Florence Flashes  

August 28, 2023 

2022: 

• 7-3 
• Lost to Salem in the Central Jersey Group 1 quarterfinals 
• Wins included Haddon Township, Palmyra, and New Egypt 
• Losses were to Collingswood and Cherry Hill East 
• Scored 220 points for a 22.0 average 
• Allowed 157 points for a 15.7 average 

 Graduation: 

• LB Tyler Brunner – Kean 
• RB/DB Jamiel Horne – Kean 
• OL Luke Skinner – Ursinus (Pa.) 

Offense: 

• Formation: Wing T 
• Returning Starters: 5   

Quarterback: 

• John Paul Dunphy, Senior, 5-11, 175 – returning starter 
• Chase Brunner, Sophomore, 5-10, 175 – provides depth 

Running Back: 

• Darien Woody, Senior, 5-8, 175 – 3-year starter at wingback 
• Damian Ricketts, Junior, 5-8, 180 – returning starter at fullback 
• Elijah Quinn, Senior, 5-9, 185 – projected starter at halfback; started on defense  
• Julian Jean-Baptiste, Sophomore, 5-8, 170 – will see action at halfback 
• Jude Maldonado, Senior, 5-8, 185 – will see action at fullback; started on defense  
• Justin Grover, Senior, 5-9, 175 – will see action at fullback; started on defense  

Wide Receiver: 

• Jahliem Young-Hobbs, Senior, 6-0, 165 – projected starter; started on defense  
• Aidan Harewood, Senior, 5-10, 170 – part of the rotation; started on defense  
• Bryce Ojeikere, Sophomore, 6-3, 170 – part of the rotation 

Tight End: 

•  Kosi Onunkuo, Sophomore, 5-11, 210 – projected starter 

Offensive Line: 

• Nick Hiros, Junior, 6-4, 330 – projected starter at left tackle; started on defense 
• Anthony Neutzman, Senior, 6-1, 240 – part of the rotation at left tackle 
• Brendan Boucher, Junior, 5-10, 220 – projected starter at left guard 
• Amare Morton, Senior, 6-3, 280 – part of the rotation at left guard 
• Nick LeVach, Senior, 5-10, 240 – returning starter at center 
• Ayberk Timur, Senior, 5-9, 180 – 3-year starter at right guard 
• Conor Clevenger, Sophomore, 5-10, 190 – projected starter at right tackle 
• Jeramayah Curry, Junior, 5-10, 240 – part of the rotation at right tackle 

Defense: 

• Formation: 4-4  
• Returning Starters: 9  

Defensive Line: 

• Aidan Harewood, Senior, 5-10, 170 – returning starter at end 
• Kosi Onunkuo, Sophomore, 5-11, 210 – projected starter at end 
• Nick LeVach, Senior, 5-10, 240 – returning starter at tackle 
• Nick Hiros, Junior, 6-4, 330 – returning starter at tackle 

Linebacker: 

• Jude Maldonado, Senior, 5-8, 185 – returning starter on the outside 
• Justin Grover, Senior, 5-9, 175 – returning starter on the outside 
• Darien Woody, 4-year starter on the inside 
• Chase Brunner, Sophomore, 5-10, 175 – competing on the inside 
• Matt Fink, Junior, 5-10, 165 – competing on the inside 
• Ayberk Timur, Senior, 5-9, 180 – competing on the inside 

Secondary: 

• Jahliem Young-Hobbs, Senior, 6-0, 165 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Elijah Quinn, Senior, 5-9, 185 – 3-year starter at cornerback, moving from end 
• Damian Ricketts, Junior, 5-8, 180 – 3-year starter ats safety 
• Bryce Ojeikere, Sophomore, 6-3, 170 – part of the rotation at cornerback 

Special Teams: 

• Junior Jonathan Dodge and sophomore Kosi Onunkyo are competing at kicker, while Onunkuo will be the punter 
• Ricketts, Woody, Quinn, and Malkdonado are the return men 

Schedule: 

• Friday, 9/1, at New Egypt 
• Friday, 9/8, Cherry Hill  East at home 
• Saturday, 9/16, at Princeton 
• Friday, 9/22, Haddon Township at home 
• Friday, 10/6, at Palmyra at home 
• Friday, 10/13, at Bishop Eustace 
• Friday, 10/20, Holy Cross at home 
• Thursday, 11/23, Riverside at home 

Concerns: 

• Depth on the offensive line 

Recruiting: 

• Many are D3 types 
• There are some who can run track in college 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We have numerous returning starters, team speed, and big-game experience. Overall, we hope to be competitive and in the mix for both a league championship and a playoff run.” – Head Coach Joe Frappoli