Hasbrouck Heights Aviators   

2018 in Review:  

• 12-0 record 
• Beat Butler in North Jersey Group 1 bowl game  
• Beat Shabazz in the North Jersey Section 2 group 1 finals 
• Beat Weequahic in the semifinals and New Providence in the first round 
• Scored 418 points – 38.0 average – does not include forfeit win 
• Allowed 113 points – 10.27 average – does not include forfeit win  
• Wins Included: Rutherford, Butler, Park Ridge, Cresskill 
• Losses: None 

Departing Seniors:   

• WR/LB Jasiah Purdie – Lackawanna JC (Pa.)   

*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: 4 

Quarterback:  

• Spencer Lee, Senior, 5-10, 190 – returning starter   

Running Back:  

• Michael Robertson, Senior, 5-11, 175 – returning starter 

Wide Receiver:  

• Rocco Minichello, Junior, 5-10, 165 – projected starter at slot back, saw heavy action
• Zai’heer Jenkins, Junior, 6-0, 165 – projected starter at wide receiver, started on defense 
• Steven Faussette, Junior, 5-7, 150 – projected starter at slot back 
• Daniel Viola, Junior, 5-9, 145 – fourth wideout who will play when there is no tight end

Tight End:  

• Indiana Stone, Senior, 6-2, 200 – projected starter 

Offensive Line:  

• Matteo Ochoa, Senior, 6-1, 190 – returning starter ta tackle 
• Gage DeLorenzo, Senior, 5-11, 210 – projected starter at guard 
• Chris Lohrmann, Junior, 5-9, 190 – projected starter at guard 
• John Sedlmeier, Senior, 6-1, 180 – projected starter at tackle 
• Fisnik Lulani, Senior, 6-1, 175 – competing at center 
• Will Koukoutsis, Senior, 6-1, 185 – competing at center 
• Peter Garifolas, Junior, 5-11, 215 – sixth man on the line 

Defense:  

• Formation: 4-4
• Returning Starters: 4 

End:  

• John Sedlmeier, Senior – returning starter 
• Indiana Stone, Senior – currently the frontrunner at the opposite end 

Tackle:  

• Andre Brown, Senior, 5-11, 310 – projected starter 
• Max Powers, Senior, 5-11, 275 – projected starter 

Inside Linebacker:  

• Matteo Ochoa, Senior – returning starter 
• Will be determined in camp   

Outside Linebacker:  

• Michael Robertson, Senior – returning starter 
• Rocco Minichello, Junior – projected starter who played often 

Cornerback:  

• Zai’heer Jenkins, Senior – returning starter 
• Daniel Viola, Junior – projected starter 

Safety:  

• Steven Faussette, Junior – projected starter 

Special Teams: 

• Junior Connor Friedel is the kicker and punter is open, as well as the return men 

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 9/5, at Cresskill 
• Saturday, 9/14, at Saddle Brook 
• Friday, 9/20, 
• Friday, 9/27, 
• Friday, 10/4, 
• Friday, 10/11, at North Arlington 
• Bye Week 
• NJIC playoffs/crossover 
• NJIC playoffs/crossover 

Concerns: 

• Development of the offensive line after losing some good seniors 

Recruiting:  

• Good high school football players 

Coach’s Comments:  

“We have skill at both quarterback and running back and if we can develop a good offensive line, we have a chance to compete.” – Head Coach Nick Delcalzo