Glen Rock Panthers 

August 14, 2025

2024: 

• 9-2 
• Lost to Hanover Park in the North Jersey Section 2 Group 2 finals, beat High Point in the semifinals, and Waldwick/Midland Park in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included St. Mary, New Milford, Rutherford, Waldwick/Midland Park, and Pompton Lakes 
• Lost to Butler 
• Scored 219 points for a 29.0 average 
• Allowed 147 points for a 13.36 average, including four shutouts  

Graduation: 

• OL/DL Pete Lagemann – Bucknell 
• WR/DB John Iachetti – Salve Regina (RI) 
• QB Nick Atme – Ramapo for baseball 
• WR/LB Mike Flaccavento – NJIT for lacrosse 
• OL/DL Adrian Galvez – Rhode Island College for wrestling 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 3  

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback: 

• Luca Cossano, Junior, 6-1, 185 – competing 
• Brendan Burkhardt, Senior, 5-11, 180 – competing and a returning starter at wide receiver 

Running Back:

• Matt Boisits, Senior, 5-11, 195 – returning starter; rushed for 682 yards and 7 touchdowns 
• Eric Berrouet, Senior, 6-0, 190 – will spell Boisits 

Wide Receiver: 

• Brendan Burkhardt, Senior, 5-11, 180 – returning starter, but may move to quarterback; 14 receptions for 253 yards and 3 touchdowns 
• Tyler Brassil, Senior, 5-10, 165 – projected starter 
• Andy Arrighi, Senior, 5-10, 165 – projected starter 
• Liam Rickett, Junior, 5-10, 145 – projected starter 
• AJ Cancro, Senior, 5-10, 140 – competing 

Offensive Line: 

• Leighton Kelly, Senior, 6-7, 230 – returning starter at left tackle 
• The remaining four positions are being decided in camp 

Defense: 

• Formation: Multiple Odd Fronts 
• Returning Starters: 3 

Defensive Line: 

• Mickey Oaks, Senior, 6-0, 265 – projected starter at nose guard; saw action 
• Jackson Fuller, Senior, 6-1, 200 – projected starter at end 
• The opposite end is undecided 

Linebacker: 

• Matt Boisits, Senior, 5-11, 195 – 3-year starter on the outside 
• Jack Spitaleri, Sophomore, 5-9, 205 – returning starter on the inside 
• Eric Berrouet, Senior, 6-0, 190 – projected starter who saw action 

Secondary: 

• Brendan Burkhardt, Senior, 5-11, 180 – 3-year starter at safety  
• Andy Arrighi, Senior, 5-10, 165 – projected starter at cornerback 
• The other two positions will be settled soon 

Special Teams:

• The kicker and punter positions are wide open 
• Burkhardt will be the main return man 

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

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 8/28, Waldwick/Midland Park at home 
• Friday, 9/5, at Cresskill/Emerson 
• Friday, 9/12, North Arlington at home 
• Friday, 9/19, Pompton Lakes at home 
• Friday, 9/26, at Rutherford 
• Friday, 10/3, at Manchester 
• 10/11-12, Bye Week 
• 10/17-18, To Be Determined 
• 10/24-25, To Be Determined 

Concerns:  

• Inexperienced, but they have older veterans who can step up 

Recruiting: 

• Burkhardt, Boisits, and Kelly are the top prospects 
• Underclassmen are mostly unproven, and Spitaleri is a sophomore who may play baseball 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We are taking things day by day, working on improving, and getting ready for the season.” – Head Coach Kyle McCourt