Lyndhurst Golden Bears 

June 16, 2023

2022: 

• 3-6 
• Lost to Newark Central in the Group 2 consolation round 
• Wins included Secaucus, New Milford, and Manchester 
• Losses were to Rutherford, Waldwick/Midland Park Wood-Ridge, Park Ridge, and North Arlington 
• Scored 169 points for a 18.78 average 
• Allowed 233 points for a 25.89 average 

*This is a very good football town with a lot of tradition  

Graduation: 

• RB/LB Dwayne Tucker – Alvernia 
• WR/DB Damian Weaver – Georgia for wrestling 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple-Pro 
• Returning Starters: 8  

Quarterback: 

• Shawn Bellenger, Junior, 6-1, 185 – returning starter; passed for 1,011 yards per nj.com 

Running Back: 

• Roddy Morinho, Junior, 6-0, 200 – returning starter; rushed for 724 yards per nj.com 
• Daniel Mabande, Senior, 5-10, 180 – will spot Morinho 

Fullback: 

• Michael Rizzo, Senior, 5-9, 185 – returning starter, moving from guard 

Wide Receiver: 

• Cameron Werner, Senior, 5-11, 160 – returning starter 
• Kamilo Torres, Senior, 5-11, 165 – competing 
• Julian Guzman, Senior, 5-11, 165 – competing 
• Renzo Pelaez, Senior, 5-9, 140 – competing 
• Others may compete 

Tight End: 

• Matt Jarvis, Sophomore, 5-10, 180 – projected starter 

Offensive Line: 

• Jake Herman, Senior, 6-1, 210 – 3-year starter at left tackle 
• Nick Adamo, Senior, 6-0, 290 – returning starter at left guard 
• Mike Longo, Junior, 5-9, 260 – returning starter at center 
• Shane Keeler, Senior, 6-2, 195 – returning starter at right guard, moving from right tackle 
• Conor Gill, Senior, 6-2, 200 – projected starter at right tackle 
• Jonathan Rodriguez, Junior, 5-9, 210 – sixth man on the line 

Defense: 

• Formation: 3-4 
• Returning Starters: 7 

Defensive Line: 

• Jake Herman, Senior, 6-1, 210 – 3-year starter at end 
• Nick Adamo, Senior, 6-0, 290 – returning starter at nose guard 
• Conor Gill, Senior, 6-2, 200 – returning starter at end 
• Shane Keeler, Senior, 6-2, 195 – part of rotation at end 
• Mike Longo, Junior, 5-9, 260 – part of rotation at nose guard 

Linebacker: 

• Michael Rizzo, Senior, 5-9, 185 – returning starter on inside 
• Roddy Morinho, Junior, 6-0, 200 – returning starter on outside; amy play inside 
• Michael Cutola, Junior, 6-2, 170 – competing inside and outside 
• Abraham Martinez, Junior, 5-10, 170 – competing inside and outside 
• Isaiah Lopez, Senior, 5-10, 185 – competing inside and outside 

Secondary: 

• Anthony Amaro, Junior, 5-10, 160 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Julian Guzman, Senior, 5-11, 165 – returning starter at cornerback; may play safety  
• Kamilo Torres, Senior, 5-11, 165 – competing at safety and cornerback 
• Jacob Gorfinkle, Senior, 5-10, 165 – competing at safety and cornerback 
• Cameron Werner, Senior, 5-11, 160 – competing at safety and cornerback 
• Nate Boyd, Sophomore, 5-6, 160 – competing at safety and cornerback 

Special Teams: 

• Senior Cameron Werner will be the kicker and senior Renzo Pelaez is the punter 
• The return men are not decided yet 

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 8/31, at Secaucus 
• Friday, 9/8, New Milford at home 
• Thursday, 9/14, at Cresskill-Emerson 
• Friday, 9/22, Waldwick/Midland Park at home 
• Saturday, 9/30, at Rutherford 
• 10/7-8, NJIC crossover 
• 10/13-14, NJIC crossover 
• 10/20-21, NJIC crossover 

Concerns: 

• Wide receivers and secondary 

Recruiting: 

• The offensive linemen are D3 possibilities 
• Underclassmen: 
• Morinho is the top junior   

Coach’s Comments: 

“We have a lot back and we’re aiming to get back into the playoffs. We were close last year, but lost just before the playoffs. If we put things together, we can go far.” – Head Coach Richie Tuero