Haddon Heights Garnets 

July 29, 2025 

2024: 

• 4-8 
• Lost to Wall in the South Jersey Group 2 quarterfinals 
• Wins included Northern Burlington, Gloucester City, and Pitman 
• Losses were to Glassboro, Burlington Township, Woodstown, Delran, Haddonfield, Cinnaminson, and Camden Catholic 
• Scored 164 points for a 13.27 average 
• Allowed 269 points for a 22.42 average 

Graduation: 

• Not available 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 3   

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback: 

• Kevin Clark, Senior, 6-1, 180 – 3-year starter 
• Cameron Mayo, Freshman, 5-9, 172 – provides depth 

Running Back:

• Amare Ridley, Junior, 6-0, 185 – projected starter who saw action; started on defense  

Wide Receiver: 

• Kani Golden, Senior, 5-11, 185 – returning starter 
• Tajon Rivera, Senior, 5-5, 160 – projected starter at slot receiver; started on defense  
• Many are competing 

Tight End: 

• Elmore Dylan, Sophomore, 6-1, 200 – projected starter 

Offensive Line: 

• Nate Lelionis, Senior, 6-2, 265 – 3-year starter at center 
• Julian Broder, Junior, 5-10, 225 – returning starter at right tackle 
• The rest will be determined in camp 

Defense: 

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

Defensive Line: 

• Nate Lelionis, Senior, 6-2, 265 – 3-year starter at tackle 
• Jack Daley, Sophomore, 6-0, 256 – projected starter at tackle 
• The nose guard is undecided 

Linebacker: 

• Amare Ridley, Junior, 6-0, 185 – returning starter 
• The rest will be decided in camp 

Secondary: 

• Kani Golden, Senior, 5-11, 185 – returning starter 
• Tajon Rivera, Senior, 5-5, 160 – returning starter 
• The others will be decided in camp 

Special Teams:

• Senior Ryan Bailey returns as the punter, and senior Jake Dylan will be the kicker 
• The return men are undecided 

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

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 8/28, Cherry Hill West at home 
• Friday, 9/5, at Glassboro 
• Friday, 9/12, at Burlington Township 
• Saturday, 9/20, Cinnaminson at home 
• Saturday, 9/27, Moorestown at home 
• Saturday, 10/4, Camden Catholic at home 
• Thursday, 10/9, at Woodstown 
• Saturday, 10/18, Delran at home 
• Friday, 10/25, at Northern Burlington 
• Thursday, 11/27, Haddonfield at home 

Concerns:  

• Staying healthy 

Recruiting: 

• Golden possesses a Syracuse offer and has interest from Rutgers, Temple, and Delaware 
• Lelionis has received 1-AA interest 
• Clark has interest from D2 and D3 schools 
• Underclassmen: 
• Ridley is the top junior 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We have a pretty solid group of underclassmen, which is a good mix with the underclassmen. We preach fast and physical football and want detailed guys.” – Head Coach Montrey Wright