Seneca Golden Eagles 

August 18, 2024 

2023: 

• 10-2 
• Lost to Delsea in the South Jersey Group 3 sectional final, beat Highland in the semifinals, and Allentown in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included Cherokee, Moorestown, Northern Burlington, and Cinnaminson 
• Their other loss was to Paul VI 
• Scored 357 points for a 29.75 average 
• Allowed 153 points for a 12.75 average 

Graduation: 

• RB/DB  Zac Fearon – Sacred Heart 
• WR Jason Sheairs – Penn 
• DB Colin Walsh – Merchant Marine Academy (NY) 
• WR/DB David Vacca – York College (NY) for wrestling 
• TE/LB Kyle Stickel – Maine Maritime for wrestling 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 4   

Quarterback: 

• Anthony Tirico, Sophomore, 5-11-¾, 178 – returning starter; passed for 1,841 yards and 17 touchdowns, rushed for 33 yards and 3 touchdowns per nj.com 

Running Back: 

• Jamar Warthen, Senior, 5-10, 180 – returning starter at slot receiver and play both spots 
• Brody Phillips, Junior, 6-0, 185 – will spell Warthen 
• Jahseh Jett, Sophomore, 6-1, 190 – will spell Warthen 
• Carter Applegate, Senior, 5-9, 170 – will spell Warthen 

Wide Receiver: 

• Jamar Warthen, Senior, 5-10, 180 – returning starter at slot receiver and will play running back; 46 receptions for 523 yards, 4 touchdowns and rushed for 323 yards and 4 touchdowns per nj.com 
• Jake Hasson, Senior, 5-10, 175 – projected starter; started on defense 
• Kingston Williams, Junior, 6-2, 185 – projected starter 
• Nate Sauerwald, Sophomore, 6-0, 182 – projected starter 
• Gabe Atz, Sophomore, 5-8, 165 – part of the rotation 

Tight End (situational): 

• Billy Cooper, Senior, 5-11, 195 – competing 
• Colin Smith, Junior, 6-0, 190 – competing 

Offensive Line: 

• Pat Degnan, Junior, 6-4, 275 – projected starter at left tackle 
• Tyshaun Nokes, Senior, 6-3, 260 – returning starter at left guard, moving from tackle 
• Aydan Buchannan, Junior, 5-11, 205 – competing at center 
• Cayden McCormick-Giletto, Sophomore, 6-1, 240 – competing at center 
• Trevor Dolezar, Senior, 6-1, 270 – 3-year stater at right guard, moving from tackle 
• Christian  Alexander, Sophomore, 6-1, 255 – projected starter at right tackle 
• John Crosby, Junior, 6-2, 290 – key reserve at tackle and guard 

Defense: 

• Formation: 4-2-5 
• Returning Starters: 3 

Defensive Line: 

• Tyshaun Nokes, Senior, 6-3, 260 – returning starter at tackle 
• Trevor Dolezar, Senior, 6-1, 270 – will see action at tackle; saw time  
• Pat Degnan, Junior, 6-4, 275 – will see action at tackle 
• Cayden McCormick-Giletto, Sophomore, 6-1, 240 – will see action at tackle 
• Christian  Alexander, Sophomore, 6-1, 255 – will see action at end  
• Kingston Williams, Junior, 6-2, 185 – will see action at end 
• Blake Maher, Senior, 6-0, 195 – will see action at end 

Linebacker: 

• Billy Cooper, Senior, 5-11, 195 – competing 
• Colin Smith, Junior, 6-0, 190 – competing 
• Aydan Buchannan, Junior, 5-11, 205 – competing 
• Robert Livingstone, Sophomore, 5-10, 185 – competing  

Secondary: 

• Jake Hasson, Senior, 5-10, 175 – 3-year starter at cornerback 
• Brody Phillips, Junior, 6-0, 185 – projected starter at cornerback 
• Gabe Atz, Sophomore, 5-8, 165 – part of the cornerback rotation 
• Jamar Warthen, Senior, 5-10, 180 – 3-year starter at free safety, moving from linebacker 
• Jahseh Jett, Sophomore, 6-1, 190 – competing at strong safety 
• Anthony Tirico, Sophomore, 5-11-¾, 178 – competing at strong safety 
• Chase Worner, Sophomore, 5-10, 175 – competing at rover 
• Carter Applegate, Senior, 5-9, 170 – competing at rover 

Special Teams:  

• Senior Billy Cooper and Tyler Hood are competing at kicker and punter 
• Warthern, Jett, and Atz are the return men 

Schedule: 

• Friday, 8/30, at Williamstown 
• Friday, 9/6, Moorestown at home 
• Friday, 9/13, Pleasantville at home 
• Friday, 9/20, at Haddonfield 
• Friday, 9/27, at Gloucester 
• Friday, 10/4, at Hopewell Valley 
• Thursday, 10/10, Hammonton at home 
• Friday, 10/18, Paul VI at home 
• Thursday, 10/24, at Willingboro 

Concerns: 

• Inexperience 

Recruiting: 

• Warthen is receiving 1-AA and D2 looks 
• Nokes is a D2/D3 prospect 
• Dolezar may wrestle 
• Underclassmen: 
• Degnan is a 1-AA candidate 
• Tirico is a sophomore with Power-4 interest 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We are replacing one of our largest senior classes with 23 players. We have good returning players and our coaching staff is excited about this team.” – Head Coach Anthony DiOrio