Florence Flashes  

2018 in Review:  

• 7-4 record 
• Lost to Willingboro in the Central Jersey Group 1 semifinals  
• Beat Middlesex in the first round 
• Scored 329 points – 29.91 average
• Allowed 157 points – 14.27 average 
• Wins Included: New Egypt, Palmyra, Holy Cross, Burlington City
• Losses: Penns Grove, Gateway, Deptford 

Departing Seniors:   

• RB/LB Jajuan Hays – Rowan 
• QB/DB Shane Fajgier – Lebanon Valley (Pa.) 
• QB Noah Jackson – Misericordia (Pa.) 

*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: Wing-T
Returning Starters: 5 

Quarterback:  

• Damon McCarthy, Sophomore, 5-7, 145 – competing 
• Jason Baldorossi, Senior, 6-0, 205 – competing; played several positions, started on defense 

Running Backs:  

• Justin Tisdale, Senior, 5-10, 170 – returning starter at halfback 
• Devonte German, Senior, 5-7, 160 – projected starter at halfback 
• Jaden Ricketts, Sophomore, 5-10, 160 – projected starter at fullback  
• Wade Andre, Sophomore, 5-10, 170 – part of rotation 

Split End:  

• Scott Soanes, Senior, 5-11, 170 – returning starter 
• Cole Connelly, Senior, 5-11, 165 – part of rotation; new to football; basketball player 
• Noel Nabors, Sophomore, 6-0, 160 – part of rotation 

Tight End:  

• Jayson Emery, Senior, 6-3, 205 – returning starter, playing tight end and tackle 
• Marcus McIntyre, Junior, 6-0, 170 – second tight end 

Offensive Line:  

• Jared Valletto, Senior, 6-3, 300 – 3-year starter at left tackle  
• Hayden Goff, Senior, 5-11, 250 – returning starter at left guard 
• Marshall Jobes, Junior, 5-10, 185 – projected starter at center 
• Sean McDaid, Senior, 6-0, 185 – competing at right guard and right tackle; saw action 
• Brandon Makowski, Sophomore, 6-0, 185 – competing at right guard 
• Jamal Jones, Sophomore, 6-3, 220 – competing at right tackle 

Defense:  

• Formation: Multiple 50
• Returning Starters: 5 

End:  

• Jason Balderossi, Senior – returning starter 
• Marcus McIntyre, Junior – projected starter 
• Wade Andre, Sophomore – part of rotation 

Tackle:  

• Jayson Emery, Senior – part of rotation 
• Jared Valletto, Senior – part of rotation 
• Tyler Patricelli, Senior, 5-11, 235 – part of rotation 
• Brandon Makowski, Sophomore – part of rotation 

Nose Guard:  

• Dayshawn Ricketts, Junio, 5-8, 165 – returning starter 

Linebacker:  

• Jaden Ricketts, Sophomore – projected starter 
• Tyler Brunner, Freshman, 5-10, 175 – 5-10, 175 – projected starter 
• Wade Andre, Sophomore – part of rotation 

Cornerback:  

• Devonte German, Senior – returning starter
• Justin Tisdale, Senior – returning starter 

Safety: 

• Damon McCarty, Sophomore – projected starter; saw action 
• Scott Soanes, Senior – returning starter 
• Noel Nabors, Sophomore – competing 
• Cole Connelly, Senior – competing 
• Dan Bland, Sophomore – competing 

Special Teams: 

• Sophomore Dan Jantos is the kicker and Connelly will punt 
• Tisdale, German, Blanc, and McCarty are the return men 

Schedule: 

• Friday, 9/6, Woodstown at home 
• Friday, 9/13, at Palmyra 
• Friday, 9/20, Gateway at home 
• Friday, 9/27, Holy Cross at home 
• Friday, 10/4, at Penns Grove 
• Friday, 10/11, at Bordentown 
• Bye Week 
• Friday, 10/25, at Burlington City 
• Friday, 11/1, New Egypt at home 
• Thursday, 11/22, Riverside at home 

Concerns: 

• Playing young newcomers: How quickly do they mature, contribute, and become part of a cohesive unit?  

Recruiting:  

• Valletto, Tisdale, and Emery are D2/D3 prospects 

Coach’s Comments:  

“These are the kids we have and we coach them up. Our goal every year is to be competitive, win the league championship, and get to the states. We must take care of business first in the regular season and we will be in the states. We deal in the moment, especially when we have younger players, which we have.” – Head Coach Joe Frappoli