Waldwick/Midland Park Warriors
July 4, 2026
2025:
- 6-4
- Lost to Glen Rock in the North Jersey Section 1 Group 2 quarterfinals
- Wins included New Milford, Garfield, Cresskill/Emerson, and Pompton Lakes
- Losses were to Glen Rock, Suffern (NY), and Rutherford
- Scored 261 points for a 26.1 average
- Allowed 209 points for a 20.9 average
Graduation:
- QB/LB Dylan Ferrara – Ithaca (NY)
- WR/DB Connor Rice – Alvernia (Pa.)
*College choices are good until they enter the transfer portal
Offense:
- Formation: Multiple Spread
- Returning Starters: 9
Statistics courtesy of nj.com
Quarterback:
- Will Dell’Aglio, Sophomore, 5-10, 170 – projected starter
Running Back:
- Luciano Mayer, Junior, 5-10, 185 – returning starter; rushed for 916 yards and 11 touchdowns
- EJ Cozzupoli, Senior, 5-10, 185 – returning starter at wide receiver who will serve here as a backup
- Chris Abbruzzese, Sophomore, 5-8, 165 – provides depth
- Naseem Bailey, Junior, 5-10, 180 – provides depth
Wide Receiver:
- Jake Wonsowicz, Senior, 5-9, 175 – 3-year starter; 26 receptions for 275 yards and 3 touchdowns
- EJ Cozzupoli, Senior, 5-10, 185 – returning starter; 11 receptions for 72 yards and 1 touchdown
- JJ Daniello, Senior, 5-10, 160 – part of the rotation; started on defense
- Quinn Fowler, Senior, 5-8, 165 – part of the rotation
- Michael Magee, Junior, 6-1, 175 – part of the rotation
Tight End:
- Rocco Marquis, Junior, 6-0, 185 – returning starter
- Thomas Del Rey, Junior, 5-8, 180 – will see action
- Ben Junta, Sophomore, 6-1, 200 – will see action
Offensive Line:
- Logan Feehan, Senior, 6-4, 230 – 3-year starter at left tackle
- Chase Cozzupoli, Sophomore, 5-11, 265 – returning starter at left guard
- Matt Buttino, Junior, 5-11, 225 – returning starter at center
- Luke Fairchild, Senior, 6-3, 285 – 3-year starter at right guard
- Trevor Sandberg, Junior, 6-0, 230 – returning starter at right tackle
- Collin Williams, Senior, 6-5, 250 – sixth man along the line
- Ben Cunningham, Senior, 6-1, 235 – competing
- Tyler Weiss, Junior, 6-1, 230 – competing
- Daniel Soto, Junior, 6-1, 240 – competing
Defense:
- Formation: Multiple 3-4
- Returning Starters: 7
Defensive Line:
- Logan Feehan, Senior, 6-4, 230 – returning starter at end
- Luke Fairchild, Senior, 6-3, 285 – 3-year starter at nose guard
- Collin Williams, Senior, 6-5, 250 – competing and part of the end rotation
- Ben Cunningham, Senior, 6-1, 235 – competing and part of the end rotation
- Matt Buttino, Junior, 5-11, 225 – competing and part of the end rotation
- Ben Junta, Sophomore, 6-1, 200 – competing and part of the end rotation
- Other offensive linemen will enter the picture
Linebacker:
- Luciano Mayer, Junior, 5-10, 185 – 3-year starter on the inside
- Thomas Jakobsen, Senior, 5-9, 170 – returning starter on the inside, moving from the outside
- Rocco Marquis, Junior, 6-0, 185 – returning starter on the outside
- EJ Cozzupoli, Senior, 5-10, 185 – competing at the opposite outside post
- Thomas Del Rey, Junior, 5-8, 180 – competing at the opposite outside post
- Naseem Bailey, Junior, 5-10, 180 – competing at the opposite outside post
Secondary:
- Jake Wonsowicz, Senior, 5-9, 175 – 3-year starter at safety
- JJ Daniello, Senior, 5-10, 160 – returning starter at safety
- Quinn Fowler, Senior, 5-8, 165 – competing at cornerback
- Nolan Major, Junior, 6-1, 170 – competing at cornerback
- Michael Magee, Junior, 6-1, 175 – competing at cornerback
- Chris Abbruzzese, Sophomore, 5-8, 165 – provides depth at cornerback and safety
- Owen Fleming, Junior, 5-9, 170 – provides depth at cornerback
Special Teams:
- Junior Thomas Del Rey returns as the kicker and the punter
- The return men are Wonsowicz, Daniello, EJ Cozzupoli, and Abbruzzese
Schedule:
- Thursday, 8/27, Vernon at home
- Thursday, 9/3, at Becton
- Friday, 9/11, Glen Rock at home
- Friday, 9/18, at Elmwood Park
- Friday, 9/25, Cresskill/Emerson at home
- Friday, 10/2, Pompton Lakes at home
- Friday, 10/9, at Rutherford
- 10/16-17, NJIC crossover
- 10/23-24, NJIC crossover
Concerns:
- Health
Recruiting:
- Fairchild and Feehan have interest ranging from 1AA to D3
- A few others could play D3
- It is too early for the underclassmen
Coach’s Comments:
“We have a veteran team that has playing experience, and we have a good foundation to build on. We have put in the work, and we’re excited to see how it translates during the season.” – Head Coach Dan DiStasi