Hammonton Blue Devils  

August 20, 2024

2023: 

• 5-6 
• Lost to Winslow in the South Jersey Group 4 sectional semifinals and beat Ocean City in the quarterfinals 
• Wins include Rancocas Valley, Highland, and St. John Vianney 
• Losses were to Cherokee, Mainland, Timber Creek, Delsea, and Ocean City 
• Scored 183 points for a 16.64 average 
• Allowed 234 points for a 21.27 average 

Graduation: 

• LB Andrew Wehner – American International (Mass.) 
• DB Justin Doughty – Post University (Ct.) 
• OL/DL Camryn Broadnax – Albright (Pa.) 

Offense: 

• Formation: Wing T out of the gun 
• Returning Starters: 3   

Quarterback: 

• Shane Way, Senior, 5-11, 145 – projected starter 

Running Back: 

• DeAndre Clemons, Senior, 5-10, 190 – projected starter 
• Josiah Miller, Senior, 5-10, 170 – projected starter 
• Ethan Peterson, Junior, 6-0, 160 – projected starter in the slot; started on defense  

Wide Receiver: 

• Freddie Weiss, Senior, 6-0, 165 – projected starter 
• Tyler Vento, Sophomore, 5-9, 155 – projected starter 
• Stephen Ruhf, Sophomore, 5-11, 170 – part of the rotation 

Tight End/H-Back: 

• Cooper DelGazo, Junior, 6-0, 205 – projected co-starter 
• Ethan Berenato, Junior, 6-1, 190 – projected co-starter 

Offensive Line: 

• Gabe Ramirez, Senior, 6-0, 265 – returning starter at left tackle 
• Christian Medina, Senior, 6-3, 235 – returning starter at left guard 
• Alex Brunges, Junior, 5-10, 220 – projected starter at center 
• Gabe Wehner, Junior, 5-10, 180 – returning starter at right guard 
• Anthony Liakhnovich, Senior, 6-4, 270 – projected starter at right tackle; started on defense 
• DeVaughn Colter, Senior, 6-1, 220 – key reserve ands started on defense 

Defense: 

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

Defensive Line: 

• Christian Medina, Senior, 6-3, 235 – returning starter at end 
• Anthony Liakhnovich, Senior, 6-4, 270 – returning starter at nose guard 
• DeVaughn Colter, Senior, 6-1, 220 – returning starter at end 
• Cooper DelGazo, Junior, 6-0, 205 – part of the end rotation 
• Calvin Green, Sophomore, 6-1, 245 – part of the nose guard rotation 

Linebacker: 

• DeAndre Clemons, Senior, 5-10, 190 – returning starter on the outside 
• Josiah Miller, Senior, 5-10, 170 – projected starter on the outside 
• Gabe Wehner, Junior, 5-10, 180 – projected starter on the inside who started five games 
• Julius Witcher, Junior, 5-9, 195 – projected starter on the inside 
• Ramee Coley, Sophomore, 5-10, 215 – part of the inside rotation  

Secondary: 

• Ethan Peterson, Junior, 6-0, 160 – returning starter at safety 
• Stephen Ruhf, Sophomore, 5-11, 170 – projected starter at safety 
• Freddie Weiss, Senior, 6-0, 165 – part of the safety rotation 
• Tyler Vento, Sophomore, 5-9, 155 – projected starter at cornerback 
• Isaiah Moore, Senior, 6-0, 150 – projected starter at cornerback who started three games 
• Samari Gardner, Sophomore, 6-1, 160 – part of the cornerback rotation 

Special Teams:  

• Junior Gavin Kovacs is a 3-year starter as the kicker and senior Josiah Miller is the projected punter 
• Vento and Moore are the return men 

Schedule: 

• Saturday, 8/31, Oakcrest at Egg Harbor in the Battle of the Beach 
• Friday, 9/6, at Mainland 
• Friday, 9/13, Holy Spirit at home 
• Saturday, 9/21, at Cedar Creek 
• Friday, 9/27, Ocean City at home 
• Friday, 10/4, Kingsway at home 
• Thursday, 10/10, at Seneca 
• Friday, 10/18, Shawnee at home 

Concerns: 

• Many new starters at the skill positions, especially in the secondary 

Recruiting: 

• Liakhnovich verballed to Princeton 
• Medina has interest from Delaware State 
• Clemons, Miller, and Colter are D3 prospects 
• Underclassmen: 
• Wehner and Peterson have schools interested in them 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We still have a veteran offensive line with three starters returning and another who had ample time. We have many new skill players and it has worked well, so far, and we are looking forward to the season.” – Head Coach Jim Raso