Ramapo Raiders 

August 10, 2023

2022: 

• 8-3 
• Lost to Northern Highlands in the North Jersey Section 1 Group 4 finals, beat Ridge in the semifinals, and Woodbridge in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included Old Tappan, Sparta, Ridgewood, Willingboro, and Wayne Hills 
• Their other losses were to Northern Highlands and River Dell 
• Scored 440 points for a 40.0 average 
• Allowed 242 points for a 21.91 average 

Graduation: 

• QB Jack Grusser – Michigan 
• WR Nate Burleson – Nevada 
• WR Ben Robinson – Richmond 
• RB Ethan Moran – Ithaca 
• WR Nick Coffaro – Moravian 
• OL Luke McEnery – College of New Jersey (TCNJ) 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 2  

Quarterback: 

• Landon DePrima, Senior, 6-1, 195 – returning starter – starring games here and at wide receiver 
• James Magerko, Senior, 6-0, 170 – will line up here and at running back; started on defense  
• Casey Grusser, Sophomore, 5-11, 165 – will provide depth 
• Mikey Viksjo, Sophomore, 5-11, 175 – will provide depth 
• Tyler Ramiccio, Sophomore, 6-1, 185 – will provide depth 

Running Back: 

• James Magerko, Senior, 6-0, 170 – competing and will play; started on defense  
• Andrew Onderdonk, Senior, 5-10, 180 – competing and will play 
• Dylan Rosano, Junior, 5-9, 175 – competing and will play 

Wide Receiver: 

• Brandon Del Valle, Senior, 5-10, 175 – projected starter at slot receiver 
• Gavin Taylor, Senior, 5-10, 175 – part of the rotation 
• Aris Perez, Senior, 5-10, 175 – part of the rotation 
• Zach Schnorrbusch, Senior, 6-1, 185 – part of the rotation 
• Kenton Grosfelt, Senior, 5-10, 170 – part of the rotation 
• Jackson Cooney, Senior, 6-2, 170 – part of the rotation 

Tight End: 

• Charlie Wingfield, Junior, 6-5, 220 – projected starter 
• Nehemiah Burleson, Senior, 6-5, 215 – projected starter; started on defense 

Offensive Line: 

• Brendan Latz, Senior, 6-2, 175 – projected starter at left tackle 
• Jack D’Avanzo, Senior, 6-1, 250 – returning starter at center 
• The other three positions are wide open and will be decided in camp 

Defense: 

• Formation: 3-4 
• Returning Starters: 3  

Defensive Line: 

• Nehemiah Burlseon, Senior, 6-5, 215 – returning starter at end 
• Brendan Latz, Senior, 6-2, 175 – projected starter at end 
• Jack D’Avanzo, Senior, 6-1, 250 – projected starter at nose guard 
• Jake Larsen, Senior, 5-10, 200 – part of the rotation at nose guard and end 

Linebacker: 

• Charlie Wingfield, Junior, 6-5, 220 – projected starter on outside 
• Brandon Del Valle, Senior, 5-10, 175 – projected starter on outside 
• Zak Darwish, Junior, 5-10, 195 – competing on the inside 
• Isaac Zegarra, Senior, 5-10, 210 – competing on the inside 
• Mason Shifar, Junior, 5-7, 175 – competing on the inside 

Secondary: 

• Zach Schnorrbusch, Senior, 6-1, 185 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Gavin Taylor, Senior, 5-10, 175 – projected starter at cornerback 
• James Magerko, Senior, 6-0, 170 – 3-year starter at safety 
• Andrew Onderdonk, Senior, 5-10, 180 – competing at safety 
• Dylan Rosano, Junior, 5-9, 175 – competing at safety 
• Michael Ballan, Sophomore, 5-10, 175 – will back up Magerko at safety 
• Aris Perez, Senior, 5-10, 175 – part of the rotation at cornerback 
• Kenton Grosfelt, Senior, 5-10, 170 – part of the rotation at cornerback 

Special Teams: 

• Junior Charlie Wingfield will be the kicker and punter is undecided 
• The return men will be decided in camp 

Schedule: 

• Friday, 9/1, Somers (NY) at home 
• Friday, 9/8, at Wayne Hills 
• Thursday, 9/14, Sparta at home 
• Friday, 9/22, Hackensack at home 
• Friday, 9/29, at Northern Highlands 
• Friday, 10/6, at River Dell 
• Friday, 10/13, Old Tappan at home 
• Friday, 10/20, at Ridgewood 

Concerns: 

• Depth, but there are high quality kids on the team 

Recruiting: 

• DePrima verballed to Harvard 
• Burleson will have D1 opportunities, possibly at Nevada 
• Magerko has Ivy, Patriot, and high-academic D3 interest 
• Schnorrbusch has Patriot and high-level D3 interest 
• Del Valle should shine this year and would have started on other teams 
• Cooney may play lacrosse 
• D’Avanzo may play D3 
• Underclassmen: 
• Wingfield will be a Power-5 prospect, depending on his junior year, who is an honor student who plays basketball and baseball 

Coach’s Comments: 

“It’s the first full offseason we have had together. They boys have done well and have been very committed, especially in the weight room. They have kept it up and more needs to be done. These seniors are having their first normal year with COVID and a new staff last year. We trying to be the best we can be and hope it ends with a W.” – Head Coach Mike DeFazio