Colts Neck Cougars
2020:
- 7-1
- 213 points scored; 26.63 average
- 105 points scored; 13.13 average
- Two shutouts
- Wins: Freehold Boro, Southern, Manalapan, Howell, Freehold Township, Monmouth, and Marlboro
- Losses: Rumson-Fair Haven
Graduation:
- WR/DB Matt Scully – Franklin & Marshall
- OL/DL Logan Lupo – Anna Maria (Mass.)
- DL Delano Marcelus – West Liberty
2021 Captains:
- Game captains are named on a week-to-week basis
Offense:
- Formation: Multiple-Pro
- Returning Starters: 6
Quarterback:
- Tommy Fallon, Senior, 6-2, 220 – 4-year starter
Running Back:
- John Manos, Senior, 5-8, 180 – competing; started on defense
- Chris Scully, Sophomore, 5-10, 180 – competing
Fullback:
- Anthony Bonanno, Senior, 5-9, 190 – competing; started on defense
- Eric Abbud, Senior, 6-0, 205 – competing
- Sam Surdez, Sophomore, 5-10, 210 – competing
Wide Receiver:
- Cade Chrebet, Senior, 5-9, 180 – returning starter
- John Runfolo, Senior, 5-10, 180 – returning starter
- Will Surdez, Junior, 6-3, 190 – part of rotation
- Matt Celli, Junior, 6-3, 205 – part of rotation; missed 2020 with injury
Tight End:
- Colton Bardsley, Senior, 6-0, 210 – competing
- Eric Loveiro, Sophomore, 6-1, 190 – competing
- Eowin Fitzpatrick, Junior, 5-10, 180 – competing
Offensive Line:
- Dan Volpe, Senior, 6-6, 305 – 3-year starter at left tackle
- Matt Janucci, Senior, 6-0, 260 – 3-year starter at left guard
- Jack Machu, Senior, 6-1, 270 – projected starter at center
- Matt Liggio, Sophomore, 5-10, 230 – competing at right guard
- Anthony Lombardi, Sophomore, 6-1, 230 – competing at right guard
- JJ Cifelli, Sophomore, 5-11, 250 – competing at right guard
- Ryan Whelan, Senior, 6-4, 285 – 3-year starter at right tackle
- Charlie Whelan, Sophomore, 6-5, 235 – provides depth at tackle
Defense:
- Formation: 4-3
- Returning Starters: 6
Defensive Line:
- Colton Bardsley, Senior, 6-0, 210 – projected starter at end
- Luis Guerra, Senior, 6-2, 200 – projected starter at end
- Dan Volpe, Senior, 6-6, 305 – returning starter at tackle
- Matt Janucci, Senior, 6-0, 260 – returning starter at tackle
- Other offensive linemen will be part of the rotation
Linebacker:
- Anthony Bonanno, Senior, 5-9, 190 – 3-year starter in middle
- Will Surdez, Junior, 6-3, 190 – returning starter on strong side
- John Manos, Senior, 5-8, 180 – 3-year starter on weak side; part of rotation this year
- Chris Scully, Sophomore, 5-10, 180 – part of rotation on weak side
Secondary:
- John Runfolo, Senior, 5-10, 180 – returning starter cornerback
- Matt Celli, Junior, 6-3, 205 – projected starter at opposite corner
- Cade Chrebet, Senior, 5-9, 180 – projected starter ats safety
- Tyler Donnelly, Senior, 5-10, 175 – projected starter at safety
- Tommy Fallon, Senior, 6-2, 220 – part of rotation at safety
- Dom Beninato, Sophomore, 5-10, 180 – part of rotation at safety
Special Teams:
- Senior Christian Monteforte is a 3-year starter at kicker
- Tommy Fallon is a 4-year starter at punter
- Will Surdez and Celli are the return men
Schedule:
- Friday, 9/3, at Toms River North
- 9/10-11, Bye Week
- Friday, 9/17, at Matawan
- Saturday, 9/25, Donovan Catholic at home
- Friday, 10/1, at Wall
- Saturday, 10/9, Rumson-Fair Haven at home
- Saturday, 10/16, Lacey at home
- 10/22-23, Shore crossovers
- 10/29-30, Shore crossovers
Concerns:
- Week-to week intensity
Recruiting:
- Volpe has offers from Wagner, Towson, Central Connecticut, and Bryant
- Whelan and Fallon are 1-AA candidates
- Janucci is D2/D3 because of his height
- Chrebet, Runfolo, Bonanno, and Manos are being pursued by D3 schools
- Underclassmen:
- Surdez is a 1-AA prospect
- Celli has the size and athleticism to play 1-AA
Coach’s Comments:
“It’s almost normal after last year and it’s been great so far. We have a tough schedule and can’t have any letdowns.” – Head Coach Matt Ahearn