Steinert Spartans

June 1, 2026

2025: 

• 8-3 
• Lost to Brick Memorial in the Central Jersey Group 4 semifinals and beat Red Bank in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included Notre Dame, Nottingham, and Hamilton West 
• Losses were to Hopewell Valley and Central Regional 
• Scored 232 points for a 21.09 average 
• Allowed 201 points for an 18.27 average 

Graduation: 

• RB/LB Jeff DeBreus – College of New Jersey (TCNJ) 
• WR/DB Matt Gill – Wheaton (Ill.) 
• DB/K/P Matt James – Misericordia (Pa.) 

*College choices are good until they enter the transfer portal 

Offense:  

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 6 

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback:  

• John Logorda, Junior, 5-9, 205 – returning starter; passed for 981 yards 

Running Back:  

• Dom DeFrancis, Senior, 5-7, 175 – will be part of a committee; saw action 
• JJ Bucchianico, Junior, 5-6, 160 – will be part of a committee 

Wide Receiver: 

• Makai Blackstone, Senior, 6-2, 195 – 3-year starter 
• Nico Feniello, Senior, 5-7, 165 – returning starter; 12 receptions 
• Jacob Johnson, Junior, 6-1, 160 – competing 
• Ben Nitti, Junior, 5-10, 150 – competing 
• Jayon Tiggett, Sophomore, 5-7, 155 – competing 

Tight End: 

• Anthony Shiron, Senior, 6-0, 180 – competing 
• Anthony Moreen, Junior, 5-11, 180 – competing; started on defense 

Offensive Line: 

• Jomel Kparway, Senior, 6-5, 270 – 3-year starter at right tackle
  
• Nate Horchuk, Junior, 6-3, 285 – returning starter at left tackle who may slide inside 
• Aidan Constance, Senior, 5-10, 260 – returning starter at right guard 
• Javoni Fieros, Senior, projected starter at guard or tackle 
• John Kemler, Junior, 5-10, 225 – competing at guard and center 
• Gavin Carossi, Sophomore, 5-9, 245 – competing at guard and center 
• Gabe Robert, Junior, 5-9, 235 – competing at guard and center 

Defense:  

• Formation: Multiple odd fronts 
• Returning Starters: 6  

Defensive Line:  

• Jomel Kparway, Senior, 6-5, 270 – 3-year starter at tackle 
• Nate Horchuk, Junior, 6-3, 285 – returning starter at tackle 
• Gabe Robert, Junior, 5-9, 235 – competing at tackle 
• Carlens Milord, Junior, 5-10, 180 – competing at end 
• Dante Dagene, Sophomore, 6-4, 215 – competing at end 

Linebacker:  

• Anthony Moreen, Junior, 5-11, 180 – returning starter 
• Dom DeFrancis, Senior, 5-7, 175 – projected starter  
• John Kemler, Junior, 5-10, 225 – competing 

Secondary: 

• Makai Blackstone, Senior, 6-2, 195 – 3-year starter at safety 
• Nico Feniello, Senior, 5-7, 165 – returning starter at safety 
• Quinyon Simmons, Senior, 5-8, 160 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Jayon Tiggett, Sophomore, 5-7, 155 – competing at cornerback 
• Brent Stintsman, Sophomore, 5-6, 165 – competing at cornerback 

Special Teams: 

• Junior Patryk Stojke is projected to be the kicker and punter 
• Junior Nate Horchuk returns as the long snapper 
• Feniello, Blackstone, and Tiggett are the return men 

*Offense, Defense, and Special Teams positions are subject to change 

Schedule: 

• Saturday, 8/29, Burlington City at Rowan, 5 PM 
• Friday, 9/4, Robbinsville at home 
• Saturday, 9/12, Bordentown at home 
• Saturday, 9/19, Nottingham at home 
• 9/25-26, Bye Week 
• Saturday, 10/3, Hammonton at home 
• Friday, 10/9, at Hopewell Valley 
• Friday, 10/16, at Notre Dame 
• Friday, 10/23, at Lawrence 
• Thursday, 11/26, Hamilton West at home 

Concerns:  

• Replacing the production of Isaac Pate by a committee 

Recruiting: 

• Kparway and Blackstone have 1-AA interest, and offers should come soon 
• Other seniors may be D3-type players 
• Underclassmen: 
• Horchuk and Moreen will play somewhere 

Coach’s Comments:   

“We are excited, and we have had the best offseason since I have been here. We bring back experience, but there are still hurdles to cross. But we’re optimistic about this group.” – Head Coach Thaddeus Richards