HIGH SCHOOL

Boys soccer team-by-team capsules

Jane Havsy
@dailyrecordspts

INDEPENDENCEDIVISION

Boonton

Coach: Jamie Nash, fourth season

Last year: 3-15.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. MF Abdu Yoldas, Sr. F Nick Lourick, Sr. MF Justin Adriazola, Sr. MF Chris D’Vanzo, Sr. D Yll Krasniqi, Jr. MF Doni Ramadani, Jr. F Junior Quesada, Jr. MF Rodolfo Contreras, So. D James Eyeler, So. GK Tim Rittenger, So. MF Matte Hesse, So. MF Frank Rao.

Newcomers: Jr. D Caleb Phillipi, So. D Jacob Brancato, So. F Rakip Velui.

Outlook: The Bombers hope to be competitive in the deep NJAC-Independence.

Butler

Coach: Brian Batz, second season.

Last year: 1-18.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. GK Shane Havrilla, Sr. MF Colin Covello, Sr. D Jeramy Lake, Sr. F Raymond Lovelace, Sr. MF Alex Scordo, Sr. MF Alex Thomas, Sr. MF Alex Thomas, Sr. D Shawn Van Grouw, Jr. F Chris Acquaire, Jr. D Ryan McConville, Jr. D Matt Schumacher, Jr. F Matt Unczowsky (7g, 1a).

Newcomers: Sr. D Michael Gibbons, Sr. F Kyle Shepherd, Jr. GK Will Hanisch, Jr. D Patrick Haywood, So. D Nicholas Ortega.

Outlook: Despite the graduation of 11 players, the Bulldogs return significant experience. Offensive creativity is a potential strength.

Kinnelon

Coach: Nick Stokes, 10th season

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D John Hatch, Sr. MF Chris Caso, Sr. F Eric Hausser, Sr. F/MF David DeVries (15g, 7a), So. F Greg Poposki.

Newcomers: Fr. F Steven Kleczkowski.

Outlook: After disappointing results in big games last year, the experienced Colts hope to be more consistent.

Morris Catholic

Coach: Santiago Salme, first season.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. MF Justin Douville, Sr. MF Tim Lott, Sr. D Jon Alvarez, Jr. MF Bryan Medina (8g, 11a).

Newcomers: So. F Doug Theobald.

Outlook: Salme, the Crusaders’ third coach in four years, inherits a team rebuilding around its midfield.

Pequannock

Coach: Carl Strong, 19th season

Last year: 11-4-3.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. MF Brett Lobdell, Sr. D Matt Reda, Sr. MF Brett Dericks, Sr. F Trevor Seylaz, Sr. MF Jared Mann, Sr. D Dylan Steed, Sr. D Charlie Western, Jr. MF Liam Lillienthal, Jr. GK Bill Troast, So. MF Ethan Blakely.

Newcomers: Sr. D Andrew Marra, Jr. MF Matt Thomas, Jr. F Mergim Ameti, So. MF Christian Rosario, So. MF Matt Apryasz.

Outlook: Pequannock returns a solid midfield, but the back line is almost entirely new and inexperienced.

WhippanyPark

Coach: Tom Wilson, 35th season

Last year: 5-13-2.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Eric Bartholomew, Sr. F/MF Nick Coppolla, Sr. F/MF Nick Werther, Sr. GK Kevin Coiley, Sr. D/F Matt Neptun, Jr. MF/D Pat Thompson, Jr. MF/D Matt Jeng, So. F Tom Rigas.

Newcomers: Sr. MF Andrew Gatti, Sr. F Gavin McGrath, Jr. MF Mike Symecko, Jr. D/MF Tyler Scherb, Jr. F Alex Bihuniak, Jr. D Sam DeFina, Jr. D/MF Eric Jones, Jr. D/MF Andrew Loth, Jr. MF Zach Pitassi, Jr. D Ryan McGrath, So. MF/F Jason Berkowitz.

Outlook: The Wildcats need more consistent scoring —and to overcome preseason injuries — to challenge for the reshuffled NJAC-Independence title.

LIBERTY DIVISION

Dover

Coach: Jeffrey Hoyt

Last year: 13-6-1, NJAC-Liberty champion.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. MF Sebastian Hernandez (6g, 2a), Sr. MF David Rodriguez, Sr. GK Mateo Salazar, Jr. F Leandro Suarez (10g, 3a).

Newcomers: Jr. MF Chris Rubio, Jr. MF Juan Osorio, Jr. D Juan Chinchayan, So. D Joe Buri, Fr. F Sebastian Roman.

Outlook: Suarez and Hernandez lead an inexperienced Tigers team which has to replace nine varsity starters. JV and former Dover girls coach Hoyt replaces James Wiegand, who is now at Parsippany Hills.

Hanover Park

Coach: Brian Evans, sixth season

Last year: 0-15-1.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. MF Jihwan Yoon, Sr. MF Tyler O’Connor, Jr. F Jason Turiansky, Jr. D Ant Monticello, Jr. D Nick Celli, Jr. D Sean DuBeau, Jr. D Jake Sacher, Jr. F Julian Sclafani, Jr. MF Dan Pitts, Jr. MF Leo Stefanelli, So. F Christian Mapura, So. MF Tristan Barquin, So. MF Sebastian Dale.

Newcomers: Sr. D Pat Bowling, So. D Ben Picciano, So. D Sean Toscano, So. MF Antonio Macolino, So. GK Charlie Polk, So. MF Steven Schroeder.

Outlook: Young but experienced, the Hornets will improve.

MountainLakes

Coach: Mark Walters, 12th season

Last year: 16-4-3, NJAC-Liberty champion.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Gene Hong (14g, 2a), Sr. MF Conrad Hsiang, Sr. D Avery Kaplan, Sr. MF Alex Matlack, Sr. D Brian Corrigan, Sr. MF Mitchell Goodbar, Sr. GK Carter Rose, Jr. D Cooper Vorel, Jr. D Christian Van Dyke.

Newcomers: Sr. MF Grant Downes, Sr. D Paul Lachman, Sr. F Thomas Pappas, Sr. MF Mike Rowland, Sr. MF Luke Smith, Sr. GK Roman Tavakkol, Sr. F Ryan Thomas, Jr. F Gaetano DiMaggio, Jr. D Cole Langlois, So. MF Daniel DiGiovanni.

Outlook: The Lakers are aiming at defending their reshuffled and more challenging Liberty Division title, and reaching the Group II championship as well.

Morristown-Beard

Coach: Martin Brown, 10th season

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Sam Curtis, Sr. MF John McDonald, Sr. MF Ethan Feuer, So. MF Sam Naddler, So. D Joey Velasquez.

Newcomers: Sr. MF Austin Goodman, Sr. F Kevin Budd.

Outlook: Young but experienced, Morristown-Beard hopes to improve quickly.

Parsippany

Coach: Michael Mueller, 15th season

Last year: 6-10-3.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Josh Fortes, Sr. MF Dave Alosio, Sr. MF Brian Rodrigues, Jr. MF Jonathan Klausner, Jr. D Declan Devens, Jr. D Anderson Olave, Jr. MF Luca Cacciottolo, So. GK Jake Marlowe, So. F Justin Jennings.

Newcomers: Sr. MF Tameen Maqsiddi, Sr. MF Michael Michalik, So. D Thomas Mercado, So. D Joe Ruggerio, So. MF Mujtaba Aslamy, Fr. F Jeremy Mostillo.

Outlook: Young but hardworking, the Red Hawks hope to return to the NJSIAA Tournament.

FREEDOM DIVISION

High Point

Coach: Kevin Fenlon, fourth season

Last year: 1-17.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. MF Stephen Augustine, Sr. GK Erik Checkur, Sr. MF Jason Klaus, Sr. D Ryan Roche, Jr. MF Ben Armstrong. Jr. D Garrett Fenlon, Jr. MF Chad Frey, Jr. D Kristian Rokosny, Jr. D Brad Smolen, So. MF Jake Malavet, So. F Korey Roman.

Newcomers: Sr. MF Robert Genetelli, So. MF Thomas Watts, So. F Dylan Watson, Fr. MF Sawyer Fenlon, Fr. F Jacob Sorensen, Fr. D William Frye.

Outlook: Matching up with smaller schools in the reshuffled Freedom Division should benefit the Wildcats.

Jefferson

Coach: Travis Gage, fourth season

Last year: 6-13-1.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. MF Josh Loomis (5g, 9a), Sr. GK Basri Kaplan, Sr. MF Nate Hirschman, So. D Shaun Bishop.

Newcomers: Jr. D Alvaro Pena, So. D Bryan Harris, So. F Chris Naiman, Fr. MF Liam Fitzgerald, Fr. MF Sam Giraldo.

Outlook: The young Falcons hope to qualify for the NJSIAA Tournament for the fourth-straight year for the first time in school history.

LenapeValley

Coach: Eric Schuman, ninth season

Last year: 12-7-1.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Brandon Zeas, Jr. GK Matt Ellingworth (6 SO), Jr. D Alan Cestone, So. MF Fabian Munoz.

Newcomers: Sr. D Bailey Ressa, Sr. F Cristian Alonso, Sr. MF Jack Cristian, So. MF Robert Cahn, So. MF Aidan Baglivo, So. MF Kyle Reid, So. MF Austin Parrish, So. D Dylan McFarland, Fr. MF Brad Beckert.

Outlook: Ellingworth will be the anchor for young, inexperienced Lenape Valley. The Patriots hope to take advantage of the revamped NJAC-Freedom, earn a home game in the HWS Tournament, and qualify for the NJSIAA Tournament.

SussexTech

Coach: Jonathan Russo, fourth season

Last year: 7-10.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Marcos Bosio (16g, 6a), Sr. MF Adam Taylor (6g, 11a), Sr. MF Vinny Alley, Sr. D Connor Griesel, Sr. MF Brandon Kopf, Sr. MF Justin Brauchle, Jr. MF/F Matt Castaneda, Jr. F Zach LaGrave (4g, 2a).

Newcomers: Jr. D Ben Schmick, Jr. D Joe Gianattasio, Jr. D Nick Coombs, So. MF Chris Sturm, So. MF Yeshua Perez, So. D Logan MacFarland, So. F Nick Burbano, Fr. F Felipe Burbano.

Outlook: After years of playing an independent schedule, a strong senior class will propel Sussex Tech against its neighbors in the NJAC-Freedom.

COLONIAL DIVISION

Hopatcong

Coach: Wilson Cusano, ninth season.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. MF/F Vaughn Cusano (13g, 3a), Sr. MF/D Charlie Lopez, Sr. D/F Jake Mayer.

Outlook: Young, athletic Hopatcong hopes to improve on last year’s record.

Kittatinny

Coach: Chris Cummins, second season.

Last year: 7-13-1.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. MF Brendan McNamee (9g, 8a), Sr. MF Joe Sommer, Sr. D Kevin Zoellner, Jr. MF/F Matt Salerno, Jr. F Michael Dube, So. MF Shawn Davis.

Newcomers: Sr. D Klaudio Gobo, Jr. F Alex Caruso, Jr. D Aaron Antonio, So. D Jason Zoellner, So. MF/F Michael Montella, So. D/MF Dylan Snook.

Outlook: McNamee will lead the Cougars’ offense in a quest to win the newly created NJAC-Colonial title.

Newton

Coach: Brian Martin, second season.

Last year: 24-2-2, NJAC-Freedom champion; HWS finalist; NJSIAA Group II finalist.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. GK Tanner Euston (5.5 SO), Sr. D Jeremy Henegan, Jr. D Ben Docherty, Jr. GK Jamie Powers, Jr. MF Alejandro Patino Correa, Jr. MF/F Kevin Sosa, So. F Cameron Saks, So. MF Patrick Bresney.

Newcomers: Sr. D Jake Gallager, Sr. MF Ian Murray, Sr. MF Andreas Kauderer, Jr. D Roman Ivaldi, Jr. D Ryan Lazar, So. F Jake Deluca.

Outlook: Graduation was unkind to the Braves, but significant talent and depth returns.

North Warren

Coach: Marcos Tirado, first season.

Last year: 8-10-3.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Gavin Gross, Sr. F Shawn Stephens, Sr. F Gian Marco DeFilippis, Sr. MF Tyler Giacobbe, Sr. D Michael Palazzi, Sr. D Ryan Oakley, Sr. D Josh Albanese, Jr. D Peter Smith.

Newcomers: Jr. GK Alex Predenkoski.

Outlook: Tirado inherits a senior-laden squad from Greg Ackerson, the head coach for eight seasons.

WallkillValley

Coach: Larry Hildebrand, seventh season

Last year: 10-10.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Lukas Budzel (14g, 4a), Sr. MF/F Meeland Poursharati, Sr. MF Kyle Rosenkranz, Jr. MF John May, Jr. GK Jason McWilliams (6 SO), Jr. MF Brad Worthington, So. MF Nick Encarnacion, So. D Andrew Alum.

Newcomers: Jr. F Evin Cooper, Jr. D/MF Peter Jackson, Jr. MF Carmine Marchionda, Jr. D Spiro Moskonas, Jr. D Kyle Mowles, So. D/MF Erik Pederson, Fr. F Eric Barczyk, Fr. MF Dan Bacon.

Outlook: The Rangers are young and inexperienced.

UNITED DIVISION

Delbarton

Coach: David Donovan, 21st season

Last year: Two-time Non-Public A champion; MCT champion; NJAC-National champion.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. MF Tyler Bell, Sr. GK Scott Forbes (19 SO), Sr. F Andrew Ford, Sr. D Slade Lutz, Sr. MF Alex Reed, Sr. GK Billy Ross, Sr. D Kian Zapata, Jr. F Bobby Fabricant, Jr. D Brian Finn, Jr. D Rory Madigan, So. MF Charles Cadena, So. MF Steven Hadley.

Newcomers: Sr. D John Sangimino, Sr. F Brian Monaghan, Sr. MF Sean McAloon, Sr. F Emmet Cordrey, Sr. F Jack Badenhausen, Jr. GK Jack Kielty, Jr. MF Ryan Kidd, So. D Matt Cristou, So. D Garrett Lynch, So. F Conor Dolan, Fr. MF Kian Alberto.

Outlook: Delbarton doesn’t rebuild, it reloads, and this year is no different with six starters returning. The Green Wave hope to defend their Triple Crown.

Mendham

Coach: Russ Raffay, third season.

Last year: 14-8.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Seamus McDonald, Sr. F James Petriello (5g, 1a), Sr. MF Dan Keighly, Jr. MF Christian Pedercini, Sr. MF Justin LaSorsa, Sr. GK Andrew Fitzsimmons.

Newcomers: Sr. MF Dennis Agular, Jr. F Julian Montilus, Jr. F Rob Adelhelm, Jr. MF Jordan Auriemma, Jr. MF Jack Vispoli, Jr. D Peter Potash, Jr. D Matt Hanks, Jr. D Jason Benducci, Jr. GK Zack Bible, Jr. GK Jeremy McManus, Jr. MF Troy Browse, Jr. D Caleb Lucas, Jr. D Will Petrella, Jr. D Connor Petrella, Jr. MF Scott Buchanan, Jr. MF Dylon Wintz, Jr. MF Andrew Verdiramo.

Outlook: Young, enthusiastic Mendham lost 17 — including nearly all the starters — to graduation, and will be tested quickly in a season opener against Delbarton today.

Montville

Coach: David Tuesta, first season

Last year: 8-8-4.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Eric Coan, Sr. MF Zachary Barriga, Jr. GK Kamil Rebisz, Jr. Tyler Mackay, Jr. MF/F Brandon Mackay, Jr. D Jared Cohen, Jr. D Harry Sonn, So. MF/F Adam Elias, So. F Ethan Grossman (9g, 9a).

Outlook: JV coach Tuesta inherits a young but experienced team from Jonathan Lopuski, the head coach for five years.

Morristown

Coach: Brian Kiernan, fourth season

Last year: 10-10-3.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. MF Chris Beeck, Sr. D/MF Tommy Byrne, Sr. D Brian Caffrey, Sr. F Oscar Garcia (4g, 3a), Sr. D/MF Luke Harris, Sr. MF/F Ivan Maldonado, Sr. MF Ryan Mehlin, Sr. F Chris Quiceno, Sr. F Mike Terreri, Sr. D Eric Wyss, Jr. D Ian Johnson, Jr. MF Magdiel Paz, So. MF/F Arturo Ruiz, So. F Edwin Hernandez.

Newcomers: Sr. Samuel Avelar, Sr. MF/F Diego Garcia, Sr. D/MF Tyler Jones, Sr. D/MF Max Ramsfelter, Jr. D/MF Skyler Frost, Jr. GK Christian Garcia, Jr. GK Alan Maldonado, So. D Phil Tani.

Outlook: The Colonials may have been Morris County’s biggest surprise in 2013, and the development of a counterattack has the team poised for more success.

NATIONAL DIVISION

Morris Knolls

Coach: Mike Mugavero, 13th season

Last year: 15-6-1.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. MF William Pauls (16g, 7a), Sr. MF Todd Wilson, Sr. D Matt Racine, Sr. MF Tyler Simmons, Sr. D Jake Sheridan, Sr. Ryan Bornemann, Sr. F Nate Elumenor, Jr. MF Dan Debleick, Jr. F Michael Chapman.

Newcomers: Sr. GK Nick Martinez, Jr. D Sebastian Castano, So. Stephan Stasiuk, So. D Adrian Simashima, So. MF Michael Lou, Sr. GK Anthony Principe.

Outlook: Graduation claimed eight starters, but the Golden Eagles return significant experience in the midfield.

Parsippany Hills

Coach: James Wiegand, first season.

Last year: 1-16-1.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. MF Christian Buitrago, Sr. D Ben Frigeri, Sr. MF Thomas Molloy, Jr. Sebastian Amaya, Jr. D Kevin Manci, Jr. D Zach Steinberg.

Newcomers: Sr. MF Conan Bradley, Jr. MF Robert Barrese, Jr. D Michael Cerri, Jr. GK Marco Garcia, Jr. MF Mark Lalo, Jr. D Matt Schaaf, So. MF Brandon Fernandes, Fr. D Erik Holmstrom.

Outlook: Buitrago and Frigeri, teammates since childhood, should help Parsippany Hills improve. Wiegand, a social studies teacher at Brooklawn, will be the Vikings’ third coach in as many seasons, after three years with Dover.

Randolph

Coach: George Mousis,10th season.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Ryan Kessler, Sr. MF Jake Corpuz, Sr. D James McConnel, Sr. D Brian Colotti, Sr. MF Alex Weixel, Jr. MF/F Mateo Panizza, Jr. F Rodrigo Avila, Jr. GK Kyle Ross, Jr. D Andrew Linz, Jr. MF Kevin Weber, So. F Michael Galipo.

Newcomers: Sr. D Mike Pine, Sr. GK Mark Lenac, Sr. D Brent Michaels, Sr. MF/D Brandon Silverstein, Sr. D Tyler Wolf, Jr. D Ryan Rauchberg.

Outlook: Graduation claimed plenty of talent, particularly on the back line and Greg Moserowitz in goal. However, the Rams should prove formidable with senior leadership and collaboration.

Roxbury

Coach: Gary Irwin, 28th season

Returning letter-winners: Sr. MF Brett Byles, Sr. MF Anthony McMyne, Sr. F Roger Fernandez, Sr. D R.J. Day, Jr. MF Rod Taglienti, Jr. GK Jason Adamo (6 SO).

Outlook: Scott Sclar, Roxbury’s key playmaker, is off to Tufts, but the team remains experienced and consistent.

West Morris

Coach: Greg Barkey, fourth season

Last year: 10-8-4.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. MF Kevin Donald, Sr. GK Greg Pease, Sr. F Daniel Escobar, Jr. MF Liam Moylan (4g, 6a), Jr. MF Jonathan Klein, Jr. F Jackson Meyer.

Newcomers: Jr. D Matt Shishkoff, Jr. MF Brendan Kaplan, So. MF Christian Carbini, So. MF Paddy Doyle, So. F Oscar Martyn.

Outlook: With all of the defenders among the nine starters lost to graduation, the young Wolfpack will have to come together quickly.

AMERICAN DIVISION

MorrisHills

Coach: Bob Harkins, first season.

Last year: 15-5-1.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Paul Savoca, Sr. D/MF Bryan Vitz, Sr. MF/D Mauricio Arango, Sr. F Jordan Johnson, Sr. F Cristhian Salazar, Sr. D Trevor Van Bodegon, Jr. MF/F Kevin Hogrelius, Jr. MF Michael Cordero.

Newcomers: Sr. MF Max Gregory, Sr. MF Kevin Pratt, Jr. D Ryan Machuga, So. MF Michael Creighton, Fr. Silas Ridgway.

Outlook: Harkins, the Scarlet Knights’ long-time assistant, inherits a fit, defense-first team from Kevin Rosenberg, the head coach for 16 years.

MountOlive

Coach: Dan Grzywacz, seventh season

Last year: 16-6-1, NJAC-American champion.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Guillerme Tiago (6g), Sr. F Jared Miele (4g, 5a), Sr. D Chris Grillo, Sr. MF Peter Previte, Sr. MF Brian Quinn, Sr. D Devin Mathura, Sr. D Johnny Liamero, Sr. GK Alex Anton, Jr. MF Hugo Almeida, Jr. D Kendall Joseph, Jr. GK Tim Watral, Jr. MF Brian Gonzalez.

Newcomers: Sr. MF Claudio Sanchez, Sr. D Caesar Palacios, Sr. MF Rico Balthasar, Sr. D Chris Feeney, Sr. D Jake Hollis, Sr. D Edgar Krupcak, Jr. D/F Justin Savastano, Jr. MF/F Sameer Bhatti, So. MF Andrew Broening, So. MF Alex Colon, So. MF Thales Tiago.

Outlook: With strikers Ryan Peterson (N.C. State) and Anthony Cerda (Bloomsburg) off to college, the Marauders’ depth will have to step up and shine.

Pope John

Coach: Ricardo Levit, eighth season.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Daniel Beard, Sr. F Anthony Calella, Sr. F Shayne Harrell, Sr. F Brian Jefferson, Sr. MF Evan Vengen, Jr. D Tom Bould, So. MF Pat Kowal, So. D Edward May, So. MF Ryan McCoy, So. MF Connor McCoy, So. D Jared Ottaviano, So. D Ted Pajewski, So. MF Mike Palmisano.

Newcomers: Sr. F Austin Braun, Sr. D Kyle Drsbach, Sr. MF Zack Lawrence, Sr. D Chris Leno, Sr. MF Liam Sax, Jr. MF Danny Mulkerin, Jr. F Griffen Prant, So. MF Brian Riu.

Outlook: Strong up front, injuries could spell trouble in the back. Levit, the Lions’ coach from 1997 to 2003, is their third in as many seasons.

Sparta

Coach: Tim Connors, second season.

Last year: 4-12.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Walker Schmitzer, Sr. MF Tyler Holowach, Sr. D A.J. Espinosa, Sr. MF Austin Zensen, Jr. MF Ritchie Barry, Jr. MF Thomas Radon, Jr. GK Ben Insley, Jr. MF Rob Paniti, Jr. GK Scott Altieri.

Newcomers: Sr. MF Alec Hopper, Sr. D Ben Charles, Sr. D Dylan Richards, Jr. D Steven Saba, Jr. MF Ed Weaver, Jr. MF Adrian Espinosa, So. F Sean McHugh, So. MF Sean Lowery.

Outlook: The Spartans will have to come together quickly.

Vernon

Coach: Joseph Jones, first season.

Last year: 6-11-1.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Jorge Cabellero, Jr. MF Destan Antunbilek, Jr. D Cody Batsch, Jr. GK Eamon Logue, Jr. MF William Schoesswohl, Jr. MF Tim Shine, Jr. MF Brendan Shine, Jr. D Stephan Thomson, Jr. MF Shane Walsh, Jr. MF Noah Arnold, So. MF Nik Polizos, So. MF Jason Nitch.

Newcomers: Sr. F Tom Lapenter, Sr. F Zach Koop, Sr. D Patrc Opilka, Jr. MF Connor Quinn, Jr. MF Marcel Thompson, So. D Jake Lally.

Outlook: JV coach Jones inherits a young but experienced team from John Ryan, who guided the program for 34 years.

INDEPENDENT

Morris Tech

Coach: Scott Malagold, second season.

Last year: 8-11.

Returning letter-winners: Sr. MF Michael Pais, Sr. F Sugosh Anur, Sr. D Tim McGrogan, Sr. GK Nick Rice, Sr. D Jason Gobind, Jr. F Rohan Vodapalli (16g, 4a), Jr. F Tosin Olokungbemi (9g, 9a), Jr. MF Patrick Lippert, Jr. D Sean McEvoy, Jr. D Tyler Olcott, Jr. D Neelav Patel, So. MF Sameet Hegde, So. D Sumaarg Pandya.

Newcomers: Fr. G Cole Heutz, Fr. F Brendan Kopec, Fr. MF Michael Perreira, Fr. D Zach Lifschin, Fr. GK Nick Capone.

Outlook: The Devils hope to beat all the tech and charter schools on their schedule and finish over .500.