Madison Dodgers 

August 24, 2025 

2024: 

• 5-4 
• Lost to Pequannock in the North Jersey Section 1 Group 2 quarterfinals 
• Wins included Mountain Lakes, Lenape Valley, and Pequannock 
• Losses were to Hanover Park, Mendham, and Cedar Grove 
• Scored 261 points for a 29.0 average 
• Allowed 165 points for an 18.33 average 

Graduation: 

• OL/DL Aaron Leak – FDU (Florham) 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple 
• Returning Starters: 6  

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback: 

• Luke McGuire, Senior, 5-9, 180 – returning starter; passed for 657 yards and 8 touchdowns, and rushed for 245 yards and 4 touchdowns 
• George Cripe, Senior, 6-4, 180 – provide depth 

Running Back:

• Liam Melvin, Senior, 5-9, 180 – projected starter at fullback; saw action and started on defense 
• Javier Izzo, Senior, 5-8, 160 – part of the tailback rotation; started on defense 
• Naim Jacobs, Senior, 5-10, 170 – part of the tailback rotation 
• Ryan Nallin, Junior, 5-8, 150 – part of the tailback rotation  

Wide Receiver: 

• Carter Ferris, Senior, 5-10, 175 – returning starter; 15 receptions for 333 yards and 4 touchdowns 
• AJ Eldridge, Senior, 5-10, 170 – returning starter; 12 receptions for 141 yards and 2 touchdowns 
• Maxwell Curry, Sophomore, 6-0, 170 – part of the rotation 
• Ryan Nallin, Junior, 5-8, 150 – part of the rotation when he is not playing tailback 

Tight End: 

• Titus Green, Senior, 6-6, 200 – projected starter who saw time 
• Matthew Curry, Freshman, 6-0, 190 – provides depth 

Offensive Line: 

• Sam Kest, Senior, 5-11, 220 – projected starter at left tackle 
• James Doehner, Senior, 6-1, 210 – 3-year starter at left guard 
• Alex Arndt, Senior, 6-6, 265 – returning starter at center 
• Hudson Flemming, Senior, 6-1, 205 – 3-year starter at right guard 
• Dylan Staar, Senior, 6-1, 210 – competing at right tackle 
• Jack Graham, Senior, 5-11, 170 – Morris Catholic transfer; competing at right tackle 
• Nolan Tracy, Junior, 5-9, 220 – competing at right tackle

Defense: 

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

Defensive Line: 

• Hudson Flemming, Senior, 6-1, 205 – returning starter at end 
• Titus Green, Senior, 6-6, 200 – projected starter at end 
• Jack Graham, Senior, 5-11, 170 – part of the end rotation 
• Alex Arndt, Senior, 6-6, 265 – projected starter at tackle 
• Dylan Staar, Senior, 6-1, 210 – projected starter at tackle 
• Sam Kest, Senior, 5-11, 220 – provides depth at tackle 
• Nolan Tracy, Junior, 5-9, 220 – provides depth at tackle  

Linebacker: 

• James Doehner, Senior, 6-1, 210 – returning starter on the inside 
• Liam Melvin, Senior, 5-9, 180 – returning starter on the inside, moving from safety 
• Ryan Nallin, Junior, 5-8, 150 – competing on the outside 
• Naim Jacobs, Senior, 5-10, 170 – competing on the outside 

Secondary: 

• Carter Ferris, Senior, 5-10, 175 – 3-year starter at cornerback 
• Javier Izzo, Senior, 5-8, 160 – returning starter at cornerback 
• AJ Eldridge, Senior, 5-10, 170 – returning starter at safety 
• Maxwell Curry, Sophomore, 6-0, 170 – projected starter at safety 
• Liam McGuire, Senior, 5-9, 180 – will provide depth here and at linebacker, starter in 2023 

Special Teams:

• Senior George Cripe is back as the kicker and punter, while junior Mac Russo is competing at kicker 
• The return men are Ferris, Izzo, Eldridge, and Maxwell Curry 

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

Schedule: 

• Friday, 9/5, at Hanover Park 
• Saturday, 9/13, Mendham at home 
• Friday, 9/19, at Cedar Grove 
• Saturday, 9/27, Lenape Valley at home 
• Friday, 10/3, at Mountain Lakes 
• Saturday, 10/11, Sparta at home 
• Friday, 10/17, at Pequannick 
• Friday, 10/24, Morris Catholic at home 

Concerns:   

• Developing depth 
• Staying healthy 

Recruiting: 

• The players are D3 types 
• Doehner may play baseball 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We are excited for this season. We have a great senior class and we are ready for a big year.” – Head Coach Chris Kubik