Madison Dodgers 

2021: 

• 3-7 
• Lost to North Warren in the consolation game 
• Scored 221 points: 22.10 average 
• Allowed 224 points: 22.40 average 
• Wins came against Verona, Hoboken, and Parsippany 
• Losses were against Immaculata, Morris Catholic, Caldwell, Mountain Lakes, Hanover Park, and Lenape Valley 

Graduation: 

• RB/LB Luke Dennison – Gettysburg 

Offense: 

• Formation: Wing T 
• Returning Starters: 6 

Quarterback: 

• Brayton Boyer, Senior, 6-0, 180 – returning starter 

Running Back: 

• Jayson Candelario, Senior, 5-7, 165 – returning starter at fullback 
• Luke D’Ambola, Junior, 6-0, 190 – provides depth at fullback 
• Anthony Contessa, Senior, 5-11, 155 – returning starter at halfback 
• Greg Randall, Junior, 6-1, 180 – will rotate at other halfback; saw action 
• Dante Izzo, Senior, 5-11, 155 – will rotate at other halfback; saw action 

Wide Receiver: 

• Robert Ferris, Senior, 6-2, 175 – returning starter 
• Joaquin Izzo, Senior, 5-11, 155 – provides depth; saw action 

Tight End: 

• Cade LaFerriere, Senior, 6-0, 175 – returning starter 

Offensive Line: 

• Skyler Pastro, Senior, 6-1, 200 – projected starter at left tackle; started on defense 
• Aniello Vacchiano, Senior, 6-0, 200 – returning starter at left guard 
• Joe DeMarzo, Senior, 6-1, 180 – projected starter at center 
• James Amorosi, Junior, 5-11, 210 – projected starter at right guard 
• Jack O’Donnell, Junior, 5-11, 200 – projected starter at right tackle 
• Jay Maimone, Senior, 6-0, 240 – depth along the line 

Defense: 

• Formation: 4-3 
• Returning Starters: 5 

Defensive Line: 

• Cade LaFerriere, Senior, 6-0, 175 – returning starter at end 
• Brandon Quintero, Junior, 6-0, 180 – projected starter at end 
• Jonathan Erickson, Sophomore, 6-2, 175 – provides depth at end 
• Skyler Pastro, Senior, 6-1, 200 – returning starter at tackle 
• Aniello Vacchiano, Senior, 6-0, 200 – projected starter at tackle 
• Jay Maimone, Senior, 6-0, 240 – part of rotation at tackle 
• Andres Panagos, Junior, 6-3, 240 – provides depth at tackle 

Linebacker: 

• Luke D’Ambola, Junior, 6-0, 190 – projected starter in middle 
• Joe DeMarzo, Senior, 6-1, 180 – projected starter on outside 
• James Amorosi, Junior, 5-11, 210 – projected starter on outside 
• Jayson Candelario, Senior, 5-7, 165 – provides depth; saw action 

Secondary: 

• Dante Izzo, Senior, 5-11, 155 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Joaquin Izzo, Senior, 5-11, 155 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Robert Ferris, Senior, 6-2, 175 – returning starter at safety 
• Anthony Contessa, Senior, 5-11, 155 – projected starter at safety 
• Greg Randall, Junior, 6-1, 180 – provides depth at cornerback and safety 

Special Teams: 

• Senior Brayton Boyer returns at kicker and punter 
• Randall, Contessa, and both Izo’s will be the return men 

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 9/1, at Verona 
• Saturday, 9/10, Hanover Park at home 
• Saturday, 9/17, Mountain Lakes at home 
• Friday, 9/23, at Pequannock 
• Saturday, 10/1, Mendham at home 
• Friday, 10/7, at Caldwell 
• Friday, 10/14, at Jefferson 
• Friday, 10/21, Morris Catholic at home 

Concerns: 

• Numbers in the program 
• Inexperience on the offensive line 

Recruiting: 

• His senior prospects are D3 
• Randall and D’Ambola are the top juniors 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We’re excited about this year with one of the best offseasons we’ve had in the last few years. We’re very optimistic to compete against division and playoff opponents.” – Head Coach Chris Kubik