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Baldwin Bruins counting on first-year starters expects Washington will fit well ball very well and runs good routes,” Carroll said of Airey, in the spread offensive he and who will also punt and handle his coaches have incorporated into their base power-I offense. kicking duties. aldwin will field a team Baldwin plays a 5-2 defense, T’khi Wood-Smith, a 6-footof only seniors and with DeBique shining as a 2, 185-pound senior, played juniors as it works to sideline-to-sideline linebacker cornerback all last year but improve on a 3-5 regular season will likely see more time as an excep who tackles excepthat still led to a playoff berth tionally well. Junior outside wide receiver in 2016. last year. But several players Jared Tiong-Smith is “T’khi probably went to are either new to the team or battling for a nose tackle half a dozen big-time camps the town or are first-time start- for receivers and defense this position with senior Armando ers. Roman. Velasquez is competing summer and so far he’s done a “We have many young for a spot on the defensive line. really good job,” Carroll said. seniors playing,” head coach to how they use it Fernando Benitez, a 6-foot-2, Among the more expeSteve Carroll said about his 260-pound senior, is working to when we play every rienced seniors is Kendell 40-man squad that is seeded Saturday.” become a tackle on both lines Frink, a running back and fifth in 13-team Conference I. “A defensive back who made the as he returns from nursing a lot of them are starting for the varsity team as a freshman. His bum knee that sidelined him first time but have been with us coaches are hoping he’ll have a last season. for two or three years.” Meanwhile, the secondsecond breakout season. A transplant to Baldwin last ary will feature Wood-Smith While the team has benJonathan DeBique year, Norman Wilson is battling efitted from its newcomers to as the right cornerback and for the No. 1 position with Mike Baldwin, the Bruins were Conforti, a fellow senior who set back when three twoonly started at quarterback the way starters moved out second half of last season. Car- of town during the offroll said that while both rightseason. And the schedhanded signal-callers throw the ule won’t make matters ball the same, Wilson may have any better. an edge because he runs the Baldwin opens at option well. home against FarmTheir blindsides will be ingdale, the defending guarded by 6-foot-2, 275-pound county champions. senior Jimmy Velasquez, who In Week 3, the Bruins moved to Baldwin last year and travel to Freeport and entered the third game as a left host Oceanside for tackle. “Jimmy is extremely homecoming on Oct. 8. strong,” Carroll said. “He’s the Despite the tough schedguy who is going to push people ule, Carroll believes his KENDEL FRINK MATTHEW WASHINGTON around. He can pull a truck.” team is playoff-bound. A key returnee is senior To help get there, Joe Jonathan DeBique, who Gallagher will anchor emerged last year as the team’s the offensive line again at cenSchedule Washington will lining featured running back that September ter. “Joe gets to the line and sets up at left corner. The racked up 12 touchdowns. “As other secondary slots all the blocks, and everyone 10 Farmingdale 2:00 p.m. the season went on we realized operates off of his cue,” Carroll are wide open between 17 @ Hempstead 2:00 p.m. you couldn’t tackle this kid, Chris Nunes-Saunders said. “If he’s wrong, we’re in 24 @ Freeport 2:00 p.m. you need more than one perand Luis Fernandez, trouble. So far he’s been very October son,” Carroll said. “So we just both senior free safeties, good.” beasted him and handed him and Shirajh Mullen, a Baldwin employs tight ends 1 V.S. Central 2:00 p.m. the ball 30 times a game.” senior strong safety and much more as receivers than 8 Oceanside 2:00 p.m. Speedy Matt Washington outside linebacker. blockers, and junior Thomas 15 @ Massapequa 2:30 p.m. will see more playing time as a Airey will return to that slot. “We have lot of kids 22 @ East Meadow 2:00 p.m. senior running back, receiver with talent,” Carroll “He’s not going to beat you in 29 Hicksville 2:00 p.m. and cornerback. Carroll said. “It all comes down a foot race, but he catches the

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Calhoun New-look Colts a potential surprise

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ith a new offensive and defensive scheme, and several fresh faces in their starting lineup, loyal Calhoun football spectators may have a hard time recognizing their Colts team this September. And as far as head coach Brian Moeller is concerned, that is a very good thing. A rather forgettable 2015 season led Moeller to make some big changes to his club this offseason. And with opening day just around the corner, he is excited with the way his team is shaping up. “We have had a very productive summer,” Moeller said. “We’ve gotten a lot of work done, and are very pleased. We’re bigger and faster too, so that’s a good thing.” Calhoun enters the fall as Conference II’s No. 10 seed. While the Colts still have much to prove, Moeller believes that if the new prostyle offense is run effectively enough, they just might be able to surprise some people. “We changed the offense up a bit, and made it more dynamic,” Moeller said. “Because of that, guys now have more responsibilities. But, if our offensive line moves people, and our trio of running backs runs behind them and our quarterback is able to run our play action plays, we’re going to be a difficult team to beat.” Leading the offense on the field will be senior quarterback Alex Cruz. Over the past few years Cruz has shown real commitment to his team, making the transition from defender to quarterback after his sophomore year, and then battling back from a torn ACL 8 — September 8, 2016

emerg that caused him to miss all of Cantalupo, along with emerging sophomore Ariel DeJesus. his junior year. Cruz and Soomro are “He’s a real competitor, and has done a really nice job expected to get plenty of reps in the secondary for the running our new offense,” Colts, and will be joined by Moeller said. “It’s his first new safety Matt Maziliano. year starting at quarterback After getting hurt as a JV and I know he’s got a lot player last season, the to prove. We’ve seen great sophomore made trementremen results from him so far.” dous strides this summer Some of Cruz’s top receivto earn a spot on the varvar ing targets will be wide sity defense. receivers Issac Bloch, Alex There is plenty to Kuschner and Chris Marralike about this Calhoun podi. Tight end Kyle Tucker group on paper. However, could also be a frequently the team will need to navnav used weapon on offense. igate a challenging early While the passing game season schedule, which will be a key, the Colts are also looking to do major dam- features matchups against Garden City, Herricks, age on the ground. Senior Elmont and Mepham. Thomas Cummings, junior “It’s a tale of two Noorali Soomro and sophomore Thomas Casimano are expected to share the load in the backfield, and all have showcased strong potential on the practice field this summer. “We really believe that we’re deep at running back, and want to push the running game this year,” Moeller said. Even with three talented backs, Calhoun’s running game will only go as far as their offensive line takes it. The O-line group THOMAS CUMMINGS for the Colts is projected to be made up of Matt DeFalco, Jack Appello, Austin Olson, Dean Paoliseasons,” Moeller said. “If lo and Zach Kaminski. The line has mixed levels of expe- we come out of the first half of the season with two rience, but features plenty of wins or more, we’ll really be muscle. in a good spot to make the “We have several kids on playoffs.” our line over 250 pounds,” The Colts will certainly Moeller said. “We’re very, be a different looking team very big up front.” in 2016. Now it is time to see Calhoun’s defense has switched from a 4-3 scheme to if the substantial makeover a 4-2-5, hoping the change will leads to them playing more meaningful football in late give the unit more flexibility. October. At the linebacker position will be returning senior Nick HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW

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September 10 16 24 30

Garden City @ Herricks Elmont @ Mepham

2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

October 8 15 22 29

G.N. North Sewanhaka @ Jericho @ G.N. South

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CCArey Seahawks will contend in deep conference

very strong. Sciacca and of their running game to graduation, but the team will Lake fill outside backer positions. be in good hands with the The line loses All-Long contingent that is stepping fter bringing home Island tackle Anthony Catain. Senior Zach Dente is a consecutive Long pano, but expect the guys in bruising back who can pick Island Class II chamup yards between the tackles. the trenches to be solid. pionships, Carey saw its 2015 Senior Shaheim Taylor-White Randazzo and Porcasi form a season come to an end with has explosive, game-changing strong pair at defensive end. a 29-15 loss to eventual chamSenior Tyler Bourne, along talent. Taylor-White has the pion MacArthur in the semiwith Nagy, senior Anthony ability to be as good as any final round of the Nassau Todaro and James Pentranback in the conference. Conference II playoffs. When Conte goes to the air, costa will all be in the defenThe Seahawks were still dangerous on offense, averag- he will have an athletic group sive line rotation. The secondary is athletic of capable receivers to throw ing 30 points per game, but and physical. Scorcia, Roselli, to. Senior Connor DeMeo, a they yielded 35 points per returning starter who will be DeMeo, and Joe Pentrancosta contest in the three games they lost, and surrendered far used in the slot and out wide, are components of a talented defensive backfield. too many long-yardage scores. leads the group. Senior Joe The Seahawks will be Sciacca will be used in the Ironically, as the Seahawks tested early and often. After slot or out of the backfield. prepare for what is one of MacArthur, Carey takes on Seniors Antonio Roselli, Joe the county’s toughest schedElmont, Garden City, and Pentrancosta and Dom Scorules, the defense looks to be cia, and junior Alex Lake revamped, while the offense, will all get touches at which has plenty of talent, wide receiver. has a few question marks. Senior Joe Randazzo Head coach Mike Stanley is the league’s top returnhopes to have some of those ing lineman and one of questions answered before the team welcomes in MacAr- the county’s best. After a great junior year at tackthur on opening day. “We’re le, Randazzo will move to moving guys around on the tight end. At 6-foot-4, 255 line and still trying to figure out what works best,” Stanley pounds, he will be a large target for Conte to hook said. “I think we’ll be very up with, and a beast for good on defense, and have a lot of weapons on offense. The opposing defenses to try to corral. offensive line has the talent; Senior Dylan Nagy we just need them to come together as a unit. I like what moves from guard to tackJOE RANDAZZO le. He’s versatile enough I’m seeing thus far.” to play center if need Dan Conte takes over as be. Senior Mike Worsley the starting quarterback. Long Beach. returns as starting center. He showed his mettle when Stanley is excited about Senior Matt Langstrand looks filling in for All-Long Island as good as any lineman on the the makeup of the league. quarterback Mike Catanese “I really believe any of the team. Langstrand will play as a junior. Conte is as tough either guard or tackle. Junior top six teams can beat any as a bar of iron, and is showof the other,” Stanley said. Frank Porcasi will man ing that he can make all the “I tell the guys that there’s one of the tackle positions. passes out of Carey’s spread enough talent in our proSeniors James Pentrancosta attack. He reads and runs gram to win each week, and and Matt Jacobs are battling the ball well, key elements enough talent in others for it out for a starting position in the team’s offense. Junior us to get beat each week.” on the line. Dan Rutigliano gives the Homecoming isn’t until The hard-hitting Dente Seahawks two capable signalthe regular-season finale returns at middle linebacker callers. Oct. 29 versus Kennedy. for a defense that should be The Seahawks lost most

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10 MacArthur 2:00 p.m. 17 @ Elmont 2:00 p.m. 24 @ Garden City 2:00 p.m.

October 1 8 15 21 29

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Clarke Rams a fixture in playoffs side along with sophomore Kandel (6-foot-4, 225 pounds) to be a threat in the air attack. Austin Carman. In the trenches, Boyle Kandel will again assist the is looking for someone to front line opening holes for emerge at nose guard between ball-carriers. ehind a tremendous ends Kandel and Dawson. The Rams return a pair running game, Clarke Senior Francisco Martinez of starting linemen, as well extended its playoff comes off a strong season as as others with some varsity streak to 10 consecutive seaClarke’s kicker. sons and 15 of the last 16 with experience at the position. “We’ve got a good group Senior James Curran is back a trip to the Conference IV that’s working hard,” Boyle at center, and senior Mike semifinals in 2015. explained. “The kids take a The Rams, who won seven Piscitelli returns at right lot of pride in what they do.” games including five straight, guard. The Rams, seeded fourth in “James isn’t the biggest averaged about two passes the 14-team conference, open kid, but he plays smart per contest but had no need at Friends Academy on Sept. with since-graduated tailback and always sticks with his 10. The home opener comes blocks,” Boyle said of CurAaron Dawson and quarran. “Mike’s one of our main a week later against West terback Corey Rosenbloom Hempstead, followed by a trip two-way guys. He’s a very piling up yardage behind a to top-ranked Seaford — the good lineman and we’re solid front line. Both earned Rams’ playoff nemesis three moving him to linebacker on All-County honors. straight years. Homecoming, defense.” Senior right tackle “A couple of things really which is also reunion day for Brian Cornell started a few jelled for us,” head coach the program, takes place Oct. games in 2015 and is a reliJohn Boyle said. “We had a able run blocker, while senior 1 versus Valley Stream South. strong line and a top back in Jordan Moldowsky steps the same season. It’s hard to into a bigger role as the get both of those things to starting left guard. Junior happen at a small school.” Josh Dawson has a nose Rosenbloom, a senior who ahead of the competition rushed for more than 900 yards, is taking over Dawson’s at left tackle, with scrimmages likely to determine spot in the backfield. “Corey who starts. runs with power and speed,” “We have a little more Boyle said. “He hits the hole work to do on offense well and he’s got last year’s than we do defense in experience under his belt.” camp,” Boyle said. “I Senior Besnik Dalipi compliments Rosenbloom at wing think we can be solid defensively right out of back and brings a nice comthe gate.” bination of size and skills. A The Rams have the key two-way contributor, Dalimajority of their experipi is expected to get plenty Besnik dalipi ence on the defensive of touches. “He’s technically side. Piscitelli and sound in whatever he does,” Cornell form the startBoyle said. “It’s always our goal to ing inside linebackers, with Sophomore Sean Russell, Rosenbloom and senior Vinny get to the playoffs,” Boyle who performed well at the JV Trovato on the outside. Junior said. “We’ve got some tough level a year ago, takes over Tyler Abbatiello is also poised opponents right out of the at quarterback. He’s a threebox, so we need to gain to contribute. sport athlete, with wrestling experience quickly.” In the secondary, senior and lacrosse on his resume, Alex Rosenthal can make with a strong arm. “He did a nice job for the JV and gives us things happen at free safety, and Dalipi is the strong safety. a good chance to have a quality passing game,” Boyle said. Caputo is expected to hold down one corner spot with Senior Mike Caputo tops Dalipi’s younger brother, the depth chart at wide Arton, a sophomore, competreceiver, and the coach ing to start on the opposite expects junior tight end Kyle

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0 @ Island Trees 2:00 p.m. 1 17 West Hempstead 2:00 p.m. 24 @ Seaford 2:00 p.m.

October 1 8 15 21 29

V.S. South 2:00 p.m. @ East Rockaway 2:00 p.m. North Shore 2:00 p.m. @ Carle Place 7:00 p.m. Locust Valley 2:00 p.m. photos by Ron manfredi

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East M MEadow adow Jets bring offensive firepower Mascia said. “They run enjoyed a tremendous finwell and close gaps.” ish last season and was the In the secondary, CarJets’ featured back in the lin returns at safety after last few games. “He’s a gifted year after winning ranking among the team’s seven games and reach- athlete who makes defenders leading tacklers. Junior John miss,” Mascia said. “He has ing the Conference I Grigonis, up from JV, will also outstanding lateral moves semifinals, East Meadow has and great hands.” Senior J.R. start at safety. LaRosa and lofty expectations as the No. 2 seed with a myriad of offen- Howell is another dual threat Reyes are the cornerbacks. “I haven’t started a quarterback at wing. sive talent and experience. on defense for probably more When LaRosa goes to the “Our goals are pretty than 10 years,” Mascia said of air, he’ll seek senior receiver high,” Jets head coach Vin LaRosa. “That tells you what Mascia said. “We’ve got a real- Pat Carlin, a 6-foot-3 target kind of athlete he is.” and a returning defensive ly strong senior class. A lot Leading the way up starter. LaRosa and Carlin of these same kids were part showed great chemistry at the front in the trenches will of undefeated middle school be Moresky at nose guard, and JV teams when they were JV level two years ago, Massenior Dave Roldan and Lasyounger. We feel we’ll contend cia said. Senior Nick Forrler kowski at left end, and Ayers will also contribute at widefor a county championship.” and junior Jarin Velasquez out, and senior Paul ImpeBetween its quarterback at right end. “We’re going to riale, another major part of and fullbacks, East Meadow the 2014 JV offense, is another rotate those guys up front and returns three big weapons keep everyone fresh,” Mascia nice option at tight end. that combined for more than said. The offensive front has 1,700 yards rushing and been East Meadow’s breadalmost 20 touchdowns. Masand-butter for more than cia said history is proof the a decade with a handful difference between the first of Division-I recruits. and second year running the Three starters return, Jets’ offense is night and day, which is why he’s super excit- and the only starting spot in question heading ed about senior signal-caller into the Sept. 9 opener Anthony LaRosa’s potential under the lights at Freethis fall. port is center where “Anthony does a great job running the triple option and juniors Tyler Love and Christian Castro are bathas an accurate arm when tling. Seniors Will Ayers we need to throw it,” Mascia (6-4, 270 pounds) and said. “He’s elusive on the Rob Moresky (6-1, 315) ground and can get the ball enter their third varsity downfield. There’s really no weakness to his game.” LaRo- campaigns and will man sa had 11 touchdowns rushing the right side. Senior left KylE BaRKER and six passing scores in 2015. guard Kyle Barker comes off a rock-solid season, The coach is looking for and the tackle spot next returning fullbacks Joe “We’re 100 percent ready to him has junior Liam LasMatchekosky and Mike to go,” he added. “As the No. kowski topping the depth Dolley to do plenty of dam2 seed, we don’t miss anychart. age between the tackles. one. The schedule is always “I don’t know how many Matchekosky (700 yards, five a grind. But we’ve got a teams can match what we’re touchdowns) is a hard-nosed close-knit group and I like bringing back on offense,” senior who didn’t commit a our depth and experience.” Mascia said. single turnover a year ago, The Jets play their home On the defensive side, the while Dolley (500, 3), a junior, opener in Week 2 against is tough to bring down and an coach expects the linebackPlainview-JFK. ers to set the tone. Imperiale accomplished blocker. “I’m and Dolley start inside, with expecting even more from Matchekosky and Barker those guys, to be honest,” on the outside. “They’re all Mascia said. smart, aggressive players,” Senior wing Justin Reyes

By TONy BELLISSIMO

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October 1 7 14 22 29

Oceanside @ Uniondale @ Farmingdale Baldwin Syosset

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East Rockaway Rocks can roll despite challenging numbers

By ANDREW MccLURE

ast Rockaway exceeded expectations in 2015 and hosted a playoff game for the first time since 2010. Despite losing to West Hempstead in the opening round of the postseason, it was a successful year for the Rocks. Once again, the Rocks are the No. 8 seed in Nassau Conference IV, which means they face a very difficult schedule. East Rockaway will have matchups with No. 1 Seaford, No. 2 Locust Valley, the defending conference champions, No. 4 Clarke, and No. 5 West Hempstead. Low numbers are usually a problem for the Rocks, but this year there is virtually no margin for error. East Rockaway will suit up anywhere from 18 to 22 players, with nearly all starters playing both ways. With very few linemen on the roster, the team will rely heavily on a strong backfield. Russ Pajer, in his 22nd season as head coach at his alma mater, expects his team to be competitive, but knows that staying healthy will be imperative. “We’re very much like we were last season, but we don’t have the size or experience on the line,” Pajer said. “We’re going to have a real tough time battling upfront with the bigger and stronger teams in the conference. We will be competitive, because that’s just who we are. These guys just like to play football and get after it.” Tommy Rogers, who earned All-County honors as a junior at tight end, takes over at quarterback. Rogers is athletic and sees the field well. He makes good reads and understands the doublewing formation’s run-first,

Cicero. With Neckpass-second philosophy. Rogles in the middle, ers, who is one of the team and Tierney and captains, won’t run the ball a Panzella on the lot, but his physicality is perfect for the position as he will outside, the team has a good crew at be asked to lead block. When the Rocks throw the ball, Rog- linebacker. The secondary will be composed of ers is more than capable. Alvarez, Rogers, and Parziale. East Rockaway has a pair Pajer needs his team to of talented wingbacks. Senior get through the first couple captain James Tierney, weeks of the season without who earned All-Conference getting banged up. “We have recognition despite being Seaford in week two, so comcom hampered by injuries, is a ing out of that game healthy tough, physical runner who does a great job of moving the is going to be important,” Pajer said. “The guys came chains. Junior Colin Barnes into camp in shape and ready is likely the team’s strongest player. He’s a bruising runner to go. We just can’t afford to lose players to injury. If we who has the strength to get it done between the tackles and keep the guys on the field, we the speed to break away from have every reason to think we’ll be competitive. We’ve would-be tacklers. looked good in practice and Senior Josh Alvarez takes scrimmages.” over at fullback. Alvarez is a big-play guy who is shifty and tough as nails. Alvarez is a situational back who has a knack for getting it done on the third down. Seniors Connor Panzella and Nick Parziale add depth in the backfield for the orange-and-black. Junior Jonathan Starkman and senior Logan Cicero have the inside track at landing tight end positions. Experience and depth are lacking on JAMES TIERNEY both sides of the ball on the line. Senior guard Richie Neckles is the The Rocks open the only returning starter on the season at home when they offensive line. Junior Melvin welcome in Carle Place on Sanabria appears to be the opening day starter at center. Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. Additional home contests are against A pair of sophomores Logan Oyster Bay (Week 3), Clarke Ackerman and Joseph Amabile are in the mix for time in (Week 5), and Mineola in the finale. the trenches. On the defense line, James Fusco, Ackerman, Amabile, and Sanabria will all be in the rotation. The Rocks are strong at end with Barnes and

Colin Barnes

TOMMY ROGERS

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September 10 16 24 30

Carle Place @ Seaford Oyster Bay @ C.S. Harbor

2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

October 8 15 22 29

Clarke @ V.S. South @ Locust Valley Mineola

2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

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Elmont Spartans boast plenty of skill

By TONy BELLISSIMO

or as long as Elmont head coach Jay Hegi can remember, Conference II has never been as deep as it is this season. “I feel we’re a very talented No. 6 seed,” he said. “There could be seven or eight pretty strong teams. We expect to be better than last year, but it’s going to be an extremely competitive conference and schedule.” The Spartans split eight regular-season games in 2015 and lost to eventual county champion MacArthur in the opening round of the playoffs. Hegi is optimistic his skillful club can take a step forward come November and reach the semifinals. “We’re looking to get to Hofstra and maybe do some damage,” he explained. With senior quarterback Aaron Ruthman returning with a season of experience under his belt, one that saw him average 27 attempts per game, opposing defenses should expect a high volume of air traffic. Ruthman completed 132 of 241 passes for 2,130 yards and 23 touchdowns with 14 interceptions. “We’re probably going to throw the ball more than any other team in Nassau County,” Hegi said. “Aaron has an excellent arm and he’s going to do a better job reading defenses. He’s intelligent with a great work ethic, and he’s got an incredible cast of receivers.” While Elmont lacks game experience at wideout, Hegi said each one has something different to offer. “We’ll be praying for good weather every game so we can play to our strengths,” he said. “The first thing I said at the coach’s meeting last spring was our quarterback is returning and 18 — September 8, 2016

workhorses. we’re going to have a nice The strength of the unit group of receivers.” appears to be in the secondsecond The coach said senior ary. The coach is looking Vincent MacDonald is 6-footfor Mathieu and Anderson 3 with quickness and great corner hands. “He doesn’t have much to be lockdown cornerbacks, and for MacDonald game experience, but he’s to be one of the top safesafe skilled and will take advanties in the conference. tage of smaller corners,” Hegi noted. Senior slot receiv- Senior Sevin Malcolm is the other safety, and er Lucas Mathieu is primed for big things after suffering a season-ending broken foot in Week 3 a year ago. Mathieu is the fastest kid on the team and in addition to a key role in the passing game will also Djalo could also see action return kickoffs and punts. at corner. A deep group of Junior Chester Anderson is linebackers includes SpenSpen one of the top athletes in the cer, McNairn, fellow seniors school, Hegi said, and can be elusive after the catch. Senior Lemar Thompson, Kris Thompson and Brandon Van tight end Mychal Holloway Cooten, and juniors Dean will grab an occasional pass Robb and Sebastian GuilGuil and can block. laume. The backfield also lacks varsity experience but boasts plenty of potential with junior Michael Djalo, who saw time on defense last fall after getting called up to varsity following Mathieu’s injury, and sophomore Joshua Milford St. Cyr, who was a force at the JV level. Senior center Chad Muscadi is the lone returning starter on the offensive line. “He’s a quality shot-gun snapper,” Hegi said. A pair AARON RUTHMAN of sophomores, Emmanuel Flemming and Klay Dehaney, could crack Ruthman returns to the starting lineup at guard, while seniors Darian Spencer punting duties, while and Tevaun McNairn are the Anderson will handle kicks. “We’re expecting a lot of lead candidates at tackle. close games where special Defensively, the Spartans teams could be a factor,” are reverting back to a 3-5 Hegi said. base alignment they had Elmont’s first two games success with not long ago. come against district rivals. Up front, senior nose guard Jaydel Richardson can create The Spartans open on the road against Sewanhaka on some havoc in the trenches. Sept. 10 and then host Carey Holloway and Flemming a week later. Last year they comprise the starting ends, and Hegi expects the trio to be beat Sewanhaka, 34-6, and HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW

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Garden City Kennedy @ MacArthur Mepham @ Jericho

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Freeport Red Devils stocked at skill positions

By ANDREW MccLURE

reeport got the 2015 season off to a strong start, but ran into a buzz saw in eventual conference champion Farmingdale in the final week of the regular season, and had a repeat meeting with the Dalers in the opening round of the playoffs. In each of the games, the Red Devils were able to put plenty of points on the board, but couldn’t slow down a Farmingdale offense that averaged nearly 40 points per contest. Graduation left Freeport needing to fill a lot of holes on the line on both sides of the ball, but the Red Devils are as deep at the skill positions as they’ve been in a long time. If they stay healthy, expect Freeport, along with Farmingdale, East Meadow, and Oceanside to be among the teams to beat in Nassau Conference I. Head coach Russ Cellan likes the makeup of his team. “We lost everyone on the line, but it’s been awhile since we’ve had this many guys at the skill positions who can create like this group,” Cellan said. “You’d love to have experience both on the line and at the skill positions, but if you have to pick one or the other to be strong, I’ll take it at the skill positions every time.” Quarterback Rashad Tucker is back for his third year at the helm of Freeport’s vaunted spread attack. Tucker is as remarkable an open-field runner as you’ll see at the high school level, but he is far from one-dimensional. He threw 13 touchdown passes as a junior, and, with the weapons he’ll have in 2016, opposing defenses will have their hands full. Tucker is a shutdown corner on the defensive side of the ball. 20 — September 8, 2016

A talented secJahred Wray returns as ondary comprising the feature back. Wray is not Tucker and Campthe biggest back around, but his speed, strength, and intel- bell on the corners, and Olivier and Hood at safety ligence make him one of the positions should be a big county’s top running backs. strength for Freeport. SophSoph Wray’s talent will also be on omore Justin Lescoflair will display at rover on defense. Senior Jaelin Hood will be be in the mix at safety as well. Cruz and defensive end one of Tucker’s targets. Hood, Julio Batista will be tough who will line up in the slot, has outstanding speed and the upfront on the defensive line for the Red Devils, with ability to make things hapMeyvecci, Quiles, Dejesus, pen after the catch. Seniors and Dewar all in the rotation. Nicolas Olivier and Elyjah Fitzsimmons and Thomas Campbell, a transfer from make up a strong tandem at Christ the King, are a pair of inside linebacker. Kicker Will talented players who opponents will have to account for. Presbrey returns for his third season. Freshman Terrance Freeport will have an early Edmond, whose father was an NCAA wrestling champion at season test when No. 2 East Meadow comes to town for Tennessee in 1985 and whose brother won the Thorp Award at Freeport in 2006, will be a big part of the present and future. Aaje Grayson, a transfer from St. Peter’s (Staten Island), will be hard to keep off the field. The talented junior will play multiple positions on offense and will be part of the secondary on defense. Robert Fitzsimmons, a 6-foot-4, 230-pound junior, anchors the offensive line at left tackle. Fitzsimmons will do double duty JOEL CRUZ as Freeport’s middle linebacker. Guard Joel Cruz (6-3, 310) will be a handthe opener on Friday, Sept. 9 ful on both sides of the ball. Fitzsimmons and Cruz, along at 6:30 p.m. The scoreboard with Tucker and Wray, are the always seems to light up when the two teams do team’s captains. battle. Junior guard John The Red Devils also face Meyvecci, senior center Savlocal rivals Baldwin (Week ion Dewar, and senior tackle 4) and Oceanside (Week 8) Dashaun Thomas round out down the road. Homecoman offensive front that is geting is Oct. 8 versus Plainting better each day. Senior view. Isaiah Louder, sophomore Gerard Smikle, and juniors Icke Quiles and Jordy Dejesus will also be in the rotation. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW

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September 9 17 24 30

East Meadow @ Uniondale Baldwin @ Farmingdale

6:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

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Plainview @ Syosset Oceanside @ V.S. Central

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HeWlett He Bulldogs banking on experience factor presence felt at blazing speed and starting middle linebacker experience. “He’s our fastest after not playing kid,” said Iaquinta, who noted both ways last hile Hewlett returns Hillsberg holds the school fall. McMahon, record for longest kickoff as much varsity last year’s return (98-yard touchdown) experience as any middle lineand will also be a key on speteam in Conference III, head backer who cial teams. “We need to get coach Jay Iaquinta stressed earned Allthe ball in his hands.” the importance of the BullConference Senior Jake Levitz takes dogs’ ability to stay healthy honors while over as starting quarterback with a diminished roster of leading the Bulldogs in after playing in every game, 30, down roughly 10 bodies tackles, moves to an end and starting the finale, last compared to most years. spot. Senior Jarel Wilson season. “He’s a good decision “I’m concerned about returns to the linebacker maker who’s worked on his depth, but everyone will concorps and will play outside passing,” Iaquinta said. “He tribute,” Iaquinta said. “We along with junior Chris looked solid and confident usually look for 18 starters Rodriguez. Depth comes in between both sides of the ball, during offseason drills.” the form of senior Brian Hewlett’s leading receiver, with a handful of kids going Minowitz. junior Matt Mannino, returns both ways. It’s going to be a Up front, Mannino lines very competitive conference.” and at 6-foot-3 provides a big up opposite McMahon, with target. He’s a smooth route The Bulldogs come off a Bromfeld and fellow senior runner with good hands, disappointing non-playoff Sulalman Hameed at tackle. Iaquainta said. Senior Benji season that began with a Kadosh and sophomore tough loss to Floral Park. Vinny Morello will also They finished 3-5 and a contribute at wideout. couple of power points from Senior tight end Wyatt cracking the top eight in the McMahon, a four-year standings. “We didn’t make enough big plays on offense,” member of the varsity, Iaquinta said. “In high school could prove a matchup advantage with his 6-3, football, you can’t rely on driving the ball down the field 240-pound frame. He’s also an accomplished all the time.” blocker. This year, Iaquinta said The Bulldogs return Hewlett is equipped with two starters and a bunch some big-play ability. “I’m of varsity experience sure hoping we’ll score more to the offensive front. with the skill position kids Senior tackle Zach Bromwe’re bringing back,” he JAKE LEVITZ feld (6-6, 250) and senior explained. guard Dennis Noble (6-6. Senior Jordan Carlo leads the read-option ground attack 280) will anchor the unit The secondary is led by from opposite sides. Junior after earning honorable junior safety Gavin Adler. Gene Pasquale, up from JV, mention All-County in 2015. He’s joined at the position assumes the starting center He rushed for more than 800 by senior Coby Applebaum yards and scored eight touch- job. Senior Omer Mehanovic will hold down the tackle spot and Morello, while Kadosh downs. “He had a great year next to Noble after putting on and senior Beau Rochler and we’re expecting more of handle the cornerback. muscle during the offseason, the same,” Iaquinta said. “It The kicking and punting while seniors Jake Zeidman, came as a bit of a surprise game appears in good shape Adam Jablon and Nate Manbecause he didn’t run the with senior Matthew Gerzano vie for a starting nod at ball a lot at the JV level. He shon returning. guard after contributing at has good size and runs with “We’re looking forward the varsity level last season. power and athleticism.” to being competitive,” On defense, Iaquinta is At the wing position, looking for Carlo to make his Iaquinta said. “Every team senior Dan Hillsberg brings

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Wyatt McMahon

appears to have question marks.” Hewlett opens at Lynbrook on Sept. 10. The nearby rivals didn’t play each other last season. The Bulldogs get a visit from defending county champion Plainedge the following week and close out the first half of the schedule with a Friday evening game versus Lawrence in Week 4.

DAN HILLSBERG

Schedule

September 10 16 23 30

@ Lynbrook Plainedge @ South Side Lawrence

2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

October 8 15 22 29

Glen Cove 2:00 p.m. @ Wantagh 2:00 p.m. Roosevelt 4:00 p.m. @ New Hyde Park 2:00 p.m.

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Kennedy Cougars excited for opening kickoff

has impressed impressive seniors is Ryder his coaches this Lampert, a corner and widesummer on the out for the club. Against field with his Manhasset, Lampert shined he disappointment of motor and intelintel bright, returning and catchlast fall has not gone away for Kennedy head ing a touchdown, and record- ligence. Senior Alec ing an interception. Accordcoach Tom Durnin and his Dean will be ing to Durnin, Lampert’s returning players. After moving competitive nature sets him beginning 2015 as the No. 14 into the apart from most. seed in Conference II, the starting “He gets insane if anyone Cougars impressed throughquartermakes a catch on him,” he out much of their season, back role this season, after said. “He wants to knock and entered their final game against Manhasset needing a down and pick off every ball. going 2-0 in a pair of spot starts last fall. He has dealt Every little thing to him is a win to reach the playoffs. But, Kennedy’s surprising challenge and a competition.” with some injury issues this Lampert also has a high IQ summer, but has still inspired run saw a soul-crushing finfor the game, and has become plenty of confidence from his ish, as the team was unable head coach. a major asset for Durnin out to convert on a key drive late “He’s just super smart, and in regulation time against the on the field. “He knows where is a great kid,” Durnin said. everyone is supposed to go at Indians, and eventually fell “He’s had a great attitude, all times,” Durnin said. “It’s in double-overtime in their nice to have a guy like finale. “That last game was a that out there, who can heartbreaker,” Durnin said. be kind of an extension “We proved that we weren’t of the coaching staff.” ready for that stage.” Another talented Now a new season begins multi-position player for Durnin and his squad, and it is time to turn the page. for the Cougars is Jack Jones. This senior does it And thanks to some fortuall for the team, playing itous scheduling, Kennedy will have a grand opportunity at tight end, running back and linebacker, while also to do just that in the opening week. The Cougars will begin serving a leadership role as a second-year team their season by hosting the captain. very same Manhasset squad Alongside Jones in the that denied them a playoff backfield this season will berth last Halloween. be senior Dom Brocco. In “The guys are obviously his junior season, Brocco DOM BROCCO fired up for it,” Durnin said. had a major impact for “There seems to be a rivalry Kennedy, rushing for 1,100 brewing between these two yards and 13 touchdowns, and teams. Hopefully it’s like last and has always taken the taking home all-county honyear, except we come out on approach where he was just orable mention honors. He top this time.” Kennedy has been training will be counted on for more of one play away from being a starter. And that’s why he hard in the heat this summer, the same this season. Ryan Rodriguez and James was undefeated in his relief holding five workouts a week. duties.” Player attendance has report- Delsgnoire will give the There is plenty of talent Cougars plenty of size and edly been strong. on Kennedy’s roster. Now The Cougars are the No. 11 skill on the offensive line. Rodriguez clocks in at around the biggest question is, will seed in Conference II. While the team be mentally tough an improvement on last year’s six-feet and two-inches, and enough to get the job done combines plenty of athprojection, Durnin hopes his during crunch time? leticism with his big frame. senior-laden squad can visit “We need to understand Delsgnoire, who also starts at much higher places. inside linebacker for the club, that it is a four-quarter One of Kennedy’s most By JOE GALOTTI

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Jack Jones

game and be able to finish close games,” Durnin said. “Hopefully this year, with the seniors we have coming back, we’ll be on the other end on some of these close ones.”

RYDER LAMPERT

Schedule

September 10 17 24 30

Manhasset @ Jericho @ Long Beach Sewanhaka

2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

October 8 15 22 29

@ Elmont Jericho G.N. South @ Carey

2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

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Lawrence Golden Tornadoes aim to regain crown a throwback guy and a good receiver, had about five cartechnician,” Martillotti said. ries per game. “He’s a strong Var At left guard, senior Jeff Vardownhill runner, and he’s gas is stepping into a startshifty,” Martillotti said. “He’s ailing to reach the ing role after getting snaps making the natural progressemifinals at Hofstra sion in our offense many guys as a reserve a year ago. last season was far Though Lawrence’s have made before him. He can more the exception than the make defenders miss.” Stays, a roster size won’t add up rule for Lawrence, which to last year’s, Martillotti returning defensive starter, is suffered a first-round playoff is planning to use as few big, strong and fast, the coach defeat against Conference III two-way starters as posnoted. “On any day he can be newcomer Roosevelt on the sible. The strength of the heels of winning four straight the best-looking kid in unidefense could be up front with form,” Martillotti said. “He’s county and three straight Stays and senior Naijer Gilgot a football player’s body.” Long Island championships. The quarterback situation lespie serving as edge rushThe Golden Tornadoes, has senior Akym Land at the ers, and sophomore Jaevon who finished 4-5 overall and Johnson and Jairo Amaya as top of the depth chart but didn’t reach the semis for the first time in a decade, are coming off a pair of consider- run-stuffing tackles. In the secondary, Danny able injuries. He suffered a looking to get back on top knee injury against Plainedge Amaya, the unit’s captain, but have some work to do. leads the way at strong last fall and never returned, “We have a lot of young guys safety. “He’s aggressive and undergoing surgery as a and we’re throwing a lot of can force turnovers,” Marresult, and then broke a leg the playbook at them,” head in the spring. Land quartercoach Joe Martillotti said. backed the JV to an unde“We’re behind where we’re feated 2014 campaign. used to being at this point, “He has great velocity but we’ll get there. on his throws and makes “Last year we had problems in the red zone offensive- all the right reads,” said Martillotti, who also has ly, and we didn’t get off the field fast enough on defense,” sophomore Christian Fredericks, who will get he added. “We’ve got more some touches out of the big-play ability this season, but most of our starting posi- backfield, and junior N.J. Serrette, at the position. tions are up in the air.” Junior Danny Amaya Lawrence is seeded second is a sure-handed receiver in a wide-open conference that has not a single All-Coun- who runs sharp routes, ty player returning among 14 catches the ball in traffic, and blocks well. Senior teams. Newcomer Wantagh JACK LANZILOTTA is ranked on top, with defend- Bryan Tarrant also returns and improved his ing champion Plainedge No. speed and blocking ability 3 and Roosevelt at No. 4. “I think Wantagh and Roosevelt during summer drills. Junior tillotti said. Senior Alberto Leguerre, the team’s quickCarlos Duran is a vertical will be the biggest obstacles, est player, is at cornerback threat, and junior tight end and Plainedge has been to the finals five years in a row,” Christian Rodas moves like a along with Duran and wideout and can see time as a juniors Isaiah Godwin and Martillotti said. Chris Vinas. Junior Jordan slot receiver as well. It’s at the skill positions Amezquita works at free The front line is a work where Lawrence will look to safety. At linebacker, it’ll in progress with only one hold an advantage over the be Rodas in the middle full-time starter back in the competition. Juniors Chris between seniors Jack LanziCollier and Suquan Stays com- fold and six kids battling for lotta and Joel Blanco. three openings. Senior Jairo prise a formidable tandem at The Golden Tornadoes Amaya is versatile enough to tailback after playing limited play anywhere on the line but open Sept. 10 at South Side. offensive roles a year ago. is slated for left tackle. “He’s Collier, who moves from slot

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Danny Amaya

JAIRO AMAYA

Schedule

September 10 17 24 30

@ South Side Division Plainedge @ Hewlett

2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

October 8 14 22 29

@ Wantagh Bethpage Lynbrook @ Roosevelt

2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

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Long Beach Marines pack plenty of potential

By TONy BELLISSIMO

ith numbers near its norm of 30, health is again the top priority for a Long Beach team looking to reach the Conference II semifinals at Hofstra a year after sneaking into the playoffs as the final seed following just a pair of regularseason victories. “For the most part, we played well shorthanded last year,” head coach Scott Martin said. “We battled through a lot of injuries. We’re bringing back a lot of talent, but it’s important we stay healthy.” The Marines, seeded fifth in the 14-team conference, open Sept. 9 under the lights at home against Herricks. Winless in five road tries in 2015, including a 24-7 firstround playoff defeat at Garden City, many of their tougher tests this season require a bus trip. Long Beach visits No. 4 Mepham, No. 3 Carey, and No. 2 Garden City. “We’ve got a lot of potential, but it’s never an easy schedule,” Martin said. “If everything falls into place, we’re expecting to have a fun and successful year.” The offense has some major pieces of the puzzle in place, led by senior quarterback Sam Brown (1,400 yards, 12 passing touchdowns), senior running back Tyreek Bromley, and senior receiver Vincent Deale. The 6-foot-1 Brown earned All-County honors a year ago and is a smart decisionmaker with a strong arm and quick enough feet to escape pressure situations. “His abilities allow us to open up the playbook,” Martin said. “There’s nothing we can’t do offensively. He’s not a running 28 — September 8, 2016

due quarterback, but we can call draws up the middle and he’ll to a bout of gain a bunch of yards.” mono. Bromley, who was hamSenior Joe pered by a few injuries last Morelli tops season, has All-County the depth potential, Martin said. He’s a chart at right four-year varsity player and tackle, making a vital two-way starter in the him a two-way backfield and linebacker. He starter in the rushed for 200 yards in the trenches, while season-opening loss to Carey juniors Danny and finished with 450 yards Susi and Jack while missing parts of four Shortell, along with games. He had turf toe and sophomore George a concussion. “Tyreek’s in Weisendanger, set great physical shape and if the tone at guard. he’s healthy, he’ll have 1,000 Defensively, Maryards and be one of our leadtin will be counting ing tacklers,” Martin said. on many of the same Senior fullback/tight end faces to get the job done. Thomas Rutherig and junior Chris Stackhouse will also get The strength of the unit is at linebacker with Rutherig in some carries. Rutherig is a quality blocker with passcatching ability. Deale is the team’s leading returning receiver and while not the biggest target, he possesses excellent speed and hands. “He can pick up a lot of yards after the catch,” Martin said. Deale will also be a factor on special teams as a kickoff and punt returner. Two others with varsity experience at wideout are back in the fold — seniors SAM BROWN Brian Dingle and Cole Hell — giving Brown plenty to work with in the the middle, and Bromley passing game. and Stackhouse on the outThe Marines bring back a pair of starters on the O-line. side. “We’re really strong at linebacker and we’re going Junior Sean McCarthy (6-2, to be relying on those three 260 pounds) brings size, strength, and experience after guys to be workhorses,” Martin noted. adapting well to the center Safeties Deale and Dingle position last fall. He enrolled lead a secondary that in several camps during the includes Hell and junior offseason, Martin said, and Deon Ray at cornerback. will anchor the group along A healthy defensive front with senior left tackle TJ will go a long way in deterFarrell, who was kept off the field for six games last season mining Long Beach’s sucHIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW

cess, the coach said. McCarthy and Farrell are the tackles, and Morelli and senior Quentin Rowland will work the edge. Senior Marc Rivera proved a reliable kicker a year ago, converting better than 90 percent of extra-point attempts.

Tyreek Bromley

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September

9 Herricks 16 @ Mepham 24 Kennedy

7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

October 1 8 15 22 29

@ Carey Manhasset @ Garden City @ G.N. North MacArthur

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Lynbrook Playoffs a goal for revamped Owls or free safety in the Paris, who was slowed at 3-5 scheme, with Renz, times last season by a foot seniors Alan Forsyth and injury but was highly producJordy Garcia, and junior tive on both sides of the ball ith its streak of Gerard D’Agostino getting when healthy. “Nick’s a very consecutive playoff the bulk of the work in the talented runner and probably appearances at trenches. double digits, Lynbrook, off a the best athlete in the senior Senior Peter Hoeflinger, class,” LoCicero said. “He’s 3-6 campaign that included a one of the team’s standouts couple of hard-fought defeats tough and elusive.” Returnin the weight room, is a welling to the gridiron after an against eventual Conference rounded linebacker and a exceptional campaign for the III champion Plainedge and key to the unit’s success. runner-up Glen Cove, will try JV in 2014 is senior running Junior Steven Hendrickson back Kyle Yeager, who can be to keep it going with only a burst onto the scene this handful of starters returning. a factor after sitting out last summer, LoCicero said, and season. He’ll get some touches “We’re very young, but seeks a spot in the starting along with sophomore Jonawe’re not the only team in lineup, as does senior Paul the conference with question than Cabral-Martin. Scibelli, who like Yeager is marks,” Owls head coach No full-time starters are making a return to the sport. Steve LoCicero said. “Last back on the line, making it an In the secondary, Tuzzio and year we played some of our area of concern but not withCabral-Martin are the likely best football against the betout talent. The Owls allowed starting cornerbacks, and ter teams and set a school only one sack last season, a senior Dominick Sinapoli will record for passing yards in a statistic almost impossible to season. Now we’re looking to duplicate regardless of perkeep our playoff streak alive.” sonnel. Junior Matt Renz, The coach said Lynbrook, another three-sport athlete seeded No. 8, won’t be throw(wrestling, lacrosse), takes ing the ball nearly as much as over at center. “He’s a it did in 2015 when Zach LoCi- strong, hard-working kid,” cero rolled up 1,770 yards. LoCicero said. Senior Tim However, the Owls’ leading Steinert is slated to start at receiver returns — Nick right guard, while senior Tuzzio’s 43 catches set a new Nick Valoglou can play program mark — and the unit guard or tackle. Up to five has potential if the front line players are vying for the holds up. other two starting jobs, Tuzzio, a senior three-sport including sophomores athlete (basketball, baseball), Addison Molinari and is quick and shifty. “He’s James Murray. NICK TUZZIO a dynamic athlete and has At the top of the depth every instinct in a football chart at quarterback is player a coach would want,” junior Joey Castillo, a forLoCicero said. “We’ll need to mer transfer from Longget him the ball because he look to make an impact at wood in Suffolk County who can make things happen.” worked a lot on his game dur- safety. Senior Jack Maroney is a Castillo (punter) and ing the offseason, LoCicero feisty receiver who can help said. “He’s got a live arm and junior Spencer Sunderberg the offense move the chains, (kicker) are expected to he can run,” he said. “He’s a and senior Ibrahim Rugoda handle the footwork. true dual threat.” Castillo as is a newcomer with good size well, is backed up by sophoThe Owls will be tested (6-foot-1) and hands. Junior out of the gate Sept. 10 by a more Jack Fagan, who will Tommy Urena, a starting Hewlett team with as many contribute on special teams guard a year ago, moves to returning varsity performas a returner and potentially tight end and can run, catch ers as any school in Conferat wideout. and block. The defense features some ence III. Lynbrook will also The ground attack is host Floral Park, Roosevelt interesting pieces. Paris will spearheaded by senior Nick and Roslyn. set the tone from linebacker

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Nick Paris

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September

10 Hewlett 17 @ Wantagh 24 Floral Park

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MacArthur M Arthur Rebuilt Generals try to defend championship ing on the match-up.” after starting on junior varsity MacArthur is back last year. “He has some good in the same league after size to him,” Fehrenbach said. flipping back and forth “He has a lively arm.” resh off its first county between Conferences Some of Acquavella’s title in 13 years, MacArI and II five times in a receiving targets include thur is aiming for seven-year stretch from Mike Maringelli, Kyle Draghi a repeat with mostly new 2008 to 2015. The Gener Generand Mike Manfredo. Junior pieces. als are seeded first, but Jack Leograde is slated to MacArthur graduated the Fehrenbach said replacstart at tight end. bulk of last year’s starters ing last year’s veteran leadincluding nearly all of its Senior Tom Cummings will ership will not be an easy task. offensive scoring during a 9-3 be a featured running back “Not only did we lose good season where the Generals after receiving some playing players but we lost some great exceeded 30 points in half time last fall including a touchleaders,” he said. “We need their games and above 20 down run in a 28-6 win against to see who is going to step up in all but one. The historic Sewanhaka. Fehrenbach plans and take the reins.” season culminated in a 28-14 to use a deep rotation in the MacArthur will be chal-win over local rival Wantagh backfield that includes Calvin lenged right out of the gate in the Nassau County Confer- Louie, Sean Looney, Brian with a road game at Carey to ence II finals before falling Mondella, Benny Orlando and start the season on Sept. 10. just short of a Long Island Kyle Robbins. Other scheduling highlights championship with a 41-33 O’Shea anchors a deep include a Friday night home setback to Newfield. MacArthur’s defensive line game against Garden City on “There are a lot of new that Fehrenbach expects to be Oct. 7 and the regular-season faces that are going to be on able to put plenty of pressure the field,” said MacArthur on opposing quarterbacks. head coach Bobby FehrenFehrenbach said Leobach, who lost seven threegrade made strides early year starters from last year’s in preseason practices title team. “It’s a matter of the and could take up one of kids getting their feet wet.” the defensive end spots. MacArthur lost all of its Louie will patrol the starting running backs and middle of the defense at receivers from last year, but linebacker. returns senior offensive tackFehrenbach said defenle Ryan O’Shea to anchor the sive strategy will change line. O’Shea was named to the game to game depending All-Long Team and earned on what offense they are second-team All-State honors. facing. The Generals can O’Shea leads the trenches march out of a 3-5, 5-2 or with returning junior line4-4 formation depending RYAN O’SHEA men Joe Razza and Kevin on the match-up and with Tierney along with senior a strong defensive front Tom Carroll. Senior Justin can get pressure on the Calderon and junior Antonio quarterback without sacrific- finale on Oct. 29 versus Fernandez are also expected ing pass coverage. Last year Long Beach. Neighborhood to play a large role on the MacArthur held teams to 21 rival Wantagh is not on offensive line. points or under in 10 games slate this fall after moving MacArthur’s explosive including 28-0 shutout against down to Conference III due offense last year was led by Elmont in the first round of to a drop in enrollment. senior quarterback Jimmy the playoffs. “It’s going to be a comKelleher, who is among the petitive conference,” Feh“We have a lot of guys we many skilled players the renbach said. “There are can fly around,” said FehrenGenerals lost to graduation. at least six teams that have bach of the depth and flexJunior 6-foot-1 quarterback ibility expected out of MacAr- a legitimate shot at getting Kyle Acquavella is slated to thur’s defense in 2016. “We can to the semis at Hofstra and take the reins under center getting to the finals.” go with different sets depend-

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Mike Manfredo

TOM CUMMINGS

Schedule

September 10 17 23 30

@ Carey Sewanhaka Mepham @ Mahnasset

2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

October 7 14 22 29

Garden City Elmont @ Herricks @ Long Beach

7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

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Malverne Mules set sights on a return to playoffs are senior Marco Rowe, who’s likely starter. Sophomore explosive in the open field, Mason Richards, up from JV, and senior Noah Tyson, a poscould start at center. Senior session-type who can move Luke Burroughs is vying for oming off an appearthe chains. a guard position, and junior ance in the Conference The ground attack should Radae Teachey is in the mix IV playoffs — despite a be in capable hands if senior controversial forfeit of one of at tackle. Amari Reyes proves healthy. With senior Dante Lacroix the program’s biggest victoHe suffered a shoulder injury ries (a 32-30 upset of Seaford) at quarterback and senior a year ago that required sur-Maurice Teachey Jr. returning in a long time — Malverne gery during the offseason. to his natural position at wide will try to get its front line to “He’s an All-County caliber receiver, the offense possesses jell around a nice collection running back who can go a 1-2 punch few opponents can of skill players and prove a outside or inside,” Lockwood match. Lacroix had four rushhandful in 2016. said. “He has great vision and ing touchdowns in last year’s “Prior to last year, we felt can be a home-run hitter.” season-opening win over we were a game away from Such is life in Conference Friends Academy before going IV, the Mules are counting contending the previous two down with a busted shoulder. seasons,” head coach Kito on many of the same faces to Teachey became the starting Lockwood said. “Beating make an impact on defense. signal-caller the following Seaford was a game-changer. The area with the most depth week and went on to earn All- is linebacker. Richard, MontIf was deflating to have the County honors. win taken away, but the kids gomery, Duran, and seniors Elijah Lewis, Tyler Curra and “Dante looks great in handled it well. We were fortucamp,” Lockwood said. nate enough to sneak into the “He’s a double-threat who playoffs and gave it our best can get the ball downfield shot against Locust Valley.” with his arm strength.” The Mules, who went 3-6 Teachey Jr. has gamein results decided on the field, are the No. 7 seed in the changing speed and will provide a mismatch split14-team conference and open wide. Last year he rushed at Cold Spring Harbor on and passed for more than Sept. 10. Half of their games will be played under the lights 500 yards and totaled a dozen touchdowns. “He’s on Friday, including home dynamic,” Lockwood said. contests against Seaford “He’s an elusive athlete.” (Week 4) and North Shore The coach noted (Week 7.) “We were in the disreceiver is Malverne’s cussion to be seeded as high deepest position on either as four or five,” Lockwood side of the ball, and some noted. “Even where we’re at, MAURICE TEACHEY JR. of the same faces will we play the top three seeds. make its special teams There’s no week to take off dangerous. Sophomore and every game is big.” Jovani Duran will see time at Clark Jean-Baptiste will Lockwood can’t stress enough the importance of the wideout and tight end follow- all contribute. Lewis also handles punting and kicking an impressive showing offensive front. Two starters return; senior guard Brandon at the varsity level as a fresh- ing duties. The secondary man. “Jovani had a big game features Teachey Jr. at free Degand and junior guard/ safety, and Reyes and Rowe against Mineola,” Lockwood tackle Andrew Washington. at cornerback. Up front, said. “He has nice size and “Brandon has been our top Adeyeye, Degand and Radae good hands, and he’s only lineman the past two years, Teachey are keys to stopgoing to get better.” and Andrew played at a high ping the run. Senior Mikal Montgomlevel last season,” Lockwood “Anything less than a ery is another playmaker at said. “The line is a work in playoff spot would be a Lacroix’s disposal. He can progress, but there’s defidisappointment,” Lockwood make things happen after the said. nitely talent to work with.” catch. Additional weapons Senior Phil Adeyeye is a

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Amari Reyes

ANDREW WASHINGTON

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September

9 @ C.S. Harbor 7:00 p.m. 17 @ Locust Valley 2:00 p.m. 24 Friends Aca. 2:00 p.m.

October 1 8 14 22 29

Seaford @ W Hempstead @ Mineola North Shore Island Trees

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MephaM Mepha Pirates set goal to sail into semifinals a varsity newcomer, will both the receivers and has a very return to the field after injuinju good understanding of the ries sidelined them in 2015. offense,” Cracco said of Projos. Among the fresher faces A top target for Projos epham is eyeing an that have shown promise eighth straight trip to is Jeremy Lissade, a senior are three sophomores: Rudy wide receiver who earned a the postseason with Figueroa, an offensive lineline visions of reaching the Hofstra track county championship in man and linebacker, AlexanAlexan the 100 meters. “Jeremy has semifinal stage this fall. The der Mroz, a running back tremendous speed and great Pirates posted a 5-3 regular and defensive back, and athletic ability,” Cracco said. season last year before a firstAnthony Novello, a Lining up alongside Lissade round loss to eventual Conferwide receiver and is senior Matthew Conry, a ence II runner-up Wantagh. defensive back. slot receiver who also serves Head coach Anthony “He’s a good Cracco has watched his 46-man as a running back behind route runner Valentino and Parzych. “He’s a squad work exceptionally and understands dynamic kid who is extremely hard this summer. Seeded No. how to get open; fast and tough and runs good 4 in Conference II, the Pirates defensively, he has routes,” Cracco said. could continue the streak and good instincts and sees the Senior Davin Jones is a twomake it back to the county field well,” Cracco said about way starter who anchors both semifinals for the first time Novello. lines as an offensive guard and since 2010. After a year off, Rich BianBian a defensive tackle and end. “The kids have dedicated caniello, the team’s former themselves throughout the off- Also a linebacker, the 5-foot10, 245-pound Jones is one season and through the early of the strongest players stages of camp,” he said. Cracco has ever coached. Seven players who clocked He muscled his way to significant time last season five sacks in his defensive have returned. Among them debut last season. are multi-skilled senior run“He’s broken a bunch ning backs who’ll spearhead a base offense that features two- of our records in the weight room over the sumback sets. Michael Valentino, an All-County Honorable Men- mer,” Cracco said. “He’s a tough player with tremention last year who is a lateraldous strength who should moving, elusive rusher and have a fantastic year.” a gifted receiver, and Dylon Junior Michael Osorio Parzych, who runs low and roughshod over defenders, are is another two-way lineman, an offensive tackle a complementary duo. and defensive end who “We can use Dylon in the DaVin Jones started every game both running game and that frees ways last year. us up to line Mike up in some The Pirates installed a different spots and create 4-2-5 nickel defense last season defensive coordinator, will match-up problems for the return as the special teams and will run it again. While defense,” Cracco said. coach. Projos will take on Lissade and Conry will spend Junior signal caller Mike punting duties and serve as a time in the secondary, Tristan Projos will again command potential offensive threat on Saade, a senior who played the team’s no-huddle spread fourth downs. Kevin McCleoffense that also uses sets with strong safety last season, will neghan, a junior and varsity one back and four wide receiv- slide into a linebacker slot. newbie, is the place kicker. Senior Bryan Davis and Valers. Projos moved to quarterMepham’s season kicks back for the first time last year entino will help shore up the off on the road against Great safety positions. and ended up a starter. Neck North, a newcomer to Connor Molloy, a 6-foot-2, “He really developed during the season and over the course 250-pound sophomore at offen- Conference II that Cracco of this summer he’s developed sive tackle, and Kushal Thapa, has never faced during his nine years as head coach. In a great deal of chemistry with a senior offensive guard and

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Jeremy Lissade

week two, the Pirates travel to Long Beach for a Friday night game under the lights. Cross-town rival Calhoun will visit for homecoming on Sept. 30.

Mike Valentino

Schedule

September 10 16 23 30

@ G.N. North Long Beach @ MacArthur Calhoun

2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

October 8 15 22 29

@ Sewanhaka Carey @ Elmont Garden City

2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

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Oceanside Sailors stack up well in trenches effort at the line be the starting center. Senior of scrimmage right tackle Jake Gross had to set the tone. a growth spurt during the Senior Austin ceanside rewrote some offseason, and junior Ben Chapman, its Blankopf can also contribute of its history books a top pass at several spots. year ago, going underusher, can Junior Tommy Heuer feated in the regular season be a force takes over as the starting for the first time since 1955 at end. quarterback after getting a and making its first appear“He’s taste of varsity action last ance in the county finals in the allalmost 40 seasons. The Sailors fall. He’s a captain and somearound one Blount said makes smart finished 10-1, with the lone package defeat coming to Farmingdale decisions. “We’re putting a and our in the Conference I title game. lot on his plate, but he’s athmost physical letic and has a nice arm,” the Last season marked D-lineman,” coach explained. “He’s 6-foot Oceanside’s fifth trip to the Blount noted. and still growing.” semifinals at Hofstra in six Paul Schell Heuer’s options in the years, and head coach Rob moves to end from tackle, passing game are plentiBlount is looking for more while Scibelli, Vincent Schell ful. Junior Dylan Judd, the of the same from his thirdand junior Andrew Gustaferi top returning receiver, had seeded squad. “We were 0-4 will focus stuffing runners up five of his 16 receptions in in the semis before last year, the middle. 2015 result in a touchdown. so it was great to finally get He’s 6-1 and will also to the finals,” he said. “We rebounded from a tough 2014. take some handoffs, much like shifty junior This year we’ve got probably Derek Cruz, a standout the toughest schedule we’ve tailback for the JV who had, but we’re pretty experienced and the kids know what scored Oceanside’s first touchdown in last year’s the expectations are.” semifinal playoff win The Sailors, who open over Massapequa. Senior Sept. 10 at Hicksville before Vincent Vollaro and kicking off the home slate under the Friday night lights sophomore Jake Lazzaro are additional targets. on the 16th against FarmThe primary ball-caringdale in a rematch of last rier will be senior Gabe year’s championship battle, figure to be a handful up front Ruiz, who comes off a 400-yard, four-touchdown on both sides of the ball. A trio of offensive linemen season on 60 attempts. TOMMY HEUER “He’s elusive and also who started all 11 games last runs with a little bit of season return: senior Paul power,” Blount said. Schell at left guard, junior The coach said inside When the offense can’t proVincent Schell at left tackle, duce touchdowns, getting into linebackers Brian Aguilar and junior Mike Scibelli at and George Potaris, a junior field goal range could prove right guard. “They’re all and a senior, respectively, a decent consolation prize. really solid,” Blount said. “I will steer the defensive ship. Kicker Francesco Ancona, a think as a whole, it’s the best “Both have a nose for the junior, nailed four field goals offensive line we’ve brought ball and can make things in the playoffs alone and hit back since I’m coaching happen,” Blount said. here.” Paul Schell (6-foot-2, 270 about 90 percent of extraSenior Yianni Sakkoulas point attempts, Blount said. pounds) is one of the team’s tops the depth chart on the Ancona is adding punting captains. Scibelli is 6-2, 305, outside. responsibilities this season. and Vincent Schell is 6-5, 290. In the secondary, Cruz, Defensively, Oceanside Senior Brandon Roth is versaJudd and sophomore Alijah tile enough to play anywhere employs a 4-3 scheme and James are safeties, and on the line and is projected to Blount is looking for the

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Paul Schell

Judd, Vollaro, senior Charlie Franzo and junior Austin Morelli are all in the mix at cornerback. A roster of 45, shy about a dozen names from Oceanside’s norm, makes depth Blount’s biggest concern. “Our conference is so physical,” he said.

BRANDON ROTH

Schedule

September

10 @ Hicksville 16 Farmingdale 23 Uniondale

2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

October 1 8 15 21 29

@ East Meadow 3:00 p.m. @ Baldwin 2:00 p.m. Hempstead 3:30 p.m. @ Freeport 6:30 p.m. Massapequa 2:00 p.m. Photos by John Heckman

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RooSevelt Roo Rough Riders part of wide-open conference Barnes at the ends. Both will play tight end in certain started a year ago. Hollis and formations. Junior Deiondre Johnson round out the front Barnes will also see time at fullback. Barnes has size and four, with junior Nathaniel oosevelt’s transition Henderson and senior Oscar terrific speed, while Barnes from Conference IV to Gonzalez giving them a is more of the prototypical, Conference III had its breather from time to time. plodding fullback. ups and downs in 2015. The Roosevelt’s inside lineRoosevelt has an interestRough Riders announced backer tandem should be a ing quarterback situation. their presence with authority Freshman Idris Carter throws good one. McMillan, a threeby handily defeating perenyear starter, will be joined the ball well and is mature nial powerhouse Lawrence beyond his years. He’ll be a big by Kevon Hall, a hard-nosed and Hewlett, but went .500 part of the present and future sophomore. Hall and McMilover their next six games to lan should set the tone for the of the program. Incumbent finish with a regular season defensive unit. Anderson and signal caller Stephon Vailes, record of 5-3. junior Danielo Parkinson will a senior who has started the Roosevelt opened up the fill the outside linebacking previous two seasons, threw playoffs with a narrow vicfor over 1,000 yards as a junior. positions. tory over Lawrence, but ran Bull and junior Shaquan He also has the versatility to into a juggernaut and lost big Owens, along with Vailes, run the ball. to eventual league champion will handle the corners, with Whoever is under center Plainedge in the conference Santana and senior safety will have a talented crew of semifinals. With most playoff Dashawn Jackson rounding receivers to target. Junior participants losing a slew of Sarrakhan Anderson has players to graduation, there had an outstanding trainis a lot less predictability in ing camp. He has great Conference III. The fourthleaping ability and a good seeded Rough Riders figure set of hands. Senior Timto battle Wantagh, Lawrence, othy Santana is a firstPlainedge, and Bethpage for year varsity player, but league supremacy. he will be a weapon from Long-time Roosevelt head the slot or when spread coach Joe Vito has a few out wide. McMillan and more unknowns among his senior Isaiah Mitchell personnel than he is used to. are additional options to “Everyone has to replace a lot throw to from their tight of players, so I’m hoping that end positions. the others will have the same The Rough Riders growing pains,” Vito said. offensive line will be “We have a lot of holes to completely revamped. fill, and have to get better on CHAUCER MCMILLAN Senior Latrell Hollis, a defense. That was our biggest two-year starter at cenissue last season. We need to ter, will move to tackle. tackle better, and play with Senior Deandre Johnson, who out what should be a solid more of an edge.” secondary. started at guard the past two Fleet-footed senior Corey Vito believes the conferseasons, also moves to tackle. Bull will be the go-to back for ence is wide open. “I hate to Vito believes this move will the Rough Riders. Bull, who use clichés, but this is really enable his two most athletic suffered a torn ACL in a win one of those years where we linemen to handle opposing over Bethpage last season, just want to take it one week defensive ends. was a county champion at 100 at a time, and work on getJunior Deshawn Bussey and 200 meters on the track as ting better every day,” Vito takes over the center duties. a sophomore. He’s expected to said. “Anything can happen Fellow juniors Jeriah Smith carry the load for Roosevelt, at playoff time. One thing and Steven Melbourne will the No. 4 seed set to open Sept. we talk about all the time is man the guard positions. 10 at Valley Stream North. being the hot team when the On defense, the Rough Senior Chaucer McMilplayoffs come around.” Riders return Mitchell and lan returns at fullback, and

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Schedule

September

10 @ V.S. North 7 Bethpage 1 24 @ Wantagh

2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

October 1 8 15 22 29

South Side @ Lynbrook Plainedge @ Hewlett Lawrence

3:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

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Seaford Vikings expect to challenge for title

By ANDREW COEN

eaford fell just short of a county title last year and is primed for another deep postseason run. The Vikings reached the Conference IV finals for the first time since 2013 when championship hopes were dashed by Locust Valley in hard-fought 20-6 setback. Seaford lost some key pieces from last year’s 8-3 team, but the Vikings enter the new campaign seeded first in the league and head coah Rob Perpall said the potential is there for a special fall. “We go into every season with the mindset we’re going to do everything we can to win a championship,” said Perpall, who guided the Vikings to four straight county titles from 2007-10 and a Long Island championship in 2009. ‘If we play with enthusiasm we can win every game.” Seaford brings back important skilled players from last year’s explosive offense that scored 30 points or more in eight games led by senior quarterback Andrew Cain. The third-year starter has a strong arm and threw for 130 yards and a touchdown on only five pass attempts in a 43-3 victory against East Rockaway last year. “He’s really an outstanding quarterback that every team would be lucky to have,” said Perpall, who shined at quarterback at Island Trees High School and CW Post. “He has all the tools.” Cain will be handing off plenty to senior running back Danny Roell, who achieved over 2,000 yards last season despite missing one game and often getting removed early in the second half when Seaford held big leads. Roell ran for more than 200 yards in eight games 42 — September 8, 2016

“They are real good and tallied 26 touchdowns. coaches,” said Perpall of “He has tremendous Kolodinsky and Ingram. “I’m desire to excel,” said Perpall putting a lot of faith in them.” of Roell, who was the fourth On special teams Seaford leading rusher on Long Island brings back kicker Josh Pinas a junior. “He’s got a motor noch, who is a reliable extra that doesn’t quit.” point kicker that also has the Nick Calandra also proleg to make longer field goals. vides some experience in the Pinnoch was a perfect sevenbackfield as a junior fullback. for-seven on extra points in At over 200 pounds Perpall Seaford’s 49-14 county semiis excited about Calandra’s final win against Clarke last ability to serve as lead blocker November. and earn hard-fought yardage Perpall expects competion the ground. tion for the Conference IV “He is a good runner and a title from defending chamgood blocker,” Perpall said of pion Locust Valley, West Calandra. “He has a lot of talent.” Hempstead, Clarke and Running back Michael league newcomer North Anderson will get additional Shore. The Vikings open the carries in a Seaford offense season on Sept. 10 at North that relies heavily on the run. Shore, who went 5-3 in The Vikings also have capable receivers in Kevin Murphy, Kyle Volpe, Luke Farrant and Andrew Pich. “We have a lot of kids who can catch,” Perpall said. The Vikings graduated nearly their entire offensive line from a year ago except for senior James Poole, who is shifting from guard to tackle this season. Perpall is also counting on contributions on the line from center Chris Barreiros, Kris Luciano and Chris DANNY ROELL Higgins. “They are young and untested, but they have Conference III last year. Pergreat attitudes,” Perpall said pall said the key for Seaford of his new linemen. “They to capture its first county are athletic.” title since 2010 will be Perpall adds two new line improving throughout the coaches in Greg Kolodinsky season and peaking once and Luke Ingram that he crucial November games said will help the new startcome around. ers raise their level of play. “The team has a good Kolodinsky, a 2011 Seaford attitude and they are going graduate, played college football at Cortland while Ingram to keep getting better,” he said. “This team is going to starred at MacArthur and was a defensive tackle at Buf- keep getting better and better as the season gets going.” falo State. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW

James Poole

ANDREW CAIN

Schedule

September

10 @ North Shore 2:00 p.m. 16 East Rockaway 7:00 p.m. 24 Clarke 2:00 p.m.

October 1 7 14 22 29

@ Malverne Locust Valley Carle Place @ Mineola @ West Hemp.

3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

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Sewanhaka Indians eye return to Conference II playoffs for the Tribe, they’re keeping team’s surest tacklers, will again man one of the inside the ball on the ground out of linebacker positions. Junior the spread formation. Ritchi Andre Termidor has shown Beaubrun, a defensive standewanhaka comes off a some great things in training out as a junior, will be the disappointing 2-6 season go-to guy out of the backfield. camp. Termidor and BeauBeau in Nassau Conference brun should form a terrific Beaubrun is a physical runII, but the end result was tandem at linebacker. ner who can take it between more a product of the stiff Bethea, who played the tackles or break it outside competition it faced each defensive end for the IndiIndi around end. Senior Lehman weekend than it was of the ans as a junior, and SanSan Clark will get his hands on talent that it put on the field. chez are frontrunners the ball from multiple posi-After splitting their first four tions. to fill starting slots at contests, the Indians dropped outside linebacker. If When Chery goes to the their last four games and fell needed, Kasimatis will air, he will look to hook short of a playoff berth. use Chery at outside up with three-year starter The road won’t get easier linebacker as well. Yvans Oscar. Fleet-footed for Sewanhaka in 2016. The senior wide out Stephane eighth-seeded Indians will Eugene does a great job of meet three of the confermoving the ball up the field ence’s top six seeds, including after the catch. Senior Marty matchups with Elmont and Lee-Mitchell is another exceldefending county champion lent option through the air. MacArthur in the opening Seniors Angel Sanchez and two weeks of the season. Rashamel Bethea will also Perennial power Garden City see time at receiver. and a solid Mepham team are Senior Joe Annunziata also on the schedule. Homeis the team’s top lineman. coming takes place Sept. 24 Annunziata, a quick, against Great Neck South. sure-footed guard, makes George Kasimatis, in his all of the line calls for the eighth season as head coach offense. He’s joined by at Sewanhaka, likes the make- seniors Jovanni Garciaup of his team, and believes Muruato and Brian Mesa. the Indians will be a tough Garcia-Muruato will play opponent to take down. “This both center and tackle, is a committed group that is while Mesa will play one in tune with one another,” of the tackle positions. Kasimatis said. “They come “Our overall team to work every day, and go at speed is very good,” Kasiit hard. I love this team. The matis said. “As always, we JOE ANNUNZIATA guys are athletic, intelligent, want to be able to run the and driven. I think they can ball, but when we throw do some damage.” Sewanhaka has a lot of the ball we have a lot of guys Senior Alex Chery will options in the secondary. who can make plays for us. have big shoes to fill at Jahzyah Parache, a sure It’s great to be able to have quarterback, as he replaces fresh players on the field, and tackler who played inside Elijah Tracey, a three-year linebacker as a junior, give others a few plays off varsity performer. Chery, moves to safety. Oscar and when we can.” who played running back in In general, Kasimatis likes Lee-Mitchell will handle the 2015, throws the ball well and to avoid playing a slew of cornerback responsibiliis a dual threat, but many of ties. Eugene, who Kasimaguys both ways, but, this seahis attributes are intangible. tis referred to as his best son, at numerous positions He’s an intelligent leader who it will be necessary. Annundefender last season, is a has earned the respect of his terrific all-around athlete ziata and Garcia-Muruato teammates and coaches. who has a great nose for the will anchor the defensive When things are going well front. Beaubrun, one of the ball. He will fill a big role

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in the secondary. Senior Stefan Smith will play defensive back, wide receiver, and also serve as the team’s backup quarterback.

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September 10 17 24 30

Elmont @ MacArthur G.N. South @ Kennedy

2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

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Mepham @ Calhoun @ Garden City Herricks

2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

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South Side Seniors set positive tone for optimistic Cyclones

By ANDREW COEN

outh Side experienced growing pains last year with a young team and the returning players are motivated for a breakthrough 2016 season. The Cyclone seniors took a leadership role during offseason training that resulted in 11 program records broken in the weight room. “Our senior class has really taken control for the accountability of everyone on the team,” said South Side’s sixth-year head coach Phil Onesto. “Hopefully that translates into some success.” South Side boasts huge depth on the offensive line with 20 linemen on the roster. Onesto is expecting contributions from seniors Jimmy Barrett, Matthew Seganti and John Cisario along with juniors Tygah Scott, and Peter Gibney. He said many younger players who competed on JV a year ago are also in the mix to start. “There is going to be some good competition,” said Onesto, who was a wide receive on South Side’s last county title team in 2001. “It’s a good problem to have.” The line will look to protect senior quarterback Shane Batyr, who takes over as signal-caller after serving as backup last year. Batyr earned experience as starting JV quarterback two years ago and brings a strong arm to the table. “He really did a nice job transitioning from JV to varsity,” said Onesto. “We’re looking for a lot of good things out of him.” Batyr has plenty of weapons to turn to led by senior running back Jonny Pickett, who is also a strong safety on 44 — September 8, 2016

defensive line allows Onesto defense. Pickett also shined to move Barrett to linebacker on special teams last year for his senior campaign after with an 87-yard kickoff starting at defensive end last return in a competitive 33-20 loss to Valley Stream North to season. South Side enters the new open the season. Con season as the 10-seed in ConOnesto also is looking for ference III and Onesto hopes a strong running game out of junior Marc Messina, who the team can be in position had a strong season on JV last to earn one of the league’s eight playoff spots. He said year. Sophomore Greg Leththe main goal is to win the bridge could also be featured in the backfield after splitting Howie Vogt Memorial Award granted to the most improved time between running back team in Nassau County, and wide receiver on JV as which could translate into a freshmen. postseason spot. Senior wide receiver Joe pos ”I definitely think it’s posLiCalzi should be a big target sible,” said Onesto of making for Batyr after starting as the playoffs. “I think the team junior. His younger brother, can one of the most improved Nick LiCalzi has impressed in the county.” the coaching staff as a freshThe Cyclones will be man and may also see time at receiver on varsity. Junior Pat Leach, who played quarterback and receiver last year on JV is also expecting to haul in some catches as part of a deep receiving unit. Kevin Kenny, James Allen, Josh Orsini and Danny Riordan are additional capable pass catchers that could see some time split out. South Side mainly operated a spread offense last year, but Onesto said this fall may feature mulJOEY MARASCO tiple formations designed to take advantage of the team’s offensive strengths. “We’re going to try and put challenged early facing traditional county powers the team in position to make Lawrence and Roosevelt in plays,” he said. their first four games. The South Side returns some JV went 4-4 last season and experience on defense led by senior tackle Wyatt Safir. Scott Onesto hopes many of those players who are now on varis also back for his senior sity can replicate that wincampaign and will be slotning recipe at the next level. ted in at tackle or defensive “We’re going to have a end. D’Andre Satchell and JT large number of JV kids McCarthy are additional run coming up,” he said. “We’re stoppers and pass rushers going to be looking for a lot from the end position. The Cyclones’ depth on the of them to step up.” HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW

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V.S. Central Eagles learning to fly under new coach sides of developed as a route-runner scrimmage. and we want to get him the One of them is Clarke, ball in space,” Rubino said of a physical safety with a Clarke, a ball-hawking safety alley Stream Central nose for the ball. Desir on the defensive side. Junior kicks off the 2016 cam- Joel Rosario is a heady and is also in the mix for paign under its third a safety position, and versatile offensive weapon head coach in four years. junior Zachary Rose who can line up in the slot, Mike Rubino, who spent sevtops the depth chart at at fullback or tight end and eral years as an assistant at cornerback. make good things happen. Nassau Community College, Up front, Williams “He’ll get his share of touchtakes over the helm of the and junior Rasheed es,” Rubino said. Eagles and inherited a juniorThe offensive line is loaded Orgella will lead the pass heavy roster. posi with youth and will be a work rush from the end posi“We’ve got a good group tions. Orgella is also in in progress. Up to five playof kids and they’re getthe offensive conversaconversa ers were in the mix for two ting used to a new way of tion at receiver. McCray, starting spots heading into doing things,” Rubino said. who’s 6-0, 220 pounds, the team’s lone scrimmage “They’ve watched a lot of film against Syosset. The unit is plays defensive tackle. and they’re eager to learn. Rosario is the team’s anchored by junior guard We threw a lot at them during Angel Calbero, who brings top linebacker and will the summer. I’m an offensive- great work ethic, and senior man the strong side. minded coach and we’re Rubino said senior TerTer right tackle Aiden Rooney, going with a spread offense rence Clay brings a high another returning starter similar to what we ran at Nas- with size (6-foot-3) and good sau.” footwork. They’re joined The Eagles (2-6 in 2015) by junior left tackle Tyler were one of eight teams in the McCray, the starting county forced to open Sept. 3 quarterback on last year’s due to an unbalanced schedJV squad that won six ule in Conference I. Central, games. “Tyler’s an interseeded No. 10 in the 13-team esting story,” Rubino said. conference, hosts Plainview “He’s a starting lineman in Rubino’s debut. The teams and also our backup quarmeet again in Week 7, and terback. He’s just willing Westbury also appears on the to do whatever it takes to schedule twice. “I’ve been help the team be successtelling the kids to trust the ful.” process,” he said. “It’s a long Junior Stanley Desir, game; we’ve got four quarters who got a small taste of and not everything is going to varsity action a year ago, SHALOME CLARKE go smooth along the way.” will likely be Central’s Senior quarterback Stefeature back. “I’ve never phen Sanchez has the keys to seen a kid so focused,” Rubilevel of intensity and tackthe offense, Rubino said, and ling ability, while sophono said. “His work ethic is a solid skill set. “He has as more Armani O’Brady vies off the charts. He’s a smaller good as mechanics as you’ll for a starting spot. back with powerful legs find in a high school quarter- and has the ability to catch “Starting the season back,” the coach noted. “He’s passes.” Junior Jermaine a week earlier than most a polished passer and can run Williams is a sizable runner teams is a challenge,” Rubia little bit. He put in a lot of who’ll balance out the ground no said. “But we’re excited time and effort in off the field attack. at the same time.” business during the summer The Eagles’ defense will and is ready to lead us.” face its biggest test in Week 2 One of Sanchez’s goals is at Uniondale. With 34 on the to get to ball to senior receiver roster, Rubino is counting Shalome Clarke, an important on a handful of contributors two-way starter. “He’s really to get the job done on both

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September 3 10 17 23

Plainview @ Uniondale Hicksville @ Westbury

2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

October 1 8 15 29

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V.S. North Spartans seek return to successful ways formation, Jordan in the trenches on both sides Lucia, a senior middle of the ball. While most posilinebacker, will spearspear tions are up for grabs during head the 4-4 defen defen-alley Stream North training camp, several players sive scheme. expects to bounce back are vying for spots on both “He’s a hungry, and return to the Conlines. tough kid who is ference III playoffs this year Many are seniors such as just getting betafter the Spartans posted an Champagne, Jon Stiven, Ahad ter every day,” uncharacteristic 1-7 record Ikram, Dom Delcarpine, Jason Schiavo said. last season. Murphy and Paul Jaffe, who A trio “We’re really looking forstarted three games at center of seniors, Tyler John, Nick ward to righting the ship and last season. Senior Kyle McGoRomano and Rob Liante, are getting us back to where we ey, the team’s largest lineman among many players vying for belong,” said head coach Tom at 6-foot-2 and 290-pounds, cornerback spots, including Schiavo, who had navigated anchored the defensive line freshman Timothy HutchinHutchin his teams to the playoffs seven playing inside, and he looks to son and sophomores Fabbri consecutive seasons and a earn a position on both lines. Andre and Joe Gisonda, who county title game appearance The juniors competing for has a nose for the ball and has before 2015. Seeded 12th in other line positions include made several picks at summer 14-team Conference III, the Ike Nweze, Chrys Philemon, practices. Spartans will have to try to Lenz St. Vil, Will Brady, “All are pushing the upperrebound with a roster that Tristan Darshan, Herm St. class men and impressing the has shrunk to 39 players from Elin and Alex Wilenski. coaching staff,” Schiavo said. 56 last year, one of the small“All the pressure is on the est squads during Schiavo’s 19 offensive and defensive years at the helm. lines; we go as they go,” A key returnee is a junior Schiavo said. “We need quarterback, John Ruddick, a toughness and speed and second-year signal caller that to use our experience to Schiavo calls “a calm, good overcome our overall lack leader who is hard-working of size on both lines.” and determined.” Schiavo said he should Ruddick will compete for know immediately where the starting job with sophohis team stands when the more Hector Mayorga, who Spartans open at home will also see time as a lineagainst longtime county backer. power Roosevelt on Sept. Among their top targets 10. But he refuses to circle is slot receiver Dan Keane, a in red ink any particular senior who also took on safety team on their schedule DAN KEANE duties too last year. “He’s that features Floral Park smart and he’s fast,” Schiavo in Week 2, New Hyde Park said of Keane. in Week 4 and Division to Fullback Akhil Chamclose the regular season. Gisonda will also join pagne, a senior who also lines The Spartans, who beat South special teams to punt, kickup as a defensive end, is likely Side in last year’s opener but off and place kick. Schiavo to return as a reliable threat came up short in the next in the backfield. seven, will welcome Bethpage said he is “very optimistic” about his team and has set for Homecoming on Oct. 22. “Akhil is experienced and the same bar he has to start “Every week is a huge started every game last year and every season: a Long Island challenge; every single team he’s a very gifted athlete,” said championship. To get there in this conference is good,” Schiavo, who notes that Rudafter a disappointing year, dick, Keane and Champagne are Schiavo said. though, he and his coaches While the Spartans will multiple-sport athletes. plan to employ some sports maintain the same base But Schiavo is convinced psychology. his team’s success this season offense that starts with run“We had a bad season will be determined primarily ning the ball through the I

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last year with absolutely fantastic kids,” he said. “This year, we’re making sure the kids believe.”

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Schedule

September

10 Roosevelt 17 Floral Park 24 @ Roslyn

2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

October 1 8 15 22 28

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V.S. South Experienced Falcons focus on limiting mistakes

another notable some attention heading into the campaign is running back returning player in the Falcons Johnny Reyes. The returnsecondary. Down ing two-back is expected to alley Stream South low the team do plenty of damage for the head coach Joe Guswill be counting tafeste can confidently squad as a straight-ahead on strong linerunner. say the phrase “close isn’t “He’s a big kid, who is very backer play from good enough” to his playReyes and Jason athletic and tough to bring ers, and know it will really Bowden. Also key down,” Gustafeste said. “His resonate with them. In 2015, to the puzzle is outjob is to get three or four the Falcons were just a few side linebacker Joe mistakes away from earning a yards in a cloud of dust, and Sammarone. postseason berth. And with 17 he does a nice job with that.” “He sets the edge Also key to the team’s returning starters, the team for us, and comes off ground game will be Nick seems to enter this season pretty hard,” Gustafeste with a higher motivation level Hernandez. After battling said. “He’s a good run support injuries for a good portion of than usual. player.” last season, he had a break “I think we will surprise South already enters this out game in VS South’s finale some people this year,” Gusseason as a team hungry for against Oyster Bay, putting tafeste said. “Our kids have success. Adding even more done a lot of work this offsea- forth a three-touchdown permotivation is a schedule filled formance. son, so I’m hoping that pays with games against teams Behind center for the off on the field.” South finished 3-5 last sea- Falcons will be senior son, but were probably closer quarterback Ozzy Traill. to being a playoff squad than He proved to be a reliable option last fall, starting its record would indicate. every game, and will now The Falcons suffered narrow defeats to both Friends Acad- be asked to take another emy and Mineola, and in both step forward. Much of the success games had a late penalty call of the team’s offense, will cost them. come down to how their “I keep communicating to the team that we were literal- experienced offensive line performs. Justin Cortez ly two plays away from being will definitely be a leader 5-3,” Gustafeste said. “We’ve on that line, coming off focused a lot this year on not an all-conference season. making any mistakes, so we Lining up alongside him, can finish 5-3, 6-2, or 7-1.” will be key returning The club will begin this JUSTIN CORTEZ players A.J. Bellomo, fall as the No. 10 seed in Abe Cordeo and Chris Conference IV. With so many Roberts. Tight end Ryan familiar faces on the roster, Rizzo is another team veteran that beat the Falcons a year Gustafeste says the team’s who could make an impact on ago. One of those matchups summer clinics and pracwill come in the opening offense this fall. tices have been running a lot On the flip side of the ball, week against a talented smoother than usual. “I have Locust Valley club. “They the Falcons feature several a lot of kids that know what really came in and pounded strong players in the secondto expect, and know what us last year,” Gustafeste we’re teaching,” he said. “I’ve ary. Andrew Lazzara is not said. “We’re excited to play only a strong cornerback, started to develop some good them to see where we really but also serves as crucially leaders, because they know stand in the conference.” our stuff, and are able to com- important on-field leader. The Falcons are fully “He’s like the quarterback municate it positively to the of our defense, and makes all aware that coming close younger kids.” will not be good enough for our calls,” Gustafeste said. One of the players on this season. Now it is time Chimmy Obichere is offense who has garnered By JOE GALOTTI

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Ozzy Traill

to see what the many seniors on this team can do in their final run at the postseason.

JOHNNY REYES

Schedule

September

10 Locust Valley 17 @ Mineola 24 Carle Place

2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

October 1 8 15 21 29

@ Clarke 3:00 p.m. Friends Academy 2:00 p.m. East Rockaway 3:00 p.m. @ Island Trees 7:00 p.m. @ Oyster Bay 2:00 p.m. Photos by John Heckman

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Wantagh

Warriors back in familiar territory: Conference III

“We will try and find situations for the last decade. Sachs credwhere we can take advantage of its defensive coordinator Tony Carter and line coach Jim his athletic ability.” antagh reached Senior guard Sean Colbert Morrow as a big part of Wantagh’s recent success that has the Nassau Conferis back to anchor the offenincluded nine straight county ence II title game sive line. Colbert will look semifinal appearances. last November and this fall to give passing protection to “It’s so nice to have the returns to a conference where junior quarterback Jake Casthe Warriors first broke tellano, who started on junior same people back each year,” said Sachs of his assistant through as a program. varsity last year. Wantagh moved from “He has a very good arm,” coaches. “They are great to Conference II to III due to said Sachs of Castellano. “He work with.” The Warriors have achieved declining enrollment, which is a big strong kid who can the playoffs 21 of the last 22 reunites the Warriors with run or throw.” years and Sachs said the goal previous rivals area Bethpage Wantagh lost its entire entering every campaign is and Plainedge. Longtime head backfield, but boasts several to reach semifinal stage at coach Keith Sachs has fond capable running backs that Hofstra and be in position memories of Wantagh’s years earned reps on the JV level for a championship push. spent in Conference III when last fall. Tommy Rohan, Pat He expects strong competithe program rose from the bot- Walsh, Anthony D’Onofrio tion from defending Class C tom to the top culminating in and Devin Kennedy can all champion Plainedge along a Long Island title in 2001 and take snaps at halfback while with Lawrence, Roosevelt and county championship in 2004. junior Gavin Casey will be Wantagh’s last season in Con- looked at to hit holes from ference III occurred in 2008. the fullback position after “We have some great taking kick returns on memories there,” said Sachs, varsity last year. who has won 138 games on Wantagh’s defense the Wantagh sidelines. “It’s returns plenty of experikind of fun to revisit it.” ence led by Colbert, a Wantagh is seeded first in three-year starter at midConference III despite losing dle linebacker. Casey also nearly all its starters from bolsters the linebacker last year’s 8-3 team that fell unit and enters his third to MacArthur in the county year as a starter. finals, 28-14. The magical seaSeniors Joe Valenti son with a senior-laden team and Pat Smith pace the that included five three-year Wantagh defensive line. starters featured Wantagh Joyce leads the secondary snapping a 19-game losing as a returning starting JOE VALENTI streak to Garden City in the safety. county semifinals. “I’m very pleased “There is a lot to replace,” with what we have back Bethpage. Sachs said. “It won’t be easy.” defensively,” Sachs said. “We “There are about six or Wantagh graduated nine return a lot of talent.” of 11 offensive starters, but On special teams Wantagh seven teams who could win this thing,” Sachs said. “We returns athletic receiver brings back starting kicker are a young team, but we Jimmy Joyce, who hauled in Mike Piergiovanni. He was have a lot of talent.” some key catches during the a perfect six-for-six on extra The coach is pleased Warriors’ playoff run last points in the 42-20 win at with the hard work his year. Joyce shined in a 42-20 Elmont. team put in during offsearegular season win at Elmont “He is a solid kicker,” said son conditioning and in with 91 yards receiving and Sachs of Piergiovanni. “He a 75-yard interception return made most of kicks last year.” the weight room. He said the team is gelling on and on defense. While much of Wantagh’s off the field and hopes that roster is new, the coaching “He is as good as anyone in the county,” said Sachs of Joyce. staff is the same as it has been generates success on the By ANDREW COEN

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scoreboard. ”We have a really nice group,” he said. “There is a lot of enthusi enthusiasm.”

Gavin Casey

SEAN COLBERT

Schedule

September

10 @ Plainedge 17 Lynbrook 24 Roosevelt

2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

October 1 8 15 22 29

@ Division Lawrence Hewlett @ Roslyn @ Bethpage

3:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

Photos by Keith O’Reilly

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WeSt HemPSteAd Rams revamped after semifinal appearance

By ANDREW MccLURE

fter a disappointing 2014 season, West Hempstead had a bounce back year, finishing the regular season at 5-3 while earning the fifth seed in the Conference IV playoffs. The Rams went on to fall to top-seeded Locust Valley, the eventual county champion, in the semifinals at Hofstra. With perennial power Seaford expected to be the team to beat, No. 5 West Hempstead, along with Locust Valley, Clarke, and North Shore, should be in the hunt in a league that figures to be wide open. The Rams lost a ton of seniors to graduation, but hope that a few key returnees and newcomers from a successful JV squad will fill the void. Numbers are down at West Hempstead, leaving head coach Dom Carre with a roster of just over 20 players, but he’s happy with the work ethic of those who are committed to playing football. “These guys are throwbacks in terms of their approach,” Carre said. “They’re gym rats. They showed up every day to hit the weights, and were usually there before I even arrived to open the doors. You don’t see that very much nowadays. We have a bunch of good, tough kids who work real hard.” As always, the team’s ability to run the ball will be the key to West Hempstead’s success. Junior Timmy Shanley takes over at quarterback for the Rams. Shanley, who Carre says has improved significantly each season he’s been in the program, is an intelligent, hard-worker player who knows the system very well. Shanley was the starting signal caller on the JV in 2015. TO ADVERTISE CALL 516-569-4000

positions. Carre Junior Anthony Galan would like to isn’t the prototypical West rotate six players, Hempstead wingback, but he has a chance to be just as pro- Dash, Argueta, ductive as those who preceded Jean-Louis, Maldanado, Charles, him. Galan is a hard-nosed and Regan, in the player who possesses terrific trenches. vision, low center of gravity, Messina and and maneuverability that enables him to evade tacklers. Shanley figure to man inside lineGalan is expected to be the backer positions, feature back for the Rams. with Galan and Senior Daryus Hall has a senior Corey Terry quick jump cut and breakslotted at safety. Jean-Louis away speed. Hall will be and Hall will handle the corcor used at the wing and in the nerback duties. slot. Sophomore Frank MesCarre knows that each sina should be a big part of week will be difficult. “Every West Hempstead’s present game is winnable, and every and future at fullback. Mesgame could be a loss,” Carre sina blocks well and is tough said. “There’s not a lot of running the ball between separation between the the tackles. Junior Brandon Pierre, who played the line on the junior varsity, will also get reps at fullback. At tight end, West Hempstead has a solid tandem composed of junior Christopher JeanLouis and sophomore Anthony Salimbene. While blocking is first and foremost, both players are capable of catching the ball when the Rams go to the air. Junior Emerson Maldanado will handle the center duties. Elvin DARIUS HALL Argueta, a three-year starter, is a quick, aggressive guard. He’s the only senior starter on the offensive teams in the league. We’re line. Sophomore tackle Khari going to have to get contributions from a lot of guys. Dash will be one of the main With such a short roster, cogs upfront. everyone is going to play on Carre is high on junior Saturday. If the guys can guard Ryan Charles, a player make the jump from JV to who put in a lot of work to varsity, and we stay focused, prepare for the upcoming I think we can have a good season. Junior tackle John season.” Regan rounds out the offenWest Hempstead opens sive line. at home against Mineola on On defense, junior Alex Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. The Rams Lopez and Salimbene are alternate home and away expected to man the end HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Elvin Argueta

games throughout the campaign. They close the regular season at home versus Seaford.

COREY TERRY

Schedule

September

10 Mineola 17 @ Clarke 24 C.S. Harbor

2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

October 1 8 15 22 29

@ North Shore Malverne @ Locust Valley @ Island Trees Seaford

3:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

Photos by Ron Manfredi

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