Post 850 – Team Preview 2022: Pennsauken Indians

Pennsauken Indians 

2021: 

  • 8-3 
  • Lost to Millville in the South Jersey Group 4 semi-finals after beating Central in the opening round 
  • Scored 332 points: 30.18 average 
  • Allowed 205 points: 18.64 average 
  • Wins included Camden Catholic, Highland Regional, Timber Creek, and Ewing 
  • Losses were to Burlington Township and Camden 

Graduation: 

  • OL London English – Lincoln University 

Offense: 

  • Formation: Multiple Spread 
  • Returning Starters: 6 

Quarterback: 

  • Dante Viccharelli, Junior, 6-0, 175 – returning starter 

Running Back: 

  • Elijah Jennings, Junior, 5-8, 170 – returning starter 
  • Karon Ali, Freshman, 5-8, 165 – may see some action 
  • Shane Kenner, Senior, 6-0, 205 – will play fullback when used; started on defense 

Wide Receiver: 

  • Kahlil Ali, Senior, 6-2, 190 – 4-year starter 
  • Jalen Brown, Senior, 5-8, 160 – returning starter 
  • Premier Wynn, Senior, 5-9, 155 – projected starter; started on defense 
  • There is open competition for the fourth receiver when used 

Tight End: 

  • Isaiah Jones, Junior, 6-0, 210 – returning starter 

Offensive Line: 

  • Gervon Johnson, Senior, 6-0, 300 – 4-year starter 
  • Dante Morrison, Senior, 5-10, 235 – projected starter somewhere on the line; started two games 
  • There are currently six or seven players competing for the remaining three positions 

Defense: 

  • Formation: 4-3 
  • Returning Starters: 8  

Defensive Line: 

  • Kelvin Bishop, Senior, 6-1, 218 – returning starter 
  • Jayden Farmer, Junior, 6-0, 230 – returning starter 
  • Gervon Johnson, Senior, 6-0, 300 – returning starter at tackle 
  • The other tackle is undecided 

Linebacker: 

  • Shane Kenner, Senior, 6-0, 205 – returning starter in the middle 
  • Isaiah Jones, Junior, 6-0, 210 – returning starter on the outside 
  • The other outside linebacker will be determined in camp 

Secondary: 

  • Kahlil Ali, Senior, 6-2, 190 – 4-year starter at cornerback 
  • Premier Wynn, Senior, 5-9, 155 – returning starter at cornerback 
  • Bronze Whitmore, Junior, 5-9, 150 – projected starter at safety after starting six games 
  • The other safety is undecided 

Special Teams: 

  • Senior Sean Rullo returns at kicker and punter 
  • Ali, Jennings, and Wynn are the return men 

Schedule: 

  • Thursday, 9/1, Cherry Hill West at home 
  • Saturday, 9/10, at Eastside (Camden) 
  • Friday, 9/16, at Burlington Township 
  • Thursday, 9/22, Trenton at home 
  • Friday, 9/30, Delran at home 
  • Friday, 10/7, Willingboro at home 
  • Friday, 10/14, at Camden Catholic 
  • Saturday, 10/22, at Vineland 

**Eastside (Camden) was Woodrow WIlson 

Concerns: 

  • The offensive line: finding the right places 

Recruiting: 

  • Ali has verballed to Boston College
  • Wynn may run track; part of 4 x 4 relays in the 400 meters that won a Group State Championship 
  • Kenner has received D2 looks 
  • Brown can play D3 
  • Gervon Johnson can play somewhere 
  • Underclassmen: 
  • Jennings has seven offers, including Boston College, Temple, Coastal Carolina, and Ole Miss 
  • Karon Ali, a freshman, has talent, but it is very early 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We’re going to be in the thick of things with a bunch of guys returning. We think our running back is going to be special, we have a top receiver, and our quarterback returns.” – Head Coach Clinton Tabb

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