St. Joe’s (Metuchen) Falcons 

August 28, 2023 

2022: 

• 5-5 
• Lost to Delbarton in the first round of Non-Public A 
• Wins included Pope John, Summit, Union, and Somerville 
• Losses included Edison, Watchung Hills, Westfield, and Elizabeth 
• Scored 213 points for a 21.3 average 
• Allowed 232 points for a 23.2 average 

 Graduation: 

• RB/DB Jo Jo Huntley – Temple  
• OL/DL Rodney Fanning – Montclair State  
• DE Dan Bellavia – Jireh Prep (NC) 
• RB/DB Omari Jones – St. Peter’s for track 
• OL/DL Jake Tulli – wrestling 

Offense: 

• Formation: Wing T with shotgun 
• Returning Starters: 3  

Quarterback: 

• Daniel DeGennaro, Senior, 6-1, 190 – returning starter 

Running Back: 

• Jeremy DeCaro, Senior, 5-10, 195 – 3-year starter at halfback 
• Jahcir Styles, Senior, 5-9, 205 – projected starter at fullback; started late in the season 
• Jason Ridges, Senior, 5-10, 185 – projected starter at halfback; started late in the season 
• Javon Hudson, Junior, 5-10, 185 – part of the rotation at halfback 

Wide Receiver: 

• Ashton Irving, Junior, 6-3, 180 – projected starter; started late in the season and started on defense
• Adam Cannizzo, Senior, 6-0, 175 – part of the rotation 

Tight End: 

• Elias Scott, Senior, 6-0, 195 – returning starter, moving from guard 
• Tyler Huseth, Junior, 6-1, 185 – second tight end 

Offensive Line: 

• Richie McGee, Senior, 6-3, 225 – projected starter; started two games 
• Brody Picariello, Sophomore, 5-11, 270 – projected starter at left guard 
• Ryan Leyner, Senior, 6-2, 225 – projected starter at center; started three games 
• Tommy Kwiatkowski, Sophomore, 6-1, 270 – projected starter at right guard 
• Mario Tutino, Senior, 6-4, 265 – projected starter at right tackle; started two games 
• John Kelly, Junior, 5-10, 185 – provides depth at guard 
• Nick Faria, Junior, 5-10, 230 – provides depth at center and tackle 
• Tyler Bien, Junior, 6-4, 265 – provides depth at tackle 

Defense: 

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

Defensive Line: 

• Ryan Leyner, Senior, 6-2, 225 – projected starter at end; saw action 
• Tommy Kwiatkowski, Sophomore, 6-1, 270 – projected starter at tackle 
• John Kelly, Junior, 5-10, 185 – projected starter at tackle 
• Tyler Huseth, Junior, 6-1, 185 – projected starter at end 
• Offensive linemen will be part of rotation along the line 

Linebacker: 

• Jeremy DeCaro, Senior, 5-10, 195 – returning starter on the outside 
• Jahcir Styles, Senior, 5-9, 205 – part of the rotation on the outside 
• Jason Ridges, Senior, 5-10, 185 – part of the rotation on the outside 
• Elias Scott, Senior, 6-0, 195 – returning starter on the inside 
• Javon Hudson, Junior, 5-10, 185 – projected starter on the inside; saw action 

Secondary: 

• Tyler Colonna, Senior, 5-9, 150 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Jacob Pappas, Junior, 5-11, 165 – projected starter at cornerback 
• Adam Cannizzo, Senior, 6-0, 175 – part of the rotation at cornerback 
• Logan Graham, Sophomore, 5-9, 155 – part of the rotation at cornerback 
• Ashton Irving, Junior, 6-3, 180 – returning starter at safety 
• Tom Meyers, Sophomore, 6-2, 180 – part of the rotation at safety 

Special Teams: 

• Junior Tyler Huseth returns as kicker and punter 
• DeCaro, Hudson, Styles, and Rodgers are the return men 

Schedule: 

• Friday, 9/1, at New Brunswick 
• Saturday, 9/9, Somerville at home 
• Saturday, 9/9, Union at home 
• Friday, 9/22, at Elizabeth 
• Friday, 9/29, Westfield at home 
• Friday, 10/6, at Edison 
• Friday, 10/13, at Watchung Hills 
• Saturday, 10/21, Summit at home 
• Saturday, 10/28, at Pope John 

Concerns: 

• Inexperience 
• Staying healthy 

Recruiting: 

• DeCaro has a Marist offer and interest from Villanova, Delaware, and D3 schools 
• DeGennaro has interest from Kutztown, Lafayette, and Ithaca 
• Scott has interest from University of Chicago, Tufts, and Wesleyan 
• Ridges and Tutino could be D3 prospects 
• Underclassmen: 
• Irving, Hudson are among those receiving interest 

Coach’s Comments:  

“We are building a good culture and play a good schedule. We need to practice and prepare well, keep working, and put ourselves in position to succeed.” – Head Coach Bill Tracy