WJFL COLONIAL DIVISION

Audubon, Deptford, Gloucester, Overbrook, Collingswood

Tim Search returns as Collingswood’s QB (Photo: Marc Narducci)

2021 Standings
Haddonfield 4-1, 10-3
Willingboro 4-1, 8-4
Delran 4-1, 6-3
Sterling 2-3, 5-5
West Deptford 1-4, 3-7
Collingswood 0-5, 2-9

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Coaches:Audubon: Dan Reed (8-2); Collingswood: Mike McKeown (16-22); Gloucester: Rob Bryan (24-24; 22-16 at Gloucester, 2-8 at Haddon Heights); Deptford: Pat Landis (1st season); Overbrook: Frank Wilczynski (31-37)

Preseason Golden 11
Scott Lynch 6-3, 210 Sr. QB Audubon
Billy Lindemuth 6-0, 180 Sr. WR-DB Audubon
Charlie Grady 6-3, 200 Sr. TE-LB Audubon
Dy’aire Talbert 5-11, 190 Sr. RB-DB Collingswood
Graciano Diaz 5-11, 265 Jr. C-NG Collingswood
Rashaun McQueen 6-2, 205 Jr. OL-DL Overbrook
David Haywood 6-3, 165 Sr. WR Overbroook
DeAngello Conquest 6-3, 170 Jr. QB Overbrook
Robert Long, 6-2, 165 Sr. WR-DB, Deptford
Jake Zearfoss 5-9, 180 Jr. RB-SS Gloucester
Mason Jankowski 5-9, 180 Sr. OL-LB Gloucester

Predicted order of finish
AUDUBON
It’s been a great recent run for Audubon. The Green Wave went 8-2 last season and are 15-3 in the last two years. The 7-1 record in 2020 was the most wins by the schools since going 9-2 in 1983. And then last year the Green Wave surpassed that total, made the playoffs, won a postseason game and then lost to Salem in the CJ Group 1 semifinals. Audubon finished a game behind Camden Catholic in last year’s Constitution Division race. Once again the Green Wave should be serious division contenders. This is a team with plenty of offensive firepower. Sr. QB Scott Lynch (6-3, 210) completed 119 of 206 passes for 2,002 yards and 25 TDs while rushing for 375 yards and 4 TDs on 50 carries. He was among several first-team all-conference players. Another was Sr. WR-LB Billy Lindemuth (6-0, 180), who had 32 receptions for 620 yards and 7 TDs along with 51 tackles, 3 INTs and 2 defensive TDs.  Sr. WR-S Zach Beebe (5-9, 165) was another first-team choice. He had 39 tackles, 3 INTs, and 10 receptions for 207 yards and 3 TDs. Sr. TE-LB Charlie Grady (6-3, 200) was another first-team choice. He had 19 receptions for 249 yards and 4 TDs and 56 tackles, 4 sacks and 8 TFL. Jr. RB-WR-S Luke Hoke (5-7, 150) had 47 carries for 437 yards and 6 TDs, 36 receptions for 643 yards and 8 TDs and 47 tackles in earning first-team honors. Jr. WR-DB Amari Pimentel (5-10, 160) had 15 tackles. Jr. WR-DB Charlie Copsetta (5-9, 140) added 23 tackles. Sr. LB Joe Moran (5-10, 170) had 35 tackles. So. PK Logan Gilbert (6-0, 145) converted 37-42 PATs. Two other returning starters are Sr. OL Nick Cristino (6-0, 185) and Jr. OL Sam Myers (5-10, 200). Jr. WR-LB Jack Dempsey (5-10, 150) is a key returning letter winner and newcomers to watch include Jr. OL-DL Jake Holland (6-0, 190) and Jr. OL-DL Dylan Pooley (5-8, 260).

OVERBROOK
The Rams went 8-2, earned a Group 2 playoff berth and  won the WJFL Classic Division. Now they move to the Colonial where they should remain a contender. Jr. OL-DL Rashaun McQueen (6-2, 205) was a first-team all-conference choice on offense. Sr. RB-LB Eddie Bupp (5-8, 185) was also first-team on offense after rushing for 1,051 yards (6.9 avg.) and 11 Tds. Another returning two-way player is Sr. WR-CB Zaphee Griggs (5-10, 175), who had 19 receptions for 248 yards and 3 Tds. Three other first-team selections are Jr. QB DeAngello Conquest (6-3, 170), Sr. WR David Haywood (6-3, 165) and Sr. LB Dillon Davis-Dixon (6-2, 180). Conquest completed 128-204 passes for 1,805 yards and 19 Tds. Haywood had 42 receptions for 512 yards and 4 scores. Davis-Dixon had 64 tackles, 12 TFL and 1 sack. Sr. WR Marc Anthony Wood (6-1, 165) had 27 receptions for 499 yards and 6 Tds. Sr. WR Devon Johnson (6-0, 185) had 16 receptions for 276 yards and 3 scores., Sr. OL-DL Jeovanni Guzman (6-2, 225) had 32 tackles. Sr. LB Bryce Powell (5-6, 155) recorded 57 tackles. Key returning letter winners include So. WR-LB Elvin Santiago (6-2, 165), Jr. RB-LB Josh Frazier (5-11, 165), Jr. WR-DB AJ Presby (5-11, 145), Sr. DL Jared Martin (6-0, 205), Sr. DB Saeed Ali-Johnson (5-10, 175), Jr. LB Dylan Mangini (5-11, 190), Sr. OL-DL Amari Smith (5-11, 210), Sr. OL-DL Richard Sorrento (6-0, 205), and So. OL-DL De’Vaughn Colter (5-10, 215).Among promising newcomers, Sr. RB-LB Jayson Chavous (6-2, 210) is a transfer from Lindenwold. Jr. WR-DB Camir Jones (5-11, 175) is a transfer from PA’s Academy Park.  So. OL-DL Ryan Burke (6-0, 220) is moving up from the JV.

GLOUCESTER
The Lions went 9-1 and won the WJFL Freedom Division last season. Joining the Colonial will be a step up in competition, but the Lions should be up to the task. Expect Gloucester to contend in the balanced Colonial. Jr. RB-SS Jake Zearfoss (5-9, 180) rushed for 325 yards (8.3 avg.) and 3 Tds in earning second-team all-conference honors on offense. Sr. OL-LB Mason Jankowski (5-9, 180) was a first-team choice on offense while also recording 62 tackles and 10 TFL. Sr. WR-DB John Daily (5-11, 170) was first-team on D after recording 25 tackles. Jr. OL-DL Justice Dolson (6-0, 190) recorded16 tackles. Jr. OL-LB Kaleb Wright (6-3, 190) had 21 tackles, 7 TFL and 2 sacks. Sr. TE-LB Cody Gardzielik (6-0, 200) had 35 tackles, 5 TFL and 2 sacks. Among players who saw action on at least one side of the ball was Jr. FB-LB Maddox Zane (6-0, 190) had 35 tackles. Jr. FB-DL Damere Finley (6-2, 225) had 31 tackles, 21 TFL and 4 sacks. So. RB-DB Mason Widman (5-11, 175) added 21 tackles, along with 272 yards rushing (10.8 avg.) and 5 Tds. Among returning letter winners, Jr. QB Jake Seibert (5-10, 170) completed 8-18 passes for 124 yards and 2 Tds. So. RB-LB Trevin Burkhardt (6-0, 180) had 22 tackles and rushed for 112 yards and 2 Tds. J.r WR-DB Jaden Garris (6-0, 175) had 16 tackles. Jr. RB-DB Ibyn Obey (5-7, 175) rushed for 211 yards and 4 Tds. Another key returning letter winners is Jr. Ol-DL Caiden Elmore (6-0, 215). Key newcomers include So WR-DB John Pfeffer (5-9, 170), Sr. OL-DL Jaquill Banks (5-11, 215) and So. OL-DL Jaden Thompson (6-1, 230)

COLLINGSWOOD
Last year the Panthers lost three close games (by a total of 22 points) to start the season and never rebounded during a 2-9 season. Now Collingswood will look to rebound and move to the .500 level against a schedule that is challenging, but not quite as difficult as last year. Sr. RB-DB Dy’aire Talbert (5-11, 190) was a first-team all-conference choice as a kick returner. He rushed for 1,005 yards (6.4 avg.) and 7 Tds. Sr. WR-FS Eddie Lopez (5-11, 180) is a four-year starter on D. He had 10 receptions for 170 yards and 2 touchdowns and 47 tackles and 1 INT. Jr. WR-DE Shakur Carter (6-2, 190) had 20 receptions for 341 yards and 2 touchdowns. Sr. SLOT-SS Jamir Daniels (5-10, 185) had 21 tackles and 1 INT. Other returning two-way players are Jr. C-NG Graciano Diaz (5-11, 265) and Sr. OG-MLB Max Roseboro (6-0, 195). Sr. QB Tim Search (6-3, 205) threw for 670 yards and 2 touchdowns. Sr. LB-S Justin Pilla had 32 tackles and two sacks. Sr. DT Bobby Fox (5-11, 200) added 25 tackles. Among key letter winners are Jr. OL-DL Vincenzo Angelucci Jr. (5-10, 200), Sr. SLOT-LB Matthew Jubb (5-8, 170), So. DT Nyeim Bennett (5-10, 260), So. OL-DL Matthew Malinowski (5-6, 155), and Jr. QB-DE Joseph Pritchett (5-10, 190), Jr. CB Trevor Whales (5-10. 175) and Jr. TE-DE Geremia Van Zandt (6-1, 205).

DEPTFORD
Pat Landis takes over for veteran Al Orio. Last year the Spartans went 2-7 while competing in the WJFL Royal. Now they look for improvement, especially with a strong turnout among an experienced team.. There are four returning two-way players, Sr. WR-DB Robert Long (6-2, 165), Sr. OL-DL Dimitris Katsmichas (6-1, 255), Sr. OL-DL Jonathan Schaffer (6-1, 293) and Sr. WR-DB-P Micky Nelson (5-8, 160). Nelson was a first-team all-conference punter. Jr. QB-DB-K CJ Carter (6-0, 175) was a first-team all-conference K. More importantly, he is moving to QB and battling for the top spot there. Sr. TE Quinn Burnette (6-1, 210), is moving to TE from the OL. Others who saw action on at least one side of the ball include Sr. RB Kevin Mosley (5-11, 165),  Sr. WR-DB Lathan Brown (6-1, 175), Sr. RB-SLOT Saleem Washington (5-9, 150), Sr. LB Dariyon Roane (5-11, 195) and Sr. OL Nick Campo (5-11, 215). Key returning letter winners include Jr. OL-LB Zion Cadas-Rodriquez (5-11, 215), Sr. OL-DL Uchenna Chukwueke (6-2, 220), Sr. OL-DL Mark Hewitt (6-1, 225), Sr. OL-DL Muhammad Farooqu (6-1, 235), Sr. LB Ryan Rossmaier (5-10, 170), Sr. RB-LB Eddie Walters (5-10, 160), Sr. OL-LB Tom Anderson (5-11, 195) and Sr. OL-DL Dustin Amorosi (5-10, 225). Jr. OL-DL Leonardo Malo (6-2, 295), a transfer from Gateway, is among the newcomers. Others include Jr. WR-DB Manny Perdue (5-8, 145), Jr. RB-WR-DB Darryl Wayman (5-10, 155), Jr. OL-DL Will Dolan (5-10, 245), Jr. WR-DB Bryce Dunn (5-10, 245), Jr. OL-DL Connor Trantas (6-2, 240), Sr. LB Mike Rebenson (5-9, 180), So. LB Brooklyn Bell (5-10, 180) and Jr. OL-DL Kevin Sokhom (5-7, 190).


2021 Scores
AUDUBON (8-2)
Sept. 2 Burlington City, 41-14
Sept. 10 at Cinnaminson, 31-6
Sept. 18 at Haddon Heights, 35-25
Sept. 24 at Camden Catholic, 6-48
Oct. 2 Princeton, 41-35
Oct. 8 Gateway, 48-30
Oct. 23 Bishop Eustace, 42-0
Nov. 6 Gateway, 34-14
Nov. 13 at Salem, 7-42
Nov. 25 at Haddon Township, 40-20

DEPTFORD (2-7)
Sept. 3 Haddon Heights, 3-18
Sept. 10 at Pennsauken, 8-35
Sept. 17 Triton, 7-17
Sept. 24 at Delsea, 7-42
Oct. 1 Mainland, 28-34 (OT)
Oct. 8 Cumberland, 24-6
Oct. 15 Hammonton, 3-7
Oct. 22 at Clearview, 14-34
Nov. 3 Holy Cross, 56-0

GLOUCESTER (9-1)
Sept. 3 Haddon Township, 42-6
Sept. 10 Bordentown, 40-7
Sept. 24 at Wildwood, 60-22
Oct. 8 at Palmyra, 41-6
Oct. 15 at Pitman, 42-6
Oct. 22 Maple Shade, 27-14
Oct. 28 Riverside, 48-0
Nov. 5 New Egypt, 21-14
Nov. 13 at Paulsboro, 14-20
Nov. 25 Gloucester Catholic, 56-0

OVERBROOK (8-2)
Aug. 27 at Clayton, 20-6
Sept. 4 Princeton, 26-7
Sept. 10 at Robbinsville, 35-28
Sept. 18  Pennsville, 36-6
Sept. 25 Haddon Township, 42-7
Sept. 30 at New Egypt, 3-0
Oct. 8 Maple Shade, 14-22
Oct. 23 at Gloucester Catholic, 49-0
Oct. 28 at Lindenwold, 49-0
Nov. 6 at Hillside, 0-34

COLLINGSWOOD (2-9)
Aug. 27 Marple Newtown PA (at Ocean City), 8-14
Sept. 2 at Paul VI, 7-17
Sept. 10 at Sterling, 20-26
Sept. 17 Woodstown, 0-36
Sept. 24 at West Deptford, 2-39
Oct. 1 Willingboro, 12-16
Oct. 8 Middle Township, 13-7 (OT)
Oct. 15 Delran, 6-35
Oct. 22 at Haddonfield, 0-31
Oct. 28 Cinnaminson, 7-19
Nov. 4 Lower Cape May, 55-32

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