Lenape Indians
July 15, 2023
2022:
- 6-5
- Lost to Edison in the Central Jersey Group 5 finals, beat Cherokee in the semifinals, and Williamstown in the quarterfinals
- Wins included Millville, Cherokee, and Williamstown
- Losses were to Shawnee, St. Joe’s (Hammonton), St. Augustine, and Wayne Valley
- Scored 222 points for a 20.18 average
- Allowed 173 points for a 15.72 average, including two shutouts
Graduation:
- RB Zyaire Goffney-Fleming – Pace (NY)
- WR/DB Jay Best – Shippensburg (Pa.)
- LB Fran Brown Jr. – St. Francis (Pa.)
- OL/DL AJ Gola – Rowan
- DB Tre Allen – Kean
- LB Karie Council – Kean
- WR Ivan Riley – Montclair State
- WR Cole Galvao – Holy Family (Pa.) for lacrosse
Offense:
- Formation: Multiple I
- Returning Starters: 4
Quarterback:
- Jaelen Mims, Senior, 5-11, 185 – returning starter
- Michael George, Senior, 6-1, 175 – provides depth
Running Back:
- Derrick Hammond, Junior, 5-7, 165 – projected starter
- Chase Napoli, Junior, 6-1, 190 – projected starter at fullback and h-back
Wide Receiver:
- Michael LeMay, Senior, 5-10, 180 – returning starter
- MJ Lincoln, Junior, 5-6, 170 – projected starter at slot receiver
- Tyler Selby, Senior, 5-10, 165 – competing
- Dylan Pack, Junior, 6-1, 175 – competing
- Victor Haines,Senior, 5-8, 175 – competing
- Evan Gaddy, Junior, 6-0, 160 – competing
Tight End:
- Jordan Silver, Senior, 6-2, 190 – competing
- Allen Monroe, Senior, 6-1, 185 – competing
Offensive Line:
- Joe Quinn, Senior, 6-2, 280 – projected starter at right tackle; injured much of last year
- Rashad Hawkins, Junior, 6-2, 265 – projected starter at right guard; would have started, but missed much time with injury
- Michael Citerone, Senior, 5-11, 270 – 3-year starter at center
- Austin Long, Senior, 6-1, 185 – returning starter at left guard
- Adrian Roman, Senior, 6-3, 285 – projected starter at left tackle
- Ricky Tesoro, Senior, 6-1, 250 – key reserve
Defense:
- Formation: 3-4
- Returning Starters: 5
Defensive Line:
- James Basinait, Junior, 6-1, 330 – returning starter at nose guard and will be part of a rotation
- Joe Quinn, Senior, 6-2, 280 – part of the rotation at nose guard
- Rashad Hawkins, Junior, 6-2, 265 – projected starter at end
- Adrian Roman, Senior, 6-3, 285 – will spell Hawkins at end
- Austin Long, Senior, 6-1, 185 – projected starter at opposite end
- Allen Monroe, Senior, 6-1, 185 – will spell Long
Linebacker:
- Choyce Coppin, Senior, 6-0, 185 – returning starter on strong side, moving from safety
- Riley Rodriguez, Senior, 5-10, 185 – returning starter on the weak side
- Nas Grimes, Senior, 5-9, 190 – projected starter in the middle
- Connor Hepperlen, Sophomore, 6-1, 190 – competing in the middle
- Jordan Silver, Senior, 6-2, 190 – projected starter at the rush linebacker
- Zimir Lane, Sophomore, 5-10, 180 – competing at the rush linebacker
- Chase Napoli, Junior, 6-1, 190 – competing at all spots
Secondary:
- Michael LeMay, Senior, 5-10, 180 – 3-year starter at strong safety
- Craig projected starter at free safety
- Tyler Selby, Senior, 5-10, 165 – competing at free safety
- Reggie Lawrence, Sophomore, 5-9, 175 – competing at free safety
- Derrick Hammond, Junior, 5-7, 165 – projected starter at cornerback
- MJ Lincoln, Junior, 5-6, 170 – projected starter at cornerback
- Victor Haines, Senior, 5-8, 175 – competing at cornerback
- Ryan Dixon, Senior, 5-9, 160 – returning starter at cornerback who is lost for the season with an injury from lacrosse
- Tyrell Powell, Senior, 5-11, 165 – competing at cornerback
- Michael George, Senior, 6-1, 175 – competing at cornerback
Special Teams:
- Junior Ethan Blackburn returns at kicker and punter
- Lincoln and LeMay are the return men
Schedule:
- Friday, 8/25, Passaic Tech at home
- Thursday, 8/31, at Winslow
- Friday, 9/8, at Shawnee
- Friday, 9/15, Williamstown at home
- Friday, 9/22, at Eastern
- Friday, 9/29, at Millville
- Friday, 10/6, Cherokee at home
- Friday, 10/13, at St. Joe’s (Hammonton)
- Friday, 10/20, St. Augustine at home
Concerns:
- Depth up front on offense
- Linebackers
Recruiting:
- LeMay has a Marist offer and other 1-AA interest
- Roman could get some interest
- Many seniors are D2/D3 kids
- Underclassmen:
- It is two early for most of the underclassmen, but Hawkins is a junior who moves well and missed time last year
Coach’s Comments:
“We’re super excited about this group. They have high character and are good leaders. We have a tough schedule and every game will be a grind. Last year, we were involved in three one-point games and three games decided by one score. We have to play four quarters and grind out some wins.” – Head Coach Joe Wojciechowski