Point Pleasant Boro Panthers 

June 25, 2023

2022:

• 9-1 
• #11 team in statewide Groups 1-2 poll
• Lost to Willingboro in the Central Jersey Group 2 semifinals after beating Overbrook in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included St. John Vianney, Manasquan, and Raritan 
• Scored 421 points for a 42.10 average 
• Allowed 119 points for an 11.90 average 

Graduation: 

• OL Cole Skinner – South Florida 
• RB/DB Connor Cilentro – Coast Guard Academy for baseball 
• LB Tyler Gordon – Seton Hill 
• DE Connor Reynolds – William Paterson 

Offense: 

• Formation: FlexBone Triple Option 
• Returning Starters: 4  

Quarterback: 

• Matt Oliphant, Senior, 6-2, 200 – 3-year starter; 2nd year at quarterback; rushed for 970 yards per nj.com 
• Michael Ollendorf, Junior, 5-10, 180 – provides depth 

Running Back: 

• Jake Croce, Senior, 5-10, 195 – 4-year starter at fullback; rushed for 1,000 yards in each of the last two years per nj.com 
• Dylan Reitmeyer, Junior, 5-11, 220 – will spell Croce; started on defense 
• Brian Simoes, Senior, 6-1, 165 – competing at the halfbacks; saw action 
• Jayson Bennett, Senior, 5-7, 160 – competing at the halfbacks; saw action 
• Colin Obser, Junior, 5-10, 190 – competing at the halfbacks; saw action 
• Jacob Reitmeyer, Junior, 5-9, 170 – competing at the halfbacks 
• Jake Clayton, Freshman, 5-7, 165 – competing at the halfbacks 

Wide Receiver: 

• Wyatt Dewysockie, Senior, 6-0, 160 – competing 
• Brayden Forfar, Senior, 6-1, 185 – competing 
• TJ Jordan, Junior, 6-0, 160 – competing 
• Logan DeAngelis, Sophomore, 5-11, 170 – competing 

Tight End (Situational): 

• Nick Albanese, Junior, 5-10, 200 – will play 

Offensive Line: 

• Zach Larr, Senior, 6-2, 230 – returning starter at left tackle 
• Paul Hagemeyer, Junior, 6-0, 230 – projected starter at left guard 
• Slade Samaritano, Junior, 6-0, 290 – could push for time once healthy; started on defense 
• Matt Michallis, 5-10, 220 – competing at center 
• Nick Vitale, Senior, 5-9, 220 – competing at center 
• Charles “Boom” Davison, Senior, 6-1, 270 – 3-year starter at right guard 
• Tanner Hynes, Junior, 6-0, 210 – projected starter at right tackle 
• George Walsh, Sophomore, 6-0, 240 – pushing for time along the line 

Defense: 

• Formation: 4-2-5 
• Returning Starters: 6 

Defensive Line: 

• Nick Jankovich, Junior, 6-2, 215 – projected starter at end 
• Zach Larr, Senior, 6-2, 230 – competing at opposite end 
• Tanner Hynes, Junior, 6-0, 210 – competing at opposite end 
• Charles “Boom” Davison, Senior, 6-1, 270 – 3-year starter at tackle 
• Slade Samaritano, Junior, 6-0, 290 – returning starter at tackle; injured in last regular season game and still recovering and will start once he is healthy 
• Paul Hagemeyer, Junior, 6-0, 230 – part of rotation at tackle 
• Matt Michallis, 5-10, 220 – part of rotation at tackle 
• George Walsh, Sophomore, 6-0, 240 – part of rotation at tackle 

Linebacker: 

• Dylan Reitmeyer, Junior, 5-11, 220 – returning starter; hurt in third game and missed remainder of season 
• Owen Dewysockie, Senior, 5-10, 190 – competing 
• Devin Sachkowsky, Senior, 5-9, 215 – competing 
• Brady Dapkins, Sophomore, 5-10, 190 – competing 

Secondary: 

• Colin Obser, Junior, 5-10, 190 – returning starter at star opposition (rover) 
• Graysen Pagan, Senior, 5-9, 175 – provides depth at star position (rover) 
• Michael Ollendorf, Junior, 5-10, 180 – provides depth star position (rover) 
• Calvin Videon-Perino, Sophomore, 5-10, 200 – provides depth at star position (rover) 
• Matt Oliphant, Senior, 6-2, 200 – 3-year starter at cornerback 
• Brian Simoes, Senior, 6-1, 165 – projected starter at opposite corner; saw quality time 
• Brayden Forfar, Senior, 6-1, 185 – provides depth at cornerback 
• Wyatt Dewysockie, Senior, 6-0, 160 – provides depth at cornerback 
• Jacob Reitmeyer, Junior, 5-9, 170 – provides depth at cornerback 
• Jake Croce, Senior, 5-10, 195 – 3-year starter at safety 
• Jake Clayton, Freshman, 5-7, 165 – competing at the other safety 
• Jayson Bennett, Senior, 5-7, 160 – competing at the other safety 

Special Teams: 

• Senior Brayden Forfar is a 3-year starter at kicker and senior Matt Oliphant is a 3-year starter at punter 
• Oliphant, Croce, Clayton, and Simoes are the return men 

Schedule: 

• Friday, 8/25, Colts Neck at home 
• Saturday, 9/2, at Manasquan 
• 9/8-9, Bye Week 
• Friday, 9/15, at Red Bank 
• Friday, 9/22, Long Branch at home 
• Friday, 9/29, Rumson-Fair Haven at home 
• Friday, 10/6, at Manalapan 
• Friday, 10/13, Matawan at home 
• Friday, 10/20, at Raritan 

Concerns: 

• New starters: the coaches think they’re ready, but until the games start, it’s not proven 
• Depth up front 
• Challenging schedule 

Recruiting: 

• Oliphant is an option quarterback with an offer from Navy; also has interest from Army, Air Force, Old Dominion, and Patriot League schools 
• Croce has Patriot League interest 
• Davison is a D2 candidate with PSAC (Pa.) interest 
• Larr and Forfar have D3 interest, Forfar as a kicker 
• Underclassmen: 
• Obser, Dylan Reitmeyer, and Samaritano are the top juniors 
• Others need a good year 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We have a nice mix of senior leadership, promising juniors, and some sophomores. We are looking forward to a tough schedule to see where we stand.” – Head Coach Brian Staub