Kinnelon Colts

July 11, 2026

2025: 

• 10-2
• Lost to Butler in the North Jersey Section 1 Group 1 finals, beat Kittatinny in the semifinals, and Park Ridge in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included Wallkill Valley, Verona, Lenape Valley, and Boonton 
• Their other loss was to Shabazz 
• Scored 304 points for a 25.333 average 
• Allowed 153 points for a 12.75 average, including two shutouts

Graduation: 

• RB/LB Wyatt Sisco – Springfield (Mass.) for wrestling 

*College choices are good until they enter the transfer portal 

Offense:  

• Formation: Slot-T with Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 5 

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback:  

• Matt Siciliano, Senior, 6-0, 200 – returning starter; passed for 661 yards and 12 touchdowns, and rushed for 900 yards and 15 touchdowns 
• Tyler Grande, Senior, 6-3, 165 – provides depth and will play wide receiver; started on defense 

Running Back:  

• Chase Brancaleone, Junior, 5-9, 165 – projected starter at halfback 
• Leo Dimitrakiou, Senior, 5-9, 170 – projected starter at halfback 
• Jack Felson, Junior, 6-1, 200 – projected starter at fullback; started on defense 
• Matthew Kryshtof, Junior, 5-8, 170 – competing at halfback 
• Ethan Hertzberg, Sophomore, 5-8, 165 – competing at fullback  

Wide Receiver: 

• Skyler Porter, Senior, 5-8, 165 – returning starter; 6 receptions for 214 yards and 4 touchdowns 
• Giancarlo Anastasia, Junior, 5-9, 170 – returning starter 

Tight End: 

• Dylan Aslani, Junior, 6-1, 200 – returning starter 
• Nate Parrella, Senior, 6-1, 195 – will see action 

Offensive Line: 

• Anthony Manna, Senior, 5-10, 260 – returning starter at guard; will move to strong tackle
• Kenneth Klein, Senior, 6-0, 260 – projected starter at center
• Lennox Manton, Sophomore, 6-0, 240 – projected starter at quick guard
• John Donaldson, Sophomore, 6-2, 205 – projected starter at quick tackle
• Braden Whalen, Junior, 5-11, 230 – competing at strong guard; started on defense
• Shane Marshall, Sophomore, 5-10, 200 – competing at strong guard
• Marko Kryshtof, Junior, 5-8, 200 – competing at strong guard
• Jack Mayer, Senior, 6-0, 265 – key backup at tackle; started on defense

Defense:  

• Formation: 4-2-5 
• Returning Starters: 6  

Defensive Line:  

• Dylan Aslani, Junior, 6-1, 200 – returning starter at outside linebacker; moving to Edge – 57 tackles, 7 tackles-for-loss, 3 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries
• Jack Mayer, Senior, 6-0, 265 – returning starter at nose guard
• Braden Whalen, Junior, 5-11, 230 – returning starter at defensive tackle
• John Donaldson, Sophomore, 6-2, 205 – competing at defensive end
• Shane Marshall, Sophomore, 5-10, 200 – competing at defensive end
• Marko Kryshtof, Junior, 5-8, 200 – competing at defensive end
• Lennox Manton, Sophomore, 6-0, 240 – will see time at interior spots
• Anthony Manna, Senior, 5-10, 260 – will see time at interior spots 

Linebacker:  

• Jack Felson, Junior, 6-1, 200 – returning starter at inside linebacker – 78 tackles, 2 tackles-for-loss, and one sack 
• forced fumble
• Nate Parrella, Senior, 6-1, 195 – projected starter at outside linebacker
• Ethan Hertzberg, Sophomore, 5-8, 165 – competing at inside linebacker
• Matthew Kryshtof, Junior, 5-8, 170, competing at inside linebacker

Secondary: 

• Tyler Grande, Junior, 6-3, 165 – 3-year starter at safety – 27 tackles, 3 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries
• Giancarlo Anastasia, Junior, 5-9, 170 – returning starter at cornerback; moving to safety – 33 tackles and one interception 
• Skyler Porter, Senior, 5-8, 165 – projected starter at cornerback
• Leo Dimitrakiou, Senior, 5-9, 170, projected starter at cornerback
• Chase Brancaleone, Junior, 5-9, 165 – will see time at safety
• Ryan Hindelong, Sophomore, 5-8, 160 – competing for time at cornerback

Special Teams: 

• Senior Anthony Manna will return as kicker, and Junior Marko Kryshtof will return as punter and kick-off specialist
• Porter, Brancaleone and Dimitrakiou will be the return men

Schedule: 

• Friday, 8/28, West Deptford at Ocean City in the Battle of the Beach, 10 AM 
• Friday, 9/4, at Hanover Park 
• Thursday, 9/10, Indian Hills at home 
• Friday, 9/18, at Boonton 
• Friday, 9/25, Whippany Park at home 
• Friday, 10/2, at Parsippany 
• Friday, 10/9, Pequannock at home 
• Friday, 10/16, Wallkill Valley at home 
• Friday, 10/23, at Hopatcong 

Concerns:  

• They lost a good senior class and getting guys to step up 
• Filling out the offensive line 
• Defensive end and outside linebacker 

Recruiting: 

• Siciliano is a D3 prospect 
• Others can develop
• It’s too early to determine the underclassmen 

Coach’s Comments:   

“We’re excited about the upcoming season and what has been built off last year. We want to keep the momentum going and return to the playoffs.” – Head Coach Dustin Grande