Boys Hoops: 2017-2018 Shore Conference Team Capsules

CLASS A NORTH

Listed in alphabetical order  

CBA

Coach: Geoff Billet, 11th season (186-66)

Record last season: 16-9   

Key returners: Josh Cohen (Jr. C), Rob Mahala (G/F), Nolan Madden (Sr. F), Stephen Braunstein (Jr. G), Liam Kennedy (Jr. G), J.P. Harvey (Sr. F).

Key newcomers: Peyton Boesch (Jr. G), James Huber (Jr., F), Paul Waraska (Jr., G).

COLTS NECK

Coach: Lou Piccola, 35th season (571-294) (19th at Colts Neck)

Record last season: 15-9

Key returners: Ben Bosland (Sr. G), Dan Gaines (Sr. G), Robbie Hill (Sr. F), Zach Albom (Sr. F), Sabour Quddus (Sr. G).

Key newcomers: Andrew Abujawheh (Jr. G), William Barrett (Sr. F), Michael Bartner (Sr. G), Michael Federici (Sr. F), Brian Hill (Jr. F), Sean Tice (Jr. F).

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FREEHOLD

Coach: Ben DiBiase, eighth season

Record last season: 2-19

Key returners: Ashante Worthy (Sr. G), Quincy Davis (Jr. F), Lucas Bruckmann (Jr. G), Liam Feuster (Jr. F).

Key newcomers: Jiasion Carpenter (Fr. F), Ryan Neely (Fr. G), Rich Vingelli (Jr. F), Ahmad Dixon (Fr. G), Bekim Krkuti (So. F), Jack Bisaha (Jr. G).

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP

Coach: Brian Golub, 23rd season (334-228)

Record last season: 25-3

Key returners: Greg Billups (Jr. F), Ja’Zeem Foster (Sr. G).

Key newcomers: Cristian Corcione (Jr. G), Zach Orrico (Fr. G), Seth Meisner (Jr. G), Zach Barilka (Jr. F), Doug Kneipher (Sr. G), Joe Gargiulo (Sr. G), Kenadre Scott-Foye (Jr. F), Matt Santangelo (Jr. G).

HOWELL

Coach: Patrick Ramsay, fifth season (39-60)

Record last season: 11-13

Key returners: Naseim Brantley (Sr. G), Eddie Morales (Sr. G), Alex Morton (Sr. G), A.J. Yaegel (Sr. F), Dante Lanzetta (Sr. G), Matt Ganter (Jr. G).

Key newcomers: Brandon Wilson (Sr. G), Wendall Wright (Sr. F), Nick Hornung (Jr. C), Jake Vesce (Jr. F), Cooper Vogel (So. G), Tommy Talbot (So. G), Chris Acciampora (So. F).

MANALAPAN

Coach: Rick Garretson, 24th season

Record last season: 4-17

Key returners: Justin Lynch (Sr. G), Ryan Knorr (So. G), Tomas Bublis (So. G), Andrew Longovich (Sr. G), Nick Sinagra (Sr. G), Ryan Szatkowski (So. G/F), Vincent Piper (Sr. G/F), Colby Howard (Sr. G/F), Blake Henis (So. F), Alex Purzynski (Sr. F), Brian Broderick (Sr .F).

Key newcomers: Michael Baez (Sr. G), John Kushner (Sr. G).

MARLBORO

Coach: Michael Nausedas, sixth season (67-55)

Record last season: 18-7

Key returners: Brian Levine (Sr. G), Justin Marcus (Sr. F), Dylan Kaufman (Jr. C/F), Andrew Rimland (Sr. G).

Key newcomers: Alex Ratner (So. G), Eddie Paladino (Sr. G), Ramon Fontanes (So. G), Emmanuel Coffy (Sr. F), Spencer Alamia (Sr. G), Anthony Brienza (Jr. G), Kyle Larocca (Jr. G), Chris Lesnik (Jr. F). 

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NEPTUNE

Coach: Joe Fagan, 10th overall, fourth at Neptune

Record last season: 14-12

Key returners: Jared Kimbrough (Sr. C), Dwaine Jones (Jr. G), Kobe Blake (Sr. F), Scott Fields (Sr. F), Jawan Crenshaw (Sr. F).

Key newcomers: Sam Fagan (Fr. G), Kaylee Riley (Jr. G), Sean Young (So. G/F), Makai Suit (So. G/F), Mekhi Moore (Jr. C).

CLASS A CENTRAL

HOLMDEL

Coach: Sean Devaney, 12th season

Record last season: 12-10

Key returners: Tim Zhou (Sr., G/F), Eric Celenti (Sr., F), Connor LaMountain (Sr., C), Johnny Christian (Sr., G), Sean Dolan (Sr., F), Alex Rubano (Jr., G)

Key newcomers: Christian Hsu (Sr., G), Nick Giannotte (Sr., F), Eric Cheah (Sr., G), Jack Murray (Jr., G/F), Pete Cannizzo (So., G), Jack Giamanco (So., G), Derek Chan (So., G), Doug Chan (So., G)

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RARITAN

Coach: Denis Caruano, 13th season

Record last season: 10-14

Key returners: Zach Mojica (Sr. F), Tim Hayes (Jr. C), Rob LaVilla (Jr. G), Patrick Bowles (Jr. G), Chris Marten (Jr. F), Jaylen Smith (So. C).

Key newcomers: Chris VanDermark (Sr. G), John Diahy (Sr. F), Tyrese Bryant (Jr.), Connor Smith (So. G).

RED BANK

Coach: Scott Martin, 17th season (228-189)

Record last season: 9-15

Key returners: Liam Joyce (Jr. G), Dean Hottmann (Jr. C), Luke Sprauer (Jr. G),

Key newcomers: Jasir Thomas (Sr. F), Brian Forsman (Jr. F), Gavin Mahoney (Jr. F), Aidan Gilmartin (Jr. G), Jack Niesz (Jr. G), Matt Weidman (So. G), Seth Cousins (So. F), Erik Christie (So. G).

RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN

Coach: Chris Champeau, ninth season (148-52)

Record last season: 24-3 

Key returners: Jack Solano (Sr., G), Teddy Sourlis (Sr., G), Elijah McAllister (Sr., C), Ian O’Connor (Jr., F), Jackson McCarthy (Jr., F)

Key newcomers: Devin Cooper (Sr., G), Phil Wheeler (So., G/F), Ryan McCann (Jr., C), Cali Sloan (Sr., G), Drew Frankel (So., G), Robbie Smith (Sr., G)

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MATAWAN

Coach: John Giraldo, third season (28-27)

Record last season: 14-14

Key returners: Michael Dunne (Sr. G), Reggie Tawiah (Sr. G), Ramon Estrada (Sr. G), John Beukers (So. F), Quincy Wathington (Jr. G),

Key newcomers: Ethan Okello (So. G), Darrell Rogers (So. G), Niles Haliburton (So. G), Jonte Quijano (Sr. G), Justyn Coleman (Jr. F).

ST. JOHN VIANNEY

Coach: Ryan Finch, second season (7-17)

Record last season: 7-17

Key returners: Zach Moran (Sr., G), Chris Mikos (Sr. G), A.J. McGimpsey (Jr. F), Kevin Greene (So., G), Justin Steuerer (Jr., G)

Key newcomers: Christian Booker (Jr., G), Cam McCargo (So., G/F), Paul Coburn (Sr. G), Liam Harrison (Sr., G), Kyle Balcezak (Sr. G), C.J. Keeling (Sr. G), Robert Ulrich (Jr., G), Elia Malara (Sr., F), James Rapley (Jr., F),  Jahmal Garraway (So. G).

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SHORE

Coach: Erik Mazur, ninth season overall, first at Shore

Record last season: 7-16

Key returners: Devin Chartier (Sr. F), Kevin DuBois (Sr. G), Jack DuBois (Sr. G), Kyle Koob (Jr. G), Chris Panduri (Jr. G), Leo Mantesinos (Jr. G), Ryan Flanagan (Jr. F).

Key newcomers: Max Miller (Jr. G), Noah Carrol (Jr. F), Nick Crochet (Jr. F), Ryan Paglia (So. F), Conor Creighton (So. G).

CLASS A SOUTH

BRICK

Coach: Mike Gawronski, sixth season (34-86)

Record last season: 13-12

Key returners: Shane Williams (Jr. G/F), Dan Venezia (Sr. G), Mike Melitto (Sr. G).

Key newcomers: Jalen Jackson (Jr. G), Cole Groschel (Jr. F), Sergio Deluca (Sr. G), Kyle Sullivan (Sr. G), Nick D’Eufmia (Sr. F), Dan Meyers (Sr. G), Zac Schiess (Sr. G).

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Coach: Mike Pelkey, first season

Record last season: 8-17

Key returners: Anthony Argondizza (Sr. C), Vin Vecchione (Sr. G), Vin Hernandez (Sr. F), Kevin Starrett (Sr. G), Jake Sliazis (Sr. F), Dan Lahey (Sr. G).

Key newcomers: Nick Manso (Jr. G), Matt Bernstein (Jr. F), Kyle McMahon (Jr. F).

CENTRAL

Coach: Mike Clemente, third season (33-21)

Record last season: 22-6

Key returners: Xavier Jackson (Sr. G), Tommy Ruscitti (Sr. F), Darius Martorano (So. G).

Key newcomers: Kavon Chambers (So. G), Marvin Goodwine (Fr. G), Eli Allen (Sr. G), Nick Altieri (Jr. G), Walter Maldonado (Jr. G), Josh Clyburn (Sr. G), Jared Peters (Sr. F), Nasir Dillard (Jr. G), Nick Firetto (So. F), Reece Chevalier (So. F).

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JACKSON MEMORIAL

Coach: Kevin McQuade, fourth season (29-41)

Record last season: 11-12

Key returners: Alex Cabrera (Sr. F), A.J. Tolmachewich (Sr. G), Nick Kinzler (Jr. F/C).

Key newcomers: Gerard Panella (Sr. G), Chris Mitchell (Sr. G/F), Jayson Lee (Jr. G), Joe Maffei (Jr. F), Tommy Mitchell (Jr. G/F), Ronny Bantang (So. F), Nick Colon (So. G).

SOUTHERN

Coach: Eric Fierro, eighth season (105-80)

Record last season: 11-15

Key returners: Vinnie Deck (Jr. G), Cole Markley (Jr. G), Joseph Guglielmo (Jr. F), August Gugliemini (Sr. F), Johnny Tilton (Jr. F), Joseph Infurna (Jr. G), Jake Dubois (Sr. G), Thomas Foster (Sr. F).

Key newcomers: Will DeVane (So. G), Alex Manno (Jr. G), Cole Robinson (So. F), Alec Tcheveev (Sr. F), Noah Wasacz (So. F), Jay Silva (Fr. F)

TOMS RIVER EAST

Coach: Jim Dempsey, fifth season (42-48)

Record last season: 8-15

Key returners: Zyaire Dorn (Sr. G), Jack Goodall (Sr. G), Trevor Zabilowicz (Sr. G/F), Nick Shortino (Sr. G/F), Nick Silvia (Sr. F), Ryan Goodall (So. G).

Key newcomers: Josh Nicol (Jr. G/F), Mike Goodall (So. G).

TOMS RIVER NORTH

Coach: Rory Caswell, seventh season (131-37)

Record last season: 28-3

Key returners: Travis Holland (Sr. G), Holden Petrick (Sr. G), Elliot Daks (Sr. F), Mark Mogarte (Sr. G), Nick Duncsak (Jr. F), Najea Hallenbeck (So. F), Colin Baker (So. G), Michael Centeno (Sr. F).

Key newcomers: Jakari Spence (So. G), Markese Davis (Sr. G), Nick Perna (Sr. G), Allen Schlanger (Sr. F).

TOMS RIVER SOUTH

Coach: Curt DeFillippo, fourth season

Record last year: 8-13

Key returner: Jalen Folsom (So. G).

Key newcomers: David Wilson (Sr. G), Dillon Hope (Sr. F), Armani Vasquez (Sr. G), Rob Marro (So. G).

CLASS B NORTH

LONG BRANCH

Head Coach: Sean Fitzgerald, first season

Record last season: 15-11

Key returners: Kaymar Mims (Sr., C), Mark Hill (Sr., G), Tyree Morris (Sr., G), Marc Dennis (Jr., G), T.J. Fosque (Sr., F), Kevin Porch (Sr., G/F).

Key newcomers: Elijah Sherin (Sr., G), Latrell Bennett (Jr., G/F), Lucas Telles De Sa (So., F), Matt Clarke (Jr., F), Juwan Wilkins (Sr. G).

MANASQUAN

Coach: Andrew Bilodeau, 10th season at Manasquan

Record last season: 18-11

Key returners: Brad McCabe (Jr., G/F), Ryan Flanagan (Sr., G), Justin Gladden (Sr., F), Xander Korolik (Jr., F)

Key newcomers: Dylan Finn (Sr., G), Emilio Stevenson (Sr., G), Jimmy Thompson (Sr., F), Alex Galvan (So., F)

MIDDLETOWN NORTH

Coach: Mike Iasparro, 11th season (140-117)

Record last season: 16-11

Key returners: Rob Higgins (Jr. G), Sky Cherry (Sr. F), David Campbell (Sr. G).

Key newcomers: Jack Kenny (Sr. G), Travis Cimmino (Sr. F), James Politano (Sr. G), Tim McCann (Sr. F), Mike Youncofski (Sr. G0, Matt Spencer (So. F).

MIDDLETOWN SOUTH

Coach: Jimmy Anderson, eighth season (95-81)

Record last season: 8-18

Key returners: Ryan Purcell (Sr. G), Dave Gervase (Sr. G/F), James Baldo (Sr. G), Nick Unrath (Sr. F), Jack Anderson (Sr. F/C), Matt Laudisi (Sr. G/F), Dillon Connolly (Sr. F).

Key newcomers: Jamie Petrillo (Jr. G), Chris Fleming (Jr. F), Dan Mitchinson (Jr. F).

MONMOUTH

Coach: Jeff Sfraga, first season

Record last season: 4-17

Key returners: Ian Fitzgerald (Sr. G), Mark Deroski (Sr. C), Stephen Wagner (Sr. G).

Key newcomers: Ryan Cronin (Sr. F), Shane Bacho (Jr. G), Sean Gades (Sr. F), Dante Ciaramella (Jr. G), Daniel Forsman (Jr. C), Dayshawn Porter (Jr. F).

OCEAN

Coach: John Terlecsky, 10th season

Record last season: 16-10

Key returners: Andrew Seager (Sr. F), Jack Miller (So. G), Brian Laustsen (Sr. F), David Yatcilla (Sr. G), Gage Hutzley (Sr. F), Santieno Harding (Jr. G), Michael Cascaes (Jr. G), Luke Yates (Jr. G), Blake Arlington (Jr. G).

Key newcomers: Bobby Reisler (Sr. F), Jack Mostow (Sr. G), Mike West (Sr. F), Jake Votta (Sr. F).

RED BANK CATHOLIC

Coach: Tyler Schmelz, second season (17-10)

Record last season: 17-10

Key returners: Matt Ansell (Sr. G), John Kelly (Sr., F), Charlie Gordinier (So. G/F), Kevin Bauman (So,. F), John Duffy (Jr. G), Matt Conley (Jr. G), M.J. Wright (Jr. G).

Key newcomers: Stephen Lubischer (Jr. G/F), Pat Brady (Sr. G), Matt Morrongiello (Sr. F), Jack Savare (Fr. G/F), Joe Hill (So. G/F), Sam Meeks (So. G).

WALL

Coach: Matt Kukoda, sixth season (59-73), fourth at Wall (37-43)

Record last season: 11-16

Key returners: Steve Geis (Sr. G), Quinn Calabrese (So. G), Andy Lenneper (Sr. F), Mike Cassidy (Sr. G), James Colosi (Sr. G).

Key newcomers: Trey Dombroski (Jr. F), Ian Ackerman (So. F), Brett Palmer (So. F), Pat Lacey (Fr. G).

CLASS B CENTRAL

ASBURY PARK

Coach: Larry Marshall, first season

Record last season: 6-16

Key returners: Ja’King Agostini (Sr. G), Anthony Frazier (Jr. G/F), Alexx Harbour (Jr. G), Xavier Brown (Sr. C), Eryck Brown (So. G), Wendeles Grier (Sr. F)

Key newcomers: Desean Frazier (Fr. G), Nijier Massey (G).

HENRY HUDSON

Coach: Drew Eldridge, first season

Record last season: 1-23

Key returners: Jay Anthony (Jr.), Kyle Santiago (Sr.)

Key newcomers: Jordan Gonzalez (So.), Ryan Mattiga (Sr.), Grady Hendricks (So.), Michael Moore (So.), Brian Brenankamp (Jr.), Cainan Mason (Jr.), Cody Fautz (Jr.), Matt Payne (Jr.), Sean Haupt (So.), Kevin Connelly (Jr.).

KEANSBURG

Coach: James McCarthy, 10th season (70-115)

Record last season: 7-15

Key returners: Vaughan Fitzgerald (Sr. C), Danny Vital (Sr. G), Justin Alessi (Sr. G), Paul Eckleberry (Sr. F),

Key newcomers: Gregory Tutt (Jr. G), George Wingender (Sr. F), JaShawn Martin (Sr. G).

KEYPORT

Coach: Phil Recco, 13th season (118-61)

Record last season: 7-14

Key returners: Noah Geraghty (Sr. F), Colin Fernandez (Sr. G).

Key newcomers: Jacob Attia (Sr. F), Julian Castell (Sr. G), JJ Young (Jr. G), Lucas Dant (So. G), Anthony Gonzalez (So. F), CJ Johnson (So. G), Kaushal Kallam (So. G), Troy Alvarez (Fr. G), DJ Jones (Fr. G).

POINT BEACH

Coach: Nick Catania, 13th season (219-112)

Record last season: 18-10

Key returners: Danny Frauenheim (Sr. G), Trevor Covey (Sr. G/F), Josh Yates (Sr. G), Chris Pina (Sr. F), Hunter Clark (Sr. G), Johnny Langeveld (Sr. G/F), Phil Antoniotti (So. G/F), Jake Clark (So. G).

Key newcomers: Mohamed Traore (Sr. G), Jean Verrier (Sr. F), Liam Hennessey (So. G).

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MATER DEI PREP

Coach: Ben Gamble, seventh season (96-61), third at Mater Dei Prep (51-6)

Record last season: 25-4

Key returners: Kenny Jones (Sr. G), Yasin Pretlow (Sr. G), Kyle Cardaci (Sr. G), Adam Afifi (Sr. C), Kyle Devaney (Sr. G).

Key newcomers: Alexander Rice (Jr. G), Jamir Watkins (So. F), Pete Gorman (So. G), Sean Turner (So. G), Jeremy Weinstein (Jr. F), Myles Cystein (Jr. F), Jalen Jones (Fr. G).

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RANNEY SCHOOL

Coach: Tahj Holden, third season (44-9)

Record last season: 22-5

Key returners: Scottie Lewis (Jr. F), Bryan Antoine (Jr. G), Alex Klatsky (Jr. G), Chris Autino (Jr. C), Ahmadu Sarnor (Jr. G).

Key newcomer: Savior Akuwovo (Sr. C).

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ST. ROSE

Coach: Matt Gathman, first season.

Record last season: 15-12

Key returners: Dave Calloway (Sr. G), John Crowley (Sr. G), Ethan Tombs (Sr. F), Sean Culley (Sr. F), Bobby Mahon (Sr. G).

Key newcomers: John Beattie (So. G), Matt Forlenza (Jr. G), Brady Shea (Jr. G).

CLASS B SOUTH

BARNEGAT

Coach: Mike Puorro, 10th overall (96-143), fourth at Barnegat (39-43)

Record last season: 18-11 

Key returners: Mike Revello (Sr. G), Carson Francisco (Sr. G), Alex Grogan (Sr. F), Sean Morris (Jr. F), Parth Patel (Jr. F), Brian Finucan (Jr. F).

Key newcomers: Thomas Krey (Sr. G/F), Brendan Revello (So. G), Nick Revello (So. G), Devyn DeFilipo (So. F), Dave Ciani (Jr. G), Matt White (So. G), Laurence Davis (Fr. G).

DONOVAN CATHOLIC

Coach: Mike Kearney, 27th season overall (397-235), 20th at Donovan Catholic

Record last season: 12-13

Key returners: Joe San Filippo (Sr. G/F), Anthony Silvestrone (Sr. G), Jethro Moll (Sr. G), Matt Melon (Jr. G), Nik Ferarro (Sr. F), Glenn Swenson (Jr. G), Chris Conroy (Sr. G),

Key newcomers: Phil Mylod (Jr. F), Braeden Kunzman (Jr. G/F), Neithan Ramos (So. G), Andy Schlendorf (Jr. G), Will Lindsey (Sr. G), Connor Maguire (Jr. F), Rola Popoola (Jr. G), Eian Gilroy (Jr. G), Nick Ramos (Jr. G).

JACKSON LIBERTY

Coach: Michael Antenucci, four season overall (43-30), first at Jackson Liberty

Record last season: 5-19

Key returners: Daniel Sofield (Jr. F), Takai Anderson (Jr. G), Kyle White (Sr. F)

Key newcomers: Miles Neal (Jr. G), Jack Lilienkamp (Sr. G/F), Jimmy Celentano (So. F), Manny Clay (So. G), Jake Boso (So. G), Tim Gjonballa (So. C)

LACEY

Coach: Sean McAndrew, first season

Record last season: 4-18

Key returners: Kevin O’Rourke (Jr. F), Kalvin Kuhn (So. F), Cory Gudzak (Jr. G), Kyle Priebe (Sr. F).

Key newcomers: Carl Swensen (Jr. G), Jordan Cohen (So. C), Ryan Kilmurrary (Sr. F), D.J. Grisard (Sr. G), Tanner Miick (Sr. F).

LAKEWOOD

Coach: Randy Holmes, 12th season (232-66)

Record last season: 16-10

Key returners: Zyhier Jones (Sr. G), Jyheir Jones (Sr. G), Ryan Savoy (So. F), Kevin Dent (Sr. G), Khari Jenkins (Sr. G), Omari Barksdale (So. G), Drayton Bonaporte (Sr. G).

Key newcomers: Julian Zigler (Sr. F), Zymere Calhoun (Jr. F).

MANCHESTER

Coach: Ryan Ramsay, 13th season

Record last season: 11-14

Key returners: Jerry Ward (Sr. F), Jesse Devero (Sr. F), Josh Hayes (So. G).

Key newcomers: Mike Richardson (Sr. G), Kendall Vandergrift (Sr. F), Chris Santiago (Sr. G), Anthony Carrea (Jr. G), Keigan Kelusak (Jr. G), Eric Cowen (Jr. F), Majid Crawford (Jr. F), Tyler Brockmeyer (So. G), Dorian Russo (So. G), Trevor Pruitt (Fr. G), Josh Glenn (Fr. G), Sean Snead (Fr. G), Justin Merz (Fr. G), Allen Mitchell (Fr. G).

PINELANDS

Coach: Fred Johnson, second season (3-21)

Record last season: 3-21

Key returners: Caden Sunderman (Sr. G), Chris Lewis (Sr. F), Anthony Diaz (Jr. G), Andrew Schulz (Jr. G), Luke Wiatrowski (Jr. G), Garrett Brown (Jr. G).

Key newcomers: Travis Spanola (Sr. F), Devin Kidd (Jr. G), Ryan Skeie (So. F).

POINT BORO

Coach: Kevin Hynes, 22nd season

Record last season: 16-8

Key returners: Connor Strickland (Sr. G), John Duda (Sr. F), Connor Costigan (Sr. F), John Chipak (Sr. F), Ryan Henn (Sr. F), Caleb Kasper (Sr. G).

Key newcomers: Brian Hawthorne (Jr. G), Sam Young (So. C), Cole Young (So. F), Alex Drucquer (So. G), Nick Tuzzolino (Fr. G), Matt Marinellis (Sr. F).

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