Kinnelon Colts 

June 26, 2023

2022: 

• 6-4 
• Lost to Brearley in the North Jersey Section 1 Group 1 semifinals after beating Park Ridge in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included North Warren, Pequannock, and Parsippany 
• Losses were to Dumont, Boonton, and Sussex Tech 
• Scored 240 points for a 24.00 average 
• Allowed 244 points for a 24.40 average 

Graduation: 

• DB Sean Ford – Montclair State for lacrosse 

Offense: 

• Formation: Power-T 
• Returning Starters: 9  

Quarterback: 

• Zach Grande, Junior, 6-0, 150 – returning starter 

Running Back: 

• Lex Lucas, Senior, 5-9, 175 – 3-year starter at halfback; rushed for 757 yards per nj.com 
• Alex Regan, Senior, 5-9, 177 – returning starter at halfback  
• Evan Relovsky, Senior, 5-7, 165 – competing at fullback; started on defense 
• Wyatt Sisco, Sophomore, 5-11, 190 – competing at fullback 

Tight End: 

• Colin Hertzberg, Senior, 6-0, 185 – returning starter 
• Andrew Stickley, Junior, 6-3, 230 – returning starter at tight end 

Wide Receiver (Situational): 

• Soren Porada, Sophomore, 6-0, 170 – will play 
• Troy Schneider, Senior, 6-0, 185 – will play; started on defense 

Offensive Line: 

• Ryan McCormick, Senior, 6-3, 215 – 3-year starter at left tackle 
• Joe Cappa, Senior, 5-8, 220 – returning starter at left guard 
• Thomas Kosco, Junior, 5-11, 280 – competing at center 
• Dan Spano, Senior, 6-1, 215 – competing at center 
• Michael Vazquez, Senior, 6-3, 205 – returning starter at right guard 
• Matt Hoffman, Senior, 6-2, 230 – 3-year starter at right tackle 

Defense: 

• Formation: 4-2-5 
• Returning Starters: 8  

Defensive Line: 

• Andrew Stickley, Junior, 6-3, 230 – returning starter at end  
• Lance Klunder, Senior, 5-11, 185 – front-runner at end 
• Joe Cappa, Senior, 5-8, 220 – returning starter at tackle 
• Matt Hoffman, Senior, 6-2, 230 – returning starter at tackle 
• Thomas Kosco, Junior, 5-11, 280 – part of rotation at tackle 

Linebacker: 

• Lex Lucas, Senior, 5-9, 175 – returning starter on weak side 
• Wyatt Sisco, Sophomore, 5-11, 190 – projected starter in middle; started two games 

Secondary: 

• Alex Regan, Senior, 5-9, 177 – returning starter at nickel/rover 
• Evan Relovsky, Senior, 5-7, 165 – returning starter at safety 
• Chase Murphy, Junior, 5-9, 150 – returning starter at safety 
• Troy Schneider, Senior, 6-0, 185 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Tyler Marshall, Senior, 5-9, 165 – competing at opposite corner  
• Alex Parrella, Junior, 5-10, 170 – competing at opposite corner  
• Soren Porada, Sophomore, 6-0, 170 – will be in rotation at cornerback and safety 

Special Teams: 

• Senior Shane Norvis returns at kicker and punter 
• Regan will be the main return man 

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 8/31, Mahwah at home 
• Saturday, 9/8, at Boonton 
• Thursday, 9/14, Sussex Tech at home 
• Friday, 9/22, at North Warren 
• Friday, 9/29, Dumont at home 
• Friday, 10/6, at Pequannock 
• Friday, 10/13, Whippany Park at home 
• Friday, 10/20, at Parsippany 

Concerns: 

• Strong senior leadership graduated; they need to make sure others step up 

Recruiting: 

• Lucas, McCormick, and Schneider are D3 candidates 
• Underclassmen:
• Stickley and Grande are the best prospects 

Coach’s Comments: 

“Last year was my first year and we laid the foundation. This team needs to build on that, keep building for years to come and grow a winning culture.” – Head Coach Dustin Grande