Hanover Park Hornets

July 12, 2026

2025: 

• 9-1 
• Lost to Becton in the North Jersey Section 2 Group 2 quarterfinals 
• Wins included Mountain Lakes, West Essex, Madison, Wequahic, and Glen Ridge 
• Scored 382 points for a 38.2 average 
• Allowed 144 points for a 14.4 average 

Graduation: 

• None playing college sports 

*College choices are good until they enter the transfer portal 

Offense:  

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 3 

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback:  

• Vin Fusella, Senior, 5-10, 185 – competing 
• Luke Morgese, Senior, 5-10, 170 – competing and a returning starter at slot receiver 

Running Back:  

• Mark Perillo, Junior, 5-11, 180 – competing 
• Jake Cosentino, Junior, 5-10, 170 – competing 
• Ryan Medich, Junior, 5-10, 175 – competing; started on defense 

Fullback: 

• Rocco Zirpoli, Senior, 5-11, 210 – returning starter and is competing; 11 receptions for 119 yards and 2 touchdowns  
• Gabe Garcia, Senior, 5-11, 180 – competing 

Wide Receiver: 

• Garrett Walters, Senior, 5-11, 175 – returning starter and is competing; 10 receptions for 153 yards and 3 touchdowns 
• Nick Martinelli, Junior, 5-8, 175 – competing 
• Kyle Dunn, Senior, 5-9, 165 – competing 
• Luke Morgese, Senior, 5-10, 170 – returning starter who will compete here if he is not playing quarterback; 17 receptions for 355 yards and 2 touchdowns 
• Jake Cosentino, Junior, 5-10, 170 – could be competing at slot receiver, in addition to running back 
• Others could be in the mix 

Offensive Line: 

• Positions will be decided in camp 
• Luke David, Senior, 5-11, 200 – competing 
• Vincent Prizzi, Senior, 5-11, 230 – competing 
• Patrick Dorst, Senior, 5-10, 205 – competing 
• Michael Miscia, Junior, 5-10, 200 – competing 
• Angelo D’Alessio, Junior, 6-3, 250 – competing 
• Luciano LaSala, Junior, 5-10, 195 – competing 
• Others will be in the running 

Defense:  

• Formation: 3-4 Base 
• Returning Starters: 5 

Defensive Line:  

• Azaad Parks, Senior, 5-9, 200 – 3-year starter and is competing 
• Lucas Andrade, Senior, 6-2, 260 – competing 
• Demarcus Stewart, Junior, 5-10, 195 – competing 
• Naiim Niel, Junior, 6-0, 200 – competing 
• Others will enter the picture 

Linebacker:  

• Lucas Kerr, Senior, 5-11, 195 – returning starter and is competing on the inside 
• Rocco Zirpoli, Senior, 5-11, 210 – competing at inside linebacker and was part of the rotation 
• Luke David, Senior, 5-11, 200 – competing on the inside 
• Gabe Garcia, Senior, 5-11, 180 – competing on the outside 
• Brendan Hamilton, Junior, 5-11, 185 – competing on the outside 
• Others will be in the mix on the outside 

Secondary: 

• Ryan Medich, Junior, 5-10, 175 – returning starter at safety and is competing 
• Garrett Walters, Senior, 5-11, 175 – returning starter at safety and is competing 
• Jake Cosentino, Junior, 5-10, 170 – competing at safety 
• Luke Morgese, Senior, 5-10, 170 – returning starter at cornerback and is competing 
• Nick Martinelli, Junior, 5-8, 175 – competing at cornerback and saw action 
• Khaleel Edwards, Junior, 6-0, 185 – competing at cornerback 

Special Teams: 

• Senior Kyle Dunn returns as the kicker, while the punter has not been decided 
• The return game is undecided 

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 8/27, at Lyndhurst 
• Friday, 9/4, Kinnelon at home 
• Friday, 9/11, at West Essex 
• Friday, 9/18, at Caldwell 
• Friday, 9/25, Westwood at home 
• Friday, 10/2, Madison at home 
• Friday, 10/9, at Mahwah 
• Friday, 10/16, Mountain Lakes at home 
• Friday, 10/23, at Pequannock 

Concerns:  

• Health 

Recruiting: 

• Morgese ranges from D3 to 1AA 
• Zirpoli, Kerr, Fusella, and Parks will play somewhere 
• It is too early to determine the underclassmen 

Coach’s Comments:   

“Hanover Park is an awesome place to be. The brand of football is a throwback, and I enjoy it. The team works extremely hard, and I am proud of them. We can’t wait for camp and the season to start.” – Head Coach Nick Liberato