Post 386 – HS Football Preview 2019: Cinnaminson

Cinnaminson Pirates 

2018 in Review:  

  • 8-3 record 
  • Lost to Manasquan in the Central Jersey Group 2 semifinals  
  • Beat Shore in the first round 
  • Scored 248 points – 22.54 average
  • Allowed 124 points – 11.27 average, including three shutouts  
  • Wins Included: Delran, Northern Burlington, Ewing, Cherry Hill West 
  • Losses: Haddonfield, Willingboro 

Departing Seniors:   

  • WR/DB John Meekins – Kean 
  • RB/DB Rashad Raymond – Jireh (NC prep) 
  • DE Ahmad Gantt – Rowan 

* Side note: Cinnaminson alum Matt Gono is currently battling to be the starting right tackle for the Atlanta Falcons, per SB Nation/Falcoholic. He is currently entering his second season. 

*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: 3 

Quarterback:  

  • Shawn Ruffin, senior, 6-3, 190 – 3-year starter 

Running Back:  

  • AJ Torres, Senior, 5-10, 185 – projected starter 

Fullback (Used Situationally):  

  • Jacob Clark, Junior, 6-2, 220 

Wide Receiver:  

  • Carmen Saginario, Senior, 5-11, 190 – returning starter 
  • Conlan Holt, Junior, 5-9, 180 – part of rotation 
  • Joe Turanckas, Senior, 5-9, 170 – part of rotation 
  • Payton Willis, Junior, 5-10, 190 – part of rotation 

Tight End:  

  • Justin Yansick, Senior, 6-2, 190 – projected starter 

Offensive Line:  

  • Eric Gallagher, Senior, 6-2, 220 – projected starter at left tackle 
  • Cam Horsley, Senior, 6-4, 280 – 3-year starter at left guard 
  • Andrew Brown, Junior, 5-9, 210 – projected starter at center 
  • Cole Hunter, Junior, 6-2, 225 – projected starter at right guard 
  • Ryan McAndrews, Junior, 6-2, 225 – rotating at right tackle 
  • Andrew Bishop, Junior, 6-3, 300 – rotating at right tackle 

Defense:  

  • Formation: 4-3
  • Returning Starters: 3 

 End:  

  • Andrew Brown, Junior – projected starter 
  • Cole Hunter, Junior – projected starter 
  • Jahaad Wilkins, Senior, 6-2, 195 – part of rotation 

Tackle:  

  • Cam Horsley, Senior – returning starter 
  • Ryan McAndrews, Junior – projected starter 
  • Eric Gallagher, Senior – part of rotation 

Linebacker:  

  • Carmen Saginario, Senior – returning starter on the strong side  
  • Jacob Clark, Junior – projected starter in the middle 
  • Amare Marshall, Junior, 5-10, 190 – projected starter on the weak side 
  • Justin Yansick, Senior – rotates at all three positions 

Cornerback:  

  • Conlan Holt, Junior – projected starter 
  • Joe Turanckas, Senior – projected starter 
  • Corey Harrell, Junior, 5-9, 175 – rotates as third corner 

Safety:   

  • AJ Torres, Senior – projected starter who played in the rotation 
  • Matt Bundy, Junior, 5-8, 160 – projected starter  
  • Ryan Elly, Sophomore, 5-8, 150 – rotates as the third safety  

Special Teams: 

  • The kicker is senior Brennan Mantia and Saginario is the punter 
  • Turanckas and Bundy are the return men 

Schedule: 

  • Friday, 9/6, at Delran 
  • Saturday, 9/14, at Pemberton 
  • Friday, 9/20, Haddonfield at home 
  • Friday, 9/27, Northern Burlington at home 
  • Friday, 10/4, Willingboro at home 
  • Friday, 10/11, at Bishop Eustace 
  • Friday, 10/18, at Holy Cross 
  • Friday, 10/25, Ewing at home 
  • Bye Week 

Concerns: 

  • Depth at the skill positions 

Recruiting:  

  • Horsely verballed to Boston College 
  • Ruffin is receiving 1-AA looks 
  • Saginario will play somewhere 
  • Underclassmen are unproven 

Coach’s Comments:  

“We’ve had a good camp and the numbers are strong. We will be strong up front and our quarterback is a three-year starter, who has done a good job and knows how to win. On defense, we think the front-seven is our strength and our secondary is inexperienced, but improving.” – Head Coach Mario Patrizi  

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