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 Maldonado 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