Nottingham Northstars 

August 23, 2024

2023: 

• 4-4 
• They had no postseason 
• Wins included Trenton, Steinert, Ewing, and Hamilton West 
• Losses were to Notre Dame, Hopewell Valley, Willingboro, and Burlington Township 
• Scored 118 points for a 14.75 average 
• Allowed 153 points for a 19.12 average 

Graduation: 

• RB Cole Funke – Widener (Pa.) 
• OL Justhin Toribio – Widener (Pa.) 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 6   

Quarterback: 

• Dante Vazquez, Junior, 6-1, 165 – returning starter 

Running Back: 

• Augie Cassidy, Sophomore, 6-0, 195 – returning starter, moving from guard 
• Cameron Martin, Senior, 5-9, 175 – will spell Cassidy 

Wide Receiver:

• Carlos Almonte, Senior, 5-8, 180 – returning starter 
• Qymir McMillin, Senior, 5-11, 165 – projected starter; started on defense 
• Ted Mondesir, Junior, 6-4, 190 – projected starter; started on defense 
• Sabri Melvin, Senior, 5-10, 160 – projected starter 

Tight End (situational): 

• Hassan Joanem, Senior, 5-10, 185 – will see action; started on defense  

Offensive Line: 

• Gabe Negron, Junior, 5-7, 210 – returning starter at guard 
• Jahsean Sampson, Junior, 6-4, 300 – returning starter at tackle 
• Tikai Smith, Senior, 6-2, 310 – returning starter at guard 
• The other tackle and the center are being decided 

Defense: 

• Formation: 3-4 
• Returning Starters: 5 

Defensive Line: 

• Tikai Smith, Senior, 6-2, 310 – returning starter at end and nose guard 
• The others are competing 

Linebacker: 

• Hassan Joanem, Senior, 5-10, 185 – returning starter on the outside 
• Augie Cassidy, Sophomore, 6-0, 195 – projected starter on the inside 
• The rest are currently competing 

Secondary: 

• Ted Mondesir, Junior, 6-4, 190 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Qymir McMillin, Senior, 5-11, 165 – returning starter at cornerback or safety 
• Sabri Melvin, Senior, 5-10, 160 – projected starter at cornerback or safety 
• Kendy Guillaume, Senior, 5-10, 190 – returning starter at safety before being injured 

Special Teams:  

• Junior Chris Alvarez is a 3-year starter at kicker and punter between senior Ted Mondesir and junior Ricardi Chery 

Schedule: 

• Friday, 8/30, at Paul VI 
• Saturday, 9/7, Burlington Township at home 
• Friday, 9/13, at Allentown 
• Friday, 9/20, at Hopewell Valley 
• Saturday, 9/28, Hightstown at home 
• Saturday, 10/5, at Hamilton West 
• Saturday, 10/12, Princeton at home 
• Saturday, 10/19, Notre Dame at home 
• Saturday, 10/26, at Steinert 

Concerns: 

• How do new starters adapt to replacing established starters? 

Recruiting: 

• Joanem is a 1-AA prospect with interest from Monmouth, Villanova, Maine, and UConn 
• The rest of the seniors are D3 
• Underclassmen: 
• Mondesir is the top junior and Cassidy is the top sophomore 

Coach’s Comments: 

“Last year, we were young and there is more experience this year. We are excited about the season and what they can showcase.” – Head Coach Milo McGuire