West Deptford Eagles  

2018 in Review:  

• 7-3 record 
• Lost to Camden in South Jersey Group 2 semi-finals  
• Beat Barnegat in first round 
• Scored 311 points – 31.11 average
• Allowed 110 points – 11.0 average, including three shutouts
• Wins Included: St. Joe’s (Hammonton), Delsea, Collingswood and Deptford 
• Losses: Haddonfield, Paulsboro 

Departing Seniors:   

• TE/DE Jason Collier – Pitt 
• RB/DB Kenny Lim – Princeton 
• FB TJ Hoyt – Wagner for lacrosse 

*The bold print below is a returning starter. This includes one who had playing time and one who started on the other side of the ball only in 2018, with explanation included after their name.   

Offense: 

Formation: Wing-T
Returning Starters: 4 

Quarterback: 

• Aaron Graeber, Junior, 6-3, 205 – returning starter   

Running Backs:  

• Tyshawn Bookman, Senior, 5-8, 180 – 3-year starter at halfback  
• Michael Scirrotto, Senior, 5-7, 165 – projected starter at halfback, started on defense  
• Gavin Shields, Senior, 6-0, 200 – competing at fullback, started on defense  
• Kameron Dixon, Senior, 5-11, 175 – competing at fullback  

Split End:  

• Devon Colon, Senior, 6-2, 190 – will rotate, started on defense  
• Mike Barnes, Senior, 6-2, 185 – will rotate 

Tight End:  

• Bobby Royal, Senior, 6-1, 205 – returning starter moving from guard, competing 
• Alejandro Jimenez, Senior, 6-0, 170 – competing 
• Cody Thurston, Junior, 6-2, 200 – competing 

Offensive Line:  

• Chase Austin, Junior, 6-0, 217 – projected starter at center 
• Tasir Money, Senior, 5-10, 220 – 3-year starter at guard 
• Mike Griffith, Junior, 5-11, 215 – projected starter at guard 
• Ian Murphy, Junior, 6-2, 240 – projected starter at one tackle 
• Kieran McKeown, Senior, 6-4, 218 – competing at other tackle 
• Kyle Belbin, Junior, 6-0, 245 – competing at other tackle 

Defense:  

• Formation: Multiple 4-and-5-man fronts
• Returning Starters: 5 

End:  

• Bobby Royal, Senior – returning starter 
• Cody Thurston, Junior – competing at opposite end 
• Alejandro Jimenez, Senior – competing at opposite end 

Tackle:  

• Tasir Money, Senior – projected starter 
• Tion Cherry, Junior, 5-10, 205 – projected starter 

Inside Linebacker:  

• Gavin Shields, Senior, 3-year starter 
• Kameron Dixon, Senior, 5-11, 175 – saw action

Eagle:  

• Gavin Gismondi, Senior, 6-0, 180 – started three games in the secondary 

Cornerback:  

• Tyshawn Bookman, Senior – returning starter 
• Vinnie Scirrotto, Senior – returning starter 
• J’Covi Williams, Sophomore, 5-7, 160 – provides depth 

Safety:  

• Devon Colon, Senior – returning starter 
• Mike Barnes, Senior – projected starter  

Special Teams: 

• Returning at kicker and punter is senior Brandon Ratcliffe  
• Bookman and Scirrotto are the return men   

Schedule:  

• Saturday, 9/7, at Paulsboro 
• Friday, 9/13, Collingswood at home 
• Friday, 9/20 at Delsea 
• Friday, 9/27, at Sterling 
• Bye Week 
• Friday, 10/11, Haddonfield at home 
• Friday, 10/18, St. Joe’s (Hammonton) at home 
• Friday, 10/25, Deptford at home 
• Saturday, 11/2, at Overbrook   

Concerns: 

• The offensive line is new to varsity football and if they come along, the team will be very good  

Recruiting:  

• Bookman has interest from Stony Brook and interest from 1-AA and D2 schools 
• Royal, Colon, Dixon, Shields, and Money are D3 prospects 

• Underclassmen:  
• Graeber will play somewhere 

Coach’s Comments:  

“We’re excited about a very competitive schedule and look forward to making a push for a playoff run.” – Head Coach Jason Morrell