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TEAM INDEX Baldwin Bruins ................................ 6 Calhoun Colts (Bellmore-Merrick) ... 8 Carey Seahawks (Franklin Square) 10 Clarke Rams (Westbury) .............. 12 East Meadow Jets ........................ 14 East Rockaway Rocks................... 16 Elmont Spartans .......................... 18 Freeport Red Devils ...................... 20 Hewlett Bulldogs .......................... 22 Kennedy Cougars (Bellmore-Merrick) ....................... 24 Lawrence Golden Tornadoes ......... 26 Long Beach Marines..................... 28 Lynbrook Owls .............................. 32 MacArthur Generals ..................... 36 Malverne Mules ............................ 38 Mepham Pirates (Bellmore-Merrick) ....................... 40 Oceanside Sailors ........................ 42 Roosevelt Rough Riders ............... 46 Seaford Vikings ............................ 48 Sewanhaka Indians (Floral Park)... 50 South Side Cyclones (Rockville Centre) ......................... 52 Valley Stream Central Eagles ........ 54 Valley Stream North Spartans ...... 56 Valley Stream South Falcons ........ 58 Wantagh Warriors ......................... 60 West Hempstead Rams ................ 62

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BALDWIN Bruins rely heavily on offensive line also one of the fastest kids on basketball team, has the team,” Carroll said. a nose for Kendall Frank made a big the pigsplash as a freshman, using eplacing an All-County strong summer workouts as a skin as quarterback isn’t springboard for a season that well. He always an easy job, can play included five touchdowns. and Baldwin head coach both An outstanding change-ofSteve Carroll had four players end and direction runner, Frank could battling for the starting slot tackle be looking at an expanded during summer camp. But with role as a sophomore. Junior another healthy heaping of McKenzie, Chris Debique and sophoPower-I football will surely Harper ease the transition for whom- more Jonathan Debique were and Noralso using summer camp as ever takes the helm. The worthy all a way to work their way into Bruins, coming off a 3-5 camslated to play lay paign in Conference A-I, enter the ground attack. on the interior erior While the offense may the 2014 season ranked No. 8 of the line.. DeLuca and welcome back experience lean on the running game in and Myles are expectboth on the offensive line and the short-term, the hope is me at outside ed to log time that Baldwin will be able to in the backfield. r. Of all the Bruins, linebacker.

“These guys are the whole sprinkle in some big plays in the passing game as the ball of wax,” Carroll said of new quarterback gets his offensive line. “If they settled in. “If you open it don’t work [out] we’re not getting anywhere. These guys up people have to respect make or break [what we do].” it,” Carroll said.

Senior Thomas York Senior Paul Nosworthy, was the early favorite a two-year starter, brings a solid size/speed combination under center after seeing time last season as the to the line at right tackle and varsity backup. Senior is joined by Kadeem LangJesse Nolan, junior Jose horne, a 6-foot-2, 230-pound Recinos and sophomore senior who’ll be pulling not only his weight but the direc- Matthew Washington— the best runner of the tion of the play at guard.

Senior Danny Meyer saw time group—were also hoping as a reserve at center last sea- to earn snaps.

KADEEM LONGHORN The Bruins may not son and is now in the mix for be an overly big team, but the starting role. He was batthey make up for it with tling junior transfer Miguel McKenzie for the lion’s share plenty of quickness in the backfield and at wide receiver. none may be more versaof the time at the position. tile than senior Anthony Senior Matt Eberhart and Senior Jimmy Martinez, Corrao, a linebacker, defenjunior Jacorie Norworthy and junior Matt Henry can play sive lineman and running both positions, while seniors senior Connor Harper also back.

Brendan O’Connor, Anderson figure to carve out playing Senior Jared Warner is Wright and senior tight end time up front. at corner with Henry and The deep group of linemen Jared Myles are a trio of pure Chris Debique also ready to pass catchers. will be blocking for a numshut down opponents.

The objective in summer ber of potentially explosive Baldwin’s kicking game running backs in Baldwin’s camp was to stick with a base will be spread among senior Power-I scheme. Nick DeLuca 5-2 defensive scheme. The Myles Jones, who will hanclosed last year on a tear, and centerpiece is Langhorne, a dle extra points, and Myles, at 195 pounds the senior plays bull of a tackler as the strongthe tight end and also a much bigger than his 5-9 side linebacker. Nosworthy, a kickoff specialist, field-goal frame suggests. “He’s definite- strong rebounder on the hardkicker and punter. ly a power [runner] but he’s wood for Baldwin’s varsity

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Paul Nosworthy

NICK DELUCA

Schedule September 13 V.S. Central 2:00 p.m.

20 MacArthur 2:00 p.m.

27 @ Farmingdale 2:00 p.m.

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Port Washington @ Plainview Freeport @ Uniondale

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@ Oceanside

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CALHOUN Strength in numbers for Colts’ backfield the tackles, and the duo of ddle still middle ng ironed out being Miller and Fusco can make in camp. Senior plays up the middle or by Brandon andon Donalhoun may have a new bouncing to the outside. ly and junior What the Flexbone doesn’t nelly head coach, but Brian thony CalaAnthony call for often are plays downMoeller is hardly a new uso are also muso face on the sidelines for many field, but that shouldn’t ng for time vying lessen the importance of the of the 2014 Colts. As the JV at linebacker. inebacker. In wide receiver.

In fact, Jensen head coach for the last two the defensive seasons and a part of the pro- Rosemond has an important ckfield, backfield, dual role on the outside. On gram for the last 10, Moeller ller is set to Miller top of having ideal size for is more than a little familiar linee up at one a pass catcher — he’s 6-footwith the talent in blue and ety spot with safety 3 — when the Colts do go to white. “I’ve [worked] with Fusco at corner sco these seniors for the last three the air, the senior is a former d Tack also in and offensive lineman with great years,” Moeller said. the rotation. blocking skills. “He’s tall, In settling on an offensive Senior Eric lean and tough,” Moeller said. scheme, Moeller took a look wson made an Rawson at the strengths of his person- “Having him on the outside impact pact after commaking blocks is a [plus]. He nel and settled on the Flexing over from the bone because of the extreme takes great angles, and he can depth in the backfield. “We’re also go up and get it.” going to use the personnel to The offensive line our best advantage,” he said. features a pair of return“We’ve got a bunch of guys ees in senior Dan Tricthat can carry the ball and cione and junior Willy everyone will have an opporTeves. “Everything’s still tunity to make plays.” in play,” Moeller said The sheer number of regarding the exact posipotential ballcarriers is stagtioning of his line during gering with the Colts going training camp. “We’re as many as seven deep. The still figuring out who’s senior-heavy team is led by going where, but it’s a the class in the backfield good problem to have. with Anthony and Thomas There’s a lot of talent we Fitzsimmons two of the more just have to move it into powerful and well-condithe right spots.”

GRIFFIN FIN MILLER tioned runners in the entire Working primarily out conference. Seniors Griffin of the 4-3 alignment on Miller, Dan Donato, Anthony defense, Calhoun features Fusco and Kevin Dolan, last cer team to handle kicksoccer season’s quarterback, are also senior Nick Luccio, a strong ing and punting duties and run stopper at defensive end. a sure bet to rack up carries is back to handle the same with junior Dan Tack. “We’re Rosemond is also in the mix ties. duties. up front because he knows going to be an option team,” ninth the schedsched Seeded ninth, how to use his size to gain Moeller said. “We’re going ule has little give for the leverage and put himself in to be running at people and Colts. They jump right in use all of those backs to wear position to make plays. Senior against No. 8 Sewanhaka in Jason Lemonis has also down defenses.” the season-opener, then batworked his way into playing The Fitzsimmons brothtle district-rival Mepham, time at defensive tackle with ers are unique because they Thomas Fitzsimmons closing the No. 5 seed, in Week 2. run just as fast on their first “The kids enjoy it,” Moeller carry as their last, keeping up off the line opposite Luccio. said. “They get up for these Donato and Anthony a pace that’s sure to make life games. It’s an exciting thing Fitzsimmons are locked in tough for defenses as games the inter-town rivalry.” at outside linebacker with wear on. Donato isn’t afraid to drop his shoulder between their running mate in the

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Anthony Fitzsimmons

THOMAS FITZSIMMONS

Schedule September 13 @ Sewanhaka 20 @ Mepham 27 Herricks

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November 1

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CAREY Seahawks will be tough group to dethrone Stanley likes the way the epth Kieran Murchie adds depth experienced unit looks in the on defense.

Colasurdo is one of the early going. “The guys on county’s top middle lineethe offensive line have made n 2013, Carey got the d backers. He’ll be flanked proverbial monkey off its training camp a lot easier cito by seniors Anthony Lucito than past seasons,” Stanley back by beating nemesis enior and Paul Koprowski. Senior Garden City for its first coun- said. “They’re way ahead of the learning curve. We’re able Luke Spano and Tapagee will ty championship in 35 years. see plenty of time at outside tside The Seahawks went on to take to move forward and insert a Leo, linebacker. Spillane, DeLeo, lot of plays.

It doesn’t feel like the Long Island crown the Mayer, and senior Kyle following week, were awarded the typical training camp.” midable Bourne make up a formidable Junior Mike Catanese the Rutgers Cup given to Nashony secondary. Junior Anthony sau’s most outstanding team, takes over at quarterback.

Cona should see time att defenCatanese is extremely athand then saw quarterback sive back. Senior Jamess Riepe letic, has a strong throwing Ray Catapano pick up the ime. is fighting for playing time.

Thorp Award as Nassau’s top arm, and does a terrific job of am Stanley hopes his team improvising when the pocket player. k to will progress from week collapses. Catanese has an With a slew of talent back week, and be at its best come excellent crop of receivers to on both sides of the ball, a November. “The long-term erm senior-laden roster, and some hook up with when he goes to he goal is to compete for the new contributors from a 7-1 the air.

JV squad, Carey, the top seed Senior Nick Spillane in Nassau Conference II, is will be one of his chief the team to beat. targets. Spillane, who So how does it feel to be will usually line up in the team with the bullseye on the slot, will also be used its back for a change? Head out of the backfield, and coach Mike Stanley doesn’t could even see time at mind. “It’s a good problem to quarterback. Tommy have,” Stanley said. “We sort Gallant, Brett Campos, of felt this way during the and juniors Jake Safuto playoffs, and the guys handled and Anthony Milan, comit perfectly. They never prise a talented receiving changed their approach. We corps. have a lot of guys back, and For the third straight they completely understand year, Carey’s running the importance of not getting game will be led by CONOR COLASURDO ahead of themselves. It’s a big seniors Mike DeLeo and plus that we have leaders who Conor Colasurdo. DeLeo set the tone.” is strong between the tackThe group that had the county title, but we try not les and has game-breaking least experience a season to think about that as the speed when he gets outside. ago is loaded with veterans. year goes along,” Stanley Colasurdo is as tough as a Senior Rob Kelly, a three-year said. “It’s about working bar of iron. He does most of varsity performer, returns at hard and getting better his work between the tackles. center. Anthony Catapano, each week. I like the depth Senior Travon Tapage proa 6-foot-2, 280-pound junior, of our team. We did a good vides depth in the backfield. moves from guard to right job of not playing too many The Seahawks should tackle. Senior Jorge Cerquera guys both ways last season be stingy on defense. With returns at left tackle, with and plan on keeping players senior Casey Kloepfer, Catasenior Gabe Alejo manning fresh again this year.” pano, and Cerquera in the one of the guard positions.

The Seahawks open on trenches, and the tandem of Junior Mike Kadnar has the the road at fifth-seeded John Heyer and Gallant at inside track for a starting Mepham, then go to No. the ends, the defensive line position. Joe Randazzo and 3 Wantagh the following Ed Sweeney add depth on the should be among the top units week. in the conference. Senior line.

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Mike DeLeo

NICK SPILLANE

Schedule September 13 @ Mepham 20 @ Wantagh 27 Sewanhaka

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October 2 10 18 25

Elmont @ Westbury Garden City Long Beach

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6:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

November 1@ Calhoun

2:00 p.m.

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CLARKE Aggressive defense a key for Rams consistent and hard workgreat speed,” Boyle said of ing,” Boyle said d of the Dawson. “He just got his feet defense. wet. He’s got speed to get to Few teams at the high the edge but he’s also a downeeded No. 6 in Conferschool level boast ast a relihill runner, too. He can do ence IV, Clarke is lookable kicker, butt Clarke both, run inside or outside.” ing to keep intact an is one of them. Senior Though the offensive line impressive run of 13 playoff Nick Courtney turned in returns just two starters, appearances in the last 14 y debut, a strong varsity senior Bobby Siri and junior seasons. While the Wing-T ng, accuPhil Kandel, both guards, are showing a strong, remains the staple of the rate leg. He’s set et to hana great place to start. Fast, Rams’ offense, head coach dle both field goals oals and aggressive and athletic, Siri John Boyle and his staff con- stands 6-2, 180 and is a perfect extra points, but ut it’s his tinue to evolve the scheme, n kickoffs leg strength on fit for a running game that adding additional wrinkles to relies on pulling guards who ly help in that could really keep opponents off-balance. terms of field position. can get out in front of the “We have a blue-collar team,” play. Kandel enters his third “Kickers can really eally Boyle said. “They’re a harddominate in a game season as a starter and like working group, which you n the especially when Siri, is a perfect, athletic fit really want as a coach.” her wind and weather at 6-1, 210 pounds. Junior Working with a coaching James Volino adds some bulk are bad,” Boylee said, staff that’s run the Wing-T at 6-1, 290 pounds at right since 1987, Clarke’s offensive tackle, while junior Mark players have come up through Vasquez and senior Mike the program well-versed in Steiglebauer, a first-year the intricacies of the offense. senior, are penciled in at And now, they’re going to left tackle and center. “We dabble their toes in some new have some younger kids looks that include more shotimproving and we’re twogun formations and spread deep on the line which is concepts. “We’re putting some good,” Boyle said. things in to modernize it,” The goal is to give Boyle said. opponents multiple looks Senior John Zaino saw on the defensive side of some action in a backup role the field, and to that end, this season and takes over the the unit looks to be wellfull-time quarterback role this stocked for the approach fall. Some of the new looks the coaching staff wants BOBBY SIRI will work to his strength—a to take. “Our goal is to strong arm—though he’ll also be really aggressive on find himself using his legs to defense and we’re trying pick up yards. on both sides of the ball to be noting that pinning teams The running game will at their own 20-yard line more athletic,” Boyle said. feature Aaron Dawson, who on touchbacks can particuSiri and Kandel provide averaged nearly eight yards larly be a big asset. excellent size and are a per carry and scored eight Clarke’s schedule builds rangy duo for and stand to touchdowns as a sophomore. to a peak late with Locust create problems at the line A second full varsity seaof scrimmage for teams look- Valley, Roosevelt and Season for the 5-foot, 11-inch, ford, the Nos. 2, 1 and 4 ing to throw downfield. At 185-pounder should feature seeds, respectively, up over linebacker, Gomez is among the course of the final four plenty more big-run higha group of hard-hitters out weeks. “We have to get to fill the gaps. Senior Tyler lights. Juan Gomez, a 6-1, 185-pound senior is the Rams Constantine returns at safety started early and get a good jump [on things],” Boyle and Dawson is penciled in as fullback and will handle a one of the Rams cornerbacks. said. dual role as blocker and ball“We don’t have anybody that carrier. jumps out but they’re steady, “He’s a track kid and has

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Tyler Constantine

JUAN GOMEZ

Schedule September 12 @ C.S. Harbor 20 @ Malverne 27 Mineola

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2:00 p.m.

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@ Friends Aca. Locust Valley V.S. South @ Roosevelt

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3:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

November 1

Seaford

2:00 p.m.

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EAST MEADOW Jets are fueled by experienced youth

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t first glance, the East Meadow offense looks a little young.

But the Jets’ youth also has experience, and although the returning players took some lumps, they still managed to help push the team to the Nassau Conference I playoffs last season. Ranked No. 7 entering 2014, now East Meadow hopes to start returning some of the very same lumps they absorbed.

“We’re pretty young with 10 underclassmen out of 16 offensive players,” head coach Vin Mascia said. “But they’ve got that year of varsity under their belt.”

Among the returnees thrown into the fire last fall is senior running back John Wilson, who went from backup to starter and piled up more than 800 yards rushing and a dozen touchdowns.

“He gained a load of experience and is our meat-andpotatoes,” Mascia said of the 5-foot, 8-inch, 180-pounder.

“He really answered the bell [last season].”

Wilson will get some help in the backfield from senior Jed Puck-Silverstein and a host of wingbacks, including senior Brian Kavanagh and a trio of juniors—Marcus Kabigting, Billy Piano and Tom Provenzano.

Sophomore quarterback Anthony Love-Kemper jumped into the starter’s role for five games last season, and that experience should go a long way in helping him fire up the East Meadow offense this fall. At 6-3, 180 pounds, he can spread the field with his strong arm and is also an excellent runner. “We should be able to protect him and open some holes for him,” Mascia said. “He’s going to 14 — September 11, 2014

run a lot.”

Dan Casteneda and a pair of sophoExperience returns all mores—Kyle Barker and nd Joe along the offensive line with er] Matchekosky. “[Hippner] senior David McGee returning at quick tackle and senior has a good nose for the ball,” Mascia said. “He’s quick, ck, Tom Maltese at quick guard. not straight away fast but he Junior Wilfer Ibanez and reads the play well and has a sophomore Rob Moresky, a 6-1, 260-pounder were battling great first step. chor Kavanagh is the anchor for time at center in camp, ety, while senior Marcos Watkins of the secondary at safety, back after picking off three hree and junior Matt Mascia are passes in just half a season ason back at the strong guard and strong tackle slots. “We’ve got before being sidelined due ost of to injury. He’ll make most experience back on the line fense and only one spot with a first- the play calls for the defense with Provenzano and Piano year [varsity] player,” coach playing at the opposite safety.

Mascia said.

Love-Kemper’s pass attack Juniors A.J. Jones and Joe Barbato are going to log g time is shaping up to be loaded ith at cornerback along with with talent with a pair of tight ends in senior Dylan Hippner and junior Zach Fritz big, sure-handed targets over the middle.

Senior Jor Forler, a varsity hoops player, takes his 6-foot, 3-inch frame to the gridiron at wide receiver where he’ll lineup with juniors Tom Zitzmann (6-3) and A.J. Burns (6-2.)

The Jets defense will run primarily out of the 3-4 alignment where Masica hopes his space eaters up front—Watkins, the third-year senior, on DYLAN HIPPNER one corner, Mascia at nose guard and the combination of Maltese and Kabigting.

Fritz—can create holes for a While the special teams punishing group of linebackcoverage units looked ers to flood through. “The strong in camp, Mascia was kids know their responsibiliusing camp to identify his ties and the linebackers and returners and kickers. guys up front run well. We “This is a great group of feel we’re strong up front and kids,” Mascia said. “After will control the line of scrimthe first [few] practices the mage.” effort has been fantastic Hippner is back at inside and the focus has been fanlinebacker after producing a tastic. As long as the effort team-high 86 tackles, playing and focus remain as they’ve alongside Ibanez. Flanking been, we’re on the right them will be a combination of track.” outside linebackers, including Puck-Silverstein, senior HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW

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2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

October 2 11 18 25

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2:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

November 1

Syosset

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EAST ROCKAWAY Rocks hope experience will be a factor

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BY ANDREW MCCLURE

t’s no surprise East Rockaway’s roster is a relatively short list, but this year’s numbers are low, even by small-school standards.

The Rocks, who are coming off a 2-6 record, have just 23 players on the team.

East Rockaway, the No. 12 seed in Conference IV, is hopeful that experience and talent at the skill positions will help the team overcome a lack of depth. The Rocks will battle with Carle Place/Wheatley, Oyster Bay, Cold Spring Harbor, West Hempstead, Seaford, Island Trees, and Friends Academy.

East Rockaway returns its starting quarterback, and three of its four leading rushers from a season ago. With experienced linemen, and numerous players who have been in the program since junior high, the Rocks should be able to compete with most of their opponents.

Russ Pajer, in his 20th season as head coach, always expects his teams to be able to stay in games. “With our ability to control the ball, we should be able to play with just about everyone on the schedule,” Pajer said. “A lot of these guys have been running this offense since 7th grade, so they know the system. As always, a couple of injuries could make it a long season, so we have to stay healthy.

We don’t have much depth, so we need to keep people on the field, and guys are going to have to know how to play multiple positions.”

Junior Mike Delgais returns at quarterback. Delgais had a strong year calling the signals as a sophomore.

With a year under his belt, he should be vastly improved 16 — September 11, 2014

in his second year as varsity The defensive frontt will be starter. Delgais runs the ball composed posed of well, and has shown the abildreva, Candreva, ity to throw on the run.

Kottke, tke, Ingenito, While you might see a Russin, sin, and junior wrinkle in the offense from Nick k Monteleone. time to time, East Rockaway At linebacker, the likes to keep the ball on the ks have Amabile, Rocks ground and win the time of osa, Crawford, DeRosa, possession battle. With a vetBarth, th, and junior Roberan line and three talented inson n Rivas. Delgais backs, the Rocks should be able to keep opposing offenses and Fusco will man the corners, with Scott off the field. nthal seeing time Chris Amabile will handle Oventhal in the he secondary. the fullback duties, with felPajer ajer believes a low senior Dom DeRosa and favorable rable schedule junior Danny Fusco at the should uld enable his team wings. While none of the ave a successful to have three are exceptionally big, on, but knows all are elusive backs that do a season, games mes can go either nice job of waiting for plays to develop and hitting the holes. If Delgais goes to the air, he will look to the backs or tight ends Dylan Crawford and Jacob Barth.

The offensive line is experienced in terms of time in the program, but hasn’t spent a lot of time on the field together at the varsity level. Chris Candreva, Mike Russin, Alex Kottke, Justin Wint, and Noah Ingenito comprise what should be CHRIS AMABILE a group that moves the chains.

Pajer thinks the unit is capable of getting the job way. “Last year, we lost a done. “The guys on the line game in double overtime are pretty big, and they can and another on the last play move, so we should be ok on of regulation,” Pajer said. offense,” Pajer said. “Even if “I would expect that the they didn’t see a lot of playgames are going to be simiing time, last year, they have lar this year. The guys have experience in running our to believe in themselves, offense. It all comes down to and figure out how to win staying healthy, because we the close ones.” don’t have a lot of backups.”

The Rocks open on the As is the norm at East road against Carle Place/ Rockaway, and for much of Wheatley on Sept. 13. The Conference IV, many of the home opener comes in same young men will play Week 2 against Seaford. on both sides of the ball.

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CHRIS CANDREVA

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September

13 @ Carle Place 20 Seaford 27 Oyster Bay

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

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4:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

November 1

W. Hempstead

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ELMONT Spartans could be tough to defend arm strength and elusiveness. men just have to hold their own and get in peo“I really enjoy having a dual ple’s way,” Hegi said. threat at quarterback,” Hegi Senior Tony White said. “Simon’s maturity level fter back-to-back firstreturns to lead the runhas improved and he’s been round playoff heartning game. He can be diligent in the weight room breaks, one of Elmont’s during the offseason. He’s got a powerful and elusive goals is to get over the hump a great arm and knows when back. and into the Conference II Elmont’s defense, which to tuck the ball and run.” semifinals for the first time employs a 3-5-3 system, Senior speedster Kendall since 2011. will rely on athleticism.

St. Louis, a shutdown corHead coach Jay Hegi said Hegi said the strength is nerback and an integral part he’s excited about a potenin the secondary with St. of the defense, will see more tially explosive offense to go Louis and Brown at the action as a slot receiver where with the unit’s improved size corners, and Whittick his 4.5 clocking in the 40 can in the trenches. “We’ve lost at safety. Penalvert and be put to use.

“He’s our fastest heartbreakers to MacArthur senior Jean Norgaisse kid,” Hegi explained.

“He’s a and Wantagh the past two are the likely starters tremendous corner and we’ll years,” Hegi said. “We’re a at outside linebacker, look to get him more involved little stronger now and the while juniors Harold in the offense.

He’s also a goal is to get to the semifinals very good student and getting Elizee, Harris Ogboe and see what we can do from and Derbison Sulfrec some college looks.” there.

Senior Andre Whittick “I like our schedule a is a 6-foot-3 target with lot, but the conference is good speed and hands. He stacked,” he added. “We’ll was impressive during be banging heads for eight 7-on-7 camps throughout weeks. We open at home the summer and figures against Garden City, and we to play a big role on both also see Mepham and Carey sides of the ball. Juniors in the first four games.”

Matthew Penalvert and The second half of the Aston Brown are quality schedule is no picnic, either, athletes with the ability Hegi noted, with conference to stretch a defense with newcomer Sewanhaka and their wheels. At tight Wantagh on the docket for end, the Spartans have the fourth-seeded Spartans. a pair of viable options “More than anything else, in seniors Marc Suprena the kids are pumped to play KENDALL ST. LOUIS Sewanhaka,” he said. “It’ll be and Tosg Crossfield.

The front line is a first for me too.”

Elmont, which finished 4-5 unproven for the most overall a year ago after losing part but Hegi likes the size are all in the mix for and potential of a group led at Wantagh by a field goal in inside spots. by returnee Jermaine Dyer the playoff opener, boasts an Suprena, Ximines and at center.

“He’s big and strong offense loaded with talent Cruz are candidates to start and a very accurate shotgun at the skill positions. “It’s on the line. Senior Jared snapper,” Hegi said of Dyer, going to be difficult to cover Thompson and juniors Clay one of four seniors expected us,” Hegi said. “We have an Carbon and Kengsley Jeanexperienced quarterback who to start on the line. Guard Gillis will also contribute.

Romoirio Ximines, up from can pass and run, all of our Kalu handles punting receivers can catch, run good JV, is the lone junior. Jonaduties, and senior kicker routes and block, and our than Dopwell, who missed Jonathan Lewis will be a leading rusher is back.” last season due to injury, “definite weapon,” Hegi Senior Simon Kalu returns and Tariq Qureshi, a varsity said. as the starting signal-caller reserve, will be the starting and will keep defenses guess- tackles. Marc Cruz fills the ing with his combination of other guard spot. “The line

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BY TONY BELLISSIMO

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Andre Whittick

SIMON KALU

Schedule September 13 Garden City 20 @ Kennedy 27 Mepham

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

October 2 11 18 25

@ Carey Herricks @ Sewanhaka Wantagh

4:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

November 1

@ Long Beach

2:00 p.m.

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FREEPORT Skilled Red Devils seek a fast start Senior wide receiver Jordan for starting slots on the defensive Curtis is another threat for line. Senior Mikee Tucker to look to. ed Leccese has missed If the Red Devils have reeport bounced back much of two seaa go-to back, it is Jameel from a rough season on sons with injuries, es, Lamont. The senior captain the gridiron by going 6-2 is tough running between the but is ready to go at in league play before losing outside linebacker. er. tackles, and has the speed to 17-14 to Syosset in the openLamont will also man take it to the house when he ing round of the Conference acker posian outside linebacker gets in the open field.

I playoffs in 2013. The No. tion Assistant coach Jimmy 5 Red Devils don’t have any Hard-hitting, senior capJones believes getting positive easy games on the schedule, pson moves results early on in the season tain Amir Thompson but with a load of talent at from defensive end nd to midwill be important.

“Every the skill positions, Freeport ith Woody dle linebacker, with team graduated a lot of playshould be a tough team to making the transition sition from ers, so whoever gets it going beat. linebacker to join n Eason at Longtime head coach Russ early could be putting itself safety. Senior Marcel rcel Smiin good position to secure Cellan had to call on a freshley and Curtis will ill play one of the higher seeds in man quarterback to run his the playoffs,” Jones said. “We the corners. offense in the playoffs after Jones believess the have a big test in week one. losing starter signal-caller We want to get off to a Davelle Hooks to an injury in good start and build up a the final game of the regular little momentum.” season. While the Red Devils While the Red Devils fell just short of advancing have talent and experito the semifinal round, they ence at the skill positions, believe they found a quarterthe guys up front are a back for the next three seawork in progress. Howsons. ever, there is no shortage Rashad Tucker, who spent of potential. Five juniors the season running the will likely comprise the offense for the junior varsity offensive line. Tackle before getting the nod in the Tyree Townsend-Powell, postseason, is a dual threat a returning starter, and with a live throwing arm Mike Garcia, a 6-foot, 280and the ability to improvise pound guard, anchor the when plays break down. The D’MONTE WOODY southpaw quarterback should offensive front for Freeport. be a terrific fit in Freeport’s Despite a shortage of vaunted spread offense. playing time at the varsity Having a multitude of a play in Conference ce level, Jones likes this group. talent at the skill positions I will be intense.

They’ve been playing together will ease Tucker’s learning “Every team since junior high, so they’re curve at quarterback. Senior has reloaded, familiar with one another,” captain D’Monte Woody and is getting Jones said. “They just need returns and will be used in ready to get after the backfield, in the slot, or as to get acclimated to the speed it,” Jones said. “It’s going a wideout. The elusive Woody of the game at this level, and to be like the old black and continue to grow as a unit. is a hard-nosed player who is blue division. There are a They’re getting there.” a threat to score every time lot of solid programs in this the ball is in his hands.

While Freeport would league, so there are never Myles Eason is another like to have more one-way any easy games. If we can player who will line up all players to keep guys fresh, keep guys on the field, we over the gridiron. The senior the best performers will be should be right in the mix.” captain runs the ball well, and on the field, so many of the will one of Tucker’s targets same players will line up on when Freeport goes to the air. defense. There’s competition

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BY ANDREW MCCLURE

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Myles Eason

JAMEEL LAMONT

Schedule September 12 Oceanside 20 @ Hempstead 27 Massapequa

6:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

October 2 11 18 24

@ Farmingdale Uniondale @ Baldwin Syosset

4:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

November 1

@ MacArthur

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HEWLETT Defense to lead balanced Bulldogs

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BY TONY BELLISSIMO

ewlett enters 2014 in search of an eighth consecutive playoff appearance after securing the final postseason berth in Conference III a year ago with a .500 record. The Bulldogs have some figuring out to do on offense but return key pieces of the puzzle as well as seven defensive starters.

Head coach Jay Iaquinta believes three-time defending county champion Lawrence remains the team to beat, but expects to compete against everyone. The Bulldogs, the No. 7 seed, open at home with a night game Sept. 12 versus Manhasset. “If we can get a couple of good wins and stay healthy, finishing in the top four isn’t out of the question,” he said.

Hewlett exited the second week of camp with few position battles, but quarterback was one of them. Senior Jeff Rizzo started every game under center in 2013 and performed well with more than 500 yards rushing. Last year’s backup, junior Josh Pincus, has an exceptional arm and a better grasp of the scheme compared to last summer.

“There’s nothing like competition,” Iaquinta said. “We’ve got two capable quarterbacks going into scrimmages. Each has an outstanding quality.

The one that does the best job of protecting the ball is probably the one we’ll go with.”

Rizzo and Pincus can help the offense in other ways, Iaqunita said, and will contribute if not at quarterback.

Rizzo is quick and tall, making him an ideal candidate for a receiver spot, while Pincus would be in line for some carries behind featured running back Jeremy Leguillow. The

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coach said Leguillow, who four new guys that seem em will also lead the return units to be fitting in nicely,” on kickoffs and punts, makes he said.

The coach expects defenders miss and can break Curiel to be a force tackles. He had 400 yards on to be reckoned with the ground last season. “We up front. He can can dictate how much we clog holes along want to get Jeremy the ball,” with senior nose Iaquinta said. “It’ll be more guard Paul Lane [than last year.]” and also pressure the The offensive line will quarterback. Senior break in three new starters Stefan Antoine moves around returning guards from linebacker to end d Mike Curiel and Greg Berd where he’ll be counted nal. Curiel (6-foot-2, 270 on to be a consistent pounds), a junior, works the pass rusher and left side and Bernal (6-2, 260), run-stopper. “Stea senior, mans the right. “I don’t think we’ve had as good fan combines size and speed,” said a set of guards,” Iaquinta Iaquinta, who added said. There’s a battle for the starting center position between senior David Bouzaglou, last year’s varsity backup, and junior Noah Cohen, the former JV starter.

Juniors Anthony Cancellarich and Mavi Mawhinney top the depth chart at left and right tackle, respectively.

The Bulldogs will employ a full-time tight end for the first time in almost a decade, Iaqunita said. Sophomore Wyatt JEREMY LEGUILLOW McMahon (6-3, 220) saw some varsity playing time last fall and can be an effective blocker and passjunior Terry Micourt will catcher. “He’s a prototype chip in. tight end,” Iaquinta said.

At linebacker, senior “We’re going to ask him to Tredd Smith brings a high do a little bit of everything.” motor and makes plays Seniors Joe Pasquale and sideline-to-sideline. He’s led Malcolm Kahn spearhead the the Bulldogs in tackles in receiver corps. Pasquale’s 6-6 each of the past two years frame makes him a matchup and was Honorable Menproblem, and Kahn is a sharp tion All-County last fall. route-runner with reliable Senior Messiah Clark is one hands. of the team’s best athletes The defense, which had and has good instincts, and ups and downs in 2013, should Iaquinta said the return of be Hewlett’s strength accordsenior Marino Franzese to ing to Iaquinta. “We’ve got the program is huge. most of our starters back and HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Mike Curiel Leguillow, an AllCounty selection, is a four-year starter in the secondary. He’s joined at safety by junior Anthony Esposito.

Seniors Dante Sibbles and Jay Patel are solid cover corners.

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Schedule September 12 Manhasset 19 @ South Side 27 @ Plainedge

7:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

October 2 11 18 25

G.N. North Lawrence @ Bethpage @ V.S. North

4:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

November 1

Glen Cove

2:00 p.m.

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KENNEDY Cougars banking on spread offense

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BY STEVE SINISKI

ew head coach Tom Durnin takes over Kennedy’s football program not only with big school experience, but big game experience under his belt. A former high school player for Massapequa and an assistant on Baldwin’s varsity staff for the last seven years, Durnin hits town as a new face and brings a new offensive system along with him.

Rather than dip the Cougars toes in the spread offense, Durnin’s going for the big splash — and not just because 12th-seeded Kennedy accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge after being nominated by district rival Mepham during summer camp.

The Cougars are going all in on the spread, riding the backs of an offensive line that brings solid size and considerable athleticism to the table.

Three starters return, and senior center Aydin Kessler had some new technique to learn with all snaps in the spread offense coming in the shotgun formation, rather than having the quarterback directly under him. Senior Logan Zoppel, a 220-pounder, returns at tackle with senior Dom Albi, a 235-pounder, his bookend.

A transfer from East Meadow, senior Joel Diaz, tips the scales at 240 pounds and can play guard or tackle. This flexibility and a strong camp gave Durnin some flexibility up front. Senior Spencer Cloth and sophomore Ryan Rodriguez are also in the mix on the line. In fact, Cloth, has made strong progress at center after volunteering during the offseason to learn the position. “If you’re able 24 — September 11, 2014

to run the football it makes at corner with Wyatt also able everything easier,” Durnin to slide over to safefesaid of the importance an ty. This could open n experienced line carries. up snaps for sophohoSeniors Matt Tenebaum an, more Dan Gavigan, and Jesse Lopaolo are likely gar, an emerging Cougar, to be the workhorses in the We at cornerback. “We backfield. Tenebaum stands have a nice mix [on on defense],” to excel on stretch plays that Durnin said. “We’re e’re stout, get him to the perimeter, athletic in spots, very intelwhile Lopaolo is a meat-andood positionligent and have good potatoes, bulldozing type of ing.” fullback. “Both saw a bunch Much of the special pecial teams of time last year,” Durnin assignments weree being said. “We want to keep them ironed out in camp, mp, though healthy and make sure they an has senior Tabish Khan get their touches but that a versatile already piled up they don’t get overused. They workload. A widee receiver both catch well and run good and defensive end, d, he’s also routes, and are like sponges going to kick and punt. with the playbook.”

The quarterback situation was still in the process of being decided with a sophomore and a junior engaged in a spirited battle for the No. 1 job. Whoever comes out on top will have a pair of strong targets split wide in seniors Corey Weisfeld and Wyatt Carney. Both have demonstrated strong leadership traits during camp for a team that has six sophomores battling for time across the field.

AYDIN KESSLER The Cougars will operate a 3-5 defensive scheme in a conference loaded with athletic teams running Kennedy opens Sept. 12, spread offenses. Diaz, Zoppel at Westbury, and has its and Rodriguez are penciled home opener on a brand in on the defensive line, new turf field on Sept.

20. The Cougars travel to and senior Anthony Spirito district-rival Calhoun in can lineup on the line or at Week 4, and host another inside linebacker. A threedistrict-rival, Mepham, in headed monster of outside the finale. linebackers includes Albi, “This is a whole new Jesse Lopaolo and Tanebaum. thing and it’s exciting,” “They’re very solid and will Durnin said, noting that a be tested in Week 1 by Westsmooth transition for both bury’s [quarterback Shalike] he and the team has been Merchant,” Durnin said. fueled by assistants Craig Weisfeld and Wyatt are Papach and Eric Passman. going to see consistent time HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Matt Tenenbaum

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Schedule September 12 @ Westbury 20 Elmont 27 G.N. South

6:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

October 2 11 17 25

@ Calhoun Jericho @ Herricks @ G.N. South

4:30 p.m.

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5:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

November 1

Mepham

2:00 p.m.

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LAWRENCE Golden Tornadoes try to make history

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BY TONY BELLISSIMO

t’s a new era on the gridiron at Lawrence, which last season became the first Nassau County football program to reach 500 all-time wins. No. 501 was a dramatic 28-27 victory over Plainedge in the Conference III title game, and No. 502 came a week later, 41-32, over Huntington to make it backto-back Long Island Class III crowns for the Golden Tornadoes.

This year, Lawrence is attempting to become the first Nassau team in history to capture three consecutive L.I. championships. The first two were led by quarterback Joe Capobianco, who holds L.I. records for career passing yards (8,013) and touchdowns (100.) “ “We’re going to be a little different on offense, but we’ve got playmakers and I think our defense is going to be very strong,” head coach Joe Martillotti said.

The offense — and opposing defensive plans — starts with dynamic senior Jordan Fredericks, who dominated out of the backfield last season after a move from slot receiver. The Syracuse-bound Fredericks had 1,668 yards rushing, 628 receiving, and a Long Island-best 34 total touchdowns. “Jordan’s widely considered the top talent in the county,” Martillotti said.

“He’s scary with the ball. Not once has he been caught from behind. He’s added 15 pounds of muscle without losing a step.”

After serving as one of Capobianco’s main targets a year ago and finishing with more than 500 receiving yards, senior Sean Moran takes over under center. In 2012, Moran was the starting 26 — September 11, 2014

quarterback for Lawrence’s ter is out until undefeated JV team. “He’s a October with a knee injury, so true spread quarterback and senior Dimitri our second rusher in a oneSamuels could back set,” Martillotti said. fill the void.

“Defenses will need to worry anders and Senior Shamon Sanders about his arm and legs. He’s hner will junior Karl Kirschner got a nice touch on the deep also contribute. ball and another gear when “Offense is usually ually the he gets into open space.” first thing associated ated with Senior Julian Clark will get some carries after concen- our team, but I’m really excited about the defense,” trating on the defensive side Martillotti said. of the ball. Seniors Simon A healthy Jones es at middle Jones and Mike Spinelli, a linebacker is a key y. He’s a pair of defensive gems, add two-time All-County nty selection bulk to the offense as tight who battled through ugh ends/fullbacks.

When Moran, a lefty, goes knee and shoulderr injuries to the air he’ll have a proven last year. He’s flanked nked by weapon at his disposal.

Senior Sam Locascio averaged a touchdown per game in 2013 and brings a combination of speed and sure hands to the table. “He’ll be our main target,” Martillotti said.

“Sam’s a shifty receiver and real strong in space.”

Junior Victor Mintz, a big target at 6-foot-3, steps into a larger role while getting the ball to senior speedsters Pevine Johnson and Daveed Smith could lead to plenty of MELIK MAVRUK yards after the catch.

Martillotti expects the offensive line to be improved, citing the experiClark and Anthony Doll. ence factor. Senior Melik Fredericks, Locascio and Mavruk, a four-year starter Moran will rotate at cornerand second-year captain, is the back, and Johnson returns anchor at right tackle. “He’s as a starting safety. Seniors as strong as an ox,” Martillotti Mike Lerbours and Tommy said. “He’s 6-2, 265 pounds and Terino will also work at gives 100 percent on every safety. The front four is snap.” Junior Nick Ramirez talented and interchangereturns as the starting center, able with Samuels, Mavruk, and senior Malik Dascres Spinelli and senior Ishmael assumes the right guard job Stephens. after being part of the rota“We’re used to having a tion up front a year ago. The target on our back,” Marleft side has junior Frank tillotti said.

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Schedule September 13 @ Bethpage 20 @ Glen Cove 27 Division

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@ V.S. North

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BY TONY BELLISSIMO

playoff team in five of the last six years, including four in a row, Long Beach must overcome the likely absence of its best player for all of 2014 to make noise in Conference II. Running back Chris Parler, who earned All-Long Island honors last season after leading the Marines with 15 touchdowns, is expected to miss his senior campaign after undergoing knee surgery. “He hasn’t been cleared to begin any running, so there’s a good chance he won’t be playing,” head coach Scott Martin said. “Chris is a tremendous athlete. It’s a big loss, but other guys just have to pick up the slack.”

Talented sophomore Tyreek Bromley, who averaged five carries per game last season when Long Beach finished 5-4, will assume a larger portion of the workload. “He’s probably our top back,” Martin said. “He’s a bruising runner who can break tackles. He’ll be able to handle the increased carries.”

Junior Jordan Teemer, one of the JV team standouts in 2013, is also part of the backfield conversation. “He’s another hard-nosed runner and looking to be a two-way starter,” Martin said.

The offense will feature a two-pronged quarterback attack with senior Matt Varian and sophomore Sam Brown. “Both will take snaps in every game,” Martin noted.

“Matt is very good in open space and we’re looking for him to run the option. He was a nice contributor last year and finished with a big playoff game against MacArthur.

“Sam is a pocket type,” he added. “He’s a big kid with a 28 — September 11, 2014

strong arm. He was our JV 6, return eight starter and we’re comfortable starters on defense including leading with him reading defenses tackler Nick Nigro at and making all the throws.” middle linebacker. Nigro, gro, Opponents may have a tough time keeping pace with a senior who will also play ps. senior wideout Josh Linster, a fullback, made 45 stops.

“He’s quick to fill gapss and track star with blazing speed delivers hard hits,” Martin artin and good hands. Most of his kles) playing time a year ago came said. Bromley (37 tackles) has a similar skill set to in the defensive secondary, ugh to but he’s developed as a receiv- Nigro and is fast enough er and will also be utilized on cover slot receivers. Hodge ley special teams. “We’ve clocked (three sacks) and Mosley from the outside, and Zeppa him at 4.34 in the 40,” Martin from the inside, can make said. “He can outrun anyone things happen in the pass and catches the ball.” rush. Teemer’s an outside side Split wide opposite Lin‘backer who plays more re like a ster will be senior Rahmeloh Hodge, who brings a combina- strong safety.

Campbell, at nose tackle, ackle, tion of size and skills to the position. Senior tight end Eric Zeppa, a four-year varsity player coming off an All-Conference season that included three touchdown grabs, is another big target (6-foot-1) with quality hands and quick feet.

The offensive line lacks experience and size compared to last year’s group and will need some time to jell, Martin said.

The coach is counting on senior Donovan Campbell, an All-Conference DONOVAN CAMPBELL guard, and senior tackle Max Brown to anchor the unit from the left side.

Numerous players are getting anchors the defensive front. looks at center, where senior Linster will cover a ton of Brian Manning had the nod ground from the free safety entering scrimmages. Senior position, while Varian and Justin Mosley is an option at juniors Kyle Christie and center but remains the lead Tarik Elfraiz serve as the candidate at right guard, cornerbacks. while a big offseason earned Martin said the footwork senior Jonathan Price the will be solid with junior starting gig at right tackle. kicker Billy Horgan and Junior Kipling Johnson, up junior punter Dan Xikis. from JV, is versatile enough to “We’ll be in the hunt for contribute anywhere. the playoffs and hopefully “The line coming together fighting for a first-round is a key on offense,” Martin home game again,” Martin said. said.

The Marines, seeded No. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Nick Nigro

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LYNBROOK Owls employ a fast-paced attack LoCicero said. “They’re exact- Greg Heinrich and Jake Harvey, and juniors Nick Palazzo ly what you want in offenand Feroz Qureshi are other sive linemen.” Senior left keys to success. guard Ben Moelis impressed oming off a six-win Daly, one of the top aththroughout camp, and senior campaign that ended letes in the school, leads the tackles Eric Lubczenko and with a tough loss in the linebacker unit from the Robert Newman saw some opening round of the Conferoutside along with junior action last season. Juniors ence III playoffs, Lynbrook JD Gebbia. “Owen’s a fierce Ben Begun and Jeremy Tierwill try to create mismatches competitor who can get to the ney will also contribute. all over the field with its quarterback and give us great “I like what we have up wealth of athleticism. run support,” LoCicero said. front,” LoCicero said.

“We’ve The Owls, who face a difgot a bunch of hard-working, At inside linebacker in the 3-4 ficult early schedule with scheme, the efforts of seniors intelligent kids.” games against three of the Zach Barrett, Nick Roepken The ground attack has a top five seeds within the first and Frank Candreva, as well proven commodity in senior four weeks, plan to unleash as junior James Alberga, will Dylan Lucas, a three-year some new wrinkles on both lead the charge. The secondstarter who last fall rushed sides of the ball. “We’ve ary is young and talented, installed some new plays and for more than 800 yards and led by Bouhall, McDougall, scored eight touchdowns. are blessed with a tremenHerrmann, senior Xavier “We project Dylan to be a dous amount of athletes,” 1,000-yard back,” LoCicero head coach Steve LoCicero said. “He’s experienced said. “The first four games and knows where to find are the toughest I remember having, but we’re really excit- holes.” Junior Bradley Cooper and sophomore ed for the challenge.”

A fast-paced offense will be Chris Paris are newcomrun by either senior Brendan ers to the backfield mix after making noise at McDougall or junior Zach LoCicero. “Both will get snaps the JV level, and junior Quentin Herrmann, a during the year,” the coach standout defender in the said. “We’re in a lucky situsecondary, will throw ation with two very capable an occasional block for quarterbacks.” McDougall, Lucas and help in shorta standout lacrosse goalie yardage downs. who helped the Owls to a The quarterback will Long Island title, is a strong MIKE TRAUMILLER have plenty of options pocket passer who can grind when it comes to the passout tough yards inside, and LoCicero is a dual threat who ing game. “We can create totaled 10 touchdowns, includ- matchup problems on the outColeman, and juniors Joey ing two passing, as a primary side,” LoCicero said. Seniors Virgona, Chris Kurkemelis Eddie Bouhall, Owen Daly, receiver last season. and Mike Baran.

Mike Traumiller and Ian A solid offensive line has “In Conference III, we Kantor comprise a receiver been a staple for fourth-seedknow what we’re going to corps that boasts speed, size, ed Lynbrook, which opens face every week,” LoCicero and big play ability.

Sept. 13 at home against No. said. “It’s always a tough “It’s a run-and-shoot 2 Plainedge. The Owls return road and we don’t get too offense, and we feel we have two starters up front along high or low along the way.” with a few others with varsity enough weapons to score,” LoCicero expects good experience. Anchoring the LoCicero said. things on special teams, group is seniors Ryan CoughDefensively, a deep group with Bouhall and Traumilllin and Steve Rossetti from of linebackers and athletic er sparking the return units the center and right guard secondary will set the tone. and junior punter Troy spots, respectively. “They’re Up front, senior Tom LastDibenedetto booming the smart and tough and two of ella, a standout in the weight ball into enemy territory. our biggest leaders,” coach room, leads the way. Seniors

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BY TONY BELLISSIMO

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Owen Daly

RYAN COUGHLIN

Schedule September 13 Plainedge 19 @ Manhasset 27 Bethpage

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MacARTHUR Generals getting used to conference change

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BY ANDREW COEN

acArthur head coach Bobby Fehrenbach has gotten quite used to changing conferences in the last six years, and 2014 will be no different.

The Generals are moving up from Conference II to Conference I this season due to a spike in enrollment. It marks MacArthur’s fifth conference change since the 2008 season, but Fehrebach said the league and opponents matter little to his team.

“We’ve been in Conference I before and held our own,” said Fehrebach, who has been MacArthur’s coach since 1999 and guided the school to a Conference II title in 2002.

“You just have to line up and play.”

The Generals only had 13 seniors during last year’s 5-5 campaign that ended with a 48-13 semifinal loss to eventual Long Island champion Carey at Hofstra. Fehrenbach said with such a young team, seven sophomores received playoff experience, which should pay dividends in 2014.

Two sophomore contributors last year are serving as captains this year in quarterback Jimmy Kelleher and wide receiver/linebacker Jared Wolf. They have joined senior captains Paul Giuliano (fullback/defensive line) and Kevin Carboy (center/ defensive line) in helping lead offseason workouts.

“They are great character guys,” said Fehrenbach of his four captains. “They have stepped up and earned the respect of their peers.”

Joining Giuliano in the backfield is senior Brandon Kustek, who can also split out as a receiver. Junior Vin Martino playing running back on 36 — September 11, 2014

junior varsity last year before his team has fostered chemisemistry on and off the field. Many being brought up to varsity of his players also give back ack and playing in the Generals’ ing semifinal game against Carey. to the community by taking part in charitable events..

Some of Kelleher’s receiv“They are a great group up ing targets include Wolf, of kids,” Fehrenbach said. d.

Kustek, senior tight ends es.”

Ryan Cunningham and Marc “They have great attitudes.” ed MacArthur was seeded Arboleda, junior wide receivsixth in Conference I in the er Matt DeBlaiso, as well as heir senior Mike Brown and Mike preseason rankings. In their Papach. Feherbach said many last Conference I season in 2011 the Generals went 7-1 -1 of his offensive weapons are fore capable of switching between in the regular season before he falling to Oceanside in the running back and receiver quarterfinals. Two years ago providing many possibiliin Conference II, MacArthur thur ties in the Generals’ pro-set dropped an overtime heartartoffense. d rival “The good thing about our breaker to neighborhood ls.

Wantagh in the semifinals. kids is they can play dual “Getting to Hofstra is positions,” Fehrenbach said.

“We can change the formation without changing personnel.”

Anchoring an offensive line that will try and create holes for the running game is Carboy, who is the Generals’ only returning starter and also a leader on the defensive line. Also expected to contribute on the offensive line are seniors Joe Ryan and Jacob Hama along with sophomore Ryan O’Shea.

JARED WOLFE Defensively, MacArthur’s linebacker unit includes sophomore O’Shea who started as a always our goal,” Fehrenfreshman in 2013, and junior Mike Rothberg. Key defensive bach said. “We want to get over that hump.” backs who will try and stop MacArthur’s first Conopposing passing attacks are ference I game in three Brown at cornerback and years comes Sept. 13 at Martino at safety.

Hicksville. The schedule On special teams, Kustek is highlighted by a Friday will boot extra points and night home game against field goals for the second Oceanside on Oct. 10. “No straight season. He was a permatter what your seeing is fect 4-for-4 on extra points in at the beginning of the year MacArthur’s 28-21 first round you’re in for a dogfight in playoff win at Long Beach. this conference,” FehrenIn addition to returning bach said. “It is important several key players, Fehrento get off to a good start.” bach is also happy with how HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Jimmy Kelleher

PAUL GIULIANO

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MALVERNE Mules boast plenty of playmakers

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BY TONY BELLISSIMO

ast season was bittersweet for Malverne, which made considerable strides after a winless 2012 but still fell shy of the Conference IV playoffs despite a .500 record. A fivepoint defeat at Island Trees in the finale ultimately denied the Mules a postseason berth, but they’ll try to avenge the loss in this year’s opener at home on Sept. 13.

“We needed a taste of success after a couple of difficult years,” head coach Kito Lockwood said. “Even though we didn’t make the playoffs, we accomplished a lot. This year we definitely want to take another step and be a playoff team. We’ll be disappointed if we don’t get in.”

Lockwood said Malverne’s group of returnees, led by seniors Kyle Richard, Maxon Jean, and Bryce Todd, are looking forward to the opening kickoff and improving on last year’s 4-4 mark. The Mules are seeded eighth and play a balanced schedule that includes games against top-ranked and three-time defending county champion Roosevelt, as well as lowestseed Oyster Bay. “We need to take it one game at a time,” Lockwood said. “Our offense is confident. Our defense needs to be better than last year, and I think it will be.”

The coach said he’s excited about an experienced and potentially explosive offense despite losing all but one starter up front. Todd serves as the new starting quarterback after getting his feet wet in certain packages behind All-County performer Jamal Hall. “Bryce has a tremendous skill set,” Lockwood said. “The only knock on him 38 — September 11, 2014

is his size, but he’s mechanitackle. Sophomore Brandon Degand and cally sound and lightning junior Greg Pandolfo quick. He can scramble, but have the inside track to he prefers to throw the ball.” be the starting guards.

Todd’s corps of targets Finding consistency and nd complement each other improvement against the run well. Jean is a threat anyare two goals of a defense where on the field and will that’ll feature many of thee run deep and underneath same faces on offense. “It’ss routes. “Maxon can do a lot iron man football,” said Lockockof damage after the catch,” wood, referring to Malverne’s ne’s Lockwood said. Senior large number of two-way Orpheus Cuttino is another starters. catch-and-run weapon with The secondary was the only good size and reliable hands, part of the defense withoutt a while senior James Choisi is camp battle for a starting spot, pot, another quick receiver who Lockwood said, with experirican create a matchup probenced playmakers all around. nd. lem. “It’s going to be hard ed Jean and Jenkins are slotted for defenses to key on one of at cornerback, and Choici fills them,” Lockwood said.

In the backfield, senior Charles Jenkins will be the featured runner after finishing last season on a high note following an injury. He brings blazing speed and the ability to make tacklers miss. “If he stays healthy, he can rush for 100 yards every week,” Lockwood said.

Senior Christopher Hackett is another factor in the ground attack.

He’s a hard-nosed runner between the tackles and BRYCE TODD someone Lockwood is counting on to get the tough yards and move the chains.

Richard, who is moving to the safety position. Richard can do it all at inside center, is the lone returning linebacker, however the starter on the offensive line. spot alongside him remains “He’s the brains and heart up for grabs. Cuttino and up front,” Lockwood noted.

Hackett will work as outside “He’s tough and does everylinebackers. Martelly and thing asked of him.” The rest Lonardo form half of the of the unit lacks experience starting line, with the other but possesses toughness and two positions up in the air. potential, the coach said.

“We’ve got a bunch of Senior Kazeem Martelly, a starters back on defense,” returning starting defensive Lockwood said. “We need to end, assumes the left tackle tackle better and be physispot, while a big offseason cal at the line of scrimhas senior Zachary Lonardo mage.” primed to take over at right HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Maxon Jean

KYLE RICHARD

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MEPHAM Pirates motivated by last year’s ending good chemistry,” Cracco said. running back that translates anslates well at inside linebacker cker “He runs good routes, underwhere they’re helped d by stands the offense and can junior Matt Lambertt on the make adjustments on routes epham’s fifth conweakside. Junior Greg eg Luphewhere he and Tyler [are on secutive playoff imer turned in a strong ong camp the same page].” appearance was easas a defensive back and nd as a Seniors Cormack Quigley ily its most heartbreaking. wide receiver. He’ll be joined and Justin Greco and sophoThe Pirates dropped a 33-30 more Mike Valentino are also in the secondary by a group opening-round Conference II a, Hilas, in the mix as slot receivers in that includes Lozada, decision to Garden City last Valentino and Quigley ey among November on a late touchdown Mepham’s up-tempo attack. others.

“We have a rotation of guys scored on a double-reverse “Our wide receivers rs and we feel at receiver that’s eight pass — a play usually saved slots can play the back ck end [on to 10 deep,” Cracco said.

“And for video games or playground defense],” Cracco said. d. “They when you try to play at a fast football. But the fifth-seeded ge and give use good coverage pace, that’s important.”

Pirates used that defeat as that’s something we put an Junior Joe Franco and motivation during the offseaummer.” emphasis on in the summer.” sophomore transfer Devin son and optimism was running In terms of special al teams, Jones give the Pirates a pair high in summer camp.

Mepham welcomes back of strong downhill runners, Perhaps the biggest reasenior Blake Heller as a puntwhile senior Joe Moran son—in size, stature and and sophomore John performance—for the team’s excitement rests on the strong Olsen are shiftier and can stretch the field on perimarm and legs of senior quarterback Tyler Davis. Entering eter runs.

The return of not his third year as a starter, only experience, but Davis comes off a banner experienced depth, is a season that included 27 total huge boost for the offense. touchdowns (21 rushing, 6 Senior Steve Johnson is passing) and more than 2,200 back at center with a pair total yards of offense. At 6-4, 215 pounds and bound for the of sophomores—Justin University of Connecticut, he Hudik and Kh-alil Goodman — battling for snaps looks like the stereotypical pocket passer, but hesitate for at left guard, and a pair of seniors—Chenzo Worgul a second and Davis will have and Chris Bennett— no trouble breaking off a big GABE FERRERI vying for time at right gain with his legs. guard. Senior Gabe Fer“He’s a physically gifted reri is penciled in at right kid,” head coach Anthony tackle with seniors Anthony Cracco said of his quarterer and kicker.

Santorelli and John Rooney back, an All-Long Island The Pirates open their in the mix on the left side. second team selection last season with the defendAggressiveness is the season. “He’s as good a quaring Long Island Class II name of the game when terback as you’re going to champions — Carey — on Mepham doesn’t have the find. He’s got all the tools. He Sept. 13, and it also marks ball, as the Pirates will look can run by people, through the first game to be played to use their athleticism to defenders and make all the on the program’s new turf keep pressure on opposing throws. He’s an intelligent field. “We’re just excited,” quarterbacks. Rooney returns kid and we’ve put a lot of the Cracco said about getting offense in his hands.” to his spot at nose tackle with back on the field. “It’s going When Davis does go to junior Sebastian Lamagra to be a great atmosphere. the air, he returns several also providing support. FerAnd whenever you open familiar faces, including his reri and senior Bobby Appel with a top program like favorite target, senior Yianni will line up at defensive end.

Carey, it’s a good test to see Hilas, and junior Isaac LozaFranco and Jones have a where you’re at.” da. “[Yanni] and Tyler have hard-nosed style of play at

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BY STEVE SINISKI

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Yianni Hilas

JOHN ROONEY

Schedule September 13 Carey 20 Calhoun 27 @ Elmont

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OCEANSIDE Sailors no longer strangers to semis he made more and more big ever he’s needed. throws as the season went The defensive tone will yone on,” Blount said. “Vinny’s got be set by senior end Kyone Murphy, an All-County y pera strong arm and is developt wasn’t long ago when he former who turns up the ing into a dual threat.”

Oceanside was on five The coach considers senior heat on quarterbacks (five the short list of Nask for sacks) and has a knack Mike Checco, who had 25 sau County football teams ’s catches and three touchdowns forcing turnovers. “He’s without a semifinal playoff got a great motor and iss last season, as one of the top appearance at Hofstra since unt difficult to block,” Blount the current format was estab- wideouts in the conference. he Checco is 6-foot-1, 180 pounds explained. Others in the lished in 1984. izand can stretch a defense with mix up front include PizThe Sailors finally broke zarelli, Valerio, senior Matt his speed. “He’s a possession through in 2010 and have Pino and junior Dom Lopez. returned every year since. No and big-play receiver,” Blount Senior linebacker Morsaid.

Junior James Paczuother Conference I program her gan McCarthy is another has reached the semis in each kowski, who will serve as skilled defender with a the kicker and punter, comes of the past four campaigns. as nose for the ball. “He has off an outstanding year as a They eliminated Baldwin in great instincts and is a the opening round a year ago receiver at the JV level and is expected to line up in the slot. really strong tackler,” before falling 28-20 to MassJunior tight end Aronis apequa at Hofstra.

Espinal (6-4, 230) was Head coach Rob Blount, another JV standout. the engineer of Oceanside’s The ground attack success, is looking to go a step boasts a combination of or two deeper in the postseaspeed and power. Senior son. “A goal that’s eluded us Gilly Ruiz, entering his so far is to play for a county third varsity campaign, championship,” he said. rushed for 450 yards and “We’ve had a great stretch is also a target in the passand we’ve never been seeded as high as we have this year.” ing game. “He’s a threat every time he touches the The No. 2 seed behind ball,” Blount said. The defending county champion workload of senior JT Farmingdale, the Sailors open with a high-profile rival- D’Angelo, a downhill runry game under the lights Sept. ner who can shed tackles, is expected to increase, 12 at Freeport. “It’s a great GILLY RUIZ while talented junior way to get started,” Blount Brandy Diaz is a dangersaid. “There’s going to be a ous speedster. big crowd, and it’ll be a good The Sailors will miss a pair early test.” said Blount, who has plenty of All-Long Island linemen, The offense has thrived of quality at the position James Kretkowski and Max under Blount, who has high with seniors John Condon, expectations for a unit return- Schneider, but Blount said Shane Clarke and Brian the group remains cohesive ing its starting quarterback, Guerrero, as well as juniors and willing to “mix it up.” two-thirds of its backfield, Mike Anbrosecchia and Senior Dean Lynch, a threethree linemen, and a promisZach Nadler. Checco, at ing receiver corps. “We can do year starter at center, anchors cornerback, and Ruiz, at a line that also returns both a bunch of different things,” safety, lead a secondary he said. “We’re going to take guards with seniors Matt that includes juniors Ryan what a defense gives us.”

Kear and Mike Valerio on Penna, Gunnar Jones and Junior signal-caller Vinny the right and left side, respecGreg Axelrod.

Guarino will look to pick up tively. Senior right tackle Oceanside’s home where he left off after startJohn Mannone and junior opener, Sept. 27 versus East ing every game in 2013 and left tackle Nick Pizzarelli step Meadow, is also Homecomwinning eight. “His confiinto starting roles, and junior ing. dence grew by the week and John Malloy can fill in wher-

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Morgan McCarthy

MIKE CHECCO

Schedule September 12 @ Freeport 20 @ Uniondale 27 East Meadow

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ROOSEVELT Rough Riders eye fourth straight county title

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oosevelt won its third consecutive county title, and 11th in program history before falling to Babylon, 27-26, in the Long Island Class IV Championship Game in 2013. The topseeded Rough Riders lost nearly everyone from a team that finished 11-1, but hope to be in the thick of things again.

Long-time head coach Joe Vito, who picked up the 150th victory of his career when Roosevelt knocked off Seaford, 6-3, for the Nassau title, expects it to take some time for his relatively inexperienced team to jell. “We have a bunch of seniors, but most didn’t get all that much playing time, last season,” Vito said. “It’s going to be a work in progress. We want to get better each day, and to be playing our best football in November. The key for us is to be hot come playoff time.”

If the Rough Riders are going to be successful, the revamped offensive line will have to lead the way. Junior Chukuwa Ukwu anchors a line that returns just two starters. Ukwu, a 6-foot-3 guard who has started since his freshman year, is a force on both sides of the ball.

He’s joined by senior tackle Dorkim Simeona, and senior guard Khasen Edwards.

Sophomore Lattrel Hollis takes over at center. Senior Kashawn Vailes is a solid blocker, and a capable receiver from the tight end position.

Sophomore Stephon Vailes takes the reins at quarterback. Vailes, the quarterback from a junior varsity team that lost just once a year ago, can throw the ball well, and will be a key weapon when 46 — September 11, 2014

running the ball out of the Carter, and Joel Salmon. backfield.

As always, hamari Senior tailback Shamari Roosevelt will be Kirkpatrick will be the he feaone of the teams to ture back for the Rough gh Ridbeat in Conference alented ers. Kirkpatrick is a talented IV. The league will eaking runner with game-breaking be a little less top-heavy speed. Junior David Bull is a than it has been in past fireplug at fullback. Bull will be counted on to lead the way seasons. Locust Valley, Seaford, Mineola, for Kirkpatrick, and to carry and West Hempstead the ball between the tackles.

Senior Jamal Finley will also should all battle for conference supremsee time in the backfield. ield. acy.

When Vailes goes to the Vito believes air, he has a slew of players to his guys can hook up with. Senior Justin rterback be one of the Terry, the team’s quarterback teams in the the past two seasons, goes mix when back to his natural position osition the playoffs at wide receiver. Terry ry has the best hands on the team. Denzel Barnes, who pulled in the gamemewinner in the county final, returns in the slot. lot. ter Seniors Kaheem Carter and Terrel Canty are both threats at receiver.

“We’re probably going oing to be a little more versatile than we’ve been in the past,” Vito said.

“We don’t have that one go-to player who we can turn to, but we do DORKIM SIMEONA have a lot of weapons.

Right now, I think we’ll be able to mix it up.”

Roosevelt was outstanding on defense a year ago, but has roll around. “The league is more wide open than it numerous holes to fill. The has been in the past,” Vito Rough Riders figure to be said. “It’s Conference IV, so tough up front with Chukuit’s important that we stay wa, Edwards, and Simeona on healthy and keep players on the defensive line. Rashawn the field. We don’t have a lot Vailes and 6-5 senior Yusuf of depth. We need to work Young man the defensive end out the kinks, and have positions. Linebackers David everything in place at the Faloye and Bull should be a end of the season.” strong tandem on the inside.

Roosevelt will be chalAt outside linebacker, lenged early by West HempKirkpatrick and Finley prostead and Mineola out of vide speed and strong football the gate.

IQ. The secondary will be composed of Terry, Barnes, HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Denzel Barnes

KHASEN EDWARDS

Schedule September 13 @ W. Hempstead 2:00 p.m.

20 @ Mineola 2:00 p.m.

27 Malverne 2:00 p.m.

October 2 11 18 25

Seaford @ Carle Place Locust Valley Clarke

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SEAFORD Revamped Vikings bring positive attitude Buell, who made some clutch at SUNY-Maritime. Perpalll catches during the champion- said who will handle field goals and extra points wass ship game against Roosevelt uncertain and that Murphy hy that kept Seaford close up eaford has long been leaves tough shoes to fill. to the final whistle. Buell is championship contendSeaford enters the season n capable of lining up at wide ers in Conference IV ce seeded fourth in Conference receiver or tight end. and despite losing nearly ory IV. This is uncharted territory “He’s an outstanding every starter from a team that for the Vikings, who have had receiver,” said Perpall of just missed out on a county Buell. “He’s a terrific player.” preseason rankings of one or title, the Vikings enter 2014 two for the last decade. In addiAnother senior expected with the mindset of keeping tion to graduation losses, Perto contribute in Seaford’s the winning tradition alive. as pall said the fact Seaford has Seaford graduated the bulk passing game is senior Tom ball not had middle school football Spurrell, who like Buell can of its starting lineup from last the last couple years due too also play tight end or wide year’s 8-3 team that dropped a acle. budget cuts is also an obstacle. receiver.

6-3 heartbreaker to Roosevelt “The combination of no o Who will be targeting in the Nassau Conference IV middle school football and Seaford’s versatile receivers championship at Hofstra. It losing a lot of seniors, we are is uncertain heading into was the Seaford’s fifth title early September. Perpall said probably where we deserve,” game appearance in seven Perpall said of the fourth years and first since 2010 when juniors Ryan Lynch and Thomas Couvaris as well the Vikings captured their as sophomore Andrew fourth straight county title.

“We have a big road ahead Cain are all in contention for the starting quarterof us,” said Seaford’s longback role. Perpall said time head coach Rob Perpall, all three players will see who has led the program since 1995. “We are going into time on the field whether at quarterback or other the season with a very posipositions on offense, tive attitude.” defense or special teams.

While Seaford’s entire “All three are capable offensive line from 2013 of playing first-string is gone including current quarterback but we are University at Buffalo tackle going to go with whoever James O’Hagan, some key is the most capable and skilled players do return. A who plays the most conmajor part of last season’s BOBBY BUELL sistent,” Perpall said. successful march to the Seaford has long been county title game was runknown for its ground ning back Patrick Bizzarro, attack and joining Bizzarro in who returns for his senior seed. “We have a lot of big the backfield are expected to campaign. Bizzarro rushed holes to fill.” be senior running back John for 86 yards and scored a Seaford kicks off with Schaller and junior Frank touchdown in Seaford’s 10-0 a test right off the bat on Lauretti. semifinal win against West Sept. 12 at home against The offensive line is new, Hempstead last year. He also Locust Valley, a team Perand Perpall is hoping senior had 141 yards on the ground pall expects to be much Thom Flynn can step up after in a 20-13 regular season vicimproved this season folserving as a backup lineman tory at West Hempstead. lowing a 5-4 campaign last last season. Flynn is also “He’s one of the best runyear. The Vikings also get ning backs in Nassau Counexpected to be a force on the big tests in the opening ty,” said Perpall of Bizzarro, defensive line. half the schedule with West who was selected as a captain In addition to major losses Hempstead and longtime this year and also plays defen- on offense and defense, Searival Roosevelt, which seeks sive back. “He is big time.” ford also will have to replace a fourth county crown in a Also captaining with Bizthe services of kicker Matt row. zarro is senior receiver Bobby Murphy, who is now kicking

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Tom Spurrell

JOHN SCHALLER

Schedule September 12 Locust Valley 7:00 p.m.

20 @ E. Rockaway 2:00 p.m.

27 W. Hempstead 2:00 p.m.

October 2 11 18 24

@ Roosevelt Friends Aca. @ Malverne Mineola

4:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

November 1

@ Clarke

2:00 p.m.

Photos by Donovan Berthoud

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2013

HIGH SCHOOL

FOOTBALL

PLAYOFF RECAP

Carey High School

CONFERENCE I FIRST ROUND Farmingdale 56, V.S. Central 7 Oceanside 35, Baldwin 21 Massapequa 56, East Meadow 21 Syosset 17, Freeport 14 SEMIFINALS Farmingdale 28, Syosset 21 Massapequa 28, Oceanside 20 CHAMPIONSHIP Farmingdale 29, Massapequa 26

CONFERENCE II FIRST ROUND Carey 50, South Side 7 Garden City 33, Mepham 30 Wantagh 24, Elmont 21 MacArthur 28, Long Beach 21 SEMIFINALS Carey 48, MacArthur 13 Garden City 14, Wantagh 12 TO ADVERTISE CALL 516-569-4000

CHAMPIONSHIP Carey 20, Garden City 16

CONFERENCE III FIRST ROUND Plainedge 49, Hewlett 14 Lawrence 42, Sewanhaka 12 Floral Park 21, Lynbrook 17 Glen Cove 28, Bethpage 7 SEMIFINALS Lawrence 45, Glen Cove 26 Plainedge 41, Floral Park 16 CHAMPIONSHIP Lawrence 28, Plainedge 27

CONFERENCE IV FIRST ROUND Roosevelt 46, North Shore 0 Seaford 45, Clarke 14 West Hemp. 34, Mineola 6 V.S. North 41, Locust Valley 27 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW

SEMIFINALS Roosevelt 49, V.S. North 0 Seaford 10, West Hemp. 0 CHAMPIONSHIP Roosevelt 6, Seaford 3 LONG ISLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS CLASS I Sachem North 27, Farmingdale 21 CLASS II Carey 20, Riverhead 6 CLASS III Lawrence 41, Huntington 32 CLASS IV Babylon 27, Roosevelt 26

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SEWANHAKA Indians ready to tackle new conference foes Parasconda and d ers, Justin Alexandre and Rullo. Militano is a Denori Williams, will handle defensive end responsibilities. versatile player who will line up at H-back Kasimatis believes the fter mixing it up for and tight end. front four can be formidable. years with the likes of Louie Segarra ra and “With the strength of the Lawrence, Plainedge, Gianotti anchorr the offensive guys in the middle, and the Bethpage, Lynbrook and line. Both put in n countless size and speed of the ends, other tough Conference III ight room durhours in the weight this could be a very good foes, Sewanhaka moves up to defensive line. They’re very n. Kasimatis ing the offseason.

Conference II in 2014. While likes the leadership ship Segarra athletic, it’s just a matter of Conference III has a reputaand Gianotti bring ing to the field being a little more consistion for being deep in talent, each day. Sean Perdomo, who tent,” he said. the move is akin to jumping st season with missed all of last Sewanhaka has a deeper from the frying pan to the fire. roster than it has in the past. an injury, and Adrian GonAmong the teams the zalez round out the offensive Kasimatis hopes to be able eighth-seeded Indians will front. to get more players on the lock horns with are district If the Indians ns are going to field, and keep his players rivals Carey and Elmont, ome playoff be in the mix come fresh. Juniors Mike Louisperennial power Garden City, sant and Vladimir Cange, time, Kasimatiss thinks and Long Beach. Carey, the he getting out of the and senior Peter Latorre are top seed and defending Long versatile backers who can Island champions, figures to play both inside and out. be the team to beat in Confer- Niko Rullo and Danny ence II. Sewanhaka earned a Gianotti will both see playoff berth in 2013, and fell time at linebacker. Junior to eventual champion LawEsana Gevremedhin, a rence in the opening round.

JV player in 2013, will see George Kasimatis, in his time on the defensive line sixth season as head coach at and at linebacker.

Sewanhaka, and his team are Junior Elijah Tracey, a intrigued by the challenge of returning starter, is a talfacing new opponents. “There ented shutdown corner, are a lot of unknowns that and one of the program’s we’ll have to figure out as a best athletes. Senior coaching staff,” Kasimatis Adrian Harris returns at said. “We’re not sure how we safety for an Indians secfit in at this point. We’re just ondary that should pretty DAN GIANOTTI not very familiar with these strong. Junior Trevor teams. The team is very excit- Regnier and senior Mike ed about playing the guys Parasconda will also conin the district from Carey, gate strong will go a long tribute at safety.

Elmont, and New Hyde Park. way. “We need to continue Sophomore Alex Chery We’re looking forward to the to build on what we’ve been should be a solid addition season.” doing,” Kasimatis said. to the defensive backfield.

With numerous teams in “It’s important for us to get Juniors Kevin Fuseyamore Conference II running the off to a good start, and get and Adly Dacius, and sophospread, a solid defensive unit the kids believing in themmore Yvans Oscar will prowill be essential if Sewanselves. This is a very wellvide depth in the secondary. rounded team. If they start haka is to be successful. The Tracey takes over at quarto believe in themselves, Indians are strong and athlet- terback. He has a knack for running the option and has a and stay healthy, we could ic on the line. Peter Militano, do some damage.” who played inside linebacker strong throwing arm. Senior The Indians open at tailback Brenton Mighty is in the past, and fellow senior home against Calhoun on an elusive back who with Fernando Hernandez will Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. good speed. When Tracey plug up the inside at tackle, goes to the air, he’ll look for while a pair of talented play-

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Brenton Mighty

LOU SEGARRA

Schedule September 13 Calhoun 20 Long Beach 27 @ Carey

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

October 2 11 18 25

G.N. South @ N Hyde Park Elmont @ Herricks

4:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

November 1

@ Garden City

2:00 p.m.

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SOUTH SIDE Cyclones moving in the right direction

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ince Phil Onesto took over as South Side head coach in 2011, the Cyclones have made strides each season.

After taking over a team that went 1-7 in 2010, South Side made its first playoff appearance since 2008 last season as the eight seed in Conference II. The program returns to its previous longtime home of Conference III this year after a drop in enrollment.

“We’re going to work hard to not take a step back,” said Onesto, who was a senior wide receiver and safety on the last South Side team to win a county title in 2001.

“The energy is probably the highest it has ever been.”

Returning under center is senior quarterback Steven DiMare, who served as a junior captain a year ago.

The athletic DiMare, who is also an All-County lacrosse player, is captaining the 2014 team with senior running back Luke Scaduto. The latter helped punch South Side’s ticket to the postseason last year with the winning touchdown run in a 27-21 victory against Calhoun in the regular season finale.

Joining Scaduto in the backfield is senior Sean Buchner. The versatile Buchner will also be lined up as a slot receiver. “We’re going to be expecting big things from him,” Onesto said of Buchner.

A key offensive target for DiMare to eye is senior wide receiver Stephen Parker.

Parker, who is committed to play lacrosse at the Air Force Academy, also stepped up on special teams last year with a

Side’s defense in solid field blocked punt and touchdown position is junior punter Malrecovery in a 27-6 victory colm Williams. Onesto said d against Westbury.

Williams, also handles kickk“He made some big plays own offs and field goals, has shown last year,” said Onesto of eg Parker. “He is going to be our great improvement in his leg strength in the offseason. go-to receiver this year.”

The 2014 season will fea-Other offensive targets ture a new synthetic turf include tight ends Garrett Gallego and Jose Bisono. Gal- playing surface at South Side’s home field. The lego also plays center on the Cyclones will have to wait South Side basketball team. however to christen the new w “We’re going to try and field with their first four spread the ball around,” said er, Onesto. Who last year had an games on the road. However, one three of the final four Cyclone estimated 60-40 split of rungames will be held in Rock-ning versus passing plays. t.

The offensive line is led by ville Centre starting on Oct. 11 against Division at 3 p.m. m. seniors Jason Dantona and Onesto said he has fond Kyle McWaters. Dantona has f fmemories of playing at Hofstarted at center since his sophomore season.

“They are going to be looked upon this year to provide some senior leadership,” said Onesto of his two returning linemen.

Many of South Side’s offensive starters will also see time on defense including DiMare, who is expected to be a force in the defensive backfield.

He played safety as a sophomore but sat out on defense as a junior once he became starting JASON DANTONA quarterback, but will be returning to the secondary for his senior camstra during the Cyclones paign. magical county title run in Junior Sam Dantone will 2001 and he would like to be counted on to patrol the see his players get a chance middle of the Cyclone defensive attack at linebacker after to play on a similar stage.

To play at Hofstra’s Shuart starring on junior varsity Stadium, South Side would last year before coming up for South Side’s playoff game need to advance past the first round of the playoffs. against Carey. Some other “Getting to Hofstra is key defensive players for South Side are expected to be absolutely a goal,” Onesto said. “The 35 guys we have Tom McWaters (linebacker), all want to be here and that Thomas Moore (safety) and is all I can ask for.”

John Murphy (defensive tackle).

Looking to put South

Luke Scaduto

STEVEN DIMARE

Schedule September 13 @ Glen Cove 20 Hewlett 27 @ G.N. North

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

October 2 11 18 25

@ Bethpage Division @ Floral Park G.N. North

4:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

November 1

Roslyn

2:00 p.m.

Photos by Ron Manfredi

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V.S. CENTRAL Eagles hope to feed off playoff year

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ew head coach Bryan Goldman is looking for Valley Stream Central to build off last season’s success, which resulted in the program’s first playoff appearance since 1993.

“The mantra in camp has been to carry the torch of what last year’s team achieved,” said Goldman, who guided the Eagles at the JV level for the past five seasons and takes over from Frank Chimienti. “We’ve got great kids; 35 on varsity,” he added. “We’re trying to reach the next echelon and string playoff appearances together, but nothing ever comes easy in our conference.”

Central, seeded No. 9 in Conference I, plays its first two games on the road before hosting Uniondale on the final Saturday of September.

The Eagles open with a trip to Baldwin, followed by a visit to a Massapequa team that came within a score of winning last year’s county title. The docket also includes Hempstead, Port Washington, Syosset, East Meadow, and defending county champion Farmingdale.

“Enrollment-wise, we’re small compared to most of the teams we play,” Goldman said. “We need to find some sort of equalizer against bigger and deeper opponents.

Offensively, we want get snaps off quickly.”

The offense was dealt a blow well before camp kicked off when Goldman learned two-year starting quarterback Vito Friscia would skip his senior campaign to concentrate on baseball. That led to senior Carlos Jackson’s move from receiver to signalcaller. “He’s made some great strides,” Goldman said of 54 — September 11, 2014

Jackson, who is 6-foot-3 but is left tackle, where n juniors Corey Saltzman has zero experience at the re and Kristian Gabidon are position. “He’s a big-time athlete. He’ll be a big running both likely to see time.

Defensively, Goldman n is threat in the spread option and ment looks serviceable as a passer.” employing a 4-2-5 alignment where Jackson, the free safety, Goldman said losing lines up as part of the front ront Jackson as a wideout hurts, seven. In the trenches, the he but added the Eagles still kles Eagles will look for tackles boast talent at the position Cruz and Marshall to snuff nuff with seniors Joe Picillo and out the run, and for Gabidon bidon Michael LaBarbera. “Joe’s and senior Zaire Davis to 5-6, but he plays with a 6-5 serve as pass rushers off ff the mentality,” he said of Picillo, edge. a sure-handed receiver with Inside linebacker is an the ability to gobble up yards area of strength, Goldman man after a catch. The coach said LaBarbera is the team’s heart said. Williams has greatt vision and led the team in and soul and brings a nontackles in each of the past ast stop motor to both sides of two seasons, and junior Tom scrimmage. “Michael gives everything he’s got on every single play,” Goldman noted.

In the backfield, there’s little experience but lots of promise.

Goldman believes Elijah Taverez, a senior who hasn’t played a down at the JV or varsity level, has All-County potential.

Taverez tops the depth chart at running back and is also expected to be a weapon on special teams as a kick and punt CARLOS JACKSON returner. “He’s a gifted and talented burner,” Goldman said.

The front line, which Logan is a fiery ball-hawk includes just one senior, is a who always seems to be work in progress, Goldman involved in the action. said, but possesses good size.

Junior Anthony Thomas is Carl Williams, a standout a rover with “tremendous linebacker, is the veteran of upside,” and LaBarbera the group returning at right returns at strong safety. At guard. Junior Alejandro Cruz cornerback, the coach said will get the offense in motion junior Schelener Beauvil, from the center position after who starred for the JV, has spending last season as the shutdown talent he’ll put to JV starter. Junior Kizayne work opposite Picillo.

Marshall (6-5) won’t be easy Picillo will handle puntto get around at right tackle, ing duties, and Saltzman and junior Jarett Gaither is a takes over kicking responsitireless worker at left guard. bilities.

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Joe Picillo

MICHAEL LABARBERA

Schedule September 13 @ Baldwin 2:00 p.m.

20 @ Massapequa 2:00 p.m.

27 Uniondale 2:00 p.m.

October 2 11 18 25

Hempstead @ Port Wash. @ Syosset East Meadow

4:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

November 1

Farmingdale

2:00 p.m.

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V.S. NORTH Spartans embark on new conference road completed 12 of 14 passes and Shawn n directed six scoring drives eme Supreme on eight possessions. “Joe’s a will see ee plenty of leader who really stepped up snaps.. ising enrollment at last year,” Schiavo said. “He’ll Defensively, fensively, the Valley Stream North have a lot of weapons to work Spartans ans must “play has created a new with again.” nd tackle well,” fast and challenge on the gridiron Senior Brian Carroll, the vo said. It all Schiavo for the Spartans, who find team’s only three-year starter starts with Carthemselves seeded ninth in roll, a ball-hawking Conference III following three and defensive anchor from the safety spot, is the likely safety y with the abilconsecutive trips to the Confeature runner after carryity to deliver big hits. ference IV semifinals including more than 30 times in the McGreevy eevy and fellow ing a championship game playoff win over Locust Valseniors rs Stephan Jeanappearance in 2012. ley. “He’s tough, experienced Charles es and Mike North, which finished 6-4 Antonucci nucci will also last season despite graduation and everything a coach can ask for in a football player,” contribute ibute in the secthe majority of its starters Schiavo said. “He gradually ry. ondary from the previous campaign, became our top back last year ere’s no There’s opens a new chapter under and did a tremendous job.” shortage age of linethe lights Sept. 12 with a trip Carroll may be split wide to Division. in certain packages, givHead coach Tom Schiavo, ing Ruscillo a fifth option who enters his 17th year at when he goes to the air. the helm, has mixed feelings Senior Pat McGreevy, a about changing conferences sharp route-runner with but is excited for a new set reliable hands, leads a of opponents. “With more deep group of wideouts. than 30 seniors, we couldn’t With McGreevy sidebe more prepared to move lined for the playoffs, up,” he said. “We’re going to Tom Canny rose to the miss playing Roosevelt and occasion with a pair of Seaford. They’re awesome touchdown grabs. Seniors programs, but now we’ll get Canny and Joe Kempton to see some of the other top are big targets at 6-foot-3, teams on Long Island. and senior Vin Boccia “I like to think we’ve got is another returning a good reputation,” Schiavo BRIAN CARROLL receiver. Kempton also added. “We’ve had a great had a scoring grab in the run over the last three years playoffs. “We can spread a in Conference IV and we’re looking forward to picking up defense and make things hap- backers, although junior Isaiah Walsh is the lone pen,” Schiavo said. “Our line where we left off.” returning starter at the should be able to hold up.”

The Spartans, who visit position. He’ll work outside Three starters return to Bethpage before playing along with seniors Jesse the offensive front, including their home opener in Week DiMeglio and Ryan Plato6-4 junior left tackle Jamil 3 against North Shore, bring their share of offensive Viaud-Gaspard. Senior center vsky, while seniors Denzel Nelzy and Eric Aumuller, as playmakers to Conference Rich Rinaldi is smart and well as juniors Jared Times, III, starting with senior dependable, the coach said, quarterback Joe Ruscillo. and senior left guard Shomari Matt Martino, and David Olivo, are in the mix to start He tied a Nassau County Jackson is sure to benefit inside. single-game playoff record from last year’s experience.

The defensive front with five touchdown passes in While starting jobs on the will feature Viaud-Gaspar, North’s 41-27 first-round vicright side remain up for senior Blake Benitez and tory at Locust Valley last Nov. grabs, Schiavo said seniors junior Mike Barbuto. Jack9. Ruscillo, who possesses a Billy Paraszczuk, Thomas son and Supreme could strong arm and quick feet, Pryke, Craig Korshage and

also play a key role, though the coach hinted he’s trying to avoid heavy workloads for individuals.

“We’re going to get as many fresh bodies on the field as we can,” Schiavo said.

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Pat McGreevy

JOE RUSCILLO

Schedule September 12 @ Division 20 @ Bethpage 27 North Shore

7:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

October 2 11 18 25

Manhasset @ Roslyn @ Glen Cove Hewlett

4:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

November 1

Lawrence

2:00 p.m.

Photos by Victoria Lodi

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CUP Rutgers Cup History The Rutgers Cup is presented annually by the Rutgers Club of Long Island to the most outstanding football team in Nassau County. Carey was the 2013 recipient. The Seahawks won the Nassau Conference II and Long Island Class II championships and finished with a record of 12-0. A list of the winners: 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975

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V.S. SOUTH Falcons swoop into new conference the whole offense.” hColon, and freshJames is part of a promistura man tackle Metura ing ground attack led by a Traore. f Defensively, Gustafdeep group of experienced t’s been a while since este said what the unit backs. Senior James Cannon Valley Stream South comlacks in size it hopes to (6-foot-1, 248 pounds) carried peted in Conference IV, so th speed. make up for with the bulk of the workload the Falcons are eager to see The Falcons usee a 4-4 base during the second half of how they match up against system and willl rely heavlast season and brings size a new set of foes after going ebackers ily on agile linebackers and toughness to the offense.

2-6 in rugged Conference III Stefawn James,, Wilson, “He’s a difficult guy to bring in 2013.

Gill and Dorantt to set the down,” said Gustafeste, who “We’re hoping to have ften your considers a healthy Tyler Gill tone. “It’s not often about 28 kids in uniform for arts at quarterback starts as the unit’s biggest threat. the opener, which I’m hearing linebacker, but Stefawn puts us in a similar boat with Gill, a senior, was limited to around is our best all-around four games a year ago due to most of the Conference IV este said. player,” Gustafeste a knee injury .

He still manteams,” offensive coordinator Cannon and Morgan aged a pair of 100-yard games.

Joe Gustafeste said. “We’re return on the line, ine, excited about the move. We’ve “Tyler’s a fast, elusive back rs Jayjoined by seniors who’s able to outrun defendbeen in Conference III for so long, it’ll be interesting to see ers,” Gustafeste said.

Senior Tahj Wilson how things go now. We get a starts in the wing spot good test right off the bat.” and will be utilized as a The Falcons are seeded rusher and a receiver. “He No. 11 in the 14-team league can make things happen and open with their toughest on sweeps to the outside opponent— on paper—Sept.

13 when they travel to take on and he’s also got good hands,” Gustafeste said. third-seeded Mineola. Head Junior Malik Dorant can coach Lance Griffin’s squad contribute as a ballcarwill also face Cold Spring rier as well as an extra Harbor twice, Carle Place, body to clear holes.

West Hempstead, Malverne, At receiver, senior Clarke, and Oyster Bay. Sean James returns as a “We’ve got some nice skilled position players back,” reliable target, and senior speedster Calvin BarGustafeste said. “Defense is TAHJ WILSON tholomew is back on the an area we need to improve gridiron after spending and we’re going to try to use 2012 on the soccer pitch. our speed and disrupt oppoBoth can gobble up yards in nents’ timing.” mie Rowe and Leo Jaco. The the open field after a catch.

Returning an All-Confercoach said Rowe showed The line is inexperienced ence quarterback isn’t a luxgreat strides in camp. In overall and a work in progury of every team, but South the secondary, Sean James ress. Senior Isiah Morgan, has senior Stefawn James is smooth at safety, while who moves to guard from entering 2014 with eight starts Bartholomew and junior tackle, is the lone returning under his belt. Gustafeste full-time starter. “He’s athletic Shane DeFreitas project as said James was thrust into the starting corners. and has good technique,” the role a year ago and did a In the footwork departfine job across the board. “He Gustafeste said. Senior tackle ment, Cannon is a strongUbaldo Arismendi is stepping gets to the edge where he’s a legged punter and senior into a bigger role, and sophorun and pass threat,” GustafMichael Wasilewski, who more center Justin Cortez este said. “In camp this year, competes for the soccer brings strong fundamentals he’s made quicker and more team as well, has shown after leading the JV front line. accurate reads of what the accuracy on kickoffs and The other leading candidates defense shows. He’s developed scoring attempts. to start are senior guard Alex into a leader and is directing

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Stefawn James

ISIAH MORGAN

Schedule September 13 @ Mineola 20 Carle Place 27 @ C.S. Harbor

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

October 2 11 18 25

@ W. Hempstead Malverne @ Clarke C.S. Harbor

4:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

November 1

Oyster Bay

2:00 p.m.

Photos by Donovan Berthoud

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WANTAGH Warriors boast talent at skill positions

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BY ANDREW COEN

antagh graduated nearly 30 seniors that helped guide the program toward the top of Conference II, but longtime head coach Keith Sachs is hoping new faces will step up to keep the Warriors as championship contenders.

The 2013 Wantagh season, which featured 29 seniors, ended in heartbreak with a 14-12 county semifinal loss to longtime nemesis Garden City at Hofstra. While many players from that game are no longer on the roster, some key returners earned valuable playing time in the postseason, which Sachs hopes to carry over.

“We only return one starting lineman, but the offseason commitment and training is encouraging and people are ready to step in,” said Sachs, who has guided Wantagh to 124 wins in his more than two decades leading the program.

“We always have high expectations, but the inexperience will be a challenge.”

Wantagh’s lone returning offensive lineman is senior George Potts. The 6-foot-3, 235pound Potts will be joined on the line by senior Ralph Sommer, who has been a threeyear starter at linebacker with over 100 career tackles.

While their line lacks experience, the Warriors return several key skilled position players including senior running back Vinny Vasheo. The 5-9 170 pound senior scored touchdowns via rushing, receiving, kickoff and punt returns as a junior. Joining Vasheo in the backfield is junior running back Kyle Sliwak. The 5-9, 180-pound Sliwak started at linebacker as a sophomore and has commit60 — September 11, 2014

ted to play lacrosse at Hofstra. current team is determined termined Expected to lead ng tradition to keep this winning the offense at quarterback is alive.

“They want to make the junior Robert Tucker, who very team playoffs just like every started under center for the before them and make a run JV his freshman and sophofore them,” like every team before more seasons. “He’s ready,” said Sachs, whose team two Sachs said of Tucker becomyears ago dropped a 21-17 ing the varsity starting quararden City terback. “He has gotten some heartbreaker to Garden in the county title game. “The great experience on JV.” ed with last two years ended One of Tucker’s key tares.” very difficult losses.” gets will be junior tight end Sachs said this year’s team Corey Sachs, who also starts has much like pastt teams at linebacker and is Wantagh’s only returning two-way jelled chemistry wise on and ummer off the field. The summer starter. Junior wide receiver lding activiDylan Beckwith will also be a included team building ties on Sunday mornings rnings in key force in the offense after reseason Long Beach and preseason shining as a starting cornerback during his sophomore campaign.

“We have great skilled players,” Sachs said. “We are very versatile.”

While some key starters return, Sachs said many newcomers will need to step up and produce for the season to be a success. Senior linebacker Alec Beard could add some punch to the 5-3 defensive scheme after missing his entire junior year due to injury.

Sachs is also expecting RALPH SOMMER big contributions from junior running back Bruno Surace, who made practices. The program also varsity as a sophomore and routinely gives back to local is described as a “very hard charitable causes such as runner.” volunteering at the annual “It’s a wide-open competiJohn Theissen Children’s tion this year,” Sachs said.

Foundation 5K Race held in “We are challenging them to October. see whose turn it is.”

“We have very good Despite its lack of experiunity,” said Sachs. ence coming into the seaAfter opening the season son, Wantagh is seeded third against New Hyde Park on in Conference II behind just Sept. 13, Wantagh’s schedGarden City and defending champion Carey. Wantagh has ule gets challenging with a matchup against reigning made the playoffs 17 of the Rutgers Cup-winning Carey last 18 years including 16 the next week followed by times playing on the big stage Garden City two weeks at Hofstra, and Sachs says his HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW

later.

Wantagh’s schedule is also highlighted by an Oct. 11 home

Corey Sachs game against neighborhood rival Mepham, a team Sachs expects to be part of the title conversation.

VINNY VASHEO

Schedule September 13 New Hyde Park 2:00 p.m.

20 Carey 2:00 p.m.

27 @ Long Beach 2:00 p.m.

October 2 11 18 25

@ Garden City Mepham Calhoun @ Elmont

4:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

November 1

@ Westbury

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WEST HEMPSTEAD Rams aim to extend successful stretch

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he last time the West Hempstead Rams were on the football field, they were licking their wounds after a tough 10-0 loss to Seaford at Hofstra in the semifinals of the Conference IV playoffs. Few players remain from the team that finished 7-3 in 2013, but the new cast of characters is just as motivated to return to the postseason.

The Rams may not have the level of talent they’ve had over the past three or four years, but the roster is made up of dedicated, hard-working players who are looking to be successful.

Head coach Dom Carre likes the look of his team.

“These guys are just great to coach and to be around all the time,” Carre said. “They love practicing, working out, competing, and playing football. The past few years, our program produced a bunch of guys who are playing in college or at prep schools. We might not have that type of talent, this year, but we have guys that are real hungry.

They want to do well.”

One key returnee is starting quarterback Anthony Beaubrun. The four-year varsity player had a solid year calling the signals out of West Hempstead’s doublewing attack. Beaubrun, who according to Carre had excellent summer workouts, is a team-first player with an excellent skill set. His ability to run the ball makes him a perfect fit for the offense.

Carre hopes to pass the ball a little bit more with Beaubrun at the helm.

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but a group of juniors are tackle, so he will be sorely missed if his injury keeps ready to step in and give it him out of the lineup for an a shot. Wingback Jahhari extended period. Ramirez Creightney, who saw some adds depth at linebacker. time in the backfield as a sophomore, should get a bulk The secondary is composed n of Magaraci, Beaubrun, and of the carries. Noel Beaubrun Scroggins. and Nick Magaraci are both Carre thinks his capable backs. They’ll both defense can get the job be big parts of the offensive done. “We’re fast attack. and physical on Junior Vinny Messina is defense,” Carre nursing an injury, but Carre said. “These guys hopes to have him back at have a knack for some point during the first really get after it, half of the season. Messina is a solid fullback who blocks and flying at the ball carrier. We well and can get tough yards have a pretty between the tackles. Junior scrappy Tommy Cannisi and senior bunch. I Cesar Ramirez have been taking reps at fullback with Messina on the shelf.

Beaubrun will utilize his backs in the passing game, and also has senior Bertram Scroggins and junior Brendan Sheeler, a pair of reliable receivers, to hook up with when going to the air.

The Rams lost the bulk of a line that was at time dominant in 2013. Seniors Jason Valentino, a returning starter, and Gerson Hernandez, and juniors ANTHONY BEAUBRUN Jon Greve and Brian Patterson, will lead the way in the trenches. Scroggins and Sheeler will often line up think it’s just going to be at tight end to help out with a matter of us going out the blocking. and playing our game. If With just 30 players on we stick to the game plan, the roster, the Rams will ask make plays, and, of course, numerous players to work stay healthy, we should be double time. Most of those fine.” on the offensive line will play The Rams will be battleup front on defense as well. tested early. Top-seeded Junior Amari Gittens will Roosevelt, the three-time play one of the down lineman defending county champipositions. ons, visits for the opener on Creightney, Cannisi, and Sept. 13.

Messina figure to be a form a solid group of linebackers.

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Schedule September 13 Roosevelt 20 Island Trees 27 @ Seaford

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

October 2 10 18 25

V.S. South @ Mineola Carle Place @ Locust Valley

4:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

November 1

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