Westwood Cardinals 

July 22, 2025 

2024: 

• 8-2 
• Lost to Shabazz in the North Jersey Section 1 Group 2 semifinals and beat Lakeland in the quarterfinals
• Wins included Caldwell, Weequahic, Ramsey, and River Dell 
• Their other loss was to Pascack Valley 
• Scored 266 points for a 26.6 average 
• Allowed 117 points for an 11.7 average 

Graduation: 

• WR/LB Luke Bussanich – Hamilton (NY) 
• WR Eli Taveras – FDU (Florham) 
• C/DL Dante Downey – Moravian (PA) 
• OL/DL Luke Biello – York (PA) for lacrosse 
• RB/LB Aidan Duga – Merchant Marine Academy (NY) for wrestling 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 3  

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback: 

• Anthony Caporale, Senior, 5-8, 165 – competing 
• Bruno Vega, Sophomore, 5-10, 185 – competing  

Running Back:

• Steve Klein, Senior, 6-1, 205 – 3-year starter; rushed for 1,124 yards and 13 touchdowns 
• AJ Greco, Senior, 5-8, 165 – in the mix 

Wide Receiver: 

• Connor Readie, Senior, 5-10, 190 – projected starter 
• Ryan Sklavounos, Senior, 6-1, 190 – projected starter 
• Tyler Hansen, Junior, 6-1, 185 – projected starter; started on defense 
• Ed Rasmussen, Junior, 6-0, 180 – projected starter 
• Lou Paterno, Senior, 6-1, 185 – part of the rotation 
• Terrance Phillips, Senior, 6-1, 175 – part of the rotation 

Offensive Line: 

• Mark Minas, Senior, 6-0, 220 – returning starter at right tackle 
• Charles Sarlo, Senior, 5-9, 180 – 3-year starter at left guard 
• Teddy Klemm, Senior, 5-8, 170 – competing at center, guard, and tackle 
• Noah Perez, Senior, 6-2, 260 – competing at center, guard, and tackle 
• Jack Tantillo, Senior, 6-0, 190 – competing at center, guard, and tackle 
• Patrick Stark, Junior, 5-8, 175 – competing at center, guard, and tackle 
• Logan Stewart, Junior, 6-0, 210 – competing at center, guard, and tackle 
• Matt Terwilliger, Sophomore, 6-1, 240 – competing at center, guard, and tackle 

Defense: 

• Formation: 3-4 
• Returning Starters: 2  

Defensive Line: 

• Noah Perez, Senior, 6-2, 260 – projected starter at end or nose guard 
• Matt Terwilliger, Sophomore, 6-1, 240 – projected starter at end or nose guard 
• The other end is open for competition 

Linebacker: 

• Steve Klein, Senior, 6-1, 205 – 3-year starter on the hybrid linebacker/safety 
• Charles Sarlo, Senior, 5-9, 180 – competing on the inside 
• Jaciel Gallosso, Senior, 5-8, 190 – competing on the inside 
• Ryan Sklavounos, Senior, 6-1, 190 – projected starter on the outside  
• Patrick Stark, Junior, 5-8, 175 – competing on the outside 
• Teddy Klemm, Senior, 5-8, 170 – competing on the outside 

Secondary: 

• Tyler Hansen, Junior, 6-1, 185 – returning starter at safety 
• Connor Readie, Senior, 5-10, 190 – competing at safety 
• AJ Greco, Senior, 5-8, 165 – competing at safety 
• Anthony Caporale, Senior, 5-8, 165 – competing at cornerback 
• Ed Rasmussen, Junior, 6-0, 180 – competing at cornerback 
• Julian Ramos, Senior, 5-11, 165 – competing at cornerback 

Special Teams:

• Senior Ryan Sklavounos will be the kicker, and he is competing with senior Connor Readie at punter 
• Hansen, Klein, and Caporale are the return men 

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

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 8/28, at Lyndhurst 
• Friday, 9/5, Pascack Valley at home 
• Friday, 9/12, Pascack Hills at home 
• Friday, 9/19, at Caldwell 
• Friday, 9/26, Dumont at home 
• Friday, 10/3, Weequahic at home 
• Friday, 10/10, at Mahwah 
• Friday, 10/17, at Ramsey 
• Friday, 10/24, at River Dell 

Concerns:  

• Inexperience 
• Purring players in the right places 
• Staying healthy 

Recruiting: 

• Klein gave a verbal commitment to Boston College 
• Some seniors are inexperienced, but could play D3 football 
• Underclassmen: 
• Hansen is the top junior 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We have to replace eight players on offense and nine on defense. It might seem tough, but we have a “next man up” mentality at Westwood.” – Head Coach Bobby Guy