Matt Cassidy, Sr., RB, ILB
Ran for 850 yards on 168 carries with 11 TDs, including 191 yards against Colts Neck, and is one of the Mustangs’ top defenders.
“He’s the heartbeat of the team,” Dagato said. “He’s the guy in practice who’s going 100 mph and that gets everybody else going. And he is one of those guys embracing that leadership role because he understands what it takes and that it is his team now.”
Anthony Tropeano, Sr., FB/ILB
Second on the team in tackles last year, while registering three sacks and picking off two passes.
“Anthony has been an absolute stalwart in the weight room,” Dagato said. “He’s a big, strong kid, and he’s the glue guy on defense who makes sure everyone is in the right spot.”
Nick Scaff, Sr., S/WR
Entering his third season as a starter in the defensive backfield, moving to safety after finishing with 50 tackles and three interceptions last season, picking two passes off in their state playoff victory.
“He excels at both spots. He’s a great athlete,” Degato said.
Luke Rubin, Sr., K/P
Among the Shore’s top kicking specialists, serving as the Mustangs’ kicker and punter.
“The kid had a great season last year. And he’s underrated as a punter,” Dagato said.
Program players
Brayden Klein, Sr., QB
Started the final six games last season.
Luke Houston, Jr., WR/DB
Stepped in at CB after Schwartz went down, and will start be a starting receiver this season as well.
Dan Alcide, Sr., WR/DB
Will be a two-way starter, after scoring five TDs as a junior, including four rushing.
Robert Kenyon, Sr., DT/OL
Starts on OL this season after stepping in at DT last season and anchoring the center of the line.
Lou Ogno, Sr., OL
Returning starter up front who anchors the line at center.
Jon Moskowich, Sr., OL
Gets the start at left tackle
Names to know
Brave Haugh, Sr., TE
The 6-5 basketball player makes for intriguing target downfield.
Sam Hirsch, Sr., WR/KR
Speedster with big-play ability.
Mike Consolazio, Sr., FB/LB
Gets chance on offense and defense this season.
Slav Kostenko, Jr., OL/DL
At 6-5, 230, could be a force on the offensive line.
Mike Garcia, Sr., OL
Shifts to offensive line this season.
Playoff history (3-2)
● 3 NJSIAA playoff appearances.
● 1 sectional championship (1994).