Lenape Indians 

August 22, 2024 

2023: 

• 3-7 
• Lost to Rancocas Valley in the Central Jersey Group 5 sectional quarterfinals 
• Wins were against Eastern, St. Joe’s (Hammonton), and Williamstown 
• Losses were against Passaic Tech, Winslow, Shawnee, Millville, Cherokee, and St. Augustine 
• Scored 107 points for a 10.7 average 
• Allowed 220 points for a 22.0 average 

Graduation: 

• WR/DB Michael LeMay – Kutztown (Pa.) 
• QB Jaelin Mims – King’s College (Pa.) 
• LB Nasiem Grimes – King’s College (Pa.) 
• LB Jordan Silver – King’s College (Pa.) 
• DB Victor Haines – Eastern University (Pa.) 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 5 

Quarterback: 

• Kellen Pierce, Sophomore, 5-10, 170 – projected starter 

Running Back: 

• Zimir Lane, Junior, 6-0, 195 – projected starter 
• Khalil Watts, Senior, 5-10, 200 – will spell Lane 

Wide Receiver:

• MJ Lincoln, Senior, 5-6, 165 – returning starter; 24 receptions for 432 yards per nj.com 
• Jaidyn Boyd, Sophomore, 6-1, 170 – competing 
• Evan Gaddy, Senior, 6-0, 170 – competing 
• Dylan Pack, Senior, 6-0, 175 – competing 

Tight End: 

• Connor Hepperlen, Junior, 6-4, 215 – returning starter; 12 receptions for 154 yards per nj.com 
• Kyheem Ferguson, Sophomore, 6-0, 195 – provides depth 

Offensive Line: 

• Alex Jones, Senior, 6-4, 250 – returning starter at left tackle 
• Andrew Johnson, Junior, 5-9, 235 – projected starter; started four games 
• Jackson Mickno, Sophomore, 6-2, 250 – projected starter at center 
• James Basinait, Senior, 6-3, 295 – returning starter at right guard 
• Rashad Hawkins, Senior, 6-2, 265 – returning starter at right tackle  

Defense: 

• Formation: 3-4 
• Returning Starters: 2 

Defensive Line: 

• James Basinait, Senior, 6-3, 295 – projected starter at nose guard; saw action last two years  
• Rashad Hawkins, Senior, 6-2, 265 – projected starter at end; saw action  
• Andrew Johnson, Junior, 5-9, 235 – projected starter at end 
• Quinton Richardson-Wright, Junior, 6-3, 235 – part of the end rotation 
• Chase Napoli, Senior, 6-1, 220 – part of the end rotation 
• Connor Ganatra, Senior, 5-9, 205 – part of the end rotation 

Linebacker: 

• Joey Buonadonna, Senior, 6-0, 205 – returning starter on the inside 
• Connor Hepperlen, Junior, 6-4, 215 – projected starter on the inside 
• Zimir Lane, Junior, 6-0, 195 – projected starter on the outside 
• David Moncayo, Senior, 5-9, 205 – projected starter on the outside  

Secondary: 

• MJ Lincoln, Senior, 5-6, 165 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Derrick Hammond, Senior, 5-8, 165 – projected starter at cornerback 
• Jaidyn Boyd, Sophomore, 6-1, 170 – projected starter at safety 
• Mateo Maioriello, Senior, 5-10, 180 – projected starter at safety 

Special Teams:  

• Senior Ethan Blackburn is a 3-year starter as the kicker and punter 
• Lincoln and Boyd are the return men 

Schedule: 

• Friday, 8/30, at Passaic Tech 
• Friday, 9/6, Cherokee at home 
• Friday, 9/13, at Ocean City 
• Saturday, 9/21, at Camden Eastside 
• Friday, 9/27, at Shawnee 
• Friday, 10/4, Washington Township at home 
• Friday, 10/11, at St. Augustine 
• Friday, 10/18, at Camden 
• Friday, 10/25, Rancocas Valley at home 

Concerns: 

• Who steps up in the spots that are being competed for? 

Recruiting: 

• Lincoln, Pack, and Gaddy are D3 candidates 
• Others have a chance to play D3 
• Underclassmen: 
• Blackburn, Hepperlen, Lane, and Andrew Johnson are the top juniors 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We have a group of kids who care for one another. There are some good seniors and some talented juniors who will play, along with some sophomores. There is a challenging schedule and it will be exciting to see who steps up.” – Head Coach Matt Kreider