Pompton Lakes Cardinals 

July 4, 2023 

2022: 

• 3-6
• Lost to Lakeland in the North Jersey consolations 
• Wins came against Hawthorne, Secaucus, and Saddle Brook 
• Losses included included Hasbrouck Heights, Butler, and North Arlington 
• Scored 97 points for a 10.77 average
• Allowed 274 points for a 27.40 average 

Graduation: 

• None 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 10  

Quarterback: 

• Joey Aungst, Senior, 5-10, 170 – returning starter; passed for 1,100 yards in six games per nj.com 

Running Back: 

• Justin Bolt, Senior, 5-10, 180 – returning co-starter 
• Anthony DeMartinis, Junior, 5-8 165 – returning co-starter 

Wide Receiver: 

• Vinnie Stigliano, Junior, 5-10, 175 – returning starter; caught 37 passes for 607 yards per nj.com  
• Justin Fazio, 6-3, 170 – returning starter; 23 receptions per nj.com  
• Angelo Fusaro, Junior, 5-9, 140 – returning starter; 27 receptions per nj.com  
• Tyler Benway, Senior, 6-4, 170 – projected starter 
• Kyle Lashine, Senior, 5-9, 140 – part of the rotation 

Tight End (situational): 

• Lennon Zsoldos, Sophomore, 6-0, 205 – will play 

Offensive Line: 

• Justin Aungst, Sophomore, 6-3, 215 – returning starter at left tackle 
• John Sanchez, Junior, 5-10, 280 – returning starter at left guard 
• Matthew Peterson, Senior, 5-9, 230 – returning starter at center 
• Jesus Cruz, Senior, 5-9, 200 – returning starter at right guard  
• Finbar Oswald, Senior, 6-5, 275 – returning starter at right tackle 
• RJ Hernandez, Junior, 5-9, 210 – pushing hard for playing time 
• Gabe Rodriguez, Senior, 6-4, 275 – pushing hard for playing time 

Defense: 

• Formation: Multiple 4-3 
• Returning Starters: 9 

Defensive Line: 

• AJ Diaz, Senior, 6-1, 275 – returning starter at tackle 
• Gabe Rodriguez, Senior, 6-4, 275 – returning as part of rotation at tackle 
• John Sanchez, Junior, 5-10, 280 – returning as part of rotation at tackle 
• Finbar Oswald, Senior, 6-5, 275 – returning as part of rotation at tackle 
• Baran Caymaz, Junior, 5-9, 185 – returning starter at end 
• Tony Diaz, Senior, 6-0, 200 – projected starter at end; first year on team 
• Justin Aungst, Sophomore, 6-3, 215 – competing at end  

Linebacker: 

• Justin Bolt, Senior, 5-10, 180 – returning starter on strong side 
• Anthony DeMartinis, Junior, 5-8 165 – returning starter in middle 
• Nick Grieder, Senior, 6-2, 190 – projected starter on weak side 
• Calvin Egbert, Junior, 5-9, 150 – part of the rotation on the outside 
• Ayush Kabipara, Senior, 5-10, 185 – part of the rotation on the outside 

Secondary: 

• Angelo Fusaro, Junior, 5-9, 140 – returning starter at cornerback; competing 
• Joey Aungst, Senior, 5-10, 170 – returning starter at cornerback; competing 
• Chris Ahlborn, Junior, 5-7, 130 – competing at cornerback 
• Vinnie Stigliano, Junior, 5-10, 175 – returning starter at strong safety 
• Sebastian Lopez, Sophomore, 5-10, 165 – part of rotation at free safety 
• Justin Fazio, 6-3, 170 – part of rotation at free safety 
• Kyle Lashine, Senior, 5-9, 140 – part of rotation at free safety 

Special Teams: 

• Senior Jesus Cruz returns at kicker and junior Vinnie Stigliano returns at punter 
• Stigliano and Fusaro are the return men 

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 8/31, Hasbrouck Heights at home, 1 PM 
• Friday, 9/8, at North Arlington 
• Friday, 9/15, at Hawthorne 
• Saturday, 9/23, Saddle Brook at home 
• Friday, 9/29, at Butler 
• 10/6-7, NJIC crossover 
• 10/13-14, NJIC crossover 
• 10/20-21, NJIC crossover 

Concerns: 

• Defensive line: who starts and how they rotate? 
• Health, which was a problem last year 
• Tackle better 

Recruiting: 

• Cruz is drawing interest as a kicker 
• Joey Aungst is a D3 prospect 
• Oswald is  drawing interest at all three levels, is hitting the camp circuit, and has a frame that can hold 300 pounds 
• Anyone else could go D3 
• Underclassmen: 
• Stigliano is the top junior and Justin Aungst is the top sophomore 

Coach’s Comments: 

“Last year, we only had two seniors and many injuries, including our quarterback for three games. In hindsight, the injuries gave many players some experience. The kids know what is going on this year and we’re not building from the ground up. We had a good year in the weight room, making it a very good offseason.” – Head Coach Scott Mahoney