PRZNY Team Previews: St. Joe’s Marauders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Last Season (5-4)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After a 2-1 start to the season, St. Joe's dropped the following two games before ending the regular season on a three game winning streak. The Marauders headed into the post-season as the #3 seed where they would fall to Canisius. It would be their 5th straight post-season defeat to the Crusaders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Prospect</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1257837"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a4afc243bc28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the most versatile prospects in WNY is Kicinski. He will lead the Marauders backfield but can also be an exceptional WR and on defense, is an extraordinary shutdown CB. He has breakaway speed and a high football IQ. Much of St. Joe's success this season will be relied on Owen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Three X-Factors</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1514902"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a4afc243bce5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harden is going into his third varsity season and has showed his big play ability. He has spent the previous two years as St. Joe's OLB in their 3-4 scheme. But with the Marauders losing three key LBs to graduation, Damone's role may change this season. Either way, Harden will look to be the defensive leader for St. Joe's in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1514776"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2241488,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a4afc243bd73"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chinn exploded on the scene in his first season at St. Joe's last year, coming out as the team's leader in INTs and their top Kick Returner. He is a ballhawk with breakaway speed and excellent instincts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1811700"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a4afc243bded"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bollman was named 1st team All-Catholic in his second varsity season. He is a big bodied OT that cannot be pushed around. He brings a lot of power to the position and is of ideal size to be a premier OL and Trench Trophy candidate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Breakout Player</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1429076"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a4afc243be62"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Keighron is a top 100 prospect for the incoming senior class so it is hard to think it would be a breakout season. However, Payton was overlooked for many accolades last year - even as a two-way starter. He will be looked upon as a leader in the locker room and be a key component for their 2026 playoff run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Names to Know</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Position</span></strong></td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Class</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PRZ Rank</span></strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">QB</td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">[player_tooltip player_id='1811553' first='Brayden' last='Manns']</td><td>2027</td><td>365</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">QB</td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">[player_tooltip player_id='1864270' first='Jonah' last='Elsenheimer']</td><td>2028</td><td>Watch List</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">LB</td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">[player_tooltip player_id='2200620' first='Andrew' last='Rose Jr']</td><td>2028</td><td>244</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">K</td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">[player_tooltip player_id='1595362' first='Carter' last='Petri']</td><td>2028</td><td>225</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">DB</td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">Dion Cheatham</td><td>2028</td><td>Unranked</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Losses</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Position</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Commitment</span></strong></td></tr><tr><td>LB</td><td>David Amuka</td><td>Gannon</td></tr><tr><td>LB</td><td>Stone Rozak</td><td>University at Buffalo</td></tr><tr><td>RB/LB</td><td>Davion Becker</td><td>Erie Community College</td></tr><tr><td>C</td><td>Tyler Harkin</td><td>Alfred State</td></tr><tr><td>OT</td><td>Ben Foglia-Albrecht</td><td>University at Buffalo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 Schedule</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2241742,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/07/SJCI-2026-Football-Schedule.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2241742" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 Outlook</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Current Head Coach:</strong> Mike Corona (Entering his 7th season)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Joe's has one of the toughest schedules in the Western New York area. They begin on the road for the first three games; Cathedral Prep in Erie, PA, John Carroll in Bel Air, MD and St. Andrews in Canada. They get their first taste of home field in a post-season revenge matchup against Canisius. The Marauders will end the regular season against two State Championship caliber teams; home against CBA-Syracuse and an away game vs division rival and reigning MMHSAA Champions, St. Francis Red Raiders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Joe's had a team full of sophomores and juniors last season so they were a young squad - Most of them are returning and hungry for vengeance. The Marauders are looking for their first league Championship since 2010.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->