Jackson Jaguars
2018 in Review:
- 6-4 record
- Lost to Brick in the Central Jersey Group 4 playoffs
- Scored 166 points – 16.6 average
- Allowed 101 points – 10.1 average
- Wins Included: Wall, Freehold Township, Southern, Lacey
- Losses: Brick, Trenton, Jackson Liberty
Departing Seniors:
- RB Leo Shimonovich – Temple as a walk-on
- TE/LB Joe Maffei – King’s College (Pa.)
- DE Jack Ford – Gettysburg
- DB Tyler Brito – Coastal Carolina as a walk-on
- C Sean Sharo – Ursinus
- LB Chance Benjamin – Palmetto Prep (SC)
*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-I with Pistol
Returning Starters: 4
Quarterback:
- Lonnie Cebulski, Senior, 5-7, 170 – projected starter
Running Back:
- Will Towns, Junior, 5-11, 205 – returning starter; split duties
- Steve Rodriguez, Senior, 5-10, 175 – played in 2017 and missed 2018 with injury
Fullback:
- Nick Ford, Senior, 5-8, 205 – competing, started on defense
- Connor Taylor, Senior, 5-9, 180 – competing
Wide Receiver:
- Jake McCown, Senior, 5-10, 160 – returning starter
- Zach Novak, Senior, 6-0, 170 – projected starter, injured most of 2018
- Wallace Doman, Junior, 5-10, 175 – will rotate and provide depth
- Jabari Lofton, Junior, 5-7, 150 – will rotate and provide depth
Tight End:
- Jaden Perischilli, Junior, 6-4, 275 – saw playing time and started on defense
- Tyron Blackwell, Junior, 6-3, 205 – started on defense
Offensive Line:
- Collin McCarthy, Senior, 6-6, 245 – returning starter at tackle
- Drew Trust, Junior, 5-11, 240 – projected starter at tackle
- Sean Laverty, Senior, 6-3, 240 – returning starter at guard, moving from tackle
- Sebastian Mark, Junior, 6-2, 240 – projected starter at guard
- Antonio Farias, Senior, 5-8, 240 – projected starter at center
- Matt Malone, Junior, 6-2, 235 – sixth man who saw time last year
Defense:
- Formation: 4-3
- Returning Starters: 7
End:
- Collin McCarthy, Senior – 3-year starter
- Sean Laverty, Senior – returning starter
- Sebastian Mark, Junior – part of rotation
Tackle:
- Jaden Perischelli, Junior – returning starter
- Antonio Farias, Senior – part of rotation
- Angel Cespedes, Junior, 5-11, 260 – part of rotation
Linebacker:
- Tyron Blackwell, Junior, 6-3, 205 – returning starter on the strong side
- Nick Ford, Senior – returning starter in the middle
- Brian Zapata, Senior, 5-10, 175 – projected starter on the weak side
- Michael Orientale, Sophomore, 5-10, 190 – will be the fourth lineman
Safety:
- Christian Pellone, Senior, 5-7, 160 – returning starter
- Wallace Doman, Junior – returning starter
Cornerback:
- Will Towns, Junior – competing
- Jabari Lofton, Junior – competing
- Steve Rodriguez, Senior – competing
- Q Basden, Junior 5-8, 155 – competing
Special Teams:
- McKown is back at punter and he will compete with others at punter
- Towns, Lofton, and others will be among the return men
Schedule:
- Friday, 9/6, at Brick Memorial
- Saturday, 9/14, at Mater Dei
- Friday, 9/20, Wall at home
- Friday, 9/27, at Brick
- Friday, 10/4, St. John Vianney at home
- Friday, 10/11, Jackson Liberty at home
- Saturday, 10/19, at Freehold Boro
- Bye Week
- Friday, 11/1, Rumson-Fair Haven at home
Concerns:
- Meshing on offense – there are guys with talent, but they have not been as productive as the defense
- Finishing games
- Tough schedule – something they wanted
Recruiting:
- McCarthy verballed to UConn
- Laverty has interest from Bryant and is a top lacrosse prospect
- McKown and Novak have options in track as well as football
- Underclassmen:
- Towns will go 1-AA or higher and runs a 10.9 100 meters
- Blackwell has potential, as does Perischelli
Coach’s Comments:
“We’re right in the mix most seasons and we bring back experienced players who have been in battles. Teams may look past us, but we will play tough defense. We’re cautiously optimistic and have a tough schedule.” – Head Coach Vin Mistretta