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