Cedar Grove Panthers 

July 4, 2023

2022: 

• 9-3 
• Lost to Weequahic in the North Jersey Section 2 Group 1 finals after beating Wood-Ridge in the semifinals, and Wallkill Valley in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included Immaculate Conception, Verona, Boonton, and Shabazz 
• Losses were to Caldwell and Salem 
• Scored 363 points for a 30.25 average 
• Allowed 183 points for a 15.25 average, including two shutouts 

Graduation: 

• RB Mike WIllis – Moravian 
• WR Chris Babcock – FDU (Florham Park) 
• WR/LB James Cantarelli – Endicott 
• OL/DL Denham Ingalls – WIlkes 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 4 

Quarterback: 

• Stephen Paradiso, Junior, 5-11, 185 – returning starter; passed for 1,732 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions per nj.com 

Running Back: 

• Gianluca Targia, Senior, 5-8, 180 – projected starter 

Wide Receiver: 

• Jackson Morrice, Junior, 5-10, 170 – projected starter at slot receiver; saw action, catching 11 passes per nj.com  
• Anthony Tronio, Junior, 6-2, 215 – projected starter at slot receiver and h-back 
• Nick Iannacone, Senior, 6-0, 185 – returning starter at outside receiver; 29 receptions per nj.com 
• Nick Russo, Junior, 6-3, 190 – projected starter at outside receiver; saw action, catching 11 passes per nj.com 
• Nick Droge, Senior, 6-2, 180 – part of the rotation 
• Lucas Droge, Senior, 6-2, 180 – part of the rotation; started on defense  
• Xavier Andujar, Sophomore, 5-11, 170 – part of the rotation  

Offensive Line: 

• Nick Genuario, Senior, 5-10, 200 – returning starter at center 
• Bobby Kelly, Senior, 6-0, 205 – returning starter at tackle, moving from guard 
• Jean-Carlo Gonzalez, Senior, 6-0, 280 – projected starter at guard; saw action 
• Jake Jordan, Junior, 5-11, 225 – projected starter at guard 
• Santino Catalano, Junior, 6-0, 210 – competing at tackle 
• Peter Zamfirescu, Senior, 6-4, 225 – competing at tackle 
• Chris Ferrera, Sophomore, 5-11, 210 – competing at tackle 

Defense: 

• Formation: 3-4 
• Returning Starters: 3 

Defensive Line: 

• Jean-Carlo Gonzalez, Senior, 6-0, 280 – projected starter at nose guard 
• Jake Jordan, Junior, 5-11, 225 – part of rotation at end 
• Peter Zamfirescu, Senior, 6-4, 225 – part of rotation at end 
• Chris Ferrera, Sophomore, 5-11, 210 – part of rotation at end 
• Nick Genuario, Senior, 5-10, 200 – part of rotation at end 

Linebacker: 

• Bobby Kelly, Senior, 6-0, 205 – returning starter on inside 
• Anthony Tronio, Junior, 6-2, 215 – projected starter on inside 
• Connor Kerney, Junior, 5-6, 165 – part of rotation on inside 
• Gianluca Targia, Senior, 5-8, 180 – projected starter on outside 
• Nick Droge, Senior, 6-2, 180 – projected starter on outside 
• Nick Russo, Junior, 6-3, 190 – part of rotation on outside 

Secondary: 

• Nick Iannacone, Senior, 6-0, 185 – 3-year starter at free safety 
• Lucas Droge, Senior, 6-2, 180 – returning starter at strong safety, moving from cornerback 
• Xavier Andujar, Sophomore, 5-11, 170 – in the mix at strong safety 
• Jackson Morrice, Junior, 5-10, 170 – competing at cornerback 
• Ben DiChiara, Senior, 5-11, 180 – competing at cornerback 
• Nick Robinson, Senior, 6-1, 165 – competing at cornerback 
• Lucas Droge, Senior, 6-2, 180 – competing at cornerback if he if not at strong safety 

Special Teams: 

• Sophomore Sebastian Kovacs will be the kicker and punter is open for competition 

Schedule: 

• Saturday, 8/26, Ramsey at Palisades Park 
• Friday, 9/1, Glen Ridge at Montclair State 
• Friday, 9/8, at Shabazz 
• Friday, 9/15, Boonton at home 
• Friday, 9/22, Mastery (Camden) at home 
• Friday, 9/29, Newark Collegiate at home 
• Friday, 10/6, at Verona 
• Friday, 10/13, Caldwell at home 
• Friday, 10/20, Hoboken at home 

Concerns: 

• Putting together both lines: competition is heavy and need to find players in the right spots 

Recruiting: 

• Iannacone is a 1-AA prospect with heavy Patriot League interest 
• Kelly is a 1-AA prospect with Patriot League interest as a linebacker 
• Others may play D3 
• Underclassmen: 
• Tronio, Russo, and Paradison are the anywhere from 1-AA to D3 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We return a good core, especially at the skill positions. Our quarterback will have experience, but we will have to fill the holes on both lines.” – Head Coach Rob Gogerty