The high school football season begins on Aug. 28. Get ready with team-by-team previews for Morris and Sussex counties.
Boonton
Coach: Sean Norton, second season
Stadium: Wiggins Field
Colors: Red and black
Classification: SFC National Blue; NJSIAA Group 1 North
2024 record: 6-4
Veterans: Sr. OL/DL Jack McLaughlin; Sr. RB/LB Phoenix LaCorte; Sr. RB/QB/DB Jeremiah Sibi; Sr. OL/DL Enes Qose; Sr. RB/WR/DB Isa Kupa; Jr. OL/DL Santino Adornetto; Jr. RB/LB Josiah Chaplain; Jr. OL/DL Valdet Ahmetaj; So. WR/DB Kali Polanco
Top newcomers: Sr. LB/RB Bryan Duffy; Sr. DL Quasai Mustafa; Jr. OL/DL Trevan Zeurcher; Jr. WR/LB Bryan Leon; So. TE/DL Cawaon Cherry; So. RB/LB Jeffrey Schmucker; So. RB/LB Dustin Ackerman; Fr. DL/OL Josh Baker; Fr. QB Daniel Coutts; Fr. RB/DB Hasan Cherry
Outlook: Keep an eye on the Bombers' youngsters, who will be expected to step up to varsity quickly.
Butler
Coach: Jason Luciani, 13th season
Stadium: Memorial Field
Colors: Royal blue and gold
Classification: North Jersey Interscholastic Conference Patriot Division; NJSIAA Group 1 North
2024 record: 11-1; North 1, Group 1 champion
Veterans: Sr. WR/DB C.J. Bentley; Sr. WR/DB Nick Parkinson; Sr. OL/DL Cole Benicasa; Sr. QB David Smith; Jr. OL/DL Tommy Henehan
Top newcomers: Sr. TE/LB Jayden DiNatale; Sr. OL/DL Andreas Harilaou; Sr. OL/DL David Santo; Sr. OL/DL Peyton Kibburz; Sr. WR/DB Jay Sepulveda; Jr. WR/LB Evan Croker; Jr. WR/DB Will Jones; So. RB/LB Ryder Higbie
Outlook: With a balanced offense and tough veteran defense, Butler expects to be in the mix for championships.
Chatham
Coach: Evan Picariello, fifth season
Stadium: Cougar Field
Colors: Navy and white
Classification: SFC Liberty Blue; NJSIAA Group 4 North
2024 record: 7-3
Veterans: Sr. OL/DL Jase Catullo; Sr. RB/LB Caden Gabriele; Sr. WR/DB Sonny Arden; Sr. TE/LB Hunter Bigham; Sr. OL/LB Charlie Murray; Sr. QB/WR/LB Michael MacAniff; Sr. OL/DL Dylan Abernethy; Sr. OL/DL Ryan Bailey; Sr. WR/DB Michael Freeman; Jr. WR/DB Nick Lagunowich
Top newcomers: Sr. RB/LB Shep Boyd; Sr. WR/LB Dalton Loftin; Jr. QB/DB Ryan Hogan; Jr. OL/DL Tyler Alvarez; Jr. WR/DB Chase Kania; Jr. OL/DL Dario Manrique; Jr. TE/LB Gavin Pruss; Jr. RB/LB Will Richie; Jr. RB/LB Colby Stratameier; Jr. RB/DB Aidan Tornberg; Jr. WR/DB Owen Coletta; So. QB/LB Milo Semioli; So. OL/DL Cooper Pizzonia; So. WR/DB Yuki Stevenson; So. OL/DL Matt Christel; So. OL/LB Adam Lazzari
Outlook: Chatham continues to build its successful tradition.
Delbarton
Coach: Brian Bowers, 23rd season
Stadium: William O. Regan Field
Colors: Green and white
Classification: SFC United White; NJSIAA Non-Public A
2024 record: 7-3
Veterans: Sr. RB Matt Tafuri; Sr. OLB Michael Sclafani; Sr. DT Chris Dadas; Sr. WR Girard Yoo; Sr. OL Jack Christie; Sr. OLB Emmett Caughey; So. S Chaz Cusimano
Top newcomers: Jr. OL Brooks Koepke; Jr. RB Kobe Irby-Mason; So. WR Grant Van Raaphorst; So. WR Xavier Rodriguez; So. RB/FB Austin Kiely; So. QB Gavin Gilardi; Fr. QB Jayden Schmaltz
Outlook: Delbarton is young and anxious to prove itself.
Dover
Coach: Bill Goble, third season
Stadium: Hamilton Field
Colors: Black and orange
Classifications: SFC Patriot Red; NJSIAA Group 4 North
2024 record: 3-7
Veterans: Sr. OL/DL Braydn Brown; Jr. WR/DB Emanuel Mendez; Jr. RB/DB Antwan Johnson; Jr. TE/DE Max Piechota; Jr. OL/DL Josh Perez; Jr. OL/LB Franklin Juarez; Jr. C/DT J.J. Filosa; Jr. RB/LB Jacob Lorenzo
Top newcomers: Sr. WR/DB Michael Santana; Sr. QB/LB Joaquin Prieto; Jr. RB/LB Osvaldo Ortiz; Jr. WR/LB Chris McKenzie; Jr. WR/DB Chris Santana
Outlook: Dover hopes to win its first playoff game since 2013.
Hackettstown
Coach: Mike Arakelian, fourth season
Stadium: Morrison Field
Colors: Orange and black
Classification: SFC American Blue; NJSIAA Group 2 North
2024 record: 4-5
Veterans: Sr. RB/LB Matt Tyburczy; Sr. WR/DB Myles Hatten; Sr. OL/DL Tyler Jenkins; Sr. OL/DL Jacob Stephany; Sr. OL/DL Joe Kraley; Sr. WR/DB Wally Tyburczy; Jr. WR/DB Kolton Maney; Jr. OL Samir Mrad
Top newcomers: Jr. WR/DB Bryce Lambo; Jr. QB/WR/DB Tyler Swayze
Outlook: Hackettstown last qualified for the postseason in 2022, and hasn't won a sectional title since 2017.
Hanover Park
Coach: Nick Liberato, first season
Stadium: Hanover Park High School
Colors: Black and gold
Classifications: SFC American White; NJSIAA Group 2 North
2024 record: 10-2; North 2, Group 2 champion
Veterans: Sr. QB/DB Jack Kovacs; Sr. WR/DB Darien Iannacone; Sr. WR/DB Christopher DeTitta; Sr. WR/LB Gregory Glodek; Sr. WR/LB Vincenzo LaSala; Sr. RB/LB Nico Malgieri; Sr. RB/DB Dante Rosato; Sr. OL/DL Angelo Chirichiello; Sr. OL/DL George Abdy; Sr. OL/DL Jimmy Casola; Sr. OL/DL Ronny Madera; Sr. OL/DL Gianmarco Cazani; Jr. OL/DL Lucas Andrade; Jr. OL/DL Luke David; Jr. QB/LB Vincent Fusella; Jr. FB/LB Rocco Zirpoli; Jr. RB/DL Azaad Parks; Jr. WR/DB Luke Morgese; Jr. WR/DB Garrett Walters; Jr. RB/LB Lucas Kerr; Jr. WR/LB Kyle Dunn; Jr. RB/LB Gabriel Garcia
Top newcomers: Sr. OL/DL James Hawthorne; Sr. OL/DL Louis Rowe; Sr. OL/DL Eben Viljoen; Jr. OL/DL Patrick Dorst; Jr. OL/DL Vin Prizzi; So. OL/DL Michael Miscia; So. OL/DL John Smith; So. OL/DL Angelo D'Alessio; So. OL/DL Kenichiro Rakoczy; So. WR/LB Michael Facchino; So. WR/DB Nicholas Martinelli; So. WR/DB Khaleel Edwards; So. RB/DB Jake Cosentino; So. RB/DL Demarcus Stewart; So. RB/DB Ryan Medich; So. RB/DB Mark Perillo; So. WR/DB Connor Fisher; So. WR/LB Brendan Hamilton; So. OL/DL Luciano LaSala
Outlook: A water boy for Hanover Park at age 6, Liberato inherits an experienced team.
High Point
Coach: Bill Percey, second season
Stadium: High Point High School
Colors: Scarlet and silver
Classification: SFC American Blue; NJSIAA Group 2 North
2024 record: 9-2
Veterans: Sr. RB/DL Gio Dureny; Sr. OL/DL Jack Kithcart; Sr. RB/LB Jerron Martress; Sr. WR/DB Slade Muller; Sr. RB/LB Jayden Rupall; Sr. WR/LB Jacob Woods; Sr. OL/DL Connor Hemmer; Sr. OL/DL Brandon Kent; Sr. WR/DB Brendon Lehman; Sr. WR/DB Caden Nardone; Sr. OL/DL Ruben Rivera; Jr. OL/DL Alex Conway; Jr. RB/DB Colten Hornayk; Jr. WR/DB Mark Leach; Jr. RB/DL A.J. Sampson; Jr. TE/LB Landon Sorensen; So. OL/DL Kaleb DeFalco
Top newcomers: Sr. OL/DL Thomas Holder; Sr. TE/LB Spencer McLoughlin; Sr. TE/DL Rioghnan Wood; Sr. WR/DB Jacob Xirouchiakis; Sr. WR/LB Justin Mujica; Sr. OL/DL George Orellana; Jr. RB/LB Chase Conklin; Jr. RB/LB Gavin Gailums; Jr. OL/DL Hayden Hines; Jr. WR/DB Kingston Brown; So. WR/DB Tyler Brarman; So. QB/DB Joey Elko; So. QB/FB/LB Jerry Empirio; So. OL/DL Zach Longcor; So. OL/DL John McCarthy
Outlook: Veteran High Point wants to return to the playoffs, and advance to a sectional final.
Hopatcong
Coach: Mark Certo, second season
Stadium: John F. Auwerda Athletic Complex
Colors: Green and white
Classification: SFC National Blue; NJSIAA Group 1 North
2024 record: 0-8
Veterans: Sr. RB/SS Michael Certo; Sr. HB/C Kiyon Simpson
Top newcomers: Jr. QB/OLB Antonio Briggs; Jr. OG/DL Lukas Certo; Jr. DE/RB Kyle Ladomirak; So. WR/QB/DB Ethan Strack
Outlook: Hopatcong hopes to build on its challenging 2024 season.
Jefferson
Coach: Jim Matsakis, seventh season
Stadium: Falcons Stadium
Colors: Blue and gold
Classification: SFC Patriot Red; NJSIAA Group 2 North
2024 record: 3-7
Veterans: Sr. WR/DB Steven Cruz; Sr. OT/DE Ethan Thompson; Sr. WR/LB Jason Post; Sr. WR/LB Chaz Kocsis; Sr. C/NG Noah Scherzer; Sr. LB/HB Anthony Riggio; Jr. QB Connor Consiglio; Jr. RB/DB Braedan Cummings; Jr. WR/DB Chris Connolly; Jr. OL/DL Remi Lighty; Jr. OG/NG Nicolas Lombardo; So. OL/LB Colin Ketterer; So. RB/DB Aidan Santarpia; So. OL/DL Jeff Smith; So. RB/LB/K Jack Reed
Outlook: Veteran Jefferson hopes to surprise opponents.
Kinnelon
Coach: Dustin Grande, fourth season
Stadium: Spiro Sports Center
Colors: Green and white
Classifications: SFC National Blue; NJSIAA Group 1 North
2024 record: 5-5
Veterans: Sr. MLB/FB Wyatt Sisco; Sr. CB/HB Kymanni Hinton; Sr. WR/RB/S/P Soren Porada; Sr. WR Anthony Yannuzzi; Sr. DE/TE Landon Smith; Sr. OT/DL Kareem Abudya; Sr. OT Brayden McCormick; Sr. OG/DE Kirin Kiesel; Jr. QB Matt Siciliano; Jr. OG/DL/K Anthony Manna; Jr. QB/S Tyler Grande
Top newcomers: Sr. RB/CB Evan Broyles; Sr. C/LB Joseph Ferrara; Sr. OL Zachary Marsh; Sr. DL Tim May; Sr. DL Lars Olsen; Jr. WR/CB Skyler Porter; Jr. NG Jack Mayer; So. WR/CB Giancarlo Anastasia; So. TE/LB Dylan Aslani; So. OL Braden Whalen; So. LB Michael Frank; So. LB Jack Felson; So. CB Chase Brancaleone
Outlook: The veteran Colts hope to return to the playoffs.
Kittatinny
Coach: Joe Coltelli, 12th season
Stadium: Romer Field
Colors: Royal blue and silver
Classification: SFC American Blue; NJSIAA Group 1 North
2024 record: 3-5
Veterans: Sr. SS/RB Kevin O'Keefe; Sr. FS/WR Niko Martinez; Sr. C/WR Mike Strong; Sr. QB/DE Jack Brex; Sr. C/TE Vinny Falchetta; Jr. LB/TE Justin Bair; Jr. RB/WS Lucas Inglima; Jr. OL/DL Billy Jackson; Jr. OL/DL Trevor Greenwood; Jr. OL/DL Shane Weiss
Top newcomers: Jr. OL/DL Waylon Harper; Jr. LB/RB Roman Volpe
Outlook: Experienced Kittatinny hopes to win the American Blue and qualify for the postseason.
Lenape Valley
Coach: Mike Moschella, first season
Stadium: Smolyn Field
Colors: Red, white and blue
Classification: SFC American Blue; NJSIAA Group 1 North
2024 record: 4-6
Veterans: Sr. OL/DL Matt Akerman; Sr. RB/DB Tyler Brennan; Sr. E/DB Chase De Oliveira; Sr. RB/LB Kevin Giusti; Sr. OL/LB Chase Grant; Sr. OL/DL Joey Lengyel; Sr. RB/DB Anthony Quinn; Sr. OL/DL Danny Robbins; Sr. E/DB Kyle Scheel; Sr. E/LB Ben Sumski; Sr. OL/LB Colby Van Tuyl; Jr. OL/DL Hollis Hofer; Jr. E/LB Jayden Smith; Jr. OL/DL Russell Jones; Jr. OL/LB Daniel Santana; So. RB/DB David Holeman
Top newcomers: Jr. QB/DB Jameson Kenny; So. QB/DB Jett Wagner; So. RB/DB Dominic Errichetti; Jr. OL/DL Nico Legarda Parra
Outlook: The veteran Patriots hope to challenge for the American Blue title under Moschella, a Lenape Valley alumnus.
Madison
Coach: Chris Kubik, 19th season
Stadium: Ted Monica Stadium
Colors: Maroon and gold
Classification: SFC American White; NJSIAA Group 2 North
2024 record: 5-4
Veterans: Sr. QB/DB Luke McGuire; Sr. OL/DL Hudson Flemming; Sr. OL/LB James Doehner; Sr. RB/LB Liam Melvin; Sr. SE/DB Carter Ferris; Sr. SE/DB A.J. Eldridge; Sr. DB/RB Javier Izzo; Sr. K George Cripe; Sr. TE/DE Titus Green; Sr. OL/DL Alex Arndt
Top newcomers: Sr. RB/DB Naim Jacobs; Sr. OL/DL Sam Kest; Sr. OL/DL Dylan Staar; Sr. OL/DL Jack Graham; Sr. LB Peter McGuire; Jr. RB/LB Ryan Nallin; Jr. OL/DL Nolan Tracy; So. DB/SE Maxwell Curry; Fr. TE/DE Matthew Curry
Outlook: Despite graduating a solid senior class, Madison is more experienced and plans to compete for the American White and sectional titles.
Mendham
Coach: Ethan Jeros, fifth season
Stadium: Mendham High School
Colors: Blue and red
Classification: SFC Liberty Blue; NJSIAA Group 3 North
2024 record: 8-2
Veterans: Sr. OL/DL Ralph Langone; Sr. RB/LB Shea Kraft; Sr. RB/LB Jamie Ostafciuk; Jr. WR/DB Thomas Guido
Outlook: Mendham must replace 20 of 22 starters, but still hopes to defend its Liberty Blue title and return to the playoffs.
Montville
Coach: Rick DeBonta, 10th season
Stadium: Montville High School
Colors: Green and white
Classification: SFC Liberty Blue; NJSIAA Group 3 North
2024 record: 7-3
Veterans: Sr. WR/LB R.J. Fardo; Sr. WR/DB C.J. Tedesco; Sr. RB/DL Dante Palladino; Sr. WR/DB Ryan Conlon; Sr. OL/DL Anthony Agnoli; Sr. WR/DB Ricky Beyer; Sr. WR/DB Joey Beyer; Jr. RB/DB Clement Hofbauer; Jr. OL/DL Kevin Volpe; Jr. OL/DL Alex Husti; Jr. K Dominick Grunke; Jr. WR/DB Brett Kunkel
Top newcomers: Jr. QB Jackson Gering; Jr. RB/LB Tyler Goldman; Jr. DL Zion Cyler; So. WR Liam Daly; So. WR/DB Pete Matarazzo; Fr. RB/DB Andrew Baginski
Outlook: The veteran Mustangs hope to compete for the Liberty Blue and sectional titles.
Morris Catholic
Coach: Dave Albano, first season
Stadium: Sullivan Field
Colors: Navy blue, white and Columbia blue
Classification: SFC American White; NJSIAA Non-Public B
2024 record: 2-7
Veterans: Sr. WR/DB Noah Billeci; Sr. QB/LB Ethan Everett; Sr. RB/LB Aidan Terrell; Sr. OL/DL Laquan Worthy; Sr. OL/LB Isaiah Francois; Sr. WR/DB Alex Marmara; Sr. OL/DL Dante Domino
Top newcomers: Jr. WR/DB R.J. Pepling; Jr. OL/DL Carlo Vaccarelli; Jr. OL/DL Aiden Gilfillan; Jr. RB/DB Vincent Cantu; So. WR/DB Dylan Moody; So. WR/DB Deacon Moody; So. OL/DL/LS Nick Grabinski; So. RB/LB/K/P Joey Nicotra
Outlook: Longtime Parsippany Hills coach Albano is the young Crusaders’ third coach in as many seasons.
Morris Hills
Coach: Bruce Campbell Jr., third season
Stadium: Gifford Field
Colors: Scarlet and white
Classification: SFC Liberty Blue; NJSIAA Group 3 North
2024 record: 1-8
Veterans: Sr. S/WR Robert Parsons; Sr. S/TE Devin Ginder; Jr. C/MLB Tyler DiSanto; Jr. RB/DE Victor Gallardo
Top newcomers: So. QB Tyler Efarrer; So. WR/CB Robert Studer; So. RB/CB Hudson Smith; So RB/S Jack Wans; So. FB/DT Emilio Mogro; So. TE/LB Hunter Tempesta
Outlook: Morris Hills is relying on a large sophomore class.
Morris Knolls
Coach: Bryan Gallagher, second season
Stadium: Caruso Stadium
Colors: Green and gold
Classification: SFC Liberty White; NJSIAA Group 4 North
2024 record: 10-1; North 1, Group 4 finalist
Veterans: Sr. RB/DB Jaylin Jones; Sr. RB/LB Luke Shivas; Sr. C/DL Dean Cervona; Sr. WR/DB Chase Bloete; Sr. RB/LB Timmy Wiedman; Sr. WR/DE Max Minervini; Sr. OL/DL Peyton Ralston; Sr. OL/DL Derek Reinhardt; Jr. LB Gavin Toland; Jr. RB/LB Lucas Zuravnsky; Jr. DL Anthony Evaristo; Jr. RB/LB Nick Wong
Top newcomers: Sr. LB Michael Bemiss; Sr. OL Jake Kritz
Outlook: The Golden Eagles are relying on a veteran defense.
Morristown
Coach: Casey Flynn, fourth season
Stadium: Morristown High School
Colors: Maroon and white
Classification: SFC Liberty White; NJSIAA Group 5 North
2024 record: 4-6
Veterans: Sr. WR/DB Jasiah Brown; Sr. RB/DL Jahaziel Torres; Sr. WR/DL Jake Brough; Sr. QB/LB James Dzikowski; Sr. RB/LB Jake Rocco; Sr. OL/DL Emerson Petr; Sr. OL/DL Patrick Hassan; Jr. WR/DB Oliver Elms; Jr. QB/DB Weston Elms; Jr. RB/DL Bryan Urgilez Martinez; Jr. OL/DL Kushmunder Singh
Top newcomers: So. RB/DB Kenneth Sharperson; So. WR/DB Reid Scheifler; So. RB/DB Cameron Scheifler; So. RB/LB Mason Wozniak; So. RB/LB Noah Folmar; So. OL/DL Carlos Castillo Navarro; So. QB/DB Leo Hudak; So. WR/LB Colin Sidhu; So. WR/LB A.J. Barone; So. WR/DB Jamie Vieira; So. RB/LB Matthew Maire; So. RB/LB Mason Wesner; So. OL/DL Anthony Bello; So. OL/DL Andy Tenecela; So. OL/DL Henry Harding; So. OL/DL Gavin Janosy; So. OL/DL Logan Leyton; So. WR/LB Jaden Savage; Fr. WR/LB Marcello Cervone
Outlook: Keep an eye on the Colonials' large sophomore class, which is expected to contribute quickly.
Morristown Beard
Coach: Tahj Valentine, third season
Stadium: Burke Field
Colors: Crimson, white and grey
Classification: Metropolitan Independent Football League; NJSIAA Non-Public B
2024 record: 4-5
Veterans: Sr. OL/DL Evan Dixter; Sr. TE/DL Jake Kahm; Sr. RB/LB Oscar Speranza; Sr. WR/LB Brady Morais; Sr. WR/DB Nick Anderson; Sr. WR/DB Gavin White
Top newcomers: Fr. Jordan Wilson; Fr. Archie Martin
Outlook: The Crimson are building on last fall's foundation.
Mount Olive
Coach: Brian O'Connor, ninth season
Stadium: Al Nicholas Field
Colors: Red and gold
Classifications: SFC Liberty White; NJSIAA Group 4 North
2024 record: 6-4
Veterans: Sr. OG/DT James Giammanco; Sr. OT/DT James Rizzo; Sr. S/QB Frank Gallo; Sr. RB/LB Raynell Derrick; Sr. WR/OLB Tommy Canning; Jr. RB/LB Brayden Longo; Jr. K Colby Batsch; Jr. WR/S Justin Bullock; Jr. TE/DL Jared Martini
Top newcomers: Sr. ILB/TE Liam Shelton; Jr. FS/QB Justin Reed; Sr. WR/DB Ryan Dugan; Jr. RB/OLB Malcolm Gilyard; Jr. DL Connor Schiller; Jr. DL Noah Cantillo; So. ILB/TE Tyler Castillo
Outlook: Mount Olive returns a solid defensive line and running backs but lacks depth.
Mountain Lakes
Coach: Darrell Fusco, 16th season
Stadium: Wilkins Field
Colors: Navy and orange
Classification: SFC American White; NJSIAA Group 1 North
2024 record: 6-5
Veterans: Sr. FB Carson Fitch; Sr. DE Holden Gillespie; Sr. HB Billy Barrett; Sr. HB Massimo Corvelli; Sr. QB/S Vinny Cina; Sr. K/TE/LB Romano DeConciliis; Jr. LB/FB/HB Jack Bronico; Jr. LB Jack Brown; Jr. DE Vance Fusco
Top newcomers: Sr. CB Aaron Gellert; Sr. OT/DE Marin Otun; Sr. OT/K Zach Sole; Sr. OG/DE Ryan Sluck; Jr. CB/SE Ty Plotts; Jr. LB Dylan Gambuti; Jr. S Colton Borie; Jr. QB Lawson Fagan; Jr. NG Dustin Gabriel
Outlook: Mountain Lakes hopes to qualify for the sectional final for the fifth straight year.
Newton
Coach: Matt Parzero, 17th season
Stadium: Palmer Field
Colors: Maroon and white
Classification: SFC American Blue; NJSIAA Group 2 North
2024 record: 5-4
Veterans: Sr. QB/DB Matt Ellsworth; Sr. FB/LB Nick Kurilko; Sr. HB/LB Sean Carson; Sr. OL/DL Max Faye; Sr. OL/LB Ty Morodan; Sr. OL/DL Sean Dietz; Sr. OL/DL Michael Cooke; Sr. FB/DL Steven Martinez; Sr. Caden Armstrong; Jr. OL/DL Tim McNamara; Jr. OL/DL Joey Melillo; Jr. HB/LB Braxton Guerra; Jr. SE/DB Hunter Wolfe; So. HB/LB Evan Cotter
Top newcomers: Sr. HB/DB Jaiden Roberts; Jr. SE/DB/K Kayden Phillips; Jr. TE/LB Ethan Cooke; Jr. OL/DL Nasan CRuz; So. OL/DL/LS Jamason Trout; So. OL/DL Jonathan Ward; So. QB/DB Noah Decker; So. HB/DB Reid Corino; So. HB/LB Brayden Alpaugh; So. TE/DE Ethan Collier; So. SE/DB Juzzidah Sheppard
Outlook: Newton is relying on returning starters.
North Warren
Coach: John Baum, second season
Stadium: Fred T. Ehrgood Memorial Field
Colors: Red, white and blue
Classification: SFC National Blue; NJSIAA Group 1 North
2024 record: 1-8
Veterans: Sr. OL/DL Vladys Unick; Sr. RB/LB Aiden Abel; Sr. RB/LB A.J. Soricelli; Jr. OL/LB Michael Soricelli; Jr. WR/FS Zach Paseler; Jr. RB/CB Colton Sikkes; Jr. RB/CB Killian Lynch; Jr. OL/DL Brady Cook; So. QB C.J. Mamay
Top newcomers: Jr. RB/CB Cole Castles; So. OL/DL Nico Krainatz; So. OL/DL Charlie Martina
Outlook: North Warren is building around sophomores and juniors who got varsity experience last fall.
Parsippany
Coach: Kenny Brock, first season
Stadium: George P. Johnson Field
Colors: Scarlet red and grey
Classification: SFC American White; NJSIAA Group 2 North
2024 record: 2-7
Veterans: Sr. RB/LB Joseph Fucci; Sr. WR/DB Rocco Marucci; Sr. RB/LB Christian Marto; Jr. RB/DB Chris Kelly; Jr. QB/LB Harrison Gordon; So. OL/DL Ryan Das; So. RB/LB Dante Mauriello
Top newcomers: Jr. RB/LB Davine Blackwood; Fr. RB/LB Mike Martin
Outlook: Brock is the Red Hawks’ fourth coach in as many seasons.
Parsippany Hills
Coach: Ross Tarlowe, second season
Stadium: Parsippany Hills High School
Colors: Black, white and blue
Classification: SFC Liberty Blue; NJSIAA Group 3 North
2024 record: 0-10
Veterans: Sr. WR/DB/K Manny Salcedo; Sr. WR/LB Nick Vico; Sr. OL/DL Jayden Mendez; Sr. WR/DL Danny Reilly; Jr. WR/DB Will Maass
Sr. WR/DB Chris Dana; Sr. OL/DL Marven Placide; Sr. OL/DL Ethan Adams; Jr. RB/LB Anthony Caponegro; Jr. OL/DL John Capozzi; Jr. OL/DL Ethan Arnold;
Top newcomers: Jr. RB/LB Dante Gutierrez; So. QB/DB Nick Napolitano
Outlook: The Vikings hope to compete in the Liberty Blue.
Pequannock
Head coach: Gino Fluri, first season
Stadium: Panthers Field
Colors: Blue and gold
Classification: SFC American White; NJSIAA Group 2 North
2024 record: 8-3
Veterans: Sr. LB/TE Charlie Aiosa; Sr. OL/DL Shane Albinson; Sr. RB/LB Nick Cialkowski; Sr. WR/DB Matt Mistrette; Sr. RB/DB Dylan Roemmele; Sr. QB Braydon Van Lenten; Sr. WR/DB Michael Zurflueh
Top newcomers: Jr. OL/DL Nick Sibi; Jr. OL/DL Bobby Nasufi; Jr. RB/LB Alex Blustein; Jr. OL/LB Marco Carucci; Jr. WR/DB Andrew Zuccala
Outlook: Pequannock has depth, but not much experience.
Pope John
Coach: Dom Gaston, fifth season
Stadium: Santo Paternostro Stadium
Colors: Navy blue, white and gold
Classification: SFC United White; NJSIAA Non-Public B
2024 record: 5-8; Non-Public B finalist
Veterans: Sr. QB Luke Irwin; Sr. WR Prince Joshua; Sr. LB Sam Connetta; Sr. DB Alex Rakowsky; Sr. DL Shawn Baumann; Sr. OL Vincent Giacchi; Sr. OL Evan Kennedy; Sr. DL Dave Thomson; Sr. DB Akei Griffin
Top newcomers: Sr. QB Rocco Marchese; Sr. WR Luke Romano; Sr. RB/DB Nick Mignone; Jr. RB Luke Gialanella; Jr. LB Kal Marone; So. LB Tom Walton; Jr. LB Alex Schreiber; Jr. WR Zayne Carswell; Jr. OL/DL Adrian Savytskyy; So. K/P Seamus Corcoran; So. OL/DL Cole Roddy; So. DB Yazir Register; So. DL Michael Morelli
Outlook: The versatile Lions hope to build on last year's success, and return to the Non-Public B final at MetLife Stadium.
Randolph
Coach: Ryan Gresik, first season
Stadium: John J. Bauer Memorial Stadium
Colors: Blue and white
Classification: SFC Liberty White; NJSIAA Group 4 North
2024 record: 4-5
Veterans: Sr. LB Joey Bosotina; Sr. QB Jackson Magley; Sr. OL/LB Jayden Morreale; Sr. WR/LB Justin Novak; Sr. WR/DB Joey Sommer; Sr. OL/DL Ben Quinn; Sr. OL/DL Max Eisenberg; Sr. OL/DL/K Andrew Zeidman; Sr. RB/LB Logan Hankin; Sr. OL/DL/LS Bryce Hankin; Sr. OL/DL Greg Gord; Sr. OL/LB John Andrade; Jr. WR/LB Patrick Dell'Aglio; Jr. WR/DB E.J. Febles; Jr. RB/LB Matthew Skrapits
Top newcomers: Sr. OL/DL Kevin Kuridza; Sr. WR/DB Joel Nieves; Sr. WR/DB Gavin Vetter; Sr. WR/LB/K Steven Nostarme; Jr. OL/DL Jon Ford; Jr. OL/DL Anthony Helmstetter; So. WR/DB Tyler Bachrach; So. RB/DL Dillon Hines; So. WR/DB Erich Hochstuhl; So. WR/DB Manny Samaniego
Outlook: The Rams’ third coach in as many seasons, Gresik inherits a veteran core with new starters on the lines.
Roxbury
Coach: Ryan Roumes, fourth season
Stadium: Roxbury High School
Colors: Blue and gold
Classification: SFC Liberty White; NJSIAA Group 3 North
2024 record: 1-8
Veterans: Sr. TE/LB Jack Mancino; Sr. WR/DB Nikolas Edelman; Sr. OL/DL Jonah Kali; Jr. OL/DL Matthew Donnelly; Jr. OL/DL Vincent Zanni; Jr. WR/DB Giovanni Del Rosario
Top newcomers: So. QB Frankie Falco; So. RB/LB D.J. Benfatti
Outlook: Roxbury will rely on veteran lines in its quest to return to the playoffs.
Sparta
Coach: Frank Marchiano, 16th season
Stadium: Cassels Field
Colors: Navy, Columbia blue and white
Classification: SFC Patriot Red, NJSIAA Group 3 North
2024 record: 7-2
Veterans: Sr. QB Shane Hoover; Sr. OT Seth Gary; Sr. RB/DB Brady Shagawat; Sr. TE/LB Stone Herbison; SR. WR/DB Anthony Settembre; Sr. C Sebastion Chong; Sr. OG Tony Dimogerodakis; Jr. WR Christian Brevig
Top newcomers: Sr. WR Le-Shem Little; Sr. DB Jake Etro; Sr. DB Christian Layman; Sr. OL Chris Bomensatt; Jr. LB Dean Kanceljiak; Jr. LB Kevin Healy; Jr. DL Zach Purchata; So. DL Jace Stiansen; So. OL Cole Mazarella; So. OL Pete Suarez
Outlook: Sparta is building around returning receivers and in the backfield but will be inexperienced on defense.
Sussex Tech
Coach: Brian Stellingwerf, ninth season
Stadium: Quick Field
Colors: Green and gold
Classification: SFC American Blue; NJSIAA Group 2 North
2024 record: 3-6
Veterans: Sr. OL/DL Marco Castro; Sr. RB/LB Gavin Mericle; Sr. TE/DL Jozef Zoltek
Top newcomers: Sr. RB/WR Cole Young; Jr. RB Bret Kellenburg; So. QB Cole Young
Outlook: Relying on mostly sophomore starters, Sussex Tech is young but talented.
Vernon
Coach: Joe Down, first season
Stadium: Macerino Stadium
Colors: Navy blue and gold
Classification: SFC Patriot Red; NJSIAA Group 3 North
2024 record: 4-5
Veterans: Sr. WR/DB Gavin Bruno; Sr. LB/TE Gavin Wilczewski; Sr. WR/DB/QB James Curry; Sr. OL/DL Quinn DiGiovanni; Sr. WR/DB Dean Grundy; Sr. WR/DB Sam Simone; Sr. RB/DB Thomas Benson; Sr. OL/DL Michael Van Benschoten; Jr. OL/DL Sebastian Castro
Top newcomers: Sr. WR/LB Madden Lewis; Sr. TB/TE Denzell Welling; Sr. WR/DB Aiden Galvan; Sr. RB/LB Junior Troche; Sr. WR/DB Joseph D'Aprile; Sr. OL/DL Daniel Jack; Sr. OL/DL Zyon Taylor; Sr. OL/DL Andrew Diaz; Jr. OL/DL Brycen Kiernan; Jr. QB/WR Brad Carter; Jr. WR/DB Harrison Trexler; Jr. OL/DL Chase Williams; Jr. TE/LB Eric Rosario; Jr. OL/DL Jackson Moore; Jr. OL/DL Brayden Scheyer; Jr. OL/L Dennis Welling; Jr. WR/DB Andrew Geisen; Jr. WR/DB Noah Rivera; Jr. TE/LB Hunter Hoffman; Jr. RB/LB Connor Pych; So. QB/DB Nate Kimkowski; So. WR/DB Sam Silva
Outlook: The Vikings hope to win the Patriot Red and qualify for the playoffs.
Wallkill Valley
Coach: Jim Hamill, second season
Stadium: Wallkill Valley Regional High School
Colors: Black, silver and white
Classification: SFC National Blue; NJSIAA Group 1 North
2024 record: 5-5
Veterans: Sr. WR/CB Ethan Alfonso; Sr. WR/FS Connor Hoebee; Sr. OL/DL Jack Carr; Sr. RB/LB Travis Snyder; Sr. WR/CB Luke Bolich
Top newcomers: So. RB/LB Mason Yorke; So. TE/LB Mike Testa; So. RB/DE Gabe Perrotto-Wald; So. QB/WR/FS Cole Bolich
Outlook: The Rangers' large senior class wants to build on last fall's success.
West Morris
Coach: Kevin Hennelly, 27th season
Stadium: Wolfpack Stadium
Colors: Blue and grey
Classification: SFC Liberty White; NJSIAA Group 3 North
2024 record: 8-3
Veterans: Sr. OG/DT Tommy Borgia; Sr. OL/DL Mike Borgia; Sr. QB/DB Stephen Braccioforte; Sr. OT/DT A.J. Codella; Sr. OT/DT Blake Parkinson-Gee; Sr. SE/DE/OLB Robert Fazzino; Sr. RB/DB Mike Finlay; Sr. RB/LB Jake Garofalo; Sr. RB/DB Sam Turner; Sr. K/DB Johnny Vieira; Sr. TE/LB Luke Gouse; Jr. OL/DL Joey Drown; Jr. FB/LB Brody Mansolino
Top newcomers: Sr. TE/LB Sean Conway; Sr. TE/DL Luke D'Aconti; Sr. TE/OLB Jake DelliSanti; Sr. C/DL Matt Lacerenza; Sr. OL/DL Julian Lopez; Sr. SE/DB Tyler Klein; Jr. OG/DL Derek Inskeep; Jr. OT/DL Jack Sheppard; Jr. OG/DL John Garcia; Jr. RB Aaron Witte; So. FB/HB/LB Deacon Frayne
Outlook: The Wolfpack will run behind a veteran line.
Whippany Park
Coach: Greg Gruzdis, first season
Stadium: Whippany Park High School
Colors: Cardinal and white
Classification: SFC National Blue; NJSIAA Group 1 North
2024 record: 3-6
Veterans: Sr. QB Brandon Giangeruso; Sr. OL/DE Nick Rocco; Sr. RB/S Nick Casale; Sr. OL/LB Christian Giangrande; Jr. FB/LB Nick Petty; Jr. RB/OLB Robert Ehrhardt
Top newcomers: Sr. RB/DB Darian Jackson; Sr. SE/DB Justin Getsinger; Sr. TE/DB Oleksandr Kulyk; Sr. OL/DE Gavin Brown; So. DL/OL Luca Decrescenzo; So. DE/FB Jason Sica; So. RB/S C.J. Palmisano; So. C/LB Sean Dill
Outlook: The Wildcats are aiming at the National Blue title, and hosting a playoff game.
This article originally appeared on Morristown Daily Record: NJ high school football preview: Morris, Sussex capsules for 2025 season
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