2014 High School Football Top 25 team preview: No. 21 Don Bosco Prep

By Stephen Spiewak Jun 27, 2014, 12:00am

New Jersey power has stout defense, talented underclassmen to make a title run.




2013 finish:
7-4

Points per game: 29.1
Head coach Greg Toal
Head coach Greg Toal
Photo by Richard Ta

Points allowed per game: 18.7

No. of returning starters (offense): 5



No. of returning starters (defense): 9

Head coach: Greg Toal

Career record: 282-42-2

Assistant coaches:
Drew Lascari (Offensive coordinator)
Dan Marangi (Defensive coordinator)
Chuck Granatell (Offensive line)

Team Twitter account: @IronmenAthletic

Outlook: Don Bosco Prep's defense has the potential to be elite. The team's line play will be solid. How the offense develops under new quarterback Wes McKoy will dictate how successful the Ironmen are in 2014. A challenging regular season schedule will have Don Bosco Prep more than ready for a playoff run.
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Key returners
Quarterback Wes McKoy
Quarterback Wes McKoy
Photo by Richard Ta

Defensive back Daivon "Lucky" Ellison
Defensive back Daivon "Lucky" Ellison
Photo by Richard Ta

Offense:




OL/DT Kevin Feder

WR Brian Meerholz

TE Jim Schulz



Defense:


DB Daivon "Lucky" Ellison



LB Anthony Malaguti

DL Brandon Simon

DL Zack Chakonis



Key newcomers:


QB Wes McKoy
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The road to a state title
Graphic by Ryan Escobar

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Don Bosco Prep in action








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Spotlight on Don Bosco Prep

See the entire Don Bosco Prep preseason photo shoot
Offensive/defensive lineman Kevin Feder
Offensive/defensive lineman Kevin Feder
Photos by Richard Ta

Head coach Greg Toal (center) is surrounded by top players (left to right) Malik Baker, Wes McKoy, Zack Chakonis, Anthony Malaguti, Kevin Feder, Kyle Klienberg, Brandon Simon and Daivon "Lucky" Ellison.
Head coach Greg Toal (center) is surrounded by top players (left to right) Malik Baker, Wes McKoy, Zack Chakonis, Anthony Malaguti, Kevin Feder, Kyle Klienberg, Brandon Simon and Daivon "Lucky" Ellison.

Defensive lineman Brandon Simon
Defensive lineman Brandon Simon

See the Don Bosco Prep Mascot Mashups
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