Woodbridge Barrons 

2021: 

• 7-3 
• Lost to Ridge in the North Jersey Section 1 Group 4 playoffs
• Scored 259 points: 25.90 average 
• Allowed 186 points: 18.60 average 
• Wins included Winslow, Colonia, Sayreville, and North Hunterdon 
• Losses were to Cranford and Scotch Plains 

Graduation: 

• WR/DB Isaiah Allen – Tennessee Tech, Lackawanna JC, and two other schools 
• OL/DL AJ Elhossiani – Shippensburg 
• QB Matt Stanton – Lock Haven 
• TE/DE Amir Wallace – Rowan 
• OL/DE Dylan Bradley – William Paterson 
• OL/LB Jayson Bradley – William Paterson 
• RB/DB Michael Calvert – WIlkes 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 4 

Quarterback: 

• Derek Anderson, Sophomore, 6-0, 165 – projected starter 

Running Back: 

• Mike Darkwah, Senior, 5-9, 170 – competing 
• Milton Davis, Senior, 5-9, 155 – competing 
• Tony Wright, Junior, 5-9, 160 – competing 
• Chrys Whyte, Junior, 5-10, 160 – competing 

Wide Receiver: 

• AJ Bosch, Junior, 5-9, 160 – returning starter 
• Bryan Anderson, Sophomore, 6-0, 160 – returning starter 
• Dean Fiore, Junior, 5-9, 160 – returning starter 
• Jordan WIlliams, Junior, 5-10, 150 – competing 
• Jahmel Brown, Senior, 6-0, 170 – competing 

Tight End/h-back: 

• Nadino Charles, Junior, 6-3, 190 – competing 
• Jayden Morales, Senior, 5-9, 170 – competing 

Offensive Line: 

• Jancarlos Mena, Sophomore, 6-3, 290 – projected starter at left tackle 
• Kaelyb Barahona, Senior, 6-1, 220 – returning starter at left guard 
• Laz Lisojo, Senior, 6-1, 195 – projected starter at center; started 2-3 games and started on defense 
• Julian Tavares, Senior, 6-1, 195 – projected starter at right guard 
• Kevin Rosario, Junior, 6-2, 270 – projected starter at right tackle 
• Mario Carbanaro, Junior, 5-10, 205 – in the mix and possible depth 
• Emmanuel Medina, Junior, 5-9, 250 – in the mix and possible depth 

Defense: 

• Formation: 4-3 
• Returning Starters: 5 

Defensive Line: 

• Kaelyb Barahona, Senior, 6-1, 220 – part of rotation at end 
• Julian Tavares, Senior, 6-1, 195 – part of rotation at end 
• Nadino Charles, Junior, 6-3, 190 – part of rotation at end 
• Jancarlos Mena, Sophomore, 6-3, 290 – part of rotation at tackle 
• Kevin Rosario, Junior, 6-2, 270 – part of rotation at tackle 
• Mario Carbanaro, Junior, 5-10, 205 – part of rotation at tackle 
• Emmanuel Medina, Junior, 5-9, 250 – part of rotation at tackle 

Linebacker:  

• Dean Fiore, Junior, 5-9, 160 – returning starter on strong side 
• Laz Lisojo, Senior, 6-1, 195 – returning starter in middle 
• Chris Milevoi, Sophomore, 5-10, 165 – competing on the weak side 
• Milton Davis, Senior, 5-9, 155 – competing on the weak side 
• Mike Darkwah, Senior, 5-9, 170 – competing on the weak side 

Secondary: 

• AJ Bosch, Junior, 5-9, 160 – returning starter at safety 
• Bryan Anderson, Sophomore, 6-0, 160 – returning starter at safety  
• Dennis Smith Jr, Senior, 5-9, 165 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Chrys Whyte, Junior, 5-10, 160 – competing at opposite corner 
• Jahmel Brown, Senior, 6-0, 170 – competing at opposite corner 
• Jordan WIlliams, Junior, 5-10, 150 – competing at opposite corner 

Special Teams: 

• Sophomore Izaiah Toliver is the kicker and junior Dean Fiore will punt 
• Bosch and Smith are the return men 

Schedule: 

• Friday, 8/26, Irvington at home 
• Friday, 9/2, Summit at home 
• Friday, 9/9, at Linden 
• Friday, 9/16, Cranford at home 
• Friday, 9/23, at Colonia 
• Friday, 9/30 , at Perth Amboy 
• Friday, 10/7, JFK (Iselin) at home 
• Friday, 10/14, at North Hunterdon 
• Friday, 10/21, Sayreville at home 

Concerns: 

• Youth 
• Inexperience in some spots 

Recruiting: 

• Barahona, Lisojo, Tavares, and Darkwah are potential D3 players
• Underclassmen:
• Bosch is a 1-AA/D3 prospect 
• Others need good seasons 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We’ve had a good offseason, so far. We only have ten seniors and will be dominated by underclassmen, but some of those underclassmen are very good. It will come down to maturity and growth over the coming weeks and we’re excited for the 2022 season.” – Head Coach Joe LaSala