Post 375 – HS Football Preview 2019: Cedar Creek

Cedar Creek Pirates  

2018 in Review:  

  • 4-5 record 
  • Lost to Pleasantville in the South Jersey Group 2 playoffs 
  • Scored 226 points – 25.11 average
  • Allowed 258 points – 28.67 average 
  • Wins Included: Willingboro, Absegami, Oakcrest, Camden Catholic 
  • Losses: Woodrow Wilson, Delsea, Camden, Pleasantville 

Departing Seniors:   

  • DL/LB Joe Curry – Wagner as a walk-on 
  • RB Kamaal Reid – Wilkes (Pa.) 
  • LB George Ramp – Wilkes (Pa.) 
  • WR/DB Russell  Reid – Stockton for baseball 
  • RB Rosco Davis – St. Thomas (NY) for sprint football 
  • WR Aidan Richardson – enlisted in the US Marines 
  • TE/LB Max Lister – enlisted in the US Marines 

*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: 

Quarterback:  

  • Louie Barrios, Senior, 6-0, 190 – 3-year starter 

Running Back:  

  • Jeremy Taylor, Senior, 5-6, 150 – will share duties 
  • Richard McQueen, Senior, 6-0, 185 – will share duties 

H-Back:  

  • Frank Hofman, Junior, 5-8, 180 – projected starter 

Wide Receiver:  

  • Malachi Melton, Senior, 6-0, 180 – 4-year starter 
  • Aaron Richardson, Senior, 6-3, 190 – projected starter 
  • Manny Reid, Senior, 5-11, 175 – projected starter at slot receiver 
  • Jojo Bermudez, Sophomore, 5-8, 160 – projected starter at slot receiver 

Offensive Line:  

  • Tyler Hendrickson, Senior, 6-2, 215 – returning starter at left tackle 
  • Perry Parker, Sophomore, 5-10, 210 – projected starter at left guard 
  • Andrew Mahieu, Senior, 6-0, 215 – returning starter at center 
  • Avani Martinez, Junior, 5-11, 215 – projected starter at right guard 
  • Kevin Dougherty, Sophomore, 6-1, 195 – projected starter at right tackle 
  • Amondo Ramirez, Senior, 5-8, 210 – provides depth at guard 
  • Christian Dieidonne, Junior, 5-11, 220 – provides depth at tackle 

Defense:  

  • Formation: 3-4
  • Returning Starters: 3 

End:  

  • Will Marable, Sophomore, 6-0, 225 – projected starter 
  • Jamal Chapman, Sophomore, 6-0, 195 – projected starter 

Nose Guard:  

  • Cole Laughlin, Senior, 6-1, 205 – projected starter 
  • Chris Fowler, Junior, 6-1, 250 – provides depth 

Inside Linebacker: 

  • CJ Resto, Sophomore, 5-10, 180 – projected starter 
  • Elijah Usher, Sophomore, 5-11, 190 – projected starter 
  • Fatu Castillo, Senior, 5-10, 215 – returning starter who missed most of the season with an injury – will return later in the season 

Outside Linebacker:  

  • Tyler Hendrickson, Senior – competing 
  • Jaylen Glover, Sophomore, 5-10, 180 – competing 
  • Aaron Silvidio, Sophomore 5-11, 160 – competing 

Cornerback:  

  • Malachi Melton, Senior – 4-year starter 
  • Manny Reid, Senior – returning starter 
  • Zac Ricci, Sophomore, 5-9, 155 – provides depth here and at safety 

Safety:  

  • Shaheed Thomas, Sophomore, 5-9, 170 – projected starter 
  • Richard McQueen, Senior – projected starter 

Special Teams: 

  • Junior Taylor Manning is the kicker and McQueeny is the punter 
  • Melton, Bermudez, and Reed are the return men 

Schedule: 

  • Friday, 8/30, Willingboro at home, 3:30 
  • Saturday, 9/7, at Salem 
  • Saturday, 9/14, at Camden 
  • Saturday, 9/21, Absegami at home 
  • Saturday, 9/28, at Woodrow Wilson 
  • Friday, 10/4, at Pleasantville 
  • Bye Week 
  • Friday, 10/18, at Oakcrest 
  • Saturday, 10/26, Delsea at home 
  • Friday, 11/1, at Camden Catholic 

Concerns: 

  • Youth on defense 
  • Depth and injuries

Recruiting:  

  • Melton verballed to Purdue 
  • Barrios has 1-AA to D3 interest, including the Patriot League in 1-AA
  • Reid will play anywhere from 1-AA to D3 
  • Richardson, Mayhew, and Ramirez are D3 possibilities 

Coach’s Comments:  

“We’re excited. The core of our team is the sophomore class, with over 20 kids. We also have a good group of seniors with a 3-year starter at quarterback and a 4-year starter in Malachi Melton. We’re striving to bring back December football: we’re hungry and ready to compete.” – Head Coach Tim Watson

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