Vineland Football Preseason Preview
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The Vineland High School football team could surprise some teams this year. Recruiting is starting to heat up and college coaches are familiar with the campus. Vineland had it’s second athlete Isaiah Pacheco, a former Rutgers University football player that…
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Continue ReadingThe Vineland High School football team could surprise some teams this year. Recruiting is starting to heat up and college coaches are familiar with the campus.
Vineland had it’s second athlete Isaiah Pacheco, a former Rutgers University football player that was drafted in the seventh round to the Kansas City Chiefs. His accomplishment will motivate Vineland to have a good year.
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Head Coach: Dan Russo (tenth season at Vineland, 39-49)
Division: Group V WJFL American
Last year’s record: 2-8
Outlook
After a 2-8 season and graduating some key players might seem like a challenge. But Russo is confident his returning players and newcomers will help bring Vineland back to the playoffs. Head Coach Dan Russo’s son, also named Dan will be the returning starting quarterback this season. Vineland also has a D1 prospect DL Emmanuel Doivilus Emmanuel Doivilus 6'5" | 250 lbs | DL Vineland | 2023 NJ , who received an offer from William & Mary.
Key players: Dan Russo Jr. So., (QB); Emmanuel Doivilus Emmanuel Doivilus 6'5" | 250 lbs | DL Vineland | 2023 NJ , Sr., (DL); James Hitchens, Sr., (WR/DB); Derek Ockimey Derek Ockimey 6'1" | 240 lbs | OL Vineland | 2023 State NJ , Sr, (OL/DL); Julio Garcia, Sr., (OL/DL)
Top Newcomers: Tyrell Powell, Jr., (DB/WR); Zha’ Vian Diaz, So., (WR/DB)
Schedule
Aug. 26: at Oakcrest, 7pm
Sept. 2: at Bridgeton, 6pm
Sept.9: at Clearview, 6pm
Sept. 16: Kingsway, 6pm
Sept. 30: at Washington Township, 7pm
Oct. 7: Holy Spirit, 6pm
Oct. 14: at Egg Harbor Township, 7pm
Oct. 22: Pennsauken, 1pm
Nov. 24: Millville, 10:30am