Post 365 – HS Football Preview 2019: Woodbridge

Woodbridge Barrons  

2018 in Review:  

  • 5-5 record 
  • Scored 237 points – 23.7 average
  • Allowed 200 points – 20.0 average 
  • Wins Included: South Plainfield, New Brunswick, Orange 
  • Losses: Sayreville, North Brunswick, Edison, Colonia 

Departing Seniors:   

  • WR/DB Kasean Glover – Valley Forge Military Academy (Pa. prep) 
  • WR/DB Chance Modico – Valley Forge Military Academy (Pa. prep) 
  • OL Jordyn Harris – ASA Junior College (Miami, Fl.) 

*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:  

  • Anthony Santino, Junior, 5-8, 160 – returning starter 

Running Back:  

  • Ali Lee, Junior, 5-9, 170 – returning starter 

H-Back:  

  • Jesus Cabrera, Senior, 6-0, 200 – returning starter 

Wide Receiver:  

  • Jahmir Brown, Senior, 5-8, 160 – returning starter 
  • Justin Magera, Junior, 6-0, 165 – projected starter 
  • Eric Mapoy, Junior, 5-8, 162 – projected starter   
  • Isiah Allen, Sophomore, 6-0, 165 – will play in the rotation   

Offensive Line:  

  • Sebastian Mont-Lewis, Senior, 6-2, 220 – projected starter at left tackle; started five games 
  • Zach Smolder, Junior, 6-0, 200 – projected starter at left guard 
  • Scott Bromirski, Junior, 6-0, 200 – projected starter at center 
  • Jordan Harris, Junior, 6-0, 240 – projected starter at right guard   
  • Steve Daramola, Junior, 6-1, 260 – projected starter at right tackle 
  • Aiden Velez, Junior, 6-2, 240 – sixth man on the line 

Defense:  

  • Formation: 4-3
  • Returning Starters: 2 

End:  

  • Jesus Cabrera, Senior – returning starter, moving from linebacker 
  • Jordan Harris, Junior – projected starter 
  • Zach Smolder, Junior – provides depth 

Tackle:  

  • Steve Daramola, Junior – projected starter 
  • Javelin Andrewz, Junior, 6-0, 280 – projected starter 
  • Aiden Velez, Junior – provides depth 

Linebacker:  

  • Isaiah Jackson, Junior, 6-0, 190 – projected starter in the middle 
  • Eric Mapoy, Junior – projected starter on the strong side 
  • The weak side will be determined before the season  

Cornerback:  

  • Ali Lee, Junior – returning starter 
  • Jahmir Brown, Senior – projected starter at the other corner – started three games 

Safety:  

  • Justin Magera, Junior – projected starter – started three games 
  • Isiah Allen, Sophomore – projected starter 

Special Teams: 

  • Magrera will be the kicker and Lee will be the punter  

Schedule: 

  • Saturday, 9/7, at St. Joe’s (Metuchen) 
  • Friday, 9/13, at Colonia 
  • Friday, 10/20, South Plainfield at home 
  • Friday, 10/27, Carteret at home 
  • Bye Week 
  • Friday, 10/11, JFK (Iselin) at home 
  • Friday, 10/18, at Perth Amboy 
  • Friday, 10/25, New Brunswick at home 
  • Friday, 11/1, at Bridgewater-Raritan 

Concerns: 

  • How well the offensive line develops in the coming weeks, especially with two tough games out of the gate 

Recruiting:  

  • Cabrera, Jahmir Brown, and Mont-Louis are D3 prospects  
  • In the junior class, Ali Lee is a 1-AA prospect, while Santino is D3  

Coach’s Comments:  

“We have a great group of kids who have bought in. Last year, our losses were to playoff teams and we’ve knocked on the door and have to get over the hump. We’ve had a good offseason and want to take it into the season.” – Head Coach Joe LaSala 

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