Post 1,588 – Team Preview 2025: Haddonfield Bulldawgs

Haddonfield Bulldawgs 

August 18, 2025 

2024: 

  • 7-4 
  • Lost to Wall in the Central Jersey Group 2 sectional semifinals and beat Hillside in the quarterfinals 
  • Wins included Burlington City, Woodbury, West Deptford, Haddon Heights, Gloucester City, and Pleasantville 
  • Losses were to Paul VI, Seneca, and Willingboro 
  • Scored 217 points for a 19.73 average 
  • Allowed 179 points for a 16.27 average 

Graduation: 

  • Nobody is playing college sports 

Offense: 

  • Formation: Multiple Pro 
  • Returning Starters: 8   

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback: 

  • Van Lefakis, Senior, 6-3, 185 – returning starter; passed for 1,189 yards and 12 touchdowns 
  • Dan Keenan, Junior, 6-0, 190 – in the mix and started on defense  

Running Back:

  • Brody Leonard, Senior, 6-0, 180 – returning starter; rushed for 501 yards and 3 touchdowns, with 18 receptions and 250 yards 
  • Dan Keenan, Junior, 6-1, 190 – part of the rotation and rushed for 268 yards and 3 touchdowns  
  • Joey Testa, Junior, 5-10, 170 – will get reps 

Fullback: 

  • Dom Ruffolo, Senior, 5-10, 185 – projected starter 
  • Jack Laska, Junior, 5-11, 185 – will see action 

Wide Receiver: 

  • Mike Keenan, Junior, 6-1, 190 – returning starter; 17 receptions for 267 yards and 3 touchdowns 
  • Jax Marshall, Senior, 6-2, 185 – projected starter who saw action and started on defense
  • Jack McKeever, Senior, 6-1, 205 – part of the rotation here and at tight end; 8 receptions in 3-½ games before being injured  

Tight End: 

  • Cormac Flanagan, Junior, 6-3, 240 – returning starter 
  • Jack McKeever, Senior, 6-1, 205 – part of the rotation here and at wide receiver; 8 receptions in 3-½ games before being injured 

Offensive Line: 

  • * Positions will be decided in the preseason 
  • Logan Rhea, Senior, 6-3, 220 – returning starter 
  • Henry DyReyes, Senior, 5-11, 225 – returning starter 
  • Matt Rutter, Senior, 6-2, 255 – returning starter 
  • Billy Mumbower, Junior, 5-10, 255 – returning starter 
  • Michael Grant, Senior, 5-11, 260 – projected starter who started three games and started on defense  
  • Rafael Lytle, Senior, 6-0, 210 – part of the rotation 
  • Nate Karley, Sophomore, 5-11, 250 – part of the rotation 

Defense: 

  • Formation: Multiple 5-2 
  • Returning Starters: 9 

Defensive Line: 

  • Logan Rhea, Senior, 6-3, 220 – returning starter at end 
  • Cormac Flanagan, Junior, 6-3, 240 – returning starter at end 
  • Billy Mumbower, Junior, 5-10, 255 – returning starter at tackle 
  • Henry DyReyes, Senior, 5-11, 225 – returning starter at tackle 
  • Michael Grant, Senior, 5-11, 260 – returning starter at nose guard 
  • Rafael Lytle, Senior, 6-0, 210 – part of the rotation 
  • Nate Karley, Sophomore, 5-11, 250 – part of the rotation 
  • PJ Crosier-Thompson, Senior, 6-1, 195 – part of the rotation 

Linebacker: 

  • Brody Leonard, Senior, 6-0, 180 – projected starter
  • Jack Laska, Junior, 5-11, 185 – projected starter 
  • James Farrell, Sophomore, 5-10, 175 – competing and part of the rotation 

Secondary: 

  • Hutch Rhyne, Senior, 6-0, 175 – returning starter at cornerback 
  • Mike Keenan, Junior, 6-1, 190 – returning starter at cornerback 
  • Jax Marshall, Senior, 6-2, 185 – returning starter at safety 
  • Dan Keenan, Junior, 6-1, 190 – returning starter at safety  
  • Dom Ruffolo, Senior, 5-10, 185 – part of the cornerback rotation 
  • Joey Testa, Junior, 5-10, 170 – part of the cornerback rotation 
  • Max Sinnes, Sophomore, 5-11, 160 – part of the safety rotation 

Special Teams:

  • Junior Cormac Flanagan returns as the kicker and punter, with competition from Bobby Post and Dan Keenan 
  • Junior Jack Laska returns as the long snapper 
  • Mike Keenan, Marshall, and Leonard are the return men 

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

Schedule: 

  • Saturday, 8/30, Glassboro at Rowan in the Battle of the Beach 
  • Friday, 9/5, Woodbury at home 
  • Friday, 9/12, at Willingboro 
  • Friday, 9/19, at Seneca 
  • Friday, 9/26, Pleasantville at home 
  • Friday, 10/3, at West Deptford 
  • 10/10-11, Bye Week 
  • Thursday, 10/16, Gloucester City at home 
  • Friday, 10/24, Paul VI at home 
  • Thursday, 11/27, at Haddon Heights  

Concerns:  

  • Depth 

Recruiting: 

  • Lefakis is receiving D3 looks 
  • Others are D3 prospects who are good high school football players 
  • Underclassmen: 
  • Flanagan and the Keenan twins are the top prospects 

Coach’s Comments: 

“The schedule is extremely strong. Week after week, it’s playoff team after playoff team. We are happy with our leadership and look forward to continued growth each week. Hopefully, we will be better in October than we are in September.” Head Coach Frank Delano 

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