10 Names We Learned in 2020

Plenty of names emerged in the 2020 football season. In a season filled with the unknown and uncertainties, freshmen to seniors wanted to make a splash and garner attention. Let’s take a look at 10 names we learned in the 2020 campaign. <strong>Mike Olivo, Ridge: </strong>Olivo took over at quarterback for the Red Devils, and he made the most of his opportunities. The junior threw for 15 touchdowns to just four interceptions, and he proved he can beat you on the ground with 783 rushing yards and eight scores. That included four rushing scores in a big win over Union in mid-October. Olivo also makes plays defensively, as seen in games against Elizabeth and Hillsborough, where he made interceptions. <strong>Walter Quick, Morris Catholic: </strong>Quick had a remarkable season for Morris Catholic. His connection with quarterback Dean DeNobile was evident, and his ability to read the field and slip through defenders made him one of the top receivers in the state. Quick made some great catches along the sidelines, and he was used a great deal on screen plays. <strong>Chris Evans, Parsippany Hills: </strong>Evans, a Ridge transfer, threw for 1,519 yards, which was fourth in the state. He finished with 17 touchdowns to eight interceptions. He had just one interception through four games. The senior was able to put the ball in tight spots, and he led the Vikings to a 5-3 record. <strong>Jahdir Loftland, Donovan Catholic: </strong>Loftland ran for 1,369 yards and 17 touchdowns in a breakout year for Donovan Catholic. He ran for over 100 yards in every game, and over 200 yards two times. He rushed in three touchdowns apiece in wins over Toms River East, Toms River South, Brick Township and Toms River North. <strong>Sean Driscoll, Audubon: </strong>Driscoll threw for 1,503 yards and 16 touchdowns in a solid junior campaign for Audubon. Audubon ended the season on a six-game winning streak. While he still certainly has room for improvement with completion percentages and keeping interceptions down, Driscoll’s junior year earned him some attention. He puts a lot of zip on deep balls, and he can make throws on the run. <strong>Clay Morris, Montclair Kimberley: </strong>Morris emerged as a top receiving weapon in the state. In his senior year, he ran for two touchdowns, caught 43 passes for 744 yards and 10 touchdowns and finished with 58 tackles, two interceptions and one fumble return for a score. Morris scored a receiving touchdown in every game, and he had four games of 100-plus receiving yards, including a 165-yard, three-touchdown performance in a victory over Pingry. Morris is a speedster who can break tackles and make tremendous cuts. <strong>Anthony Johnson, Burlington Township: </strong>Johnson made 23 receptions for 675 yards and eight touchdowns in a 6-1 season for Burlington Township. He had 100-plus receiving yards four times, including 175 yards and three TDs in the season finale against St. Joseph (Hamm.). <strong>Taylor Siciliano, Clayton: </strong>Siciliano had a great season for Clayton on the defensive end with 102 tackles, with nine for a loss, seven sacks two forced fumbles and an interception return for a score. He had 20 tackles against Cumberland and 24 tackles against Pennsville. <strong>Tyler Nolan, Caldwell</strong>: Nolan was also one of the top tacklers in the state, finishing third with 106. He had 17 tackles for a loss and he also had touchdowns at receiver and punt returner. He had six double-digit tackling performances, with a season-high of 20 coming against Cedar Grove. <strong>Kenny Boswell, Overbrook: </strong>Boswell was a presence on defense for Overbrook. He had 11 sacks, all in four games of work. He had three sacks against Pitman, two apiece in meetings with Cumberland and Lindenwold and four against Clayton.