Ocean Township Spartans 

August 24, 2026

2025: 

• 5-5 
• Beat Monmouth in the consolation round 
• Wins included Freehold Boro, Long Branch, and Colts Neck 
• Losses included Matawan, Central Regional, Red Bank, and Neptune 
• Scored 216 points for a 21.6 average 
• Allowed 204 points for a 20.4 average 

Graduation: 

• RB/DL Josh Calixte – Monmouth 
• OL/DL Matt McGlennon – LIU 
• WR/DB Mickey McGovern – Mercyhurst (Pa.) for lacrosse 

*College choices are good until they enter the transfer portal 

Offense:  

• Formation: Multiple 
• Returning Starters: 6 

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback:  

• Jake Garrett, Senior, 6-0, 195 – projected starter; saw action 

Running Back:  

• Bralyn Thompson, Sophomore, 5-11, 185 – returning starter; rushed for 350 yards and 3 touchdowns 
• Dom Gervolino, senior, 5-8, 165 – will spell Thompson 

Fullback: 

• Jake Volek, Senior, 5-9, 175 – projected starter; started on defense 
• Marcus Canavan, Freshman, 5-7, 165 – will see action 

Wide Receiver: 

• Justin Farina, Senior, 5-9, 175 – returning starter 
• Johnny Mangeniello, Senior, 6-0, 180 – projected starter; played often 
• Joey Molinelli, Senior, 5-9, 175 – projected starter; started on defense  
• Jackson DeSantis, Sophomore, 5-9, 160 – part of the rotation 

Tight End: 

• Aamir Byrd, Junior, 6-4, 185 – returning starter 

Offensive Line: 

• Jose Siguenza, Junior, 6-0, 225 – returning starter at left tackle 
• Nick Caplan, Senior, 5-11, 230 – returning starter at left guard 
• Danny Larkin, sophomore, 5-10, 235 – projected starter at center 
• Luciano Martins, Sophomore, 5-9, 210 – projected starter at right guard 
• TJ Nevins, Senior, 5-10, 215 – returning starter at right tackle 
• Kyle Miracle, Senior, 5-9, 195 – provides depth 
• Dareon Blount, Senior, 5-9, 215 – provides depth 

Defense:  

• Formation: Multiple 
• Returning Starters: 6 

Defensive Line:  

• Jose Siguenza, Junior, 6-0, 225 – returning starter at end 
• Aamir Byrd, Junior, 6-4, 185 – returning starter at end 
• Kyle Miracle, Senior, 5-9, 195 – part of the end rotation 
• TJ Nevins, Senior, 5-10, 215 – returning starter at tackle 
• Mason Legg, Sophomore, 6-4, 310 – projected starter at tackle 
• Nick Caplan, Senior, 5-11, 230 – part of the rotation 

Linebacker:  

• Jake Volek, Senior, 5-9, 175 – 3-year starter on the inside 
• Joey Molinelli, Senior, 5-9, 175 – returning starter on the inside; moving from safety 
• Dom Volek, Senior, 5-9, 175 – 3-year starter on the outside 
• Ian Smyth, Junior, 5-9, 165 – part of the rotation 

Secondary: 

• Bralyn Thompson, Sophomore, 5-11, 185 – projected starter at cornerback 
• Johnny Mangeniello, Senior, 6-0, 180 – competing at the opposite corner 
• Quintin Wade, Junior, 5-8, 160 – competing at the opposite corner 
• Jake Garrett, Senior, 6-0, 195 – projected starter at safety; saw action 
• Justin Farina, Senior, 5-9, 175 – projected starter at safety; saw action 

Special Teams: 

• Junior Aidan Zacharczyk returns as the punter and will add kicking duties this year 
• Thompson and Frina are the return men 
• Junior Dylan Rose will be the long snapper 

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 8/27, Jackson at home 
• Saturday, 9/5, at Colts Neck 
• Thursday, 9/10, Red Bank at home 
• Thursday, 9/17, Marlboro at home 
• Friday, 9/25, at Neptune 
• Friday, 10/2, at Long Branch 
• Friday, 10/9, at Raritan 
• Friday, 10/16, Point Pleasant Boro at home 
• Friday, 10/23, Howell at home 

Concerns:  

• Inexperience in the secondary 

Recruiting: 

• Garrett is a 1AA prospect 
• Farina is a D3 prospect 
• Gervolino will play baseball 
• Underclassmen: 
• Zacharczyk is a 1A prospect 
• Byrd is a 1AA prospect 
• Thompson is a sophomore who could go to a Power 4 school 

Coach’s Comments:   

“We’re realistic. The seniors get the big picture and have bought in. They realize football is four quarters and discipline matters. We’ll be competitive. The schedule is harder, and we have to be ready.” – Head Coach Chad King