Middletown South Eagles  

2018 in Review:  

• 8-3 record 
• Lost to Brick in the Central Jersey Group 4 semifinals  
• Beat Northern Burlington in the first round 
• Scored 235 points – 21.36 average
• Allowed 168 points – 15.27 average 
• Wins Included: Manalapan, Rumson-Fair Haven, Toms River North, Middletown North
• Losses: St. John Vaiiney, Coatesville (Pa.) 

Departing Seniors:   

• DB Matt Cruz – Catholic U 

*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 Option
Returning Starters: 6 

Quarterback:  

• Vinnie Bonavita, Senior, 6-1, 175 – projected starter  

Running Backs:  

• Chris Lotito, Senior, 5-11, 175 – returning starter at halfback  
• Matt Krellin, Senior, 5-11, 180 – projected starter at halfback; started on defense 
• Vince Condito, Senior, 5-10, 215 – returning starter at fullback 
• Tyler Cuccia, Senior, 6-1, 175 – part of halfback rotation 
• Matt Grab, Sophomore, 5-9, 165 – part of halfback rotation 
• Austin Ruziecki, Sophomore, 5-10, 185 – part of halfback rotation 

Wide Receiver:  

• Luke Albrecht, Junior, 5-11, 160 – returning starter   
• Luke Burbank, Junior, 5-11, 175 – part of rotation 
• Tom Schork, Sophomore, 5-11, 170 – part of rotation 
• Matt Mauro, Junior, 5-11, 175 – part of rotation and also the backup quarterback 

Tight End:  

• Brendan Bigos, Junior, 6-3, 215 – projected co-starter; started on defense 
• Joe Stanzione, Junior, 6-1, 220 – projected co-starter; started on defense 

Offensive Line:  

• Tom Mielnikiewicz, Senior, 5-11, 240 – 3-year starter at left tackle 
• Jake Williamson, Sophomore, 6-2, 240 – projected starter at left guard  
• Tyler Kline, Senior, 5-10,  210 – started several games at center 
• Alex Higgins, Junior, 6-0, 210 – projected starter at right guard 
• Nick Bonfiglio, Senior, 5-11, 225 – 3-year starter at right tackle 
• TJ Latore, Senior, 5-11, 210 – sixth man; started last year, but this year’s focus will be defense 

Defense:  

• Formation: 3-4
• Returning Starters: 6 

Nose Guard:  

• Vince Condito, Senior – projected co-starter 
• Jack Prancel, Senior, 5-10, 200 – projected co-starter 

End:  

• Brendan Bigos, Junior – returning starter 
• Ian Rahill, Junior, 6-0, 210 – returning starter 
• Tom Mielnikiewicz, Senior – part of rotation 
• Nick Bonfiglio, Senior – part of rotation 

Outside Linebacker:  

• Liam Murphy, Junior, 5-10, 170 – projected starter 
• Joe Stanzione, Junior – returning starter moving from tackle 
• Francis Brown, Junior, 6-2, 175 – part of rotation 

Inside Linebacker:  

• TJ Latore, Senior – returning starter 
• Shane Murphy, Senior, 5-9, 170 – projected starter 
• Jack Latore, Sophomore, 6-0, 175 – part of rotation 

Cornerback:  

• Tyler Cuccia, Senior – projected starter 
• Luke Albrecht, Junior – projected starter 
• Matt Grab, Sophomore – part of rotation 

Safety:  

• Chris Lotito, Senior – returning starter moving from cornerback 
• Matt Krellin, Senior – returning starter moving from linebacker 
• Matt Mauro, Junior – part of rotation 
• Tom DeMarco, Junior, 5-8, 155 – part of rotation 

Special Teams: 

• Junior Mike D’Amato will be the kicker and Cuccia is the punter 
• Lotito, Krellin, and Cuccia are the return men 

Schedule: 

Friday, 9/6, Manalapan at home
Friday, 9/13, at St. John Vianney
Friday, 9/20, at Red Bank Catholic
Bye Week
Friday, 10/14, at Long Branch
Friday, 10/11, Toms River North at home
Friday, 10/18, at Rumson-Fair Haven
Bye Week
Friday, 11/1, Brick at home
Thursday, 11/28, Middletown North at home 

Concerns: 

• Depth 
• Tough Schedule 
• Health 

Recruiting:  

• Lotito, Krellin, Cuccia, and Bonfiglio are D2/D3 candidates 
• Among juniors, Bigos and Stanzione are 1-AA/D2 prospects 

Coach’s Comments:  

“We’re going to be well tested and by the playoffs, we will be a tough out. If we find a way to get in, we can be a noise maker.” – Head Coach Steve Antonucci