Rutherford Bulldogs 

June 12, 2025 

2024: 

• 6-3
• Lost to Bernards in the North Jersey Section 1 Group 2 quarterfinals 
• Wins included Pompton Lakes and Wood-Ridge 
• Losses were to Glen Rock and Waldwick-Midland Park 
• Scored 290 points for a 32.22 average 
• Allowed 147 points for a 16.33 average 

Graduation: 

• WR-RB-QB/DB Chris Gioia – Marist 
• OL/DL Ryan Hayes – William Paterson 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 5 

Quarterback: 

• Myles Balchan, Junior, 5-11, 185 – returning starter who started four games as a freshman; passed for 1,398 yards, 18 touchdowns with 6 interceptions 
• Quinn Weber, Sophomore, 6-5, 190 – reserve quarterback who is a returning starter at wide receiver 

Running Back:

• Dmitri Paskas, Junior, 5-10, 195 – projected starter; started on defense  
• John Gioia, Sophomore, 5-8, 175 – pushing for time here and will start somewhere 

Wide Receiver: 

• Quinn Weber, Sophomore, 6-5, 190 – returning starter 
• Hank Schroeder, Junior, 6-0, 180 – returning starter 
• John Gioia, Sophomore, 5-8, 175 – will start here or at running back; saw heavy action 
• Jo Jo Marullo, Sophomore, 5-8, 150 – competing 
• AJ Nunziato, Junior, 6-2, 180 – competing 
• Will Holman, Sophomore, 6-2, 170 – competing 

Tight End (situational): 

• Russ Snyder, Junior, 6-0, 175 – played wide receiver last year 

Offensive Line: 

• Troy Waddell, Junior, 6-2, 240 – returning starter at tackle 
• Evan Diaz, Junior, 6-3, 270 – returning starter at guard 
• Matt Bonagura, Junior, 5-6, 205 – competing at center 
• Dave Bogosian, Senior, 6-2, 225 – competing along the line 
• Chase Martini, 6-0, 205 – competing along the line 
• Sebastian Reyes, Senior, 5-9, 180 – competing along the line 
• Vinny Urgola, Sophomore, 5-8, 200 – competing along the line 

Defense: 

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

Defensive Line: 

• Evan Diaz, Junior, 6-3, 270 – returning starter at nose guard; played on a four-man line last year 
• Troy Waddell, Junior, 6-2, 240 – competing and was part of the rotation last year 
• Many of the offensive linemen will be in the mix 

Linebacker: 

• John Gioia, Sophomore, 5-8, 175 – projected starter on the inside; started several games 
• John Kozlik, Junior, 5-7, 160 – projected starter on the inside 
• Mateo Mendez, Junior, 5-8, 150 – competing on the inside 
• Myles Balchan, Junior, 5-11, 185 – returning starter at safety, but will play here or back at safety 
• Russ Snyder, Junior, 6-0, 175 – competing on the outside; saw action at safety 
• Hank Schroeder, Junior, 6-0, 180 – competing on the outside; rotated at defensive end  
• AJ Nunziato, Junior, 6-2, 180 – competing on the outside 

Secondary: 

• Quinn Weber, Sophomore, 6-5, 190 – returning starter at safety, moving from cornerback 
• Dmitri Paskas, Junior, 5-10, 195 – returning starter, moving from outside linebacker 
• Jo Jo Marullo, Sophomore, 5-8, 150 – competing at safety 
• Zach Snyder, Sophomore, 5-9, 150 – competing at safety 
• Will Holman, Sophomore, 6-2, 170 – projected starter at cornerback 
• Leo Kim, Junior, 5-7, 150 – competing at cornerback 
• Lorenzo Airey, Junior, 5-8, 145 – competing 
• Layo Forte, Junior, 5-6, 135 – competing at cornerback 

Special Teams:

• Junior Dmitri Paskas returns at punter, while junior Graham Jordan will be the kicker 
• Gioia, Marullo, Holman, and others are competing to be the return men 

*Offense, defense, and special teams positions are subject to change 

Schedule: 

• Friday, 8/29, Pompton Lakes at home 
• Friday, 9/5, at Manchester Regional 
• 9/12-13, Bye Week 
• Friday, 9/19, at Waldwick-Midland Park 
• Friday, 9/26, Glen Rock 
• Friday, 10/3, Cresskill/Emerson at home 
• Friday, 10/10, at North Arlington 
• 10/17-18, To Be Determined 
• 10/24-25, To Be Determined 

Concerns:  

• Replacing Chris Gioia, who was very productive. No one person will replace him, but young kids can step up. 
• Small senior class with only three players, but some of the young players are experienced 

Recruiting: 

• No seniors are being recruited
• Underclassmen: 
• 1-AA schools are recruiting Diaz and Waddell  
• Balchan will be anywhere from 1-AA to D3 
• Weber, a sophomore, has the height and frame, with interest from Rutgers, Syracuse, Monmouth, and Villanova 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We have a great group of kids who work hard. Maturity and toughness will be an issue with a small senior class. Young kids will be in key spots, and how do they handle things mentally? We are excited, and we can be as good as last year, maybe even better.” – Head Coach Steve Dunn