Post 1,716 – Team Preview 2026: Waldwick/Midland Park Warriors

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

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