Mainland Mustangs
2018 in Review:
- 8-3 record
- Lost to Shawnee in the South Jersey Group 4 playoffs
- Scored 190 points – 17.27 average
- Allowed 129 points – 11.73 average, including three shutouts
- Wins Included: Absegami, Oakcrest, Ocean City, Middle Township
- Losses: Clearview, Cherry Hill West
Departing Seniors:
- RB/DB Sean Lorick – Moravian
- K Sean Carrier – Rowan
*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: 4
Quarterback:
- Zach Graziotto, Senior, 5-9, 161 – started some games late in the season
- Cole Campbell, Sophomore, 5-9, 165 – provides depth
Running Back:
- Jabriel Mace, Freshman, 5-9, 165 – projected starter
Wide Receiver:
- Jaquan Mace, Senior, 5-7, 150 – projected starter at slotback
- Mike Ordille, Sophomore, 5-7, 165 – projected starter at slotback; saw action
- Jake Cook, Senior, 6-3, 205 – projected starter at split end, basketball player out for the team
- Dan Misa, Senior, 5-11, 175 – competing at other split end
- Nick Wagner, Freshman, 6-1, 170 – competing at other split end
H-Back (Situational):
- Drew DeMorat, Senior, 6-0, 215 – started on defense
Offensive Line:
- Sean Bradley, Senior, 6-0, 205 – returning starter at left tackle
- Ben Arena, Senior, 5-10, 220 – returning starter at left guard moving from center
- Sam Epstein, Junior, 5-10, 190 – projected starter at center
- Chris Campbell, Junior, 6-1, 235 – projected starter at right guard
- Brayden Pohlman, Senior, 6-2, 235 – 3-year starter at right tackle
- Jack Connolly, Senior, 6-3, 195 – sixth man along the line
Defense:
- Formation: 3-3 Stack
- Returning Starters: 5
End:
- Brayden Pohlmann, Senior – 3-year starter at end
- Jack Connolly, Senior – projected starter who saw action
- Ben Arena, Senior – provides depth
Nose Guard:
- Sam Epstein, Junior – projected starter
- Chris Campbell, Junior – provides depth
Inside Linebacker:
- Drew DeMorat, Senior – 3-year starter on strong side
- Sean Bradley, Senior – returning starter in middle
- Ian Russo, Senior, 5-7, 175 – projected starter on weak side; lpayed often
Outside Linebacker:
- Justin Barretta, Junior, 5-10, 175 – projected starter
- McKenzie Murphy, Junior, 5-9, 175 – projected starter at the rover
Cornerback:
- Amir Vick, Senior, 5-10, 170 – returning starter
- Jaquan Mace, Senior – projected starter
- Elijah Williams, Senior, 6-1, 175 – third corner who played often
Safety:
- Brandon Batz, Senior, 5-11, 185 – 3-year starter
- Cole Campbell, Sophomore – provides depth
Special Teams:
- Kicker and punter have sophomore Brady Panas and junior Jake Weeks competing
- The Mace brothers will be the return men
Schedule:
- Friday, 9/6, Overbrook at home
- Friday, 9/13, at Absegami
- Friday, 9/20, Cherry Hill West at home
- Friday, 9/27, at Bridgeton
- Friday, 10/4, Clearview at home
- Friday, 10/11, Oakcrest at home
- Friday, 10/18, at Middle Township
- Bye Week
- Friday, 11/1, Ocean City at home
- Thursday, 11/28, at Egg Harbor
Concerns:
- Getting young skill players up to speed as soon as possible
Recruiting:
- Pohlmann has a Monmouth offer and other 1-AA interest
- DeMorat has heavy interest from the Ivy and Patriot Leagues
Coach’s Comments:
“We’re looking forward to the season and we’re coming off a good year. We want to repeat as conference champs. We also want to make noise in the playoffs; last year, we were happy just to be there.” – Head Coach Chuck Smith