Wayne Valley Indians 

August 17, 2026

2025: 

• 7-4 
• Lost to Ramapo in the North Jersey Section 1 Group 4 semifinals and beat Chatham in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included Wayne Hills, Passaic Valley, Ridgewood, and Cedar Grove 
• Losses were to Northern Highlands, Ramapo, and Mount Olive 
• Scored 292 points for a 26.55 average 
• Allowed 251 points for a 22.82 average 

Graduation: 

• QB Danny Ferrauillo – Muhlenberg (Pa.) 
• DB Ty Cummings – Muhlenberg (Pa.) 
• WR/DB Bryce Flower – Trinity (Ct.) 
• WR/LB Zion Denham – FDU (Florham) 

*College choices are good until they enter the transfer portal 

Offense:  

• Formation: Multiple Spread with Wing T concepts 
• Returning Starters: 5 

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback:  

• Nico Squeglia, Junior, 5-9, 170 – projected starter 

Running Back:  

• Isaiah Lovell, Senior, 5-10, 180 – projected starter 
• Brody Graynor, Senior, 5-9, 170 – will spell Lovell 

Wide Receiver: 

• Jadon Cabrales, Senior, 5-7, 160 – returning starter at H-back and lines up all over; 65 receptions for 855 yards and 11 touchdowns 
• Joey Aviles, Senior, 6-1, 190 – projected starter 
• Frank Pietropaolo, Senior, 5-8, 165 – projected starter; started on defense  

Tight End: 

• Nick Barbieri, Senior, 5-11, 205 – part of 3-man rotation 
• Donovan Brown, Senior, 6-2, 220 – part of 3-man rotation; started on defense 
• Grey Wolford, Senior, 6-2, 210 – part of 3-man rotation  

Offensive Line: 

• Chase Workman, Senior, 6-3, 240 – returning starter at left tackle 
• Troy Loffredo, Senior, 5-11, 230 – returning starter at left guard 
• Ryan Porada, Senior, 6-3, 255 – returning starter at center 
• Dylan Yuppa, Senior, 5-10, 215 – competing at right guard 
• Santiago Perez, Junior, 6-1, 215 – competing at right guard 
• Michael Grochola, Senior, 6-3, 245 – returning starter at right tackle 

Defense:  

• Formation: 3-4 
• Returning Starters: 3 

Defensive Line:  

• Donovan Brown, Senior, 6-2, 220 – returning starter at end 
• Offensive linemen competing at end and nose guard 
• Miguel Cruz, Senior, 6-2, 210 – competing at end and nose guard 
• Yaseen Soliman, Senior, 6-2, 210 – competing at end and nose guard 

Linebacker:  

• Nick Barbieri, Senior, 5-11, 205 – competing on the inside 
• Grey Wolford, Senior, 6-2, 210 – competing on the inside 
• Mason Palmieri, Junior, 5-10, 205 – competing on the inside 
• Brody Graynor, Senior, 5-9, 170 – projected starter on the outside 
• Alex Zuna, Senior, 6-2, 195 – projected starter on the outside 
• Isaiah Lovell, Senior, 5-10, 180 – competing on the outside 

Secondary: 

• Jadon Cabrales, Senior, 5-7, 160 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Jared Tavarez, Junior, 5-10, 175 – competing at the opposite corner 
• Paul Militello, Junior, 5-11, 185 – competing at the opposite corner 
• Matt Szozda, Junior, 5-10, 180 – competing at the opposite corner 
• Frank Pietropaolo, Senior, 5-8, 165 – returning starter at safety 
• Joey Aviles, Senior, 6-1, 190 – projected starter at safety 

Special Teams: 

• Senior Yuva Parikh is the projected starter at kicker and punter 
• Cabrales and Pietropaolo are the return men 
• Senior Michael Grochola returns as the long snapper 

Schedule: 

• Friday, 8/28, Rancocas Valley at Ocean City in the Battle of the Beach, 1:00 
• Friday, 9/4, Passaic Valley at home 
• Friday, 9/11, Old Tappan at home 
• Friday, 9/18, at Northern Highlands 
• Thursday, 9/24, at Clifton 
• Friday, 10/2, Nutley at home 
• Friday, 10/9, at Wayne Hills 
• Friday, 10/16, at Passaic 
• Friday, 10/23, Rampo at home 

Concerns:  

• Graduating many seniors and replacing them 

Recruiting: 

• Cabrales has looks from 1AA to D3 
• The linemen are also receiving  looks from 1AA to D3 
• Brown is explosive and athletic and receiving looks from 1AA to D3 
• It is early for the underclassmen, but they have guys who can play 

Coach’s Comments:   

“We are embracing a challenging schedule. Our staff is in the second year, and the kids know what to expect. They have bought in, and we have had a good summer.” – Head Coach Chris Benaquista