Hasbrouck Heights Aviators 

July 13, 2024 

2023: 

• 7-3 
• Lost to Hawthorne in the North Jersey Section 1 Group 1 semifinal and beat Wallkill Valley in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included Hawthorne, North Arlington, and St. Mary 
• Losses were to Park Ridge and Pompton Lakes 
• Scored 263 points for a 26.3 average 
• Allowed 109 points for a 10.9 average 

Graduation: 

• TE/LB Joey Formisano – Susquehanna (Pa.) 
• LB Matthew Quish – Caldwell sprint football 
• DL Tyler Cappadonna – Monmouth for track 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 4 

Quarterback: 

• Danny Amendola, Senior, 5-11, 180 – competing 
• Nico Nipitella, Junior, 5-7, 155 – competing 

Running Back: 

• Jake Summers, Senior, 6-0, 190 – returning starter; rushed for 639 yards and 9 touchdowns per nj.com 
• Mike Napolitano, Junior, 5-10, 175 – will spell Summers and will always be on the field, playing wide receiver 
• Cole Sudol, Sophomore, 5-7, 170 – will spell Summers 
• Nick Haines, Freshman, 5-8, 160 – competing and provides depth 

Wide Receiver: 

• Mike Napolitano, Junior, 5-10, 175 – returning starter and will play some running back; 26 receptions, 334 yards, 5 touchdowns per nj.com  
• Brady Shine, Junior, 6-0, 175 – returning starter 
• Nico Nipitella, Junior, 5-7, 155 – will play here if not playing quarterback 
• Jake Britton, Sophomore, 5-8, 165 – competing 

Offensive Line: 

• Oscar Solis, Senior, 6-3, 275 – returning starter at left tackle 
• Joe Russo, Senior, 6-1, 245 – projected starter at left guard; started on defense 
• Harris Krommenhoek, Junior, 5-11, 180 – projected starter at center 
• Joe Ranieri, Junior, 5-10, 180 – competing on the right side 
• Cooper Hines, Junior, 5-11, 240 – competing on the right side 
• Matt Wester, Senior, 6-3, 215 – competing on the right side 

Defense: 

• Formation: 4-4 
• Returning Starters: 3  

Defensive Line: 

• Joe Russo, Senior, 6-1, 245 – returning starter at end 
• Eion Maloney, Sophomore, 6-0, 180 – competing at the opposite end 
• Alex Diaz, Junior, 5-11, 185 – competing at the opposite end 
• Oscar Solis, Senior, 6-3, 275 – projected starter at tackle; saw action 
• Noel Cruz, Junior, 5-10, 255 – projected starter at tackle 
• Cooper Hines, Junior, 5-11, 240 – part of the tackle rotation 

Linebacker: 

• Joe Ranieri, Junior, 5-10, 180 – projected starter on the inside 
• Harris Krommenhoek, Junior, 5-11, 180 – projected starter on the inside 
• Matt Samperi, Sophomore, 5-10, 185 – competing on the inside 
• Mike Napolitano, Junior, 5-10, 175 – returning starter on the outside 
• Jayden Chicaiza, Junior, 5-9, 160 – projected starter on the outside 

Secondary: 

• Brady Shine, Junior, 6-0, 175 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Nico Nipitella, Junior, 5-7, 155 – competing at cornerback and may play safety 
• Jake Britton, Sophomore, 5-8, 165 – competing at cornerback 
• Nick Haines, Freshman, 5-8, 160 – competing and provides depth at cornerback 
• Jake Summers, Senior, 6-0, 190 – projected starter at safety 

Special Teams:  

• Junior Brady Shine and senior Mario Jimenez are competing at kicker and Shine will be the punter 
• Napolitano and Nipitella are the return men 

Schedule: 

• Friday, 9/6, at New Milford 
• Friday, 9/13, Hawthorne at home 
• Saturday, 9/21, at Saddle Brook 
• Friday, 9/27, Butler at home 
• Friday, 10/4, at Secaucus 
• 10/11-18, To Be Determined 
• 10/18-19, To Be Determined 
• 10/25-26, To Be Determined 

Concerns: 

• Youth and getting on the same page 
• Taking the next step 

Recruiting: 

• Solis has an offer from Saint Anselm plus interest from Yale, Cornell, Dartmouth, and Patriot League schools 
• Summers and Russo could go 1-aA 
• The rest are D3 
• Underclassmen: 
• Napolitano is the top player 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We have spent the last five months trying to get on the same page. It is a typical Heights team: tough and detail-oriented. And the kids are hungry.” – Head Coach Eddie Suri