ROYAL
Delsea 4-0, 11-1
Clearview 3-1, 6-5
Mainland 2-2, 4-6
Hammonton 1-3, 5-6
Deptford 0-4, 2-7
Coaches: Cumberland: Jason Combs (1-8); Gateway: Nick Pulli (5-12); Lower Cape May: Lance Bailey (21-27); Pitman: Chris Thomas (19-29); Pennsville: Mike Healy (15-31).
Preseason Golden 11
Malachai McCoy 5-10, 260 Jr. OL-DL Cumberland
Riddel Palmer 5-10, 160, Sr. WR-DB Cumberland
Archie Lawler 6-3, 210 Sr. WR-LB Lower Cape May
Braswell Thomas 6-2, 190 So. WR-DB Lower Cape May
Hunter Ray 6-1, 195 Jr. QB Lower Cape May
Jacob Bey 6-4, 230 Sr. OL-DL Lower Cape May
Cole McFadden (5-10, 170 Jr. OL-DL-LB Pitman
Ike Shoulders 6-1, 285 Sr. OL-DL Gateway
MJ Miller 6-0, 300 Sr. OL-DL Pennsville
Gavin Watson 6-2, 260 Sr. OL-DL Pennsville
Sky Epps 5-8, 150 Jr. WR-LB Pennsville
Predicted order of finish
LOWER CAPE MAY
The Tigers have enjoyed a resurgence with .500 or better records in three of the past four seasons after a 5-5 mark last year while competing in the WJFL United Division. With an experienced team, the program should continue moving in a positive direction and seriously challenge for a division title. Sr. WR-LB Archie Lawler (6-3, 210) was a first-team all-conference selection on defense. He had 71 tackles, 15 TFL, 7 sacks and 1 INT in addition to 18 receptions for 195 yards and 1 TD. Jr. OL-DL Quintan Hagan (6-1, 240) was a first-team choice on offense, while also contributing 30 tackles. So. WR-DB Braswell Thomas (6-2, 190) was a first-team selection on offense. He had 20 receptions for 305 yards and 1 TD. Sr. OL-DL Jacob Bey (6-4, 230) was second-team on D. Jr. QB Hunter Ray (6-1, 195) completed 48-102 for 648 yards and 5 Tds. He also rushed for 171 yards (5.0 avg.) and 5 Tds, earning second-team honors. Jr. WR-DB-P Jackson Brown (5-10, 175) was a first-team punter. Another key returning two-way veteran is Jr. OL-DL Ronnie Neenhold (5-10, 240). Jr. RB-DB Oguer Nunez (6-0, 185) had 42 tackles. Jr. RB-K-DB Dennis Serra (5-10, 175) added 23 tackles. Also seeing action on at least one side of the ball was Jr. OL-LB Cody Lewis (5-9, 185). Key returning letter winners include Jr. OL-DL Joe Franzillo (6-2, 260), Jr. OL-DL Ben Rue (6-2, 260), So. OL-DL Dominic Battle (6-1, 230), So. WR-DB Zach Castellano (5-9, 160) and So. WR-DB Brian McNeal (6-0, 175). Among promising newcomers are Fr. DB Jon Fernandez (5-9, 165), Fr. OL-DL Mike Millard (6-0, 210), Fr. OL-DL Will Garoh (6-1, 220), Jr. OL-TE-LB Amari West (6-1, 200) and Jr. RB-LB AJ King (5-10, 185).
PENNSVILLE
The Eagles went 3-7 while competing in the WJFL United Division. With a strong returning nucleus, Pennsville should contend in the Royal. Three first-team all-conference selections on defense are among the key returnees. The three are Sr. Ol-DL Gavin Watson (6-2, 260), Jr. WR-LB Sky Epps (5-8, 150) and Sr. WR-DB Tony Derish (5-10, 150). Watson had 28 tackles, 5 TFL and 3 sacks. Epps had 46 tackles and 3 INTs. Derish had 19 tackles and 1 INT. Other returning two-way players are Jr. WR-LB Adrian Morgan (6-1, 180) and Jr. OL-DL Daniel Saulin (6-7, 260). Morgan recorded 27 tackles. Saulin had 18 tackles. Of players who saw action on at least one side of the ball, Sr. WR-DB Angel Collazo (5-8, 140) was a second-team choice on D after recording 23 tackles and 2 INTs.. Sr. OL-DL MJ Miller (6-0, 300) was first-team on offense. Jr. K-P Jack Leino (5-10, 205) contributed 11 PATs and averaged 26.3 yards on 10 punts. Other key veterans are Sr. RB-LB Kollin Baker (5-9. 170, 16 tackles), Sr. OL-DL Jacob Hawthorne (5-7, 225), and Jr. QB-DB Randy Hall (5-6, 125). Last season Hall completed 35-78 passes for 401 yards and 4 Tds. He also rushed for 261 yards (5.1 avg.) and 3 Tds. Key returning letter winners include Sr. WR-LB Zach Sebell (5-7, 160), So. OL-LB Connor Ayars (6-0, 190), Jr. RB-LB James DelGrippo (5-4, 170) and Sr. WR-DB Cohen Grova (5-7, 140). So. RB-DB Malik Rehmer (5-9, 160), is a newcomer who moved from Missouri. Other newcomers to watch include Fr. OL-DL Jacob Hand (6-0, 220) and Fr. QB-DB Robbie McDade (5-8, 140), who will compete with Hall for the QB job.
GATEWAY
The Gators went 3-8 and earned a playoff berth while competing in one of the toughest small-school conferences around, the WJFL Diamond Division. Now moving to the Royal, the competition won’t be as difficult and the Gators should be highly competitive. The strength of the team is in the trenches. Sr. OL-DL Ike Shoulders (6-1, 285) was a second-team all-conference choice on offense. Other returning two-way players are Sr. OL-LB Joe Toner (6-0, 220), Sr. OL-LB Rich Burt (6-0, 200) and Jr. OL-DL Ty Binck (6-2, 240). Players who saw action on at least one side of the ball are Sr. TE-LB Luis Ferrer (5-8, 185) and Jr. RB-LB Gavin Lex (5-8, 165). Key returning letter winners are Sr. TE-LB Aidan Marconi (5-10, 180), Jr. OL-DL Steven Moriachetta (6-0, 250) and Jr. WR-DB Chase Rossi (5-10, 150). Among key newcomers are Jr. RB-DB Lloyd Shambry (5-7, 145), Jr. WR-DB Tyler Mills (5-9, 150), So. QB-DB Dylan Cruet (5-9, 150), Fr. WR-DB DJ Binck (5-8, 135) and Fr. RB-DB Aidan Barbato (5-7, 130).
CUMBERLAND
The Colts were 1-8, 0-5 while competing last year in the United Division. This is a division where the Colts should be competitive, especially with an experienced team returning. Leading the group of returnees are two first-team all-conference selections on defense Jr. OL-DL Malachai McCoy (5-10, 260) and Sr. WR-DB Riddel Palmer (5-10, 160). Sr. QB-RB-DB Kyon Barnes 6-0, 180) and Sr. OL-DL Ajay Hernandez (6-4, 275) were second-team all-conference on offense. Jr. WR-CB Kielle Woodard (5-9, 170) was honorable mention on defense. Other returning two-way veterans are So. OL-DL Jack Bodine (6-0, 230), So. OL-DL Bryan Harris (6-0, 280), Jr. FB-DL Anthony Miller (5-9, 230), Sr. RB-LB David Bennett (5-10, 200), Sr. QB-LB Ryan Criss (5-10, 190) and So. RB-LB Xavier McBride (5-11, 200). Players who saw action on one side of the ball are Jr. CB Dashawn McLemore (5-9, 170) and Jr. Cb Yartavian Nock (5-9, 170). Key returning letter winners include So. WR-DB Chase Pepper (5-10, 190), So. OL-DL Luke Heisler (5-10, 210), So. WR-DB Steven Pierce (5-9, 170), Jr. LB Kennedy Jones (6-0, 180), Jr. WR-DE Christian Roller (5-11, 195), Jr. OL-DL Jalen Stewart (6-4, 275), Sr. RB-LB Kevin Watson (5-10, 200) and So. OL-LB Nevoro Young (5-11, 200).
PITMAN
After shutting down the program in the 2017 season to regroup after a numbers shortage, Pitman has rebounded quite well. In the past three seasons the Panthers are 15-10 after going 4-5 last season competing in the Freedom Division. The Panthers just missed out on a winning season, falling, 14-8 at Thanksgiving rival Clayton. While Pitman has lost 11 seniors, the Panthers return six starters on offense and eight on D so this should again be a competitive team. Among returning two-way players, Jr. OL-DL-LB Cole McFadden (5-10, 170), had 41 tackles, 7 TFL and 1 fumble recovery. He was a first-team all-conference choice. Jr. ATH-DB Keros Cooper (5-6, 145) rushed for 121 yards and 2 Tds, while also having an INT. So. ATH-DB Trey Tinges (5-8, 145) rushed for 121 yards and 1 TD, Jr. TE-LB Brayden Yordy (6-2, 175) contributed 22 tackles, along with 5 receptions for 67 yards and 2 Tds. Jr. OL-DL Dominic Saffioti (6-2, 205) contributed 6 tackles in addition to playing offense. Among players who saw action on at least one side of the ball, Jr. OL-LB Ethan Loudner (6-0, 170) had 14 tackles, 1 TFL and one forced fumble. Jr. WR-DB Porter Kostuk (6-2, 140) contributed 12 tackles. Jr. RbiLB Chase Rollins (5-9, 160) rushed for 76 yards and 1 TD and added 9 tackles. Another key returning veteran is Jr. TE-LB Jon Spaeth (6-0, 170). Sr. WR-TE-LB Cole Tinges (6-0, 175) is a transfer from Kingsway who is expected to make a big contribution. Other key newcomers include Sr. K Harry Tartaglia (6-2, 165), a first-year player, along with the following who are up from JV – Sr. OL-DL Mike Giovinetti (6-5, 310), Jr. QB-DB Kyle Kubat (6-0, 145), So. WR-DB Tyler Morrone (5-10, 145) and Jr. OL-DL Sean Powell (5-10, 175). Kubat is the projected starter at QB.
2021 Scores
CUMBERLAND (1-8)
Sept. 2 Wildwood, 14-8
Sept. 10 at Lower Cape May, 12-15
Sept. 17 Bridgeton, 6-27
Sept. 24 at Middle Township, 19-50
Oct. 8 at Deptford, 6-24
Oct. 15 Pennsville, 0-12
Oct. 22 at Clayton, 8-48
Oct. 29 Schalick 6-14 (OT)
Nov. 12 at Buena, 0-20
PITMAN (4-5)
Sept. 2 Lindenwold, 52-8
Sept. 10 Wildwood, 28-6
Sept. 24 at Riverside, 50-0
Oct. 1 at Maple Shade, 0-14
Oct. 8 at New Egypt, 6-36
Oct. 15 Gloucester, 6-42
Oct. 22 Bordentown, 14-56
Nov. 11 Haddon Township, 22-19
Nov. 25 at Clayton, 8-14
LOWER CAPE MAY (5-5)
Sept. 3 at Glassboro, 7-40
Sept. 10 Cumberland, 15-12
Sept. 17 Lindenwold, 34-18
Sept. 24 at Clayton, 7-0
Oct. 1 at Pennsville, 51-13
Oct. 9 Woodstown, 0-36
Oct. 22 at Schalick, 17-6
Oct. 30 Bordentown, 13-48
Nov. 4 at Collingswood, 32-55
Nov. 24 Middle Township, 8-21
PENNSVILLE (3-7)
Sept. 2 Penns Grove, 6-48
Sept. 10 Clayton, 20-28 (3 OT)
Sept. 18 at Overbrook, 6-36
Sept. 24 Schalick, 33-6
Oct. 1 Lower Cape May, 13-51
Oct. 8 at Florence FFT loss
Oct. 15 at Cumberland, 12-0
Oct. 22 at Middle Township, 0-43
Nov. 3 Gloucester Catholic, 48-6
Nov. 12 at Palmyra, 29-50
GATEWAY (3-8)
Sept. 11 at Salem, 0-35
Sept. 16 Haddon Township. 36-22
Sept. 24 at Woodstown, 0-35
Oct. 1 Paulsboro, 0-42
Oct. 8 at Audubon, 30-48
Oct. 16 at PennsGrove, 6-40
Oct. 22 Buena, 18-8
Oct. 29 Clayton, 9-6
Nov. 5 at Audubon, 14-34
Nov. 11 at Middle Township, 8-36
Nov. 25 Woodbury, 7-34
