The only coach in Lacey has ever had in its program history, Lou Vircillo added to his impressive legacy during the 2010 season. His Lions finished 12-0, winning the NJSIAA South Jersey Group III championship and the Shore Conference Class B South title while also finishing ranked No. 1 in the Shore Conference. They defeated every team on their schedule by at least 20 points, including a 56-7 win over Delsea in the state sectional final.
In Vircillo’s 30th season at Lacey and 34th season overall in his illustrious career, he ran his career record to 244-106-3. He is one of only six coaches in Shore Conference history to surpass 200 wins, and one of only three active Shore Conference coaches with more than 200 victories.
Vircillo’s Lacey teams have won four NJSIAA sectional titles and have registered three undefeated seasons, including two since 2006. The Lions also have won or shared 11 division titles under Vircillo and have made 19 state playoff appearances. He was previously the head coach at Red Bank Regional as well as an assistant for the Bucs. One of his assistant coaches at Red Bank was George Fallon, the father of Monmouth County head coach Shane Fallon.
Coaching staff:
Craig Cicardo Sr. Lacey Offensive coord./QBs
Tom Malek Toms River South Def. coord./LBs
Shane Allen Lacey Spec. teams/def. line
Len Zdanowicz Brick Defensive line
Jason England Lacey Defensive backs
Al Hagofsky Lacey Running backs
Joe Tobin Lacey Wide receivers
Jack Bush Lacey Wide rec./def. backs
Al Saner Offensive line
Sean Henry Pt. Boro Offensive line
Tim Osborn Jackson Liberty General manager
Sue Penrod Brick Memorial Athletic trainer
Lee Emery Lacey Athletic trainer
Nicole Figaro Jackson Liberty Athletic trainer
Michael Acquaviva, DB/LB/WR, Brick Memorial
Vinnie Arminio, TE/LB/LS, Toms River East
Dane Bongiovi, NT, Pt. Pleasant Boro
Monwell Brown II, WR, Manchester
Anthony Carrington, WR, Toms River North
Joey Clarizio, QB/K/P, Tomes River East
Russell Clayton, OL/DL, Brick Memorial
Craig Cicardo, QB, Lacey Township
Jacob Dabal, RB/CB, Lacey Township
Mike D'Addario, T, Lacey Township
Michael DiGuilmi, QB/Utility, Brick Memorial
Adam Downes, WR, Pt. Pleasant Beach
Steve Franco, OG, Toms River North
Jake Hartman, WR/DB, Pinelands Regional
Sean Henry, CB, Brick Township
David Halliday, OL, Pt. Pleasant Boro
Jihaad Howard, RB/KR/PR, Brick Memorial
Dylan Joslin, DE, Lacey Township
Da'Quan Kenney, TE/DE, Lakewood
Jordan Loiodice, K, Brick Memorial
Bobby McCormack, OLB/TE, Pinelands Regional
Dylan McDonnell, LB, Brick Township
Matthew McLain, RB, Pinelands Regional
Eric McMahon, LB, Southern Regional
Nick Miranda, LB/RB, Monsignor Donovan
Jarrad Molzon, RB, Lacey Township
Tyler Munson, DE/DT, Pinelands Regional
Brian Mykoliw, LB, Lacey Township
Jake Palmer, LB/FB, Toms River East
Shane Panuska, DB, Brick Memorial
Anthony Prendimano, MLB, Manchester
Kristian Ruiz, RB, Jackson Liberty
Billy Shimko, RB/DB, Southern Regional
Jim Smith, DT, Toms River East
Tyler Sousa, OL/DL, Jackson Liberty
Matt Uveges, LB, Lacey Township
Matt Wilkoski, WR, Toms River North