Delsea Crusaders    

2018 in Review:  

• 6-4 record 
• Lost to Woodrow Wilson in the South Jersey Group 3 semifinals  
• Beat Deptford in the first round 
• Scored 286 points – 28.6 average
• Allowed 172 points – 17.2 average, including three shutouts  
• Wins Included: Woodrow Wilson, Willingboro, Cedar Creek
• Losses: West Deptford, Camden, Burlington Township 

Departing Seniors:   

• RB/DE Aidan Borguet – Harvard 
• RB/LB Keison Fowler – Washburn (Ks.) 
• OL/DL Colin Poisker – Shepherd (WV) 
• OL Kevin Gilliano – Georgian Court for track & field 
• QB/DB James  Vargo – Harcum College (Pa. JUCO) for track & field  

*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 Wing-T
Returning Starters: 8 

Quarterback:  

• Damir Lomax, Senior, 5-10, 185 – returning starter and competing this year 
• Luca Gebhard, Junior, 5-9, 175 – competing; started on defense  

Running Backs:  

• Shaikyi Hannah, Senior, 5-9, 175 – 3-year starter at halfback 
• Jake Nwosu, Senior, 6-1, 225 – projected starter at fullback; saw action, started on defense 
• Three players are competing 

Ends:  

• Khiyon Willis, Senior, 6-2, 205 – returning starter at split end 
• Cam Sampson, Senior, 5-8, 185 – projected starter at tight end  

Offensive Line:  

• Xavier Scott, Senior, 6-0, 235 – returning starter at left tackle moving from tight end
• Rick Kurczeski, Senior, 6-4, 340 – returning starter at left guard 
• Jake Smith, Senior, 6-1, 230 – returning starter at center moving from guard 
• Chuck Starr, Senior, 5-9, 250 – returning starter 
• Joe Metzger, Junior, 6-4, 300 – returning starter at right tackle 

Defense:  

• Formation: Multiple 4-3
• Returning Starters: 5 

End:  

• Julian Ortiz, Junior, 6-2, 190 – projected starter 
• Cam Sampson, Senior – projected starter 

Tackle:  

• Joe Metzger, Junior – part of rotation 
• Rick Kurczeski, Senior – part of rotation
• Xavier Scott, Senior – part of rotation; can also rotate at end 
• Tyler Welch, Junior, 6-1, 270 – part of rotation  

Linebacker:  

• Rick Garron, Junior, 5-1, 165 – projected starter on the strong side and saw action 
• Ron Singletary, Senior, 5-10, 205 – returning starter in the middle who is competing 
• Jake Nwosu, Senior – competing in the middle and started at end 
• Jaedyn Stewart, Sophomore, 5-10, 170 – projected starter on the weak side and saw action 

Cornerback:  

• Shaikyi Hannah, Senior – returning starter and will play in a rotation 
• Khiyon Willis, Senior – returning starter and will play in a rotation  
• Damir Lomax, Senior – part of rotation 

Safety: 

• Luca Gebhard, Junior – returning starter 
• Trey Simmons, Sophomore, 5-8, 160 – projected starter 

Special Teams: 

• Junior Pierce Lightfoot is the kicker and senior Tyvon Dawkins is the punter 
• Hannah and Simmons are the return men 

Schedule: 

• Friday, 9/13, Willingboro at home 
• Friday, 9/;20, West Deptford at home 
• Friday, 9/27, at Camden 
• Friday, 10/4, at Burlington Township
  Friday, 10/11, at Camden Catholic 
• Friday, 10/18, Woodrow Wilson at home 
• Saturday, 10/26, at Cedar Creek 
• Friday, 11/1, Bridgeton at home 

Concerns: 

• Depth 
• Health 

Recruiting:  

• Hannah has a Fordham offer and other 1-AA interest 
• Willis has 1-AA interest 
• Nwosu is a top discus thrower and will likely go the track & field route 
• Kurczeski will play somewhere 
• Lomax may run track 

Coach’s Comments:  

“We have one of the tougher schedules in South Jersey and we have to be ready every week. When we play our first game, our opponent will be playing their first.” – Assistant Coach Rob Briles