Pascack Valley (Indians) 

August 18, 2023 

2022: 

• 4-7 
• Lost to Summit in the North Jersey Group 3 consolations after beating Passaic Valley and Demarest 
• WIns included River Dell and Demarest 
• Losses included Old Tappan, Northern Highlands, Montville, and Ramsey 
• Scored 197 points for a 17.91 average 
• Allowed 284 points for a 25.81 average 

Graduation: 

• None 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Pro 
• Returning Starters: 4  

Quarterback: 

• Adam Shaw, Sophomore, 6-1, 180 – competing 
• Michael Colletti, Sophomore, 5-8, 135 – competing 
• Brendan Gaskin, Sophomore, 5-6, 125 –  competing 

Running Back: 

• Kevin Regula, Junior, 5-11, 190 – returning starter 
• Jake Merlino, Senior, 5-9, 165 – will spell Regula; started on defense  
• Kai Smith, Sophomore, 5-8, 160 – will spell Regula 
• Colin Foley, Senior, 5-10, 185 – will play fullback when one is used; started on defense  

Wide Receiver: 

• Mike Fronzaglia, Junior, 5-011, 180 – competing 
• Owen Deady, Senior, 5-8, 160 – competing 
• Ashton Kazinci, Junior, 5-11, 175 – competing; started on defense  
• Dante DaCosta, Sophomore, 6-3, 175 – competing 

Tight End: 

• Colin Krause, Junior, 6-0, 195 – competing; started on defense  
• Evan McIntyre, Senior, 6-1, 190 – competing 

Offensive Line: 

• Joey Von Tobel, Senior, 6-3, 250 – returning starter at tackle 
• Dante Ricciardi, Junior, 5-11, 190 – projected starter at guard 
• Jordan Inserra, Senior, 6-0, 205 – projected starter at guard 
• Ennis Feratovic, Senior, 6-3, 230 – returning starter at center, moving from tackle 
• Shane Burke, Junior, 6-1, 230 – returning starter at tackle, moving from guard 
• Nick Buccola, Junior, 6-1, 190 – key reserve 

Defense: 

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

Defensive Line: 

• Colin Krause, Junior, 6-0, 195 – returning starter at end 
• Evan McIntyre, Senior, 6-1, 190 – projected starter at end 
• Joey Von Tobel, Senior, 6-3, 250 – returning starter at tackle 
• Shane Burke, Junior, 6-1, 230 – part of rotation at tackle 
• Ennis Feratovic, Senior, 6-3, 230 – part of rotation at tackle 

Linebacker: 

• Colin Foley, Senior, 5-10, 185 – returning starter 
• Dante Ricciardi, Junior, 5-11, 190 – projected starter 
• Nick Lamparillo, Sophomore, 5-11, 180 – in the mix 
• Kevin Regula, Junior, 5-11, 190 – in the mix 

Secondary: 

• Jake Merlino, Senior, 5-9, 165 – returning starter at safety 
• Ashton Kazinci, Junior, 5-11, 175 – returning starter at safety 
• Charlie Haller, Senior, 6-2, 175 – projected starter at safety 
• Kai Smith, Sophomore, 5-8, 160 – part of the rotation at safety 
• Owen Deady, Senior, 5-8, 160 – projected starter at cornerback 
• Marc Dellaquila, Sophomore, 5-8, 140 – projected starter at cornerback 

Special Teams: 

• Junior Evan Starr will kick and punt 
• Deady, Kai Smith, Fronzaglia, and Kuzinci are the return men 

Schedule: 

• Friday, 9/1, at Ramsey 
• Friday, 9/8, Paramus at home 
• Thursday, 9/14, at Old Tappan 
• Friday, 9/22, Northern Highlands at home 
• Friday, 9/29, at Demarest 
• Friday, 10/6, at Montville 
• Friday, 10/13, River Dell at home 
• Friday, 10/20, Bergenfield at home 

Concerns: 

• Can experienced guys mesh with the younger guys? 
• Senior leadership being consistent on a weekly basis  

Recruiting: 

• Von Tobel is a D3 prospect 
• Most of the players on the team are good high school football players who can go D3 
• Gaskin is a sophomore who may play baseball, as he played varsity as a freshman 

Coach’s Comments: 

“I like what I’ve seen so far and the kids have developed throughout the offseason. Our experienced players need to continue rising to the occasion and we need to get off to a fast start.” –  Head Coach Len Cusumano