2024 Team Preview: J.P. McCaskey Red Tornado (3)

Written by: David Mika on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Ben Thompson

Assistant Coaches:
Ben Thompson – OC
Julian Williams – DC/DL
Joey Cannavacciuolo – ST/CB
DJ Loechner – QB
Larry Lewis – OL
Noel Cintron – RB
John Jones – WR
Jamiere Gray – S
Jaime Rodriguez Vega – LB

Team Name: J.P. McCaskey Red Tornado

District: 3

Class: AAAAAA

League: Berks-Lancaster-Lebanon League, Section 1

2023 Record: 2-8

8/25 John Bartram (AAAA) 7:00 pm L 12-26
9/01 @ Elizabethtown Area (AAAAA) 7:00 pm W 40-13
9/08 @ Cedar Cliff (AAAAA) 7:00 pm L 6-43
9/15 Hempfield (3)* (AAAAAA) 7:00 pm L 20-41
9/22 @ Plymouth-Whitemarsh (AAAAA) 7:00 pm L 14-48
9/29 Manheim Township* (AAAAAA) 7:00 pm L 6-44
10/06 Reading* (AAAAAA) 7:00 pm W 34-28 OT
10/13 @ Cedar Crest* (AAAAAA) 7:00 pm L 6-48
10/20 Wilson West Lawn* (AAAAAA) 7:00 pm L 20-47
10/27 @ Penn Manor* (AAAAAA) 7:00 pm L 18-38

Key Starters Lost:
Steven Lavender RB/OLB
Quimeak Talton WR/CB
Josh Morelas RB
Luis Santiago ILB
Isaiah Myers ILB
Mike Martinez DL

Offensive Starters Returning:
AJ Martin SR OL
Adrias Collazo SR OL
Alexis Beriguete SR OL
Henry Snider SR OL
Jan. Ramos SR OL
Jalen Cintron SR QB
DeAndre Jones SR WR
Alisay Ramos SR WR

Defensive Starters Returning:
Henry Snider SR DL
AJ Martin SR DL
Alexis Beriguete SR DL
Johnzell Sibley JR OLB
Sam Ruggiero JR ILB,
alil Johnson JR CB
Ben Cadet SR S

Special Team Starters Returning:
DeAndre Jones KR/P
Jalil Johnson KR/G
Ben Cadet G

Key Newcomers:
Haneef Porter SO CB/WR
Gean Vargas SO RB/WR
Marquise Washington SR RB/LB
Peter Dombach SO LB
Bawi Thang SO CB

2024 Offensive Outlook: An offense returning 8 out of 11 starters we have to look like a mature, disciplined offense. We want to get off to fast starts and maintain a quick pace of play. We believe we can be physical up front and fast outside to created a lot of points. – Coach Thompson

2024 Defensive Outlook: The strength of our team, particularly this defense is experience. The strength of our defense is the depth of the defensive line and our leadership from the secondary. Led by Ben Cadet not only did he lead the team in interceptions he also finished 3rd in total tackles with 60. Looking forward to key newcomers such as Marquis Washington (Lancaster Catholic Transfer) Sam Ruggiero and Jalil Johnson both in new full-time roles. Having the ability to play 7 or 8 deep on the defensive line will help the team’s overall growth. A new found attitude of making stopping the run a top priority. – Coach Williams

2024 Special Teams Outlook: The key to our Special Team unit this season is to make impactful, game-changing plays. We have to make life easier for our Offense and Defense and create good opportunities for them. – Coach Joey

2024 J.P. McCaskey Red Tornado
Interview with Head Football Coach Ben Thompson#PAHSFB @hsfbamerica @LancLebLeague @JPMcCaskeyFB @mccaskeysports pic.twitter.com/Pf3X9etzYh

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