Holmdel Hornets 

July 6, 2026

2025: 

• 9-3 
• Lost to Cedar Creek in the South Regional Group 3 finals 
• Won the Central Jersey Group 3 sectional championship by beating Seneca in the finals, Neptune in the semifinals, and Cinnaminson in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included Middletown North, Middletown South, Rumson-Fair Haven, and Donovan Catholic 
• Losses were to Red Bank Catholic and Brick Memorial 

Graduation: 

• QB Jack Cannon – Dartmouth 
• K Brandon Mueller – Albright (Pa.) 

*College choices are good until they enter the transfer portal 

Offense:  

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 4 

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback:  

• Tommy Fletcher, Sophomore, 6-0, 170 – projected starter 

Running Back:  

• Matt Scheinman, Senior, 5-9, 185 – returning starter; rushed for 328 yards and 6 touchdowns, and had 22 receptions for 278 yards and 1 touchdown 
• Tyler Carri, Sophomore, 5-7, 155 – will spell Scheinman 
• Jahvi Wright, Sophomore, 5-7, 165 – will spell Scheinman 

Wide Receiver: 

• Michael Todisco, Senior, 5-10, 180 – 3-year starter; 35 receptions for 530 yards and 4 touchdowns, and rushed for 197 yards and 2 touchdowns 
• Anthony Serini, Junior, 6-1, 180 – returning starter; 44 receptions for 783 yards and  9 touchdowns, and rushed for 139 yards and 1 touchdown 
• Patrick Flanagan, Junior, 6-3, 170 – competing at the third wide receiver 
• Charlie Murphy, Sophomore, 5-10, 165 – competing at the third wide receiver 
• Dylan Carri, Senior, 6-0, 170 – competing at the third wide receiver 
• Tyler Carri, Sophomore, 5-7, 155 – will also compete here, in addition to playing running back 
• Tayem Sharaf, Sophomore, 5-11, 170 – provides depth 

Tight End: 

• Ryan Pescatore, Senior, 5-11, 175 – projected starter 
• Terence Wall, Freshman, 6-2, 180 – provides depth 

Offensive Line: 

• Vincenzo Amodio, Junior, 5-10, 205 – frontrunner at right tackle 
• James Agboton, Senior, 5-11, 210 – returning starter at right guard 
• Markos Vellios, Senior, 5-11, 190 – competing at center 
• Michael Braccia, Senior, 5-11, 195 – competing at center 
• Lucas Mesa, Junior, 5-10, 220 – competing at center 
• Jaxson Nied, Senior, 5-9, 220 – competing at center 
• John Gann, Senior, 6-2, 235 – competing at left guard 
• Hunter Sanfilippo, Senior, 6-0, 205 – competing at left guard; started on defense  
• Greyson Crowther, Junior, 5-9, 200 – competing at left guard 
• Mahmoud Ghanam, Senior, 6-2, 250 – competing at left tackle 
• Peter Scheiss, Junior, 6-3, 220 – competing at left tackle 

Defense:  

• Formation: 3-3-5 Hybrid 
• Returning Starters: 6 

Defensive Line:  

• Hunter Sanfilippo, Senior, 6-0, 205 – returning starter at end 
• Greyson Crowther, Junior, 5-9, 200 – frontrunner at the opposite end 
• James Agboton, Senior, 5-11, 210 – competing at end 
• Markos Vellios, Senior, 5-11, 190 – competing at end 
• John Gann, Senior, 6-2, 235 – competing at nose guard and end 
• Michael Longyear, Sophomore, 5-10, 185 – competing at nose guard 
• Andrew Klein, Sophomore, 5-10, 195 – competing at nose guard 

Linebacker:  

• Joey Berardi, Senior, 6-0, 185 – returning starter on the strong side 
• Ryan Pescatore, Senior, 5-11, 175 – projected starter on the weak side; started some games 
• John Wassef, Junior, 5-10, 200 – frontrunner in the middle 
• Terence Wall, Freshman, 6-2, 180 – competing in the middle 
• Christian Verange, Junior, 6-0, 180 – competing in the middle and outside 
• Dan Impreveduto, Junior, 5-7, 160 – competing on the outside  

Secondary: 

• Anthony Serini, Junior, 6-1, 180 – returning starter at free safety, moving from cornerback 
• Michael Todisco, Senior, 5-10, 180 – 3-year starter at weak safety 
• Matt Scheinman, Senior, 5-9, 185 – returning starter at strong safety (spur) 
• Tayem Sharaf, Sophomore, 5-11, 170 – will be in the mix at safety 
• Tyler Carri, Sophomore, 5-7, 155 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Dylan Carri, Senior, 6-0, 170 – competing at the opposite corner 
• Charlie Murphy, Sophomore, 5-10, 165 – competing at the opposite corner 
• Jhavi Wright, Sophomore, 5-7, 165 – competing at the opposite corner 
• Patrick Flanagan, Junior, 6-3, 170 – competing at the opposite corner 

Special Teams: 

• Junior Sean Diaz will be among those competing for the kicker and punter 
• Serini, Todisco, and Tyler Carri are the return men 

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 8/27, Hightstown at home 
• Friday, 9/4, at Red Bank 
• Friday, 9/11, Rumson-Fair Haven at home 
• Friday, 9/18, St. John Vianney at home 
• Friday, 9/25, at Red Bank Catholic 
• Friday, 10/2, at Middletown South 
• Friday, 10/9, at Wall 
• Friday, 10/16, Raritan at home 
• Friday, 10/23, Manalapan at home 

Concerns:  

• Replacing four offensive linemen, the third straight year, they have had to do this 
• Tough schedule 
• Inexperience 

Recruiting: 

• Todisco has received interest from Marist and Patriot schools
• Berardi has Georgetown interest 
• Scheinman has D2/D3 interest 
• Others may play D3 
• Underclassmen: 
• Serini has received interest from Patriot and Ivy League schools 
• Agboton and Sanfillipo are receiving D3 looks 
• Fletcher, a sophomore, is drawing interest from Villanova and Patriot/Ivy League schools 

Coach’s Comments:   

“I like the way the kids are working, and they have a good attitude. They are learning and picking things up quickly. The question is how we will lead and how fast the offensive line steps up.” – Head Coach Noel Kavanagh