Post 1,601 – Team Preview 2025: Union Farmers

Union Farmers

August 26, 2025

2024: 

  • 2-8 
  • Wins included South Brunswick and Livingston
  • Loses were Westfield, Ridge, Hillsborough, Elizabeth, Seton Hall, Phillipsburg, Hunterdon Central, St.Joes (Met)
  • Scored 126 pts for 12.6 average 
  • Allowed 230 pts for  23 average 

Graduation: 

  • Omalley King, QB
  • Dallas Tullis, DE/FB
  • Brian Accinot RB/LB
  • Babadara Olowe OL

Offense: 

  • Formation: Spread 
  • Returning Starters: 2   

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback: 

  • Elijah Bryant, Sophomore,5’8 183 – projected starter who started last game of season vs Livingston, threw 257 yds and 3 TDs
  • Hameed Brothers, Junior, 5’10 150 – provide depth 

Running Back:

  • Jamir Hall, Junior, 5’9 155 – projected starter 
  • Jackson Williams, Sophomore, 5’8 150 – part of tailback rotation 
  • Izayah Addison, Junior, 5’8 160 – part of tailback rotation 

Wide Receiver: 

  • Elijah Greene, Junior, 6’1 165 – returning starter; 15 receptions for 210 yards and 2 touchdowns 
  • Jaydon Forbes, Senior, 5’10 160 – returning starter; 11 receptions for 113 yards 
  • Josiah Tims, Sophomore, 6’0 155 – part of rotation 
  • Jalen Beckett, Junior, 5’8 155  – part of rotation 
  • Cody Hardy, Junior, 5-7, 150 – part of the rotation 

Tight End: 

  • David Johnson, Sophomore, 6’2 215 – projected starter
  • Nick Bertolotti, Senior, 6’1 210 – part of rotation 

Offensive Line: 

  • Isaiah Messiah, Junior, 6’2 225 – projected starter at left tackle 
  • Jameson Land, Sophomore, 6’0 230 – projected starter at left guard
  • Omer Albashir, Junior, 6’1 220 – projected starter at center 
  • Alex Silva, Senior, 6’1 225 – projected starter at right guard
  • Nelvens Destra, Senior, 6’2 220 – projected starter at right tackle 

Defense: 

  • Formation: 3-3-5 
  • Returning Starters: 1

Defensive Line: 

  • Uyi Ighiehon, Senior, 6’3 215 – projected starter at end
  • Jameer Lewis, Junior, 6’0 210  – projected starter at end
  • Alex Silva, Senior, 6’1 225 – projected starter at end 

Linebacker: 

  • Nick Bertolotti, Senior, 6’1 210 – projected starter
  • Elijah Demayo, Senior, 6’0 190 – projected starter
  • David Johnson, Sophomore, 6’2 215 – part of rotation 

Secondary: 

  • Elijah Greene, Junior, 6’1 165 – returning starter at cornerback
  • Josiah Tims, Sophomore, 6’0 155 – projected starter at cornerback 
  • Cameron Joseph, Sophomore, 5’9 160 – projected starter at safety
  • Tyrone Walker, Senior, 6’0 185 – projected starter at safety
  • Jackson Williams, Sophomore, 5’8 150 – projected starter at free safety 

Special Teams:

  • Jose Carrasquill is the projected starter at kicker, and senior Jordan Brady is the projected starter at punter 

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

Schedule: 

  • Thursday, 8/28, at Woodbridge 
  • Friday, 9/5, Hillsborough at home 
  • Friday, 9/12, at St. Joe’s (Metuchen) 
  • Saturday, 9/20, at Westfield 
  • Friday, 9/26, at Hunterdon Central 
  • Saturday, 10/4, Ridge at home 
  • Friday, 10/10, South Brunswick at home  
  • Friday, 10/17, at Phillipsburg 
  • Friday, 10/24, at Elizabeth 

Concerns:  

  • Staying Healthy
  • Youth

 Recruiting: 

  • Ighiehon has a verbal commitment to Temple
  • Junior Elijah Greene holds 6 D1 offers 
  • Sophomore David Johnson holds 3 D1 offers

Coach’s Comments:  

We have several players who are poised to have impressive seasons, including Jamir Hall, Uyi Ighenon, Elijah Gree – Head Coach Barris Grant

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