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