Post 1,158 – Team Preview 2023: Paulsboro Red Raiders

Paulsboro Red Raiders 

August 23, 2023 

2022: 

  • 6-5
  • Lost to Salem in the Central Jersey Group 1 sectional final, beat Woodstown in the semifinals, and Audubon in the quarterfinals 
  • Wins included Salem, West Deptford, Penns Grove, and Audubon 
  • Losses included Woodbury, Haddonfield, Woodstown, and Camden 
  • Scored 222 points for a 20.18 average 
  • Allowed 271 points for a 24.63 average 

Graduation: 

  • OL/DL Ivan Murray – Villanova 
  • WR/DB Preston Moore – Shippensburg (Pa.) 
  • WR/DB Jamil Gantt – Rowan 
  • QB Rocco Pellegrino – Kean 
  • LB Jordan Eli – Franklin Pierce (NH) 
  • WR Javon Bagby – Rowan College of South Jersey for basketball 

Offense: 

  • Formation: Multiple Spread 
  • Returning Starters: 3  

Quarterback: 

  • Roman Onorato, Senior, 5-11, 180 – projected starter; started on defense, but will only play offense 

Running Back: 

  • Karos Cooper, Senior, 5-8, 160 – projected co-starter 
  • Jon Jones, Senior, 5-11, 165 – projected co-starter 

Wide Receiver: 

  • Sharif Green, Senior, 5-10, 165 – returning starter on the outside 
  • Jamaal Robinson, Sophomore, 6-0, 155 – projected starter on the outside 
  • Kyaire Harvey, Sophomore, 5-4, 135 – projected starter at slot receiver 
  • Shawn Daniels, Senior, 5-9, 155 – projected starter at slot receiver 

Tight End: 

  • Eric Scott, Junior, 6-2, 205 – will share position 
  • Zane Leiser, Sophomore, 6-0, 180 – will share position 

Offensive Line: 

  • Chris Neff, Sophomore, 6-4, 245 – returning starter at left tackle 
  • Conner Haynes, Junior, 5-6, 170 – projected starter at left guard 
  • Jason Yandach, Sophomore, 5-9, 210 – projected starter at center 
  • Austin WIllets, Senior, 5-10, 205 – returning starter at right guard 
  • Jared Hazel, Junior, 6-1, 200 – projected starter at right tackle 

Defense: 

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

Defensive Line: 

  • Eric Scott, Junior, 6-2, 205 – projected starter at end 
  • Zane Leiser, Sophomore, 6-0, 180 – projected starter at end 
  • Chris Neff, Sophomore, 6-4, 245 – projected starter at tackle 
  • Jared Hazel, Junior, 6-1, 200 – projected starter at tackle 
  • Austin Willets,  Senior, 5-10, 205 – returning starter at tackle; will be part of rotation 

Linebacker: 

  • Buddha Payne, Senior, 6-1, 230 – projected starter 
  • Shawn Daniels, Senior, 5-9, 155 – projected starter

Secondary: 

  • Sharif Green, Senior, 5-10, 165 – returning starter 
  • Kyaire Harvey, Sophomore, 5-4, 135 – projected starter 
  • Karos Cooper, Senior, 5-8, 160 – projected starter  
  • Jon Jones, Senior, 5-11, 165 – projected starter 
  • Aundre Hill, Junior, 5-7, 150 – projected starter 
  • Jamaal Robinson, Sophomore, 6-0, 155 – projected starter 

Special Teams: 

  • Kicker and punter are still being decided 
  • The return game has several who can perform these duties 

Schedule: 

  • Friday, 90/1, at Haddonfield 
  • Saturday, 9/9, Woodstown at home 
  • Saturday, 9/16, Woodbury at home 
  • Friday, 9/22, at West Deptford 
  • Saturday, 9/30, at Penns Grove 
  • Saturday, 10/7, at Salem 
  • Saturday, 10/14, Camden at home 
  • Saturday, 10/21, Audubon at home 

Concerns: 

  • Inexperience 

Recruiting: 

  • Many seniors are D3 types 
  • Underclassmen who have the measurables to play at the next level are junior Eric Scott and sophomore Chris Neff 

Coach’s Comments:  

“We have to grow up fast. If we play well up front on both sides of the ball, we will be right there.” – Head Coach Kevin Harvey 

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