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, Senior, 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, Senior, 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 position (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