2019 JERSEY SPORTING NEWS SHORE CONFERENCE FOOTBALL PREVIEW By Mike Ready

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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