Madison Dodgers
August 26, 2023
2022:
- 6-3
- Lost to Jefferson in the North Jersey Section 1 Group 2 quarterfinals
- Wins included Hanover Park, Mendham, Jefferson, and Morris Catholic
- Losses were to Caldwell and Mountain Lakes
- Scored 187 points for a 20.78 average
- Allowed 107 points for an 11.29 average
Graduation:
- QB Brayton Boyer – Montana
- RB Jayson Candelario – NJCU for wrestling
- C/LB Joey DeMarzo – lacrosse in Connecticut
Offense:
- Formation: Multiple
- Returning Starters: 3
Quarterback:
- Jack McGuire, Senior, 5-10, 175 – projected starter
Running Back:
- Greg Randall, Senior, 6-1, 195 – returning starter; part of rotation here and at slot receiver
- Andrew Carreno, Junior, 5-7, 155 – part of rotation here and at slot receiver
- Liam Melvin, Sophomore, 5-8, 160 – part of rotation here and at slot receiver
Wide Receiver:
- Jonathan Erickson, Junior, 6-2, 185 – projected starter
- Caleb Hewes, Junior, 6-1, 165 – competing
- Carter Ferris, Sophomore, 5-9, 135 – competing
- AJ Eldridge, Sophomore, 5-10, 155 – competing
H-Back:
- Luke D’Ambola, Senior, 5-11, 205 – part of rotation; started on defense
- Chris Carfano, Junior, 6-0, 190 – part of rotation
Offensive Line:
- Jack O’Donnell, Senior, 6-0, 205 – returning starter at right tackle
- James Amorosi, Senior, 5-11, 205 – returning starter at right guard
- Hudson Flemming, Sophomore, 6-1, 200 – projected starter at center
- Brandon Quintero, Senior, 6-1, 185 – projected starter at left guard; started on defense
- Andres Panagos, Senior, 6-3, 255 – projected starter at left tackle
- Lex Peterson, Junior, 6-0, 310 – provides depth
- Aaron Leak, Junior, 5-11, 245 – provides depth
- James Doehner, Sophomore, 6-2, 190 – provides depth
Defense:
- Formation: 4-3
- Returning Starters: 3
Defensive Line:
- Brandon Quintero, Senior, 6-1, 185 – returning starter at end
- Jonathan Erickson, Junior, 6-2, 185 – projected starter at end
- Andres Panagos, Senior, 6-3, 255 – projected starter at tackle
- Lex Peterson, Junior, 6-0, 310 – projected starter at tackle
- Hudson Flemming, Sophomore, 6-1, 200 – part of the rotation at tackle
- Aaron Leak, Junior, 5-11, 245 – provides depth at tackle
- Jordan McMillan, Junior, 5-9, 160 – provides depth at end
Linebacker:
- Luke D’Ambola, Senior, 5-11, 205 – returning starter in the middle
- James Amorosi, Senior, 5-11, 205 – returning starter on the outside
- Chris Carfano, Junior, 6-0, 190 – projected starter on the outside
- James Doehner, Sophomore, 6-2, 190 – part of the rotation
- Andrew Carreno, Junior, 5-7, 155 – provides depth
- Liam Melvin, Sophomore, 5-8, 160 – provides depth
Secondary:
- Greg Randall, Senior, 6-1, 195 – projected starter at cornerback
- Ethan Allocca, Senior, 5-10, 155 – competing at cornerback
- Carter Ferris, Sophomore, 5-9, 135 – competing at cornerback
- Hendrix Farrell, Senior, 5-11, 155 – projected starter at safety
- Owen Dwyer, Senior, 6-0, 155 – projected starter at safety
- Luke McGuire, Sophomore, 5-8, 160 – provides depth
- AJ Eldridge, Sophomore, 5-10, 255 – provides depth
- Liam Melvin, Sophomore, 5-8, 160 – provides depth
Special Teams:
- Senior Ethan Allocca is the kicker and senior Greg Randall has punting duties
- Randall, Melvin, and Eldridge are the return men
Schedule:
- Saturday, 9/2, Verona at home
- Friday, 9/8, at Hanover Park
- Thursday, 9/14, at Mountain Lakes
- Saturday, 9/23, Pequannock at home
- Friday, 9/29, at Mendham
- Saturday, 10/7, Caldwell at home
- Friday, 10/13, Jefferson at home
- Saturday, 10/21, at Morris Catholic
Concerns:
- Inexperience, with starters returning on each side of the ball
Recruiting:
- Randall’s interest ranges from 1-AA to D3
- Others may be D3 types
- The underclassmen have some who could eventually into college prospects
Coach’s Comments:
“We’re very excited about the year, despite our inexperience., We have a hard working and tough group of kids who have competed well in some tough scrimmages.” – Head Coach Chris Kubik