Butler Bulldogs 

June 23, 2023

2022: 

• 7-3 
• Lost to Weequahic in the North 2 Group 1 semifinals after beating North Warren in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included Hasbrouck Heights, Cresskill, Becton, and Pompton Lakes 
• Losses were to Wood-Ridge and Park Ridge 
• Scored 306 points for a 30.6 average 
• Allowed 188 points for an 18.60 average 

Graduation: 

• OL/DL Josh Emann – Kean 
• WR/DB Wyatt Frawley – Lycoming (Pa.) for wrestling 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 7  

Quarterback: 

• Bobby Battipede, Senior, 5-9, 175 – 3-year starter; passed for 12 touchdowns to 4 interceptions, while rushing for 500 yards per nj.com 
• David Smith, Sophomore, 5-9, 165 – provides depth  

Running Back: 

• Kyle Perry, Senior, 5-9, 165 – returning co-starter; will see more carries; has started games since freshman year
• Matt Barile, Junior, 5-8, 165 – projected co-starter 

Wide Receiver: 

• PJ Coffey, Junior, 5-11, 160 – 3-year starter 
• Mikey Henehan, Junior, 5-11, 175 – projected starter; saw time and started on defense 
• Cam Pittman, Senior, 5-9, 155 – competing and will play 
• Max Reilly, Junior, 5-11, 170 – competing and will play 
• Nick Parkinson, Sophomore, 5-10, 175 – competing and will play 

Tight End: 

• Peter Calvi, Junior, 6-1, 185 – 3-year starter 

Offensive Line: 

• Jason Murray, Senior, 6-5, 300 – 3-year starter at left tackle 
• Emir Yilmaz, Senior, 5-10, 185 – competing at left guard 
• Cole Benicasa, Sophomore, 6-2, 220 – competing at left guard 
• Tyler Tortola, Junior, 5-10, 245 – returning starter at center 
• Luca Toriello, Junior, 6-0, 230 – 3-year starter at right guard 
• Maks Stojanovic, Junior, 6-3, 265 – projected starter at right tackle 
• Will Friscoe, Senior, 6-1, 190 – provides depth along the line 

Defense: 

• Formation: 4-3 
• Returning Starters: 5 

Defensive Line: 

• Luca Toriello, Junior, 6-0, 230 – 3-year starter at end, moving from tackle 
• Peter Calvi, Junior, 6-1, 185 – 3-year starter at end, moving from linebacker 
• Emir Yilmaz, Senior, 5-10, 185 – provides depth at tackle 
• Will Friscoe, Senior, 6-1, 190 – provides depth at tackle 
• Jason Murray, Senior, 6-5, 300 – projected starter at tackle 
• Maks Stojanovic, Junior, 6-3, 265 – projected starter at tackle 
• Tyler Tortola, Junior, 5-10, 245 – provides depth at tackle 

Linebacker: 

• Mikey Henehan, Junior, 5-11, 175 – returning starter on the strong side 
• Matt Barile, Junior, 5-8, 165 – projected starter in middle 
• Kyle Perry, Senior, 5-9, 165 – 3-year starter on weak side 

Secondary: 

• PJ Coffey, Junior, 5-11, 160 – 3-year starter at cornerback 
• CJ Bentley, Sophomore, 5-8, 155 – competing at opposite corner 
• Cam Pittman, Senior, 5-9, 155 – competing at opposite corner 
• Max Reilly, Junior, 5-11, 170 – projected starter at free safety 
• David Smith, Sophomore, 5-9, 165 – competing at strong safety 
• Nick Parkinson, Sophomore, 5-10, 175 – competing at strong safety  

Special Teams: 

• Junior PJ Coffey is the front-runner at punter and he is in a 3-way battle at kicker with junior Mikey Henehan and senior Will Friscoe 
• Coffey will be the main return man 

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 8/31, Wood-Ridge at home 
• Friday, 9/8, at Wallington 
• Saturday, 9/16, at St. Mary 
• Friday, 9/22, Park Ridge at home 
• Friday, 9/29, Pompton Lakes at home 
• 10/6-7, NJIC crossover 
• 10/13-14, NJIC crossover 
• 10/20-21, NJIC crossover 

Concerns: 

• Sophomores stepping into new starting roles 

Recruiting: 

• Murray is  receiving 1-AA interest 
• Calvi may play at a NESCAC/Ivy/Centennial Conference school 
• Others may be able to play D3 
• Underclassmen: they will need a good year on film 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We have our share of returning starters. There are kids who started as freshman and sophomores who are now juniors and seniors. We like our depth and experience and we will need it in the competitive NJIC division we play in. We are looking forward to competing in the NJIC and the playoffs, where we are in a competitive section.” – Head Coach Jason Luciani