2021 Standings
Woodbury 5-0, 12-1
Glassboro 3-2, 5-4
Burlington City 3-2, 4-6
Florence 2-3, 5-4
Palmyra 2-3, 4-6
Holy Cross 0-5, 2-8
Coaches: Buena: Greg Gruver (1-8); Clayton: John Chamberlin (1st season); Glassboro: Tim Hagerty (14-20); Middle Township: Frank Riggitano (98-103); Pleasantville: Malachi Timberlake (1st season).
PRESEASON GOLDEN 11
Kam Miller 6-1, 180 Sr. WR-DB Clayton
Taylor Siciliano 6-1, 215 Sr. LB Clayton
Samir Miller 6-0, 175 Sr. QB-DB Pleasantville
Zander Roberts 6-0, 170 Sr. WR-DB Pleasantville
Remi Rodriguez (5-9, 140) So. RB-DB Middle Township
Michael Zarfati 6-1, 165 Jr. WR-DB Middle Township
Kani Perry 6-1, 240 Sr. OL-DL Middle Township
Marco Salgado 6-0. 235 Jr. OL-DL Middle Township
Zaivon Burt-Graves 6-0, 170 Sr. WR-DB Glassboro
Jhaisir Harden 6-0, 170 Sr. QB-S Glassboro
Samir Garrison 5-9. 165 Sr. WR-CB Buena
Predicted order of finish
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP
The Panthers move over from the WJFL United, where they went 8-2 and were the division winners. There is enough experience returning to make another run at a division title. So. RB-DB Remi Rodriguez (5-9, 140) rushed for 444 yards (8.2 avg.) and 4 touchdowns in earning second-team all-conference honors on offense. Jr. WR-DB Michael Zarfati (6-1, 165) had 20 receptions for 451 yards and 7 Tds. He was a first-team all-conference choice on offense. Sr. OL-DL Kani Perry (6-1, 240) and Jr. OL-DL Marco Salgado (6-0, 235) were first-team selections on offense. So. OL-DL Maurice Matthews (5-10, 240) was a second-team choice on offense. Sr. RB-LB Adrien Laboy (5-5, 150) rushed for 117 yards (9.0 avg.) and had 7 receptions for 170 yards and 3 Tds. Jr. RB-LB Jerry White (6-0, 160) had 57 tackles. Jr. WR-DB Zamar Wakefield (5-10, 145) was a first-team choice on defense after recording 22 tackles.
GLASSBORO
After going 5-4 last season, Glassboro has visions of improving and contending for the division title. Sr. WR-DB Zaivon Burt-Graves (6-0, 170) is among four returning first-team all-conference performers. Burt-Graves rushed for 500 yards (8.9 avg.) and 8 Tds. He also caught 16 passes for 323 yards and 2 Tds. The other returning first-team all-conference players are Sr. OL-LB Carter Kensil (6-0, 200), Sr. QB-S Jhaisir Harden (6-0, 170) and Jr. OL-DL Damere Lassiter (5-10, 280). Harden completed 36 of 77 for 663 yards and 7 Tds. He also had 27 tackles and a team-high 5 INTs. Kensil had 60 tackles and 8 TFL. Earning second-team all-conference honors were Jr. OL-DL Luca Mazzeo (5-8, 245) and Sr. OL-DL John Hill (6-2, 240). Other key returning two-veterans are Sr. OL-DL Malachai Willis (5-7, 265) and Sr. OL-DL Eli Alavez (5-8, 220). Jr. WR Caron Wright (6-2, 185) was a big-play performer with 4 receptions for 159 yards and 3 Tds. Sr. LB Seth Logan (6-0, 180) made 21 tackles. Other key veterans include Sr. DB Jaden Tatem (5-8, 155) and Jr. OL Jeremiah Jones (6-2, 240).
BUENA
The Chiefs went 1-8 last year while competing in the WJFL Diamond, one of the toughest small-school divisions in South Jersey. The combination of having an experienced returning team and moving to a more manageable division, could help the Chiefs improve their win total. Sr. WR-CB Samir Garrison (5-9, 165) was a second-team all-conference choice on offense. Sr. QB-LB JJ Gonzalez (5-10, 190) is expected to again be the starter at QB. Other returning two-way players include Jr. OL-DL Ike Reynolds (6-1, 235), Jr. WR-CB Joey Marshall (6-1, 190), Jr. WR-CB Shane Reed (6-1, 170), Sr. WR-CB Robert Miller (6-2, 185), So. OL-DL Brian Passamante (5-10, 190), Jr. OL-LB Charlie Muzzarelli (5-7, 190), Jr. TE-LB Kaden Bryant (6-1, 200). Sr. TE-LB Mike Ernst (6-1, 195), Sr. RB-LB Naz Smith (5-10, 185) and Jr. RB-LB Javier Soto (5-10, 195). Players who saw action on at least one side of the ball are Sr. WR James Smith (5-9, 170), Jr. RB Louie Drogo (5-9, 160) and Jr. DL Daniel Moody (5-9, 185). So. S Isaiah Moore (5-9, 170), a transfer from St. Joseph Hammonton is among the key newcomers along with Sr. WR Yasier Jordan (6-1, 165) and So. TE Troy Gregory (6-1, 180).
CLAYTON
John Chamberlin takes over after Corey Harvey resigned after the season. Harvey did a fine job during his tenure, which ended with a 6-4 mark last season. The Clippers, who finished third in the United Division last year, have lost several key players to graduation, but with seven starters returning on offense and eight on D, they should be competitive, just not the favorite in the Patriot. Sr. WR-DB Kam Miller (6-1, 180) was a first-team all-conference choice on offense. He had 11 receptions for 213 yards and 2 Tds. Sr. RB-LB LJ Connell (5-9, 195) was a second-team choice on offense. He rushed for 232 yards (4.2 avg.) and 4 Tds, while also adding 36 tackles, 13 TFL and 7 sacks. Jr. OL-DL Antonio Maldonado (5-10 220) was a second-team choice on offense. Other returning two-way players are Jr. OL-DL Zyann Carr (5-11, 200) and Jr. TE-LB Ike Taylor (6-0, 190). Taylor had 12 receptions for 181 yards. Among players who saw action on at least one side of the ball is Sr. LB Taylor Siciliano (6-1, 215), a first-team choice on defense, who had 142 tackles, 17 TFL and 5 sacks. Sr. LB Omari Watson (5-9, 190) and Sr. OL Anthony Shimkus (5-10, 225) were second-team selections. Watson recorded 100 tackles, 11 TFL. Other returning veterans include Jr. WR Ian Gannon (5-0. 160), Jr. DB Nate Wiseburn (6-0, 160), Jr. DB Colby Carr, Sr. DB Elijah Rivera (5-9, 175) and So. RB-DB Demetrius Williams (6-1, 165). Among key newcomers are So. OL-DL Semaj Clark (5-10, 220), So. OL-DL Marcus Fowler (5-10, 235) and So. TE-DL Yaseer Saud-Dumas (6-2, 180). All three will compete for starting roles.
PLEASANTVILLE
Malachi Timberlake, a 2016 Cedar Creek graduate who was an assistant at Cedar Creek last season, takes over at Pleasantville, trying to turn around a team that went 0-10 last year. The skill position players are strong, but the Greyhounds are inexperienced in the trenches and how the OL and DL develop will be a key to the season. Sr. QB-DB Samir Miller (6-0, 175) is an explosive player. He had four Tds on kick returns last year and also picked off four passes. Sr. WR-DB Zander Roberts (6-0. 170) is another explosive player, a top performer in the 400 meters with the ability to go coast to coast on any play. The defensive leader is Jr. RB-LB Kwalil Shepperson (5-11, 200). Last year he had two interceptions and blocked two punts that were returned for touchdowns, one by him. Timberlake said there are 45 players out for the team, a decent number, especially for a Group 2 school that is coming off a winless season. He has brought enthusiasm and a winning background from Cedar Creek and hopes it translates to the Greyhounds.
2021 Scores
CLAYTON (6-4)
Aug. 27 Overbrook, 6-20
Sept. 10 at Pennsville, 28-20 (3 OT)
Sept. 17 at Wildwood, 32-16
Sept. 24 Lower Cape May, 0-7
Oct. 1 at Middle Township, 0-41
Oct. 14 Schalick, 38-8
Oct. 22 Cumberand, 48-8
Oct. 29 at Gateway, 6-9
Nov. 3 at Glassboro, 22-14
Nov. 25 Pitman, 14-8
BUENA (1-8)
Sept. 2 Oakcrest, 0-34
Sept. 10 Woodstown, 0-26
Sept. 17 at Camden, 0-48
Sept. 24 Penns Grove, 20-48
Oct. 8 Willingboro, FFT loss
Oct. 16 at Paulsboro, 13-47
Oct. 22 at Gateway, 8-18
Oct. 30 at Salem, 7-42
Nov. 12 cumberland, 20-0
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP (8-2)
Sept. 2 Bridgeton, 15-14
Sept. 10 at Schalick, 42-0
Sept. 17 at Glassboro, 38-14
Sept. 24 Cumberland, 50-19
Oct. 1 Clayton, 41-0
Oct. 8 at Collingswood, 7-13 (OT)
Oct. 22 Pennsville, 42-0
Nov.5 at Haddonfield,7-34
Nov. 11 Gateway, 36-8
Nov. 24 at Lower Cape May, 21-8
GLASSBORO (5-4)
Sept. 3 Lower Cape My, 40-7
Sept. 9Â at Palmyra, 40-28
Sept. 17 Middle Township, 14-38
Oct. 1 Burlington City, 13-26
Oct. 7 at Bishop Eustace, 48-0
Oct. 16 at Woodbury, 12-24
Oct. 22 Holy Cross, 56-6
Oct. 29 at Florence, 26-2
Nov. 3 Clayton, 14-22
PLEASANVILLE (0-10)
Aug. 27 Oakcrest, 2-29
Sept. 2 at Haddonfield, 14-23
Sept. 11 at Cedar Creek, 0-42
Sept. 17 Salem, 0-41
Sept. 24 Holy Spirit, 0-58
Oct. 1 Winslow Township, 12-53
Oct. 16 at Camden, 6-20
Oct. 23 Woodrow Wilson, 12-54
Nov. 4 at West Deptford, 28-31
Nov. 25 at Ocean City, 14-34
