Madison Dodgers 

August 21,2026 

2025: 

• 7-4 
• Lost to Shabazz in the North Jersey Section 2 Group 2 finals, beat Becton in the semifinals, and beat Bernards in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included Mendham, Lenape Valley, Sparta, and Morris Catholic 
• Losses were to Hanover Park, Cedar Grove, and Mountain Lakes 
• Scored 328 points for a 29.82 average 
• Allowed 253 points for a 23.0 average 

Graduation: 

• None playing in college 

*College choices are good until they enter the transfer portal 

Offense:  

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 0 

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback:  

• Gradon Soeder, Senior, 6-4, 180 – competing 
• Rex Dineen, Junior, 6-2, 180 – competing 

Running Back:  

• Ryan Nallin, Senior, 5-8, 175 – projected starter; started on defense 
• Liam Lehmann, Senior, 5-9, 165 – will spell Nallin 
• Augie Doehner, Sophomore, 5-10, 170 – will spell Nallin 

Wide Receiver: 

• Sam Tanner, Junior, 6-0, 180 – projected starter on the outside 
• Bryce Porter, Senior, 6-1, 170 – projected starter on the outside 
• Leo DeSimone, Senior, 5-9, 175 – projected starter at slot receiver 
• Quinn Hollenbach, Junior, 5-8, 165 – competing at the other slot receiver 
• Charlie Natoli, Senior, 5-9, 170 – competing at the other slot receiver 

H-Back: 

• Andrew Forte, Senior, 5-10, 175 – will see action 

Offensive Line: 

• Trevor Rodin, Sophomore, 6-4, 240 – projected starter at left tackle 
• Nolan Tracy, Senior, 5-9, 245 – projected starter at left guard 
• PJ Finkeldey, Junior, 6-1, 200 – projected starter; injured in 2025 
• Augie Juliano, Junior, 6-2, 220 – projected starter at right guard 
• Michael Hewes, Junior, 6-0, 200 – competing at right tackle 
• Joey Gillan, Sophomore, 6-3, 250 – competing at right tackle 

Defense:  

• Formation: 4-2-5 
• Returning Starters: 1  

Defensive Line:  

• PJ Finkeldey, Junior, 6-1, 200 – projected starter at end; injured in 2025 
• Sam Tanner, Junior, 6-0, 180 – projected starter at end 
• Phil Massaro, Junior, 5-10, 175 – part of the end rotation 
• Augie Juliano, Junior, 6-2, 220 – part of the tackle rotation 
• Nolan Tracy, Senior, 5-9, 245 – part of the tackle rotation 
• Joey Gillan, Sophomore, 6-3, 250 – part of the tackle rotation 

Linebacker:  

• Matthew Louziotis, Senior, 5-10, 180 – projected starter 
• Graham Eldridge, Junior, 5-10, 175 – projected starter 

Secondary: 

• Ryan Nallin, Senior, 5-8, 175 – returning starter at free safety 
• Quinn Hollenbach, Junior, 5-8, 165 – projected starter at strong safety 
• Charlie Natoli, Senior, 5-9, 170 – projected starter at the rover; started two games 
• Liam Lehmann, Senior, 5-9, 165 – projected starter at cornerback 
• Leo DeSimone, Senior, 5-9, 175 – projected starter at cornerback 
• Mac Russo, Senior, 5-10, 180 – part of the cornerback rotation 

Special Teams: 

• Senior Mac Russo returns as the kicker and will add punting duties this year 
• Nallin, Hollenbach, and DeSimone will be the return men 
• Several will be in the running at long snapper 

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 8/27, at Raritan 
• Friday, 9/4, Mountain Lakes at home, 4:30 
• Thursday, 9/10, at Sparta 
• Saturday, 9/19, at West Side 
• Saturday, 9/24, Pequannock at home 
• Friday, 10/2, at Hanover Park 
• Friday, 10/9, at Lenape Valley 
• Saturday, 10/17, Caldwell at home 
• Friday, 10/23, Morris Hills at home 

Concerns:  

• Staying healthy 

Recruiting: 

• Nallin has D3 possibilities 
• The rest of the team will need film 

Coach’s Comments:   

“We’re excited for the season. Our goal is to compete every week for 48 minutes and earn a spot in the playoffs.” – Head Coach Curtis Sallie