Don Bosco Ironmen 

August 2, 2026

2025: 

• 11-1 
• Lost to St. Joe’s (Montvale) in the Non-Public A finals, beat Bergen Catholic in the semifinals, and Seton Hall Prep in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included Bergen Catholic, St. Joe’s (Montvale), DePaul, Paramus Catholic, and St. Peter’s Prep 
• Scored 351 points for a 29.25 average 
• Allowed 130 points for a 10.83 average, including two shutouts 

Graduation: 

• OL Rhett Morris – West Virginia 
• LB Matt Occhipinti – Central Florida 
• OL Noah Shippie – Albany 
• WR Jeremiah Alvarez – New Haven 
• DL Robert Ekins – UMass 
• DB Jack DeMenna – Villanova 
• LS Michael Perillo – Temple 
• LB Gino Greco – Cortland State (NY) 
• RB Colin Brennan – Catholic U (DC) 
• RB Dante DeLuca – Columbia for wrestling 
• K/P John Devir – Georgetown for football and lacrosse 

*College choices are good until they enter the transfer portal 

Offense:  

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 7 

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback:  

• Carson Schoen, Junior, 6-1, 190 – returning starter; passed for 1,628 yards and 15 touchdowns 
• Damien Pierro, Junior, 5-11, 180 – provides depth 

Running Back:  

• Ca’Si Thomas, Junior, 5-11, 195 – returning co-starter and will be the starter; rushed for 442 yards and 8 touchdowns, and had 10 receptions for 130 yards and 1 touchdown 
• Chad Richardson, Sophomore, 5-10, 180 – will spell Thomas 
• Kalel Fitts, Sophomore, 5-8, 170 – will spell Thomas 

Wide Receiver: 

• Isaiah Alvarez, Senior, 6-2, 185 – 3-year starter; 38 receptions for 680 yards and 6 touchdowns 
• Zakai Murphy, Senior, 6-0, 185 – 3-year starter; 31 receptions for 360 yards and 5 touchdowns 
• Jasiah Smith, Junior, 6-2, 190 – projected starter at wide receiver 

Tight End: 

• JT Geraci, Senior, 6-5, 230 – returning starter; 10 receptions for 144 yards and 1 touchdown  

Offensive Line: 

• Jaehl Leo, Junior, 6-2, 250 – competing at left tackle 
• Joey Lucas, Junior, 6-2, 295 – returning starter at center 
• Tyler Puleo, Senior, 6-4, 240 – projected starter at right tackle 
• Jared Wilensky, Sophomore, 6-1, 280 – competing at both guard positions 
• Mike Ohnegian, Senior, 6-5, 280 – returning starter who is competing at both guard positions  
• Dylan Pierce, Junior, 6-2, 300 – competing at both guard positions 

Defense:  

• Formation: 3-4 
• Returning Starters: 6 

Defensive Line:  

• Aidan Ekins, Senior, 6-2, 260 – returning starter at end 
• Aidan O’Neill, Senior, 6-6, 260 – 3-year starter at end 
• Sam Jean-Marie, Senior, 5-11, 235 – projected starter at nose guard 
• Charlie Hughes, Sophomore, 6-4, 260 – projected starter at tackle 
• Marcus Brown, Junior, 5-10, 250 – part of the tackle rotation 
• Tyler Bayani, Sophomore, 6-2, 240 – part of the tackle rotation 

Linebacker:  

• Jack Hinspeter, Senior, 6-2, 215 – returning starter on the inside 
• Mikahi Allen, Senior, 6-3, 230 – 4-year starter on the outside 
• Michael Berardesco, Junior, 6-1, 225 – projected starter on the inside 
• Gavin Abramowicz, Senior, 5-9, 195 – competing on the outside 
• Nick Leone, Sophomore, 5-11, 210 – competing on the outside  

Secondary: 

• Joaquin Phillips, Senior, 6-1, 190 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Zy’on Matthews, Senior, 6-0, 180 – competing at the opposite 
• Trey Andrews, Sophomore, 5-10, 175 – competing at the opposite 
• Davion Mims, Freshman, 6-0, 170 – competing at the opposite 
• Kane Ramos, Junior, 5-10, 190 – returning starter at safety 
• Rocco Scialla, Senior, 6-0, 185 – competing at the other safety 
• Finbar Gornell, Senior, 5-9, 175 – competing at the other safety 
• Jahili Thompson, Sophomore, 6-1, 185 – competing at the other safety 

Special Teams: 

• Junior Joe Bercowicz will be the kicker 
• Alvarez, Murphy, Ramos, and Allen are the return men 

Schedule: 

• Friday, 8/28, Armwood (Fla.) at home 
• Friday, 9/4, at Roman Catholic (Pa.) 
• Saturday, 10/12, at Pope John 
• Friday, 9/18, at Paramus Catholic 
• Friday, 9/25, St. Joe’s (Montvale) at home 
• Saturday, 10/3, at Bergen Catholic 
• 10/8-10, Bye Week 
• Friday, 10/16, DePaul at home 
• Friday, 10/23, at St. Peter’s Prep 
• Friday, 10/30, Delbarton at home 

Concerns:  

• Offensive line inexperience 
• Losing four 3-year starters on defense  

Recruiting: 

• O’Neill has a verbal commitment to Notre Dame
• Allen has a verbal commitment to Texas A&M 
• Geraci has a verbal commitment to Texas 
• Alvarez has a verbal commitment to Rutgers 
• Phillips has a verbal commitment to Navy 
• Hinspeter has a verbal commitment to UMass 
• Ekins has a verbal commitment to Bucknell 
• Garnell has a verbal commitment to Wesleyan 
• Murphy has offers from 1A and 1AA schools 
• Ohnegian and Puleo are 1AA level players 
• Others can play somewhere with a good senior year
• Underclassmen: 
• There are many talented players, but this is the year to get good tape and generate interest 

Coach’s Comments:   

“We didn’t like how last year ended up. We plan on doing everything possible to right our wrong.” – Head Coach Dan Sabella