (Sr. WR/S, 5-10, 165), Matt Vinsko (Sr. OT/DE, 5-11, 195) KEY NEWCOMERS: Jack Akins (Sr. QB, 6-0, 190), Will Baronello (Sr. WR/DB, 6-2, 175), Harrison Rudd (WR/DB, 5-10, 180)
KEANSBURG: 2018 record (4-5, 3-3) third in National Division RETURNING OFFENSIVE STARTER: Nasir Williams (Sr. WR, 6-0, 165) RETURNING DEFENSIVE STARTERS: Wyatt Riecks (Sr. OLB, 6-1, 185), Jacob Quigley (Sr. SS, 5-9, 165), Matt Gillen (Sr. OLB 5-11, 155), Connor Graf (Jr. CB, 5-8, 155) KEY NEWCOMERS: Patrick Beltran (RB/S), Mikal Braithwaite (CB/WR), Desmond Lawson (LB/RB), Hassan Champion (LB/RB), Keyshaun Coppinger (OL/DL), Waylon Manoes (OL), Louis Chalmers (QB), Ian Mendez (RB), Ian Phillips (CB)
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