Haddonfield Bulldawgs 

August 19, 2023 

2022: 

• 7-3 
• Lost to Gloucester in the Central Jersey Group 2 semifinals and beat Cinnaminson in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included Woodbury, Paulsboro, West Deptford, and Haddon Heights 
• Losses were to Camden and Woodstown 
• Scored 279 points for a 27.9 average 
• Allowed 109 points for a 10.9 average, including two shutouts 

Graduation: 

• TE/DE Chris Clax – Ithaca (NY) 
• OL/DL Drew  Washburn – John  Carroll (Ohio) 
• DE Tommy Reilly – Franklin & Marshall 
• FB/LB Johnny Mink – Lenoir-Rhyne (NC) for lacrosse 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Pro 
• Returning Starters: 6  

Quarterback: 

• Declan McCarthy, Junior, 6-2, 225 – returning starter; passed for 1,324 yards 

Running Back: 

• Dom Hahn, Senior, 5-10, 185 – returning co-starter 
• Charlie Klaus, Senior, 6-0, 175 – returning co-starter 

Fullback: 

• Alex Grimes, Junior, 5-10, 175 – projected starter 

Wide Receiver: 

• Matt Zappetti, Senior, 5-11, 165 – projected starter 
• Dawson Eliot, Senior, 6-0, 170 – projected starter 

Tight End: 

• Patrick Ryan, Senior, 6-4, 205 – returning starter and also plays wide receiver 
• Matt LaProcido, Senior, 5-11, 185 – second tight end 

Offensive Line: 

• Nate Rohlfing, Senior, 6-8, 220 – projected starter at left tackle 
• Justin Lovenduski, Senior, 5-10, 238 – projected starter at left guard; played often  
• Jameson Sweeney, Senior, 5-11, 225 – returning starter at center 
• Greg Flood, Senior, 6-2, 200 – projected starter at right guard 
• Jack Tarditi, Senior, 6-2, 225 – returning starter at right tackle 
• Mike Furia, Junior, 5-11, 242 – key reserve at guard and tackle 
• Owen DiFillippo, Senior, 6-3, 175 – provides depth 

Defense: 

• Formation: 5-2  
• Returning Starters: 5 

Defensive Line: 

• Jameson Sweeney, Senior, 5-11, 225 – returning starter at nose guard 
• Jack Tarditi, Senior, 6-2, 225 – part of rotation at nose guard 
• Declan McCarthy, Senior, 6-2, 225 – returning starter at end 
• Nate Rohlfing, Senior, 6-8, 220 – part of the rotation 
• Sebastian Griffault, Senior, 6-0, 190 – part of the rotation 
• Justin Lovenduski, Senior, 5-10, 238 – part of the rotation 
• Other offensive linemen will be part of the rotation 

Linebacker: 

• Patrick Ryan, Senior, 6-4, 205 – returning starter 
• Alex Grimes, Junior, 5-10, 175 – projected starter 
• Sal Bonizio, Junior, 5-10, 165 – part of the rotation 

Secondary: 

• Dom Hahn, Senior, 5-10, 185 – 3-year starter at cornerback 
• Matt Zappetti, Senior, 5-11, 165 – projected starter at cornerback 
• Charlie Klauss, Senior, 6-0, 175 – 3-year starter at safety 
• Dawson Eliot, Senior, 6-0, 170 – projected starter at safety 
• Kai Richards, Junior, 5-10, 170 – projected nickel back 

Special Teams: 

• Senior Blaise Coley returns at kicker and punter 
• Hahn and Klauss are the return men 

Schedule: 

• Friday, 8/25, West Essex at home 
• Friday, 9/1, Paulsboro at home 
• 9/8-9, Bye Week 
• Saturday, 9/16, Camden Catholic at home 
• Saturday, 9/23, at Woodbury 
• Friday, 9/29, West Deptford at home 
• Friday, 10/6, at Camden 
• Friday, 10/13, Woodstown at home 
• Friday, 10/20, at Sterling 
• Thursday, 11/23, at Haddon Heights 

Concerns: 

• How quickly they bring the younger guys up to speed and how quickly they mature 
• Developing depth 

Recruiting: 

• Hahn verballed to Washington & Lee 
• McCarthy and Ryan range from 1-AA to D3 
• Others are D3 prospects 
• It is too early to determine the underclassmen 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We’re excited about the year with a lot of returning veterans. It’s a matter of new kids stepping up and creating depth with the schedule we have. It’s a matter of Improving and getting to the postseason.” – Head Coach Frank Delano