Post 1,084 – Team Preview 2023: Wall Crimson Knights

Wall Crimson Knights 

July 9, 2023

2022: 

  • 4-7 
  • Beat Pinelands, Carteret, and Allentown in the Central Jersey consolations 
  • Their other win was Manalapan  
  • Losses included Red Bank Catholic, Donovan Catholic, Rumson-Fair Haven, Middletown South, Howell, Colts Neck, and Manasquan 

Graduation: 

  • DE Chris Mozeika – Springfield 
  • OL/DL Billy Carr – U of Denver lacrosse 
  • DB Connor Moore – Stevens Institute lacrosse 
  • DB John McCurry – Navy lacrosse 

Offense: 

  • Formation: Multiple I 
  • Returning Starters:  7 

Quarterback: 

  • Andrew Olsen, Senior, 6-0, 195  – returning starter 

Running Back: 

  • Mason Adam, Junior, 5-9, 180 – projected co-starter 
  • Tony Credle, Junior, 5-8, 175 – projected co-starter; started on defense  

Fullback: 

  • Alex Timmes, Senior, 5-10, 190 – projected starter 

Wide Receiver: 

  • Shea Brennan, Senior, 5-10, 165 – returning starter 
  • Nick Wonsala, Senior, 5-11, 185 – returning starter 
  • Heath Reinhardt, Sophomore, 5-10, 165 – part of the rotation 
  • Mason Maddox, Sophomore, 6-0, 175 – part of the rotation 

Tight End: 

  • Luke Sprengel, Senior, 5-11, 205 – projected starter 

Offensive Line: 

  • Chris Rogers, Senior, 6-5, 315 – returning starter at left tackle 
  • Ben Sasso, Senior, 6-3, 270 – 3-year starter at left guard 
  • Ted Guenther, Junior, 6-0, 220 – projected starter at center 
  • Bob Langworthy, Senior, 6-0, 260 – returning starter at right guard, moving from center 
  • Owen Dunfee, Senior, 6-5, 280 – returning starter at right tackle 
  • Keefe Pirog, Junior, 5-10, 230 – sixth man along the line 

Defense: 

  • Formation: 3-4 
  • Returning Starters: 4 

Defensive Line: 

  • Bob Langworthy, Senior, 6-0, 260 – returning starter at end, moving from nose guard 
  • Logan Boyd, Junior, 6-4, 330 – projected starter at nose guard; played often 
  • Matteo Masotti, Junior, 6-3, 230 – projected starter at end; played often 
  • Keefe Pirog, Junior, 5-10, 230 – part of the rotation at nose guard 
  • Ben Sasso, Senior, 6-3, 270 – part of the rotation at end 
  • Matt Donovan, Senior, 6-1, 210 – part of the rotation at end 

Linebacker: 

  • Mason Adam, Junior, 5-9, 180 – projected starter on the outside 
  • Justin Davis, Sophomore, 6-1, 205 – competing on outside and will see action 
  • Alex Timmes, Senior, 5-10, 190 – competing on outside and will see action  
  • Dylan Cohan, Sophomore, 6-1, 190 – competing on the inside 
  • Jack Clarke, Junior, 6-0, 210 – competing on the inside 
  • Tom Plisky, Sophomore, 5-10, 185 – competing on the inside  

Secondary: 

  • Shea Brennan, Senior, 5-10, 165 – returning starter at cornerback 
  • Tony Credle, Junior, 5-8, 175 – returning starter at cornerback 
  • Derrick Boss, Junior, 5-8, 165 – returning starter at safety 
  • Carter Colatrella, Junior, 5- 180 – competing at other safety 
  • Heath Reinhardt, Sophomore, 5-10, 165 – competing at other safety 

Special Teams: 

  • Sophomore Heath Reinhardt returns at kicker and punter 
  • Credle, Boss, and Brennan are the return men 

Schedule: 

  • Friday, 8/25, at Manalapan 
  • Friday, 9/1, Howell at home 
  • Friday, 9/8, at Middletown South 
  • Friday, 9/15, at Red Bank Catholic 
  • Friday, 9/22, Donovan Catholic at home 
  • Friday, 9/29, Middle Township at home 
  • Friday, 10/6, at Toms River North 
  • 10/13-14, Bye Week 
  • Friday, 10/20, Rumson-Fair Haven at home 
  • Thursday, 11/23, Manasquan at home 

Concerns: 

  • Replacing players up front on defense 

Recruiting: 

  • Sasso has an offer from Wagner and has Ivy League interest 
  • Rogers has 1-AA interest from leagues such as the CAA and NEC 
  • Olsen, Brennan, and Wonsala are 1-AA/D2, depending on their senior years 
  • Langworthy will play somewhere 
  • Dunfee has intriguing size 
  • Underclassmen:
  • Adam is a 1-AA prospect who led the Shore Conference in interceptions and rushed for 500 yards in a reserve role 
  • Credle is a 1-AA prospect 
  • Boyd is massive and occupies blockers 
  • Masotti is very good and last year was his first year ever playing football 
  • The sophomore class is very good, going 6-2 last year 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We will be better and deeper than we were a year ago with more players. We have skill players who can make plays on offense and this is the first full offseason, which has been very helpful. They understand things better, have grown closer, and we’re improving.” – Head Coach Ed Gurrieri

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