POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – Four Marist football players were named Preseason All-Pioneer Football League: red-shirt sophomore tight end Jackson Conners-McCarthy, red-shirt sophomore linebacker James Kratochvil, graduate offensive lineman Dominic Perricone, and sophomore defensive back Nate Robinson Jr.
 
Conners-McCarthy was named Honorable Mention All-American by The Associated Press, a Freshman All-American by two outlets, and a Second Team All-PFL selection last year. He led the Red Foxes in receptions (50) and receiving yards (441).
 
Kratochvil was named a Freshman All-American by Phil Steele Publications, PFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, and was Honorable Mention All-PFL last year. He led the Red Foxes with 55 tackles and four interceptions, and he tied for the league lead in interceptions.
 
Perricone is coming off a season in which he was named First Team All-PFL. He is a three-year starter on the offensive line (2022 at right tackle, 2023-24 at right guard) who played 806 out of a possible 813 snaps last year.
 
Robinson was named a Freshman All-American by Phil Steele Publications last year. He was second on the Red Foxes in both interceptions (two) and pass break-ups (five), and he was third in tackles (51).
 
Marist is heading into its second season under the leadership of head coach Mike Willis in 2025. The Red Foxes' season opener will take place on Friday, Aug. 29 against New Haven at Tenney Stadium. It will be the first of Marist's 12 games this season, and it will be the first of six at home.