Nottingham Northstars
2021:
- 9-1
- Lost to Willingboro in the South Jersey Group 2 semi-finals after beating Haddon Heights
- Scored 359 points: 35.90 average
- Allowed 154 points: 15.40 average
- Wins included Notre Dame, Hamilton, Steinert, and Hopewell Valley
Graduation:
- RB/DB Isaiah Barnes – William Paterson
- RB/DB Kwanir Edwards – Fairleigh Dickinson
- TE/OLB Dorian Henry – Hobart
- DL Ameer Muse – Hobart
- OL/DL Brandon Shipley – Susquehanna
Offense:
- Formation: Multiple Wing-T
- Returning Starters: 8
Quarterback:
- Joe Lemly, Senior, 6-1, 160 – 3-year starter
Running Back:
- Saemeni Faeflen, Junior, 6-0, 190 – returning starter at wingback
- Cole Funke, Junior, 5-7, 170 – competing at opposite wingback
- Janlin Pena, Junior, 5-8, 150 – competing at opposite wingback
- Jed Carrette, Senior, 5-9, 205 – projected starter at fullback; saw action
- Dario DeJonge, Senior, 5-11, 215 – provides depth at fullback; started on defense
Wide Receiver:
- Quiyon “Q” McMillan, Senior, 6-2, 180 – 4-year starter
- Kenny Ezeukwu, Senior, 6-2, 185 – returning starter
- Tight end will be used sparingly
Offensive Line:
- Ronnie McNulty, Senior, 6-3, 290 – returning starter at guard
- Nick Tindall, Junior, 5-9, 220 – returning starter at guard
- Cherb Dolcine, Senior, 5-9, 245 – returning starter at center
- Anthony Torres, Junior, 6-1, 225 – returning starter at tackle
- The opposite tackle is up for grabs
Defense:
- Formation: 3-4
- Returning Starters: 6
Defensive Line:
- All three positions will be decided in camp
Linebacker:
- Dario DeJonge, Senior, 5-11, 215 – returning starter on inside
- Cole Given, Senior, 6-2, 205 – returning starter on inside
- Desmond Kauffman, Senior, 5-8, 175 – returning starter on outside; missed last half of season with injury
- Lewis Cassidy, Junior, 5-8, 175 – will rotate at opposite outside position
- Aidan Scannon, Senior, 6-0, 190 – will rotate at opposite outside position
Secondary:
- Quiyon “Q” McMillan, Senior, 6-2, 180 – 4-year starter at cornerback
- DJ Neree, Senior, 5-8, 165 – returning starter at cornerback
- Kenny Ezeukwu, Senior, 6-2, 185 – returning starter at safety
- The other safety is open for competition
Special Teams:
- Kicker and punter are undecided
- McMillan and Faeflen are the return men
Schedule:
- Saturday, 9/3, Burlington Township at home
- Friday, 9/9, at Notre Dame
- Saturday, 9/17, Trenton at home
- Saturday, 9/24, Steinert at home
- Friday, 9/30, at Hopewell Valley
- Saturday, 10/8, Ewing at home
- Friday, 10/14, at WIllingboro
- Saturday, 10/22, at Hamilton
Concerns:
- Replacing the defensive line
- Replacing good players
Recruiting:
- McMillian has received interest from Rutgers, Temple, and 1-AA programs
- McNulty is a 1-AA prospect
- Others are the D2/D3 variety
- Underclassmen:
- To be determined as the season progresses
Coach’s Comments:
“Every year is different. We have lost some good players and the entire defensive line. That will be our challenge. We have good kids back and we’ll make the best of it.” – Head Coach Milo McGuire