Don Bosco Ironmen 

August 8, 2025 

2024: 

• 8-4 
• Lost to Bergen Catholic in the Non-Public A finals, beat St. Augustine in the semifinals, and St. Joe’s (Metuchen) in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included St. Joe’s (Montvale), Red Bank Catholic, St. Peter’s Prep, Seton Hall Prep, and Paramus Catholic 
• Losses were to Bergen Catholic, DePaul, and Archbishop Hoban (Ohio) 
• Scored 374 points for a 31.17 average
• Allowed 156 points for a 13.0 average, including three shutouts

Graduation: 

• DB Renick Dorilas – Rutegrs 
• OL Matt Maietti – Army 
• LB Kyle Ramos – Navy 
• QB Deven Sisler – Stonehill (MASS) 
• TE Hunter DiTrano – Lafayette 
• K Jack Donnelly – Bryant (RI) 
• C Burke Poulin – Ithaca (NY) 
• OL Pedro Valdes – Indiana U of Pennsylvania 
• DL Jayden Drakeford – Lock Haven (PA) 
• LB Mike LaManna – Moravian (PA) 
• DB Tim Norum – Cortland (NY) for lacrosse 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 6  

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback: 

• Dylan Wrona, Junior, 6-1, 190 – projected starter; started one game 
• Carson Schoen, Sophomore, 6-1, 190 – competing 

Running Back:

• Dante DeLuca, Senior, 5-10, 220 – returning starter; rushed for 892 yards and 15 touchdowns, and had 15 receptions for 193 yards and 1 touchdown 
• Colin Brennan, Senior, 5-9, 185 – competing 
• Jason Bocio, Junior, 5-9, 180 – competing 
• Ca’si Thomas, Sophomore, 5-11, 180 – competing 
• Gavin Splendorio, Sophomore, 5-8, 170 – competing 

Wide Receiver: 

• Isaiah Alvarez, Junior, 6-2, 180 – returning starter; 48 receptions for 721 yards and 9 touchdowns 
• Jeremiah Alvarez, Senior, 5-11, 180 – returning starter; 14 receptions for 140 yards 
• Zakai Murphy, Junior, 6-0, 175 – returning starter; 50 receptions for 473 yards and 6 touchdowns 
• Jasiah Smith, Sophomore, 6-3, 180 – part of the rotation 
• Thomas Mitchell, Sophomore, 5-9, 170 – part of the rotation 
• Lorenzo, Sireci, Senior, 5-9, 175 – provides depth 

Tight End: 

• JT Geraci, Junior, 6-5, 220 – projected starter and saw action 
• Andrew Wilson, Sophomore, 5-11, 205 – competing 
• Denzin Brudney, Junior, 6-3, 205 – competing 

Offensive Line: 

• Noah Shippie, Senior, 6-3, 275 – projected starter at left tackle 
• Rhett Morris, Senior, 6-3, 305 – 3-year starter at left guard 
• Joey Lucas, Sophomore, 6-2, 285 – projected starter at center 
• Dan Zenzer, Senior, 6-2, 270 – returning starter at right guard 
• Joe Russo, Senior, 6-2, 260 – competing at right tackle 
• Tyler Puleo, Junior, 6-4, 285 – competing at right tackle 
• Dominic Cosimano, Senior, 6-4, 260 – competing at right tackle  

Defense: 

• Formation: 3-4 
• Returning Starters: 7 

Defensive Line: 

• Robert Ekins, Senior, 6-3, 280 – 3-year starter at end 
• Aidan O’Neil, Junior, 6-6, 260 – returning starter at end 
• Aidan Ekins, Junior, 6-2, 270 – projected starter at nose guard; saw action 
• Sam Jean-Marie, Junior, 6-0, 220 – part of the rotation at end and nose guard 
• Elias Dolson, Sophomore, 6-0, 215 – part of the end rotation 
• Nick Paul, Senior, 6-0, 220 – part of the end rotation 

Linebacker: 

• Matt Occhipinti, Senior, 6-3, 230 – 3-year starter on the inside 
• Gino Greco, Senior, 5-10, 215 – 3-year starter on the inside or outside 
• Mikahi Allen, Junior, 6-2, 225 – 3-year starter on the outside 
• Jack Hinspeter, Junior, 6-2, 205 – projected starter on the inside or outside 
• Brandon DiMascio, Senior, 6-1, 210 – competing inside and outside 
• Michael Berardesco, Sophomore, 6-1, 210 – competing inside and outside 
• Owen Aversano, Senior, 5-10, 200 – competing inside and outside 
• Rhyder Butler, Sophomore, 6-0, 215 – competing on the inside 

Secondary: 

• Jack DeMenna, Senior, 5-9, 190 – 3-year starter at safety, moving from cornerback 
• Phoenix Evans, Sophomore, 5-10, 270 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Joaquin Phillips, Junior, 6-0, 180 – projected starter at cornerback; started two games 
• Mike DiVittorio, Senior, 6-1, 190 – projected starter at safety 
• Amori McNeil, Senior, 6-0, 200 – will see action at safety 
• Zy’on Matthews, Junior, 6-0, 180 – competing at safety and cornerback 

Special Teams:

• Senior John Devir is the projected kicker and punter 
• Senior Michael Perillo is a 3-year starter as the long snapper 
• The return men are Isaiah Alvarez, Jeremiah Alvarez, Allen, Evans, and others 

*Offense, defense, and special teams positions are subject to change 

Schedule:

•  Friday, 8/29, at Melissa (Tex) 
• Friday, 9/5, Monarch (Florida) at home 
• Friday, 10/12, at St. Anthony’s (Long Island, NY) 
• 9/19-20, Bye Week 
• Friday, 9/27, Bergen Catholic at home 
• Friday, 10/3, at DePaul 
• Saturday, 10/11, at St. Joe’s 
• Saturday, 10/18, at Seton Hall Prep 
• Friday, 10/24, Paramus Catholic at home 
• Friday, 10/31, St. Peter’s Prep at home  

Concerns:  

• Graduating three offensive linemen 
• Creating more turnovers 

Recruiting: 

• Morris has a verbal commitment to West Virginia
• Occhipinti has a verbal commitment to Central Florida 
• O’Neill has a verbal commitment to Monmouth 
• Ekins has a verbal commitment to UMass 
• Seraci has a verbal commitment to Washington & Lee 
• Devir has a verbal commitment to Yale for lacrosse  
• DeLuca may wrestle in the Ivy League, possibly playing both sports 
• DeMenna has interest from Villanova and Colgate 
• Jeremiah Alvarez has 1-AA interest 
• Zenzer, Shippie, and Russo have 1-AA/D2 interest 
• Greco has interest from Moravian plus D2/D3 schools 
• Brennan has drawn interest from the University of Chicago 
• DiVittorio has an offer from Saint Anselm 
• Perillo will play somewhere 
• Underclassmen: 
• The junior class is strong, and plenty of players will be getting offers 

Coach’s Comments: 

“Our mindset is to focus on the present and what is important now. We don’t want to think about the past or worry about the future. If we can get our guys to do that, we can play to our potential and more.” – Head Coach Dan Sabella