2025 BCG Season Preview – Bernards Mountaineers

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Senior RB Logan Stevens, shown here scoring a TD against Governor Livingston as a sophomore in 2023, is one of many returning players as Bernards just reloads.
Mascot:Mountaineers
School Colors:Crimson and White
Head Coach:Jon Simoneau
Years Coaching at School:18
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Olcott Field25 Olcott Avenue
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
NJSIAA Group Classification:North Group 2
BCC Division:Patriot Gold
Team Website:https://www.instagram.com/bernards_football/
Offensive Alignment:Spread
Defensive Alignment:4-0
Key Returning Players:Nolan Walsh (QB), Logan Stevens (RB), Thomas Diemar (DE/LB), Sean Arcelay (WR), Teagun Hartnett (WR/LB), Max Caldwell (DB), Patrick Carlisle (RB/LB), Finn Osborne (OG), Justin Simpson (OT), and Noah Ochab (K).
Key Losses to Graduation:Terrence Hanratty (RB/LB), Jack Morra (WR/DB), Max Austin (DB/WR), Brandon Shafer (WR/DB), Daniel Ferguson (DL/OL), Aiden Gribben (LB/RB), David Silva (DL/OL), and Ari Rosen (P)
Key Newcomers:Ricky Geibel (WR), Tyce Hanratty (LB), Antonio Britez (DB/WR), Chase Caponigro (DT), Victor Nina (DE), Luke Bubnowski (RB/LB)
2025 Strength Index72.4
2024 Overall Record11-1
2024 Division Record3-0
2024 Conference Record8-0
Team Schedule & Results
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  • Thr, 29 Aug
    Monmouth Regional Golden Falcons
    Monmouth Regional HS
    (Tinton Falls, NJ)
    W 35-6
  • Fri, 06 Sep
    Hillside Comets
    Olcott Field
    (Bernardsville, NJ)
    W 30-14
  • Fri, 13 Sep
    Delaware Valley Terriers
    Tap Webb Memorial Field
    (Frenchtown, NJ)
    W 7-0
  • Fri, 20 Sep
    Voorhees Vikings
    Olcott Field
    (Bernardsville, NJ)
    W 33-13
  • Fri, 27 Sep
    J.P. Stevens Hawks
    John McGowan Stadium
    (Edison, NJ)
    W 35-14
  • Fri, 04 Oct
    South Plainfield Tigers
    Olcott Field
    (Bernardsville, NJ)
    W 28-0
  • Thr, 10 Oct
    Summit Hilltoppers
    Olcott Field
    (Bernardsville, NJ)
    W 29-22
  • Sat, 19 Oct
    Governor Livingston Highlanders
    Frey Field
    (Berkeley Heights, NJ)
    W 34-7
  • Fri, 25 Oct
    Carteret Ramblers
    Walter B. Overholt Jr. Stadium (The Pit) @ Carteret High School
    (Carteret, NJ)
    W 35-7
  • Fri, 01 Nov
    Rutherford Bulldogs
    Olcott Field
    (Bernardsville, NJ)
    W 35-33
  • Fri, 08 Nov
    Pequannock Panthers
    Olcott Field
    (Bernardsville, NJ)
    W 17-0
  • Fri, 15 Nov
    Shabazz Bulldogs
    Olcott Field
    (Bernardsville, NJ)
    L 28-14
2024 AccomplishmentsWon BCC Patriot Gold; Reached North 1 Group 2 Final
2024 Strength Index75.17
2024 OSI53.48
2024 Power Points15.00
2024 UPR4.2
2024 Points Per Game27.7
2024 Points Allowed Per Game12
2024 Shutouts3
2024 Total Yards Per Game313.9
2024 Yards Rushing Per Game143.7
2024 Yards Passing Per Game170.3
Strengths:Veteran leadership, solid newcomers, potent passing game, strong front seven on defense
Areas of Concern:Consistency from younger players.
OutlookAlthough Bernards is a small school at Group 2, the football program led by long-time head coach Jon Simoneau can reload like a Group 4, Group 5, or Non-Public powerhouse.  The Mountaineers are once again very talented at the skilled positions including QB Nolan Walsh, RBs Logan Stevens and Patrick Carlisle, and WR Sean Arcelay.  Bernards also has plenty of experience coming back on the offensive line and defensive front seven such as Thomas Diemar (DE/LB), Teagun Hartnett (WR/LB), and  Max Caldwell (DB).  Newcomers such as Ricky Geibel and Tyce Hanratty also provide talent and youth.