Outlook: Defending champion Montini will miss conference player of the year Matt Andriano, but 1,000-yard rusher Mike Russo and defensive lineman Arnuphab “Pop” Breen–with 18 tackles for losses last year–make the Broncos a clear favorite. Driscoll returns 14 starters, including All-State RB Jason Aspito, who ran for 1,400 yards last season.
1995 state qualifiers: Montini (3A quarterfinals).
Quotable: Montini coach Chris Andriano on linebacker Luke Reinhart’s return from off-season shoulder surgery: “It will really hurt if he’s not able to play. He makes a big difference.”
Players to watch: Arnuphab “Pop” Breen (DL, 6-0, 250), Mike Hyland (SS, 6-1, 185), Matt Hayes (OL/LB, 6-2, 230), Montini; Jason Aspito (RB/FS, 6-0, 185), Driscoll; Nick Hamilton (FS/QB, 6-1, 180), Josh Novak (OG/LB, 6-2, 225), Marmion; Matt Sukolowsky (DB/QB, 5-10, 165), Miguel Macias (OL/DL, 6-0, 205), Immaculate Conception.
Key games: Driscoll at Montini, Sept. 28; Marmion at Montini, Oct. 12; Driscoll at Marmion, Oct. 19.
Predicted ’96 finish: Montini, Driscoll, Marmion, St. Francis, Immaculate Conception, St. Edward.
