Vineland Fighting Clan
2021:
- 2-10
- Beat Atlantic City and lost to Bridgeton in the consolation series
- Scored 105 points: 8.75 average
- Allowed 337 points: 28.08 average
- Their other win came against Lenape
- Losses included Millville, Ocean City, St. Augustine, Shawnee, and Clearview
Graduation:
- RB Anthony Arthur – Wagner
- WR/DB Byron Blakely – College of New Jersey (TCNJ)
- WR/LB Antwain Rivera – Seton Hill
- LB Nazhi Tatem – Alvernia
- LB Jahmer Bryson – Florida Central Tech
Offense:
- Formation: Multiple Spread
- Returning Starters: 5
Quarterback:
- Daniel Russo, Sophomore, 6-0, 200 – returning starter
Running Back:
- Prince Bortey, Junior, 5-9, 180 – competing: East Orange transfer
- Josean Serrano, Senior, 5-10, 200 – competing
- Charles Clark, Sophomore, 5-9, 175 – competing
Wide Receiver:
- James Hitchens, Senior, 6-2, 175 – returning starter
- Tyrell Powell, Junior, 6-0, 165 – projected starter; started on defense
- Zha’Vian Diaz, Sophomore, 5-9, 140 – competing and will see action; saw time
- Joshua Cephas, Junior, 5-8, 160 – competing and will play
- DJ Clark, Senior, 5-11, 175 – in the rotation; started on defense
Tight End:
- Charles Burt, Junior, 6-1, 210 – returning starter
Offensive Line:
- Emmanuel Doivilus, Senior, 6-5, 250 – projected starter at left tackle; started on defense
- Patrick Gilbert, Junior, 6-2, 315 – returning starter at center
- Sabyan Chandler, Junior, 6-3, 275 – projected starter at right guard; started on defense
- Jameson Blanding, Junior, 6-7, 310 – returning starter at right tackle; competing
- Jordan Bennett, Senior, 6-2, 290 – competing at right tackle
- Gavin Gallo, Junior, 6-1, 195 – competing at left guard
- Julio Garcia, Senior, 6-1, 200 – competing at left guard
- Derek Ockimey, Senior, 6-1, 230 – competing at left guard
Defense:
- Formation: Multiple 4-2-5/4-3
- Returning Starters: 5
Defensive Line:
- Emmanuel Doivilus, Senior, 6-5, 250 – returning starter at end
- Sabyan Chandler, Junior, 6-3, 275 – returning starter at tackle
- Julio Garcia, Senior, 6-1, 200 – will see actin at end and tackle
- Derek Ockimey, Senior, 6-1, 230 – competing at tackle and nose guard
- Charles Burt, Junior, 6-1, 210 – competing at end
Linebacker:
- Tayshun Newman, Junior, 6-2, 215 – returning starter
- Daniel Russo, Sophomore, 6-0, 200 – projected starter
- Gavin Gallo, Junior, 6-1, 195 – competing
- Ryan Carter, Junior, 5-10, 225 – competing
- Noah Cruz, Sophomore, 6-0, 200 – competing
Secondary:
- Tyrell Powell, Junior, 6-0, 165 – returning starter at cornerback
- DJ Clark, Senior, 5-11, 175 – returning starter at cornerback
- James Hitchens, Senior, 6-2, 175 – projected starter at free safety
- Zha’Vian Diaz, Sophomore, 5-9, 140 – competing at strong safety
- Bryce Wilson, Sophomore, 5-11, 200 – competing at strong safety
- Mark Mutcherson, Sophomore, 6-1, 165 – competing at strong safety
Special Teams:
- Junior Colin Graiff returns at kicker and Mutcherson will be the punter
- DJ Clark and Diaz will be the return men
Schedule:
- Friday, 8/26, Oakcrest at home
- Friday, 9/2, at Bridgeton
- Friday, 9/9, at Clearview
- Friday, 9/16, Kingsway at home
- 9/23-24, Bye Week
- Friday, 9/30, at Washington Township
- Friday, 10/7, Holy Spirit at home
- Friday, 10/14, at Egg Harbor
- Saturday, 10/22, Pennsauken at home
- Thursday, 11/24, Millville at home
Concerns:
- Getting started on the right foot, have early success, and build on that
- Varsity experience
Recruiting:
- Doivilus has offers from William & Mary and Howard
- Hitchens is a 1-AA prospect
- Others may play D3
- Underclassmen:
- Powell is likely a Patriot/Ivy League candidate
- Blanding and Gilbert have 1-AA potential
- Russo,a sophomore, has a chance to be 1-A as a linebacker or quarterback
Coach’s Comments:
“We’ve been working hard this offseason with a good culture. The kids have been great and have done what is required to be successful. The seniors have stepped up.” – Head Coach Dan Russo