Gateway Gators   

2018 in Review:  

• 9-1 record 
• Lost to Salem in the South Jersey Group 1 semifinals   
• Beat Schalick in the first round 
• Scored 295 points – 29.5 average
• Allowed 74 points – 7.4 average, including three shutouts  
• Wins Included: Paulsboro, Woodbury, Florence, Woodstown, Glassboro 
• Losses: None 

Departing Seniors:   

• DE Pat Hayden – Monmouth 
• QB/DB Matt Goetz – Stevenson (Md.) 
• RB/LB Kyle Albeser – Rowan 
• WR Logan Cruet – RPI 

*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: 4 

Quarterback: 

• Austin Zagone, Senior, 6-1, 190 – projected starter 

Running Back:  

• Derrick Parker, Senior, 5-7, 160 – 4-year starter 
• Laqwan Sims, Senior, 5-11, 190 – 4-year starter 

H-Back/Fullback:  

• Freddie Gismondi, Senior, 5-11, 185 – projected starter; started on defense 

Wide Receiver:  

• David Forman, Senior, 6-1, 185 – projected starter 
• Daejhan  Davis, Senior, 6-3, 175 – projected starter 
• Deshawn Woodall, Junior, 6-0, 180 – projected starter  

Tight End:  

• Jake Schultes, Senior, 6-4, 220 – returning starter 

Offensive Line:  

• Tom Goetz, Senior, 6-1, 220 – returning starter at guard 
• Thor Connelly, Senior, 6-1, 200 – projected starter at guard 
• Zach Dalton, Senior, 6-0, 250 – projected starter at tackle 
• The remaining two positions are being determined in camp 

Defense:  

• Formation: 5-2
• Returning Starters: 6 

Defensive Line:  

• Jake Schultes, Senior – returning starter at tackle 
• Thor Connelly, Senior – returning starter at tackle 
• Zach Dalton, Senior – projected starter at nose guard 

 End/Outside Linebacker:  

• Dejhan Davis, Senior – returning starter 
• Freddie Gismondi, Senior – returning starter 

Inside Linebacker:  

• Tom Goetz, Senior – 4-year starter 
• Laqwan Sims, Senior – 4-year starter 

Cornerback:  

• David Forman, Senior – projected starter; saw quality time 
• Derrick Parker, Senior – projected starter 

Safety:  

• Deshawn Woodall, Junior – projected starter 
• Michael Scambia, Sophomore, 5-11, 165 – projected starter 

Special Teams: 

• Goetz will be the kicker and punter is open for competition 
• Parker is the main return man and returned four kicks for touchdowns 

Schedule: 

• Friday, 9/6, Buena at home 
• Friday, 9/13, Lindenwold at home 
• Friday, 9/20, at Florence 
• Bye Week 
• Friday, 10/4, at Woodstown 
• Saturday, 10/12, at Audubon 
• Friday, 10/18, at Glassboro at home 
• Saturday, 10/26, at Haddon Heights 
• Friday, 11/1, Paulsboro at home 
• Thursday, 11/28, Woodbury at home  

Concerns: 

• Inexperienced secondary
• Solidifying the offensive line 

Recruiting:  

• Tom Goetz can go anywhere from 1-AA to D3 
• Schultes and Sims aer D2/D3 prospects 
• Parker is drawing some D3 interest 

Coach’s Comments:  

“We won the conference championship and our goal is to defend it. We’ve reached the state semifinals each of the last two years and we have to get over that hump. We want to continue to field competitive Group 1 teams.” – Head Coach Josh Mason