Kingsway Dragons 

August 15, 2025

2024: 

• 8-3 
• Lost to Toms River North in the South Jersey Group 5 sectional semifinals and beat Howell in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included Delsea, Timber Creek, and Eastern 
• Losses were to Camden and Washington Township 
• Scored 241 points for a 21.91 average 
• Allowed 129 points for an 11.73 average 

Graduation: 

• OL Blake Birbilis – Monmouth 
• DE Kenny Dim – Moravian (PA) 
• DB Kameron WHite – Moravian (PA) 
• DL Hishaam Jackson – Ursinus (PA) 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Pro 
• Returning Starters: 8  

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback: 

• David Oravetz, Senior, 6-2, 210 – returning starter; passed for 1,136 yards and 11 touchdowns 
• Ashton Ford, Junior, 5-10, 150 – will spot Oravetz 

Running Back:

• Cole DeNick, Junior, 5-11, 210 – returning starter at tailback and fullback; rushed for 560 yards and 11 touchdowns, and had 12 receptions for 119 yards and 2 touchdowns  
• Amari Terrell, Sophomore, 5-8, 185 – projected starter 
• Za’Hir Paynter, Senior, 5-9, 165 – returning starter; rushed for 270 yards 

Wide Receiver: 

• Christian White, Senior, 5-10, 170 – returning starter29 receptions for 328 yards and 3 touchdowns 
• Luca Lentini, Junior, 5-11, 175 – returning starter; 35 receptions for 221 yards and 1 touchdown 
• JD Johnson, Senior, 5-9, 165 – returning starter; 15 receptions for 160 yards and 3 touchdowns 

Tight End: 

• Andrew Wands, Senior, 6-0, 175 – will see action; started on defense 
• Danny Berezowsky, Junior, 6-0 185 – will see action 

Offensive Line: 

• James Trew, Sophomore, 6-2, 270 – projected starter at left tackle  
• Chris Gatta, Senior, 6-0, 250 – projected starter at left guard 
• Nate Warming, Senior, 5-10, 260 – returning starter at center 
• Jordan Hernandez, Senior, 6-0, 230 – returning starter at right guard 
• Gavin Dietiker, Senior, 6-0, 250 – projected starter at right tackle 
• John McEntee, Sophomore, 5-11, 220 – depth at guard 
• Ben Leonard, Junior, 6-0, 195 – depth at guard 

Defense: 

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

Defensive Line: 

• Jordan Hernandez, Senior, 6-0, 230 – returning starter at tackle 
• Mitch Davis, Junior, 6-0, 295 – projected starter at tackle 
• Kaden Hood, Senior, 5-10, 230 – part of the tackle rotation 
• Tristan Owen, Senior, 5-11, 215 – projected starter at end 
• The opposite end position has not been decided 

Linebacker: 

• Cole DeNick, Junior, 5-11, 210 – returning starter 
• Za’Hir Paynter, Senior, 5-9, 165 – projected starter 
• Anthony Totten, Senior, 5-9, 165 – part of the rotation 

Secondary: 

• Andrew Wands, Senior, 6-0, 175 – returning starter at the rover 
• Luca Lentini, Junior, 5-11, 175 – returning starter at safety 
• Mason Bryan, Senior, 5-10, 160 – returning starter at safety who is currently injured 
• Tom Gardler, Senior, 6-0, 175 – projected starter at safety who saw time 
• JD Johnson, Senior, 5-9, 165 – competing at cornerback 
• Floyd Logan, Junior, 5-11, 175 – competing at cornerback 
• Marcell Johnson, Sophomore, 5-10, 150 – competing at cornerback 
• Jayce Allen, Sophomore, 5-8, 150 – competing at cornerback 
• Chase Daciw, Sophomore, 5-10, 150 – competing at safety and cornerback, who will get on the field 

Special Teams:

• Senior Zach Burlingame returns as the kicker and punter 
• Lentini will be the main return man 

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

Schedule: 

• Friday, 8/29, at Donovan Catholic 
• Friday, 9/5, at Camden 
• Friday, 9/12, at Timber Creek 
• Friday, 9/19, Delsea at home 
• Thursday, 9/25, Camden Eastside at home 
• Friday, 10/3, Hammonton at home 
• Friday, 10/10, at Clearview 
• Friday, 10/17, at Washington Township 
• Friday, 10/24, Williamstown at home 

Concerns:  

• Staying healthy 
• Tough schedule 
• Quarterback play 

Recruiting: 

• White, Oravetz, and Hernandez can play anywhere from 1-AA to D3
• Underclassmen: 
• DeNick has interest from many 1-A and 1-AA schools 
• Lentini will play at a high-academic school from 1-Aa to D3 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We have a veteran group. We just need to keep improving. We will find out who we are after the first four games.” – Head Coach Mark Hendricks