St. Augustine Hermits 

2019: 

• 7-4 record 
• Lost to St. Peter’s Prep in the Non-Public Group 4 semi-finals 
• Beat Seton Hall Prep in the Non-Public Group 4 playoffs 
• Scored 238 points for a 21.64 average 
• Allowed 140 points for a 12.73 average 
• Wins included St. Joe’s (Hamm.), Holy Spirit, Williamstown, and Cherokee 
• Losses included State College (Pa.), Lenape, and Shawnee 

Graduation:  

• RB/DT Isaiah Raikes – Texas A&M 
• C Chandler Bird – Brigham Young 
• LB Adam Heston – Eastern Michigan 
• DE Bryce Eimer – Michigan State as a preferred walk-on 
• OL/DL Angelo Fordero – Amherst 
• OL/DL Dylan McNally – lacrosse 
• LB Logan Hone – NJIT for lacrosse 

*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 explanations included after their name.  

Offense: 

Formation: Multiple Spread with Wing-T principles
Returning Starters: 7  

Quarterback: 

• Austin Leyman, Junior, 6-2, 195 – returning starter 

Running Back: 

• Kanye Udoh, Junior, 6-0, 200 – returning starter; rushed for 874 yards in seven games 
• Franklin Simms, Junior, 6-2, 220 – will play in 2-back sets 

Wide Receiver: 

• Nasir Hill, Junior, 6-0, 195 – returning starter 
• Josh Dolson, Junior, 5-11, 185 – returning starter 
• Bradley Pao, Junior, 5-9, 170 – projected starter 
• Kenny Selby, Junior, 5-11, 175 – part of rotation; started on defense  

Tight End: 

• Dennis Jaquez, Junior, 6-3, 260 – returning starter who will be spelled 
• Noah Cressman, Sophomore, 6-4, 245 – blocking tight end who will play in 1-and 2-man sets
• Robert Papadeus, Junior, 6-1, 200 – will see action
• Nate Groody, Junior, 6-3, 185 – will see action

Offensive Line: 

• Jake Ketschek, Senior, 6-5, 310 – 3-year starter at left tackle 
• Brady Small, Junior, 6-1, 260 – projected starter at left guard  
• Nick Meduri, Senior, 6-0, 265 – projected starter at center; saw action at tackle 
• Gavin Kennedy, Junior, 6-5, 300 – returning starter at right tackle 
• Sam Gruber, Senior, 6-3, 265 – competing at right guard 
• Jackson Hill, Senior, 5-11, 210 – competing at right guard 
• Gino Giordano, Senior, 6-1, 280 – competing at right guard  

Defense: 

Formation: Multiple 4 and 3-man fronts
Returning Starters: 7 

Defensive Line: 

• Brady Small, Junior, 6-1, 260- returning starter at end 
• Dennis Jaquez, Junior, 6-3, 260 – returning starter at end  
• Brandon Jones, Senior, 6-0, 270 – returning starter at tackle 
• Rob Adamson, Sophomore, 6-1, 280 – projected starter at tackle 
• Franklin Simms, Junior, 6-2, 220 – in the rotation at end

Linebacker: 

• Angelo Vokolos, Senior, 6-0, 200 – returning starter on inside 
• Lenny Dolson, Senior, 5-11, 185 –  projected starter on inside 
• Terrin Walker, Sophomore, 6-4, 190 – projected starter on outside
• Robert Papadeus, Junior, 6-1, 200 – in the mix for time on inside 

Secondary: 

• Kenny Selby, Junior, 5-11, 175 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Trey McLeer, Junior, 5-11, 175 – returning starter at safety 
• Nasir Hill, Junior, 6-0, 195 – returning starter at safety; 5 interceptions 
• Bradley Pao, Junior, 5-9, 170 – projected starter at cornerback
• Austin Leyman, Junior, 6-2, 195 – part of safety rotation 
• Riley Lisgar, Junior, 5-10, 170 – in the mix at cornerback

Special Teams: 

• Kicker and punter are wide open
• The long snapper is senior Patrick Coyle
• Selby will be the top return man and he’ll be joined by senior Xavier Simms, McLeer, and Hill

Schedule: 

• Friday, 10/2, Vineland at home 
• Friday, 10/9,  at Millville 
• Friday, 10/16, Hammonton at home 
• Friday, 10/23, at Mainland 
• Friday, 10/30, at Williamstown 
• Friday, 11/6,  Holy Spirit 

Concerns: 

• Dealing with COVID

Recruiting:

• Ketschek verballed to Vanderbilt 
• Vokolos has an offer from Marist plus 1-AA interest 
• Maduri has NESCAC interest
• Brandon Jones is D2/D3
• Dolson is a D3 candidate
• Underclassmen: 
• Udoh offers: Rutgers, Temple, Boston College, Nebraska, West Virginia, and others 
• Jaquez has many offers, including Rutgers
• Hill offers include Pitt, Temple, Central Michigan, Princeton
• Kennedy is a rising prospect who will receive offers
• Others need a good season

Coach’s Comments: 

“We’re excited and our goal is one game at a time and get to the playoffs. We have a good group that is unselfish and fun to coach.” – Head Coach Pete Lancetta