Cherokee Chiefs
2018 in Review:
- 1-8 record
- Scored 145 points – 16.11 average
- Allowed 282 points – 31.33 average
- Wins Included: Seneca
- Losses: Williamstown, Shawnee, St. Augustine, Rancocas Valley, Lenape, Millville
Departing Seniors:
- DE Kevin Linden – Wilkes (Pa.)
- DE AJ Pasquarella – College of New Jersey
- LB Marcus Dawson – D3 in North Carolina
- DT Will Smith – 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: Multiple Spread
Returning Starters: 3
Quarterback:
- Bill Osborn, Junior, 6-4, 175 – projected starter
Running Back:
- Darren Hazen, Junior, 5-10, 190 – will share the position
- Brandon Boria, Freshman, 5-7, 160 – will share the position
H-Back:
- Darnell Hightower, Junior, 5-9, 155 – projected starter
Wide Receiver:
- Jackson McIntyre, Senior, 6-2, 185 – returning starter
- Zach Litty, Senior, 5-9, 175 – will split time at slot receiver
- Ty Bartrum, Sophomore, 6-1, 190 – will split time at slot receiver
- Caeden Burti, Junior, 6-0, 180 – projected starter
- Mark Phillips, Junior, 5-11, 175 – projected starter
Offensive Line:
- Josh Toner, Junior, 6-3, 287 – returning starter at guard
- Ryan Doyle, Junior – returning starter at guard
- Austin Angradi, Junior, 5-11, 240 – projected starter at center
- Matt Ellis, Junior, 6-3, 285 – projected starter at tackle, missed much of 2018 with injury
- Aaron Strong, Senior, 6-4, 220 – projected starter at tackle
Defense:
- Formation: 3-5-3
- Returning Starters: 6
Nose Guard:
- Jeremy Smith, Senior, 5-10, 215 – competing
- Rocco Garofalo, Senior, 6-4, 220 – competing
End:
- Josh Toner, Junior – returning starter
- Matt Ellis, Junior – projected starter
- Cam Dockery, Senior, 5-11, 225 – part of rotation
Inside Linebacker:
- Brett Bickett, Junior, 5-10, 195 – returning starter in the middle
- Jake Rollo, Senior, 5-9, 190 – competing on the strong side
- Mike Muckenstrum, Sophomore, 5-9, 170 – competing on the strong side
- Joe Gasperone, Junior, 5-8, 155 – returning starter on the weak side
Outside Linebacker:
- Andy Walters, Senior, 5-9, 175 – returning starter
- Ty Bartrum, Sophomore – projected starter
Cornerback:
- Justin Ward, Senior, 5-10, 155 – returning starter
- Darnell Hightower, Junior – projected starter
Safety:
- Zach Litty, Senior – returning starter
Special Teams:
- Senior Nick Siriani is the kicker and punter
- McIntyre and Phillips are the return men
Schedule:
- Friday, 9/6, at Washington Township
- Friday, 9/13, Shawnee at home
- Friday, 9/20, at Winslow
- Saturday, 9/28, at Rancocas Valley
- Friday, 10/4, Millville at home
- Friday, 10/11, Williamstown at home
- Bye Week
- Friday, 10/25, at St. Augustine
- Friday, 11/1, Lenape at home
- Thursday, 11/28, at Seneca
Concerns:
- Staying healthy; at least eight players were lost to season-ending injuries last year
- Depth
Recruiting:
- McIntyre has 1-AA interest, including the Ivy League
- Walters will attend a high-academic D3 school
- Underclassmen:
- Toner has offers from Temple and UMass
Coach’s Comments:
“We have a good group of kids and play a very tough schedule. We will be battle tested and we’ll compete and fly around the field.” – Head Coach Brian Glatz