Butler Bulldogs   

June 23, 2024

2023: 

• 9-2 
• Lost to Shabazz in the North Jersey Section 2 Group 1 sectional final after beating Weequahic in the semifinals and Verona in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included Waldwick, Glen Rock, Wood-Ridge, and Pompton  Lakes 
• Scored 360 points for a 32.73 average 
• Allowed 184 points for a 16.73 average 

Graduation: 

• OL Jason Murray – Montclair State 
• RB/LB Kyle Perry – Caldwell sprint football 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 8 

Quarterback: 

• David Smith, Junior, 5-9, 165 – projected starter 

Running Back: 

• Matt Barile, Senior, 5-8, 165 – projected starter; started on defense  
• Other players will get carries 

Wide Receiver: 

• PJ Coffey, Senior, 6-0, 175 – 3-year starter in the slot; 32 receptions, 496 yards, 6 touchdowns per nj.com 
• Mikey Henehan, Senior, 5-11, 185 – returning starter in the slot; 22 receptions per nj.com 
• Nick Parkinson, Junior, 6-0, 185 – returning starter on the outside; 16 receptions per nj.com 
• Max Reilly, Senior, 6-0, 165 – projected starter on the outside; started on defense  
• CJ Bentley, Junior, 5-8, 150 – part of the rotation in the slot; started on defense 

Tight End: 

• Peter Calvi, Senior, 6-2, 200 – 3-year starter; 15 receptions per nj.com 

Offensive Line: 

• Maks Stojanovic, Senior, 6-3, 300 – returning starter at right tackle 
• Luca Toriello, Senior, 6-0, 235 – 4-year starter at right guard 
• Tyler Tortella, Senior, 5-10, 255 – 3-year starter at center 
• Tommy Henehan, Sophomore, 6-1, 225 – projected starter at left guard 
• Cole Benicasa, Junior, 6-3, 235 – returning starter at left tackle, moving from guard 
• David Santo, Junior, 5-11, 210 – sixth man along the line 

Defense: 

• Formation: 4-3 
• Returning Starters: 9 

Defensive Line: 

• Luca Toriello, Senior, 6-0, 235 – 4-year starter at end 
• Peter Calvi, Senior, 6-2, 200 – 4-year starter at end 
• Tommy Henehan, Sophomore, 6-1, 225 – part of the rotation at end 
• Maks Stojanovic, Senior, 6-3, 300 – returning starter at tackle 
• Tyler Tortella, Senior, 5-10, 255 – projected starter at tackle; saw time 
• Cole Benicasa, Junior, 6-3, 235 – part of the rotation at tackle 

Linebacker: 

• Mikey Henehan, Senior, 5-11, 185 – 3-year starter on the strong side 
• Matt Barile, Senior, 5-8, 165 – returning starter in the middle  
• Jayden DiNatale, Junior, 5-11, 185 – competing on the weak side 
• Peyton Kibburz, Junior, 6-2, 185 – competing on the weak side 
• Evan Croker, Sophomore, 6-0, 165 – competing on the weak side 

Secondary: 

• PJ Coffey, Senior, 6-0, 175 – 4-year starter at cornerback 
• CJ Bentley, Junior, 5-8, 150 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Dan Wilson, Junior, 6-0, 150 – part of the cornerback rotation 
• Jay Sepulveda, Junior, 5-11, 160 – part of the cornerback rotation 
• Nick Parkinson, Junior, 6-0, 185 – returning starter at strong safety 
• Max Reilly, Senior, 6-0, 165 – returning starter at free safety 
• David Smith, Junior, 5-9, 165 – part of the safety rotation 

Special Teams:  

• Senior PJ Coffey returns as kicker and punter 
• Coffey, Barile, and Mikey Henehan are the return men 

Schedule: 

• Friday, 9/6, at Hawthorne 
• Friday, 9/13, Saddle Brook at home 
• Friday, 9/20, Secaucus at home 
• Friday, 9/27, at Hasbrouck Heights 
• Friday, 10/4, New Milford at home 
• 10/11-12, To Be Determined 
• 10/18-19, To Be Determined 
• 10/25-26, To Be Determined 

Concerns: 

• Staying Healthy 

Recruiting: 

• Coffey, Stojanovic, Tiriello, and Calvi will play somewhere, probably D3  
• Mikey Henehan can play D3 if he wants to; he is good and tough 
• Tortola can play if he desires; coach Jason Luciano says he is the best center Butler has had since he has coached there 
• Underclassmen: 
• Smith, Parkinson, and Benicasa all have college football futures 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We graduated three of our best players, but we return experience and talent. There are 4-year starters back and we feel good about the direction the team is headed.” – Head Coach Jason Luciani