Post 1,096 – Team Preview 2023: Lenape Indians

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

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