Post 917 – Team Preview 2022: Cinnaminson Pirates

Cinnaminson Pirates 

2021: 

  • 2-8 
  • Lost to Pemberton in the consolation round 
  • Scored 116 points: 11.60 average 
  • Allowed 248 points: 24.80 average 
  • Wins came against Bishop Eustace and Collingswood 
  • Losses included Salem, Delran, Audubon, Haddon Heights, and Camden Catholic

Graduation: 

  • None 

Offense: 

  • Formation: Multiple Spread 
  • Returning Starters: 10 

Quarterback: 

  • Jack Zarnawski, Senior, 5-10, 180 – 3-year starter 

Running Back: 

  • Brian Finnerty, Junior, 5-10, 190 – returning starter 
  • Kyle Willis, Junior, 5-8, 160 – returning starter 
  • Ed Davis, Senior, 5-10, 180 – will see snaps; missed 2021 with an injury 

Fullback (situational): 

  • Manny Brown, Junior, 5-10, 170 – will see action; started on defense 
  • Victor Meira, Junior, 6-0, 200 – will see action 

Wide Receiver: 

  • Mike Beers, Junior, 6-2, 190 – returning starter 
  • Adam Horner, Senior, 6-2, 180 – returning starter 
  • Ryan Hess, Senior, 6-1, 170 – returning starter; currently injured 
  • Jimmy Loughran, Junior, 6-1, 180 – projected starter 

Tight End: 

  • Colton Urwiler, Senior, 6-2, 210 – projected starter; started on defense  

Offensive Line: 

  • Isaiah Ruiz, Senior, 6-0, 190 – returning starter at center 
  • Alexander Santiago, Senior, 6-0, 220 – returning starter at guard 
  • Amare Gantt, Senior, 6-2, 250 – projected starter at guard 
  • Malicah Etienne, Senior, 6-6, 260 – returning starter at tackle 
  • Josh Neel, Senior, 6-4, 250 – returning starter at tackle 
  • Caine Block, Sophomore, 6-0, 235 – part of rotation along the line 

Defense: 

  • Formation: 4-3 
  • Returning Starters: 8 

Defensive Line: 

  • Manny Brown, Junior, 5-10, 170 – returning starter at end 
  • Colton Urwiler, Senior, 6-2, 210 – returning starter at end 
  • Isaiah Ruiz, Senior, 6-0, 190 – part of rotation at end 
  • Malicah Etienne, Senior, 6-6, 260 – returning starter at tackle 
  • Caine Block, Sophomore, 6-0, 235 – projected starter at tackle 
  • Alexander Santiago, Senior, 6-0, 220 – part of rotation at tackle 
  • Amare Gantt, Senior, 6-2, 250 – part of rotation at tackle 
  • Josh Neel, Senior, 6-4, 250 – part of rotation at tackle 

Linebacker: 

  • Isaiah Ruiz, Senior, 6-0, 190 – returning starter in middle 
  • Ed Davis, Senior, 5-10, 180 – projected starter on outside 
  • Mike Beers, Junior, 6-2, 190 – projected starter on outside 
  • Ryan Hess, Senior, 6-1, 170 – returning starter on outside; currently injured 
  • JJ Straub, Freshman, 6-3, 200 – part of rotation 

Secondary: 

  • Brian Finnerty, Junior, 5-10, 190 – returning starter at safety 
  • Jack Zarnawski, Senior, 5-10, 180 – 3-year starter at safety 
  • Tony Udotong, Junior, 5-10, 170 – returning starter at cornerback 
  • Jimmy Loughran, Junior, 6-1, 180 – projected starter at cornerback 
  • Kyle Willis, Junior, 5-8, 160 – part of rotation at cornerback and safety 
  • Nasir Paige, Sophomore, 5-8, 150 – part of the rotation at cornerback and safety 

Special Teams: 

  • Freshman Aiden Burk will be the kicker and junior Gavin Prendergast will punt 
  • Loughran and WIllis will be the return men 

Schedule: 

  • Thursday, 9/1, Collingswood at home 
  • Friday, 9/9, at New Egypt 
  • Friday, 9/16, at Burlington City 
  • Friday, 9/23, Delran at home 
  • Friday, 9/30, at Bordentown 
  • Friday, 10/7, Maple Shade at home  
  • Friday, 10/14, at Seneca 
  • Friday, 10/22, Pemberton at home 

Concerns: 

  • Learning how to win 

Recruiting: 

  • Etienne has 1-AA and D2 interest 
  • Neel, Hess, and Zarnawski are D3 prospects 
  • Underclassmen: 
  • Beers is the top junior prospect 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We have 18 lettermen returning with 58 players in the program plus 25 freshmen. Last year was tough after losing almost everyone, but things look better and I am happy with our recent scrimmage.” – Head Coach Mario Petrizi

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