2023 Morris/Sussex boys soccer team-by-team preview capsules

NJAC-Liberty

BOONTON

Coach: Jamie Nash, 13th season

Last season: 13-7-1

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Gabriel Lagos; Sr. D Landon San Martin; Sr. D Usman Butt; Sr. D Chris Clemente; Sr. F Paul Esteves; Jr. D Gianni Borrielli; Jr. M Issah Kush; Jr. M Hadi Kafel

Newcomers: Jr. G Christian Fokas; So. D Brady Derr; So. D Brandon Parliman; Fr. M Jaciel Lagos; Fr. M Alessio Garrido; Fr. M Adam Fidurski; Fr. M Brett Girodano

Outlook: Young Boonton hopes to regain the NJAC-Liberty title.

DOVER

Coach: Jeff Hoyt, 10th season

Last season: 3-14-1

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Luis Aguilar; Sr. G Camilo Brenes; Sr. M Yeferson Dominguez; Sr. D John Munoz (4g); Sr. D Juan Nino; Sr. M Sebastian Ramirez; Sr. D Tiago Uyaguari; Jr. M Santiago Ramirez; Jr. G Daniel Salazar; So. F Matias Gonzalez; So. D Giovanny Rendon; So. F Kevin Vides

Newcomers: Jr. F Juan Sandoval; Jr. M Bryan Horna; So. M Bryan Valdez; So. M Luis Canales

Outlook: Veteran Dover hopes to bounce back from a disappointing 2022 season.

HANOVER PARK

Coach: Chris Calveley, fourth season

Last season: 16-3, 10-0 NJAC-Independence champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. Valentino Della Grazia (21g); Sr. Justin Varsalone (11g); Sr. Juan Sebastian Garcia (10g); Jr. G Mateo Echavarria

Outlook: After conceding a NJAC-low 13 goals en route to their first division title since 1993, what will the Hornets do for an encore?

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MADISON

Coach: Richard Vasquez, sixth season

Last season: 8-6-2

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Mariano Lopez; Sr. Rahul Kahn; Sr. G Kyle Piechnik; Sr. Ian Torkleson; Sr. Jake Kurilla; Jr. J.D. Aristizabel; Jr. M Santiago Rodrigues; Jr. D Matthew Munoz; Jr. Scott Sullivan; Jr. Brendon Urrea; So. D Gui Dos Sontos; So. Andrew Haviland

Newcomers: Nolan Kean; Teo Bengsten; Justin Macrina; Cal Reagan; Kleyzman Zuniga; Max Cusack; Brandon Detgen; Nico Garland; Nathan Guarin; Thomas Luciano; Greg Bruno

Outlook: The Dodgers are developing.

MOUNTAIN LAKES

Coach: Mark Walters, 22nd season

Last season: 14-2-3, 7-0-3 NJAC-Liberty champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Marius Donnelly; Sr. D Harry Allen; Sr. M D.J. Patel; Sr. G Ian Falconer

Newcomers: Sr. D Kyle Maute; Sr. D Charlie Hilton; Sr. M Henryk Kolding; Sr. M Andrew Lynch; Jr. F Merric Martorana; Jr. D Colin Masters

Outlook: The young, talented Lakers hope to win the NJAC-Liberty and Group 1.

PARSIPPANY HILLS

Coach: David Tuesta, fifth season

Last season: 3-12

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Zachary DiLauri; Sr. M Luke Ladas; Sr. M Alessandro Laviola; Sr. G Scott Murphy; Sr. M Sebastian Restrepo; Sr. F Alexander Shatkin; Jr. D Devin Appice; Jr. M Nicholas Ferreira; Jr. D/F Ryan Nolan; Jr. M/F Tyler Rhinesmith; So. German Mendoza-Fajardo

Outlook: Experienced Parsippany Hills hopes to improve.

NJAC-Independence

KINNELON

Coach: Kyle Hughes, first season

Last season: 8-12

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Nate Bautista; Sr. M Ryan Borud; Sr. D Matt Kispert; Sr. M Tommy Solarino; Sr. D Dylan Thomson; Jr. M Jack Kimberlin; Jr. M Jack Doty; Jr. M Jaival Kang

Outlook: Kinnelon is improving quickly.

MORRIS CATHOLIC

Coach: Will Pauls, first season season

Last season: 2-15

Returning letter-winners: Sr. Chris Walsh (5g, 2a); Jr. David Bondarowicz; Jr. Ian Rodriguez (6g, 2a)

Outlook: The young Crusaders hope to surprise opponents.

MORRISTOWN BEARD

Coach: Andres Callejas, ninth season

Last season: 3-15

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M/D Jeffrey Edelman; Sr. D Christian Ewig; Sr. M Vikrant Hajarnavis; Sr. D Noah Resnick; Sr. G Adam Shur; Sr. M/D Matthew Gatward; Sr. D Charlie Holdsworth; Jr. M Liam Atkins; Jr. G Brian Convey; Jr. M/D Lucas Krzanowski; Jr. M Benjamin Luther; Jr. F Tommy Byrne; Jr. F Nathan Soos; Jr. M Nick Hanna; So. M Aidan Conway; So. D Benjamin Tofias; So. M Ryan Fleming; So. M/D Bryce Cicchino; So. M/D Alexander Levy; So. G Ari Mandel

Newcomers: Sr. D Ryan Hauk; Sr. F Christopher Hauk; Sr. F/M Caleb Ordower; Jr. D Luke Glassman; So. D Zachary Biegelsen; Fr. M Zev Podgursky; Fr. D Owen Beigelsen

Outlook: The young Crimson hope to finish over .500 after two disappointing seasons.

PARSIPPANY

Coach: Pedro Hernandez, second season

Last season: 9-10

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Luca Cascio (1g, 7a); Sr. M Jorge Novoa; Sr. G Nick Jones; Sr. D Caiden Llinas; Jr. D Rithwick Pothumudi; Jr. D Devin Patel; Jr. D David Ferreira; So. M Yusef Qasemi (3g, 5a)

Newcomers: Jr. F Dennis Mesci; Fr. M Christian Castano

Outlook: The Red Hawks hope to compete for the NJAC-Independence title, and make deeper runs into the MCT and North 2, Group 2.

PEQUANNOCK

Coach: Joe Gennarelli, second season

Last season: 8-9-2

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M/D Kurt Albinson; Sr. M/F Jovan Vinas; Sr. D Aaron Goldberg; Sr. G Ryan Foley; Sr. F Ryan Trocolar; Jr. M Sebastian Barahona; Jr. Mason Cheff; Jr. D Luke White

Newcomers: Sr. D Jakub Ligas; Jr. M Mark Colvin; Jr. F Sal D'Alessio; So. D Nolan Casey; So. M Ethan Vintimilla; So. M Russell Eddeh

Outlook: The Golden Panthers want to win the NJAC-Independence and finish above .500.

WHIPPANY PARK

Coach: Edouard Batlle Jacques, first season

Last season: 13-8-1

Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Mateo Andrade-Marin; Sr. M R.J. Rusin; Sr. M Danny Sierchio; Sr. M/F Sergio Giraldo

Newcomers: So. M Matt Rusin; So. M Rocco Rizzitello, So. D Tommy Mullen

Outlook: Battle inherits a developing team from Dave Molinaro, the coach for seven years.

NJAC-National

MORRIS KNOLLS

Coach: Mike Mugavero, 22nd season

Last season: 15-6

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Brandon Chan; Sr. M Ryan Dalton-Huber; Sr. G Jeffrey Fino; Sr. M Leo Nikolovski; Sr. M Christopher Sabogal; Sr. M Giacomo Zizza (39g, 19a); Sr. M Giovanni Zizza (12g, 27g); Jr. M Matthew Klingener; Jr. D Arata Nakano; Jr. G Benjamin Polito; So. F Jackson Robinson

Newcomers: Sr. F Karim Aly; Sr. F Luke Fetherman; Sr. D Gregory Palma; Sr. M Daniel Signoretto; Jr. Luis Aguilar; Jr. D Luca Nunziata; Jr. M Santiago Sabogal; Jr. D Evan Schlachter; Jr. William Woods; So. Anthony Delgado; So. M Sean Wemmlinger

Outlook: The Zizza twins lead Morris Knolls' explosive attack.

MORRISTOWN

Coach: Diego Salas, sixth season

Last season: 3-14-2

Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Estalin Verdugo Cuyo; Sr. F Daniel Hernandez; Sr. M Jostin Martinez Cantillano; Sr. D James Farmer; Sr. D Thomas Manahan; Jr. M Mikey Chong; Jr. M Justin Bonilla; So. F Jermaine Campbell

Newcomers: Sr. F Junior Verdugo; Sr. M John Verdugo; Sr. F Rinconstuel Rivera; Sr. F Charlie Lewis; Sr. D Santiago Barrero; Sr. D Kaiden Weilfaert; Sr. G Jesus Garcia Jr. G Atticus Lindsley; Jr. M Zachary Fields; Jr. M Pedro Perez; Jr. F Juan Perez; Jr. D Cristofer Fuentes; Jr. F Eddie Mertz; Jr. F Saul Gutierrez; Jr. M Oliver Rosenthal; Jr. D Keiran O'Neill; Jr. D Jonah Sulkin; Jr. D Harold Funes; So. D Gavin Raiz

Outlook: Deep but young, the Colonials hope to succeed in the NJAC-National.

MOUNT OLIVE

Coach: Daniel Grzywacz, 16th season

Last season: 11-8-1

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Kailash Annmalai; Sr. Devin Conway; Sr. G Kristian Dobbek; Sr. M Brandon Garzon; Sr. Nicolas Marano; Sr. M Jakob Markus; Sr. Luke Pineda; Sr. D Siddarth Ramesh; Jr. M Charles Atkinson; Jr. Alex DiGiacomo; Jr. M Nicholas Franz; Jr. M Beslan Hadzovic; Jr. D Eric Radler; Jr. Giovanni Welzmuller; So. Christopher Pintado; So. Ramy Youssef

Newcomers: Sr. Nick Gonzalez; Sr. Landon Pascale; Sr. Louis Olmedo; Sr. James Stewart; Sr. Carter Carfone; Sr. Edson Zapata; Jr. Kristian Lavoski; Jr. Matt Adduci; So. Davis Waldstein

Outlook: With most of the roster returning, Mount Olive expects to contend in the NJAC-National and the MCT.

POPE JOHN

Coach: Christian Ardila, fifth season

Last season: 5-12-1

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Stevan Patino (10g, 7a); Sr. G Sam Wenger; Sr. D Jayden Angner; Sr. D Greg Marino; Sr. D Shaloom Bakinahe; Sr. D Tyson Morro; Sr. M Brandon Pincus; Sr. M Alexander Grubs; Sr. D Ethan Lu; Jr. M Sri Moorthy; Jr. M Nicholas Cetani; So. M Nicholas Acito (3g, 2a); So. D Emmanuel Vargas

Newcomers: Fr. D Christopher Opat

Outlook: Patino has led the Lions in scoring for three seasons.

SPARTA

Coach: Tim Connors, 11th season

Last season: 7-12

Returning letter-winners: Sr. Ty Kelly; Sr. Jason Bischoff; Sr. David Maasbach; Sr. Mitch Veron; Sr. Owen Carey; Sr. Quint Flannery; Sr. Charlie Canzoneiro; Sr. Gian Parker; Sr. Chris Munoz; Sr. Thomas Ryan; Jr. Tobias Gomez; Jr. Patrick Connors; Jr. Andy Parreno; Jr. Diego Torres; Jr. Kyle Enderle; Jr. Gavin Sloginski

Newcomers: Sr. Jeronimo Toro; Jr. Evan Miller; Jr. Nick Pelle; So. Santiago Lopez-Angel; Troy Joseph, Matt Torres

Outlook: Veteran Sparta has a positive outlook.

WEST MORRIS

Coach: Steve Cukar, seventh season

Last season: 6-9-2

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M/F Joe Ferraro; Sr. M/F Josh Thies; Sr. D Zack Brady; Sr. M Ryan Han; Jr. M Jade Diaz

Newcomers: Jr. F Simon Dietz; So. M J.P. Huff; So. M Dylan Caceres

Outlook: Experienced West Morris expects to compete for the NJAC-National, MCT and North 2, Group 3.

NJAC-American

CHATHAM

Coach: Mark Maka, 11th season

Last season: 6-9-2

Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Daito Sho; Sr. M Owen Irish; Sr. M Leo Mannino; Sr. D Bryan Javello

Newcomers: Jr. F Jasper Peters

Outlook: Chatham hopes to compete in the challenging NJAC-American.

DELBARTON

Coach: David Donovan, 31st season

Last season: 16-6, 9-3 NJAC-American co-champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Shea Coughlin; Sr. M Andrew Casiano; Sr. D Aidan Donovan; Sr. John Myles Dziadzio; Sr. F Giuseppe Milelli; Sr. G James Anroman; Jr. F Luca Scotto; Jr. D/M Liam McElderry; Jr. F Ryan Zangara; Jr. F Kyle Son; Jr. F/D William Pedicano; Jr. D Brady Hyland; Jr. M Matias Delcas-Sykora; So. F/M Owen Miller; So. M Henry Kovacs

Newcomers: Jr. D Alex Meyer; So. D Peter Lines; So. M/F Skanda Damaraju; So. M Fanco Piarulli; So. F Marcus Arthur; Fr. M Dylan Mazzarella

Outlook: Delbarton expects to compete for the NJAC-American, MCT and NJSIAA Non-Public A titles.

MENDHAM

Coach: Lindsay Schartner, third season

Last season: 14-9-1

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Griffin Coutts (7g, 4a); Sr. F Max Bziukiewicz; Sr. F/D Raul Gonzalez; Sr. M/F Anthony Poliska; Sr. M/D Eli Harris; Sr. M Jason Paz; Sr. M Nico Moore; Sr. M/D Waheguru Bajwa; Sr. G Luc Mariani; Sr. F Sawyer Schuurman; Jr. G Will Anders

Newcomers: Sr. D Marcus Mauriello; Sr. D Miquel Ferrer-Guy; Sr. D Tyson Ross; Jr. M Alan Manzo; Jr. D Anders Farley; Jr. M J.P. McChesney; So. D/M Teo Valianatos; So. D Nick Zawadiwsky; So. F Brayan Chodniewicz

Outlook: Mendham doesn't have many starters returning from the squad that reached the Morris County Tournament and NJSIAA Group 3 finals last fall.

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MONTVILLE

Coach: Kevin Brown, ninth season

Last season: 12-7-2

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Mack Dougherty; Sr. M Armaan Agarwal; Sr. M Tanish Jawadekar; Sr. D Luka Repic; Sr. F C.J. Campbell; Sr. F Ryan Boeckel; Jr. D/M Gavin DeHayes; Jr. D Dino Triantafillidis; So. D Cian Guinnelly

Newcomers: Jr. F Christian Cutillo; So. D Hayden Dor; So. M Giancarlo Marucci

Outlook: Veteran Montville expects to succeed.

MORRIS HILLS

Coach: Keith Dul, seventh season

Last season: 13-6-2, 8-2 NJAC-National champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M/F Jayden Roldan (5g, 5a); Sr. M Tyrese Brown (11g, 12a); Sr. D Yonatan Figueroa; Sr. M Anthony Garcia; Sr. F/M Killian Yombor; Jr. G Dharm Desai

Newcomers: So. D/M Cole Nekich; So. D T.J. Gordimer; So. M Sebas Ortiz

Outlook: The Scarlet Knights want to return to the NJSIAA North 1, Group 3 final and win.

RANDOLPH

Coach: George Mousis, 20th season

Last season: 11-8-2

Returning letter-winners: Sr. Ricardo Sanchez; Sr. Lester Martinez; Sr. Alex Brandon; Sr. Jack Grech; Sr. Aidan Fischer; Jr. Bryan Garcia; Jr. Jack Lachanski

Newcomers: Sr. Luke Wilkins; Archie Payne

Outlook: Randolph will be competitive again.

ROXBURY

Coach: Kevin Franco, second season

Last season: 15-7, 9-3 NJAC-American co-champion; NJSIAA North 1, Group 3 champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Lucas Amenta; Sr. M Evan Morhen; Sr. M Lucas Sosa; Sr. D Luke LeSueur; Sr. D/M Noah Matthews; Jr. F Asher Metz (13g, 4a); Jr. F Eric Larrahando; Jr. F Mike D'Arco; Jr. D Jake Donnelly

Newcomers: Sr. M Matthew Marcano; Sr. G Connor Stark; Sr. D Chris Aguilar; Sr. D Dylan Reynolds; Jr. M Josh Botero; Jr. M Daniel Visha

Outlook: The Gaels expect to make a run in the NJSIAA Tournament.

NJAC-Colonial

HOPATCONG

Coach: Craig Vallaro, third season

Last season: 5-13-1

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Xander Syto (6g); Jr. G Thomas D'Arco

Newcomers: Fr. F Cristian Amador

Outlook: After going from no wins in 2021 to five last fall, Hopatcong hopes to continue to progress.

KITTATINNY

Coach: Daniel Carbone, fourth season

Last season: 10-8

Returning letter-winners: Sr. Brian Babcock; Sr. Ryan Hudock; Sr. D Brayden Kelly; Sr. D Alexander Laoudis; Sr. F Owen McGill; Sr. M Kyle Theobald; Sr. Zachary Yardley; Sr. M Dylan Zupkay; Jr. Emmanuel Diaz; Jr. F Nate Kraft; Jr. Colin McCaughey; Jr. M Quinn Wydner; Jr. Alexander Yanaga

Outlook: The Cougars hope to win the NJAC-Colonial.

LENAPE VALLEY

Coach: Peter Scholl, second season

Last season: 9-8

Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Matthew Cardin; Sr. F Ryan Lachman (3g, 3a); Sr. M Nicholas Madrid (4g, 8a); Sr. M Cristian Morales; Sr. G Timothy Van Klingeren; Sr. F Aidan Waters (8g, 2a); Jr. F Dan Wraith; Jr. D Tyler Ruppert; Jr. D Alfredo Lopez; Jr. M Lucas Granada (3g, 2a); Jr. D Matthew Grochulski; So. F/M Liam Ableson; So. D Kevin McGroarty; So. F Johan Zizajkovski

Newcomers: Sr. F Onuche Adejoh; Jr. D Robert Hathaway; So. D Jacob Rodriquez; So. D Anthony Monroy-Barrientos; So. F Elias Baladi; So. G Olivier Boguski; So. G Jacob Segura

Outlook: Veteran Lenape Valley expects to contend for the NJAC-Colonial title.

MORRIS TECH

Coach: Justin Jacobs, first season

Last season: 4-10-1

Returning letter-winners: Sr. Cameron Purrington; Sr. Ty Pezzino, Sr. Mike Kratzel; Sr. Marcus Collins; Jr. Crew Armijo; Jr. Olin Lilburn; Jr. Chai Korganti; Jr. Frank Murrielo; Jr. Matt Ruiz; So Vincent Lamorte

Outlook: Jacobs, a Devils assistant for four years, takes over a developing team.

SUSSEX TECH

Coach: Nick Cilenti, third season

Last season: 8-11-1

Newcomers: So. Caleb Giraldo; So. Gage Giraldo; So. Kden LeoGrande; So. Marcos Urta; Fr. Bradey Petrie; Fr. Jakob Hetman; Fr. Jason Cusack; Fr. Cayle Marino; Fr. Jayson Hughes

Outlook: Sussex Tech lost nine starters to graduation, and is rebuilding around youth.

WALLKILL VALLEY

Coach: Sean Neal, sixth season

Last season: 4-12

Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Alijaan Anjum; Sr. F Delight Oti; Sr. D Lucio Campa; Sr. G William Hasbrouck; Sr. M Dante Torres; Sr. M Soumil Puthezhath; So. M Aaron Eichler; So. M Dennis Aungst; So. F Ivan Reyes; So. F Kooper Nicolai; So. M Samuel Eichler

Newcomers: Jr. M Gabe Eason; So. D Drake Fanuel; So. D Sean Beck; So. F Gavin Walker; So. F Eugene Davina

Outlook: The Rangers expect to compete in the NJAC-Colonial, and advance in the HWS and NJSIAA Tournaments.

NJAC-Freedom

HACKETTSTOWN

Coach: Matt DeMartini, ninth season

Last season: 11-6

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Nate Benbow (5g, 3a); Sr. M Jenner Ortiz (3g, 2a); Sr. M Mamadu Bah; Sr. F Chris Rafalko; Sr. D Bryce Galster; Sr. D Ari Schaffer; Jr. M Yasseen Zoklat (6g, 3a); Jr. M Michael Marrella; Jr. M Liam Parr

Newcomers: Sr. M Matt Kmetz; Jr. M Tyler Lambo; So. G Shay Patel; So. D J.J. Ponce; So. F Ibrahim Bah; So. M Aidan Murphy; So. M John Jarrin; So. D Danilel Gubernat

Outlook: The young Tigers expect to compete for the NJAC-Freedom title.

HIGH POINT

Coach: James Seck, sixth season

Last season: 12-4, 9-1 NJAC-Colonial champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Luke Anderson; Sr. F/M Andrew Carlson, Sr. D/M Santino Loyola; Sr. G Nohlan Wehrli; Sr. D Aidan Quayle; Sr. M Parker Okeson; Sr. M Isaac Schuman; Jr. D Danny Musilli; So. M/F Aiden Carlson; So. M Logan Nunley

Newcomers: So. M Mucio Torres; Fr. M/F Illia Jujuridze

Outlook: The Wildcats hope to build on last fall's success.

JEFFERSON

Coach: Travis Gage, 13th season

Last season: 6-14

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Alex Johns; Sr. M Andrew Ardondizzo; Sr. F/M Charlie Oberman; Sr. D Alex Wurster; Sr. D Tim Buttenmuller; Sr. D Linas Lazebnik; Jr. F Kris Loncar (15g, 3a); Jr. M/D Sam Orlando; Jr. D/M Jamison Reid; Jr. M/F Calen Reid; Jr. G Spencer Mutsavage

Outlook: Experienced Jefferson hopes to compete in the NJAC-Freedom.

NEWTON

Coach: Brian Martin, 11th season

Last season: 14-4-1, 9-1 NJAC-Freedom champion; Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex finalist

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Dominic Celi; Sr. M Andrew Steinberg; Sr. F Deni Lopez; Sr. D Evan Parker; Sr. D Ryan Bezold; Sr. M C.J. Nicholas; Sr. M Shaun Blaszak; Sr. D Frankie Boffa; Sr. F Alex Barradas; Sr. M/F Jerry samuel

Newcomers: G Jack Boffa; M Paul Reinhart; M Zac Huffman; F Dante Dellisante; D Henry Fung; D Nate Logan; F Justin Zappe; M Bodhi Elsayed; D Matt Watson; M Riley Flemming; M David Paz; M Chase Vince-Cruz

Outlook: Newton is relying on a large, experienced senior class.

NORTH WARREN

Coach: Pete Lubrecht, second season

Last season: 7-10-1

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Jake Oliviera; Sr. M Olaf Alverson; Sr. G Dylan Considine; Sr. M James Lubrecht; Sr. D Owen Philhower; Sr. D Myles Kays; Jr. D Drew Smolen; Jr. M Nick Sempruch; Jr. D Robbie Pignotti

Newcomers: Fr. F Kevin Sempruch; Fr. M John Wurtemburg

Outlook: North Warren hopes to earn HWS and NJSIAA Tournament home games.

VERNON

Coach: Joseph Jones, 10th season

Last season: 10-8-1

Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Nick Heinzinger; Sr. D Tyler Heykoop; Sr. Owen Lally; Sr. Gavin Lewis; Sr. F Zack Mountain (8g, 9a); Sr. M Domenic Papaleo (4g, 3a); Sr. M Tristan Santiago; Sr. Drew Shawgo; Jr. Sebastian Alvarez

Newcomers: Sr. G Carlo Cipriani; Sr. D Josh Gelfand; Sr. D Travis Blaum; D Chris Sinche; Jr. M/F Kyle Mangone

Outlook: Vernon graduated 13 players but still returns an experienced core.

North Jersey Interscholastic Conference

BUTLER

Coach: Michael Bower, first season

Last season: 0-18

Returning letter-winners: Jr. M Sebastian Cruz (2g, 4a); So. M Sotero Ramos (3g)

Newcomers: So. F Jayden Diaz; Fr. D Andrew Combs

Outlook: Bower inherits a young, hardworking team from Tyler Marion, the coach for seven years.

This article originally appeared on Morristown Daily Record: Morris/Sussex boys soccer team-by-team preview capsules 2023