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Athlete ID: A-1109

Shane Small

Old Tappan High School

Sport(s): FOOTBALL, INDOOR TRACK, OUTDOOR TRACK

Birthday: February 2009

Graduation Year: 2027

Hometown: Northvale, New Jersey

Birthday

February 2009

Graduation Year

2027

Hometown

Northvale, New Jersey

Biography:

Shane Small is a 6'4" multi sport athlete in the 2027 class. Shane attends Old Tappan High School in New Jersey.

In football, he is a two way player. Playing both offense and defense. As a sophomore football player at Old Tappan High School for the 2024-2025 season. He recorded 14 receptions for 296 yards and six touchdowns. On defense, he totaled 42 tackles, including eight tackles for loss. Shane was a key player in helping Old Tappan win a State Championship.

Shane is also a talented Thrower in Track and Field. He competes in discus and shot put, with notable performances in both indoor and outdoor events. His personal bests include a 105-7 throw in discus and 48-11 in shot put.

Shane Small has a promising future in both football and track and field. As a standout tight end for Old Tappan, his size, athleticism, and strong stats make him a potential college recruit. His impressive performances in shot put and discus also suggest he could pursue collegiate athletics in multiple sports. If he continues developing his skills and physical attributes, he will attract attention from top programs in football or track.

Old Tappan rallies past Ramapo behind Small’s four-touchdown night

Sep 19, 2025

Old Tappan earned a statement 28–24 comeback win over Ramapo, fueled by wide receiver Shane Small, who delivered one of the best performances of the season with nine catches for 127 yards and four touchdowns. First Half Ramapo opened the scoring on a 3-yard touchdown run from Gino Gorga, with kicker Devin Hunt converting to make it 7–0. Old Tappan answered in the second quarter when Zachary Miceli found Small for a 27-yard strike, tying the game at 7–7. Ramapo regained the lead on a 3-yard run by Liam Hayward, taking a 14–7 advantage into halftime. Second Half Old Tappan cut the lead to 14–13 when Small hauled in a 9-yard touchdown from Miceli. Ramapo’s Casey Grusser responded quickly with a 56-yard touchdown run, pushing the lead to 21–13. Miceli and Small connected again late in the third, this time on a 10-yard score, followed by a successful two-point conversion from Miceli to Devyn Radoian, tying the game at 21–21. Fourth Quarter Hunt gave Ramapo a 24–21 lead with a 25-yard field goal, but Old Tappan’s offense stayed hot. With time winding down, Miceli found Small for his fourth touchdown, a 6-yard pass, putting Old Tappan ahead 28–24 after Matteo Morrissey’s extra point. Key Performers Zachary Miceli (Old Tappan): 18/27, 263 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT Shane Small (Old Tappan): 9 receptions, 127 yards, 4 TD Casey Grusser (Ramapo): 13/18, 143 yards passing, 13 carries for 121 yards and 1 TD Liam Hayward (Ramapo): 20 carries, 93 yards, 1 TD Damian Du Toit (Old Tappan): 10 tackles, 1 sack Summary Old Tappan’s balanced attack and strong defensive finish proved decisive. Miceli’s poise under pressure and Small’s dominance through the air gave the Golden Knights control late, while the defense held Ramapo to a single field goal in the fourth quarter to secure the win.Here is a complete player stat summary from the Ramapo vs. Old Tappan game:Old TappanPassingPlayerCOMPATTYDSTDINTLNGZachary Miceli18272634148RushingPlayerATTYDSTDLNGDevyn Radoian1656013Zachary Miceli1374016Team Total29130029ReceivingPlayerRECYDSTDLNGDevyn Radoian321012Shane Small9127427Leo Etter221014Joey Crescitelli227022Christakis Nicolaou267048Team Total182634123DefensePlayerSTFLSOLOASTTOTFFFRINTSAFKBDevyn Radoian0.50.543700000Aidan Nally0020200100Shane Small0033600000Leo Etter0070700000Christakis Nicolaou0040400000Damian Du Toit11911000000Ryan Miceli11841200000Nick Blanchard0.50.5641000000Yucel Ekin0011200000Adrian Burke0001100000John Bilali0063900000Marco D'Amore0042600000Anthony Miceli0020200000Julias Lai0010100000Rocco Bartlemeo0021300000Walker Lynch0020200000ReturnsPlayerKOR/ATTKOR/YDSKOR/LNGDevyn Radoian23618Christakis Nicolaou11313Team Total34918Special TeamsPlayerFGMFGAFG/LNGXPMXPA2PTMatteo Morrissey000220Devyn Radoian000001PuntingPlayerPuntsYDSLNGIN 20Vincent Rossi399401 Ramapo Passing PlayerCOMPATTYDSTDINTLNGCasey Grusser13181430128 Rushing PlayerATTYDSTDLNGCasey Grusser13121156Liam Hayward2093123Gino Gorga1142111Team Total44256390 Receiving PlayerRECYDSTDLNGTyler Ramiccio118018Salvatore Livoti426013Joseph Yessis574028Liam Hayward1808Michael Ballan217012Team Total13143079 Defense PlayerSTFLSOLOASTTOTFFFRINTSAFKBTyler Ramiccio0036900100Joseph Yessis0031400000Liam Hayward0013400000Gino Gorga0142600000Michael Ballan0011200000Carter Cooney002101200000Jack Schneider0014500000Brian Shanley0010100000Jahzier Bryant0010100000Cole Seyffer0014500000Finn Kirwan0012300000Luke Gurba0002200000Brad Vierheilig0001100000Alexander Kavallieratos0001100000Harrison Kearney0002200000Scott Larsen0001100000Shane LaDuca0004400000 Returns PlayerKOR/ATTKOR/YDSKOR/LNGPR/ATTPR/YDSPR/LNGSalvatore Livoti11818388Joseph Yessis24334000Team Total36134388 Special Teams PlayerFGMFGAFG/LNGXPMXPADevin Hunt112533 Punting PlayerPuntsYDSLNGIN 20Tyler Ramiccio285472

Golden Knights Dominate Bergenfield 41-14 to Stay Unbeaten

Sep 13, 2025

Old Tappan stayed unbeaten with a dominant 41-14 road win over Bergenfield. The Golden Knights (3-0) used a balanced offense and a stifling defense to overcome an early deficit. Bergenfield struck first when Shameire Duncan returned the opening kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, putting the Bears up 7-0. Old Tappan then locked in, scoring 41 unanswered points before a late Bergenfield touchdown in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Zachary Miceli was sharp, completing 9 of 10 passes for 210 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also broke loose for a 74-yard rushing score. Shane Small hauled in 3 passes for 98 yards and a touchdown, while Leo Etter matched him with 95 yards and a score on 3 catches. Joey Crescitelli added 4 receptions, including a touchdown. On the ground, Old Tappan piled up 210 rushing yards. Devyn Radoian ran for 55 yards and a touchdown, with strong contributions from Julias Lai (45 yards) and Damian Dutoit (16 yards). Defensively, Old Tappan racked up 63 total tackles. Ryan Miceli led the way with 8, while John Bilali added 7 and Nick Blanchard forced a fumble. The defense shut down Bergenfield’s passing game, holding them to 60 yards through the air and only 60 on the ground. Bergenfield’s highlights came from Duncan, who finished with 116 kick return yards, and Zander Velez, who rushed for 53 yards and a late touchdown. Quarterback Xavier Valdez was limited to 3 completions on 10 attempts. With the win, Old Tappan improves to 3-0 and continues its strong start to the season, while Bergenfield drops to 1-2.Team TotalsOld Tappan (3-0) Passing: 10/12, 212 YDS, 3 TD Rushing: 22 ATT, 210 YDS, 2 TD Receiving: 10 REC, 215 YDS, 3 TD Defense: 63 total tackles, 8 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 recovery Bergenfield (1-2) Passing: 3/10, 60 YDS, 0 TD Rushing: 29 ATT, 60 YDS, 1 TD Receiving: 3 REC, 60 YDS Returns: 6 KOR, 186 YDS, 1 TDOld Tappan Leaders QB Zachary Miceli: 9/10, 210 YDS, 3 TD; 2 CAR, 74 YDS, 1 TD RB Devyn Radoian: 8 CAR, 55 YDS, 1 TD RB Julias Lai: 6 CAR, 45 YDS WR Shane Small: 3 REC, 98 YDS, 1 TD WR Leo Etter: 3 REC, 95 YDS, 1 TD WR Joey Crescitelli: 4 REC, 22 YDS, 1 TD LB Ryan Miceli: 8 tackles (4 solo, 4 ast), 3 TFL LB John Bilali: 7 tackles, 1 sack LB Nick Blanchard: 5 tackles, 1 FFBergenfield Leaders QB Xavier Valdez: 3/10, 60 YDS; 2 CAR, -12 YDS RB Zander Velez: 16 CAR, 53 YDS, 1 TD; 1 REC, 17 YDS; 3 KOR, 52 YDS KR Shameire Duncan: 2 KOR, 116 YDS, 1 TD (95-yd return) WR Andrew Suero: 1 REC, 29 YDS; 3 tackles LB Jack Walsh: 9 tackles (4 solo, 5 ast)