2021 Standings
Middle Township 5-0, 8-2
Lower Cape May 4-1, 5-5
Clayton 3-2, 6-4
Pennsville 2-3, 3-7
Schalick 1-4, 4-6
Cumberland 0-5, 1-8
Coaches: Absegami: Jim Harritopulos (1st season); Atlantic City: Keenan Wright (4-13); Bridgeton: Steven Lane (12-23); Egg Harbor Township: Kevin Stetser (31-47); Mainland Chuck Smith (54-66, 26-32 at Mainland, 28-34 at Oakcrest); Oakcrest: Mike Forest (3-7).
Preseason Golden 11
Eugene Allen 6-4, 240 Sr. OG-DE Egg Harbor Township
Mike Simeon 5-10, 230 Jr. DE Egg Harbor Township
Christian Rando 6-1, 195 Sr. QB Egg Harbor Township
Nevaeh Morris 6-4, 265 Sr. OT-DL Bridgeton
Ja’Briel Mace 5-9, 170 Sr. RB-CB Mainland
Marlon Leslie 6-2, 210 Sr. QB-S Mainland
Paul Lombardo 6-2, 210 Sr. OL-DL Mainland
Aldrich Doe 6-3, 190 Sr. WR-DB Oakcrest
Jahmod Forbey 6-0, 260 Sr. OL-DL Atlantic City
Tyliqk Sims 6-1, 180 Sr. WR-DB Atlantic City
Gabriel Wilkins 6-2, 265 Jr. OL-DL Absegami
Predicted order of finish
MAINLAND
Last year Mainland went 4-6, 2-2 while competing in the Tri-County Royal Division. Now the Mustangs figure to continue in the newly constructed United, especially with the return of 20 starters. Sr. QB-S Marlon Leslie (6-2, 210) threw for 262 yards and 2 Tds, but rushed for 731 yards (7.8 avg.) and 8 Tds. Sr. RB-CB Ja’Briel Mace (5-9, 170) is a Villanova commit. He rushed for 937 yards (7.2 avg.) and 10 Tds. Leslie and Mace were first-team all-conference selections on offense, as was Sr. OL-DL Paul Lombardo (6-2, 210). So. OL-DL Dan DeFeo (6-0, 210) was a second-team choice on offense. Jr. TE-LB J.J. Sinclair (5-8, 200), and Jr. RB-FS Stephen Ordille (5-7, 160) were second-team choices on D. Others who saw action on at least one side of the ball include Sr. WR-LB Nick Wagner (6-1, 170), Sr. OL-LB Nate Wagner (5-10, 170), Sr. SLOT-LB Cohen Cook (5-10, 165), Sr. SLOT-CB Joe Sheeran (5-10, 165), Jr. TE-LB Hunter Watson (6-0, 155), Jr. WR-CB Jamie Tyson (5-11, 160), Sr. OL-NG Eric Ingram (5-9, 185), Sr. OL-DE Nick Timek (5-10, 225), Jr. OT-DL Zach Hodges (6-0, 230) and Sr. C-DE Lamont Holloway, Jr. (5-8, 253). Among the key newcomers on this veteran team are RB-LB Rocco DiBaso (5-10, 170), So. OL-DL Ethan Schock (5-11, 170) and So. WR-DB Khaleeb Foster (5-8, 150).
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP
The Eagles are coming off a 7-4 season while competing in the WJFL Independence. Included was a Group 5 playoff berth, where EHT lost in the first round to Cherokee. The one returning two-way performer is Sr. OG-DE Eugene Allen (6-4, 240), a second-team all-conference choice on D. The Eagles have 10 players who saw action on at least one side of the ball. Sr. QB Christian Rando (6-1, 195) threw for 617 yards and 7 Tds and ran for 158 yards and 5 scores. Sr. WR Xavier Bullock (6-5, 185) had 17 receptions for 333 yards and 4 Tds. Jr. DE Mike Simeon (5-10, 230) had 53 tackles, 17.5 TFL and 6.5 sacks. Sr. LB Dylan Camp (5-10, 180) had 42 tackles, 4.5 TFL and 2 sacks. Jr. LB Evan Mensch (6-0, 180) had 34 tackles. Sr. DB Leon Ellis (5-10, 195) had 38 tackles. Sr. DB Michael Wiedemann (5-8, 170) had 13 tackles and 2 INTs. Sr.P Joey Marten (6-1, 180) averaged 38.5 yards on 11 punts. Other returning starters are Jr. OT Noah Holiday (6-2, 200) and Sr. OT Dorrell Cesar (6-1, 250). Key letter winners include So. TE-DT TJ Biglan (6-0, 210), Jr. OG-DT Owen Andrews (6-1, 210), Jr. RB-DB Kemun Council (5-9, 165), Jr. WR-LB Bryce Jackson (6-1, 205), Jr. LB Calvin Johnson (5-10, 175), Jr. RB-LB Eric Russ (5-11, 180), Jr. TE-DE Zion Woodford (6-0, 190), Sr. WR-DB Michael Couvaras (5-8, 150), Sr. LB Ryan Ewlyakoubi (5-10, 185), Sr. WR-LB William Heller (6-2, 180), Sr. OC Jacob Kennedy (6-2, 290) and Sr. K Claran McGreevy (5-8, 150). So. OT-DT Aiden Kaiser (6-5, 305) is a transfer from Holy Spirit. So. WR-DB Jamelian Walker (5-9, 175) is a transfer from Williamstown. Another key newcomer is Sr. WR-LB Chris Griffin (6-1, 195).
ABSEGAMI
After a 5-3 season in 2020, Absegami had some tough breaks in compiling a 4-7 mark last year. The Braves did make the playoffs, but lost in the first round to eventual sectional and regional champ Cedar Creek. Now with an experienced team, first-year coach Jim Harritopulos Absegami looks to contend for the division title. Jr. OL-DL Gabriel Wilkins (6-2, 265) was a first-team all-conference selection on defense. Wilkins had 52 tackles and a team-high six sacks. Jr. WR-DB Emir Chambers (5-10, 165) had 18 tackles and two interceptions. Jr. WR-DB Nyjere Robinson (6-2, 175) had 17 receptions for 415 yards and 5 touchdowns. Several players saw action on at least one side of the ball. Jr. TE-LB Andrew Whyee (5-10, 190) had 60 tackles. Other returning starters on at least one side of the ball are Jr. RB-DB Sherwood Cross (5-11, 175), Sr. OL-DL Jose Amaro (5-10, 245), Jr. RB-LB Rashad Floyd (5-6, 170), Sr. OL-DL Elio Gracia (5-10, 210), Sr. WR-DB Kevin Guerrero (5-11, 165), So. TE-DE DJ Martin (6-2, 215), and Sr. TE-LB Kai Whyee (5-10, 200). Key returning letter winners are Jr. RB-LB Julian Rivera (5-11, 175), So. WR-DB Pedro Reyes (6-0, 175), So. WR-DB ZachParmer (5-10, 170) and So. RB-LB Brayden Wright (5-10, 165). Among newcomers to watch are Sr. Ol-DL Ellijah Belcher (6-2, 315) and So. OL-DL Bryson Rhoads (6-2, 250)
ATLANTIC CITY
The Vikings move over from the National Division, where they were a deceptive 3-7. Five of the losses were by two touchdowns or less. So Atlantic City will look to improve its record this season. This is a team with really good front line players and depth will be the key. Two returning first-team all-conference players are Sr. OL-DL Jahmod Forbey (6-0, 260) and Sr. WR-DB Tyliqk Sims (6-1, 180). Forbey was selected on offense and Sims on defense and as a kick returner. Other returning two-way players are Sr. RB-LB Nasir Turner (5-10, 190) and Sr. RB-LB Allan Packard (5-9, 180). Other returning starters are Jr. OL Shareef Williams (5-9, 185) and Sr. DE Ronnie Lawson (6-3, 210), who had 20 solo tackles and 2 sacks. Among key newcomers are two sophomores from the JV, OL-LB Walid Rhodes (6-0, 225) and RB-WR-OLB Sanye Degraffenredt (6-0, 180). Expected to compete for the QB spot are So. Jeremiah Williams (5-10, 165) and Jr. Joe Lyons II (5-9, 175).
OAKCREST
Last season competing in the WJFL Independence, Oakcrest went 3-7 but it was a deceptive record. Three of the losses were by six points or fewer. Now the Falcons will look to get to the .500 or better level. Sr. WR-DB Aldrich Doe (6-3, 190) had 22 receptions for 453 yards and 5 Tds in 4 games. According to second-year coach Mike Forest, Doe has offers from Uconn, Army, Monmouth and Bryant. Other returning two-way players are Sr. RB-DB-WR Asadd Hunt (6-1, 200) and Sr. OL-DL Zahir Davis (6-1, 229). Players who saw action on at least one side of the ball are Sr. DL Nasir Regley (5-9, 230), Sr. OL-DL Terrance Moore (6-0, 245); So. WR-DB Zicri Forest (6-0, 155) and Sr. LB Romello Gardner (6-0, 180) and Sr. LB-DB Micah Whitehead (6-2, 200). Two key transfers include Sr. DE Victor Irrezarry (6-0, 225), who came from Pleasantville and Sr. OL-DL Cliff Deitelbaum (6-4, 245), from Egg Harbor Township. Other key newcomers include So. DL Sean Torres (5-11, 210), So. RB Lawrence Beenett (5-10, 10), So. WR-DB Levar Price (5-11, 155), Jr. QB Marcus Lee (5-10, 175), Sr. DL Jaquan Johnson (6-1, 340) and So. TE-DE Aiden Oldfield (6-4, 210).
BRIDGETON
The Bulldogs finished 6-5 last season while competing in the WJFL National Division. Bridgeton qualified for the playoffs and played its best football in the second half, going 5-2 in the last seven games. Now the Bulldogs hope to continue that late-season momentum into this year, although they were hit hard by graduation. Sr. OL-DL Nevaeh Morris (6-4, 265) was a first-team all-conference choice on offense. So. OL-LB-DL Alejandro Vega (5-10 210) and Jr. OL-DL Markqwon Mosley (5-11, 255) were second-team choices on D. Depth will be a key for the Bulldogs.
2021 Scores
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP (7-4)
Aug. 27 Mainland, 6-14
Sept. 2 at Washington Township, 14-46
Sept. 10 at Oakcrest, 13-7
Sept. 17 Cherry Hill West, 42-14
Sept. 24 at Absegami, 21-13
Oct. 1 Ocean City, 7-24
Oct. 9 Atlantic City, 33-6
Oct. 15 at Seneca, 49-0
Oct. 22 Pemberton, 36-6
Oct. 20 at Vineland, 36-0
Nov. 5 at Cherokee, 8-37
OAKCREST (3-7)
Aug. 27 at Pleasantville, 29-2
Sept. 2 at buena, 34-0
Sept. 10 Egg Harbor Township, 7-13
Sept. 17 Delsea, 16-47
Oct. 1 Seneca, 20-21
Oct. 8 at Cedar Creek, 7-25
Oct. 23 Ocean City, 6-42
Oct. 30 at Pemberton, 35-8
Nov. 5 at Rumson, 0-37
Nov. 13 at Absegami, 24-27
MAINLAND (4-6)
Aug. 27 at Egg Harbor Township, 14-6
Sept 2 at Millville, 0-62
Sept. 9 at Hammonton, 14-13
Sept. 17 Ocean City, 6-34
Sept. 25 at Burlington Township, 14-43
Oct. 1 at Deptford, 34-28 (OT)
Oct. 8 Vineland, 35-25
Oct. 22 Delsea, 14-42
Oct. 28 Clearview, 13-21
Nov. 5 at Ocean City, 7-41
ABSEGAMI (4-7)
Aug. 27 Hammonton, 13-32
Sept. 3 at Atlantic City, 27-20
Sept. 10 at Ocean City, 0-35
Sept. 17 Cedar Creek, 0-55
Sept. 24 Egg Harbor Township, 13-21
Oct. 1 at Pemberton, 20-18
Oct. 8 at Bridgeton, 14-26
Oct. 23 Seneca, 56-28
Oct. 28 at Woodstown, 15-46
Nov. 6 at Cedar Creek, 6-47
Nov. 13 Oakcrest, 27-24
BRIDGETON (6-5)
Sept. 2 at Middle Township, 14-15
Sept. 10 Atlantic City, 8-26
Sept. 17 at Cumberland, 27-6
Sept. 24 Triton, 13-21
Oct. 1 at Cherry Hill West, 33-24
Oct. 8 Absegami, 26-14
Oct. 16 at Cherry Hill East, 41-7
Oct. 22 Paul VI, 0-14
Oct. 29 Trenton, 28-0
Nov. 4 Highland, 21-25
Nov. 13 at Vineland, 20-0
ATLANTIC CITY (3-7)
Sept. 3 Absegami, 20-27
Sept. 10 at Bridgeton, 26-8
Sept. 25 at Paul VI, 30-14
Oct. 4 Cherry Hill East, 27-13
Oct. 9 at Egg Harbor Twp., 6-33
Oct. 15 Triton, 20-28
Oct. 22 at Cherry Hill West, 8-17
Oct. 29 Kingsway, 0-14
Nov. 6 Vineland, 6-16
Nov. 25 Holy Spirit, 8-49
