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Lacey TownshipFootball Foundation

“TRADITION”Fall 2010 15th Edition

Alumni and Friends – Souvenir Book Donation • $4.00

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In 1981 Lacey introduced a new high school and with it a varsity football program under the direction of Head Coach Lou Vircillo. The school started with a pop-ulation of five hundred students and an athletic Group I football squad of some thirty five players. They played their first season as an independent team against some larger schools including two Group IV teams. The Lions registered their 1st victory in the second game which was played against a speedy Pleasantville squad near Atlantic City. They also capped the season with the 1st Elks Trophy victory on Thanksgiving over Pinelands culminating in a winning season in the inaugural year. All Star Lineman, Ron Stephenson became the first recipient of the Lombardi Award and also received the Most Valuable Player the Year. His son Ron would become a standout player in 2005-07 and be the first son of a player to play at LTHS. Kevin Smith was the first to be named to the Newark Star Ledger All Shore Team and the All State Group I Team. Guy Pizzulo would be the first to compete in college football at Trenton State College (today known as College of New Jersey). After graduation he joined the Army for a career and served for many years in the Pentagon. Craig Stratton will be remembered for his big hit that broke up the final play of the Pleasantville game and secur-ing the first victory. Today Craig is a businessman in town. Bob Tupper would hold the high school track javelin record for twenty eight years, and Christopher Simpson became Lacey High School’s first Chiropractic Physician.

Now going into a milestone year - the 30th football season, Lacey has registered 11 Conference Titles which ranks them #4 of all 44 Shore Conference schools. Including his record at Red Bank Regional, Coach Lou Vircillo has garnered 232 total victories placing him at #3 historically in the Shore Conference for victory production behind Warren Wolf of Brick Township and Vic Kubu of Manasquan respectively.

During Lacey’s early years the Lions found themselves growing rapidly as a school and would have to catch up to tougher competition as they would change conferences every two years. After the first year of being an independent team, they en-tered the “C” division for both 1982 and ’83 and grew from a Group I to a small Group II school.

1982 ushered Lacey into the first year in the Shore Conference and in the “C” Division. Lacey ran through the first year in the conference undefeated, winning the schools 1st title. They would also be invited to play in the elite state playoffs for the first time against a very powerful and traditional team in Delsea Regional. The outcome was close and showed that

Celebrating 30yearsof Lacey Lions Football Alumni

‘81

Robert Douglas Guy A. Pizzulo Michael Ruppert Kevin Smith Scott Stephensen Craig Stratton Ruppert TupperTimothy Carney John Linstra Christoopher Simpson

Kurt Burmeister

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the Lions could play anyone. They dominated the Thanksgiving Day game against Pinelands winning their 2nd Elks Trophy. At the season’s end many of the twenty two seniors would receive honors and recognition. Andy Pasqua became the first of many future Lacey running backs to rush for 1000 yards in a season. He captained an Upsala College team, graduated, and is the president of a company today. The offense was considered the number one rushing offense in the county. Nose guard Ralph Scafa was the very first Lion to be named to the Asbury Park Press All Shore Team. Greg Musselman was named the number one student of his class and went on to Harvard University. He is a lawyer and an Army Officer. All County guard, Scott Quinn, entered the United States Naval Academy and became an officer serving on a nuclear submarine and is an Epis-copal Minister today. Offensive lineman Rich Cottrell would go on to become Lacey High School’s first dentist; big Rich Tupper went on to work for the township; Jeff Fenton took over the family business; Jon Donnelly led his company’s efforts in the clean up action of the Twin Tower devastation of 9-11. John Sabarese still holds on to his tackling records of ’82 and is a businessman. Defensive end, Tim Braddock enjoyed some family fame after the story of his grandfather was told in mov-ies in “The Cinderella Man” and today is the owner of an accounting firm. Both John and Tim serve as officers in the Lacey Football Foundation. Defensive Lineman Kevin Lundberg is a United States Federal Agent. Tight end Tim Geraghty works for the Power Plant; wide receiver Glenn Christy went into law enforcement, and the

first “Lion Hearted” recipient, Joe Gervasini is today a businessman.

In 1983 the Lacey Lions ended the season with a big victory over Pinelands Regional capturing the third straight Elks Trophy. Other big victories came over Man-chester and Point Pleasant Beach. Tim Noren went on to have a great four years of playing at West Virginia Weslyan . Teammate, Craig Cicardo, captained his Fairleigh Dickinson University team and played quarterback. He became a teacher and a football coach and his son Craig Jr. became a LTHS quarterback himself playing from 2008-10. Both Tim and Craig were invited to play with USA football Team coached by Coach Vircillo in the late 80’s. They played internationally against the Italian National team in the summer of 1989. Big lineman Charlie Thiel gave up a scholar-ship to Bucknell University to go to college

and the ministry. Robert Beile and Michael O’Hearn would both find themselves in the business world. Beloved junior Rich Harrold will always be remembered by his team mates. He died in a hunting accident the day after the Thanksgiving Day game against Pinelands.

In 1984 and ’85 the Lions would be placed in a new and tougher

Richard Kozak Kevin Sean Lundberg

Joseph Eddie Gervasini

Gregory Scott Musselman

William J. Morley

Henry DahlGlenn Christy Brian Collins Jon Donnelly Theodore Douglas

Curtis Freeman Timothy Geraghty

Richard CottrellTimothy Braddock

Jeffery Fenton

Leonard Querques

Scott WardAndrew Pasqua Richard TupperJohn Sabarese Ralph ScafaScott Wayne Quinn

‘82

Robert Biele Craig CicardoHarald Brandmahl

Timothy Noren Michael O’Hearn

Charles Thiel

‘83

Mark Collins Rich HarroldThomas Donlon

Andrew Hamann Robert Mollica David Smith

David Van Brunt

David Supsie Derek TorreJeff Sturman

‘84

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“C South” Division which would be won by a traditional and powerful Shore Regional in ’84 and then by a loaded Freehold Boro led by Joe “the Jet” Henderson in ’85. But the Lions were very competitive in Division play in both seasons only losing one game in the final minutes of play against Freehold and with it the title. In 1984 beat Mon-signor Donovan, Manchester, Point Beach, Pinelands and played Central for the 1st time winning the Elks Trophy match up against them. After the 1984 season linebacker, Derek Torre, became the fist Lacey player to be invited to play in the prestigious North-South State All Star Classic. Dave Van Brunt attended Fairleigh Dickenson University and played four years as a wide receiver, and Dave Supsie went on to play major college baseball before coming home and taking a position as a Lacey Township po-lice officer.

After the 1985 season Mike Berardo and Pete Luciano were named 1st team All Shore. The Lions lost only one that year and recorded victories against Mon-signor Donovan, Point Beach, Manchester, Pinelands, and another big victory over arch rival Central. Scott Schubiger went on to play at Bowdoin College in Maine, became a graduate assistant football coach and finally a businessman. Tom Martin received his PhD. from Clemson University and today is a Colonel in the United States Army. Ed Ko-rivo went out to Saint Francis University in Loretto, Penn-sylavina and played some football and Mike Murphy, who had a great three years at Lacey, did the same at Fairleigh Dickensen University. Mike later came home and coached for the Lions for a few years.

As Lacey entered 1986 and ’87 the growth of the school continued to now make the Lions Group III and would again advance its level of competition. Lacey was competitive in most games but found itself lacking depth in certain positions and that would ultimately keep them from attaining another title.

In 1986 victories over Raritan, Point Pleasant Boro, Brick Memorial and Wall were special. Christopher Supsie finished his season in ’86, went on to Rutgers University, played light weight football and became a lawyer. His long time buddy and team mate, Matt Opacity, attended Trenton State College and became an All American wrestler and then went on to be-

Edward Koreivo Peter Luciano John Malone Thomas Martin Brian McNeil Michael Murphy Brian Perry Scott Schubiger Rocco Sinatra Steven Torre Alan Zielstorff

Michael Berardo Keith Harrold

‘85

Alfred Benz Michael Berenwick

Darren Coraggio Richard Dehmer William Elias Christopher Laureigh

Matthew Opacity Patrick Palagonia

Michael Spatz Christopher Supsie

Robert Zipoli

‘86

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come a teacher and wrestling coach. Mike Spatz became the first and only Lacey football player to earn four varsity letters, Rich Dehmer earned a PhD., and Billy Elias became a policeman, a pastor, and a special speed and conditioning coach for young soccer players. He was invited to instruct internationally. Al Benz moved down to North Carolina and started his own business. Chris Lauriegh and Pat Palagonia would do the same locally, Chris in the auto field and Pat in construction. Mike Berenwick went to work for the Township of Lacey. Darrin Coraggio earned his degree in Engineering.

In 1987 an opening day victory over Toms River North was a highlight. Other big wins came over Monsignor Donovan and Brick Memorial. After the ’87 season Tim O’Rourke went on to win the Meet of Champions in the 200 yard dash and setting new school track records. He resides in Hawaii and is a teacher. Rob Wright went on to New Haven Uni-versity to play guard, after graduating he went into law enforcement. Lou Copio became a teacher and head football coach in Delaware, and Jim Knoeller played college football at Moravian College before becoming a New Jersey State Trooper and a youth football coach. Wide receiver, Shawn Giordano graduated from Seton Hall University and is now a very successful businessman, Bryan Mckay is a policeman locally, and Scott Stevens works in the county prosecutor’s office. It was in 1987 that the promised weight room was finally completed. Workouts started to take on a new meaning.

The boys of the ’88 season brought titles back to town. Lacey started out with a big win over Toms River North and a key conference victory over Red Bank Catholic. Keith Elias, was injured in ’87, but would spearhead an assault during the 1988 and ’89 seasons that not only brought Lacey two more Conference Championships in the new ‘B South” but also offered to the township its very own State Title. This was the result of defeating a speedy Woodrow Wilson - Camden in a wild finish capped by a last second field goal by Carl Tarricone. The Lions would have a victory which many newspapers would call “the game of a de-cade.” It was Mike Lehetinen that caught the special pass from junior Keith Elias that set up the last second field goal. These same dramatics

Scott Amrozewicz William Bishop Conan Blanchard

Joseph Brancaccio

‘87

Louis Copio Shawn Giordano Jeffery Jurkiewicz

James Knoeller

Patrick Laureigh Bryan McKay Christopher Peters

Timothy O’Rourke

Scott Stevens Christopher Windecker

Robert WrightJames Taylor

Jonathan Deptula

Robert Duffy Christopher Furrule

Thomas GliedenScott Amrozewicz William Bishop Conan Blanchard

Joseph Brancaccio

‘88

Robert Klaus MMichael Lehtinen

Christopher Luberto

Victor Marasco Robert Riedinger Ronald Spafford Carl Tarricone Joseph Tracey James Tweed Stephen Wells Brian Zipoli

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found there way to the schools play “Grease” where the football team saved the day by beefing up the crew of ac-tors and selling out all shows. Brett Deptula was a stel-lar football player that season and one of the stars of the play. He went on to college and then the music industry business where his company cut a gold record. All county guard Rob Duffy went to William Paterson State to play before becoming a Lacey Township police officer, Chris Luberto broke all Lacey weight lifting school records, and Chris Furrule went on to Wesley College in Delaware and earned Little All American honors as a defensive end. Chris is now the President of a company. Jim Tweed went on to become a teacher and coach. Joe Tracey and Rob Klaus are businessman.

In 1989 Lacey would go undefeated winning its 2nd SJ Group III State Title over Woodrow Wilson in a rematch. Woodrow Wilson was the #1 team in all of South Jersey and was also ranked #1 in the Philadelphia Enquire for the greater Delaware Area as well as #5 in the entire State of New Jersey by the Newark Star Ledger. But before the Lions would meet Woodrow they needed to play a big

David Egan Scott Hebrew Robert JacobsonKeith Elias Ronald Leard Matthew Martin Michael Potochar

Jason Torre Edward WachaMichael Tholen

William BulgerScott Bishop Joseph Boturla Peter BrunnerJason Beneciuk

‘89

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and strong undefeated Mainland team. Both victories plus the undefeated mark would give the Lacey team the recognition of being the best team in all South Jersey in a decade as well as a top 5 rating in the state. Keith Elias would have back to back 1000 yard rushing seasons with an amazing 418 yards against Freehold Township that brought national interest to Lacey by USA Today. Elias was named All State 1st Team, won a HS Heisman before he became a Princeton Kodak All American and a NFL Giant. Linebacker Ron Leard and lineman Scott Hebrew earned post season honors and Jason “Mush” Beneciuk would go on to work on a PhD. from the University of Florida in the field of physical therapy. Big all star lineman, Dave Egan went on to do his advance degree work at Iowa University where he still works today.

In 1990 Lacey ripped through the conference play for another championship and went after its 3rd State Title. During the season they recorded big victories over Freehold Boro 41-7, Wall 49-0 Pinelands 33-0 , Point Pleasant Boro 42-3, Raritan 40-7 Monmouth 41-13, and Central 27-7. Senior Garrett Gardi, who led the 1988 and’89 team as the quarterback was now in his senior year. The would be All State and All Ivy league player for Cornell University led the Shore as the #1 passer but he found himself in a state playoff game against a tough Overbrook team and a unmerciful whipping wind. What made matters worse in 1990 was the crippling loss of their 1000 yard rusher junior Dave Cottrell who was injured in the Central game and could not play. Lacey outplayed Overbrook but could not manage to score. The game ended in an 8-0 loss and Overbrook would go on to play and beat Brick Memorial in the finals, a team that Lacey had all ready beat soundly during the regular season.

1991 was led by a three year starter and All State center Keith Bulicz. They played competitively and would win a fourth consecutive “B South” title. Bulicz received scholarships from Clemson, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and Vanderbilt. He attended Vanderbilt and made the varsity team in his freshman year.

During 1991 there was a must win game against a hot Pinelands team and the vic-tory set the tone for the run for a 4th consecutive title. The Pinelands victory would also give Coach Vircillo his 100th career win. Mike Kilmurray dominated play as a defensive back and wide receiver. As an All County player Mike Kilmurray was recruited by Ivy League schools but accepted an appointment to the United States Naval Academy. He became a naval officer and pilot flying missions in Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Today he is a lt. commander in the Navy Reserves and a pilot for Fed Ex.

With a big come from behind victory against Monmouth Regional featuring out-standing running from Dave Cottrell, and a solid victory against arch rival Central Regional the home team walked away with the banner and the Elks Trophy again. Dave would go on to Wesleyan College in Connecticut where he would break and

Bruce Close Brian Coffee Garrett Gardi Duane GudzakJohn DodaroDennis Cameron Lawrence Lapolla

‘90

Christopher McAndrew

George Peterson Charles Schoeneberg

Robert SmithJohn Popper Mike Steffanelli Keith Wehmann

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set new rushing records for the old New England school. John Simonson became a Lacey police officer, and Jeff Brewer and Jason King returned home after college to become school administrators for the Lacey Township School District.

1992 and 1993 the “B South” Conference Titles still belonged to the Lions, with ’93 being the 6th year in a row and with that tying a Shore Conference record shared by football powers Brick Township and Manasquan.

In 1992 a “Brotherhood” of seniors won 10 straight games with the help of a half a dozen juniors and the same number of sophomores. Victories over Brick Me-morial, Freehold Township, Toms River North, and Free-hold Boro would set up a key game against Toms River South. After a knee injury limited his offensive play, Brian Elias would rise to the occasion to play a full game of of-fense along with his defensive role in the key game against Toms River South. He rushed for over 100 yards and led his team to a victory. Jon Coen’s kick off return against Ocean City in the state semi placed the ’92 team in an un-

expected state final against Egg Harbor which would become the only loss of the season. The ’92 team produced quarterback Rich Barglowski who became Monmouth University’s first captain, Tom Nolan, who starred for Rowan University during their National Title runs of the 90’s, Dave Lobdell and Matt Coffee would star on the gridiron at FDU and College of NJ respectively and Brett Vastano who earned a PhD. from Rutgers University in the field of nutritional science.

In 1993 Lacey would again go through the regular season undefeated and this time not beating Central once but back to back with the latter game being a state play off semi final. The victory would again put Lacey in the finals and again against Egg Harbor but this time without Coach Lou Vircillo who was in the hospital with pneumonia. Before reaching the final game the team recorded early key victories against Brick, Freehold Township, Southern, Toms River North, and Freehold. In the final state playoff game Lacey, driving for the winning touchdown in the last few minutes of the fourth quarter, would run out of time and come up short. Gary Sasala would become the next running back to rush for back to back 1000 yard seasons in both ’92 and ’93 and TJ Hutler would make All State honors culminating the year and later play football at Moravian College. Billy Simonson went on to Iona University to study and play foot-ball and became a New Jersey State Trooper as did Doug Lemanowicz , who became an elite member of the New Jersey State Trooper SWAT unit. Eric Sundstrom entered the United States Air Force and college after that.

Theodore Hutler Gwendal Jeromin

Doug Lemanowicz

Ronald Ponzio Eric Quigley Gary Sasala Robert Schinder William Simonson

Stephen Stoop Eric SundstromEric Falk

Matthew Cutano Jason Dunn Michael Emanuel

‘93

Gerard CarusoRich Bargloski

‘92

Dave LabdellJon Coen Jason ReskoBrett Coble Matt Coffee Derek Degutis Tim McDowellBrian Elias Robert PentzTom Nolan Brett Vastano

John Campagna Chris Campo Eric Jacobson Mike KilmurrayDave Cottrell Jack Meszaros Mike PrestonJason King John Simonson Onan ValverdeaJoe Santucci

Jeff Brewer Keith Bulitz Jordan BurtonTom Altman

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The 1994 season was led by a strong group of seniors and 1st team All State linebacker in Casey Mahoney. The Lions boasted their best overall team in history but also suffered an unusual number of injuries. The “men of autumn” out-played their first eight opponents during that season but then hobbled into the state playoffs and would lose a heartbreaker 7-3 to Brick Township as well as the Thanksgiving game to Central. Brick overcame Central for the State Championship in ’94. Casey Mahoney earned a five year scholarship to Hofstra University where he excelled. Teammate Jerry Karacz became the captain at historic Tufts University, Greg Hauswirth competed at Carnegie Melon and received post season honors, Greg Brandis went on and played at FDU and became a high school administrator. Brian Tamedl played football at RPI and became an Engineer, FDU players / gradu-ates, Chris Bergstrom is a businessman, Chuck Boyer a firefighter and Rich Diab still enjoys the gridiron as a football official. Eight season victories included four shut outs: Pinelands 41-0, Wall 14-0, Toms River South 13-10 and Monsignor Donovan 18-0.

In 1995 senior quarterback, Mike Granato , was entering into his third consecutive season as a starter . Mike Granato had a stellar fall and brought his team to win the 8th school conference title before going on to Weidner University where he became a “Little All American” quar-terback. Junior Jay Frazee would enter the stable as the next thoroughbred 1000 yard running back. Lacey posted vic-tories over Pinelands 16-6, Wall 28-7, Manchester 24-7, Southern 27-6. Additionally they had two shutouts: Monsignor Donovan 32-0 and Central 25-0.

Between 1996 and 1999 the Lions would find themselves all four years in 2nd place in the con-ference finish. Traditionally rich Manasquan took the dominant lead of the “B South” but in two of those seasons it was “Lady Luck” that helped the Blue Warriors past the Lions. Especially in 1997 when yet another great running back would emerge rushing for over 1600 yards. Greg Elias had an amazing 240 plus yards in a losing effort only to watch a major col-lege athlete in Jake Lanfried, the Manasquan quarterback, scramble and elude two Lacey tacklers , reverse field, and score a winning touchdown. In 1996 the Lions were still named Ocean Counties #1 team earning the Observers Trophy. They would also beat arch rival Central for the coveted Elks Trophy in ’96, ’97, ’98 but would be stopped on a last play goal line effort in 1999. Two more 1000 yard rushers would emerge during this time. Brian Wehner was most remembered for his outstanding game over a ranked Monmouth County opponent, Ocean Township, in 1998. Mike Farnkoph would garnish the honors in ’99.

‘94

Kurt Bender Chris Bergstrom

Brian Tamedl Corey ThomsonAdam Solledar Brian SpadaTravis SchaferJason SaverinoDan Pentz Dave PestricelloTom Oese Mike PlutaCasey Mahoney

Chuck Boyer Greg Brandis Art Brannigan Rich Diab Mike LuthnerMike Dolan Kevin Duffy Rob Frazee Greg Hauswith Jason Hidebrandt

Jerry Karacz

Tom Faulkner Mike Granato

Kevin Jorgensen Seth Knauer Jim Kohout Adam Maggio Keith Martin Wes Paskewich Dale Pearce Ken Probst Rob Sommer Vic Torres Jason Vincent

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In 1996 1000 yard rusher, Jay Frazee, was lost to a mid season injury leaving All County lineman Jarrod Burke to spear the way. Season victories in-cluded Toms River South, Manchester, Pinelands, Point Pleasant Boro, Brick Me-morial, Monsignor Donovan, and Central. This class will ultimately boast having the #1 student in the class in Jeff Karacz going on to play college football with his brother at Tufts University in Boston. Ed Fitzpatrick would play at Kings College, Jerry Yorke at Central Connecticut State University and Darrell Nick would become an All American punter at Monmouth University. Ron Torres became a line coach for one of the best high school teams in southern California and John Mclean earned his PhD.

In 1997 Chris Natoli snared an All State Hon-ors as a lineman, Joe Roberts earned a scholarship to Fairfield University where he attained All American mention, and Jeff Marques received a nomination to at-tend the Merchant Marine Academy and became a Navy Officer and pilot. Greg Elias finished a Masters Degree in counseling and coaches high school football; Sean Kearney trained for special forces in the navy; Mike Ma-loney joined the marines; and Dan Norton became a po-lice officer. The Lions posted a 7-2 record on the season. Victories included:Wall 26-7, Manchester 45-7, Point Boro 34-7, Central 7-6 and three shut outs: Pinelands 14-0, Brick Memorial 19-0, Monsignor Donovan 48-0.

In 1998 both the defense and the offense were ranked 2nd in overall statistics in the county. Hector Berrios starred as a two way player and boasted post season honors. Brian Wehner is re-membered most for his monstrous game against Ocean Twp. and his 1000 yard rushing season. The Will Reilly and Kyle Schafer passing connection added a dimension of excitement to the season. The Lions posted big victories over Brick Me-morial 29-0, Allentown 56-0, Ocean 34-7, Pinelands 42-7 Monsignor Donovan 40-6, Oakcrest 13-12 and Central 20-0. Joe Manger finished a fine high school career and went on to excel at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. He was named an All Conference as a defensive back and completed an engineering degree.

‘96

Jarrod Burke Steve Emanuel Ed Fitzpatrick Jay Frazee Rob Hazelet Jeff Karacz Andy Locha

Kevin McGrath John McLean Bob Nassaney Darrell Nick Ron Torres Jerry YorkeSteve Maloney

‘97

Tom Budija Demetri Demopoulos

Greg Elias Shawn Kearney Mike Maloney Jeff Marques Chris Natoli Dan Norton Todd Parker Joe Roberts Nick Shepard

Jim Toner Mike Wright

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In 1999 the Lions would finish the decade in their last season of the “B South” conference. Senior running back Mike Farnkopf would lead the team as a two way player and become another Lacey Township High School 1000 yard rusher. He received post season honors as an All County player along with junior teammate Ray Denman. Frankopf was named to the New Jersey Top 100 Athletes. Victories included an Allentown shut out and impressive wins over Ocean, Pinelands, Manalapan, Manchester and Monsignor Donovan.

During the last decade the Lions football team played in an elevated league called the Constitution Division. They were still a group III school but play mostly group IV teams. The prediction of playing this kind of football week in and week out was more 50/50 year to year. It was a black and blue Division and considered the toughest league in the Shore most years with teams knocking each other off in order to emerge the champion. Lacey entered the new league in 2000 win-ning exactly one half of its games. But in 2001 the Lions won a title again with an exciting victory over Toms River South. Two more were won in 2005 and 2006 with ’06 being a perfect 12-0 including another State Championship. Lacey would also make title runs in 2003, 2007, 2008 and 2009 but would end in 2nd place. In each of these years the boys were invited to the elite state playoffs and most years made it to the semi finals. Five more running backs became 1000 yard backs. Anthony Ringle ’03, Matt Feeney ’05, Chris D’Amico ’06, and Jake Dabel in ’09. In the latter part of the decade the defens-es were also getting much stingier posting a record number of shutouts in 2009 with 5 in a row.

In 2000 a scholarship player, Jarrod Verge (Hofstra University), led the team to a break even season with the big-gest victory coming over Brick Memorial. Tom Dreher would also go on to compete at the College of New Jersey, graduate and enter law enforcement as a State Trooper. The Lions posted victories over Lakewood, Neptune, Brick Memorial, How-ell and Middletown North in overtime. Upon graduation from high school, Matt Crocker would go on to Carnegie Mellon University to play football; Ray Denman would do the same and start as a freshman at Kean University; Greg Ratkowski headed north to Union College near Albany to play football and study engineering.

‘98

Hector Berrios Dante Cioffi Jeff Emanuel Brian Fisher Ryan Gallagher TJ Granato Joe Manger Jay McKevitt Wayne Milano Bill Morro Jermaine Ollie

Ryan Pfluger Rob Purgavie Will Reilly Bob Sansevere

Kyle Schafer Lou Tomarchio Mike Torres Brian Wehner

Mike Farnfopf

‘99

Jordan Kreczkowski

Effrain Melendez

Mike Archibald Chuck Braun Matt Crocker Dan DeMichele Ray Denman Greg Ratkowski Jarrod Verge Matt WehnerTom Dreher Johan HedBerg Tom Kozo

‘00

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In 2001 new records were set in the passing and receiving game as se-nior quarterback Kyren Dooley would throw to his favorite target John Mari and create new records in passing yards, passing touchdowns, and pass receptions. Lineman Don Snyder finished his senior year as the #1 student in his class and went to the University of Pennsylvania where he became their Captain as well as an All Ivy League player, and led them to a Ivy League Title. Linebacker Ralph Ruggerio emerged as the career LTHS tackler and second in all time hits behind the line of scrimmage while Rocky Caiola ended his senior year setting the career mark in interceptions. The Lions posted victories over Lakewood, Neptune, Brick Memorial, Howell and Middletown North in overtime. Upon graduation from high school, Matt Crocker would go on to Carnegie Mellon University to play

football; Ray Denman would do the same and start as a freshman at Kean University; Greg Ratkowski headed north to Union Col-lege near Albany to play football and study engineering.

In 2002 senior quarterback Sam Cosantino would set some new marks with his gunslinger style of play. Senior big tight end Ken Henry found himself with a scholarship to Maine University at the end of the season and his team mate Anthony Ringle battled his way through the year to join the 1000 yard rushing club. Kyle Bahrle would go on to play major college baseball. Rick Honeycutt would be considered one of the best defensive players of the decade.Victories included Middletown North 20-13, Ocean Township 24-15, Brick Memorial 28-18 and Manalapan 27-25.

The 2003 team made a great run for the conference crown but fell short to Toms River South coming in second place in the Con-stitution Division. With big wins over Lakewood, Ocean, Howell, Brick Memorial Manalapan and Central the Lions had enough power points to again be invited to the NJ State Playoffs. Brandon Starodub would get a nomination to the Merchant Marine Academy and go on to become a commissioned officer. The class would miss teammate Jimmy Dean after a tragic car accident took his life. Brandon Visokay would join the army and John and Jason Lee went on to college at the University of Delaware.

Jake Schaffer

Kyle Bahrle Sam Cosantino Ben Crocker

Jake Spiek

Elijah Frazier

Brandon Gilyani Ken Henry Rick Honeycutt Mark McCallun

‘02

Anthony RingleGreg Rickmers

Chris Aviles Rocky Caiola Kyle Candeletti

Ray Cerami Charles Christy Joe Cioffe Kyren DooleyKC Koseoglu Anthony MacLachlan

John Mari

‘01

Mike Milano Marcus Novak Carl Pannauchi Don SnyderMatt Petty Tim Pfluger Jesse Potter Ralph Ruggiero Lance Sampieri Angelo ScalzoJP Morici

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During the 2004 season seniors Phil Raimondo and Pete Totaro led a team dominated by underclassmen through a tough first half of the 2004 season. But as the sophomores matured the second half of their season turned in their favor. A big upset victory against a favored Pinelands turned some heads in that year and winning the Elks Trophy over Central made it complete. After playing only two years of football it would be punter Kris Jovanovski that would go on to Towson State University and punt for the Tigers. Phil Raimondo became an Army Ranger, and Pete Totaro went to Stockton State College to prepare for a career in the sciences.

In 2005 the senior class matured through a serious and demanding off season program. They dominated confer-ence play winning another Constitution title , beat Pemberton and Ocean City in the states playoffs to enter a contest against Delsea Regional for a championship bout. Matt Feeney led the team on offense with 1000 plus yards as a back. Today Matt is a police officer. Joe Pandorf inspired a tough defense and then went on to William Paterson State College where he con-tinued to play. Outstanding linebacker John Roth is a US Marine. Vince Manzo went on to college and works in the invest-ment industry in New York City. Scott Dotterweich completed his degree at Salisbury State in Maryland. Victories included: Ocean, Lakewood, Toms River East, Middletown North, Toms River South, Pinelands and Central. The victory over Toms River East is especially noted as it led to the conference title. The Central victory brought another Elks Trophy.

Joe Altimari Jon Amato Brian Bea Matt Bialuk Jim Dean

‘03

Bill Exner Matt Ferrara Terry Granit Jason Lee Jon Lee

Brian McGrath Mike Miszlay Brandon Starodub

Brandon Visokay

‘04

Kris Jovanovski Artiom Leibid Andrew Ness Philip Raimondo

Christopher Robinson

Nicholas Segner Rhett Titus Peter Totro

Andrew Carrino Mark Ciallella William Dippolito

Scott Dotterweich

Matthew Feeney Justin Helstowski Randy Honeycutt Vincent Manzo

‘05

Mike Oakes Joseph Pandorf John Roth Anthony Sestito Geoffrey Townsend

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The chemistry in 2006 was perfect. The competition was the toughest on record. By the sea-son’s end this Lion team ripped through their schedule of : Manalapan, Toms River South, Long Branch, and How-ell. A pivotal last minute touchdown by sophomore Tom Rickmers over Brick Twp. would preserve the unbeaten mark as the Lacey team would then finish off Colts Neck , Middletown North, and Wall Twp. before entering the state playoffs. State playoff victories over Pemberton and Tri-ton would send them into the finals. But before this, they would have to deal with archrival Central and the Elks Trophy. The final game was set with Seneca High School, an undefeated team ranked #1 in all of south jersey and in the Top 5 in the state. Seneca entered the game with an impressive and powerful offense only to find themselves scoreless at the end of four quarters. Lacey’s defense was perfect on the day and the offense behind the rushing of Chris DiMicco and the outstanding pass receptions of Sean McAndrew put the victory on the scoreboard. Sixteen seniors can claim the best record in Lacey High School history. All State athletes: Vince Elardo went to Monmouth University on a track scholarship; Chris DiMicco went on to Kean University as a running back and Sean McAndrew became a preseason All American as a tight end at Wesley College DE. Additionally, Ryan Bahrle went on to play at Kean University while team-mates Chris Meyler and Michael Hyle would join the US Army and serve overseas. Lacey registered more victories in one sea-son that any team before them. At 12-0 they were perfect: Con-ference and State Champions!

In 2007 the Lions again ran through most of their schedule . They recorded big wins against Manalapan, Toms River South, Colts Neck, Wall, and Middletown North and would enter the state playoffs for the third straight year. A great victory over Delsea and a talented Winslow were outstanding and set up a 7th visit to the state final game, and this time against Shawnee. By the sea-sons end seniors Warren Smith, Justin Rand, Ron Stephensen, Mike Mancini, Fern Silva, and Josh Smith, would all receive post season honors. Jus-tin Rand was named the number one student of his class and also served as the class president. He was recruited to play football at the University of Penn-sylvania. Team mates Mike Mancini and Fern Sil-va went on to Kean University to continue to play, RJ Roe went on to Marist and then transferred to New Hampshire and Warren Smith presently starts as quarterback for the University of Maine.

Ryan Bahrle Scott Dalconzo Christopher DiMicco

Ryan Dooley Vincent Elardo

‘06

Dennis Giombetti

Michael Hyle David Kurinsky Thomas Larney Sean McAndrew Christopher Meyler

Edward Sherwood

Timothy Smith Ryan Townsend Charles WrightEvan Ritchie

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In 2008 long time teammates Tom Rickmers and Justin Pandorf led their team through a grueling schedule that would end in Brick, Toms River East and Colts Neck all sharing the Conference Title. Before it was all over the Lacey Team would upset Toms River East for their only loss and record another key vic-tory over Middletown North to get into the revered State Playoffs. They showed the state what they were made of by upsetting Ocean City in the first round of the Playoffs. The game was played in the cold rain

and mud and went in to 0-0 overtime. Tom Rickmers threw a halfback option pass to Andrew Burt for the win. Another great game in the semifinals also went into overtime against Hammonton before Lacey Township would fall short. Lacey would own an-other Elks trophy over Central. Tom Rickmers joined the 1000 Yard Club and all Shore Teams included Tom Rickmers. Justin Pandorf plays for Monmouth University

In 2009 five seniors would lead the way through another season reaching the NJSIAA state Semi-Finals. Big victories during the year and a record five shutouts in a row against Brick, Colts Neck, Marlboro, Middletown North, and Freehold Boro set the tone for another Elks Trophy Victory over Central Regional. This game against Central would end the historical series that started in 1984. Lacey dominated the series with 19 victories over Central’s 7. Junior Jake Dabal joined the 1000 Yard Club. Se-niors Corey Neal went on to play for Monmouth University; Joe Tulino went on to do the same at Sacred Heart University and All Shore Player Mike Stuppiello likewise at Assumption College in Massachusetts.

In 1984 Coach Vircillo was asked by the newly formed New Jersey State Coaches Association to represent Ocean County on the State Committee, he was also asked to serve on the North-South All Star Football Classic Committee. He did so and served for over 20 years. He directed the North-South Classic in 1996 and ‘97. In 1998 he founded the Prestigious New Jersey-New York Governors Bowl and served as it’s director for 9 years. Many Lacey athletes benefited by opportunities to showcase themselves over these years and some by receiving scholarships. In 2007 Coach reor-ganized the Shore Football Coaches Association and established the New U.S. Army All Shore Classic.

‘07

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Justin Rand Richard Roe Fernando Silva Joshua Smith

Warren Smith Michael VaccaroRonald Stephensen

‘08

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Michael Chevalier

Daniel Dabal Dylan Giombetti Pavle Jovanovski Christopher McVoy

Justin Pandorf Thomas Paulov Thomas Rickners Christopher Steitz

John Uveges Michael Yednak

‘09

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Michael Stuppiello

Joseph Tulino Matthew Valiant

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1 Steven Knapp 10 QB/CB 5’9 150

3 Ryan Hanula 11 WR/CB 5’11 158

4 Kyle Spatz 10 RB/FS 5’6 150

5 Cameron Blackwell 12 WR/DB 6’1 170

6 Brandon Boos 10 QB 5’9 150

7 Pat Jensen 12 WR/DB 5’9 180

8 Zach Torrell 12 WR/DB 5’10 180

9 Deon Smith 12 WR/FS 6’2 210

11 RJ Kurtz 10 RB 5’5 125

13 Craig Cicardo 12 QB 6’0 186

14 Kevin Leahy 10 WR 5’11 155

15 Matt Ruhnke 12 RB/DB/K 5’10 150

16 Luke Fernandez 10 WR 5’11 140

18 Jordan Powell 11 TE/LB 6’3 205

21 Jake Dabal 12 RB/CB 5’8 167

22 Liem Dolly 10 RB/LB 5’9” 155

23 Trevor Finch 11 FB/LB 5’8 190

24 Danny Lawler 11 WR/DB 6’1” 155

25 Jarrod Molzon 12 RB/DB/K 5’10 195

28 Tony Pierce 12 LB/FB 6’0 194

29 Joe Detroia 11 WR/CB 5’10 145

37 Tim Grochowski 10 FB/NG 5’6 172

40 Matt Uveges 12 LB/FB 5’11 198

43 Frank Quadrino 11 TE/LB 5’9 180

44 Pat Schinder 10 LB/FB 5’10 195

46 Casey Sirotniak 10 TE/OL 5’11 188

48 Kevin Hanula 12 TE/LB 6’0 195

49 Nick Breden 12 TE/LB 5’7 180

50 Rob Striffler 11 OG/DE 5’5 200

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51 Mike D’Addario 12 OT/DE 6’2 240

52 Tom Murray 12 OG/DE 5’9 200

53 Anthony Maggio 10 MLB 5’6 140

54 Jake Ryan 10 OG/LB 5’7 170

55 Dylan Joslin 12 OT/DE 6’3” 250

56 Brian Mykoliw 12 LB/OL 5’11 215

57 Lex Knapp 11 C/LB 6’1 220

58 Jeff Jernack 12 LB 5’10 195

59 Evan Bahrle 11 OG/DE 5’9 200

60 Josh Tamburro 10 OT/NG 5’10 195

62 Shane Hartley 12 OG/NG 5’8 230

65 Dave Vieira 12 DL/OL 5’11 190

66 Zach Allsopp 10 DT 6’1 180

67 Rudy Schoeneberg 11 OT/DE 5’11 212

68 Scott Dorsey 12 C/DE 6’0 215

69 Jake Fernandez 11 OT/DE 5’10 230

70 Shivam Patel 11 OT/NG 5’11 225

71 Chris Herdt 10 OG/NG 5’10 190

72 Joe Engrassia 10 OL/DL 5’10” 220

73 Frank Fantasia 10 OG/DL 5’6” 230

74 Brady Vanblarcum 10 OT/DE 6’0 205

75 Brandon Lucante 11 OG/DE 6’0 185

76 Joe Elefante 10 OT/DE 6’2 230

77 Tyrell Smith 11 OT/NG 6’5 298

78 Pete Hadley 10 OT/DE 5’11 230

80 James Angelela 10 WR 6’1 165

81 Jake Dittenhofer 11 WR 6’2 185

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Alumni on the Gridiron

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‘83 Craig Cicardo - Lacey Township ‘96 Jarrod Burke - Barnegat High School

‘96 Rone Torres - Eastlake High School, CA

‘01 Chris Aviles - Barnegat High School

PlAYINgChris DiMicco - Kean University

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Cory Neal - Monmouth University Justin Pandorf - Monmouth UniversityJoe Tulino - Sacared Heart UniversityMike Stuppiello - Assumption College

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Cameron Blackwell ‘11 “Cam” is going into his second year as a varsity Wide Out. Cameron is 6’1” and weighs 180 lbs. Cameron squatted 225 lbs. 25 times and maxed out on the Bench Press at 205. Cam is an Honor Roll student and maintains a 3.4 GPA. Cam plans on attending college after High School and is looking at Coastal Carolina, Rutgers, and Ohio State. In the off season, Cam throws the Javelin in Spring Track, and trains with Parisi Speed School.

Craig Cicardo ‘11 is going in to his 3rd year as the starting Quarterback for the Lions. Craig stands 6’ and weighs 186 lbs. Craig Benched 265 lbs., Squatted 315 12 times, and ran a 4.82 40 yard dash. He plans to attend college and play football next year, with his top 3 choices being Colgate, Princeton, and Wagner. Craig is a member of the National Honor Society, and will serve as the SGA Treasurer this year. In the classroom, Craig maintains a 4.33 GPA and is on the school’s High Honor Roll. In the off season, Craig trains in the weight room in preparation for the next football season. Statistically, Craig currently holds the all time completion percentage mark at 59.8%, completing 115 passes out of 192 attempts for 1,204 yards, and 10 TD’s. He has also rushed for 603 yards and 14 TD’s in his career.In 2009, Craig was named All Conference and 2nd Team All County, and was named to the NJSCA Super 100 All State Team. He has attended many football camps this summer including Colgate, Columbia, Princeton, Cornell, and Temple.

Jacob Dabal ‘11 is going into his third year starting as a Running Back and Cornerback for the Lions. Jake stands 5’8” 170 lbs. Jake benches 245 lbs., Squats 315 16 times, Dead lifts 500 lbs., and runs a 4.5 40 yard dash. He plans to attend college and study mechanical engineering, with his top choices being WPI, Stevens Institute, Colgate, and NJIT. Jacob currently maintains an “A” average with a 3.6 GPA, and is on the Honor Roll. During the off season, he trains in the weight room and runs Spring Track. Last year as the Lions leading rusher, he carried the ball 184 times and gained 1,187 yards, scoring 10 touchdowns. Defensively, he had 46 tackles from his cornerback position.Jake was awarded the Lions MVP for the 2009 season, as well as achieving 2nd team All Shore and 1st team All County as a Running Back in numerous newspapers.

Nicholas Breden ‘11 is going into his second year as a special team’s starter for the Lions. Nick stands at 5’8” and weighs 175 lbs. His best Bench Max was 185 lbs., and squatted 225 lbs. 20 times. Nick plans on attending college after high school, and his top 3 choices are Rutgers, Maryland, and The College of New Jersey. Nick is in the National Honor Society, and maintains a 4.2 GPA. In the off season, Nick trains in the weight room in preparation for Baseball in the spring, where he excels at Second Base.

Mike D’Addario ‘11 is going into his second year starter at Offensive Tackle for the Lions. Mike stands at 6’1” and 240 lbs. Mike excels in the Weight Room during the off season, putting up a team high 320 lbs. on the Bench. He also cleans 300 lbs., and has squatted 405 for 12 reps. He plans on going to college and is currently undecided on schools. Mike is a good student who maintains a 3.0 GPA. In the off season, Mike trains at Parisi Speed School to go along with his work in the weight room.

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Dylan Joslin ‘11 is heading into his senior year looking forward to his opportunity to be a starting Defensive End for the Lions. Dylan stands 6’2 ½”, and weighs 255 lbs. Dylan maxed out on the Bench Press at 270 lbs., Squatted 405 9 times, and Max Cleaned 235 lbs. Dylan is a High Honor Roll student with a 3.6 GPA, and would like to attend Stony Brook University. In the off season, Dylan is a starter for the Varsity Basketball Team.

Jeff Jernack ‘11 returns to Lacey from Texas to finish his senior year and play football at Lacey. Jeff grew up in Lacey and started varsity as a sophomore at Linebacker. He had 55 tackles that year, good enough for second on the team. After a year off from the game, Jeff returns to play the Sam Linebacker position for the Lions. Jeff has grown to 5’10” and 195 lbs. In the weight room, Jeff benches 240 lbs., squatted 225 25 times, and ran a 4.8 40 yard dash. Jeff is a good student who spends the off season in the weight room. This summer, he attended the Monmouth University, 1 Day Football Camp.

Pat Jensen ‘11 is going into his second year as a 2 way starter for the Lions at Wide Out and Cornerback. Pat stands at 5’10”, and weighs 180 lbs..In the weight room, Pat has recorded a 235 lb. Bench Max, squatted 225lbs. 35 times, and ran a 4.73 40 yard dash. Pat is also a good student, and an accomplished Baseball player. In the off season, Pat trains in the weight room in preparation for the Spring. Pat made First Team All-South Jersey in Baseball in the Spring of 2010, and has been clocked with a 91 MPH fastball at the University of Virginia. Pat is looking forward to attending college and playing Baseball after High School. His top choices are Monmouth, Rutgers, and Felician College, who have all expressed serious interest for Baseball.

Kevin Hanula ‘11 is entering his second year as a Varsity Tight End and Linebacker for the Lions. Kevin stands at 6’ and weighs 200 lbs. Kevin squatted 315 15 times, Benched 240 lbs., and ran a 4.9 40 yard dash. Kevin is a good student with a 4.35 GPA, and is a member of the National Honor Society and Student Government. In the off season, Kevin trains to get ready for his next sport, Baseball, which he excels in. Kevin hit .435 this summer playing third base for the Lacey American Legion program. Kevin is looking to pursue engineering in college, and is interested in schools such as Lehigh, Bucknell, Lafayette, Johns Hopkins, and Tufts.

Scott Dorsey ‘11 is a returning letterman and plays the “O” and “D” line. The 6’ 217 pound senior has a bench press of 300 lbs., a dead lift of 410 and has squatted 225 lbs 20 times. During the winter, Scott participates in track and puts the shot. He maintains a 3.4 GPA and has plans to join the NJ National Guard next year. His future goals include college to study accounting.

Shane Hartley ‘11 is a letterman and has been a solid member of the football team for our years. As a “D” and “O” lineman he stands 5’8” and weighs 230 lbs. In the weight room training program he has benched 200 and has squatted 225 lbs. 15 times. In the off season Shane is a member of the LTHS bowling team. His future goal is to attend lorida Southern College and major in forensic law enforcement.

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Tom Murray ‘11 is going into his first year starting at defensive end for Lacey. Toms stands 5’9” and weighs 200 lbs. Tom benches 265 and cleans 195 lbs. He plans to attend college and study mechanical engineering with his top choices being NJIT, TCNJ and Rowan. Tom holds a 3.8 GPA and is on the honor roll. Outside of the football program, Tom leads an active life; he is a member of the school’s choir, band, men’s ensemble and drama club. Tom also holds the office of senior class secretary.

Deon Smith ‘11 “D” is going into his second year as a Strong Safety for the Lions. Deon stands at 6’2 ½” and weighs 210 lbs. Deon has benched 210 lbs., and squatted 315 for 9 reps. Deon has achieved the Honor Roll all 4 marking periods, and plans to attend college after high school. In the off season, he excels for the Varsity Basketball team, earning 1st Team All “A” South and being chosen by the coaches as the conference player of the year.

Tony Pierce ‘11 is going in to his second year as a starting Outside Linebacker and Special Teams player for the Lions. Tony is 6’ and 196 lbs., and runs a 4.6 40 yard dash. In the weight room, Tony has maxed out on the Bench at 270 lbs. He is presently undecided about college. In the off season, Tony trains in the weight room, and participates in the Parisi Speed Training program in preparation for Football Season.

Matt Ruhnke ‘11 is heading into his senior year as an all around athlete. He is a fine running back and kicker and has the ability to appear at many positions on the field. Last season he lettered for his role as a very productive kicker. Matt stands at 5’10” and 150 pounds.He runs winter and spring track and is looking to be very competitive this year. “Runk” will look to attend college and major in engineering

Brian Mykoliw ‘11 is going into his third season as a starting Linebacker and Guard. Brian stands at 5’11” and 215 lbs.. He is a hard worker in the weight room, and has maxed out on the Bench Press at 285 lbs., while squatting 420 lbs.. Brian plans on going to college and studying psychology, and his top choices are Amherst, Albright, and Fairleigh Dickinson. Brian is an Honor Roll student, and maintains a 3.4 GPA. Last year, Brian recorded 58 Tackles, forced 2 fumbles, and had 2 fumble recoveries for touchdowns.

Jarrod Molzon ‘11 is going in to his third year as a starting Defensive Back, Running Back, and Kicker. Jarrod stands 5’10”, and weighs 195 lbs.. Jarrod has put up very impressive numbers in the off season with a 265 lb. Bench max, a 265 lb. Clean max, and Squatting 315 16 times. Most impressive was his 4.46 40 yard dash time he ran at the Winter “Parisi Combine” at the Atlantic club in Wall Twp.. Jarrod maintains a 3.8 GPA, and is a member of the National Honor Society. Jarrod plans to continue his studies and athletics in college. His top choices are Monmouth, Bucknell, and Holy Cross. In the off season, Jarrod trains in the weight room in the Winter, and competes in Spring Track.Last year, Jarrod was the MVP of the Thanksgiving game against Central, recorded 4 interceptions, returning one for a touchdown. In his spare time, he is an avid snowboarder.

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Jordan Powell ‘12 is going into his first year as a varsity starter at Tight End/Wide Out. Jordan stands at 6’3” and 205 lbs. Jordan can Bench 230 lbs., Cleans 215, and runs a 4.85 40 yard dash. Currently undecided on a college he will be attending after high school, Jordan maintains a 3.0 GPA. In the off season, Jordan trains in the weight room and plays Lacrosse in the Spring, where he was the leading scorer for the 1st year varsity program. Jordan attended a 1 Day invite camp at Rutgers this Summer.

Tyrell Smith ‘12 is entering his second year as a varsity starter on the Offensive and Defensive Lines. Tyrell stands at 6’5” and weighs 280 lbs. Tyrell benched 285 lbs. this summer. He plans to attend college after high school. Tyrell carries a 3.07 GPA and has a great number of Division 1 schools interested in him as a football player. In the off season, Tyrell plays varsity Basketball, where he was the number 3 leading scorer on the team, as well as the leader in blocked shots and rebounds. Tyrell also participates in the Parisi Speed School to get ready for the season. This summer, he attended football camp at Penn State, and made unofficial visits to Rutgers and Temple.

Zach Torrell ‘11 is going in to his third season as a starting Wide Out and Free Safety. He stands at 5’11, and weighs 185 lbs. In the weight room, Zach Benched 245, Cleaned 225, and squatted 315 x 8 times. He plans to attend college and his top three schools are the U.S. Naval Academy, Villanova, and Monmouth. Zach is a member of the National Honor Society, and maintains a 4.15 GPA. In the off season, he is a member of the Spring Track team where he excels in the Javelin throw. Zach finished 5th in the State of New Jersey with a throw of 193’6” and broke the Lacey high school record set in 1981 by Bob Tupper. Last year due to a knee injury, Zach played in 4 games where he recorded 4 interceptions, and 13 receptions for 120 yards. He was named to the Star Ledger 3rd team all county team in football. In track, he was 2nd team All Shore, 1st team All County, and 1st team All Atlantic City Press.

Matt Uveges ‘11 is going in to his third year as a starting Linebacker. He stands at 5’11” and weighs 197 lbs. He led the team in tackles last year, and has a total of 109 heading in to his senior campaign. He also has registered 2 interceptions, and 6 receptions on offense with 3 of those for touchdowns. Last year, he was named 2nd team All Shore and 1st team All County at Linebacker. He Bench Presses 275 lbs., and squatted 315 17 times, and runs a 4.71 40 yard dash. He plans on either playing Football or throwing the Discus in college next year. This summer, Matt attended the Monmouth and Lafayette Football 1 Day Camps. Matt is also the Lions long snapper.

David Viera ‘11 is entering his second year as a two way starter on the offensive and defensive line. Dave stands at 5’11”and weighs 200 lbs. In the weight room, Dave put up 255 lbs. on the Bench, Dead Lifted 500 lbs., Squatted 315 18 times, and ran a 4.64 40 yard dash. Dave is a good student, and plans to go to college after high school with his top choice being the University of Central Florida. During the off season, Dave excels in track participating in the 100 meters, long jump, and the shot put.

Lex Knapp ‘12 is going into his first year as the starting Center for the Lions. Lex stands at 6’1” and weighs 220 lbs. Lex benched 240 lbs. and squatted 425 lbs. He plans on going to college after high school to study accounting, and his top choices include Rutgers, UPenn, and Cornell. Lex is a well rounded student with a 3.9 GPA. During the off season, Lex wrestles at the 215 lb. weight class for the Lions, where he took top 6 in Region 6, and claimed All-American honors in the Sophomore Nationals with a 6th place finish. Lex was sidelined during his sophomore football season with a shoulder injury.

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216 Rt. 9Forked River, NJ 08731

Phone: (609) 693-0642We Specialize in

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ATTORNEYS AT LAW 630 Lacey Road • Forked River, NJ 08731 Tel: 609-971-1884 • Fax: 609-971-6070

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