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