Willingboro Chimeras
2021:
- 8-4
- Lost to Point Pleasant Boro in the South Jersey Group 2 sectional finals, beat Nottingham in the semifinals, and Sterling in the first round
- Scored 205 points: 18.64 average – does not include forfeited game
- Allowed 180 points: 16.36 average – does not include forfeited game
- Wins included Haddonfield, West Deptford, and New Providence
- Losses were to Cedar Creek, Delran, and Haddon Heights
Graduation:
- RB/LB Bryson Bright – Lafayette
- RB/DL Nasir Abney – Kean
- QB Chris Schoemer – American International
- DB Eric Wilson – Diamond Football Academy (Tx)
- OL Zyaire McNeil – Delaware Valley
- DB Jaheim Wright – Delaware Valley
- LB Andrew Campbell – Eastern U
- C Christopher Johnson – Delaware State for track & field
- DB/WR Anais Hughes – Rowan for track & field
Offense:
- Formation: Multiple Spread
- Returning Starters: 3
Quarterback:
- Lamar Best, Freshman, 5-11, 170 – projected starter
Running Back:
- Derek Fryer, Senior, 5-10, 185 – will share duties
- Derrick Bryant, Junior, 5-10, 180 – will share duties
- Terrance Knighton, Freshman, 5-9, 160 – will share duties
Wide Receiver:
- Jayson Harris, Senior, 5-10, 175 – returning starter in the slot
- Khamaad Rice, Senior, 6-2, 175 – projected starter
- Mamadou Bah, Senior, 5-11, 170 – projected starter
- Darold Coleman, Freshman, 5-11, 160 – will start and play in 4-WR sets
Tight End:
- Jordan Richardson-Wright, Sophomore, 6-2, 230 – will play; played often last year
- Damar Jackson, Junior, 6-3, 235 – will see action
- Terill Yankson, Junior, 5-10, 205 – will see action
- Goddyr Holloway, Junior, 6-1, 210 – will see action
Offensive Line:
- Derrick Swain, Junior, 6-0, 250 – returning starter at left tackle
- Michael Brim, Senior, 6-1, 315 – projected starter at left guard; injured all of 2021
- Nicholas Scruggs, Junior, 5-9, 230 – projected starter at center; started some games
- Julian Williams, Junior, 6-1, 235 – returning starter at right tackle
- Isayah Greene, Senior, 6-0, 240 – projected starter at right tackle; rotated in 2019 and first year he has played since then
- Noah Tinsley, Senior, 6-2, 220 – part of rotation at guard and tackle
Defense:
- Formation: 3-3 Stack
- Returning Starters: 3
Defensive Line:
- Darian Rashad, Senior, 6-2, 215 – returning starter
- Damar Jackson, Junior, 6-3, 235 – part of 3-man rotation at opposite end
- Goddyr Holloway, Junior, 6-1, 210 – part of 3-man rotation at opposite end
- Desmond Roach, Junior, 6-0, 175 – part of 3-man rotation at opposite end
- Jaelen Johnson, sophomore, 5-9, 240 – part of rotation at nose guard
- Olalekan Adeyele, Sophomore, 5-9, 240 – part of rotation at nose guard
- Zion Long, Sophomore, 6-1, 350 – part of rotation at nose guard
Linebacker:
- Karim Nassir, Senior, 5-11, 200 – returning starter on strong side stack
- Jordan Richardson-Wright, Sophomore, 6-2, 230 – projected starter in middle stack; saw action at end
- Derek Fryer, Senior, 5-10, 185 – projected starter on weak side stack
- Terill Yankson, Junior, 5-10, 205 – part of the rotation
- Nyamah Kolligebo, Senior, 5-11, 200 – part of the rotation
Secondary:
- Jarelle Taylor, Junior, 5-7, 150 – returning starter at weak safety
- Derrick Bryant, Junior, 5-10, 180 – projected starter at strong safety
- Khamaad Rice, Senior, 6-2, 175 – projected starter at free safety
- Zahir Bryant, Freshman, 5-7, 145 – part of rotation at strong and weak safety
- Jackson Murry, Junior, 5-8, 160 – projected starter at cornerback
- Nasir Hawkins, Junior, 6-0, 165 – competing at opposite corner
- Jahsir Robinson, Senior, 6-0, 160 – competing at opposite corner
Special Teams:
- Freshman Lamar Best will be the punter and they are still determining who the kicker is
- Harris, Knighton, Taylor, and Rice are the return men
Schedule:
- Friday, 9/2, Ramapo at home
- Friday, 9/9, at Timber Creek
- Friday, 9/16, at Delran
- Friday, 9/23, at St. Joe’s (Hammonton)
- Friday, 9/30, Camden Eastside at home
- Friday, 10/7, at Pennsauken
- Friday, 10/14, Nottingham
- Friday, 10/21, Burlington Township at home
Concerns:
- Youth and inexperience
- Difficult schedule
Recruiting:
- Jayson Harris is currently under the radar
- Other seniors need a good year
- Underclassmen:
- Derrick Bryant is the top junior
- Best is the top freshman
Coach’s Comments:
“We are very young. We have a very tough schedule for a Group 2 school, which has become the norm for us – that’s OK. If we manage it well, we can become a good team by the end of the year.” – Head Coach Steve Everette