Pascack Valley (Indians)

August 14, 2025 

2024: 

• 10-2 
• Lost to Old Tappan in the North Jersey Group 3 regionals finals 
• Won the North Jersey Section 1 Group 3 Championship by beating River Dell in the finals, Montville in the semifinals, and West Milford in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included Old Tappan, River Dell, Rancocas Valley, and Westwood 
• Their other loss was to Northern Highlands 
• Scored 374 points for a 31.17 average 
• Allowed 163 points for a 13.58 average  

Graduation: 

• RB Kevin Regula – Gettysburg (PA) 
• OL/DL Shane Burke – TCNJ (College of New Jersey) 
• TE/DE Colin Krause – Bucknell for track 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 4 

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback: 

• Adam Shaw, Senior, 6-3, 200 – 3-year starter; passed for 1,342 yards and 13 touchdowns, while rushing for 999 yards and 15 touchdowns 

Running Back:

• Kai Smith, Senior, 5-9, 185 – projected starter; saw action  and rushed for 222 yards and 5 touchdowns; started on defense  
• Colin McMorrow, Senior, 5-9, 170 – will see action here and at tight end; started on defense  

Wide Receiver: 

• Marc Dellaquila, Senior, 5-9, 170 – returning starter; 12 receptions for 139 yards and 2 touchdowns 
• Dante DaCosta, Senior, 6-3, 200 – returning starter; 18 receptions for 278 yards and 3 touchdowns 
• Marley Smith, Senior, 5-8, 170 – projected starter; started on defense 

Tight End: 

• Nick Lamparillo, Senior, 5-11, 195 – projected starter; started on defense 
• Colin McMorrow, Senior, 5-9, 170 – will see action here and at running back; started on defense  

Offensive Line: 

• Cole Klouda, Junior, 6-0, 225 – returning starter at tackle 
• Rocco Spezial, Senior, 5-11, 240 – projected starter at guard 
• Logan Kidd, Junior, 6-3, 290 – projected starter at tackle 
• Jake Wawra, Senior, 5-10, 325 – competing at guard or center 
• Jayson Fouche, Senior, 6-5, 290 – competing at tackle  

Defense: 

• Formation: 4-2-5 
• Returning Starters: 6 

Defensive Line: 

• Colin McMorrow, Senior, 5-9, 170 – returning starter at end 
• Cole Klouda, Junior, 6-0, 225 – projected starter at end 
• Jayson Fouche, Senior, 6-5, 290 – projected starter at tackle; saw action 
• Rocco Spezial, Senior, 5-11, 240 – projected starter at tackle 

Linebacker: 

• Nick Lamparillo, Senior, 5-11, 195 – returning starter 
• Kai Smith, Senior, 5-9, 185 – returning starter 

Secondary: 

• Marc Dellaquila, Senior, 5-9, 170 – 3-year starter at cornerback 
• Marley Smith, Senior, 5-8, 170 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Dante DaCosta, Senior, 6-3, 200 – returning starter at safety 
• Nick Ocampo, Senior, 5-9, 160 – projected starter at safety 
• Hudson Grier, Junior, 5-9, 160 – frontrunner at safety 

Special Teams:

• Junior Luke Melconian will be the kicker and punter 
• Kai Smith and others will be the return men 

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

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 8/28, at Union City 
• Friday, 9/5, at Westwood 
• Friday, 9/12, Teaneck at home 
• Saturday, 9/19, Northern Highlands at home 
• Saturday, 9/27, at Bergenfield 
• Friday, 10/3, Paramus at home 
• 10/10-11, Bye Week 
• Friday, 10/17, at River Dell 
• Friday, 10/24, at Old Tappan 

Concerns:  

• One starter returning on the offensive line 

Recruiting: 

• Shaw gave a verbal commitment to Michigan State 
• Kai Smith has been receiving interest 
• Others will play in college 
• It is still early for the underclassmen 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We have a high ceiling. There are good skill players, and our defense is intact. There is a lot of energy on the team.” – Head Coach Rob Bernier