Marlboro Mustangs 

August 1, 2025 

2024: 

• 6-4 
• Lost to Millville in the Central Jersey Group 4 sectional semifinals and beat Toms River South in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included Middletown South, Freehold Township, and Lacey 
• Losses were to Rumson-Fair Haven, St. John Vianney, and  Red Bank Catholic 
• Scored 150 points for a 15.0 average 
• Allowed 202 points for a 20.2 average 

Graduation: 

• OL/DL Slav Kostenko – Pace (NY) 
• TE Billy Faraci – Montclair State 
• RB/DB Christian LaFonte – Montclair State 
• DB Brayden Bradley – Montclair State 
• LB Dan Lacertosa – FDU (Florham) 
• C Zach Nina – FDU (Florham) 
• WR/CB Kamerin Nash – Albright (PA) 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Pro-I 
• Returning Starters: 2   

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback: 

• Nick Dimino, Junior, 5-9, 170 – returning starter in the last eight games; passed for 725 yards and 2 touchdowns 
• Zac Thomas, Sophomore, 6-0, 165 – provides depth 

Running Back:

• Zach Mojares, Junior, 5-10, 185 – competing 
• Hudson Muhlback, Junior, 5-10, 170 – competing 
• Chris Scaff, Junior, 5-7, 150 – competing 
• Hajj Turner, Junior, 5-9, 170 – competing 
• Shaqur Richardson, Junior, 5-10, 175 – competing 

Fullback: 

• Jennaro Percodani, Senior, 5-9, 175 – competing and started on defense 
• Zach Mojares, Junior, 5-10, 185 – he is also competing at fullback  

Wide Receiver: 

• Jayson Acosta, Senior, 5-11, 165 – competing 
• Jake Stone, Senior, 6-1, 175 – competing 
• Mason Trombetta, Senior, 5-10, 175 – competing; started on defense 
• Charlie Kaplan, Junior, 5-9, 165 – competing 
• James Carmichael, Senior, 5-8, 155 – competing 
• Ryan Randolph, Senior, 5-8, 155 – competing 

Tight End: 

• James Torres, Junior, 6-1, 200 – projected starter 
• Max Luzio, Senior, 5-10, 190 – provides depth 

Offensive Line: 

• Colin Burke, Senior, 5-10, 265 – returning starter at center 
• Mike Forgione, Senior, 5-10, 275 – competing at center 
• Alex LaQuinta, Senior, 6-1, 250 – competing at right tackle; started on defense  
• Alexander Strohl, Junior, 6-1, 240 – competing at right tackle 
• Nate Wilson, Senior, 5-10, 210 – competing at right guard 
• Sebastian Forgione, Junior, 6-0, 230 – competing at right guard 
• Xavier De Hoyos, Senior, 5-11, 215 – competing at left guard 
• Preston Mazzone, Senior, 5-9, 195 – competing at left guard 
• Mark Risi, Junior, 6-1, 215 – competing at left tackle 
• Jordan Johnson, Senior, 6-2, 240 – competing at left tackle 

Defense: 

• Formation: 3-4 
• Returning Starters: 5  

Defensive Line: 

• Colin Burke, Senior, 5-10, 265 – 3-year starter at nose guard 
• Mike Forgione, Senior, 5-10, 275 – competing at nose guard 
• Alex LaQuinta, Senior, 6-1, 250 – returning starter at end 
• Jake Bazerman, Junior, 5-10, 230 – competing at the opposite end 
• James Torres, Junior, 6-1, 200 – competing at the opposite end 
• Mark Risi, Junior, 6-1, 215 – competing at the opposite end 

Linebacker: 

• Jennaro Percodani, Senior, 5-9, 175 – returning starter on the inside 
• Garrett Kleinman, Junior, 5-7, 190 – competing at the other inside post 
• Lucas Kleinman, Junior, 5-7, 190 – competing at the other inside post 
• Zach Mojares, Junior, 5-10, 185 – competing at one outside spot 
• Caleb Turpin, Senior, 5-9, 190 – competing at one outside spot 
• Ardy Mehmedaj, Junior, 5-9, 175 – competing at the other outside spot 
• Jake Stone, Senior, 6-1, 175 – competing at the other outside spot 

Secondary: 

• Mason Trombetta, Senior, 5-10, 175 – returning starter at strong safety 
• Charlie Kaplan, Junior, 5-9, 165 – projected starter at free safety 
• Chris Scaff, Junior, 5-7, 150 – competing at free safety 
• Nick Dimino, Junior, 5-9, 170 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Jayson Acosta, Senior, 5-11, 165 – projected starter at cornerback 
• James Carmichael, Senior, 5-8, 155 – competing at cornerback 
• Ryan Randolph, Senior, 5-8, 155 – competing at cornerback 

Special Teams:

• Senior Max Luzio returns as the kicker, and he will be the punter 
• The return game is open 

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

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 8/28, Colts Neck at home 
• Friday, 9/5, at Toms River South 
• Friday, 9/12, at Middletown North 
• Friday, 9/19, Rumson-Fair Haven at home 
• Friday, 9/26, Middletown South at home 
• Friday, 10/3, Howell at home 
• Friday, 10/10, at Holmdel 
• Friday, 10/17, Wall at home 
• Friday, 10/24, at Red Bank Catholic 

Concerns:  

• Replacing many guys, which has happened often in recent years 

Recruiting: 

• Percodani, Burke, and LaQuinta are the top senior prospects 
• Underclassmen: 
• Domino and Mojares are the top juniors 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We compete in a tough A North division (Shore Conference). We love being there, and we want to prove we belong. The team had an excellent offseason and put in work every day. We have had success and want to take the next step.” – Head Coach Jason Dagato