Jackson Jaguars 

2021: 

• 3-6 
• Did not play in consolation 
• Scored 150 points: 16.67 average 
• Allowed 181 points: 20.11 average 
• Wins were against Brick, Marlboro, and Jackson Liberty 
• Losses were against Middletown South, Freehold Boro, Southern, Long Branch, Manalapan, and Holmdel 

Graduation: 

• OL/DL Eric Ibe – New Haven 
• LB Tom Widawsky – King’s College 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple-I 
• Returning Starters: 7 

Quarterback: 

• Tai Mann, Senior, 6-1, 200 – 3-year starter 

Running Back: 

• Aidan Sweeney, Senior, 6-0, 195 – returning starter 
• Jonah Glenn, Freshman, 5-10, 175 – will spell Sweeney 

Fullback: 

• Brandon Bigelow, Junior, 5-9, 195 – returning starter 

Wide Receiver: 

• Albert D’Alessandro, Junior, 5-10, 170 – returning starter 
• Jaiden Hernandez, Junior, 5-10, 180 – returning starter 
• Frankie Castellano, Junior, 6-1, 175 – competing for the third  receiver; will see action 
• Ryan Jagodzinski, Junior, 5-9, 185 – competing for the third  receiver; will see action 
• Mehki Cherry, Senior, 6-3, 180 – key reserve 

Tight End: 

• Shaun Hubbard, Junior, 5-11, 205 – will see action; started on defense 

Offensive Line: 

• Harold Mee, Sophomore, 6-1, 250 – projected starter at left tackle 
• Zach Elfashney, Junior, 6-0, 215 – competing at left tackle 
• Ryan Fischer, Senior, 6-3, 265 – returning starter at left guard 
• Dylan Kronseder, Senior, 6-0, 260 – projected starter at center; started some games at guard 
• Austin Comire, Junior, 6-2, 245 – projected starter at right guard; started half the season and started on defense 
• Lucas Stahlnecker, Senior, 6-3, 255 – returning starter at right tackle 

Defense: 

• Formation: 4-3 Base 
• Returning Starters: 7 

Defensive Line: 

• Angelo Nicosia, Senior, 5-9, 215 – returning starter at end 
• Shaun Hubbard, Junior, 5-11, 205 – returning starter at end 
• Samir Lee, Junior, 6-3, 235 – part of rotation at end  
• Ryan Fischer, Senior, 6-3, 265 – returning starter at tackle 
• Austin Comire, Junior, 6-2, 245 – returning starter at tackle 
• Zach Elfashney, Junior, 6-0, 215 – part of rotation at tackle 
• Dylan Kronseder, Senior, 6-0, 260 –  part of rotation at tackle 

Linebacker: 

• Mike Cipriano, Senior, 5-10, 190 – returning starter on strong side, moving from middle 
• Brandon Bigelow, Junior, 5-9, 195 – returning starter in middle, moving from outside 
• Tyler Domanico, Senior, 5-8, 175 – competing on  weak side 
• Marques Simmelkjaer, Sophomore, 5-11, 175 – competing on  weak side 

Secondary: 

• Tai Mann, Senior, 6-1, 200 – returning starter at both cornerback and safety 
• Albert D’Alessandro, Junior, 5-10, 170 – projected starter at safety  
• Jaiden Hernandez, Junior, 5-10, 180 – projected starter at safety 
• Frankie Castellano, Junior, 6-1, 175 – competing at cornerback; will see action 
• Ryan Jagodzinski, Junior, 5-9, 185 – competing at cornerback; will see action 

Special Teams: 

• Senior Alexey Tselichtchev returns at kicker, while senior Angelo Nicosia will punt 
• D’Alessandro and Hernandez will be the return men 

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 9/1, Brick Memorial at home 
• Friday, 9/9, at Howell 
• Friday, 9/16, Colts Neck at home 
• Friday, 9/23, Freehold Boro at home 
• Friday, 9/30, at Jackson Liberty  
• Saturday, 10/8, at Marlboro 
• Friday, 10/14, Donovan Catholic at home 
• Friday, 10/21, at Freehold Township 

Concerns: 

• Depth on the offensive line

Recruiting: 

• Mann has Patriot and Ivy League interest 
• Fischer has interest from Bryant 
• Others may be at high-academic schools in D3 
• Underclassmen:
• D’Alessandro and Hernandez are recruitable players at the D2/D3 level 
• Hubbard is a very good player with a height issue 

Coach’s Comments: 

“A lot of young players gained experience, including sophomores. We have a talented junior class with some senior anchors. Last year was tough, but not from a lack of effort and the future looks bright.” – Head Coach Vin Mistretta