Lakeland Lancers 

July 20, 2025

2024: 

• 4-6 
• Lost to Westwood in the North Jersey Section 1 Group 2 quarterfinals 
• Wins included Vernon, Governor Livingston, and Jefferson 
• Losses included West Essex, Sparta, Passaic Valley, West Milford, and Ramsey 
• Scored 214 points for a 21.4 average 
• Allowed 228 points for a 22.8 average 

Graduation: 

• QB/DB Collin Sabric – Susquehanna (PA) 
• RB/DB Jeremy O’Hernandez – Hobart (NY) 
• OL/DL Brody McCormack – East Stroudsburg (PA) for track (shot and discus) 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Spread  
• Returning Starters: 3 

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback: 

• Edward Pasznik, Junior, 6-0, 165 – competing 
• Hunter Struble, Sophomore, 6-2, 175 – competing 

Running Back:

• Joey Hans, Senior, 5-11, 170 – projected starter; started on defense 
• Aidan Stoker, Junior, 5-10, 180 – will spell Hans and play at slot receiver 

Fullback: 

• Sean VanDerWeert, Senior, 5-10, 185 – projected starter 
• Tanner Wallace, Junior, 5-9, 185 – will provide depth 

Wide Receiver: 

• Zach Post, Senior, 6-1, 170 – projected starter at outside receiver 
• Ryan Sabric, Sophomore, 6-1, 185 – projected starter at outside receiver 
• Aidan Stoker, Junior, 5-10, 180 – competing at slot receiver and will see time at running back 
• Chace Severs, Junior, 5-7, 140 – competing at slot receiver 
• Ryan Farris, Junior, 5-9, 160 – competing at slot receiver 

Tight End: 

• Roland Theriault, Senior, 6-3, 225 – returning starter 
• Jayden Loran, Senior, 6-2, 215 – competing 
• Peyton Purcella, Junior, 5-10, 185 – competing 

Offensive Line: 

• Arber Rugova, Senior, 6-2, 265 – 3-year starter at right tackle 
• Frankie Sebilia, Senior, 5-9, 215 – returning starter at right guard 
• CJ Palatucci, Sophomore, 6-1, 215 – projected starter at center 
• Tyler Brown, Junior, 6-0, 210 – projected starter at left guard 
• Brian Yannotta, Junior, 6-2, 270 – competing at left tackle 
• Tristan Diamond, Junior, 6-0, 215 – competing at left guard 
• Emir Bueno, Senior, 6-0, 40 – competing at guard 

Defense: 

• Formation: Multiple 
• Returning Starters: 1 

Defensive Line: 

• Arber Rugova, Senior, 6-2, 265 – projected starter at nose guard and saw action 
• Roland Theriault, Senior, 6-3, 225 – projected starter at end 
• Tyler Brown, Junior, 6-0, 210 – competing at the opposite end 
• Kaiden Coll, Junior, 6-0, 235 – competing at the opposite end 
• Brian Yannotta, Junior, 6-2, 270 – part of the rotation 
• Frankie Sebilia, Senior, 5-9, 215 – part of the rotation 
• Thomas Reinhardt, Junior, 6-3, 270 – part of the rotation 

Linebacker: 

• Joey Hans, Senior, 5-11, 170 – returning starter on the outside 
• Sean VanDerWeert, Senior, 5-10, 185 – projected starter on the outside; saw action  
• Tanner Wallace, Junior, 5-9, 185 – projected starter on the inside 
• Will Visotsky, Senior, 6-1, 190 – will provide depth 
• Peyton Purcella, Junior, 5-10, 185 – will provide depth 
• Chace Severs, Junior, 5-7, 140 – will provide depth 

Secondary: 

• Aidan Stoker, Junior, 5-10, 180 – competing at cornerback  
• Zach Post, Senior, 6-1, 170 – competing at cornerback 
• Nick Napovier, Senior, 5-7, 155 – competing at cornerback 
• Ronan Walker, Junior, 5-10, 165 – competing at safety 
• Ryan Farris, Junior, 5-9, 160 – competing at safety 
• Jack Lesler, Sophomore, 5-9, 165 – competing at safety 

Special Teams:

• Senior Roland Theriault returns as the kicker and punter 
• Stoker, Hans, and Severs will be the return men 

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

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 8/28, at Governor Livingston 
• Friday, 9/5, at Sparta 
• Friday, 9/12, Jefferson at home 
• Friday, 9/19, West Essex at home 
• Friday, 9/26, at Dover 
• Friday, 10/3, West Milford at home 
• Friday, 10/10, Ramsey at home 
• Friday, 10/17, at Vernon 
• Friday, 10/24, at Passaic Valley 

Concerns:  

• Inexperience
• Depth 
• How quickly they build chemistry 

Recruiting: 

• Theriault has D2 interest as a kicker 
• Rugova has D3 interest 
• Sebilia has D3 interest, including Castleton 
• Underclassmen: 
• Stoker, Pasznik, and Wallace are top juniors 
• Struble and Sabric are top sophomores  

Coach’s Comments: 

“We have the same goals, though we are inexperienced. We have a good coaching staff that can help them. If we can stay healthy and develop consistency, we can have a successful season.” – Head Coach Ryan McCarney