Hawks’ teams ready to start 2010 season

Host Somers Point this weekend

by Dan Russoman

HAMMONTON—The 2009 season was another solid one for the Hammonton Hawks football program, as the varsity team capped an undefeated season with an Atlantic County Junior Football League championship. Many of the players from that team are gone, and the Hawks varsity, along with its junior varsity and pee wee teams will try to rebuild themselves into championship form beginning this weekend when they host Somers Point in exhibition action at Hammonton Lake Park.
Head coach Bob Frederico’s varsity squad lost almost its entire starting lineup from a year ago, but will look for its 10 returning players to lead a small roster that will need to play well to compete against a tough schedule this fall. Two starters, two-way lineman Nick Carnesale and running back Gary Deanley return to the team this season, and will be joined by a few other veterans who saw some varsity playing time a year ago.
Also back this season are tight end Dillon Mento and offensive linemen Tim Curcio and Robert Morales. In the backfield, the Hawks will split the carries between Deanley, Rocco Ordille and Ricardo Quirindongo. Jon Triboletti will start the season at quarterback.
The junior varsity team will also lean on its starting backfield to lead it to a successful 2010 season. Malachai Winters, Dave Figueroa and Alim Walden all return as veteran runners for head coach Dave Maimone.
Up front, Hammonton will feature a solid offensive line led by Chris Matro, Mike Mascioli, Billy Monzo, Cameron DiGiovanangelo, Jake Frederico, Matt Tucker and Dan Woelfel. Guiding the offense will be quarterback Rey Triboletti. Peyton LeMunyon, Cosmo Ricca and Patrick Costa lead the defensive unit.
The Hawks’ pee wee team features a young roster that will also try to be competitive against some tough opponents. Back on the sidelines for the pee wees this season is Herb Storey, who takes over after two years away from the program.
The Hawks’ taxi squad, coached by Bobby Templeton, will also see action this weekend as the program’s youngest players begin learning the game.