Hackensack Comets 

August 8, 2025 

2024: 

• 5-5 
• Beat Lincoln in the North Jersey consolations 
• Wins included Teaneck and Paterson Eastside 
• Losses were to Northern Highlands, Wayne Valley, Ridgewood, Ramapo, and Passaic 
• Scored 246 points for a 24.6 average 
• Allowed 184 points for an 18.4 average 

Graduation: 

• OL Nick Augustin – Kean 
• QB Jordan McCoy – Eastern University (PA) 
• DB Kevin Addison – Eastern University (PA) 
• WR/DB Jamar Robinson – Delaware Valley (PA) 
• OL Mike Nieves – Franklin Pierce (NH) 
• DB Jo’vanny Mora – Franklin Pierce (NH)  
• P Adrian Alena – Wilkes (PA) 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 4   

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback: 

• Brian Brancato, Senior, 5-10, 180 – returning starter; passed for 926 yards and 5 touchdowns 

Running Back:

• Faheim Mitchell, Senior, 5-10, 170 – projected starter 
• Laron Young, Sophomore, 5-9, 175 – will spell Mitchell 
• Francis Fonfara, Junior, 6-0, 195 – will spell Mitchell 

Wide Receiver: 

• JJ Harris, Senior, 5-8, 165 – returning starter 
• Anthony Diaz, Senior, 5-9, 185 – returning starter at slot receiver; 10 receptions for 116 yards and 1 touchdown 
• Seven Garcia, Senior, 6-1, 170 – projected starter 

Tight End/H-Back: 

• Francis Fonfara, Junior, 6-0, 195 – projected starter if not playing running back 
• Qua’zire Bearfield, Senior, 6-1, 190 – part of the rotation; started on defense  
• Caleb Collins, Senior, 6-1, 225 – part of the rotation; started on defense 

Offensive Line: 

• Mathys Gomis, Senior, 5-10, 260 – 3-year starter at guard 
• Ezequiel Luna, Junior, 5-11, 260 – projected starter at center or guard 
• Xavier WInfrey, Senior, 5-11, 210 – projected starter at center or guard 
• Aidan Aultmon, Senior, 6-1, 250 – projected starter at tackle 
• Shawn Freemantle, Senior, 6-4, 250 – projected starter at tackle 

Defense: 

• Formation: Multiple 4-4 
• Returning Starters: 9 

Defensive Line: 

• Caleb Collins, Senior, 6-1, 225 – returning starter at end 
• Danny Nifah, Senior, 6-1, 205 – 3-year starter at end 
• Will Cohen, Senior, 5-11, 255 – 3-year starter at tackle 
• Josiah Trent, Senior, 5-11, 215 – projected starter at tackle 
• Mathys Gomis, Senior, 5-10, 260 – part of the tackle rotation 
• Aidan Aultmon, Senior, 6-1, 250 – part of the tackle rotation 

Linebacker: 

• Jadyn Eason, Senior, 5-10, 205 – returning starter on the inside 
• Justin Coleman, Senior, 5-11, 180 – returning starter on the inside 
• Qua’zire Bearfield, Senior, 6-1, 190 – returning starter on the outside 
• Francis Fonfara, Junior, 6-0, 195 – projected starter on the outside 

Secondary: 

• Dalen Gandy-Everett, Senior, 6-0, 190 – 3-year starter at safety  
• Jaidyn Hazel, Senior, 6-0, 170 – returning starter at safety  
• Amir Vaughn, Junior, 6-1, 185 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Faheim Mitchell, Senior, 5-10, 170 – part of the cornerback rotation 
• Anthony Diaz, Senior, 5-9, 185 – part of the cornerback rotation 
• AJ Oates, Senior, 5-8, 160 – part of the cornerback rotation 

Special Teams:

• Senior Justin Coleman is competing as the punter, while the kicker is between junior John Copeland and senior Joseph Ortiz 
• Junior Guillermo Duta returns as the long snapper 
• The return men are Harris, Garcia, and senior Kawan King (5-9, 175) 

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

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 8/28, at Passaic 
• Friday, 9/5, Kennedy at home 
• Friday, 9/12, at Northern Highlands 
• Friday, 9/19, Paterson Eastside at home 
• Friday, 9/24, at Wayne Valley 
• Saturday, 10/4, Ridgewood at home 
• 10/11-12, Bye Week 
• Friday, 10/17, at Ramapo 
• Friday, 10/24, at Barringer 
• Thursday, 11/27, Teaneck at home 

Concerns:  

• Staying healthy 
• Getting the offensive line ready to play 

Recruiting: 

• Daiz has an offer from Saint Anselm 
• Nifah ranges from 1-AA to D3 
• Collins is a D2/D3 prospect 
• Gomis, Aultmon, and Brancato are D3 candidates 
• Garcia is a D1 prospect in track 
• Underclassmen: 
• Fonfera and Vaughn are the top underclassmen 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We will go as far as our senior class takes us. We like our chances with this group.” – Head Coach Brett Ressler