Brick Memorial Mustangs 

August 27, 2024

2023: 

• 10-1 
• Lost to Long Branch in the Central Jersey Group 4 sectional semifinals and beat Moorestown in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included Brick Township, Freehold Township, Manasquan, Middletown North, and Matawan 
• Scored 383 points for a 34.82 average 
• Allowed 175 points for a 15.91 average 

Graduation: 

• QB/DB Connor Dietz – American International (Mass.) 
• C/DL Eric Melillo – Vermont State 
• WR/DB Jasaan Whittaker – Misericordia (Pa.) 
• LB Nicco Maribo – Gloucester County College for baseball 

Offense: 

• Formation: Spread Option 
• Returning Starters: 6   

Quarterback: 

• Jason Lajara, Junior, 5-10, 180 – projected starter 

Running Back: 

• Kevin Andrews, Senior, 5-9, 155 – 3-year starter; rushed for 816 yards and 9 touchdowns plus 12 receptions for 213 yards per nj.com 

Wide Receiver:

• Ny’zier Matthews, Junior, 6-2, 185 – returning starter; 16 receptions, 333 yards per nj.com 
• Ricky Dillon, Junior, 5-10, 150 – projected starter who saw action 
• Nazeer Whittaker, Junior, 6-0, 190 – projected starter who saw action 

H-Back: 

• Trey Tallmadge, Junior, 6-1, 210 – returning starter; 11 receptions for 192 yards per nj.com 

Offensive Line: 

• Joe Cunningham, Senior, 5-9, 220 – projected starter at left tackle; started on defense 
• Aiden Crawford, Senior, 5-11, 235 – returning starter at left guard 
• Tyler Williams, Junior, 5-10, 215 – projected starter at center 
• Ben Szuba, Senior, 6-7, 230 – returning starter at right guard 
• Austin Edwards, Senior, 6-3, 265 – returning starter at right tackle  

Defense: 

• Formation: 4-2-5 
• Returning Starters: 6 

Defensive Line: 

• Ben Szuba, Senior, 6-7, 230 – returning starter at end 
• Jaxon Figueroa, Senior, 5-11, 195 – returning starter at end 
• Joe Cunningham, Senior, 5-9, 220 – returning starter at tackle 
• Max Prestinari, Senior, 5-10, 230 – returning starter at tackle 

Linebacker: 

• Trey Tallmadge, Junior, 6-1, 210 – 3-year starter 
• AJ Ehrmantraut, Senior, 6-0, 210 – projected starter 

Secondary: 

• Ny’zier Matthews, Junior, 6-2, 185 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Nazeer Whittaker, Junior, 6-0, 190 – projected starter at cornerback 
• Ricky Dillon, Junior, 5-10, 150 – projected starter at free safety who saw action 
• Matt Hillen, Senior, 6-0, 175 – projected starter at strong safety 
• Erik Pedre, Junior, 5-11, 210 – projected starter at weak safety 

Special Teams:  

• Sophomore Jack Marotta returns as the kicker and junior Jason Lajara is back as the punter 
• Whittaker, Andrews, and Dillon are the return men 

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 8/29, at Allentown 
• Friday, 9/6, at Brick Township 
• Friday, 9/13, Howell at home 
• Friday, 9/20, Toms River North at home 
• Friday, 9/27, at Donovan Catholic 
• Friday, 10/4, Southern at home 
• Friday, 10/11, Point Boro at home 
• Friday, 10/18, at Toms River South 
• Friday, 10/25, Jackson at home 

Concerns: 

• Staying Healthy 

Recruiting: 

• Szuba is receiving 1-AA looks 
• The rest are D3 players 
• Underclassmen: 
• Tallmadge is a 1-AA prospect 
• The rest are D3 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We are encouraged by the work put in. The kids work hard every day, they grind, and we are encouraged by their progress.” – Head Coach Walt Currie