Florence Flashes 

August 10, 2025 

2024: 

• 1-8 
• No Postseason 
• Their win was against Deptford 
• Losses included Riverside, Burlington City, Cinnaminson, and Bordentown 
• Scored 83 points for a 9.22 average 
• Allowed 222 for a 24.67 average 

Graduation: 

• RB/LB Damian Ricketts – William Paterson 
• WR/DB Kyle Edwards – Chestnut Hill Academy (PA) sprint football 

Offense: 

• Formation: Wing T 
• Returning Starters: 5   

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback: 

• Bryce Ojeikere, Senior, 6-3, 185 – returning starter; passed for 428 yards and 5 touchdowns 
• Leaire Williams, Senior, 6-4, 175 – returning starter at wide receiver who will be used in certain situations 
• Troy Pair, Sophomore, 5-10, 160 – provides depth 

Running Back:

• Julian Jean-Baptiste, Senior, 5-10, 180 – returning starter at fullback; rushed for 325 yards and 1 touchdown 
• Nahsir Moore, Junior, 5-7, 170 – projected starter at halfback 
• Manny Nagbe, Sophomore, 5-8, 160 – projected starter at halfback 
• Stone Carnival, Sophomore, 5-7, 150 – provides depth at fullback 

Wide Receiver: 

• Leaire Williams, Senior, 6-4, 175 – returning starter; 7 receptions for 115 yards and 2 touchdowns 
• Jeremiah Carroll, Senior, 6-0, 175 – part of the rotation 
• Brandon Rosario, Senior, 6-0, 175 – part of the rotation 

Tight End: 

• Jeremy Dela Serna, Sophomore, 5-9, 175 – projected starter 

Offensive Line: 

• Conor Clevenger, Senior, 6-2, 250 – 4-year starter at right tackle 
• Brenden Simpkins, Junior, 5-10, 185 – projected starter at right guard 
• Evan Coble, Senior, 6-3, 275 – returning starter at center 
• Tanner MacFarland, Junior, 5-10, 170 – competing at left guard 
• Joey Ivanisik, Junior, 6-0, 175 – competing at left tackle 
• Patrick Dunphy, Sophomore, 6-3, 230 – competing at left tackle 

Defense: 

• Formation: 4-4 
• Returning Starters: 5 

Defensive Line: 

• Conor Clevenger, Senior, 6-2, 250 – 3-year starter at end 
• Kosi Onunkwo, Senior, 6-2, 230 – returning starter at end; may play some outside linebacker 
• Joey Ivanisik, Junior, 6-0, 175 – part of the end rotation 
• Patrick Dunphy, Sophomore, 6-3, 230 – part of the end/tackle rotation 
• Jeremy Dela Serna, Sophomore, 5-9, 175 – part of the end rotation and may play linebacker 
• Evan Coble, Senior, 6-3, 275 – projected starter at tackle 
• Brenden Simpkins, Junior, 5-10, 185 – projected starter at tackle 
• Xavier Baker, Sophomore, 5-8, 240 – part of the tackle rotation 

Linebacker: 

• Julian Jean-Baptiste, Senior, 5-10, 180 – returning starter on the outside 
• Nahsir Moore, Junior, 5-7, 170 – projected starter on the outside 
• Kosi Onunkwo, Senior, 6-2, 230 – returning starter at end who may see time here 
• Chase Brunner, Senior, 6-0, 175 – returning starter on the inside 
• Tanner MacFarland, Junior, 5-10, 170 – competing on the inside 
• Stone Carnival, Sophomore, 5-7, 150 – competing on the inside  
• Jeremy Dela Serna, Sophomore, 5-9, 175 – competing on the inside and may play end 

Secondary: 

• Leaire Williams, Senior, 6-4, 175 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Bryce Ojeikere, Senior, 6-3, 185 – competing at cornerback 
• Jeremiah Carroll, Senior, 6-0, 175 – competing at cornerback 
• Manny Nagbe, Sophomore, 5-8, 160 – projected starter at safety 

Special Teams:

• The kicker and punter will be senior Kosi Onunkwo 
• Moore, Williams, and Nagbe are the return men 
• Senior Conor Clevenger will be the long snapper  

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

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 8/28, Deptford at home 
• Thursday, 9/4, at Riverside 
• Friday, 9/12, Lawrence at home 
• Friday, 9/19, at Overbrook 
• Friday, 9/26, at Burlington City 
• Friday, 10/2, Cinnaminson at home 
• Saturday, 10/11, Pemberton at home 
• Friday, 9/17, Bordentown at home 
• Friday, 9/24, at Maple Shade 

Concerns:  

• Tough schedule against larger schools 
• Staying healthy 
• Developing depth 

Recruiting: 

• Onunkwu has interest from Dartmouth and Penn 
• Clevenger and Coble gas D2/D3 interest 
• Jean-Baptiste and Leaire Williams are D3 prospects 
• Underclassmen: 
• Moore is the top underclassman 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We are looking to build on last year. We have been working hard and looking forward to the season.” – Head Coach Joe Frappoli Jr.