Red Bank Catholic Caseys
2018 in Review:
- 10-0 record
- Beat Mater Dei in Non-Public Group 3 final
- Beat Pope John in the semifinals
- Scored 337 points – 33.7 average
- Allowed 100 points – 10.0 average, including two shutouts
- Wins Included: Long Branch, Rumson-Fair Haven, St. John Vianney
- Losses: None
Departing Seniors:
- QB Steve Lubischer – Boston College
- WR/DB Jaden Key – Penn
- WR/DB MJ Wright – Fordham
- DL Tommy Smith – Sacred Heart
- K/P Ryan O’Hara – Lafayette
- LB Anthony Romano – LIU Post
- LB Steve Cmielewski – Stonehill
- DL Ian Sullivan – Catholic University
- LB Gino Tartamella – Cheshire Academy (Ct. prep)
- OL Nate Mansfield – RPI
- OL Ambrose Richards – Western Connecticut
*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 Pro
Returning Starters: 6
Quarterback:
- Ryan Edgerly, Senior, 6-2, 215 – projected starter who was first backup for two years
Running Back:
- Billy Guidetti, Senior, 5-10, 205 – returning starter, fourth year seeing action
- Kevin Degnan, Senior, 5-11, 195 – will share position with Guidetti – started on defense
- Elijah Jules, Senior, 5-9, 175 – will share position with Guidetti – injured all of 2018
Fullback:
- Tom DiStefano, Senior, 5-10, 210 – will be used, depending on offensive package
Wide Receiver:
- Sean Rossback, Senior, 5-9, 175 – returning starter
- Lenny Loria, Junior, 5-11, 170 – projected starter who saw playing time
- Alex Bauman, Sophomore, 6-3, 215 – will see action
Tight End:
- Kevin Bauman, Senior, 6-5, 240 – 4-year starter
- Charles Gordinier, Senior, 6-5, 235 – played in two-tight end formations, started on defense
Center:
- Jake Louro, Junior, 6-0, 2555 – played a lot of snaps as the sixth man of the line
Guard:
- Chris Hart, Senior, 5-11, 250 – returning starter
- Luke Guidetti, Junior, 6-2, 245 – returning starter
- Jack Zenkert, Senior, 5-11, 215 – provides depth
Tackle:
- Matt Cody, Sophomore, 5-11, 260 – projected starter who saw playing time
- Greyson Brockreide, Junior, 6-3, 290 – projected starter
- John O’Brien, Junior, 6-4, 285 – third tackle
Defense:
- Formation: Multiple 4-3 base
- Returning Starters: 6
End:
- Kevin Bauman, Senior – returning starter
- Luke Guidetti, Junior – competing
- JJ Lodato, Junior, 6-1, 225 – competing
- Aidan McAuliffe, Senior, 5-11, 205 – competing
Tackle:
- Jake Louro, Junior – returning starter
- Chris Hart, Senior – competing for a spot in rotation
- Nick Argilagos, Senior, 5-9, 290 – competing for a spot in the rotation
Linebacker:
- Charles Gordinier, Senior – 4-year starter on the strong side
- Jack Zenkert, Senior – projected starter who played in 3-4 formations
- Billy Guidetti, Senior – projected starter and saw action
- Scott Ungemah, Junior, 5-9, 185 – will be fourth linebacker in 3-4 formations
Cornerback:
- Sean Rossback, Senior – projected starter who played often
- Lenny Loria, Junior – projected starter who played in nickel/dime packages
- Elijah Jules, Senior, 5-9, 175 – will play in nickel/dime situations
- Kyle Harms, Senior, 5-10, 180 – will be fourth cornerback
Safety:
- Kevin Degnan, Senior – returning starter
- Anthony Borriello, Junior, 5-10, 175 – projected starter
Special Teams:
- Junior Michael O’Connor will be the kicker and punter after sitting out 30 days for transferring from Middletown South
- Until then, kicker and punter is undecided
- Rossback is the primary return man, while Jules will also contribute
Schedule:
- Friday, 9/6, Rumson-Fair haven at home
- Saturday, 9/14, at Manasquan
- Friday, 9/20, Middletown South at home
- Friday, 9/27, Long Branch at home
- Friday, 10/4, at Toms River North
- Bye Week
- Friday, 10/18, at Manalapan
- Friday, 10/25, at Donovan Catholic
- Friday, 11/1, Freehold Township at home
Concerns:
- Kicking game replacing O’Hara, who could pin opponents deep in their territory
- Quarterback: replacement quarterback has waited his turn behind every good player, but until pads come on, there will be questions – the same goes for other positions with newcomers
Recruiting:
- Bauman verballed to Notre Dame
- Gordinier verballed to Boston College
- Guidetti has a St. Anselm offer and interest from Holy cross and Monmouth
- Degnan is a D2/D3 prospect who can run and a good year can bump him higher
- Hart is a D2/D3 prospect
- Underclassmen:
- Louro, Guidetti, and Loria are college prospects
- Cody is a sophomore with potential
Coach’s Comments:
“We’re optimistic and happy with our offseason. We have a good idea what the team looks like, but we get our answers in camp and we look forward to it.” – Head Coach Frank Edgerly