Allentown Redbirds   

June 25, 2024

2023: 

• 7-3 
• Lost to Seneca in the South Jersey Group 3 sectional quarterfinals 
• Wins included Robbinsville, West Windsor-Plainsboro, Hightstown, and Bordentown 
• Losses were to Brick Memorial and Notre Dame 
• Scored 376 points for a 37.6 average 
• Allowed 237 points for a 23.7 average 

Graduation: 

• QB Luke Wiedau – Carnegie Mellon 
• OL Grady O’Connor – The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 9 

Quarterback: 

• Matt Schweitzer, Senior, 5-11, 175 – projected starter; started on defense 

Running Back: 

• Sean McCaffery, Senior, 5-10, 180 – projected starter; started several games 
• Nick Visconti, Sophomore, 5-10, 175 – will spell McCaffery 

Wide Receiver: 

• Matthew Woode, Senior, 6-0, 175 – 3-year starter; 24 receptions for 590 yards, 8 touchdowns per nj.com  
• Anthony Visconti, Senior, 5-10, 180 – 3-year starter; 22 receptions per nj.com  
• Nick Colella, Senior, 6-4, 245 – 3-year starter at tight end; 19 receptions per nj.com  
• Gavin Alvarez, Senior, 5-10, 160 – part of the rotation 
• Eddie Telmany, Junior, 5-7, 165 – part of the rotation 

H-Back: 

• Kevin Cunningham, Junior, 6-0, 205 – returning starter 

Offensive Line: 

• Christian Macaluso, Senior, 6-2, 295 – 4-year starter at left tackle 
• Parker Koczon, Senior, 5-11, 205 – returning starter at left guard 
• Julian Cardoso, Senior, 6-3, 300 – projected starter at center 
• Nicholas Laquara, Junior, 6-0, 260 – returning starter at right guard 
• Brandon Zambrio, Senior, 6-0, 240 – returning starter at right tackle 
• Drew D’Amico, Junior, 5-10, 240 – competing on the interior 

Defense: 

• Formation: 4-3 
• Returning Starters: 9 

Defensive Line: 

• Nick Colella, Senior, 6-4, 245 – 3-year starter at end; may only play offense 
• Parker Koczon, Senior, 5-11, 205 – returning starter at end 
• Nick Magliozzo, Senior, 5-11, 190 – competing at end 
• Christian Macaluso, Senior, 6-2, 295 – 3-year starter at tackle 
• Brandon Zambrio, Senior, 6-0, 240 – projected starter at tackle; saw time 

Linebacker: 

• Ben Kuey, Senior, 5-11, 190 – returning starter on the weak side 
• Chris Whalen, Senior, 5-10, 210 – returning starter in the middle 
• Kevin Cunningham, Junior, 6-0, 205 – returning starter on the strong side 

Secondary: 

• Matt Schweitzer, Senior, 5-11, 175 – 3-year starter at cornerback 
• Sean McCaffery, Senior, 5-10, 180 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Luke Laurinaitis, Junior, 6-3, 175 – part of the cornerback rotation 
• Evan Miller, Senior, 5-10, 175 – returning starter at safety 
• Matthew Woode, Senior, 6-0, 175 – projected starter at safety 
• Dylan Voehl, Junior, 5-10, 170 – part of the safety rotation 

Special Teams:  

• Senior Ben Kuey is a 3-year starter at kicker and punter 
• The return men will be Alvarez and Woode 

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 8/29, Brick Memorial at home 
• Saturday, 9/7, at Princeton 
• Friday, 9/13, Nottingham at home 
• Saturday, 9/21, at Steinert 
• Friday, 9/27, Hopewell Valley at home 
• Friday, 10/4, Northern Burlington at home 
• Friday, 10/11, Ewing at home 
• Friday, 10/18, at Hightstown 
• Friday, 10/25, at Notre Dame 

Concerns: 

• The defense needs to step up in big games against quality opponents 
• Depth on the defensive line 

Recruiting: 

• Colella has interest from approximately 20 1-AA schools and should have an offer soon 
• Woode ran a 4.38 at Monmouth and it’s a matter of time before schools offer 
• Macaluso ranges from 1-AA to D3 
• Visconti, Schweitzer, Zambrio, and Kuey (as kicker) are D3 prospects 
• Others need a good year 
• Underclassmen: 
• Cunningham is the top player at this point 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We have a lot returning on both sides of the ball, something we haven’t had in several years. Our goal is to take it to the next step. Last year was good; the first time in the playoffs in five years. We aim to improve. Get a home game, and make some noise.” – Head Coach Andrew Lachenmayer