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BALDWIN Rebuilt Bruins ready for an encore
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hen Baldwin opens its 26th season under head coach Steve Carroll against Hicksville on Sept. 12, it will be a family affair. Running the Bruins defense, as he has been for the past quarter-century, will be Carroll’s brother, Rich. And standing on the opposite sideline, coaching Hicksville, will be Rich’s son, Rich Jr. “It’s kind of unique matchup,” Steve Carroll said. “We talk all the time, but there may not be much to say for a couple of days leading up to that one.” Carroll was complimentary of the job his nephew is doing at Hicksville, pointing to the Comets expanding roster as an indication that interest in the program is growing. Still, Rich Jr. is just getting started, while Steve Carroll has won 130 games in his career, and has taken the Bruins to four Nassau County finals, including last season, when they fell 21-9 to Farmingdale. The Bruins won six regular-season games in Conference I, then stormed past Syosset (37-13), Uniondale (28-0) and Oceanside (67-27), propelled in part by a pair of running backs, Javaun Tomlinson and Trayvon Mask, who each rushed for over 1,000 yards out of Carroll’s vaunted Power-I formation. Tomlinson, Mask and a host of other contributors have moved on – Carroll said this year’s roster is a 50-50 split between seniors and underclassmen – but the coach is eager for another season on the sidelines. In January, after the hurlyburly of the playoffs was done, Carroll said, “People ask me how I’ve stayed in one
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spot for so long. But every time I think I’m ready to Tyler leave, we get another group Warner of kids coming through that I want to see finish.” Tyshaun Harris rris and In late-August, while at wards, have Brandon Edwards, camp with his team, he said, rience but varsity experience “They’re looking good and rters a year were not starters working hard. That’s all you ungster Carroll ago. One youngster can ask of them.” is counting on to make an Carroll will have plenty of ck DeLuca, a linenew kids to get excited about, impact is Nick om the JV. DeLubacker up from but the core of his team will aid, has been ca, Carroll said, be a handful of returning d has jumped fearless, and performers. Senior quarterright into hiss role. back Tyler Warner had the ainly nice to “It’s certainly responsibility of running ebackers have two linebackers the Bruins high-powered lly tackle who can really attack last season, and he roll said. people,” Carroll did so flawlessly. Warner did ad no preCarroll had not pass often – his high for attempts was 19, though in most games the number was in single digits – but he passed effectively. In a win over Hempstead, he threw three touchdown passes. In a 33-0 win against Hicksville, he threw once -- for 45 yards. “Tyler makes things happen,” Carroll said. Senior Jared Myles, also a kicker, will be the team’s go-to receiver. Senior center Anthony Erickson is the only ANTHONY ERICKSON returning starter on the offensive line. He’ll also be asked to play on the other side of the ball this dictions about how this seaseason. Another senior, Matt son might go, except to say Guilfoyle, is ready to begin that he expects Baldwin to his third season with the varsity. Guilfoyle is the team’s “beat the teams we should beat.” Often, in coachspeak, heart and soul defensively, that means every team. But playing at middle linebacker, Carroll knows this may be a and will also play from the different type of season. For Power-I, either as a fullback now, he is content in preparor as a runner. “He is an amazing football player,” Car- ing his team to play its best football. roll said of Guilfoyle. A new group of players is Despite all of the returncoming through his proing talent, the Bruins have to replace eight starters on each gram, and Carroll wants to see how they’ll finish. side of the ball. Two returning players, defensive backs HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
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CALHOUN Colts working to establish identity
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ringing aboard a third head coach in three seasons has made for a challenging summer as Calhoun gets set for the gridiron this fall. Mike Buck, previously an offense coordinator for the Colts until 2011, returns as the new head coach and spent most of his time figuring out the who’s, what’s and where’s of Calhoun football. “We’re evaluating what we have,” he said. “I’ve never coached any of the [current] kids in football. We spent the summer and first couple of weeks of camp evaluating talent.” Though Buck does have a recent history with some of the players who may lined up for him on the JV lacrosse team as ninth-graders, he isn’t working with a reshuffled roster, but almost an entirely new one. On top of evaluating the small number of returning seniors, Buck also spent time evaluating a large class of juniors and a huge influx of 40 freshman that were trying out for the program. “We’re trying to find the pulse about what Calhoun is all about,” he said. Few, if any positions were locked up after the first handful of practices, and as the Colts look to find an identity, perhaps it will come from their new quarterback. Senior Zach Mastrangelo, a standout baseball player, has done a little of everything on offense during his football career, working as a wide receiver and even grabbing some carries in the backfield. Now, he’s thrown his name into the hat for potential starting quarterback. A strong, all-around athlete, he’s battling junior Kevin 10 — September 12, 2013
Dolan, who previously logged time on the JV squad but also has some varsity experience and was under center for a win over New Hyde Park in 2012, for the lead role. schemes, Calhoun also “We’re trying to find our has to deal with top-ranked way,” Buck said. “We don’t Garden City, ty, winners of four Zach know who we are yet, but Mastrangelo we’re working hard. The kids consecutivee Conference II crowns, in the season-opener have been out there all sumon Sept. 12.. “I’m not someone mer and the coaches have been out there all summer. We who reads too much into the schedule,” Buck said. “You know they’re working hard ou have to play.” play who you and having fun.” k 2, the Colts travel In Week A handful of sophomores rival Mepham for to district-rival made a strong early impresh-seeded Pirates’ the seventh-seeded sion on the staff as it tries to ng game, then homecoming settle in on even the type of battle Westbury tbury on the offensive scheme it will use nnial championon a week-to-week basis. “We road. Perennial may be the wishbone one week or an empty backfield the next,” Buck said. But if there’s an area of stability on both sides of the ball for the Colts, perhaps it comes from a set of athletic twins, Anthony and Thomas Fitzsimmons. The two, who also take the mats for the varsity wrestling program in the winter, log double duty as slot wide receivers and running backs. ANTHONY FITZSIMMONS THOMAS FITZSIMMONS Size isn’t an issue up front, where Buck is counting on upperclassmen to lead the way in the Schedule ship contender Wantagh, trenches. “They’re all big September the No. 3 seed visits next, kids,” he said of seniors followed by a trip to Cal12 Garden City 4:30 p.m. Grayson Gallo, Jon McLeod, houn’s other district-rival, 21 @ Mepham 1:30 p.m. Andrew Hinrichs, Matt 11th-seeded Kennedy. The 28 @ Westbury 1:30 p.m. Janicek and Brendan Tucker. second half of the schedule Coming off a 1-7 campaign October includes visits from Elmont that saw their offense held to (homecoming on Oct. 19) 5 Wantagh 3:00 p.m. an average of 12 points per and South Side sandwiched 12 @ Kennedy 1:30 p.m. game, the Colts, seeded ninth around a road matchup 19 Elmont 3:00 p.m. out of 12 teams in Nassau with Herricks. 26 @ Herricks 1:30 p.m. Conference II, weren’t done “We have some good any favors by the preseason numbers [on the roster] and November seeding breakdown. On top of we have a really nice chem2 South Side 3:00 p.m. answering all of the internal istry,” Buck said. questions of positioning, offensive and defensive Photos by Jeff Wilson HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
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CAREY Talented Seahawks in mix for crown
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or the second consecutive season, Carey’s title hopes ended with a loss to Garden City in the Nassau Conference II semifinals. The Trojans went on to win their 20th county title, including a fourth in a row, and fifth Long Island championship. With a slew of talent returning and numerous weapons at skill positions, this could be the year the Seahawks get past Garden City and end their long championship drought. Carey seeks its first county title in 1978. Carey, which finished 7-3 overall in 2012, is the No.2 seed. With a schedule comprising matchups with Wantagh, Long Beach, Elmont, MacArthur, Mepham, Herricks, South Side, and Garden City, the Seahawks don’t have an easy road. The Seahawks and head coach Mike Stanley have made the trek to Hofstra each of the past six years, but they’re not getting ahead of themselves. “There’s no question about where we’d like to be, but we’re not thinking about November,” Stanley said. “We’re practicing hard and getting prepared for the season. The nice thing is that we’ve got the tempo going already, because the guys know the system. The key is going to be staying healthy, and getting ready for each week’s game. If we do that, we should have a chance to win every week.” Fresh off a breakout season at quarterback, senior Ray Catapano, an All-County recipient, should have Carey’s spread attack running like a well-oiled machine. Catapano, who set a program record by 12 — September 12, 2013
throwing for 361 yards in a niors, A pair of juniors, game, has complete command Tom Gallantt and of the offense. He serves as John Heyer, will handle end duties, one of the team’s captains. The solid backfield combi- with Kadnarr nation of juniors Mike DeLeo and junior Casey oking to and Conor Colasurdo returns Kloepfer looking clog things up on the intact. De Leo is the fastest inside. player on the team, while asurdo in With Colasurdo Colasurdo is the strongest. the middle, and AnthoBoth figure to have plenty of nd captain ny Lucito and touches each game. ito at outside Joseph Lucito Catapano will have more linebacker, the ‘backers than a fair share of receivery solid. should be very ers to hook up with. Senior ck VilSeniors Erick Andrew Ris, a versatile perke chez and Luke former who can play every skill position including quar- Spano will also see terback, will cause matchup time at problems for opposing defenses. Senior captain Matt linebackRobison, an All-County honoree, has the whole package at slot receiver. Robison caught 48 passes as a junior, 11 of which went for touchdowns. He’s also a threat out of the backfield. Senior Nick Spillane will line up in the opposite slot. Spillane has terrific hands and runs great routes. Senior Dylan DeMeo was second on the team in receptions. DeMeo is another JOSEPH LUCITO viable option for Catapano. Senior James Carr rounds out the receiving crew. The Seahawks aren’t huge er. The secondary is composed of senior Nick Conte, on the line, and don’t have a ton of varsity experience, but DeLeo, Ris, and Robison. Junior Tommy Mayer and the guys up front should be sophomore Mike Catanese a formidable bunch. Junior will both be contributors. Rob Kelly, who started a few Stanley knows the games as a sophomore, takes over at center. Stanley is high competition in Conference on the guard tandem of soph- II is tough. “There aren’t any easy games,” Stanley omore Anthony Catapano and Gabe Alejo. Junior Jorge said. “The conference, once again, is very deep. There Cerquera and senior James are a bunch of tough, physiKadnar will man the tackle cal teams. The difference positions. with us this season is that Stanley likes the agility of his guys on the defensive line. we have so many weapons.” HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
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CLARKE Ground attack sets tone for Rams
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o some, the Wing-T offense may be seen as old fashioned. For Clarke, however, the runheavy offense has proven to be quite effective as the program has captured 11 playoff berths in the last 12 seasons. Head coach John Boyle doesn’t stand pat and continues to develop the offense, and some more new wrinkles are possible for 2013. “We’ve made it a little fancier with the shotgun [formation] and trying to confuse the traditional Wing-T with some of the modern offenses [over the years],” Boyle said. “Sometimes we’ll be in the regular Wing-T with three backs.” Seeded No. 8 in Conference IV, Clarke again has the appearance of a team capable of contending for a playoff berth. A pair of juniors, Juan Gomes and John Zaino were battling for snaps under center during summer camp, and both are well-rounded players with starts under their belt for the JV last season. It’s possible senior Peter Falgiano, who ran for nearly 500 yards while under center for the varsity last season, will also get some reps. Three running backs are slated to see the lion’s share of the carries, led by senior Joe Truono, a power back, sophomore Aaron Dawson, a burner called up to varsity for last fall’s playoff run, and senior Luis Hungria, back with the program after seeing time as a sophomore. “Speed is always a good thing to have,” Boyle said. “But looking for complete backs that can block for each other [is also important].” Though the offense doesn’t 14 — September 12, 2013
ers to find rely heavily on the passing holes. Kandel attack it isn’t completely and Perez are in the mix ignored, and the Rams have dge, and coming off the edge, several receivers capable of nior 6-4, 215-pound senior moving the chains or breakgFrank Yodice cloging off big plays. Senior ging the middle. Nestor Haddo, a three-sport ary, In the secondary, athlete for Clarke, is explosive Clarke has some and elusive and his ability on speed with Dawson to make things happen may and junior Tyler also lead to some carries out he Constantine on the of the backfield. Senior Alex nd corners. Haddo and Valentino turned in a strong ted to Gomes are expected summer camp, and senior paces at cover the open spaces tight end Austin Ceris is a ts for a the two safety slots sure-handed, aggressive pass ing to Rams’ team looking catcher with size at 6-foot-2. p forward take the next step There are some changes taking place on the line where in Conference IV. “You always want to a pair of sophomores is batg team play for a winning tling for time at one tackle slot, and a third, Phil Kandel, had the inside track at left guard. Senior center Mike Perez returns along with senior right guard Kevin McGowan and senior tackle Nick Clappi. “We’re not big, but we’re pretty quick,” Boyle said. “We can get away with an [overall] lack of size because there are more angle blocks. That enables the kids that are more aggressive and quick to be successful.” KEVIN MCGOWAN A number of players are slated to log consistent snaps on both sides of the field, including the 5-8, and a winning program but 210-pound McGowan, who you want to get to that next turns in the rare double duty level,” Boyle said. “Getting of playing on the offensive into the playoffs is the first line and at linebacker. “He’s an undersized lineman but he goal and then it’s one game at a time. We have a nice does what we need him to do group of kids and good so it works,” Boyle said. competition, and we’re Truono and Hungria are more athletic than in the slated to flank McGowan at past.” inside linebacker, while ValThe Rams open the seaentino and Ceris are taking son with back-to-back road the field on the outside. The 3-4 alignment includes games, with trips to West Hempstead (Sept. 12) and a nose guard and a pair of Cold Spring Harbor (Sept. defensive ends to take up space and allow the lineback- 21.) HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
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Schedule September 12 @ W. Hempstead 4:30p.m. 21 @ C.S. Harbor 1:30 p.m. 28 Locust Valley 1:30 p.m.
October 5 12 19 26
Roosevelt @ Oyster Bay East Rockaway @ Mineola
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November 2
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VIN MASCIA - East Meadow
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JAY HEGI - Elmont
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ROB BLOUNT - Oceanside
JOE VITO - Roosevelt
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KEITH SACHS - Wantagh
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EAST MEADOW Jets appear title contenders as usual
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ast Meadow always has its hat in the ring when it comes to rattling off the top Conference I football teams in Nassau County, and 2013 doesn’t look any different. Seeded No. 4, the Jets return a wealth of depth and talent in the backfield and at linebacker and have some newcomers primed to make an impact on both sides of the ball. The engine flying the East Meadow offense is senior running back Billy Andrle, who’s coming off a regular-season campaign that included 1,307 yards rushing (163.4 per game) and 23 touchdowns and earned him the Thorp Award as Nassau’s top player. Andrle became just the second junior to win the award in its 70-year history and opens his senior season with 35 career touchdowns. “He has a combo of strength and speed that you usually don’t find,” head coach Vin Mascia said of the 5-10, 230-pounder. “He’s going to run through you or away from you.” Joining Andrle in the backfield is senior Bobby Bender, an versatile All-Conference returnee, and seniors Nick Conti, Adam Suchocki and Johnny Keicher. East Meadow welcomes a new quarterback to the huddle, and the summer battle came down to juniors Adam Arbuse and Brian Kavanagh. Arbuse, the JV signal-caller last season, has excelled running the Jets intricate triple-option scheme, while Kavanagh, also a cornerback, has a well-rounded game. As happy as Mascia is to simply ride his backfield to the end zone ask him about the passing game, and it’s clear the offense isn’t going
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to be one-dimensional. Senior guard with he three-man Chike Owulu returns at tight the line ine rotation end, and at 6-3, 220 pounds is also getting support from a soft-handed target that can enior Chris Santos and senior zip up the seams and break big plays. Junior Joe Fuoco, a McGee on the nd and Mascia split end, also offers excellent end height at 6-foot-3, and reeled in a number of touchdowns for the JV team. Senior Damian Sanders may not measure up in terms of height, but he has the speed and quickness to break big plays in space. he middle. the “We’re going to look to put Bender edged the ball up in the air more out Andrle for the this year,” Mascia said. “And eam lead in tackles and team we have some quarterbacks that can get [the receivers] the both are back to man the two tarting inside linebacker starting ball.” lots, flanking senior Dylan Losing Giancarlo Carvalho slots, — last season’s Martone Winner as the top lineman in the county — to graduation leaves a hole to be filled, and Mascia was using camp to put the pieces to his offensive line together. Senior Tom Dolley has some heavy responsibilities at strong tackle, while returning junior Marcos Watkins lines up on the strong side at guard. Senior Steven Villani and sophomore Matty Mascia were battling for time in camp BILLY ANDRLE at center with a pair of former JV starters, quick guard Tom Maltese and Hippner in the middle. quick tackle David McGee Suchocki and Conti comlooking to crack the starting plete the unit at the outside lineup. slots. “We’re happy with In a linebacker-heavy what we have [at linebackdefensive scheme that er],” Mascia said. “They includes five starters, the all run, they’re all athletic overall success of the unit and they’re all multi-sport begins on the line where athletes.” pressure and opening holes Senior Timmy Gibson is key. Having the long-armed joins Keicher at cornerback Owulu coming off the edge is with Kavanagh sliding back an advantage, because of his to free safety. Dolley gives potential to bat down balls, the Jets a steady hand as a while Watkins is a space-eater long snapper, while senior on the corner. Junior Joel Eric Gershoff is on board Diaz is penciled in at nose as the placekicker. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
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TOM DOLLEY
Schedule September 12 Syosset 4:30 p.m. 21 @ Massapequa 1:30 p.m. 28 @ V.S. Central 1:30 p.m.
October 5 12 19 26
Plainview @ Oceanside Hicksville Baldwin
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EAST ROCKAWAY Inexperienced Rocks hope to compete
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ust two years ago, the East Rockaway Rocks went on one of the finest runs in program history before being narrowly defeated by Roosevelt in the Conference IV title game. The Rocks faced a very difficult schedule in 2012, and, despite being in nearly every game, they mustered only two victories. With few experienced players back, and a lack of depth at nearly every position, the 2013 campaign will be a challenging one. Fortunately for the Rocks, being seeded No.13 means the orange-and-black won’t face elite teams such as Roosevelt, Seaford, and West Hempstead. For Russ Pajer, in his 19th season as head coach, being a low seed is not the norm. “We haven’t been seeded this low since the late 90s,” he said. “We’re very inexperienced, and have a lot of players coming out for the first time. We’re back to basics and teaching the fundamentals. There are a lot of question marks, so it’s going to take some time to figure out where guys will fit in.” The Rocks have two quarterbacks who are capable of running the double wing offense. Senior Joe Sheridan, who had some positive moments as a junior, hopes to get some snaps. Sophomore Mike Delgais appears to have the upper hand. The athletic Delgais has a strong command of the offense, can run the ball well, and has a strong throwing arm. If East Rockaway is going to be successful, it will do so by controlling the ball. The Rocks have numbers in the backfield, but not a lot of varsity experience. Senior 20 — September 12, 2013
Matt Barbaro and sophomore Amabile, and BarDanny Fusco should get plenty of carries at wingback. baro to all see plenty Senior James Eacobacci, a of time at first-year player, and junior linebacker. Dom DeRosa will be in the There’s backfield rotation. Seniors a lot of uncerConnor Parzych and A.J. tainty in the secondary condary. Evans both have experience DeRosa, Fusco, and at fullback. Junior Chris Crawford will be among Amabile will contribute at those in the rotation ation in both fullback and wingback. ackfield. the defensive backfield. The Rocks like to keep the he effort Pajer likes the ball on the ground, but with he’s getting in camp. Delgais at the helm, the passing game may come into play “The guys are working he morale a little more than it has in the real hard, and the is very good,” Pajer said. past. When he goes to the air, orks, and “The system works, Delgais will look for senior Kevin Blessington and junior the kids believee in the system. With a lighter hter schedDylan Crawford. The area where the Rocks have the most holes to fill is on the line. Senior Ryan Murphy will handle the center duties for East Rockaway. Senior guard Ricardo Kinzer is one of the few linemen who saw time in the starting lineup as a junior. Junior Noah Ingenito figures to have a starting role locked up on the offensive line. Pajer believes the progress of the line is critical. MATT BARBARO “It’s very much a work in progress,” Pajer said. “Obviously, we want to be able to run the ball and have ule, if we can stay tay healthy sustained drives. We’d like on why we there’s no reason to be able to throw the ball titive.” can’t be competitive.” a little more, but if we can’t The Rocks will take on give the quarterback time, it’s alley Stream not going to be very effective. North Shore, Valley rees, Oyster North, Island Trees, Hopefully, we can get better Bay, Carle Place, e, Malverne, on the line as the year goes rbor, and Cold Spring Harbor, along.” Clarke. On defense, as is common The opener on Sept. 12 at East Rockaway, most of against North Shore will be those starting on offense will play full-time. While Murphy, played on the Rocks’ newly installed sod field. HomeIngenito, and Kinzer should all see time upfront, it will be coming is Oct. 12 against Carle Place. defensive line by committee. Expect Evans, Blessington, HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
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RYAN MURPHY
Schedule September 12 North Shore 21 @ V.S. North 28 @ Island Trees
4:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
October 5 12 19 26
Oyster Bay Carle Place @ Clarke @ Malverne
3:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
November 2
C.S. Harbor
1:30 p.m.
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ELMONT Ball-hawking defense to lead Spartans
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ast season was a rollercoaster ride for Elmont, which after a 3-1 start settled for a .500 regularseason finish in Conference II and suffered an opening round playoff defeat at MacArthur. This year’s Spartans will bring a different look and a slight change in philosophy, head coach Jay Hegi said. They’ll be small and quick, and boast an influx of youth. “We played a heck of a playoff game at MacArthur and probably deserved better,” he said. “We bring back some nice athletes on both sides [of the ball], and we have enough talent to make the playoffs and be a handful come Week 9.” Seeded fifth, Elmont will try to get off to a fast start with back-to-back games against the conference’s two lowest-ranked teams out of the gate. It opens at No. 12 Westbury on Sept. 12, followed by a visit from No. 11 Kennedy in Week 2. “Anything can happen and we’re not going to take anyone lightly, but it’s important for us to take care of business in the first two games,” Hegi said. Hegi expects his defense to be tough as nails and swarm the ball. Senior Matthew Brutus will be the catalyst at outside linebacker after ranking second on the unit in tackles last season. “He’s a great kid on and off the field,” Hegi said of Brutus, who also excels in the classroom. “He plays much bigger than he seems. He’s strong, and quick enough to play anywhere on defense.” Seniors Valdy Valere and Lahens Vassor will lead the effort up front from the tackle spots. Like Brutus, they bring plenty of varsity experience 22 — September 12, 2013
and agility. Senior Paul Numa with good hands. ds. and junior Tony White could Chambers is a big target and also contribute on the line, someone who while there’s no shortage ng could see playing of talent at linebacker with time on defensee seniors James Bailey, Isaah Flaherty and Sydney Flowers, as well. d The backfield and sophomore Matt Penalis brand new, vert. “We’ve got good talent d with White and and depth at linebacker and ron the line,” Hegi said. “We’re sophomore Harold Elizee stepnot big at all, but we’re going ping up from to attack the ball.” JV. Hegi said hee Seniors Ron Dupui and projects them Anthony Thompson, and junior Kendall St. Louis could sharing the workload and all start in the secondary. All getting better got a taste of varsity a year each week. ago. “Our defense is usually pretty solid,” Hegi said. “We’ve got some hardnosed kids and we’re adding a few more schemes this year.” The offense, which struggled with consistency last season, won’t add as many twists as the defense but isn’t standing pat. “We have a different train of thought,” Hegi said. Junior Simon Kalu assumes the starting quarterback job after serving in the same capacity for the JV program last fall. Hegi said JAMES BAILEY he’s capable of doing damage with his arm and legs. “He’s a very tough How quickly an inexperikid with a strong arm and fast enced and undersized front feet,” Hegi noted. “We’ll be a five develops will determine pass-first offense.” whether the Spartans sink Wide receiver was one of or swim offensively. The Elmont’s areas of strength unit appears set at guard a year ago, but will all the with senior Jencil Joseph starters departed the door is and Marc Cruz, and at one open for Brutus, Bailey and of the tackle spots with senior Kevon Chambers. The Numa, who converted from coach believes all three can running back. make a smooth transition to “We need to step it up on the starting lineup and make the line,” Hegi said. “I’m things happen. Brutus can be not sure which direction a matchup problem for anywe’re headed, but it’s probone, while Bailey, the backup ably going to tell a lot about quarterback behind Kalu on us.” the JV last year, is athletic HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
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4:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
October 5 12 19 26
Mepham Carey @ Calhoun @ MacArthur
3:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
November 2
Garden City
3:00 p.m.
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FREEPORT Red Devils seek return to success
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rior to the 2012 season, long-time Freeport head coach Russ Cellan had no idea what to expect from his team. Despite the fact the Red Devils had appeared in the county championship game the previous four seasons, winning three of them, graduation had taken its toll. A combination of youth and inexperience was too much for the Red Devils to overcome, and they finished with a disappointing record of 1-7. Freeport, which has won the Rutgers Cup 11 times, and has brought home four Class I Long Island titles, hopes that its fall from the ranks of perennial contenders will be a brief one. The No. 9 seed in Conference I will not have an easy go at it. In addition to matchups with No.1 Massapequa, No. 3 Oceanside, and No. 5 Baldwin, the Red Devils will face Uniondale, Hicksville, Valley Stream Central, Plainview JFK, and Hempstead. Jimmy Jones, a 1994 first team All-Long Island selection and current Freeport assistant coach, says the game plan is still the same. “We haven’t changed our approach at all,” Jones said. “We’re trying to get back to being the top team in the conference. The kids learned from last year, and the coaches learned from last year. We’re approaching it like every other season.” The Red Devils have had numerous Thorp Award winners and finalists, and players who have gone on to the NFL. While they might not have the prototypical go-to guy, they’re certainly not without talent in 2013. Senior quarterback
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who will also play on Davelle Hooks, who is one the offensive line, is of the team’s captains, is a one of just a handful dual threat out of the spread of juniors to start at attack. The 6-foot-3 Hooks inside linebacker. He’s runs well and has a strong a hard-hitting backer with throwing arm. a nose for the ball. Fellow Hooks will have some junior Amir Thompson has a talented receivers to hook up real good motor at end. with through the air. Senior As always, Conference I Shawnee Barrett is a hardshould be a dogfight. Massnosed slot receiver who has apequa, which visits Freeport ort good hands and runs excelin the Sept. 12 opener under lent routes. Barrett, who will the lights, is loaded with play cornerback on defense, experience and favored to has the versatility to carry win it all. Defending champ the ball out of the backfield, Farmingdale, the No. 2 seed,, and a knack for making isn’t on Freeport’s schedule.. would-be tacklers miss. Neither is 2011 conference Anthony Bierria-Andero. 4 champ East Meadow, the No. son, who played linebacker seed. as a junior, is an all-purpose performer who will play wide receiver and safety. Senior Kearney Gutierrez showed some ability late last season. He will line up at slot receiver. According to Jones, few will outwork the tireless Gutierrez, who is one of Nassau top wrestlers. Freeport typically has a workhorse in the backfield. A pair of juniors will handle much of the responsibilities. Junior Jameel Lamont SHAWNEE BARRETT is a strong blocker who does a bunch of things well. Lamont will also play linebacker. Myles Eason Jones hopes the Red Devis more of a shifty back with ils will right the ship. “Last good start and stop ability. season, we didn’t have expeSenior Jahsheem Martin rienced players who knew anchors the offensive and what it took to win the defensive lines. The 6-2, 250battles,” Jones said. “We’ve pound Martin is a strong gone back to basics, and physical lineman who leads have done a lot of teaching. by example with solid work We have a group of seniors ethic. Martin can play both who are dedicated to getting guard and tackle on offense, things back on track.” and tackle and end on Cellan begins his 28th defense. season at the helm with 179 The Red Devils are known career coaching victories, for having a bruising lineranking him third on the backer leading their defense. active list. Junior Tashawn Tillman, HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
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Schedule September 12 Massapequa 21 @ Uniondale 28 @ Hicksville
6:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
October 5 12 19 26
Oceanside @ Hempstead Baldwin @ V.S. Central
4:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
November 1
Plainview
6:30 p.m.
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HEWLETT Offense is key to Bulldogs’ formula
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xperienced in some areas but unsettled in others, Hewlett won’t have to wait long to try to avenge a pair of 2012 losses to Glen Cove when it travels to face the Big Red in the opener on Sept. 12. “Glen Cove got us twice last year,” said Bulldogs head coach Jay Iaquinta, whose team finished 4-5 overall. “It’s funny how the schedule plays out some years. They’re seeded fourth and we’re the six, so it should be a pretty good game.” Hewlett brings back plenty of depth up front, along with good team speed, Iaqunita said, but is unproven at quarterback and in the secondary. “We’ve got a mixed bag when it comes to returning starters and spots we need filled,” he said. “We have to sort out the quarterback situation and go from there.” In Hewlett’s triple-option offense, the decision-making of the signal-caller is crucial. Heading into the second week of camp, Iaquinta said junior Jeff Rizzo, last year’s JV starter, and sophomore Josh Pincus, who took some handoffs from Rizzo, were on equal ground. “We ask so much of our quarterback,” Iaquinta said. “Jeff and Josh both move well and throw well. Reading the defense is the No. 1 requirement, so we’ll see how it plays out.” Whether it’s Rizzo or Pincus, experience in the backfield will help the Bulldogs move the ball and find the end zone. Senior wing back Jeremy Leguillow broke his share of big plays a year ago and will be counted on to do the same. He bulked up during the offseason, Iaquinta 24 — September 12, 2013
said, and is a quick and elusive runner. Senior fullback Rich Lyons returns and has deceptive speed, which makes him a threat to bust outside in addition to running between the tackles. Lyons rushed for 660 yards last season. Also contributing to the ground son with 71, is last season attack will be senior Kevin ted wrestler and a talented Fuchs, a standout on the mune to thrownot immune lacrosse field with excellent ing his body around. speed. er starts at end Kaminer Returning to anchor the cels at stopping and excels line is senior center Alex n, while Curiel, the the run, Messados and senior right uard, moves to the nose guard, tackle Chris Sokol. In addier starting every tion, Iaquinta projected split- unit after n the offensive line game on ting senior Matt Kaminer shman. Senior as a freshman. and sophomore Mike Curiel, o Cordello is the Antonio two defensive leaders, at left tackle or a guard spot. “Alex is the captain of our line,” Iaquinta said. “He blocks well, has good quickness and technique.” Sokol has a nonstop motor and brings a defensive mentality to the offensive trenches. Of the two starting gigs on the O-line up for grabs, seniors Mike Villani, Zion Olojde and Sal Bosco, and juniors Paul Lane and Greg Bernal are in the mix. JEREMY LEGUILLOW Senior Matt Miller is the top returning split end. He runs crisp routes and has a reliable other starting end in the 3-4 set of hands, Iaquinta said, alignment. and made some big plays Iaquinta said he has down the stretch last season. faith in a mostly untested Juniors Malcom Kahn and Joe Pasquale will serve as tar- linebacker group. Smith is the catalyst. Seniors Mike gets as well. Rubino and junior Messiah In the footwork departClarke are looking solid, ment, senior Kevin Martinez and senior Naor Zubery will be a weapon on kickoffs and freshman Wyatt McMaand extra points. When it comes to stopping hon are also in the mix. Leguillow and senior the opposition, it’ll all start Schlomo Amar spearhead with junior Tredd Smith at the secondary from the safelinebacker and Kaminer and ty spots, and there’s plenty Curiel up front. Smith, who of depth at cornerback. led the Bulldogs in tackles HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
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MIKE CURIEL
Schedule September 12 @ Glen Cove 21 V.S. South 28 @ Plainedge
7:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
October 5 12 19 26
Division @ Lawrence @ Floral Park Lynbrook
3:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
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KENNEDY Cougars boast fair share of playmakers
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ew Kennedy head coach Tim Dolan has some playmakers on offense and when the Cougars transition to defense, the potential for big things happening remains with several taking on two-way roles. Seeded No. 11 in Conference II, Kennedy looks to return to the playoffs after squeezing in as the final seed a year ago. “If we can get the ball to the outside and [players] in one-on-one [situations] we’ll be good,” Dolan said. “It’s all going to come down to putting guys in space. We have a great group of kids that have given me a warm welcome and the staff and community have been great.” Senior Michael Kaplan takes over under center after seeing time at wide receiver last season, and his legs stand to be just as dangerous as his arm. “He’s a very smart kid,” Dolan said. “He’s fast and I definitely think he can be a threat with his feet. His short passing is pretty accurate.” When Kaplan drops back to pass, he’ll be targeting senior Tyler Barnett who not only has strong hands and quick feet, he’s proven he can go up and pluck the ball out of the air. Senior David Chen, a multi-sport athlete who also runs track, hopes to put his speed to good use on the football field, and senior tight ends Dom Albi and Josh Greenberg are also in the offensive mix. The bread and butter of the scoring unit could be in the backfield, where senior Tom Ferner, a powerful runner at 5-10, 210 pounds, and speedy classmate John-Austin Emory (5-8, 170 pounds) form a potent tandem. “They’re 28 — September 12, 2013
the team’s top tackbacks with a lot of experilers. Height could ence,” Dolan said. be a positive factor Emory is usually the fastin the defensive est kid on the field, while Ferner’s running style makes backfield, where 6-2 y junior Wyatt Carney him more of a bruiser, but stands to make life don’t discount his ability to g difficult for opposing make big plays. Now in his so third year at the varsity level, receivers. Chen is also g to Ferner’s made some big runs among those looking ondary. earn time in the secondary during his career, scoring usiveness The speed and elusiveness from 52 and 87 yards out as ett make of Emery and Barnett a sophomore. “We’re going Michael urners them threats as returners to try and get [good] angles Kaplan with a couple of the players,” on special teams for the Couer and Dolan said of how speed plays gars, while the punter ns were placekicker positions into the plan. ified just Anchored by senior tackle expected to be solidified k 1 kickoff. Logan Zoppel and senior cen- in time for the Week gths [on “There are strengths ter Austin Miller, the offenaid. the team],” Dolan said. sive line has plenty of solid footwork and quickness. Junior Spencer Cloth also figures into the mix up front along with senior Andrew Rodriguez, who was expected to miss at least some action due to injury. “The key is to get a body on a body,” Dolan said. The Cougars employ a 3-5 defense and the scheme, heavy in linebackers, is sure to put the playmakers to good use. Miller is slated to be the AUSTIN MILLER nose guard with Zoppel TOM FERNER and possibly Albi flanking him. In Zoppel, Kennedy has a rangy 6-2 athlete Schedule laces “We’re good in the places whose long arms could be a September where we need to be good, major disruption along the k is a and our quarterback 12 Herricks 4:30 p.m. defensive front. “We’re hopsmart kid who’s not going 21 @ Elmont 1:30 p.m. ing he’ll be a threat blocking to make mistakes.” 27 South Side 7:00 p.m. the ball.” The Cougars will try to The hope is to have the October take advantage of a team linemen create seams for an ranked just one slot above 5 @ Long Beach 3:00 p.m. aggressive group of linebackthem in the opener when 12 Calhoun 1:30 p.m. ers that includes Ferner, No. 10 Herricks visits on 19 @ Mepham 3:00 p.m. Emory, Barnett, and possibly Sept. 12. Kennedy then hits 26 @ Westbury 1:30 p.m. Albi along with juniors Matt Tenenbaum and Joey LoPallo. the road to take on Elmont November Barnett moves up a level after before returning home seeing time at corner last sea- on Friday, Sept. 27 to face 2 Wantagh 1:30 p.m. South Side in this year’s son and joins an experienced Homecoming game. corps that returns some of Photos Ph t bby Ron R Manfredi M f di
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LAWRENCE Golden Tornadoes will be tough to dethrone
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ith an unstoppable offense and a topnotch defense, Lawrence lived up to all the hype last season and earned the Rutgers Cup as Nassau County’s best football team. The Golden Tornadoes, who capped an undefeated 12-win campaign with a thrilling 21-20 victory over Sayville in the Long Island Class III championship game, enter 2013 looking for a sixth county title in eight years. “Last year was really special,” head coach Joe Martillotti said. “We accomplished everything we set out to do, but it’s behind us and we’re bringing back only six full-time starters. It’s difficult to repeat as Long Island champs, but that’s our goal.” Senior quarterback Joe Capobianco, who threw for a Long Island single-season record 38 touchdowns a year ago to become Nassau’s career leader with 67, and broke his own county mark for single-season passing yards (2,609), is back to lead the top-ranked squad in Conference III. He completed 129 of 166 attempts (77.7 percent) and was picked off only three times. He needs seven more touchdown passes to become No. 1 in Long Island history. “Joe’s the complete package and will probably go down as one of the state’s all-time best,” Martillotti said of Capobianco, the New York State Class A Player of the Year who also ran for six scores. “He’s got a tremendous arm, incredible accuracy and great football IQ.” Lawrence’s offense, which has averaged more than 45 points per game over the past two seasons includ30 — September 12, 2013
slated to ing 48.6 ppg in 2012 when it established a new high-water start at guard and center, mark with 581 points, could be dynamic again despite los- respectively. There are ing some big-time playmakers high hopes for and its entire starting line. Junior All-County slot receiv- a defense that was vastly er Jordan Fredericks, who improved had more than 2,000 all-purlast fall and pose yards and reached the end zone 21 times, is explosive held eight and a threat to go the distance opponents to single digits any time he touches the ball. “Jordan’s a year bigger, stron- in points. Opposing ger and faster,” Martillotti tailbacks could said. “ I think he’s the most have trouble dangerous player on Long cracking a frontt Island.” four consisting of Senior Elijah Jones, who saw time in the backfield Jordan Fredericks last season, and junior Sean Moran, who served as the JV starting quarterback, will serve as the outside receivers. Last year’s tight end, junior Simon Jones, is the new featured tailback and expected to get between 10 and 15 touches per game. “He’s big, fast and strong and can catch the ball,” Martillotti said. Helping clear holes for the 6-foot-1, 245pound Jones will be tight end/fullback Mike Spinelli, a junior who brings JOE CAPOBIANCO another dimension to the offense. “We’re going to spread the ball around like we Mavruk and junior always do,” Martillotti said. Dimitri Samuels (6-2, 305) Up front, the Golden in the middle, and Vota and Tornadoes are unproven in Spinelli at the ends. “I think terms of experience but will we’ll be a handful to run be tough to match in the size against,” Martillotti said. department. “We’re so much Elijah Jones, Simon bigger compared to last year,” Jones and junior Julian Martillotti said. Junior Melik Clark spearhead the group Mavruk, a standout on the of linebackers, and the secdefensive front, will add the ondary boasts Fredericks role of offensive tackle to his plate. Seniors Vinny Vota and (five interceptions), Moran Mike Allsop, and junior Malik and senior Isiah McFadden. Capobianco returns at Dacres can all play tackle or punter, and senior Daniel guard, and sophomores Cyle Hearst and Nick Ramirez are Reiskin will do the kicking. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
SIMON JONES
Schedule September 12 @ Manhasset 21 Glen Cove 28 @ Sewanhaka
5:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
October 5 12 19 26
Plainedge Hewlett @ Lynbrook Floral Park
3:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
November 2
@ Bethpage
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LONG BEACH Experienced linemen will guide Marines
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ong Beach had its share of memorable moments on the gridiron in 2012, including a five-game winning streak out of the gate and a hard-fought 20-18 loss to perennial power Garden City in Week 6 before a standingroom-only home crowd. But last season will always be known for the devastation left behind by superstorm Sandy and how the Marines persevered to the Conference II playoffs. “It’s nothing as a team or a community we ever want to go through again,” head coach Scott Martin said. “Looking back, it was a miracle we were able to participate in the playoffs. We have so many people to thank for making it possible.” The Marines, unable to practice for more than a week and without equipment just days before the start of the playoffs, lost in the first round at Carey. They finished 5-4 overall and bring back an experienced offensive line and some talented skill players. “I’m confident we can compete with anyone,” Martin said. “Our goal this year is to try to get a home playoff game and make a run at [the semifinals] Hofstra.” Seeded No. 6 in the 12-team conference, Long Beach opens under the lights Sept. 12 at MacArthur. The Marines face Herricks in their homecoming game the following Friday evening, and Week 3 calls for a Saturday trip to Carey for a playoff rematch. “I think we’ve got some of the best players in the conference,” Martin said. Senior Tariq Cole is one of them. The 6-foot-8, 350-pound offensive/defensive tackle 32 — September 12, 2013
was in the running last seatargets at tight end. son for the Martone Award, “We’ll use two tight which is given to the top ends sometimes,” said Martin, who has junior lineman in Nassau County. Cole, an All-County selection, fullback Nick Nigro and y, freshman Tyreek Bromley, already has a scholarship offer from Temple University who dominated at the JV level, in the backfield. to consider. “Tariq’s a great es Defensively, the Marines player and he’s working employ three down linehard,” Martin said. “I don’t men and five linebackthink he’s given up a sack in ers. Cole, Campbell and two years.” Cole and junior guard Don- Rutherig are the keys to ovan Campbell, who arrived to stopping the run, along kwith tenacious inside ‘backcamp in top shape, comprise pa, the left side of the line. Senior ers Zeppa and Nigro. Zeppa, ast who started every game last Matt Michelman is rock-solid season, is aggressive to thee at center, and senior Con’s ball, and Nigro is the unit’s nor Kennedy is back at right nd hardest hitter. Kennedy and tackle. All four returnees, Suarez are outside ‘backalong with senior right guard candidates Glenn Rutherig and Brendan McNally, trained together regularly during the offseason, Martin said. “The guys did a lot of work on their own,” he noted. The main beneficiary of the line’s experience will be junior Chris Parler, the offense’s go-to guy. Parler, a third-year varsity starter who has primarily been used as a slot receiver and changeof-pace tailback, could be MATT MICHELMANN the new starting quarterback. “Chris is the type of kid who can take a broken play and turn it into ers, while seniors KiJana something big,” Martin said. “He’s dynamic. If he’s not the Morton and Angelo Lozano provide reinforcements. quarterback, he’ll probably In the secondary, senior be our starting tailback.” Marke Sutton returns at Another experienced safety, where senior Daniel receiver, senior Liam Rafferty, who had five touchdown Pyle will also contribute. Parler, Varian and senior grabs a year ago, is getting Jaemen Connelly are cora long look at signal-caller ners. On special teams, along with junior Matt VarParler can dazzle returning ian. If Parler gets the nod, kickoffs and punts. Senior Rafferty, Varian and senior Anthony Cabasino (punter) Shane Cobb will serve as the and sophomore Billy Horwideouts, with junior Eric gan (kicker) handle the Zeppa and senior Daniel footwork. Suarez providing additional HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
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TARIQ COLE
Schedule September 12 @ MacArthur 20 Herricks 28 @ Carey
7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
October 5 12 19 26
Kennedy @ Garden City @ South Side Wantagh
3:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
November 2
Westbury
1:30 p.m.
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LYNBROOK Owls set to battle on new turf field
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BY TONY BELLISSIMO
he 2012 campaign felt like two morphed into one for Lynbrook, which changed its offensive philosophy at the midway mark and went on to capture three of its last four games to finish the regular season at .500 and extend its streak of playoff appearances to seven years. There’s usually no stacking up to the Owls when it comes to numbers, and they’re bring back upwards of 25 players from a team that lost 54-41 at Plainedge in a thrilling Nassau Conference III first-round playoff game. “We’re coming off an exciting last five games,” head coach Steve LoCicero said. “Our goal is always to be playing our best come November.” There’s plenty of buzz around town for this year’s opener, set for Sept. 12 against visiting Sewanhaka. Installation for a new turf field at the Owls home at Marion Street School began in the spring and nears completion. The contract calls for the muchanticipated artificial surface to be ready in time for kickoff. “It’s great for the entire community,” LoCicero said of the new field. “Everyone’s looking forward to it.” Lynbrook’s offense is big, experienced, and versatile up front. “There’s a lot we can do with the ball,” said LoCicero, who has four starters returning on the line and many interchangeable. “We have a lot of juniors that played last year, so we’re a little ahead of [last year’s] pace.” The only new face in the offensive trenches will be at center, where senior Dererk Colannino and junior Ryan Coughlin are working hard 36 — September 12, 2013
in camp. Senior guards Brian 26.5 points per game Burke and Matt Hennessy, in 2012. The coach ach is counting on who played pivotal roles in Lynbrook’s second-half surge improvement, and it’ll start last fall, anchor the group. up front with “Brian and Matt are strong fearsome ends and athletic and smart,” Kevin Lann LoCicero said. “They can get and Francia. a push off the line as well Lann, a as block downfield.” Senior senior, has Chris Francia returns at left a relentless tackle, and junior Steven motor and Rossetti is back in the fold at can get to right tackle. the quarPounding the ball is the Owls’ forte and they’re always terback as candidates to lead the confer- well as help n. Francontain the run. ence in rushing. Last year, cia has similarr traits. Danny Kelly’s 1,622 yards, Sophomore J.D. D. Gebbia promost from the quarterback hind the duo. vides depth behind spot, ranked him among the top three in Nassau County. Junior tailback Dillon Lucas, who can run between the tackles or get outside, returns after gaining nearly 700 yards. LoCicero said he’s excited about the running ability of senior Joe Grossi, who heads a list of three potential signal-callers. Grossi, who enjoyed a solid 2012 campaign as a safety and punter, is “pound for pound” the team’s best BRIAN BURKE athlete, LoCicero said. The Owls also have junior Brendan McDougal, a pocket passer with leadership At tackle, there’s Hennessy, qualities, and sophomore fellow seniors Joe DeLuca Zachary LoCicero, an equal threat as a passer and runner. and Vinny Craciollo, and juniors Nick Roepkin and Should Grossi get the nod David McCarthy. at quarterback, McDougal Daly and junior Joe and LoCicero will serve as LaBarbera head a group of receivers along with shifty linebackers that includes junior Mike Traumiller, who found the end zone frequently seniors Matt Haragdon and for last year’s JV squad. Addi- Frankie Cavassa. Hardnosed senior Harrison tional targets out of the tight Conn is the face of a secend/halfback spots will be senior Steven Rabinovich and ondary that has McDougal, senior Austin Fabel, junior junior Owen Daly. Xavier Coleman and sophoDefensively, the Owls more Quentin Herrmann. yielded an uncharacteristic HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
Joe Grossi
MATT HENNESSY
Schedule September 12 Sewanhaka 21 @ Plainedge 28 Bethpage
4:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
October 5 12 19 26
@ Manhasset Glen Cove Lawrence @ Hewlett
3:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
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@ Division
6:30 p.m.
Photos by J. Heck
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MacARTHUR Generals reload after reaching semis
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acArthur’s move down to Conference II because of enrollment changes last year produced positive results with the Generals achieving a share of the league regularseason title. Many of the pieces, however, from a 2012 team that saw its championship dreams dashed in a semifinal overtime loss to Wantagh at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium graduated so the Generals, seeded No. 4 behind four-time defending champion Garden City, Carey, and Wantagh, will have an uphill climb to march toward the top of the standings again. “No skill starters are returning so that is probably where we will struggle early on,” said head coach Bobby Fehrenbach. “We can’t afford to stumble out of the gate.” The biggest loss for MacArthur was All-County running back Tommy Kelleher, who is now playing baseball at Seton Hall University. Kelleher would typically carry the ball between 20-25 times each game last season but for 2013 Fehrenbach is planning to spread out the handoffs between seniors Tom McAndrew, James Noble and Carmine Criscione along with sophomore Jared Wolf. Fullback Paul Giuliano is also expected to contribute heavily to the ground attack. “We don’t have one guy we are going to lean on,” said Fehrenbach, a 1984 MacArthur graduate who led the Generals to their lone county title in 2002. “It’s almost going to be a running back by committee. We’re going to be rotating guys with carries.” Who will be handing the 38 — September 12, 2013
ball off to MacArthur’s mulh and finished in fifth tiple running backs is a comn place while Garden petition between junior Ryan City is the defending ng Cunningham and sophomore Long Island Class B champions, whose Jim Kelleher. Both will try only loss in 2012 and replace the passing and came to the Generrunning skills that were als. demonstrated by graduated The slate also versatile signal-caller Gerard includes a short Cunningham, who earned two-mile bus All-County honors in 2012 and is now playing lacrosse at trip to Wantagh on Oct. 12 in a Stony Brook University. Potential receiving targets rematch of last year’s county from the quarterback spot semifinals. include senior Carlo FarruThe Warriors, gia, junior Mike Papach and who are seeded sophomore tight end Mark third in ConferArboleda. ence II, handed One area that MacArthur the Generals their does return some experience is the offensive line, which brings back junior center Kevin Carboy as well as seniors Nick Cuciti, Nick Gredi and Brian Thivierge. They will also be key to the up-front defense along with Noble and senior Sal Randazzo at linebacker. The entire starting defensive backfield was lost from and will be anchored this fall by McAndrew at free safety. The two cornerback spots JAMES NOBLE are slated to be occupied by seniors Anthony Mundella and Dylan Zangrillo. The Generals will have only two setbacks last fall a major change on special including a 14-13 overtime teams with the loss of kicker heartbreaker that ended Pat Newins, who booted four their season one win shy of field goals his senior year playing for a championship. while also starring on the With many new players, varsity soccer team. Trying Fehrenbach said he does to fill the void left behind by not expect to duplicate Newins’ graduation is junior last season’s success but is Brendan Kustek, who kicked hopeful his team will manon JV in 2012. age to snag a playoff berth. MacArthur’s schedule gets challenging right off the “Hopefully we don’t get off to too slow a start because bat starting at home against that could be the difference Long Beach on Sept. 12, and at between making or missing Garden City on Sept. 21. Long the playoffs,” he said. Beach started last season 5-0 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
Tom McAndrew
NICK CUCITI
Schedule September 12 Long Beach 21 @ Garden City 28 @ Herricks
7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
October 4 12 18 26
South Side @ Wantagh Westbury Elmont
6:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
November 2
@ Carey
1:30 p.m.
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MALVERNE Mules excited for fresh start
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t’s a fresh start for Malverne, which suffered through a winless and injury plagued 2012 campaign in Conference IV. The Mules, seeded No. 11 in the 14-team conference, are “taking it one step at a time,” coach Kito Lockwood said, but eager to put last year in the rearview mirror. “The attitude and morale is the best we’ve had here in five years,” Lockwood said. “We have class-act kids. We won the team sportsmanship award last season, which says a lot about the character. We want to continue that and win some games. “We had some tough breaks,” he added. “We were slammed by injuries and didn’t get it together until Week 5, and that’s when the most difficult part of the schedule kicked in.” Three of Malverne’s first four games come against a double-digit seed, starting with a visit to Carle Place on Sept. 16. After hosting thirdseeded Seaford in their home opener in Week 2, the Mules travel to Oyster Bay and host Cold Spring Harbor to complete the first half of the schedule. “After the lack of success we’ve had in recent years, we’re not in position to take anyone for granted,” Lockwood said. “We’re definitely capable of a good start if we play Malverne football, but we’ve got our work cut out. Carle Place is down from Conference III, we know what Seaford’s done lately, Oyster Bay beat us last year, and we’ve had a tough time with Cold Spring Harbor.” The one area Lockwood feels his team will 40 — September 12, 2013
against be improved is physicalIsland Trees ity. “Some teams pushed us last season around, but we had a young and is also team and now we’re older, bigger and stronger,” he said. a weapon on special teams. “Hopefully everyone has a us Cuttino will Junior Orpheaus chip on his shoulder and wants to give some payback.” contribute as a deep threat. niors Michael Up front, seniors Returning an All-County es Hannafin Salamone, James quarterback, Jamal Hill, merman serve and Tyler Zimmerman shouldn’t hurt Malverne’s as the anchors from tackle, chances of putting more er, respectively. guard and center, points on the board. Hill Defensively, Lockwood started all eight games last employs a 4-4-3 and will count season, passed and rushed on Salamone, Hannafin and for more than 500 yards and senior William Hackett, a totaled eight touchdowns. ber of the varfour-year member “He’s a dual threat and everyone respects his ability,” sity, to stuff thee run. Zimmerman, the unit’s best player, Lockwood said of Hill, who and junior Kylee Richard was a tailback in 2011 before converting to signal-caller. “He gives 100 percent on every play, so we know the ball is in good hands.” A return to health for junior Charles Jenkins will go a long way in the success of the offense as well. Jenkins enjoyed a breakout game in Week 3 last fall, rushing for 94 yards in a narrow defeat to Clarke, but went down the following week with a season-ending hairline fracture in his foot. MICHAEL SALAMONE “Charles is explosive,” Lockwood said. “If he gets into the open field, nobody’s catching him. He’ll be our main runner.” return at inside linebacker, Junior Bryce Todd could and junior Donovan Beaursee an increased role in the ban returns outside. offense in his second year The secondary is loaded as the backup quarterback. with speed and is more “He’s got very good mechanexperienced. Jean and ics and we’ll look to use junior Markus Buchanon him in certain packages,” Lockwood said. If Todd takes are the corners, and Hill, Cuttino and junior Jamesky snaps, Hill could join JenChoisi can all play safety. kins in the backfield to keep “We’re young, but we can defenses guessing. grow up quickly because of At receiver, junior Maxon all the time some of these Jean has a great skill set guys got as sophomores,” as well as speed. He caught Lockwood said. an 80-yard touchdown pass HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
Jamal Hill
TYLER ZIMMERMAN
Schedule September 12 @ Carle Place 21 Seaford 28 @ Oyster Bay
4:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
October 5 12 19 26
C.S. Harbor @ North Shore V.S. North East Rockaway
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@ Island Trees
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MEPHAM Pirates rely on combo of skill, depth
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ot even a rash of injuries to key players could keep Mepham out of the 2012 Conference II playoffs, but the goal for the ’13 season was clear soon after the program’s fourth straight berth: develop depth to go along with a young, but experienced and highly talented core group. “We finished 4-4 in one of the craziest years [in terms] of injuries sustained,” head coach Anthony Cracco said. “Our big focus as a program was to get deeper as far as having more interchangeable pieces and more depth.” Seeded No. 7, the Pirates boast a deep group of receivers and running backs, giving second-year starting quarterback Tyler Davis plenty to work with. Davis, a 6-4, 200-pound junior is a pass-run threat coming off an AllConference campaign as an underclassman and continues to improve. “He can run and make any throw on the field,” Cracco said. “He is the complete package. He recognizes defenses, studies the game and is a leader in every sense of the word.” Davis has a versatile group of backs to hand off to, led by seniors Chris Durkin and Chris Gabriel, junior Joe Moran and sophomore Joe Franco. Durkin is a returning starter, while Gabriel flashed potential late last year. Moran, like Gabriel, is elusive, and Franco, who pulled up to varsity as a freshman, is more of a downhill runner. “Every offense is looking to have flexibility and put defenses in binds,” Cracco said. As the passing game develops along with Davis, 42 — September 12, 2013
Mepham turns to another returning All-Conference junior, Yanni Hilas, and sevrformances strong performances eral other players who can at tackle. Sanotrelli is help stretch the field. “Tyler and Yanni have clearly estab- expected to see time on lished a familiarity with each the edge with Hudik and obby Appel also in junior Bobby other,” Cracco said. on, and sophoHilas, a 5-11 speedster with the rotation, a-lil Goodman a quick burst off the ball who more Kha-lil ay able to play runs clean routes, is joined by seniors Chris Vento, Ian Avanzato and Danny Knapps at receiver. Vento is a heady receiver returning after a Week 1 injury sidelined him for the balance of last season, and Avanzato is new to the position after previously getting carries in the backfield. Kapps, an athletic route runner with good hands, is a returning starter. The offensive line has a combination of size and speed, and gives the staff even more options when it comes to how they want to attack. “We have some big bodies that can move people and smaller, quicker guys that can get [downfield] and do some things,” Cracco said. Center Steve Johnson, a 6-2, 260-pounder, turned in a strong camp CHRIS VENTO after an offseason spent improving his footwork and quickness and is slated to be flanked by senior either position. right guard Will Asher, back The energetic Durkin after netting several starts at returns at linebacker, with tackle. Junior Gabe Ferreri senior Norbert Piotrowski, is in the mix at right tackle, junior Chen-Zo Worgul, Ferwith seniors Kevin Cabrera rara and Franco also vying (guard) and Tim Cardate for time. “We run a pressure (tackle) vying for time on the defense from a number of left side of the line. Juniors places,” Cracco said. Anthony Santorelli and JA The secondary is boosted Ferrara and sophomore Justin Hudik are also in the mix. by Avanzato and Kapps at strong safety, and Vento and Camp provided a battlesenior Andrew Licausi at ground for the defensive free safety. Dominick Raheb linemen with senior Kevin and James Valentino are Keelan and junior John senior cornerbacks. Rooney both turning in HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
Chris Durkin
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Schedule September 12 @ Wantagh 21 Calhoun 28 Garden City
4:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
October 5 11 18 26
@ Elmont @ Westbury Kennedy Carey
3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
November 2
@ Herricks
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Photos by Victoria Lodi
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OCEANSIDE Sailors seek trip to county finals
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BY TONY BELLISSIMO
ceanside has become a perennial contender in Conference I under head coach Rob Blount, who’s guided the Sailors to a playoff victory and semifinal appearance at Hofstra in three straight seasons. Getting over the hump and into the championship game, Blount said, is the next step. For that to happen in 2013, however, the revamped Sailors must negotiate a wicked schedule with only one returning skill position starter on offense. The road begins Sept. 12 with a visit from Uniondale. “We’ve changed the culture and set a standard for success, which is something I’m proud of,” Blount said. “To make the Big Four three straight years in Conference I is a tremendous achievement, and now we’re looking to play for the county championship. We’re trying to get over that hump which is the semifinals.” Oceanside went 8-2 last season, falling only to Baldwin during the regular season and again in the semifinals. The Sailors, seeded No. 3, host the Bruins for Homecoming on Sept. 28. “We’ve got quite the schedule,” Blount explained. “It’s definitely the toughest since I’ve been here. To have Farmingdale, Baldwin, Freeport, East Meadow and Massapequa in a five-game stretch is crazy.” Under Blount, offense has been the lynchpin to Oceanside’s success. Recent quarterbacks Tyler Heuer and Tom Capone both rank among Nassau’s Top 5 all-time singleseason passing yards leaders. Capone had 2.091 a year ago, but he’s moved on along with the top three rushers, top 46 — September 12, 2013
two receivers and a pair of and someone Blount conlinemen. “Our offense might siders one of the best linemen not be what it was the past ard Max in Nassau. Senior guard ailors a three years, but we’ve still got Schneider gives the Sailors ior Dean stacked left side. Junior talented guys,” Blount said. enter, Lynch takes over at center, “I don’t know if we’ll line up five receivers. We have skilled and the competition for playing time on the right side is backs we want to use.” fierce. The leader of the backDefensively, Blountt said field, senior Luke Schwasoy a the Sailors will employ nick, is out with an ankle 3-4 and 4-3. Senior freee injury and not expected to safety Connor Johnreturn until late October at son steers the ship. the earliest. It’ll be running He had 80 tackles back by committee with and two intercepsenior Tariek Harris and tions last season and juniors JT D’Angelo and ng has a knack for getting Gilly Ruiz. Harris is a tough, ring to the ball and delivering physical runner who got a taste of varsity last fall, while big hits. D’Angelo or senior D’Angelo and Ruiz, both three-sport athletes, are up from JV. D’Angelo is a downhill runner, while Ruiz is a slashing type who can make defenders miss. There’s competition for the starting quarterback job, and both candidates are sophomores. Vinny Guarino, who served as Capones backup and saw action in some games, has a strong arm and a slight edge over Ryan Penna. Blount said JAMES KRETKOWSKI he’s excited about the potential of both signalcallers. The No. 1 target will be Chris Morales will start at senior Tim Nolan, who had strong safety, and senior 15 catches and three touchCasey Kelly is the unit’s top downs. “We can send him all corner. over the place,” Blount said. Kretkowski and SchJunior Mike Checco is a deep neider will be run stuffers threat with a 6-foot frame, in the middle of the line, and senior tight end Ryan and junior Kyone Murphy Hertling can prove a key returns as a starting end. piece of the puzzle. Hertling Outside linebackers Joe also starts on defense and Denaro, a senior, and Morpunts. Senior kicker Mike gan McCarthy, a junior, can Palmiotto is a reliable weapalso have a hand in the pass on. rush. Hertling and senior Up front, senior left tackle Frank DiGiovanna head the James Kretkowski will set the group of inside ‘backers. tone. He’s 6-foot-6, 290 pounds HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
Connor Johnson
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Schedule September 12 Uniondale 6:30 p.m. 20 @ Farmingdale 7:00 p.m. 28 Baldwin 3:00 p.m.
October 5 12 19 26
@ Freeport East Meadow Massapequa @ Syosset
4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
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ROOSEVELT Rough Riders can prove a handful
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wo-time defending Nassau Conference IV champion Roosevelt returns 17 starters from a team that won the program’s 11th county championship in 2012. The Rough Riders knocked off Valley Stream North, 26-21, to earn county supremacy before falling to Babylon in the Long Island title game. With the nucleus of a solid offensive line intact, and a second team All-Long Island running back returning, Roosevelt is the team to beat in Conference IV. Head coach Joe Vito knows the type of personnel he has. “This is a veteran group with a lot of experience,” Vito said. “The linemen have been together for quite some time. There’s not a lot of teaching going on, and I haven’t had to yell much. We were able to get right to it.” Johnnie Akins, who rushed for nearly 2,300 yards and scored 25 touchdowns as a junior, has blazing speed and increased strength. When Akins is able to turn the corner, forget catching him. Fullback Rob Hansen, a threeyear starter, is an outstanding blocker who is effective running the ball between the tackles. Junior Justin Terry returns behind center. Terry is an excellent game manager, who will be asked to do a little more this season. While running the ball is clearly the team’s strength, Terry’s ability to throw makes the Rough Riders even more dangerous. Seniors Kyle Moore and Devante Seals will be targets for Terry to look to when he goes to the air. Junior Denzell Barnes gives Roosevelt anoth48 — September 12, 2013
er threat out of the backfield, at inside backer. Moore and while junior Shamari Kirkjunior Kaheem patrick, who can play both Carter will man tailback and fullback, prothe corners, while vides with versatility. Akins and junior Senior center Sam Edouard anchors an offensive Rashawn Vailes round out the secline that should be outstanding. Edouard, who is referred ondary at safety. Vito, who kicked d to, respectfully, as a nasty lineman by opposing coaches, off training camp by hosting the is a nightmare for nose program’s first guards to deal with. Seniors James Nuapah and Kayshawn midnight madness practice, Malone, a three-year starter, knows now is not make up a terrific tandem at the time to think guard. Sophomore Chukma about November. Ukwu moves to tackle after “These guys know starting at guard as a freshn man. Junior Dorkim Simeana what it takes to win big games, but they y is a two-year starter at the other tackle. Senior tight end Raymond Jones, an AllCounty honoree with a verbal commitment to Stony Brook, is a bruising blocker who can slip out and catch the ball if thrown his way. Kyle Manuel will also see time on the offensive line for Roosevelt. Vito is excited about the linemen. “This is a unit that is very tight on and off the field,” Vito RAYMOND JONES said. “They have a lot of pride in what they do. While we’re going to try to be a little bit more diverse know that it’s a long seaon offense, they know that son,” Vito said. “The plan is being able to run the ball is to try to play better tomorthe key to our success.” row than you did today, and The Rough Riders are just to get better each week and as experienced on the defeneach month. You want to be sive side. Most of those in healthy and playing your the trenches on offense will best football in November.” also play up front on defense. The Rough Riders, the Jones, a complete force at No. 1 seed in Conference IV, end, is flanked by Malone. will take on Seaford, West Edouard, Manuel, and Hempstead, Valley Stream Hansen will be tough in the North, North Shore, Clarke, middle of the defensive line. Island Trees, Mineola, and Senior Jordan David is a Locust Valley. two-year starter at linebacker. He’ll be paired with Nuapah HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
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Schedule September 12 V.S. North 21 North Shore 28 @ Seaford
4:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
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@ Clarke Mineola @ Island Trees W. Hempstead
3:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
November 2
@ Locust Valley 1:30 p.m. Photos by Kathy Leistner
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SEAFORD Vikings aiming for conference crown
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BY ANDREW COEN
ob Perpall has built a Seaford football dynasty since taking over as head coach nearly two decades ago with six Nassau Conference IV titles including four in a row from 2007-10. In the last two seasons however, the Vikings have fallen short of the championship stage with last year’s team dropping a 21-17 heartbreaker to Valley Stream North in the semifinals after an undefeated regular season. Seaford is looking to reclaim its championship form in 2013 with many new starters after losing some key players to graduation. “They are very enthusiastic and want to win a title,” said Perpall of his team’s mindset entering the 2013 campaign. Seaford’s leader on offense and defense is senior lineman James O’Hagan, who has attracted interest from several colleges including the University at Buffalo, which competes amongst the top programs in the Football Bowl Subdivision. O’Hagan is also a top-notch wrestler who finished third in the state last winter in the 285-pound weight class. “O’Hagan is a big time player with a great attitude,” Perpall said. “I think he is one of the premier linemen on Long Island.” Other linemen joining O’Hagan in the trenches include seniors Anthony Amendolara, John Laretti, John Rizzo and Tom Galente. “We’re going to be fine on the line,” Perpall said. A major loss on offense from last season’s 9-1 team is running back Nick Fischetti, who is continuing his skills
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at the next level playing for to challenge Seaford SUNY Maritime. Running he top of the Conference at the backs expected to see carries tandings. IV standings. Another key game will include seniors Kyle Kolobe Oct. 26 at Valley Stream dinsky, Justin Cestro, Joe th, which has ended Bongiovi and Zack Antonette North, ford’s season the last two along with junior Patrick Biz- Seaford’s rs. The Spartans upset years. zaro. viously unbeaten Seaford previously At quarterback, Seaford 21-177 in the semifinals at loses last year’s starter Pete stra last November on a Adorno, who tossed 12 touch- Hofstra mes Capoziello touchdown James down passes. Slated to take eption with just 37 seconds reception the reigns as the Vikings’ maining. In 2011, Valley remaining. signal-caller is senior Matt eam North halted the Stream Naitland. ings attempt at a five-peat Some top receiving targets Vikings h a 21-16 first round playoff with for Naitland will be the versatile Kolodisnky, who had 12 win by stopping the Vikings a f-yard short of the end zone catches and seven touchdown half-yard late in the game on a fourth Matt receptions last season while wn play. Natland splitting time at running back down and wide receiver. Kolodinsky had a breakout out game in the 2012 opener when he reached the end zone four times, two rushing and two receiving, and amassed 104 allpurpose yards. Also expected to contribute to the passing game is senior wide receiver Dan Colantonio. On special teams, Seaford returns senior kicker Matt Murphy, who was 36-41 on extra points JAMES O’HAGAN JUSTIN CESTRO last season. “I think he is one of the best kickers on the island,” Perpall said. “He’s terrific.” Schedule Seaford’s annual homecomDefensively, the Vikings September ing game is planned for Oct. will be keyed up front by 19 against North Shore with 12 Island Trees 7:00 p.m. Antonette at linebacker and a 5 p.m. kickoff. 21 @ Malverne 1:30 p.m. O’Hagan on the line. Perpall said with such a 28 Roosevelt 7:00 p.m. “O’Hagan and Antonette short season, his team can’t are the anchors of our October afford to look past anybody defense,” Perpall said. “The on the schedule. All four 5 @ Locust Valley 3:00 p.m. defense is going to be a real home games will take place 12 @ W.Hempstead 1:30 p.m. attacking defense.” under the lights. 19 North Shore 5:00 p.m. Seaford’s schedule includes “In football every game 26 @ V.S. North 1:30 p.m. tough games against defendis a key game because there ing Conference IV champion are so few games,” Perpall November Roosevelt at home on Sept. said. “If you lose two games 28 and at West Hempstead on 1 Mineola 7:00 p.m. in a row you have lost a Oct. 12. Both Roosevelt and quarter of your season.” West Hempstead are expected Photos by Kathy Leistner HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
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NASSAU COUNTY FOOTBALL RANKINGS CONFERENCE I 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Massapequa Chiefs Farmingdale Dalers Oceanside Sailors East Meadow Jets Baldwin Bruins Syosset Braves Uniondale Knights Plainview Hawks Freeport Red Devils V.S. Central Eagles Hempstead Tigers Hicksville Comets
CONFERENCE II 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Garden City Trojans Carey Seahawks Wantagh Warriors MacArthur Generals Elmont Spartans Long Beach Marines Mepham Pirates South Side Cyclones Calhoun Colts Herricks Highlanders Kennedy Cougars Westbury Green Dragons
CONFERENCE III 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Lawrence Golden Tornadoes Plainedge Red Devils Lynbrook Owls Glen Cove Big Red Bethpage Golden Eagles Hewlett Bulldogs Sewanhaka Indians Floral Park Falcons Manhasset Indians V.S. South Falcons Division Dragons New Hyde Park Gladiators
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Roosevelt Rough Riders West Hempstead Rams Seaford Vikings Mineola Mustangs North Shore Vikings Locust Valley Falcons Island Trees Bulldogs Clarke Rams HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
V.S. North Spartans C.S. Harbor Seahawks Malverne Mules Carle Place Frogs East Rockaway Rocks Oyster Bay Baymen Photo by Peter Frutnoff
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SEWANHAKA Indians strive for consistency, playoffs
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BY ANDREW McCLURE
laying football in Nassau Conference III is about as daunting a task as there is in high school sports on Long Island. With perennial power Lawrence, and solid teams such as Plainedge, Lynbrook, Bethpage and Hewlett always in the hunt, the league promises a tough opponent each weekend. Sewanhaka should be improved as it returns a good number of starters from a team that finished 2-6 in 2012, and brings up a slew of players from a JV that posted some big wins. The No.7 Indians face a very difficult schedule, but head coach George Kasimatis is optimistic about his team’s ability to have a bounce-back season. “The league is real tough, but I think we should be in the mix,” Kasimatis said. “We preach the same thing every year, which is to try to get better every week. In the end, the ultimate goal is always to be a playoff team, but the idea is to always leave it all out there. If we can be a little more consistent than last year, and limit the big plays, we should be in good shape.” Senior quarterback Jake Mellon returns as the signal caller for the Indians. With a year under his belt running the spread attack, and a few more weapons to throw to, Mellon, a solid drop back passer, could be set to have a big year. When Sewanhaka goes to the air, which will be often, Mellon has a trio of gifted receivers to hook up with. Jacques Francois, an All-Conference honoree and team’s most valuable player
yed Bailey, who played as a junior, is the go-to guy. er inside linebacker Francois is joined by seniors nior Mahlik Elliot and fleet-footed last year, and junior er are Justin Alexander Elijah Smith. the main cogs. Jose Senior upback De’Ante dMelera is a hardGonzalez should handle a working senior who bulk of the carries out of the xious backfield. Gonzalez is a hard- Kasimatis is anxious ld. to see on the field. nosed runner who has the Kasimatis is hopstrength to run through oppoing his defense will nents and the speed to get around them. Junior Brenton play with a littlee e. “We’d more of an edge. Mighty gives the Indians a efense breakaway threat at tailback. like to see the defense sive to be more aggressive New line coach Mike ally get Janosko has a young group to the ball, and really d. “Thus work with led by senior tackle after it,” he said. ooking far, things are looking Jemil Are, who missed much good. I love this group of last season with injuries, of guys. They’ree enthuand junior center Danny siastic, eager to learn, Gianotti. With a dearth of size, the Indians will have to count on speed and agility in the trenches. Kasimatis hopes that an increase in roster size will enable him to limit the number of players who go both ways. “In the past, we’d stick with teams for three quarters, but we would wear down late in games,” Kasimatis said. “If we could be a little fresher in the fourth quarter, it could make a big difference.” On the defensive side, DE’ANTE GONZALEZZ Sewanhaka is led by Tyler Regnier, who moves to middle linebacker after able. We’re and very coachable. playing defensive end as a mprove and just looking to improve junior. Junior Peter Militano see how things play out.” is a versatile player and sure The Indians will face tackler. Junior safety Peter brook, Lawrence, Lynbrook, Latorre is a player who likes hpage, Manhasset, Bethpage, contact, and has a good nose Levittown Division, Valley for the ball. Smith and Elliot Stream South, Manhasset, will both see time in the secand New Hyde Park. ondary. Sewanhaka opens the Junior Adrian Harris will season Sept. 12 at Lynbrook. man one of the corners, but The Indians open at home he also has the strength to the following week versus play linebacker. Kasimatis Manhasset, and get a visit has a pair of guys up front from defending champ Lawwho should be tough to rence in Week 3. push around. Senior Fred
Elijah Smith
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Schedule September 12 @ Lynbrook 21 Manhasset 28 Lawrence
4:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
October 5 12 19 26
@ Bethpage 7:00 p.m. @ New Hyde Park 1:30 p.m. Division 3:00 p.m. Plainedge 1:30 p.m.
November 2
@ V.S. South
1:30 p.m.
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Danny Kelly, Lynbrook High School
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Player Joe Capobianco Joe Capobianco Rob Von Bargen Tyler Heuer Tom Capone Isaiah Barnes Chris Fitzpatrick Kyle Driscoll Kyle Zahradka Jeff Doolittle Matt Shiels Ray Catapano Brett Stewart Bobby Seck PJ Preziosa John Kinder Eric Caracappa Tyler Heuer Mike Powers John Schaeffer Bob Avellini Randy Mills Mike Gluck Matt Fischer Chris Laviano
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School Lawrence Lawrence Massapequa Oceanside Oceanside Freeport Chaminade Kellenberg Carey Hicksville Baldwin Carey Garden City Kellenberg Lawrence Lawrence Wantagh Oceanside Massapequa Plainedge New Hyde Park Freeport Garden City Garden City Holy Trinity
Year 2012 2011 2008 2010 2012 2011 2004 2012 2010 1966 1999 2012 2012 2000 2007 2009 2004 2009 2004 2005 1970 2003 1991 1993 2012
Yards 2,609 2,447 2,201 2,179 2,091 1,887 1,845 1,824 1,796 1,786 1,780 1,742 1,676 1,623 1,615 1,612 1,600 1,585 1,507 1,502 1,495 1,467 1,458 1,447 1,423
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Year 2009 2011 2001 2006 2009 1993 2003 1999 2010 2003 1923 2009 1987 2011 2002 2008 2008 1996 2012 2002 2003 2012 2012 2011 2011
Yards 2,541 2,426 2,241 2,232 2,143 2,111 2,049 1,993 1,968 1,961 1,930 1,901 1,848 1,791 1,771 1,770 1,742 1,722 1,680 1,663 1,654 1,622 1,618 1,611 1,598
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SOUTH SIDE Strength in numbers to carry Cyclones
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or South Side, there is definitely strength in numbers. When head coach Phil Onesto took over a program decidedly down on its luck before the 2011 season, he went to work with a roster numbering in the twenties, or hardly enough to field a competitive team without running everyone ragged. But Onesto was tireless. He remembered a time a decade earlier, when he was a star player under longtime head coach Walter Denton, when home games were popping and the Cyclones were playoff-bound. Onesto’s goal was to get the program back to that level, and he knew it was not going to happen overnight. The Cyclones who had won just once in 2011, won twice in Onesto’s first season, but even then it was clear things were improving. The Cyclones, even in losses, were more competitive from game to game. Interest began to rise. South Side got back to .500 last year, finishing 4-4, and missing the Conference III playoffs by the narrowest of margins. Another indication that the program is on better footing is its move for the upcoming season back to Conference II, its traditional home. But Onesto is particularly excited about another development: lots of eager players, even despite the graduation of 22 seniors from last year’s team. “We have 45 players on the roster right now,” he said. “We are a work in progress, but it’s a good problem to have when you’re ordering more helmets. That means kids are starting to buy in.”
more interested in disKevin Rafferty, a senior rupting offenses than linebacker and fullback, has running one. bought in. Rafferty, a team Also at receiver are thee captain, has been on the Pandolfi twins, seniors Matt varsity since his sophomore ort season, and Onesto is excited and Paul, gifted multisport athletes with size and by his ability and leadership. hops. “He’s one of the strongest Onesto said that the kids I’ve ever been around. He’s impressive to watch,” he team will take advantagee said. Another captain, senior of its solid offensive linee and talent at receiver and d Alex Weiss, brings intangibles, leadership and intensity. look to pass early and often, though he will He’ll work on both lines. certainly not neglect “He leaves it all on the the ground game. field,” Onesto said. “He’s an Onesto will go with a extension of the coaching committee of backs staff.” and stick with the hot Ken Shanley, another senior, will also work on both hand, though he has been impressed with lines. Standing 6-foot-7 and tipping the scales at around 325, Shanley “casts a shadow,” according to his coach. He also commands double teams that free Rafferty to make tackles, and has designs on playing Division I college football. Center Jason Dantona anchors the line. Another captain, junior Steven DiMare, will play free safety. On offense, DiMare will either play quarterback or receiver. Junior Thomas Moore is DiMare’s KEN SHANLEY competition for the starting signal-caller job, but Onesto said both will play somewhere regardless of who junior Luke Scaduto at the position. Scaduto has game gets the nod under center. experience from last season In practice, the quarterback and knows what to do with competition has been “neck the football. and neck.” Onesto said that South Side opens at DiMare is “fun to watch play,” home against Carey on and that DiMare especially Sept. 12, a game which loves to play defense. Upon Onesto says will be a good learning that he was being early test. The Cyclones considered at quarterback, have come a long way in a DiMare expressed reservacouple of years. How far tions because he didn’t want they can go this season the new duties to interfere remains to be seen. Onesto with his plans to run amok likes his chances with the on the other side of the ball. DiMare, at least initially, was 45 kids he’s got.
Alex Weiss
KEVIN RAFFERTY
Schedule September 12 Carey 21 Westbury 27 @ Kennedy
4:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
October 4 12 19 26
@ MacArthur Herricks Long Beach @ Garden City
7:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
November 2
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V.S. CENTRAL Focus of Eagles starts with themselves
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BY TONY BELLISSIMO
voiding a poor start is one of the goals for Valley Stream Central a year after it struggled with a rugged schedule out of the gate and finished 2-6 for a second straight season since its return to Conference I. Head coach Frank Chimienti is looking for the Eagles to be competitive — five of their losses in 2012 were by 26 points or more — and to focus on nobody but themselves. “I handed out a schedule to all the kids and listed ‘Central’ as the opponent each week,” he said. “We can only control what we do. We had a great turnout during the offseason and bring back a good amount of starters. “We’re working just as hard as any team out there,” Chimienti added. “Being in Conference I is an incredible challenge. Last year we had some early adversity and couldn’t overcome it. This year we’re looking for a better start. It’s all about momentum.” Central is ranked 10th in the 12-team conference, ahead of the two rivals it defeated a year ago — Hempstead and Hicksville. The Eagles kick the season off Sept. 12 with a trip to Hempstead, and visit Syosset before hosting powerhouse East Meadow in Week 3. Pivotal games in the playoff race will come in the second half when the Eagles face the No. 8 (Plainview), 9 (Freeport) and 7 (Uniondale) seeds over the final four weeks. “I like the balance of the schedule,” Chimienti said. For the first time under Chimienti, the offense returns its starting quarterback. Junior Vito Friscia, 58 — September 12, 2013
a standout on the baseball who has senior Luke Waldiamond, has a big arm ther from the soccer team to handle kicking and punting and is gaining steam in the responsibilities. mechanics and confidence On defense, Central departments. “He started every game and did some nice switched to a 3-4 base last season and Chimienti is things,” Chimienti said. “He sticking with it. He said knows the system and we’ll stopping the run is the No. 1 look for him to get the ball goal. “In high school football, to our receivers and spread you’ve got to be able to control things around.” the run to have success,” he Nowhere are the Eagles said. deeper than at wideout. In addition to Castillo, Senior Ludwig Louis is the Ludwig an outside linebacker who go-to guy with all the tools. Lewis earned team MVP and All“He’s fast and strong, and we Conference honors, the keys need to get him involved as to the unit are senior linemen much as we can,” Chimienti Robert, Treyvon Robinson said. Senior Stephen Falana and Joseph Pierre-Charles. is a crisp route runner with At the end spots, Robert is a speed, blocking ability and good hands. Junior Joe Picillo is the quickest of the bunch and can be dangerous on screens, and juniors Winnie Jones and Carlos Jackson provide Friscia with a pair of big targets. The backfield is under construction but not without talent. Senior Suraj Kumar tops the depth chart after getting a taste of varsity last fall. Senior Boljan Castillo, the team’s defensive gem, BOLJAN CASTILLO CHRIS ROBERT is also in the mix for carries. Senior Malik Campbell starts at fullback. The offensive front has a Schedule physical presence and Robfair amount of experience September inson is back after missing and size. Senior left guard 12 @ Hempstead 4:30 p.m. Chris Robert anchors the line most of last year with an injury. 21 @ Syosset 1:30 p.m. and brings a non-stop motor Egan, Jones, Hughes, 28 East Meadow 1:30 p.m. to go along with his strength. Senior Vin Vecchione returns senior Dayne Merdis and October junior Carl Williams will at center after starting some all see action at linebacker, 5 Hicksville 3:00 p.m. games a year ago, and senior giving Central depth in the 11 @ Plainview 6:30 p.m. Andrew Parkinson protects middle of the defense, while 18 @ Farmingdale 6:30 p.m. the quarterback’s blind side Louis, Falana, Jackson and 26 Freeport 1:30 p.m. from left tackle. On the right junior Mike LaBarbera side, it’ll be senior George comprise the starting secNovember Hughes at guard and junior ondary. Dan Egan at tackle. 2 Uniondale 1:30 p.m. “We’ve got some playmakers on offense,” said Chimienti, Photos by Kathy Leistner HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
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V.S. NORTH Spartans building off memorable 2012
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BY TONY BELLISSIMO
alley Stream North’s roster won’t look anything like it did a year ago when the Spartans finished 7-4 overall and played in the Nassau Conference IV title game, but head coach Tom Schiavo said he’s getting a great vibe in camp. “The enthusiasm, attitude and work ethic of the 30 kids we graduated is alive in the ones we brought back,” Schiavo said. “We’ve got another great group of kids, and they want to achieve everything they can. They’re ready to make their mark. “Last year was tremendous,” he added. “We put ourselves in position to play for a championship. We lost almost every starter, but that means opportunity is knocking for everyone.” The revamped Spartans have a tall order out of the gate when they travel to face two-time defending conference champion and No. 1 seed Roosevelt on Sept. 12. The Rough Riders squeaked out a 26-21 victory over North last Nov. 25 at Hofstra to take the crown. “Facing Roosevelt in the opener is a win-win situation,” Schiavo explained. “They’ve got an incredible amount of talent back. You know you’re doing something right when a team like that is on your schedule.” North’s Homecoming game follows in Week 2 against East Rockaway. “That’ll be a big game,” Schiavo said. “East Rockaway is usually similar to us.” The little varsity playing experience the Spartans boast is on defense. Senior Pat Brady was the team’s top lineman a year ago and brings toughness, leadership 60 — September 12, 2013
oks. ting long looks. and a winning attitude to the g the Replacing huddle. “He’s an animal,” e-two offense’s one-two joked Schiavo. “Pat plays nning back with reckless abandon, but he punch of running also plays smart. He’s a hard- Billy Patsos and quarterny Martelli back Anthony nosed kid who we’ll use as lective effort, will be a collective much as we can on the offend. The unit Schiavo said. sive line.” averaged 29 points per Junior free safety Brian 2, and scored game in 2012, Carroll, the only underclassround play61 in a first-round men in the starting lineup off win overr Locust Vallast fall, is back and ready ley. to take his game to another Juniors Michael level. In the conference title Antonucci, last game, he led the unit with ty year’s varsity nine tackles. “He anticipates d well and hits like a hammer,” backup, and Schiavo said. Though starting jobs won’t be determined until late in camp, Schiavo said there’s no shortage of depth on the line. “We’ve got more linemen than wide receiver/cornerback types,” he noted. Brady could be the only two-way starter up front, but Schiavo has plenty of options. Seniors Tim Sarro, Matt Maloney and Emanuel Petit-Frere, and juniors Shawn Supreme and Shomari Jackson were all varsity reserves a year ago. Juniors Felice Carucci, Rich Rinaldi, Billy Paraszczuk and PAT BRADY Thomas Pryke are up from JV, and sophomore Jamil Gaspard is new to the program after moving to Joe Ruscillo, last year’s JV the area from Canada. starter, are vying for the At linebacker, seniors starting quarterback role. Mike DiRico, Joe Abruzzino The backfield is deep with and Brandon Brana, along Carroll, DiRico, Walsh, with junior Jesse Dimeglio Abruzzino, Brana and and sophomore Isaiah Walsh senior Chris Case. Juniors are expected to see considerPat McGreever and Vinny able playing time. While not Boccia are two of the leadall could start, Schiavo plans ing candidates at wideout. to rotate the group and keep The Spartans are seeded everyone fresh. No. 9 out of 14 teams. The defensive backfield “Regardless of the outcome aside from Carroll will be of any game,” Schiavo said, unproven. Juniors Stephan “we have to stay positive Jean-Charles, Joe Kempton and Eric Aumuller are all get- and get better every day.” HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
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TIM SARRO
Schedule September 12 @ Roosevelt 4:30 p.m. 21 East Rockaway 1:30 p.m. 28 @ North Shore 1:30 p.m.
October 5 12 19 26
Carle Place Island Trees @ Malverne Seaford
3:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
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@ Oyster Bay
1:30 p.m.
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V.S. SOUTH New beginning for rebuilt Falcons
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BY TONY BELLISSIMO
ast season was nothing short of special for Valley Stream South, which hosted — and won — a first-round playoff game and reached the Conference III semifinals at Hofstra. The Falcons went 6-4, with two losses to undefeated Lawrence and two others by single digits to Plainedge and Floral Park. “There was a lot of excitement last year,” head coach Lance Griffin said. “We completed some unfinished business with a special, seniorheavy team. “We don’t have nearly as much experience this year,” he added. “We have good athletes but only a handful of starters are back.” The defense, under the direction of Scott Stueber, was particularly gutted by graduation. Not a single fulltime starter returns to the unit, so everything was to be determined in scrimmages and practice. “It’s going to be a constant learning process,” Griffin said. “We’re going to see how the personnel develops and see where everyone belongs.” Stueber prefers to employ four down linemen in the trenches for the Falcons, who were tabbed the No. 10 seed and open Sept. 12 with a trip to Division. Seniors Frank Romano and Enrique Morales are likely to start in the middle up front and lead the way against the run. Morales could also see time at linebacker, but that group appears to have strength in numbers. “Frank and Enrique are strong, tough kids,” Griffin said. “We’ll count on them to lead us on both sides of the ball up front.” 62 — September 12, 2013
Juniors James Cannon the upswing. and Isaiah Morgan, both com- “They’re ing off solid JV campaigns, nners,” straight-ahead runners,” Griffin said. “We want guys could start at defensive end. un hard.” to stay fresh and run Morgan may also see time at he corner Gill can turn the linebacker along with seniors outside the tackless and is Neil Plinto and Gerson a threat to break off long Rosales, and juniors Stefawn oth runner gains. He’s a smooth James and Joel Hernandez. nd will also with good speed and The Falcons have speed to cial teams be a factor on special burn in the secondary with n the wing, as a return guy. On senior Jesse Blouin at free o use a comGustafeste plans to safety and juniors Tyler Gill trong and bination of Armstrong and Nigel Armstrong at cornt. Junior senior Javon Grant. nerback. Tahj Wilson is an athletic A big early test for the rovide the tight end that’ll provide revamped defense comes in quarterback with a big target. Week 2 at Hewlett, a wellno and Up front, Romano coached team that runs a triple-option offense, Griffin Frank Romano noted. The Falcons play their home opener in Week 3 versus Glen Cove. South’s offense is far from a veteran side, but has a few more proven parts than the defense. Blouin, who appears fully healed from offseason shoulder surgery, started every game at quarterback in 2012 and does a lot of things well. He makes smart decisions, has an above-average arm and a good set of wheels. ENRIQUE MORALES JESSE BLOUIN Offensive coordinator Joe Gustafeste said Blouin is being pushed by James, who played every offensive Schedule Morales will serve as bookskill position at the JV level September end tackles, as long as the last fall. James is elusive and former makes an expected 12 @ Division 4:30 p.m. agile, and should he win the 21 @ Hewlett 4:30 p.m. starting job the 6-foot-3 Blouin move from guard. The rest 28 Glen Cove 1:30 p.m. is a candidate to move to wide of the line is comprised of varsity reserves from a receiver. October year ago growing into startBall control is the name ing roles. Senior Anthony 5 New Hyde Park 3:00 p.m. of the game for the Falcons, Arnone looks confident at 12 @ Floral Park 1:30 p.m. who set the tone more often center, while Rosales and 19 @ Plainedge 3:00 p.m. than not last season behind fellow senior Anthony Ces26 Manhasset 1:30 p.m. bulldozer Frank Accardi. taro are leading the way at The shoes of Accardi will guard. November be tough to fill, Griffin said, “The lack of experience and he’s hopeful the duo 2 Sewanhaka 1:30 p.m. across the board is our bigof Plinto and Cannon will gest concern,” Griffin said. keep the ground attack on Photos by Victoria Lodi HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
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WANTAGH Warriors have eyes on big prize
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BY ANDREW COEN
ollowing a 2012 season that saw Wantagh come within a few minutes of a Nassau County title, the returning Warriors have hit the ground running in 2013 both on and off the field. Wantagh came in third place in summer passing competitions held at Rutgers and the U.S. Military Academy. The Warrior players also gathered for some team bonding through paintball in Suffolk County the weekend before preseason practices got underway on Aug. 19. Leading up to the summer, head coach Keith Sachs said his team was hard at work in the winter and spring months waking up at 6 a.m. many days for weight training before school. “This is one of the most dedicated teams I’ve ever had,” said Sachs, who has won 117 games in his two decades on the Wantagh sidelines. “These guys have a tremendous work ethic.” Last year saw Wantagh finish third in Conference II and reach the county finals after playoff wins against Mepham and MacArthur in overtime. The Warriors’ season ended in heartbreak on the championship stage however when recent nemesis Garden City rallied from a 10-point secondhalf deficit and got the winning touchdown off a 11-yard run from Justin Guterding with just 9:36 remaining. Garden City has ended Wantagh’s season the past four years including the last two in the county finals. In order for Wantagh to achieve its first county title since 2004, the Warriors will have to do so without some key contributors from last year’s 8-3 squad including 64 — September 12, 2013
All-County players Brandon spots. Watson (running back/defenOn special teams, Sachs is feelsive back) and Gerard Roche ing confident due ue to (quarterback), who were lost his “clutch” kicker ker Andrew to graduation. Expectations rning for his still remain high for Wantagh, Martorella returning n. Martorella which has reached at least the senior campaign. g kicks as a semifinals every season since made several big junior including g the gamemoving up to Conference II winning overtime me extra point following the 2008 campaign. against MacArthur hur in the “Our goal is always to county semifinals. als. win the counties,” Sachs d as we’ve ever “He’s as good said. “These guys think it’s had,” said Sachss of his placetheir turn.” kicker. Replacing Roche under Wantagh was seeded third center is expected to be senior in preseason rankings nkings for Steve Killard, who was the Conference II behind hind Garden third-string quarterback last City and Carey. The Warriors year and started on JV as a will get an early-season season test sophomore. Sachs said the backfield will most likely feature seniors Peter Brasile at fullback and Mike Ferraro at tailback. Brasile earned All-County honors as a junior and as a captain will be relied on for team leadership. The lead blockers for Wantagh’s running game include three returning starters to the line in seniors Nick English, Tom Korwan and Nick Bongiorni. English received All-County accoMIKE FERRARO lades as a junior. Sachs said he always likes to have a solid with Carey, which handed balance between running the “Black and Gold” one and passing the ball to keep of its two regular- season defenses off balance and is defeats last year, on Sept. 21 hoping to do the same this in Franklin Square. Garden fall. City will come to Wantagh on The defensive unit is Oct. 19 for a 2 p.m. kickoff. anchored by Brasile at lineAnother key date on the backer. He received the Conschedule is Oct. 12 at home ference II defensive MVP in against neighborhood rival 2012. One area of the defense that MacArthur in a rematch of last season’s thrilling playoff will be new is the secondary, which graduated all of its start- semifinal on the turf at Hofers from last season. Sachs said stra. The Warriors will also face Kennedy for the first he will determine in preseason time since 2010 in the last practices who will step up into game of the regular season. the cornerback and safety HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
Peter Brasile
NICK ENGLISH
Schedule September 12 Mepham 21 @ Carey 28 Elmont
4:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
October 5 12 19 26
@ Calhoun MacArthur Garden City @ Long Beach
3:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
November 2
@ Kennedy
1:30 p.m.
Photos by Peter Frutkoff
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WEST HEMPSTEAD Rams expect to be in hunt for title
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BY ANDREW McCLURE
fter some trying times, West Hempstead has made a name for itself on the football field over the past three seasons. The Rams finished 7-1 in the regular season in 2012, and beat Clarke handily in the opening round of the playoffs, but saw their title dreams come to an end when they fell to eventual champion Roosevelt in the Nassau Conference IV semifinal round. With talented and experienced linemen, and a bevy of talent at the skill positions, there’s no reason to the think No.2 West Hempstead won’t be in the thick of things come November. Perennial power and No.1 seed Roosevelt is still the team to beat, and No. 3 Seaford, as always, will be a factor in determining Conference IV supremacy. Rams head coach Dom Carre likes having a veteran bunch. “You know what they say, you can’t teach experience,” Carre said. “We have a lot of guys who have been with the program for a long time. It’s made practice much easier, because there aren’t nearly as many question marks as we’ve had in the past. I’ve actually had to slow down a bit, because we were moving a little too fast. The guys are very motivated.” The Rams have a chance to have one of the best backfields in the county with senior Enrique McFarlane and junior Bruce Gibbs. McFarlane rushed for a season-high 150 yards and scored twice in the playoff win over Clarke. Gibbs, who played behind McFarlane and All-Long Island honoree Tayvon Hall, averaged nearly nine yards per carry as a TO ADVERTISE CALL 516-569-4000
sophomore. backing unit. Calling the signals for the The Rams will Rams will be junior Anthony not have an easy go. In addition Beaubrun. Carre believes to matchups Beaubrun, who has played wide receiver and cornerback with Roosevelt in the past, gives West Hemp- and Seaford, they’ll face stead an added dimension. “We’re asking him to man- Clarke, Mineola, Cold Spring Harage the game,” Carre said. “He has good athleticism and bor, Island Trees, Locust Valley, can run the ball, but he also and North Shore. has the ability to throw the “I feel good ball downfield. We’re still about the looking to be a run-oriented team,” team, but having someone who can throw the ball will keep the defense honest.” It will be fullback by committee for the Rams, with Anthony Messina and Dean McCabe seeing the bulk of the time behind Beaubrun. The key to the offensive attack will be the big guys in the trenches. Seniors Christian JeanLouis, a four-year varsity player, Michael Sands, Kyle Outmazine, and Sean Regan are the nucleus of what should be a very solid offensive line. Senior tight end Donovan Steele, a three-year starter, blocks well, and is CHRISTIAN JEAN-LOUIS a threat as a receiver. Carre would like his defense to play with more of an edge. “I want them to play clean, of course, but they Carre said. “With the talent we have, I’m confident that need to get after it, and be a little nastier,” Carre said. “We we’re going to be ok. We’re a year older and a year stronhave to be physical and get ger. I think what it comes after people on defense.” The defensive front is com- down to is the little things. “We can’t turn the ball posed of the same crew that over and make a lot of makes up the offensive line. mistakes if we’re going The unit is joined by defento be successful,” Carre sive end Andy Benitez. The added. “We just have to stay Rams should be solid in the focused on what we’re trysecondary, which comprises ing to do, and be prepared Akil Philip, Lionel Williams, each week for each game.” Anthony Messina, and Gibbs. McFarlane, Vinny Messina, and McCabe make up the lineHIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
Bruce Gibbs
ENRIQUE MCFARLANE
Schedule September 12 Clarke 21 @ Mineola 28 C.S. Harbor
4:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
October 5 12 19 26
@ Island Trees Seaford Locust Valley @ Roosevelt
3:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
November 2
@ North Shore 1:30 p.m. Photos by J. Heck
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