North Arlington Vikings  

July 1, 2023

2022: 

• 5-4 
• Lost to Brearley in the North Jersey Section 1 Group 1 quarterfinals 
• Wins included Hawthorne, Pompton Lakes, and Lyndhurst 
• Losses were to Rutherford, Hasbrouck Heights, and Glen Rock 
• Scored 210 points for a 23.33 average 
• Allowed 223 points for a 24.78 average 

Graduation: 

• QB Devin Rivas – Southern Connecticut 
• WR/DB Kyle Villani – Southern connecticut 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 7 

Quarterback: 

• Sean McGeehan, Senior, 6-0, 190 – 3-year starter, moving from running back 

Running Back: 

• Ariel Williams, Senior, 6-0, 200 – projected starter; started on defense 
• Felipe Carvalho, Junior, 6-1, 190 – will spell Williams and play fullback in two-back sets 

Wide Receiver: 

• Ian Crudele, Senior, 6-2, 180 – 3-year starter; 36 receptions for 583 yards per nj.com  
• Rob Carselda, Senior, 5-11, 175 – returning starter 
• Julian Moya, Junior, 5-9, 165 – projected starter in the slot 
• Nate Smith, Senior, 5-8, 175 – part of the rotation 
• Chris Rodriguez, Senior, 5-9, 180 – part of the rotation 

Tight End: 

• Isaiah Alvarado, Senior, 6-1, 205 – returning starter, moving from tackle 
• Nick Woehlemann, Senior, 5-11, 200 – provides depth 

Offensive Line: 

• Ivan Alvarez, Junior, 6-3, 250 – returning starter at right tackle, moving from right guard 
• Jason Gilbert, Senior, 5-11, 225 – 4-year starter at right guard, moving from left guard 
• Jose Rodriguez, Senior, 5-11, 280 – 3-year starter at center 
• Kevin Barone, Junior, 5-11, 195 – projected starter at left guard 
• Left tackle is undecided at this point 

Defense: 

• Formation: 4-3 
• Returning Starters: 10 

Defensive Line: 

• Ariel Williams, Senior, 6-0, 200 – 3-year starter at end 
• Jason Gilbert, Senior, 5-11, 225 – 3-year starter at end 
• Ryan Demnati, Junior, 6-4, 275 – returning starter at tackle 
• Jose Rodriguez, Senior, 5-11, 280 – 3-year starter at tackle 
• Ivan Alvarez, Junior, 6-3, 250 – part of the rotation at tackle 

Linebacker: 

• Isaiah Alvarado, Senior, 6-1, 205 – returning starter in the middle, moving from end 
• Sean McGeehan, Senior, 6-0, 190 – projected starter on the strong side 
• Bryan Louzada, Senior, 5-10, 185 – returning starter on the weak side 
• Felipe Carvalho, Junior, 6-1, 190 – part of the rotation 
• Kevin Barone, Junior, 5-11, 195 – part of the rotation 

Secondary: 

• Ian Crudele, Senior, 6-2, 180 – 3-year starter at safety 
• Rob Carselda, Senior, 5-11, 175 – 3-year starter at safety  
• Julian Moya, Junior, 5-9, 165 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Nate Smith, Senior, 5-8, 175 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Chris Rodriguez, Senior, 5-9, 180 – part of the rotation at cornerback 

Special Teams: 

• Senior Felipe Carvalho will be the kicker and punter will be determined in camp 
• The return men will also be decided in camp 

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 8/31, at Hawthorne 
• Friday, 9/8, Pompton Lakes at home 
• Saturday, 9/16, at Saddle Brook 
• Friday, 9/22, at Wood-Ridge 
• Friday, 9/29, Hasbrouck Heights at home 
• 10/6-7, NJIC crossover 
• 10/13-14, NJIC crossover 
• 10/20-21, NJIC crossover 

Concerns: 

• Finding a left tackle 
• How a run-heavy offense works after being a pass-happy offense due to personnel 

Recruiting: 

• Crudele has D2/D3 interest 
• McGeehan, Williams, Alvarado, Gilbert, and Jose Rodriguez have D3 potential 
• Underclassmen: 
• Alvarez can be D3 or higher 
• Demnati is the sleeper of the class 

Coach’s Comments: 

“Last year was the second time in 25 years we made the playoffs. We want to make it two straight, despite losing three very good players. We have a good group of kids back on both sides of the ball and there are sixteen seniors on the roster. Progress has been made, but we’re trying to take the next step.” – Head Coach Joe Borkowski