Head Coach: Philip Stambaugh (15th season overall, 121–44)
Assistant Coaches:
Nino Morici – DC/DL
Jordon Hildabrant – DC/LB
John Smith – OL
Mike Stambaugh – DE-LB
Rob Irving – RB
Mike Kaulius – WR
Mike Corpora – LB-DB
Bill Bergstresser – RB-TE
Roobhenn Smith – DL
Zach Bergstresser – OL / JV OFF
PJ Vrabel – DB
Paul Sofhauser – JV HC/ JV OFF
Leo De Lima – JV DEF
Dante Bonanni – JV OFF
Nick Basenese – JV OFF
Ed Black – JV DEF
Mark Napierkowski – K
St. Luke’s Sports Performance Coaches:
John Graham
Liz Trace
Team Name: Notre Dame Green Pond Crusaders
2024 Record: 9–2 overall (8–0 league) Colonial-Schuylkill White Division Champions
Key Starters Lost:
Carmine Diaz (WR) – Shippensburg University
Anthony Crisafulli (OL) – Franklin & Marshall
Christian Rivituso (RB/LB)– Eastern University (Baseball)
Nino Morici (WR/LB)
Mark Talpas (K)
Offensive Starters Returning:
Matt Bodnar II (QB, 2026)
Jonathan Striba (WR-RB, 2027)
Alex Clark (WR, 2026)
Drew Boyd (WR, 2027)
Nyechay Lawless II (WR, 2027)
Aaron Gordon (RB, 2027)
Austin Casal (OL, 2026)
Cody Hartman (OL, 2026)
Thomas Kosiba (OL, 2026)
Noah Knorp (OL, 2027)
Daniel Higgins (OL, 2026)
Defensive Starters Returning:
Drew Boyd (DB, 2027)
Nyechay Lawless II (DB, 2027)
Alex Clark (DB, 2026)
Aaron Gordon (DB, 2027)
Faustie Capobianco V (LB-DB, 2026)
John Hull (LB, 2027)
Kalet Wilson (LB, 2026)
Brett Bruckman (LB-DE, 2026)
Austin Casal (DL, 2026)
Josh Scherer (DL, 2027)
Thomas Kosiba (DL, 2026)
Sammy Morici (LB-DB, 2026)
Special Team Starters Returning:
Clemente Cintron (P, 2027)
Jonathan Striba (KR/PR, 2027)
Alex Clark (KR, 2026)
Drew Boyd (KR/PR, 2027)
Aaron Gordon (KR, 2027)
Austin Casal (LS/SS, 2026)
Key Newcomers:
Mark Perone, K – 2026
Giancarlo Guadagnino, DL – 2026
Cody Driscoll, WR – 2026
Clemente Cintron, WR – 2027
Eddie Youngkin, RB/LB-DB – 2026
Garrett Grants, LB/TE – 2026
Logan Hancik, OL/DL – 2026
Caden Ditze, WR/DB – 2027
Jason Frederick, RB – 2027
Noah Snyder, OL/DL – 2027
Tommy Murphy, QB-WR/DB – 2028
Madden Roselli, WR/DB – 2028
Christian Lozano, WR/DB – 2028
Marco Azzolina, OL – 2028
Dominic Morici, OL – 2028
Philip LaBella, OL/DL – 2027
Joe Nehme, LB – 2028
Joey Mastrofilippo, LB – 2028
Dominic Tocci, LB – 2029
Drew Salaki, K – 2028
2025 Returning Player Stats: Returning Starters (with 2024 stats):
#7 Matt Bodnar II (QB, 2026)
• 4,079 passing yds | 247/354 (69.8%) | 37 TD | 8 INT
#5 Jonathan Striba (WR/RB, 2027)
• 50 rec, 753 yds, 6 TD
• 52 rushes, 320 yds, 8 TD
#2 Alex Clark (WR/DB, 2026)
• 40 rec, 842 yds, 9 TD
• 18 KR, 452 yds, 1 TD (90-yd return)
• 9 tackles
#13 Drew Boyd (WR/DB, 2027)
• 26 rec, 281 yds, 4 TD
• 44 tackles, 5 INT, 1 defensive TD
• 9 PR, 68 yds
#3 Nyechay Lawless II (WR/DB, 2027)
• 18 rec, 231 yds, 1 TD
• 17 tackles
#1 Aaron Gordon (RB/DB, 2027)
• 55 carries, 318 yds, 7 TD
• 10 rec, 142 yds
• 14 tackles, 3 INT
#11 Faustie Capobianco V (LB/ATH, 2026)
• 22 tackles, 1 sack, 5 TFL
#17 John Hull (LB, 2027)
• 26 tackles, 1 sack, 3 TFL, 1 TD
#21 Kalet Wilson (LB, 2026)
• 73 tackles, 2 sacks, 5 TFL, 1 INT
#34 Brett Bruckman (LB/DE, 2026)
• 55 tackles, 3 sacks, 8 TFL, 1 FF, 1 defensive TD
#56 Austin Casal (OL/DL, 2026)
• 75 tackles, 3 sacks, 9 TFL, 1 INT
#72 Josh Scherer (OL/DL, 2027)
• 55 tackles, 1 sack, 8 TFL
#57 Cody Hartman (OL/DL, 2026)
• 5 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 TFL (limited action)
#77 Thomas Kosiba (OL/DL, 2026)
• 17 tackles, 1 sack, 6 TFL
#12 Clemente Cintron (WR/P, 2027)
• 4 punts, 145 yds (36.3 avg), long 45
2025 Offensive Outlook: Notre Dame-Green Pond returns an experienced and confident offensive unit that will be expected to lead the way in 2025. The group has shown strong chemistry, leadership, and a commitment to improvement throughout the offseason. Success will depend on execution, discipline, and consistent production across all four quarters. Staying efficient, protecting the football, and capitalizing on scoring opportunities will be key. With a veteran core and a focused mindset, the offense is prepared to set the tone each week and help position the team for a deep postseason run.
2025 Defensive Outlook: The defense returns several experienced contributors who bring toughness, leadership, and a strong understanding of the system. The unit takes pride in its preparation, communication, and ability to play with discipline and effort. The focus this season will be on limiting big plays, winning first and third downs, and creating turnovers. Depth has improved across all position groups, and expectations are high for consistent, physical play. If the defense plays fast, tackles well, and executes situationally, it will give the team a strong chance to compete at a high level each week.
2025 Special Teams Outlook: Special teams will play a critical role in all phases this season. The emphasis is on execution, field position, and creating momentum through disciplined, high-effort play. With new specialists stepping into key roles, consistency and confidence will be essential. The unit takes pride in its attention to detail, preparation, and ability to shift momentum in all three phases of the game. Winning the hidden yardage battle and taking advantage of scoring and return opportunities will be key to overall team success.
