Post 380 – HS Football Preview 2019: Cherokee

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 

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