Sparta Spartans  

August 24, 2023 

2022: 

• 6-4 
• Lost to Old Tappan in the North Jersey Section 1 Group 3 semifinals and beat Mendham in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included Jefferson, Vernon, Mount Olive, and Lakeland 
• Losses were to West Morris, Ramapo, and Newton 
• Scored 283 points for a 28.3 average 
• Allowed 262 points for a 26.2 average  

Graduation: 

• QB Austen Frattura – Holy Cross 
• OL/DL Hunter Peterson – Kutztown (Pa.) 
• OL/DL Bradley Maines – FDU (Florham Park) 
• OL Anthony Faraone – Wilkes (Pa.) 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 4  

Quarterback: 

• Hunter Takacs, Senior, 6-2, 215 – projected starter 
• Shane Hoover, Sophomore, 6-1, 155 – competing 
• Brett Beierle, Junior, 5-9, 170 – competing 

Running Back: 

• Brandon Cabrera, Senior, 5-9, 175 – returning starter 

Wide Receiver: 

• Josh Brancy, Senior, 5-10, 195 – 4-year starter at slot receiver 
• Luke Doster, Junior, returning starter 
• Patrick Dunn, Senior, 5-10, 180 – projected starter 

Tight End: 

• Nick Curry, Senior, 5-11, 185 – projected starter 

Offensive Line: 

• Tahg Herbison, Senior, 5-11, 235 – projected starter at center; started on defense 
• Seth Gary, Sophomore, 5-11, 230 – projected starter at guard 
• Connor White, Senior, 5-11, 210 – projected starter at guard 
• Declan Monaghan, Senior, 6-2, 240 – returning starter at tackle 
• KJ DiStefano, Senior, 6-3, 240 – projected starter at tackle 

Defense:

• Formation: 3-4 
• Returning Starters: 7 

Defensive Line: 

• Shane Stiansen, Senior, 6-2, 190 – projected starter at end 
• Seth Gary, Sophomore, 5-11, 230 – projected starter at nose guard 
• Tahg Herbison, Senior, 5-11, 235 – returning starter at end 

Linebacker: 

• Hunter Chlodnicki, Junior, 5-10, 195 – returning starter on the inside 
• Jon Calderone, Senior, 6-0, 215 – projected starter on the inside 
• Greg Peters, Senior, 5-11, 180 – returning starter on the outside 
• Lucas Brown, Junior, 6-0, 195 – projectred starter on the outside 

Secondary: 

• Vin Rispoli, Junior, 5-8, 155 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Mason Lindsay, Senior, 5-11, 170 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Josh Bracy, Senior, 5-10, 195 – returning starter at safety 
• Booey Rodriguez, Senior, 5-11, 195 – returning starter at safety 

Special Teams: 

• Junior Brody Tunyeri is the kicker and sophomore Shane Hoover will punt 
• Bracy, Cabrera, and Rispoli are the return men 

Schedule: 

• Friday, 9/1, Lakeland at home 
• Friday, 9/8, Vernon at home 
• Thursday, 9/14, at Ramapo 
• Friday, 9/22, at West Morris 
• Friday, 9/29, at Jefferson 
• Friday, 10/6, Mount Olive at home 
• Friday, 10/13, West Milford at home 
• Friday, 10/20, at Newton 

Concerns: 

• Four new starters on the offensive line and a new quarterback 

Recruiting: 

• Bracy, Cabrera, and DiStefano have the best potential to play college football 
• It is too early to discern the underclassmen 

Coach’s Comments: 

“I am proud of the guys. We graduated a big senior class, numbers wise, and we just had a good scrimmage. We will see where this team is soon enough.” – Head Coach Frank Marchiano