New Milford Knights 

August 6, 2025

2024: 

• 7-3 
• Lost to Mountain Lakes in the North Jersey Section 1 Group 1 semifinals and beat Park Ridge in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included Hasbrouck Heights, Park Ridge, and Pompton Lakes 
• Their other losses were to Butler and Glen Rock 
• Scored 187 points for an 18.7 average 
• Allowed 140 points for a 14.0 average 

Graduation: 

• RB/DB Giovanni Nicodeme – Wesleyan (CT) 
• QB Jerzey Ryan – Rider for wrestling 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple I 
• Returning Starters: 5  

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback: 

• Max Kenny, Junior, 5-11, 170 – competing 
• Jesse Brophy, Sophomore, 5-8, 150 – competing 

Running Back:

• Peter Psarianos, Junior, 5-10, 175 – projected starter; started on defense 

Fullback: 

• Jake Johnson, Senior, 6-4, 245 – 3-year starter and will also play some tailback; rushed for 437 yards, plus 13 receptions for 215 yards, and 2 touchdowns  

Wide Receiver: 

• Brady Gilchrist, Junior, 5-9, 160 – returning starter; 7 receptions for 125 yards 
• Alex Stucke, Senior, 6-0, 160 – projected starter
• Matthew Villagomez, Junior, 5-9, 155 – part of the rotation 

Tight End: 

• Luke Johnson, Senior, 6-2, 185 – returning starter 

Offensive Line: 

• Matthew Checo, Junior, 6-3, 235 – projected starter at left tackle, started four games 
• Marcos Lopez, Junior, 6-0, 210 – returning starter at left guard 
• Jeremy Friedberg, Junior, 6-0 220 – returning starter at center 
• Aldrin Flores, Junior, 5-10, 210 – competing at right guard 
• Ben Garcia, Senior, 5-10, 190 – competing at right guard 
• Thomas Cebe, Senior, 5-9, 225 – projected starter at right tackle; started six games 

Defense: 

• Formation: Multiple 40 
• Returning Starters: 4 

Defensive Line: 

• Jake Johnson, Senior, 6-4, 245 – 3-year starter at end 
• Brady Falco, Senior, 6-1, 190 – projected starter at end 
• Ben Garcia, Senior, 5-10, 190 – competing at tackle 
• Vance Thomas, Senior, 6-1, 250 – competing at tackle 
• Brian Jefferson, Junior, 5-11, 225 – competing at tackle 
• James Byrnes, Sophomore, 6-2, 225 – competing at tackle 

Linebacker: 

• Luke Johnson, Senior, 6-2, 185 – returning starter 
• Kyle Dunne, Sophomore, 5-10, 170 – projected starter 
• The third spot is open, with several competing 

Secondary: 

• Peter Psarianos, Junior, 5-10, 175 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Brady Gilchrist, Junior, 5-9, 160 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Alex Stucke, Senior, 6-0, 160 – projected starter at safety 
• Jesse Brophy, Sophomore, 5-8, 150 – projected starter at safety 
• Stel Psarianos, Sophomore, 5-5, 135 – will be in the mix at safety 

Special Teams:

• Senior Alex Stucke returns as the punter and will add kicking duties 
• Sophomore Jesse Brophy returns as the long snapper 
• Gilchrist and Peter Psarianos are the return men 

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

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 8/28, Bergenfield at home 
• Friday, 9/5, Lyndhurst at home 
• Friday, 9/12, at Hasbrouck Heights 
• Thursday, 9/19, Secaucus at home 
• Friday, 9/26, at Hawthorne 
• Friday, 10/3, at Saddle Brook 
• Friday, 10/10, Butler at home 
• 10/17-18, To Be Determined 
• 10/24-25, To Be Determined 

Concerns:  

• Finding out how good they are, and it will come quickly, with a tough early-season schedule 

Recruiting: 

• Jake Johnson has 1-AA interest 
• Underclassmen: 
• It will depend on this season 

Coach’s Comments: 

“The kids are working hard. They show up every day and are buying in. How good are we going to be? We will find out quickly.” – Head Coach Bill Straub