Rumson-Fair Haven Bulldogs
2018 in Review:
- 10-2 record
- Beat Woodrow Wilson in the South/Central Group 3 bowl game
- Beat Somerville in the Central Jersey group 3 final
- Beat Red Bank in the semifinals and Ocean in the first round
- Scored 351 points – 29.25 average
- Allowed 138 points – 11.5 average
- Wins Included: St. John Vianney, Brick, Brick Memorial, Freehold Boro
- Losses: Red bank Catholic, Middletown South
Departing Seniors:
- TE Ian O’Connor – Lehigh
- OL Ryan McCann – Yale
- G/LS Evan Davis – Buffalo
- OL Spencer Short – Colorado as a walk-on
- DL Henry Sullivan – Colgate
- WR Jackson McCarthy – William & Mary
- DB Brooks Brennan – Monmouth
- LB Christian Lanzalotto – Bentley
- LB Keegan Woods – Hun School (NJ prep)
- RB Alex Maldjian – Middlebury
- OL Ethan Ardolino – MIT
- DE Isaac Vernon – Kean
- DB Ryan Dupree – Misericordia
*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: 3
Quarterback:
- Collin Coles, Senior, 6-3, 205 – returning starter
Running Back:
- Peter Crowley, Senior, 5-8, 160 – returning starter
- Johnny Volker, Junior, 6-0, 175 – projected starter, saw action
- Jeff Schroeder, Sophomore, 6-0, 175 – provides depth
- Tailback and fullback are interchangeable in this offense
Wide Receiver:
- Pat Jamin, Senior, 5-9, 160 – returning starter
- Josh Harmon, Junior, 6-1, 190 – projected starter
- Others may enter the mix as the season progresses
Tight End:
- Owen McLaughlin, Senior, 6-6, 235 – projected starter
Offensive Line:
- Everything is being decided and it’s a work in progress with players still competing
Defense:
- Formation: 4-2-5
- Returning Starters: 3
End:
- Liam Horan, Senior, 5-11, 190 – part of 3-man rotation
- Aidan Moriarty, 6-1, 180 – part of 3-man rotation
- Scott Beattie, Senior, 6-1, 202 – part of 3-man rotation
Tackle:
- Von Factor, Junior, 5-10, 235 – part of 4-man rotation
- Jack Kelly, Junior, 5-10, 175 – part of 4-man rotation
- Luke Karagjosi, Junior, 6-1, 230 – part of 4-man rotation
- PJ Block, 6-3, 200 – part of 4-man rotation
Linebacker:
- Gordon Forsyth, Senior, 6-1, 200 – returning starter moving from end
- Tommy Swain, Junior, 6-0, 180 – projected starter
Cornerback:
- Drew Frankel, Senior, 6-3, 190 – returning starter
- Agnello Ponce, Senior, 6-1, 188 – frontrunner at other corner
Safety:
- Ryan Ruane, Junior, 6-0, 185 – returning starter at strong safety/linebacker
- John Lista, Sophomore, 6-1, 185 – projected starter at weak safety/linebacker
- Free safety position is still being decided
Special Teams:
- Junior Nick Ferrara returns at punter and Senior Mike DiPerno will be the kicker
- Volker and Crowley are the return men
Schedule:
- Friday, 9/6, at Red Bank Catholic
- Friday, 9/13, at Wall
- Friday, 9/20, Long Branch at home
- Friday, 9/27, Toms River North at home
- Friday, 10/4, at Manalapan
- Friday, 10/11, Mater Dei at home
- Friday, 10/18, Middletown South at home
- Bye Week
- Friday, 11/1, at Jackson
Concerns:
- Inexperience
Recruiting:
- Frankel has interest from Dartmouth
- Forsyth has an offer from Catholic U
- McLaughlin has an offer from RPI
- Coles, Crowley, and others are D3 prospects: a big year could bump them up a level
- Underclassmen:
- Ruane has interest from UMass
- Volker has interest from Princeton
Coach’s Comments:
“We have a challenging schedule, but we’re playing teams we should be playing. We are very young and have to get these kids “old” in a hurry, getting them to improve.” – Head Coach Jerry Schulte