New Milford Knights  

2020: 

• 3-4
• 143 points scored; 20.43 average
• 138 points scored; 19.71 average 
• Wins: Lyndhurst, Saddle Brook, Harrison 
• Losses: Glen Rock, Hawthorne, Pompton Lakes, Butler 

Graduation:  

• WR/DB Jack Feeney – Albright 
• WR/DB Jack Heuer – Albright 
• OL/DL Darius Ferraras – Springfield (Mass.)  
• OL/DL Jeremy Espinal – Nichols State 

2021 Captains:  

• Andrew Medina, Shawn Mastropierro, Robbie Tormo, Frankie Brescia  

Offense:  

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 4 

Quarterback: 

•  Andrew Medina, Senior, 6-2, 185 – 3-year starter: two at quarterback 

Running Back: 

• Shawn Mastropierro, Senior, 5-9, 190 – returning starter  

Wide Receiver: 

• Robbie Tormo, Senior, 5-10, 165 – returning starter 
• Alex Sydoruk, Senior, 5-7, 150 – projected starter 
• David Martinez, Senior, 5-8, 150 – projected starter 
• Giovanni Nicodeme, Freshman, 6-1, 185 – projected starter 
• BJ Cunningham, Freshman, 5-11, 155 – part of rotation 

H-Back/Tight End (situational): 

• Matt Alasio, Junior, 6-0, 185 – part of rotation 

Offensive Line: 

• Liam Byrnes, Freshman, 6-0, 190 – competing at left tackle 
• Kai Wright, Senior, 6-3, 195 – competing at left tackle 
• James Speights, Sophomore, 5-11, 210 – projected starter at left guard 
• Frankie Brescia, Senior, 6-0, 280 – returning starter at center 
• Ethan You, Sophomore, 5-10, 195 – projected starter at right guard 
• Dachi Aptciauri, senior, 6-4, 295 – projected starter at right tackle 

Defense:  

• Formation: 4-2-5 
• Returning Starters: 2 

Defensive Line: 

• Kai Wright, Senior, 6-3, 195 – projected starter at end; first year playing – basketball player 
• James Speights, Sophomore, 5-11, 210 – projected starter at end 
• Ethan You, Sophomore, 5-10, 195 – part of rotation at end 
• Frankie Brescia, Senior, 6-0, 280 – projected starter at tackle 
• Dachi Aptciauri, senior, 6-4, 295 – projected starter at tackle; started three games 
• Chris Batista, Senior, 5-10, 200 – part of rotation at tackle 

Linebacker: 

• Shawn Mastropierro, Senior, 5-9, 190 – returning starter; moving from cornerback 
• Joey Tennant, Sophomore, 5-10, 185 – projected starter 
• Matt Alasio, Junior, 6-0, 185 – projected starter 
• Jeremiah Davidson, Freshman, 5-10, 160 – part of rotation 
• Anthony Giannoulas, Freshman, 5-10, 175 – part of rotation 

Secondary: 

• Andrew Medina, Senior, 6-2, 185 – returning starter at safety 
• David Martinez, Senior, 5-8, 150 – projected starter at safety 
• Robbie Tormo, Senior, 5-10, 165 – projected  starter at cornerback  
• Alex Sydoruk, Senior, 5-7, 150 – projected starter at cornerback 
• Giovanni Nicodeme, Freshman, 6-1, 185 – part of rotation at safety 
• BJ Cunningham, Freshman, 5-11, 155 – provides depth 

Special Teams: 

• Sophomore Jaden Canvela is the kicker while punter is still being decided 
• Medina is the main return man 

Schedule: 

• 9/3-4, Bye Week 
• Friday, 9/10, at Wood-Ridge 
• Saturday, 9/18, at Pompton Lakes 
• Friday, 9/24, Hawthorne at home 
• Friday, 10/1, at Rutherford 
• Friday, 10/8, Glen Rock at home 
• Friday, 10/15, Lyndhurst at home 

Concerns:  

• Being up to the task every week with a tough schedule 

Recruiting:  

• Medina will be a wide receiver or safety in college 
• Brescia will play somewhere 
• Tormo may run track 
• Mastropierro may wrestle 

Coach’s Comments:  

“We’re excited to get started with a full summer this year. We feel good about the skill players and the line with young guys ready to step into their roles.” – Head Coach Don Jaconia