Post 350 – HS Football Preview 2019: Haddonfield

Haddonfield Bulldawgs  

2018 in Review:  

  • 13-0 record 
  • Beat Hillside in the South/Central Group 2 bowl game 
  • Beat Camden in the South Jersey Group 2 finals 
  • Beat Pleasantville in the semifinals and Sterling in the first round 
  • Scored 393 points – 30.23 average
  • Allowed 103 points – 7.92 average, including three shutouts  
  • Wins Included: St. Joe’s (Hammonton), West Deptford, Pleasantville, Cinnaminson 
  • Losses: None 

Departing Seniors:   

  • WR/DB Davis Smith – Monmouth 
  • WR/DB Johnny Foley – Lehigh 
  • WR/DB Drew Gavranich – Lehigh 
  • QB Jay Foley – Rowan 
  • LB Lew Evans – Penn sprint football 

*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
Returning Starters: 4

Quarterback:  

  • Jack Narducci, Senior, 5-9, 185 – competing 
  • Mark LaProcido, Junior, 5-9, 165 – competing 

Running Back:  

  • Alex Kadar, Senior, 5-11, 185 – returning starter 
  • Tommy Batson, Junior, 5-10, 175 – saw heavy action   

Wide Receiver:  

  • John Maynes, Senior, 6-2, 185 – projected starter 
  • Kyle Garstkiewicz, Senior, 6-3, 175 – projected starter 
  • Caden Undlin, Junior, 6-2, 180 – will be the third wideout 

Tight End:  

  • Steve McClane, Senior, 6-1, 180 – competing 
  • Liam Campiglia, Junior, 6-2, 190 – competing 

Offensive Line:  

  • Nicky DiNoia, Senior, 5-11, 205 – 3-year starter at guard 
  • Michael Carey, Senior, 6-2, 225 – returning starter at guard  
  • Drew Hutchinson, Junior, 5-10, 210 – leading contender at center 
  • Matt Carey, Junior, 6-3, 205 – competing 
  • Brandon Collins, Senior, 6-2, 210 – competing 
  • Dan Flood, Junior, 5-10, 215 – competing 
  • Jack McNamara, Senior, 5-10, 215 – competing 
  • The five best players will play; positions will be determined at that point 

Defense:  

  • Formation: 5-2/3-4
  • Returning Starters: 3 

Nose Guard:  

  • Nicky DiNoia, Senior – returning starter  

Tackle:  

  • Dan Flood, Junior – competing 
  • Jack McNamara, Senior – competing 
  • Drew Hutchinson, Junior – competing 
  • Brandon Collins, Senior – competing 

End:  

  • Michael Carey, Senior – returning starter 
  • Steve McClane, Senior – competing at opposite end 
  • Liam Campiglia, Junior – competing at opposite end 

Linebacker:  

  • Tommy Batson, Junior – competing 
  • Liam Campiglia, Junior – competing here if he doesn’t play end 
  • Glenn Foley, Junior, 5-9, 190 – competing 

Cornerback:  

  • Alex Kadar, Senior, 3-year starter 
  • John Maynes, Senior – projected starter 
  • Caden Undlin, Junior – third corner 

Safety:  

  • Kyle Garstkiewicz, Senior – projected starter 
  • Jack Narducci, Senior – projected starter 
  • Mark LaProcido, Junior – third safety 

Special Teams: 

  • Sophomore Jack Cutter will be the kicker and is the frontrunner in the punting race
  • Kadar, Batson, and junior Andy McKay-Levine (6-0, 170) will be the return men 

Schedule: 

  • Friday, 9/6, Pleasantville at home 
  • Friday, 9/13, Sterling at home 
  • Friday, 9/20, at Cinnaminson 
  • Friday, 9/27, Overbrook at home 
  • Friday, 10/4, St. Joe’s (Hammonton) at home 
  • Friday, 10/11, at West Deptford 
  • Bye Week 
  • Friday, 10/25, Collingswood at home 
  • Friday, 11/1, at Deptford 
  • Thursday, 11/28, at Haddon Heights 

Concerns: 

  • Depth
  • Making sure they get out of the gate quickly with a tough schedule 

Recruiting:  

  • Carey is receiving from the Ivy and Patriot Leagues  
  • Kadar and DiNoia are D3 candidates 
  • It is too early to tell with underclassmen 

Coach’s Comments:  

“Expectations are still high; the faces change, but the “H” doesn’t. Our kids embrace the challenge of getting better each week. We want to get to the playoffs and anything can happen from there.” – Head Coach Frank Delano 

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