Hasbrouck Heights Aviators 

July 31, 2025 

2024: 

• 7-3 
• Lost to New Providence in the North Jersey Section 2 Group 1 semifinals and beat Wood-Ridge in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included Waldwick/Midland Park, Saddle Brook, and Wood-Ridge 
• Losses were to Butler and New Milford 
• Scored 270 points for a 27.1 average 
• Allowed 148 points for a 14.8 average 

Graduation: 

• OL/DL Oscar Solis – Georgetown 
• OL/DL Joe Russo – Cortland (NY) 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 7  

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback: 

• Nico Nipitella, Senior, 5-7, 155 – returning starter, moving from wide receiver 

Running Back:

• Mike Napolitano, Senior, 5-10, 180 – 3-year starter; rushed for 1,516 yards and 16 touchdowns, with 14 receptions for 111 yards and 3 touchdowns 
• Cole Sudol, Junior, 5-7, 180 – will see action 
• Nick Haines, Sophomore, 5-8, 170 – will see action 
• Jayden Chicaiza, Senior, 5-9, 185 – will see action 
• Michael Colaneri, Sophomore, 5-8, 170 – will see action; started on defense 

Wide Receiver: 

• Brady Shine, Senior, 6-0, 175 – 3-year starter; 23 receptions for 420 yards and 3 touchdowns 
• Jake Britton, Junior, 5-9, 160 – returning starter 
• Jalil Baldwin, Senior, 6-1, 180 – projected starter 
• Mike Napolitano, Senior, 5-10, 180 – 3-year starter who may see action here when he is not playing running back 

Tight End (situational): 

• Eoin Maloney, Junior, 6-1, 190 – will see action; started on defense 

Offensive Line: 

• Harris Krommenhoek, Junior, 6-0, 205 – returning starter at center 
• Cooper Hines, Senior, 5-11, 255 – returning starter at left guard 
• Matt Samperi, Junior, 5-11, 205 – returning starter at right tackle 
• Rocco Pantiliano, Junior, 5-8, 195 – competing at guard and tackle 
• Jack Focarino, Sophomore, 5-11, 195 – competing at guard and tackle 
• Jayden Villanueva, Sophomore, 5-11, 260 – competing at guard and tackle 

Defense: 

• Formation: Multiple 
• Returning Starters: 8 

Defensive Line: 

• Noel Cruz, Senior, 5-10, 255 – returning starter at nose guard 
• Matt Samperi, Junior, 5-11, 205 – competing at one end 
• Emil Belyayev, Senior, 6-3, 200 – competing at one end 
• Cooper Hines, Senior, 5-11, 255 – competing at the opposite end 
• Jayden Villanueva, Sophomore, 5-11, 260 – competing at the opposite end 
• Jack Focarino, Sophomore, 5-11, 195 – competing at the opposite end 

Linebacker: 

• Eoin Maloney, Junior, 6-1, 190 – returning starter on the outside, moving from end 
• Nick Haines, Sophomore, 5-8, 170 – competing at the other outside post 
• Cole Sudol, Junior, 5-7, 180 – competing at the other outside post 
• Jayden Chicaiza, Senior, 5-9, 185 – competing at the other outside post 
• Harris Krommenhoek, Junior, 6-0, 205 – returning starter on the outside 
• Michael Colaneri, Sophomore, 5-8, 170 – returning starter on the inside, moving from the outside 
• Joe Ranieri, Senior, 5-10, 180 – provides depth on the inside  

Secondary: 

• Brady Shine, Senior, 6-0, 175 – 3-year starter at cornerback 
• Mike Napolitano, Senior, 5-10, 180 – 3-year starter at safety 
• Jake Britton, Junior, 5-9, 160 – returning starter at cornerback or safety 
• Nico Nipitella, Senior, 5-7, 155 – returning starter at cornerback or safety; may play sparingly since he is now the quarterback 
• Jalil Baldwin, Senior, 6-1, 180 – may start at cornerback or safety; started a few games 
• Armani Mora, Senior, 5-10, 160 – projected to play in nickel situations 

Special Teams:

• Senior Brady Shine returns at both kicker and punter 
• Napolitano and Mora are the return men 

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

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 8/28, Wallkill Valley at home 
• Saturday, 9/6, at St. Mary 
• Friday, 9/12, New Milford at home 
• Friday, 9/19, at Hawthorne 
• Friday, 9/26, Saddle Brook at home 
• Friday, 10/3, at Butler 
• Friday, 10/10, Secauscus at home 
• 10/17-18, To Be Determined 
• 10/24-25, To Be Determined 

Concerns:  

• Offensive line: finding the right places for them, and having enough time to gel 

Recruiting: 

• Napolitano has interest from Monmouth, plus Ivy and Patriot League schools and he may also run track 
• Krommenhoek is a D2/D3 prospect 
• Shine will probably run track 
• Baldwin and Cruz have D3 interest 
• Nipitella will probably wrestle 
• Underclassmen: 
• Maloney, Britton, and Sudol are the top juniors 
• Focarino, Haines, and Colaneri are the top sophomores 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We’re excited about the direction of the team. There is a good mix of leaders and hungry, young talent. The expectations here are always high, and the players are learning to embrace the tradition of Hasbrouck Heights football.” – Head Coach Eddie Suri