Parsippany Hills Vikings  

August 8, 2023

2022: 

• 4-5 
• Lost to Hillside in the North 1 Group 3 quarterfinals 
• Wins included River Dell, Montville, Morris Hills, and Lenape Valley 
• Losses were to Morris Knolls, Mendham, Chatham, and Warren Hills 
• Scored 228 points for a 25.33 average 
• Allowed 190 points for an 21.11 average 

Graduation: 

• DL Connor Johannesen – Youngstown State 
• OL Mason Kerrigan – New Haven 
• DL Jonah Lance – Lycoming (Pa.) 
• LB Giovanni Nigro – William Paterson 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 6 

Quarterback: 

• Jake Simoni, Senior, 6-1, 205 – returning starter; passed for 2,119 yards, 18 touchdowns, 8 interceptions per nj.com  

Running Back: 

• Julio Tatis, Senior, 5-10, 175 – 3-year starter; rushed for 648 yards and 12 touchdowns; 39 receptions for 554 yards and 4 touchdowns per nj.com  

Wide Receiver: 

• Joey Ciccotelli, Senior, 5-10, 150 – returning starter; 58 receptions for 783 yards and 10 touchdowns per nj.com  
• Mason Jobst, Senior, 5-9, 160 – returning starter 
• Joshua Smith, Senior, 5-7, 150 – returning starter 
• AJ Herre, Junior, 6-3, 210 – projected starter 
• Zachary Paszko, Junior, 6-1, 160 – part of the rotation 
• Nick Vico, Sophomore, 6-0, 160 – part of the rotation 
• Louis Caponegro, Junior, 5-10, 160 – part of the rotation 

Offensive Line: 

• Christian Imbriano, Senior, 6-1, 220 – returning starter at left tackle 
• Marvin Placide, Sophomore, 6-3, 200 – projected starter at left guard 
• Andrew Baumann, Junior, 5-10, 210 – projected starter at center 
• Jayden Mendez, Sophomore, 5-10, 185 – projected starter at right guard 
• Ian Oppenberg, Senior, 6-0, 230 – projected starter at right tackle 
• Tyler Hanenberg, Senior, 5-7, 160 – key reserve along the line  

Defense: 

• Formation: 3-5 
• Returning Starters: 7 

Defensive Line: 

• Christian Imbriano, Senior, 6-1, 220 – projected starter at nose guard 
• Giovanni Collins, Senior, 6-0, 170 – returning starter at end 
• AJ Herre, Junior, 6-3, 210 – projected starter at end 
• Marvin Placide, Sophomore, 6-3, 200 – part of the rotation at end 
• Andrew Baumann, Junior, 5-10, 210 – part of the rotation at nose guard 

Linebacker: 

• Rocco Guglielmo, Senior, 5-10, 180 – 3-year starter on inside 
• Kevin Maass, Senior, 6-0, 165 – returning starter on inside 
• Tyler Hanenberg, Senior, 5-7, 160 – projected starter on inside; injured last year 
• Julio Tatis, Senior, 5-10, 175 – 3-year starter on outside 
• Zachary Paszko, Junior, 6-1, 160 – projected starter on the outside 
• RJ Ellerbee, Junior, 6-0, 175 – part of the rotation inside and outside 
• Nick Vico, Sophomore, 6-0, 160 – part of the rotation on outside 

Secondary: 

• Joey Ciccotelli, Senior, 5-10, 150 – returning starter at safety
• Joshua Smith, Senior, 5-7, 150 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Mason Jobst, Senior, 5-9, 160 – returning starter at cornerback 

Special Teams: 

• Kicker and punter are open 
• Tatis, Ciccotelli, and Joshua Smith are the return men 

Schedule: 

• Friday, 8/25, Roxbury at home 
• Thursday, 8/31, at River Dell 
• Saturday, 9/9, at Morris Knolls 
• Friday, 9/15, Montville at home 
• Friday, 9/22, Mendham at home 
• Friday, 9/29, Chatham at home 
• Friday, 10/6, at Warren Hills 
• Friday, 10/13, Morris Hills at home 
• Friday, 10/20, at Lenape Valley 

Concerns: 

• Inexperience up front 

Recruiting: 

• Tatis is a top sprinter in track and has football interest from Villanova, Monmouth, and Wagner 
• Ciccotelli ranges from 1-AA to D3 
• The rest of the seniors are D3 
• Underclassmen: 
• Herre has good size at wide receiver 
• Placide is a sophomore with potential, but needs to fill out  

Coach’s Comments: 

“Our offensive and defensive lines need to come together as fast as they can – that will determine our success. Our skill kids have to keep us in the games. If we stay healthy, we’ll be able to compete.” – Head Coach Dave Albano