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Baldwin Consistency will be important for Bruins

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ntering his 30th season as head football coach in Baldwin, Steve Carroll knows about consistency and wants more of it.

The longtime coach maintains that his team could have defeated Freeport in a Conference I semifinals last November if only it brought its A-game on each down. He believes success in 2017 hinges on his sixth-seeded team correcting their fickle play.

“Last year when we played Freeport, some of our kids just didn’t play that consistently,” Carroll said. “Our consistency has to improve.

We have to play good all the time.”

The Bruins expect to sport a 40-man, junior-majority squad whose top returnees are four seniors lead by David Garcia, a wide receiver who also notched three interceptions playing in the defensive backfield last year. “What’s really good about David is that because he’s a receiver, he understands offensive movements very well,” said Carroll, who has racked up 158 career wins. “He gets it and makes a huge, huge difference for us.”

Avalon Henry is a starting offensive and defensive lineman whose devotion to lifting weights during the offseason sealed his status as the team’s strongest player. “Avalon also moves extremely well for a big kid; nice fast feet,” Carroll said. “He understands movement very well.”

Thomas Airey returns after he proved himself a capable inside linebacker and a sure-handed tight end. “He catches everything and finds

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offense, and now it’s the open spots,” Carroll said just a matter of who is of Airey’s offensive assets. going to gel with the “On defense, he covers his offense,” Carroll said drops well and he can play of Floyd-Gordon and sideline to sideline.”

Holmes.

Jared Tiong-Smith will The signal-callers will return to the offensive line hand off to junior Eric Manafter playing a full season igault, who Carroll calls there last year, and he may “a clone of Jonathan see some time as a lineDebique,” his bruisbacker. “He just never stops ing, record-setting until the play is over and has running back who knocked people down,” Carroll said while praising Tiong- graduated in June, and senior Fabian Smith’s intensity.

Maurilus, who will Joining Henry and TiongSmith on the O-line are sopho- be used in sweeps.

Maurilus will mores Trevor Watts (right also be among a guard) and Liam Melvin, a junior first-year varsity player quartet of promising receivers who will work on the right that include side. Seniors Isaiah Resto and Kevin Fernandez are expected to contribute on both the offensive and defensive lines.

A pair of juniors is vying for the starting job at quarterback. Messiah Floyd-Gordon or Nate Holmes will command Baldwin’s spread offense that was successfully integrated with a base power-I scheme that helped lead the Bruins to a 6-4 record and playoff berth last season.

Both players come THOMAS AIREY from Baldwin’s JV program that runs a no-huddle offense with all signals Garcia, Airey and senior coming from the sidelines, Arnold Hilliam, a fresh face whereas Carroll prefers to check off on many no-huddle who was the JV team’s go-to receiver last year. “If our plays. His offense also goes under center much more than offense can throw the ball we will be very good,” Carthe JV team’s unit. Whichever quarterback adapts best to roll predicted.

Airey is slated to anchor these particular wrinkles will start at No. 8 East Meadow to the team’s 5-2 defense as the primary linebacker, alongopen the season Sept. 9.

“They both were in several side the speedy Manigault, of the summer passing scrim- who will line up on the mages and learned a lot of the inside.

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Schedule

September 9 16 23 28

@ East Meadow 2:00 p.m.

Massapequa 2:00 p.m. @ Syosset 2:00 p.m.

Freeport 4:30 p.m.

October 7 14 21 28

Plainview @ Oceanside Farmingdale @ Westbury

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2:00 p.m.

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Calhoun Colts look to build off strong summer

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mings to graduation, halfback front for the defense, and an incredible motor to Tom Casimano will be asked go with it. to step up and carry much of “He’s gonna the running load. The junior t remains to be seen if be able to take ran track this offseason, and Calhoun football will be two guys for us,” he the Colts hope to use his legs one of the more successsaid. “For being as big as he as weapon on the gridiron. ful teams in Nassau Conferis, he never quits. He’s goes “He’s real fast, and has the ence II, but if their efforts as a fast as he can go all the potential to be a special playover the past few months are time. He’s dedicated himself er,” Moeller said. any indication, the Colts will and is in the weight room a Junior quarterback Nick enter the season as one of the lot.”

Turrini is another Calhoun most prepared squads.

When he’s not taking player that has been elevated “We put in an enormous hand-offs, Casimano will amount of time over the sum- to a starting role. While still serve as one of the team’s unproven in game play, Turmer, training 5 through 7:30, starting corners. Joining rini has showcased plenty Monday through Thursday,” him in the secondary will of potential during practice head coach Brian Moeller sessions with his coaches and be a pair of reliable safeties, said. “We’ve been going at it senior Chris Marrapodi and teammates. since the week after lacrosse junior Matt Marziliano.

Protecting Turrini will be ended in May. The guys have One of the biggest changes really dedicated themselves to an experienced line featurfor the Colts will be a switch ing two returning seniors. running and lifting.” in defensive schemes. After Guards Dean Paolillo and After making some major Jack Appello should prochanges to its offensive and vide both high quality defensive schemes, Calhoun put together a promising 2016 blocking and invaluable leadership for Calhoun. season, winning four games Wide receiver Dan and earning a playoff berth.

Moeller believes his team will Marcello is yet another be in a position to take anoth- Colts’ player who has er step forward this year, now impressed Moeller with his work ethic this sumthat it is more experienced running the offensive system mer. “He really dedicated himself to lifting in the integrated last fall.

“Our guys understand and offseason,” Moeller said.

“He sent me pictures at can see from last year what we want on particular plays,” 11 o’clock at night of him lifting.” he said. “We have tape from Calhoun also hopes last season to show to them, that the tight end duo of DEAN PAILLILO and that makes it easier for senior Paul Mamay and guys to grasp what we want junior Keith Rosales will from them.” create problems for defenses. going with 4-2-5 setup last The Colts hope their season, the club will now Junior Ariel DeJesus is unique offensive setups make operate in a 3-4 scheme. “We arguably the Colts most talthem a matchup nightmare think the 3-4 better fits our ented two-way player. After for opposing defenses. personal,” Moeller said. earning 2016 all-conference “We’re one of the few “Everybody is running honors, DeJesus is back as teams that run options, spread, which is what the the team’s fullback, and conand we believe that makes 4-2-5 is designed for, but the tinues to make major strides us more difficult to play 3-4 gives us some more verat the linebacker position. against,” Moeller said. “Our “He really understands what satility.” quarterback is really unselfCalhoun’s schedule has to happen on defense,” ish, and because of that he is offers the chance to do Moeller said. “He is somewilling to pitch that ball. We battle with in-district rivals, make other teams play assign- thing else.”

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@ Garden City New Hyde Park @ MacArthur @ South Side

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Carey Seahawks figure to be in title chase

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inishing with an 8-3 record and falling in the county title game would be a great accomplishment for most high school football teams in Nassau. But for Carey, 2016 was a little disappointing.

The Seahawks scored nearly 33 points per game, but gave up over 40 in three contests, and fell to perennialpower Garden City 42-14 in the Nassau II championship game.

Carey, the No. 2 seed in the conference, lost a slew of seniors to graduation, including four offensive linemen, but 2017 is far from a rebuilding year. The Seahawks are deep on the defensive front and at some of the skill positions.

Garden City, which finished at 12-0 and earned the Rutgers Cup as Nassau’s best, returns plenty and is once again the team everyone is chasing. The Seahawks travel to Garden City in Week 6. Elmont, MacArthur and Mepham figure to be in the mix as well.

Head coach Mike Stanley, who has led Carey to a pair of Long Island titles, is intrigued by this year’s squad. “The guys put in a lot of time in the offseason, and had very positive summer workouts,” Stanley said. “We’re not as reliant on seniors as we were last year. Everyone is still looking up at Garden City, but I feel pretty good about this group. We’re going to try to keep moving in the right direction, and grow into our schedule as the season goes along. We have some strong returning players, and some young athletes pushing for playing time.”

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should be an improved Senior Dom Rutigliano defensive unit. Seniors Nick takes over the reins of Carey’s spread attack. Rutigliano, Matzelle and Connor Lynch, who started one game at quar- along with junior Mark Spano, are all competing for terback as a junior, makes starting roles at outside linegood reads, and has a strong backer. arm and nice touch when Porcasi returns at defenhe goes to the air. Junior sive end, and senior Samer Patrick McGrath is a skilled Ciftcikal, a returning starter wide receiver. He’ll be one of who is a disruptive force, Rutigliano’s targets, and will will play either tackle or end. serve as a capable backup Juniors Devon Hartz and quarterback.

Andre Blanc, and Milione will Stanley believes senior Alex Lake has all the measur- all be in the rotation on the ables necessary to be big-time defensive line.

The secondary will be fast threat out of the backfield. and athletic. With numerous Lake is strong and athletic, players capable of stepping and has a knack for getting in, Stanley should be able to open in the passing game.

Freshman Anthony DeNicola, give some of his two-ways players a breather. Lake, a who stood out for the JV as an eighth-grader, will be a big shutdown cornerback, leads part of the present and future.

Rutigliano has no shortage of receivers to home in on. Junior Nick Giacalone has speed, good hands, and the ability to score any time he touches the ball. Junior Riley DeMeo is fast, runs crisp routes, and has a competitive edge. Senior Nick Brusca will be a key component. Brusca runs terrific routes and will help the offense moves the chains.

DOM RUTIGLIANO The offensive line features a pair of solid tackles. Senior left tackle the group. DeMeo, GiacaloFrank Porcasi, a three-year ne and McGrath will all see varsity player, is the only time at the corner as well. returning starter up front.

Senior Jason Cacioppo, He’s joined by a player with tremendous upside in 6-foot-3, freshman Joe Todaro, and Kevin and Nick Bell are all 255-pund junior Vin Milione.

Seniors Vic DeNicola and Joe competing for time at safety.

The Seahawks open by Impellizieri, and junior Ryan Devaney round out the prom- hosting No. 7 Valley Stream Central on Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. ising group. and travel to Elmont for a Stanley likes what he has playoff rematch in Week 2. at inside linebacker. Seniors Rosario D’Anna and Barry Moore set the tone for what HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW

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September 9 16 23 28

V.S. Central @ Elmont @ Calhoun Mepham

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2:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

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Clarke Rams must overcome a decline in numbers experience. A lot will carry, rushing for 1,018 yards depend on how they with 12 touchdowns, while develop.” turning in five tackles a game Clarke’s defensive playing outside linebacker. larke head coach John line is also yet to be Joining Carman in the offenBoyle might use the sive backfield is fullback Anto- determined, though term “depth chart” Kandel and Dawson have nio Ianello, a junior coming ironically this season. nailed down starting spots at off a solid JV campaign that Ordinarily topping out at was followed by a strong spring tackle. Carman and fellow team over 30 players – sometimes co-captain Tyler Abbatiello, a showing. well over, like last season’s 47 – “Antonio Ianello is a promis- senior, are returning starters Clarke’s current roster boasts a ing back who fits right in with at linebacker. “Tyler provides bare-bones 18 names. outstanding leadership,” Boyle what we’re doing,” Boyle said.

But while the Rams’ ranks said. “He’s a talented kid who “I think he’s going to have an have thinned, top-notch return- impact right away. If [Ianello] sets the tone for our practices.” ers and a talent infusion from Dalipi and senior Jimmy can get the inside run game JV have made Boyle hopeful Aspenleiter reprise starting going, it’s easier for Carman to that quality can offset the perget to the outside without every- roles at safety, with La Rosa sonnel shortfall. and senior Brandon Hungira one keying on him.”

“The lack of numbers is penciled in as cornerbacks.

To further keep opposing something we’ll have to figure defenses off-balance, Clarke – Clarke starts its season Sept. out, but at least we’re covered known to prohibitively favor 9 in a Saturday night game at on all the positions,” said the run – may expand its passMalverne, and faces defending Boyle, whose 2016 Rams tied ing attack. Returning starting county champion and top seed with Malverne for second place quarterback Sean Russell in Conference IV at 6-2 and lost will reunite with favorite to Locust Valley, 21-0, in the target wide receiver Arton first round of the Conference Dalipi – a fellow junior and IV playoffs, having reached the returning starter – as well postseason for the 11th conas senior returning wide secutive year. out Anthony La Rosa.

“It’s a different mindset “Sean Russell’s experiwhen you’ve got a small roster,” ence as a sophomore is Boyle added. “The main focus going to be to his advanis staying healthy. Fortunately tage,” Boyle said. “He has we’ve got good guys with expe- the capability to run or to rience.” pass, and his taking over Two all-county returnees as a leader is going to be – senior tight end and lineimportant. Arton Dalipi man Kyle Kandel (6-foot-4, 260 also stepped right in as a pounds), and junior tailback sophomore last year, so and linebacker Austin Carman AUSTIN CARMAN he’s almost like a return– top the list of experienced ing senior for us. He’s team pillars Clarke will lean on talented and his football IQ as the No. 3 seed in Conference is off the charts.”

Seaford the following weekIV. Senior Josh Dawson and end in the Rams’ home open“Having two all-county junior Andrew Iadevaia will er. The regular season wraps players returning is nice,” start on the offensive line, with up with a grudge match at Boyle said. “With his size, Kyle sophomore Ozmond Bouyer, Locust Valley Oct. 28.

Kandel’s a force to be reckoned junior Mustaf Dervisi and “We’ve got the low numwith. He’s going to be one of senior Jean-Claude Kouyoudbers but we do have some the better players in our league, jian – and possibly Kandel very good starters,” Boyle either at tight end or tackle.

– projected to round out the said. “And at key positions Austin Carman is an extremely first-string interior. we’ve got experience. It’s hard runner who can run “Offensive line is a bit of a going to be a tough road. But around you or over you. He’s question,” Boyle said. “If Kan- with the number three seed, explosive.” del plays tight end, it means I’d be shocked if we didn’t Carman led the Rams last none of our offensive linemen make the playoffs.” season averaging 8.2 yards per will have starting varsity

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Tyler Abbatiello

KYLE KANDEL

Schedule

September 8 16 23 28

@ Malverne Seaford @ V.S. South @ East Rock.

7:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

October 7 14 21 28

North Shore C.S.Harbor West Hempstead @ Locust Valley

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

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East M MEadow Jets make smooth transition to new coach

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Meadow’s four-man defenWill Ospina and Stephen sive front. The Jets’ lineCalderaro, both up from JV, vie for the remaining starting backing quartet features Buckhaultz and Love – team spot. re-existing rapport leader with 51 tackles – on Three returning seniors with players, and yearsmake up East Meadow’s pass- the outside, with Dolley and long immersion in catching corps: John Grigonis returning senior starter East Meadow’s system, have Mike Grech as the inside and Victor Castro at wide ensured a smooth transition tandem. for first-year head coach Doug receiver, and Anthony Tor“As a linebacker, Tyler Bange, who takes up the reins risi at tight end. “John runs excellent routes,” Bange said. Love is an excellent athof an East Meadow program that went 4-5 last season, con- “He has the best hands on the lete,” Bange said. “He has great tackling skills, but cluding with a loss to Baldwin team.”

Despite its sub-.500 record, also plays the pass very in the first round of the Conwell. Liam Laskowski, East Meadow actually outference I playoffs. scored opponents 275-230. As a defensively, is very hard to “I’ve known a lot of man of science, Bange might block.” these kids since the seventh East Meadow starts its say this constitutes a paragrade,” said Bange, a science season playing Baldwin dox. Largely it’s the result of teacher at Woodland Middle Sept. 9 at home. The game lopsided wins against SyosSchool since 2005, and East will be more than a chance Meadow’s junior varsity skip- set and Uniondale – in any for the Jets to avenge last event, a sign of strong win per the past 12 years under year’s playoff result; it potential. Bange – caller of longtime varsity head coach Vin Mascia. “It’s a big change the Jets’ offensive plays – has could, said Bange, be the a straightforward plan for this program, and I think to perpetuate scoring the guys were excited to see momentum. me become head coach. It’s a “We’re going to change, but it’s also a familiar continue the tradition face,” Bange added. of running the ball at Senior Sean Regan, a East Meadow,” Bange first-string wingback last season, takes over as starting declared. “Like what’s been done here for the quarterback. Though Regan past 15 years. I think hasn’t taken any varsity snaps, he started two years as this year our backs are going to carry this team. the signal-caller on Bange’s JV squad. “I know Sean well,” We’re going to control the clock and run the Bange said. “He’s probably football.” the most athletic kid on the All-conference senior team, who can play a variety Tyler Love heads East of offensive positions. He’s SHAWN REGAN Meadow’s offensive line got a good arm and runs the at center, with seniors option well.”

After rushing for 272 yards Liam Laskowski (6-foot-3, key to a winning season.

260) and Eddie Buckhaultz per contest in 2016 – almost “I feel that if we win starting at tackle, and junior twice the national team averthat first game, it could Jimmy Morkos along with age – East Meadow looks to push us to be a 5-3 team senior Zi Zheng at guard. carry on in this direction, on the season,” Bange using an option-based offense “Liam is very big and has good feet,” Bange said. “Tyler explained. “Because, as predicated on a double-wing an eighth seed, we play has great technique on backfield, with second-year four teams above us and offense. And both of those starting senior Mike Dolley four below. Baldwin, as a kids have great skills on out front as the fullback. sixth seed, is ahead of us. defense as well. “ “Mike is a big boy,” Bange So getting a victory over Laskowski and senior said. “He’s a physical, aggresa higher-seeded team is a Jarin Velasquez will start as sive runner.” great step toward having a defensive ends, with Morkos Senior Mike Wood will winning record.” and Zheng as tackles in East start at one wing, as juniors

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September 9 16 23 28

Baldwin @ Oceanside Hicksville @ Plainview

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2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

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Farmingdale @ Syosset @ Freeport Long Beach Syosset

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6:30 p.m.

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East Rockaway Staying healthy a key to Rocks’ success

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By ANDREW MccLURE

Anthony a bruiser who can pick up yards between the tackles and Soto, and Melvin Sanabria outrun would-be tacklers. He ast Rockaway finished will fill the figures to get the most touchwith a regular season tackle positions. es out of a deep backfield. record of 4-4 in 2016, As is always Barnes found the end zone and saw its season come to an eight times as a junior. the case, most of end with a loss in the opening the offensive unit Sophomore Caleb Alvarez round of the playoffs to Carle is a shifty runner who is will stay on the Place, a team that went on to field and man posistrong for his size. Juniors play in the Nassau Confertions on defense.

James Bonziglia and Brian ence IV championship game.

Amabile, AckerTierney are vying for time at The Rocks will be the No. man, Sanabria, and fullback.

10 seed in Conference IV, senior Anthony The Rocks have four which means a more favorTellier will be the capable juniors who will be able schedule, but also means in the rotation at wing back. run stoppers in the games against some of the Gerell Brown, a transfer from trenches. Pelletiere, teams that regularly compete Malverne, has speed and the Starkman, Cavelli, in the postseason. The sched- ability to make opponents and McCann will be in ule includes a rough threethe rotation at defensive miss. Dylan Henshaw is game stretch in the middle of stronger and taller than most end. the year where they will host of the backs, and has a year Barnes leads the Clarke, and then travel to Mal- of varsity experience under defense from one of the verne and West Hempstead. inside linebacker posihis belt. Stefano Cilluffo and Low numbers on the Tariq Chavis provide depth in tions. He will be joined gridiron are seemingly affect- the backfield. ing every program, but it’s Junior Andrew LaBarnowhere as prevalent than bera takes over at quarit is at East Rockaway, the terback. Like most East school with the lowest enroll- Rockaway signal-callers, ment among public schools in LaBarbera, who started the county. With just over 20 at the JV level as a sophoplayers on the roster, and only more, will be asked to a handful of linemen, the do a little of everything, Rocks can’t afford any injuincluding lead block. ries, especially to the guys up Pajer believes he’ll be front. able to manage the runRuss Pajer, in his 23rd ning attack well and hit season as head coach, feels on the quick passes. he has enough skill players When LaBarbera goes to be competitive, but knows to the air, he will look to ANDREW LABARBERA that keeping his players on senior Jonathan Starkthe field is essential. “We have man, Vincent Cavalli, and athletic kids, but we don’t Eddie McCann. Starkman have much size,” Pajer said.

by Henshaw, Bonziglia, made some nice grabs from “We should be able to run and Tierney at linebacker. his tight end position as a the ball pretty well, and, as Brown, Cilluffo and Alvarez junior. always, we will look to control comprise the secondary.

Putting together an offenthe clock. It’s real tough to Henshaw will serve as the sive line is one of the more have no depth on the line. We daunting tasks for the coachteam’s punter, and Andrew play a physical game, so guys ing staff. Juniors Joseph Schwarzman will handle get worn down. It’s going to the placekicking duties.

Amabile and Logan Ackerbe important to stay healthy.” man are returning starters on The Rocks open the seaSenior Colin Barnes, a the offensive line. Sophomore son at home when they welthree-year starter and Allcome in No. 4 Cold Spring Danny Gonzalez will play County recipient in 2016, Harbor on Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. center or one of the guard returns at wing. Barnes is positions. John Pelletiere,

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Schedule

September 9 16 23 28

C.S. Harbor 2:00 p.m. @ Oyster Bay 2:00 p.m. @ Friends Acad 2:00 p.m.

Clarke 4:30 p.m.

October 6 14 21 28

@ Malverne 7:00 p.m. @ W. Hempstead 2:00 p.m.

Friends Acad 2:00 p.m.

Island Trees 2:00 p.m.

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Elmont Spartans still stocked with talented weapons at center, and junior Hegi said of Anderson, who Emmanuel Flemming reached the end zone in all will play one of the but one game. “He’s really tackle spots. Junior strong with big-time skills ead coach Jay Hegi guard Klay Dahaney has and also the best blocking describes Elmont’s receiver I’ve coached. He’s the been impressive in camp 2016 campaign as “a after missing 2016 due ultimate team guy.” lot of fun.” The Spartans to injury. Junior Adjatay Anderson will also be finished 7-3 overall, got a Johnson will start at a tackutilized on jet sweeps, out of record-setting 33 touchdown le or guard spot, and junior passes from then-senior quar- the backfield and on special Mikhail Reid and senior terback Aaron Ruthman, and teams. “We’re not going to Mark Flinch are expected to returned to the Conference II make it easy on defenders to see plenty of snaps as well. find him,” Hegi said. semifinals at Hofstra where The emergence of kicker Split wide with Anderson they fell to district rival Carey.

Elekwa Onwahekwa, a junior, “We had so many weapons will be senior newcomer could change Hegi’s strategy Ismael Astasie, who helped on offense,” Hegi said. “It’s Elmont win a second straight after touchdowns. “Usually great when you can covert we go for two points, but we county basketball title last first downs on third-and-10 might not this year unless we winter. “Izzy is learning as regularly. need to,” he said. we go but he’s a tremendous “We’re a little different on On defense, the Spartans athlete with a ton of upside,” offense now, but we should said Hegi, who also has junior are looking for Flemming, score points and we have Dehaney and junior Ebu Jaiyetoro Gordon-Younge more depth on defense,” he Obiola to create havoc up and seniors Uduak Isaiah, added.

Erick Edouard and Sebastien front in the 3-5 system. “Our Elmont is ranked No. 4 in Guillaume on the receiver the 14-team conference and kicks off with a pair of rival- depth chart.

Though replacing ry games. It visits New Hyde Ruthman’s production is Park in the Sept. 9 opener and hosts Carey the following a serious challenge, Hegi likes new quarterback Saturday. A trip to defending champion Garden City comes Brian Jean-Baptiste’s ability to make things in Week 4, and the regular happen with his legs. season closes with a battle “He’s mobile with a solid against rival Sewanhaka. “It arm, he’s tough and has makes things a little more interesting,” Hegi said of the a good head on his shoulders,” Hegi said. “We’re three district matchups. trusting him to run the Ruthman and standout running back Joshua Milford offense.”

With St. Cyr departed, St. Cyr (relocated to Georgia) eMMAnUeL FLeMMing the ground attack will are two key pieces gone from rely heavily on senior an offense that averaged nearly 30 points per game, but Michael Djalo, who came defense can be just as good through when called upon Hegi believes the Spartans still boast enough weapons to last season. “He’s a quick and or better than last year,” tough runner who can be one Hegi explained. give opponents fits.

Djalo, Robb, Jones, Reid of the top backs in our conferIt all starts with senior ence,” Hegi said. Senior Dean and juniors Kevin Hill and receiver Chester Anderson, James Pierre comprise Robb, who plays a vital role who earned All-Long Island the linebacker group, and on defense at linebacker, will and All-State honors a year the secondary features also get some carries. ago. He had 49 receptions for Anderson and senior Nolan Despite only two return891 yards and 16 touchdowns Alexander-Baker at coring starters, Hegi believes and finished runner-up to nerback with Edouard and the offensive line can be Freeport’s Jaelin Hood for Gordon-Younge at safety.

Elmont’s best since its 2008 the county’s top receiver “Our first goal is to get county championship team. award. “He’s the whole packSenior Kaurice Jones is back back to Hofstra,” Hegi said. age and an amazing athlete,”

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KLAY DehAneY

Schedule September

9 16 23 28

@ New Hyde Park 2:00 p.m.

Carey 2:00 p.m. @ V.S. Central 2:00 p.m. @ Garden City 4:30 p.m.

7 13 21 28

South Side @ MacArthur Mepham Sewanhaka

October

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FreeporT Freepor Red Devils reload after championship run

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By ANDREW MccLURE

he 2016 football season was one for the ages at Freeport. The Red Devils put up over 40 points per game and brought home the program’s eighth Nassau County championship. The ride didn’t stop there. The following week, they went on to knock off William Floyd, 28-14, to earn their fifth Long Island title.

Freeport, the No. 2 seed in Conference I, graduated three first-team, All-Long Island players, including three-year starting quarterback Rashad Tucker. But the Red Devils return plenty from a team that lost just one game in 2016, and bring along some talented players from a 7-1 JV team. Oceanside, Massapequa, Farmingdale, and Hempstead are among the teams that will look to keep Freeport from repeating.

Long-time head coach Russ Cellan believes his team will, once again, be in the hunt.

“We have to replace a lot, but we’re pretty strong at the skill positions,” Cellan said.

“It’s always a tough league.

I like our senior leadership.

The guys had an exceptional summer with the fitness and drills. I could not have asked them to do more to get ready for the season. It is high school football, so a few injuries can change a season. But, that’s the case for every team.

We need to keep everyone on the field, and you always need to be a little lucky.”

Sophomore Terrance Edmond comes from terrific stock. His brother was a Thorp Award winner for Freeport in 2006, and his father was a Division I wrestling champion at the University of Tennessee in 18 — September 7, 2017

1985. Edmond, who had some key grabs at receiver as a freshman, takes over at quarterback. He is a dual threat to handle inside linebacker posirun the ball or throw it out of tions for a defense that should be strong. Cellan expects Freeport’s spread attack.

Quiles to have a big season on Replacing the backfield defense. Quiles, a player with of Tucker, Jahred Wray, and a tremendous motor, will be Elyjah Campbell won’t be an a handful for opponents comeasy task. The trio found the end zone over 30 times in 2016. ing off the edge at defensive Senior captain Aaje Grayson, end. Meyvecci will play the other end or defensive tackle. who had a strong performance filling in for Campbell Quiles and Meyvecci each in the win over Floyd, will be earned division titles in their weight class on the wrestling one of the go-to players for mat in the spring. the Red Devils. Grayson is Sophomore Arnold Cruz is strong and quick, can carry a rangy athlete who will man the ball or catch it, and is a one of the outside linebacker solid blocker. positions. The secondary will North Babylon’s loss is be fast and athletic. Grayson Freeport’s gain as senior returns at safety, and junior Greg Pimentel, who scored 12 touchdowns as a junior, transferred into the district. Pimentel is a strong, physical runner who does a nice job on the receiving end as well. Pimentel also had three interceptions for the North Babylon defense as a junior.

Juniors Jordan Jackson and Justin Lescouflair, who are top performers for Freeport’s track & field team, are a pair of fleet-footed receivers who will contribute on both sides of the ball.

JOHN MEYVECCI The offensive line was a bit inexperienced, last season, but came together nicely as the year went along. Tailique Jackson will be on one corner. Jordan Jackson It could develop into a very good unit. Senior guard John and Lescouflair are both versatile enough to play Meyvecci and senior tackle Robert Fitzsimmons, who are either corner or safety.

Freeport opens up the both team captains, return on season on the road, travelboth sides of the ball for the ing to Syosset on Sept. 9 Red Devils. Talented junior for a 2 p.m. kickoff. HomeGerard Smikle will start at either center or guard. Senior coming is set for Oct. 14 against Hempstead. Rivalry captain Ikce Quiles will play games against Baldwin and one of the tackle positions.

Oceanside are both away.

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ICKE QUILES

Schedule

September 9 16 23 28

@ Syosset Uniondale Massapequa @ Baldwin

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

October 7 14 20 27

@ Oceanside Hempstead East Meadow @ Farmingdale

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

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Hewlett Bulldogs bolster numbers but lack some experience “We’re spending a lot of remains a 4-3 base and the time with him on reading Bulldogs will count heavily on senior end Matt Mannino, defenses,” the coach noted.

Weiss, who started senior middle linebacker ewlett was a fixture for the JV squad in Chris Rodriguez, and senior in the Nassau County his first year in the safety Gavin Adler to set the playoffs for more than tone. program, is a fierce a decade, missing the postseacompetitor with “Chris calls the plays on son just once between 2002-14 defense and it’s his job to get mobility. and reaching the Conference Morelli is expected everyone on the same page,” II finals in 2008. to get the majority of Palladino said of Rodriguez, The past two years, howev- who will also get some handoffs with Adler coner, the Bulldogs failed to crack touches on offense out of the tributing out of the backfield the top eight in Conference as a runner and receiver. Both backfield.

III with a 3-5 record — missare having a strong camp, PalMannino will try to get in ing the playoffs by one spot ladino said, and can do damthe face of opposing quartereach time. New head coach age in the open field. backs and has junior tackle John Palladino, who served as Khamar Narcisse as a runThe offensive line is the defensive coordinator under coaching staff ’s biggest conning mate in the trenches.

Jay Iaquinta for 15 seasons, is Adler brings good anticipacern, Palladino noted, with looking to put a quick end to tion skills and athleticism to a only one returning starter the playoff drought and needs secondary that’ll be otherwise and not much else in the vara total team effort to do it. young and new. At linebacker, sity experience department.

“We ended last year with there’s some depth with about 25 kids and we’re hopsenior Harry Salow, ing to start this season with at junior Vincent Morello, least 40,” Palladino said. “We and sophomore Shawn lost a bunch of close games Geotina on the outside of the past two years and dealt Rodriguez. with a bunch of injuries. We Mannino, who led want to overachieve and find the team in receiving in a way to jump two teams in 2015, is a 6-foot-3 target the rankings.” and someone Palladino Hewlett is seeded No. 10 in is counting on to present the 12-team conference — the a matchup advantage in top eight make the playoffs — the air attack. “Matt has and will try to get Palladino All-County potential,” his first victory in the Sept. 9 Palladino said. “He’s a opener at Glen Cove at 6 p.m. three-sport athlete who “You only get one chance to practices and plays hard.

MATT MANNINO go 1-0,” he said. “Our focus We’re going to get him the during camp has been strictly ball in space and look for on Glen Cove.”

Senior Gene Pasquale is the him to make things happen.”

The Bulldogs’ full game veteran of the group and Salow is an experienced scrimmage is against Elmont varsity player who can catch comes off a solid season as and they’ll also have a fourand block, making him a good the starting center. “Gene is way scrimmage with Baldan important piece and one fit for the H-back position win, West Hempstead and of our leaders,” said Pallathat’s potentially replacing South Side. “I want to find out the tight end in the system. dino, who mentioned junior our strengths and weaknesses Dominic Calandrella as a Senior Matt Kim and early, so we lined up some likely starter at guard. junior Matt Weiss lead the quality, well-coached teams to depth chart at quarterback.

Seniors Alex Vadaro and scrimmage,” Palladino said.

Kim served as last year’s var- Mark Ziarno will look to Palladino said the offense continue Hewlett’s strong sity backup and has size (6-0) has been tweaked, albeit tradition in the kicking and the ability to throw well nothing major. The defense game. on the run, Palladino said.

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Chris Rodriguez

GAVIN ADLER

Schedule

September 9 16 23 28

@ Glen Cove @ Lynbrook Bethpage Roslyn

6:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

October 7 14 21 27

@ V.S. North @ Roosevelt Division Floral Park

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

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Kennedy Cougars look to build off successful campaign

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By JOE GALOTTI

uch of the success of the 2016 Kennedy football team was a product of experience. Last fall, the program made its way back to the postseason behind the efforts of a core group of seniors who had been with the club since their underclassman days.

“That was definitely a big step for the program,” head coach Tom Durnin said. “A lot of our seniors we had since their sophomore year. For about 6 or 7 of them, our last game was their 25th game of varsity football. That team had a lot of experience. They had set goals for where they wanted to be as seniors since they were sophomores.”

This year Kennedy will look to build upon last year’s five-win season, while integrating a large number of new players on to their squad.

The team will likely have a roster of less than 30 players, so health will be key. But, that has not stopped Durnin from setting big goals for his group.

“We graduated 25 seniors last year, but when you are trying to build a program, you say that tradition doesn’t graduate,” he said. “We definitely have a bunch of really talented kids, and would like to get back to the playoffs.”

With a smaller roster, having talented two-way players is a must. The Cougars are certainly not lacking in that area. Junior Marco Travaglione will be a key figure on both the team’s offensive and defensive line, and has his coach expecting big things this year.

“In my opinion, he’s one of the better players in the conference,” Durnin said.

“He had a real nice year as 22 — September 7, 2017

be great.” a sophomore, and a great Matt Jones will summer. He looks like he’s in have a familiar incredible shape too.” receiving target Senior Richard Draude is alongside him this also capable of making big season, in first-year plays on both sides of the varsity player Zach ball. The three-year starter, who had six interceptions last Schuit.

“He had a great JV season, should provide the team with some much-needed season, with a ton of on-field leadership during the catches, and a ton of touchdowns,” Durnin said. “Zach season’s biggest moments. is definitely a kid we’re going “He tends to play his best to need to play big for us.” football in the big games,” Kennedy should also Durnin said. “He always benefit from the return comes to play. He’s faster and of Jason Coules, who stronger this year, and we sat out his junior seaexpect big things from him.” son, after a promisJordan Pitti will suit up ing sophomore at running back and inside linebacker for Kennedy on the year. “He showed field, and could be a valuable asset for the club off the field as well.

“Last year he played a bunch for us, and this year is taking on a bigger role,” Durnin said. “He’s a highly talented kid, has a great attitude and a great work ethic. He’s a real quiet, soft spoken leader, but is definitely a guy our younger kids are going to look up to.”

After getting standout play from Jack Jones over the past few seasons, the Cougars now hope his MATT JONEs younger brother Matt Jones can help lead the team to victory, as their up during the summer, and new starting quarterback.

“Jack was real key in turn- our coaching staff is definitely excited to have him ing our program around,” back,” Durnin said. “He’s Durnin said. “Matt is even a real freak athlete, and is bigger than Jack, has got definitely a game changing a real big arm, and is very quick. He had a really nice JV type of kid. Hopefully it year, and we actually brought doesn’t take him too long to shake off the rust.” him up for the last game of The Cougars open the the season. He played in our campaign at home against playoff game too, so he got a little varsity experience. This Sewanhaka on Sept. 9. year he’ll have to pick things up real quick. He’s had a great attitude, and clearly wants to HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Richard Draude

MARCO TRAVAGLIONE

Schedule

September 9 16 23 28

Sewanhaka @ Great Neck Garden City @ Calhoun

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

October 7 14 20 28

@ Carey @ Mepham Jericho V.S. Central

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

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NaSSau CouNty FootBaLL RaNKINGS ConferenCe I

1. Oceanside Sailors 2. Freeport Red Devils 3. Massapequa Chiefs 4. Farmingdale Dalers 5. Hempstead Tigers 6. Baldwin Bruins 7. Uniondale Knights 8. East Meadow Jets 9. Long Beach Marines 10. Syosset Braves 11. Plainview Hawks 12. Herricks Highlanders 13. Westbury Green Dragons 14. Hicksville Comets

ConferenCe II

1. Garden City Trojans 2. Carey Seahawks 3. MacArthur Generals 4. Elmont Spartans 5. Mepham Pirates 6. South Side Cyclones 7. V.S. Central Eagles 8. Calhoun Colts 9. Kennedy Cougars 10. New Hyde Park Gladiators 11. Sewanhaka Indians 12. Manhasset Indians 13. Great Neck District Blazers 14. Jericho Jayhawks

ConferenCe III

1. Wantagh Warriors 2. Roosevelt Rough Riders 3. Lawrence Golden Tornadoes 4. Bethpage Golden Eagles 5. Plainedge Red Devils 6. Lynbrook Owls 7. Floral Park Falcons 8. V.S. North Spartans 9. Division Dragons 10. Hewlett Bulldogs 11. Glen Cove Big Red 12. Roslyn Bulldogs TO ADVERTISE CALL 516-569-4000

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Lawrence Golden Tornadoes bring speed and talent Defensively, LawJunior Suquan Stays rence is likely to (6-foot-2, 230 pounds) will get some carries as well and also continue to utilize be a factor at tight end. “He’ll a 4-3 scheme but hree years removed could show mulpresent mismatches,” Marfrom winning its fourth tiple looks. Either tillotti said. Senior halfback straight Nassau Conway, Martillotti Christian Rodas, the leader ference III title and a third of the defense, can run, block expects Rodas to be consecutive Long Island Class the heart and soul of and catch, giving the Golden III championship, Lawrence the unit as a middle Tornadoes three options in boasts plenty of speed and linebacker where his the backfield. talent as it looks to return to tackling skills and Junior Christian Frederprominence. icks takes over as the starting quickness are on In addition to trying a snap display. quarterback after previously a four-game slide against Senior Aaron serving as a tailback and slot Roosevelt, including backJackson, who receiver. “He’s got a quick to-back playoff defeats, the release and a strong, accurate has some varsity Golden Tornadoes (7-3) will arm, and with the way he can experience and attempt to dethrone Wantbulked up durrun it’s like we’ll have two agh and hold off the likes of ing the offsearunning backs,” Martillotti Bethpage and Plainedge in son, and junior said. “We spent a lot of time an always highly competitive Nick Pasquarello, last year grooming him to conference. who enjoyed a solid become our quarterback.”

“We have a lot of talent JV campaign last seaAmong the top targets for and we’re as fast as we were Fredericks is junior Jordan during the Long Island Alexander, an explosive championship seasons,” head slot receiver who caught coach Joe Martillotti said. the winning touchdown “The kids are hungry to win in overtime against and the whole varsity team Hewlett a year ago, and showed up every day for sumsenior Carlos Duran, who mer workouts. We’re looking blocks well on the edge for some of them to step up and has reliable hands. as leaders and get us back to “Jordan is bigger and championship status.” stronger and will be very Lawrence, the No. 3 seed difficult to cover,” Marin Conference III behind tillotti said of Alexander, Wantagh and Roosevelt, kicks who could also be a startoff the season at home Sept. 9 ing defensive back as well against Floral Park. A visit to as the team’s top punt Roosevelt looms the following CARLOS DURAN returner. week. “Last year was a tale Up front, the Golden of injuries,” said Martillotti, Tornadoes are counting noting the absence of several son, are the projected starton talented junior Jeavon standouts including feature ing outside linebackers. In Johnson to anchor the line back Chris Collier for the the trenches, Johnson and on both sides. He was Honorfinal three games. “We have Stays will be counted on to able Mention All-County in to stay healthy,” he added. create some havoc. Both can 2016 and will protect FrederMartillotti said Collier was pressure quarterbacks and icks’ blind spot at left tackle. on pace for an All-County help stuff the run.

“Jeavon is strong and moves campaign as a junior when The secondary features well,” Martillotti said. Senior he suffered a serious knee Alexander, Duran, and center Elijah Washington injury in October. He had 15 seniors Isaiah Godwin, a is a returning starter, while touchdowns through the first returning starter and relisophomore David Manara, four games. “Chris rebounded able cover corner, Jordan up from JV, has impressed in pretty quickly and looks great Amezquita, and Aaron camp and will start at one of in camp,” Martillotti said.

Degrafenreid. the guard spots.

“We’re expecting big things.”

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oming off a special 6-win season that included a first-round playoff victory at MacArthur over the then-defending Nassau Conference II champions, Long Beach will compete in Conference I for the first time in 11 years.

“The coaching staff and kids are excited for the challenge,” ninth-year head coach Scott Martin said. “Last year was great. Six wins are the most we’ve had in my tenure and we broke a lot of school records. Conference I will to be tough, but it’s not like Conference II was easy.”

Many of the records the Marines set in 2016 were the product of quarterback Sam Brown. In addition to Brown, replacing longtime two-way standout Tyreek Bromley presents the biggest challenges. “We lost a lot of talent and we’re starting over with a new group,” Martin said.

“We’re at our normal roster size of 30 and we’ve got some solid pieces.”

How well Long Beach’s two-way linemen hold up through four quarters is a concern, Martin said, but the group is molding into shape.

Senior center Sean McCarthy enters his third year as a starter and is accurate on shotgun snaps and a reliable blocker on passing and running plays. “He’s moving quicker and is in good physical shape,” Martin said.

Senior Jack Shortell returns as the starter at left guard and is the team’s strongest lineman according to the coach. “He’s explosive off the snap and a big hitter on both sides of the ball,” Martin said. “He and Sean are teaching the younger guys and 26 — September 7, 2017

Ryan Sheehy, a 6-3, 205bringing them along.” pound transfer from At left tackle, senior Sachem East, is the Danny Susi has a few starts likely starter. He’s accuunder his belt and brings athleticism and a fiery streak. rate from the pocket and moves well enough to get out Junior right guard Alex Ramirez is the smallest of the of trouble. “He’s learning the system and has a lot of group but learning fast and targets,” said Martin, who coming off a big season for has mobile senior Donovan the JV squad. Junior right Carroll as another quartertackle Luca Salerno (6-foot-3, back option.

215 pounds) has grown and The coach is looking for appears ready to take the next a secondary led by Stephens step in his third year on the Jr., Ray, senior Emmil varsity roster.

Cooper and junior Tyre The ground attack is headed by senior Chris Stack- Fergerson to set the tone defensively. The Marines house, a between the tackles will employ a 4-3 scheme type of runner who should with Stackhouse, O’Donahue benefit from a strong passand junior Tyler Fergerson at ing game. Sophomore Trey linebacker.

Sofield has excellent vision In the interior, McCarthy, and got a taste of varsity late Shortell and Salerno will last season, while senior Joe O’Donahue’s ability to catch the ball and block reliably makes him a key piece at H-Back.

Junior wide receiver Marquis Stephens Jr. is turning heads in training camp with his skill set. Stephens Jr. was an important component in last year’s offense and should continue to give the Marines a mismatch advantage with his hands, size (6-0) and leaping ability. “He’s our go-to guy,” DEON RAY Martin said. Senior Deon Ray starred on defense a year ago and will add slot pull double duty and get receiver and special teams to support from seniors Robhis responsibilities this season. “Deon can make plays all ert DiResto and Joe Pepen.

Senior newcomer Sam over the field,” Martin said.

Providing the offense with Oppenheim has Martin high on the kicking game. another dimension is track “He’s been hitting 40 yardstar Tristan Groh, a senior ers in practice and can be a and first-year football player. big weapon for us,” Martin “He’s lightning and we’re said. glad to have him,” Martin Long Beach, seeded No. said. “He can catch and he’s 9 opens with No. 5 Hempstrong in space. He’ll stretch stead. defenses.”

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Lynbrook Owls lean on experience to flip close results

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Molinaro has the inside track tackles with 138 last at left tackle with Justin Har- season on the way to earning Honorable Mention vin and Humza Kahn in the osing four games by five mix. “We always like to rotate All-County recognition.

Hendrickson won’t points or fewer last sea- a lot of kids and keep everycome off the field, son stopped Lynbrook’s one fresh,” LoCicero said.

LoCicero said, while Joey Castillo started all playoff streak at 11 consecuthe efforts in the eight games at quarterback tive years, which included trenches will be led as a junior and is expected Nassau and Long Island

by Renz, D’Agostino championships in 2010, as the to take a leap forward this season. He’s a dual threat who and junior James MurOwls finished 2-6. may also line up as a receiver ray. The Owls have depth “We had a good team that at linebacker in the form of and continue to handle puntwas very young,” head coach ing duties. “He’s special when senior Anthony Rodriguez, Steve LoCicero said. “I think juniors Joseph DeMonte and he has the ball in his hands,” we’ll be in every single game Griffin Kirby, and Barbuto.

LoCicero said. “Last year’s again. The kids worked hard In the secondary, O’Brien all summer and they’re moti- experience should really help is one of the team’s best vated. We have quality leader- him.” The coaching staff is corners and juniors Tyler excited about the potential ship and some good talent.”

Heaney, Jordan Camilo and of junior quarterback Jack Lynbrook is seeded in John DiBenedetto have all Fagen, who could start at the middle of the pack — impressed in camp at safety. wideout and/or cornerback. sixth — in the only 12-team If more close games Junior running back Jonaconference in the county. It than Cabral-Martin has all opens against fourth-seeded Bethpage on Sept. 9 and hosts the tools, LoCicero said, and potential to join LynNo. 10 Hewlett the following brook’s list of 1,000-yard Saturday in an early Homerushers. “He had a big coming game. The Owls face offseason and is everydefending county and L.I. thing a team wants in a champion Wantagh on the running back,” said LoCiroad in Week 5. “All 12 teams cero, who added senior can play in this conference,” LoCicero said. “Everybody is two-way standout Steven Hendrickson and junior chasing Wantagh.”

Two keys to success, LoCi- James Gillespie will cero said, will be the develop- contribute to the ground attack. ment of the offensive line Opponents will need and the ability to run the ball. to keep an eye on senior “The O-line is coming along receiver Thomas O’Brien, MATT RENZ and we’ve got some nice skill who can be dynamic after guys we can get the ball to,” the catch and turn short he said. are in store for 2017, the Up front, senior Matt Renz completions into long gains.

Owls will look to senior leads the way and is a return- Seniors Dylan Shapiro, Mike kicker Spencer Sundeberg ing starter at center. “He’s one Bouhall and John Walsh will to make a difference. “He’s provide Castillo with addiof the most athletic linemen very reliable,” LoCicero tional targets downfield.

I’ve ever coached,” LoCicero said.

Lynbrook’s 3-5 defensive said of the three-sport athlete scheme runs through Tom Lynbrook, with a varsity and standout wrestler who’ll roster at nearly 70 athletes, play nose guard on defense. A Urena at middle linebacker including 32 seniors, will pair of newcomers could start and Hendrickson at strong prepare for the opener with at guard, junior Henry Quilca safety. “They’re our two best overall players,” LoCicero a game scrimmage against and sophomore Dominick noted. Urena, who will proCold Spring Harbor and a Barbuto, while senior right vide blocking and a good pair four-way with East Meadtackle Gerard D’Agostino is of hands for the offense as ow, MacArhthur and Holy a fierce competitor with a Trinity. physical edge. Senior Addison the tight end, led the Owls in

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MacArthur M Arthur Generals fired up to return to prominence

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additional defensive pressure ning back trio combined for to be applied by Leogrande over 100 yards on the ground and Louie on the defensive in MacArthur’s 20-19 victory against Elmont on Oct. 14 that line. fter a rebuilding year Senior Tom Evans returns following MacArthur’s started a three-game winning at starting cornerback to streak.

2015 county title run, provide experience in the MacArthur can mix it up the senior-laden Generals are with the run and pass and has defensive backfield. Evans focused on bringing the prowas clutch in MacArthur’s gram back to the semifinals at multiple receiving weapons for Acquavella to target. Tight one-point win against Elmont Hofstra. when he knocked down a twoends Jack Leogrande and With an almost entire new starting lineup last year, Nick Purcell along with wide point conversion pass with two minutes left. receivers Mike Manfredo, MacArthur rallied from an On special teams, ManJake Sarni and Hugh Kelleearly 2-3 start with three her give the Generals flexibil- fredo will be tasked with kickstraight regular-season wins offs and Fehrenbach hopes ity in the passing game. before a disappointing firsthe can pin teams deep to give Fehernbach said the round Conference II home his defense an advantage with offense is versatile enough playoff loss to Long Beach. field position. Acquavella where they can spread it out Head coach Bobby Fehrenwill kick field goals and extra bach said many of this year’s with three or four receivers split out or go with three run- points for a second straight seniors moved up to varsity season while Cunningham ning backs in the backfield as sophomores when MacAris slated to handle punting depending on matchups. thur won the counties two MacArthur scored 20 or more duties. years ago and are motivated points in five games last to taste that championship season. feeling as starters.

“We’re deep with the “They are pretty fired up,” skilled position players, said Fehrenbach, a former but we don’t have a super standout MacArthur football star,” Fehrenbach said. player in the 1990s who has Plugging running coached the Generals to two holes and providing pass county crowns. “The kids protection for MacArhave worked hard in the offthur’s assortment of season and they know what backs and receivers is they have in front of them.”

Senior 6-foot-1 quarterback an experienced offensive line. Seniors Joe Razza, Kyle Acquavella returns for Antonio Fernandez, TJ his second year as starting Carroll and Jake Hunter quarterback after progresswill all contribute to the ing throughout the fall in unit along with sopho2016. Acquavella is an exploKYLE ACQUAVELLA more Sean Tierney. sive runner who rushed for Junior middle line72 yards and a touchdown backer AJ Lohmuller, in MacArthur’s 27-20 win MacArthur will compete who earned All-Conference against Long Beach to close in Conference II for the honors as a sophomore, the regular season. fifth time in six seasons anchors the defensive side “He is a confident kid,” and is seeded third enterof the football. He shined as said Fehrenbach of Acquaing the 2017 campaign a sophomore registering 10 vella. “From last year to this behind defending champion tackles and a sack during a year he is getting more and 20-14 win against Sewanhaka Garden City and Carey. more confident.”

Acquavella will lead a deep in the second game of the sea- The Generals host Garden City in their home opener son. group of offensive skilled on Sept. 16 and close the Fehrenbach expects Nick players that includes returnPicarella and Kelleher to also regular season schedule ing running backs Calvin at Carey on Oct. 28. A slow contribute to the linebacker Louie, Benny Orlando and start last fall led to a fourth position. He is hoping for Kyle Cunningham. The runBy ANDREW COEN

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seed for the playoffs and Fehrenbach is hoping for better postseason positioning this season that can set the Generals up for a march into deep November.

“Right out of the gate we have some tough games,” he said. “There are some very good teams at the top of the conference.”

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Schedule September 9 16 23 28

@ Mepham 2:00 p.m.

Garden City 2:00 p.m. @ South Side 2:00 p.m. @ New Hyde Park 4:30 p.m.

6 13 20 28

V.S. Central Elmont Calhoun @ Carey

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Carey picked off Elmont, 33-24, in a Conferene II playoff semifinal last November.

ConferenCe I

ConferenCe III

First round Freeport 56, Uniondale 23 Farmingdale 56, V.S. Central 6 Baldwin 35, East Meadow 8 Massapequa 31, Oceanside 28

First round Wantagh 41, Floral Park 0 Roosevelt 41, South Side 9 Lawrence 41, V.S. North 14 Bethpage 23, Plainedge 7

semiFinals Freeport 26, Baldwin 21 Farmingdale 56, Massapequa 0

semiFinals Wantagh 28, Bethpage 0 Roosevelt 28, Lawrence 14

Championship Freeport 53, Farmingdale 28

Championship Wantagh 13, Roosevelt 0

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ConferenCe IV

First round Garden City 42, Calhoun 7 Carey 43, Kennedy 0 Elmont 28, Mepham 23 Long Beach 36, MacArthur 14

First round Seaford 33, Cold Spring Harbor 7 Carle Place/Wheatley 42, East Rockaway 12 North Shore 38, Malverne 34 Locust Valley 21, Clarke 0

semiFinals Garden City 36, Long Beach 8 Carey 33, Elmont 24

semiFinals Seaford 28, Locust Valley 14 Carle Place/Wheatley 37, North Shore 22

Championship Garden City 42, Carey 14

Championship Seaford 20, Carle Place/Wheatley 0

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lonG island Championships Class i Freeport 28, William Floyd 14 Class ii Garden City 13, Half Hollow Hills West 6 Class iii Wantagh 21, East Islip 14 Class iV Shoreham 20, Seaford 10

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Malverne Mules not satisfied with playoff appearance The line side and junior Jamal Flood is back on the right side after will set the tone, while an ankle injury cut his 2016 there’s campaign short. ropping one of the depth at Lockwood said junior most exciting firstlinebacker. tight end Jovani Duran has round playoff games The 3-5 system as much upside as anyone on in recent Nassau County features Washington and the roster. The 6-foot-1, 205football history, 38-34 at North Thomas at the end spots pound third-year starter will Shore last November, was and Radae Teachey at produce mismatches down no consolation for Malverne nose guard. Duran and the field and also contribute head coach Kito Lockwood. his share of blocking. “He’s a Richard lead a linebackThe Mules enjoyed a 6-2 phenomenal athlete who runs er corps that includes regular season and made Hall, seniors Charles great routes and catches the their second straight playoff Aycock and Djyani Gasball,” Lockwood said. appearance, but they were ton and junior Randolph Duran, junior Donovan hoping to reach the ConferMeristil.

Ishmael and senior O’Neill ence IV semifinals and play In the secondary, Smith will serve as new quaron the turf at Hofstra. That’s opponents will need terback Alex Berry’s main the goal again in 2017. to deal with Ishmael, targets. Ishmael can stretch “Last year’s playoff game Smith, Patrick and junior defenses with his speed and was a barnburner,” Lockuse his 6-2 frame and vertical Khevon Pinnock. Berry wood said. “It was a tough will handle punting duties leaping ability to haul down one to lose but hopefully we passes in traffic. Smith is a can carry the momentum into playmaker who can pick this season. We still have a up plenty of yards after a lot of skilled players who’ve catch. waited their turn and a nice Berry, a senior and a offensive line. standout for Malverne’s “We’ve learned how to win baseball program, was and now we’ve got to learn last year’s backup quarhow to win in the playoffs,” terback and a former he added.

JV starter. He stood out Lockwood believes sucduring 7-on-7 drills this cess starts up front and he’s summer, Lockwood said, excited about the offensive and is a dual threat. “He’s and defensive lines. “We were got an excellent arm with pretty good last year and nice touch,” Lockwood there’s potential to be better,” said. “He looks comforthe said. able running the offense Seniors Andrew WashANDREW WASHINGTON and he knows how to ington and Radae Teachey manage a game.” anchor the O-line from the In the backfield, the guard spots. Washington is a for a second straight season Mules are stocked with three-year starter who brings and Lockwood is optimistic inexperienced talent. Senior great physical attributes, the kicking game can excel Shamar Patrick was stuck Lockwood noted, and Teachey with a potential newcomer. behind All-County selection is strong with solid technique.

“We don’t expect any Amari Reyes last season but Junior center Mason Richard easy weeks,” he said. “The has all the tools. He’ll get the doesn’t bring typical lineman kids have bought into majority of carries, though size, but he makes up for it the system and the youth speedy sophomore Rashad with skill and scrappiness. league has been in place for Teachey is expected to make “Mason is all business out his presence felt. Senior Cam- nine years and it’s showthere,” the coach said. “He’s ing.” eron Hall is the H-back. experienced with handling The Mules, the No. 5 On defense, the coach is shotgun snaps.” At tackle, seed, open at home against looking for the Mules to fly junior Malachi Thomas is a Clarke the night of Sept. 9. to the ball and tackle well. returning starter on the left

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September 8 16 23 28

Clarke 7:00 p.m.

West Hemp.

7:00 p.m. @ Mineola 2:00 p.m. @ Locust Valley 4:30 p.m.

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MephaM Mepha Pirates focus on defense after high-scoring 2016 pound junior Connor Molloy, tional defensive back with who had a solid season playing hawkish field vision and a mostly as a tackle last year. nose for the ball.

“Anthony has put a tremen- Bowers is also in the mix to epham kicks off the dous amount of work into run- contribute in the trenches.

2017 season with a “The offensive linemen are renewed emphasis on ning mechanics and conditiona close-knit group who have defense after dropping a shoot- ing,” Cracco said. really bonded this offseason,” Junior John Aliberti is out in the first round of the Cracco said. a dedicated, hard-working playoffs last November.

Although punt and kickoff center who will contribute sigThe Pirates went 4-4 in the returners are a work in prognificant time on the defensive regular season before their ress, the Pirates will rely again front this season.

28-23 postseason setback to on the strong leg of McCleAliberti will snap the ball Elmont, one of four highneghan to notch field goals to Mike Proios, Mepham’s All scoring games in which they and extra points, and Proios County and Honorable Menlost by five points or less last returns as the punter. Senior tion All-State quarterback. fall. Mepham enters the new soccer player Megan Benzing, Proios performed beyond his season seeded fifth in Conferthe first girl to join one of head coach’s expectations ence II. Cracco’s teams, will serve as a “Some of those close losses last season, earning him the backup placekicker. trust to again check plays and really sat with the team and Mepham gets challenged routes before the snap. “He served as motivation for a quality offseason,” head coach throws the ball really well and right away with a home game against third-seeded MacArhe is dangerous as a runner,” Anthony Cracco said.

Mepham’s coaches are moti- Cracco said of Proios.

Proios operates out vated to match their aggresof the shotgun primarily sive, high-scoring, no-huddle in sets with one running offense with a fast, physical, shutdown defense. Toward this back and four wide receivers in a fast-paced scheme end, Cracco recruited junior that will rotate several Marco Baez, a pitcher for the players to keep them fresh school’s varsity baseball team and a newcomer to football, to for four quarters.

Among his targets are play linebacker and defensive Novello, who runs outend. standing routes from the “Marco is a well-built kid slot, senior Kevin McClewho has a lot of physical abilneghan, a tall receiver ity and has brought a lot of adept at snatching high energy and toughness to the defense,” Cracco said following passes, and sophomore the first day of training camp. Kenny Franquiz, a playMIKE PROIOS maker on the inside and Baez will be ready to back split wide. fellow linebacker/defensive “He has stood out all end Mike Osorio, a senior who thur to open the season. also plays on the offensive line summer, he makes plays on and brings a strong work ethic, both sides of the ball,” Cracco Other highlights on the said of Franquiz, who will also schedule include a road dependability and an adhergame at No. 2 Carey in Week line up at free safety, opposite ence to fundamentals. “Mike 4 and a home battle with Novello. does all the little things really defending Long Island Class The Pirates plan to employ well,” Cracco said.

II champion Garden City to a platoon of running backs Other key defensive playclose the regular season. makers include seniors James that feature seniors Mike Asked about the team’s Esteves and Nah’jel Sands and Hatcliffe, a strong and agile prospects for success this junior Alex Moroz. inside linebacker, and Kyle season, Cracco noted that The O-line, which Cracco Bowers, an athletic 6-foot-3 and believes is his team’s strength, he and his coaching staff 260-pound interior defensive will look to jell around starters spent significant time with lineman, as well as junior their players trying to instill Osorio, Aliberti, and 6-4, 260Anthony Novello, an excep-

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a championship culture.

“We’ve worked a great deal on trying to get the most out of every guy on the roster,” he added.

“In order to achieve our goals, we need our players to compete every drill, every rep, every day.”

James Hatcliffe

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September 9 16 23 28

MacArthur @ Calhoun @ Sewanhaka @ Carey

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2:00 p.m.

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4:30 p.m.

October 6 14 21 28

New Hyde Park Kennedy @ Elmont Garden City

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2017 TEAM COACHES CoaCh steve Carroll - Baldwin

CoaCh Brian Moeller - Calhoun

CoaCh Mike stanley - Carey

CoaCh john Boyle - Clarke

CoaCh DoUG BanGe - East Meadow

CoaCh rUss pajer - East Rockaway

CoaCh jay heGi - Elmont

CoaCh rUss Cellan - Freeport

CoaCh john pallaDino - Hewlett

CoaCh toM DUrnin - Kennedy

CoaCh joe Martillotti - Lawrence

CoaCh sCott Martin - Long Beach

CoaCh steve loCiCero - Lynbrook

CoaCh BoB FehrenBaCh - MacArthur

CoaCh kito loCkwooD - Malverne

CoaCh anthony CraCCo - Mepham

CoaCh roB BloUnt - Oceanside

CoaCh joe vito - Roosevelt

CoaCh roB perpall - Seaford

CoaCh GeorGe kasiMatis - Sewanhaka

CoaCh phil onesto - South Side

CoaCh Mike rUBino - VS Central

CoaCh toM sChiavo - VS North

CoaCh joe GUastaFeste - VS South

CoaCh keith saChs - Wantagh

CoaCh DoM Carre - W Hempstead

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Oceanside Sailors embark on reaching ultimate goal

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ith eight returning starters on both sides of the ball and a valuable year of varsity experience in the books, Oceanside has county championship dreams and enough talent to make it happen.

The Sailors, on the heels of a record-breaking 2015 campaign that saw them win 10 games and play for the Conference I title, finished below .500 (4-5) a year ago and lost a playoff heartbreaker at Massapequa in the first round.

“We were very inexperienced and didn’t handle adversity well,” said head coach Rob Blount, who has led the program to the semifinals at Hofstra in five of nine seasons. “We took a few lumps, but a lot of the guys who played in the county championship game two years ago are still here and know what it takes to win.

“Our expectations are high and we’ll be disappointed if we don’t win a county championship,” he added.

Oceanside is ranked No. 1 in the conference and gets an early opportunity to avenge last year’s playoff loss when it travels to Massapequa for the opener on Sept. 9. Two weeks later, the Sailors host Farmingdale in a rematch of the 2015 county final.

“There’s never any relief in the schedule,” Blount said.

“We know it takes a lot of components to win in Conference I. We have the best group of skill position players returning that we’ve ever had, so we’re excited to get going.”

The bulk of last year’s offensive unit returns, led by senior signal-caller Tommy Heuer (1,376 yards, 14 touch-

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above-average wheels. downs, 7 interceptions) and The Sailors return only junior wideout Jake Lazzaro two starting linemen, but (32 receptions, 539 yards, 6 they’re among the best in touchdowns.)

Nassau. Senior left guard Blount said the playbook has been expanded and Heuer Mike Scibelli (6-foot-3, 300 has as much on his plate than pounds) and senior left tackle Vincent Schell (6-5, 290) are any Oceanside quarterback in the past decade. “He’s a spe- coming off All-County seasons and do it all. “They’re cial and smart kid and we’re strong, they can move and expecting really big things,” push people around, and Blount said. “He has a great they’re leaders,” he said. arm and makes good deciJunior Josh Tiernan sions. Most of the interceptions he threw came off deflec- steps into the starting center spot while seniors Anthony tions and weren’t his fault.”

Iaquinta and Ben Blankoph The coach believes the will play tackle and guard, sky is the limit for Lazzaro, respectively, on the right side. a deep threat with plenty Another offensive weapon of speed and great hands. opponents will need to “He’s a talented athlete and contend with is fourth-year I feel the best receiver in the county,” Blount said. Senior slot receivers Dylan Judd and Bernie Diaz both had over 200 yards receiving in 2016 and figure to surpass those numbers and get into the end zone more. “Dylan bounced around a lot because he’s so versatile, but we’re trying to keep him in the slot and safety this year,” Blount explained. “Bernie is our most physical receiver and can make catches in traffic.”

The ground attack appears in good hands as DEREK CRUZ well with shifty senior Derek Cruz (656 yards from scrimmage, 5 touchstarting kicker Francesco downs) getting the lion’s Ancona. “He’s a big-time share of the workload with game-changer,” Blount said senior Bryan Aguilar and of Ancona, who as a junior junior Alijah James providwent a perfect 33-for-33 on ing backfield support. Cruz extra-point tries and set can find gaps behind the a program record with a Sailors’ big offensive line47-yard field goal. men and boasts breakaway Defensively, Oceanside speed, Blount noted. Aguilar, employs a 3-4 scheme with an Honorable Mention Allsenior nose guard Chris County linebacker, get grind Pullini between Scibelli and out tough yards or serve as Schell up front. Diaz and a blocker on the edge, while James is a downhill type with juniors Liam Artus and HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW

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Eddie Mannone could round out the starting linebacker corps, while Judd’s an AllCounty safety and Lazzaro is a shutdown corner.

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Schedule

September 9 16 23 28

@ Massapequa East Meadow Farmingdale @ Uniondale

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

October 7 14 21 28

Freeport Baldwin @ Long Beach @ Hempstead

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

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SeAford Se Revamped Vikings have pieces to succeed seven games including of the backfield from Mike Anderson and Joe Angelastro two shutouts. Perpall is also hoping for a strong to make up for the loss of defensive presence from Roell. fter capturing the middle linebacker Tom “We have a lot of capable program’s first county Umano, who also starttitle since 2010 last fall, backs,” said Perpall, who ed at goalie for SeaSeaford is aiming for a repeat guided Seaford to four ford’s boys’ lacrosse straight county titles from with many new starters.

2007 to 2010 and a Long Island last spring.

The Vikings went unbeatOn special teams, championship in 2009. “We’ll en in Conference IV followed Seaford gradutry and do it by committee.” by a championship run that ated its starting Seaford also will need to was capped off by a domikicker from the replace Cain, who started nant 20-0 win against Carle last two years, the last three years at quarPlace/Wheatley in the Class Josh Pinnock, terback and provided the IV finals. Seaford graduated who proved reliVikings with a strong arm to key pieces from last year’s able on extra points and field complement a fierce rushing historic campaign including attack. Ryan Butler was slated goals. Junior Anthony Cuchel Long Island’s leading rusher has stepped up to take over to start behind center before Danny Roell and star quarPinnock’s kicker spot and suffering a lacrosse injury terback A.J. Cain, but return will also be handling punting plenty of heart motivated for last spring that will sideline duties. more big November games at him until the middle of the season. Backup quarterbacks “He has a very strong leg,” Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium.

Tyler Kirincic and Logan “We have a lot of holes Masters are competing to fill, but we have a lot of hard for the starting role great kids,” said 23rd-year to open the season. head coach Rob Perpall. “We Whoever starts at have the pieces and we have quarterback has capable to figure out how to put it all receiving targets in Chiritogether.”

Leading Seaford’s quest for co at tight end along with senior wide receivers back-to-back county crowns Luke Farrant and Zach are tri-captains Andrew Chirico, Tyler Volpi and Nick Grof and Luke Farrant.

The 6-4 Farrant hauled in Calandra. Chirico is moving a clutch first down catch from guard to tight end and on a fake punt play in will be a force on defense at Seaford’s 28-14 semifinal defensive end. win against Locust Valley “He’s the whole package,” said Perpall of the 6-1 Chirico, last year.

NICKY CalaNdra The Vikings return who earned All-County honexperience on the offenors last season. “He is a very sive line led by returning smart player.” starters Khris Luciano, Chris Perpall said of Cuchel, who Calandra is an integral is entering his first season Higgins and Justin VanDupart of the Seaford offense sen. The veteran linemen will with the football program. at fullback and on defense at Seaford is seeded first play a critical role in the sucmiddle linebacker. Volpi will entering the season foljoin Calandra in the backfield cess of Seaford’s run-heavy lowed by Locust Valley, at halfback and look to create offense and providing pass Clarke, Cold Spring Harbor protection when the Vikings pressure on defense at defenMalverne, Carle Place, air it out. sive end.

“We have a pretty good line North Shore and West Seaford boasts a strong Hempstead. The Vikings coming back,” Perpall said. run game led by Calandra open up with a county title Seaford boasted a strong and Volpi, who achieved big game rematch against Carle defense in 2016 with mostly yards during the Vikings’ Place and close the regular two-way players that held playoff run last year. Perpall season at Malverne. also hopes for production out opponents to single digits in

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Andrew Chirico

“We have a target on our back,” said Perpall of Seaford being the preseason favorites once again in Conference IV. “Everyone wants to beat us.”

TYlEr VolpI

Schedule

September 8 16 23 28

Carle Place @ Clarke @ V.S. South C.S. Harbor

6:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

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Sewanhaka Indians rely on front line to be competitive

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By ANDREW MccLURE

ewanhaka comes off back-to-back, disappointing 2-6 seasons in Nassau Conference II, but the Indians lost some tight ones in 2016, including a gutwrenching loss to Mepham in the final seconds, and an overtime loss the MacArthur. The Generals were the defending league champions.

The Indians, who are typically ranked among the middle of the pack and tend to face a killer schedule, get a little bit of relief in 2017.

Sewanhaka enters the season as the No. 11 seed. It will still have games with perennial playoff teams like Mepham and Elmont, and a muchimproved South Side unit, but the rest of the schedule puts the Indians in position to succeed.

Despite losing 27 seniors and having a lack of depth on this season’s roster, the always-optimistic George Kasimatis, in his ninth year as head coach at Sewanhaka, expects to be competitive.

“Believe me when I say that we will be in games,” Kasimatis said. “We have a nice core of athletes, and the guys are committed both on the field and in the classroom. They are very dedicated. The offensive line will be one of our strengths. I think we will go as far as the line takes us.”

Junior center Shawn Cothias is flanked by senior guards Andre Termidor and Antonio Caputo. Termidor, a two-player with an endless motor, impressed Kasimatis with his selflessness. Seeing a need on the line, he went to his coach and volunteered to play guard rather than running back. Senior Anthony

Termidor should be a Maffea and junior Brandon force to be reckoned with Valerio, who started as a at inside linebacker. He will sophomore, man the tackle have the athletic Williams positions.

There’s an ongoing compe- playing alongside him. Reyes tition in camp for the starting and junior Joseph Carollo are quarterback position between expected to fill the outside junior Nick Balletta and soph- linebacker slots.

Robinson and first-year omore Christian Mullings.

Balletta was the starter on the player Kamaal Chin give the team speed and athleticism JV as a sophomore, and is a at the corners. Rubino and drop back passer with a good senior Giovanny Bryce have touch. Mullings is said to the inside track at safety. have had a tremendous sumKeeping players fresh is mer in preparation for the going to be a challenge for season.

Kasimatis. “We don’t have a Senior Luis Reyes, a solid lot of depth, so we have no all-around athlete, will start choice but to have guys playat wide receiver, but is also ing both ways,” Kasimatis capable of taking the snap from center. Six-foot-4 Ricardo said. “It makes things a little tougher. The guys put a lot Jean has good hands and figures to be a strong possession receiver. Senior Lou Rubino will also be a target when the Indians throw the ball.

If Sewanhaka has a go-to guy it is Darryle Robinson. The senior scat back can hit the holes and break away from the pack, and catches the ball well out of the slot.

Junior Devoante Williams is another threat out of the backfield.

Kasimatis likes what he sees from Robinson.

“One of the challenges ANDRE TERMIDOR for us will be not putting the ball in his hands too much,” Kasimatis said. of time and effort in dur“We don’t want to wear him ing the summer, and are down. He’s very talented. He very coachable. They’re a is a threat to score each time great group of guys to be he touches the ball.” around.”

While Kasimatis would The Indians open things love to spell some of his offenon the road when they travsive starters, many will be el to Kennedy on Sept. 9 for playing on both sides of the a 2 p.m. kickoff. They’ll play ball. Cothias and Jean will four straight at home beginplay the end positions, while ning in Week 3 against Maffea, Valerio, and Caputo Mepham. will all be in the rotation on the defensive line.

Darryle Robinson

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September 9 16 23 28

@ Kennedy @ Manhasset Mepham Jericho

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2:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

October 7 14 21 28

Great Neck South Side @ Great Neck @ Elmont

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2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

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South Side Cyclones’ goal is to take step forward

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By ANDREW COEN

outh Side fulfilled a goal in 2016 of reaching the playoffs and this fall has eyes on accomplishing more.

The Cyclones reached the postseason for the first time since 2008 with a 4-4 mark and fell to Roosevelt in the first round of the Conference III playoffs. Seventh-year head coach Phil Onesto would like to see his team take that next step as a program as a Conference II newcomer with a playoff win that would move South Side into the semifinals on the big stage at Hofstra.

“This year the goal is not just making it back to the playoffs, it is making it back to Hofstra,” said Onesto, a standout receiver on South Side’s last team that played at Hofstra during its county title run in 2001. “We want to compete for a championship.”

South Side graduated some key offensive talent from a team that rebounded from a winless 2015 including quarterback Shane Batyr, running back Jonny Picket and wide receiver Joe Licalzi. The Cyclones began 1-3 last year before winning three in a row to set up a postseason berth.

“We need some guys to fill those spots,” Onesto said.

“Luckily we return almost our whole offensive line.”

South Side’s experienced line includes senior guards Peter Gibney and Tygah Scott, whose athleticism and size should open up holes for the Cyclones running game.

Starting tackles Chris Coico and JT McCarthy also return giving the Cyclones veteran leadership in the trenches.

There’s versatility on offense with senior Pat Leach capable of playing quarterback, running back or wide 44 — September 7, 2017

will fill the kickreceiver. Leach shined in ing duties. a crucial 24-12 win against Fine was a Valley Stream North last year with six catches and five perfect 3-for3 in extra completed passes. He also points to go received time at quarterback along with against Hewlett and Roslyn. a 25-yard “He’s a pretty special athlete,” Onesto said. “He’s prob- field goal ably going to see time at every in the Valley Stream skilled position.”

North win.

The Cyclones have other Onesto options at quarterback said Fine including junior Trent Davis and William Pickett. Whoever also has strong is signal caller will have tall leg receiving targets in D’Andre that Satchell, Pierce Fine and can in Nick Licalzi. Running back opposing offenses back features strong competition between senior Marc Messina with touchbacks on kickoffs. and juniors Greg Lethbridge South Side’s goal and Matt Kucher.

“Having guys who can play a bunch of different positions is going to help give us lots of options on offense,” Onesto said. “We have a lot of speed.”

On defense, South Side will put pressure near the line of scrimmage from Satchell and Scott at their defensive end positions.

Satchell recorded a game clinching fourth down sack in South Side’s 22-16 win against Lynbrook last year. Scott and Satchell both recorded sacks TYGAH SCOTT in South Side’s 32-14 win against Roslyn.

“The two of them are of returning to the playoffs really the strength if the will be challenging after it defense,” Onesto said. “They moved to Conference II due can cause a lot of problems to increased enrollment. for opposing teams.”

The Cyclones, seeded sixth, Coico gives the Cyclones explosion at middle lineback- open up at defending Long Island Class II champion er spot, where he recorded Garden City before hosting 10 tackles for losses last year.

MacArthur in the home Defensive tackle Deveron opener on Sept. 23.

Stewart should also provide “We’ve got the defendpressure up the middle with ing champs to start so we his 295-pound build in the will be tested right away,” Cyclones’ 4-3 defense.

Onesto said.

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September 9 16 23 28

@ Garden City @ V.S. Central MacArthur Manhasset

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

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October 7 14 20 28

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V.S. Centr CentrAl Bulked-up Eagles eye return to playoffs

By GARRETT D. URIBE

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fter 23 years a weight was lifted, and Valley Stream Central responded by spending its offseason lifting more weight.

In 2016, under new head coach Mike Rubino, the Eagles had their first winning football season since 1993, finishing fourth in Conference I while going 5-4 on the year, which ended with a playoff loss to Farmingdale.

Rubino and staff spent little time savoring the team’s triumphant turnaround, but set to work at season’s end taking stock. All the analytics, according to Rubino, pointed to one urgent indication. “We needed to get stronger,” Rubino said. “Looking at films and other things, we felt that adding strength would make the key difference. I give these kids credit for getting after it in the weight room these past months.”

Now, newly-bulked, Valley Stream Central looks to a host of returning starters – and one particularly critical unknown quantity – to carry a newly-winning program into its first follow-up season, switching over this year to Conference II where the Eagles are seeded seventh. As the new regime faces its sophomore test, a crop of Eagles seniors brings experience to key positions. Notable in this regard is all-conference linebacker Joel Rosario, Valley Stream Central’s leading tackler and a two-way starter, whom Rubino intends to employ as a versatile offensive weapon.

“Joel is our heart and soul on defense,” Rubino said.

“But we’ll use him on offense a lot too, as a back or a receiver. He’ll be on the field at all times.”

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“Angel Cordero is Another defensive anchor another guy that being asked to contribute on bought into the offense – rather prominently weight room. We’re – is junior Armani O’Brady, excited because he’ll be a starter last season at lineable to play a little differently backer. O’Brady will resume now with more strength.” his linebacking duties, but Working mainly out of also step into a brand-new its signature 4-2-5 scheme, role the as Eagles’ starting Central’s defense involves a quarterback – his offensive playing time last year limited special hybrid position – a cross between a safety and to stints at receiver and runan outside linebacker. This ning back. In his very first season under center, O’Brady assignment will go chiefly replaces All-County selection to O’Brady. Rose will start at cornerback with senior Stephen Sanchez.

“Armani wants to be great Chukwuemeka Ukanwoke and has high expectations for and junior Christian Rodrihimself,” Rubino said. “He’s a guez, both first-year starters, gym rat and film rat who had helping to man the secondary.

Orgella, McCray and Cora tremendous off-season.”

Returning senior Jermaine dero are the linemen, with Williams-Richards lining up Williams-Richards will start at defensive end. again at running back, with senior Quincy Caton – back from an injury-shortened 2016 – slated to be the slot back. “Jermaine really bought into the weight room,” Rubino said. “We expect him to be the lead horse in the backfield.

Quincy Caton’s a tough kid and he’ll get a lot of touches this year.”

On an Eagles offense designed to be balanced, senior receivers Zachary Rose and Rasheed Orgella, both two-way returning starters, represent the ARMANI O’BRADY aerial component.

“Zachary’s great at identifying passing “We lost some key playmatchups,” Rubino said. “For ers but we have a lot of us coaches, he’s our eyes on returners, and it’s just the field.” about executing,” Rubino Offensive line-wise, three of the starting positions have said. “We’re going to get better at our job, and what been claimed. Senior Anthoour roles are on defense.” ny Bucchieri, a first-year While insisting his starter at center, joins a pair club takes each game as it of two-year starting seniors, comes, Rubino singled out Tyler McCray at tackle, and the season opener at Carey Angel Cordero at guard.

Sept. 9 as a matchup with “Tyler’s our best inside possibly heightened imporlineman, someone his peers tance. look up to,” Rubino said.

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Schedule

September 9 16 23 28

@ Carey South Side Elmont Great Neck

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

October 6 14 21 28

@ MacArthur @ Manhasset Garden City @ Kennedy

7:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

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V.S. North Spartans want to reach playoffs and advance

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talent and experience, Schiavo and see where we are at the praises his leadership, particu- end of the season.”

Defensively, the Spartans larly his calm under pressure. employ a 4-4 defensive “We’re expecting him to alley Stream North lead the team and get the best scheme and plan to employ returns key two-way several hybrid linebackstarters as several posi- out of everybody,” Schiavo tion battles have developed in said of Ruddick, whose back- ers, defensive backs and lineman. up is junior Hector Mayorga. training camp.

“We’re kind of running our As the Spartans run their After a 4-4 regular season defense with two big guys in power ground attack, Rudcampaign, the Spartans fell the middle and nine linebackdick will also throw the ball to Lawrence in a first-round to Blythe and a potential bevy ers running around,” Schiavo Conference III postseason said. “It’s a very active defense of other players competing game last year. The coaches and it’s very important that expect to build a roster of 35 to for positions as receivers, 40 players, mostly juniors and whether starting at the line or everyone does his job.”

Among those competing in the backfield. They include seniors, to take them deeper for hybrid linebacker-defenMayorga, Gisonda, junior into the playoffs this fall. sive line positions are St. Vil, Breitling Lewis and seniors “We don’t want to just get fellow senior Chrys PhileBradford Daniel, Lenz St. Vil in the playoff this year, we mon, and juniors Anthony want to advance,” head coach and Mike Russo.

Senior lineman Will Brady Romano and Fleurima. The Tom Schiavo said. will play one of the defensive versatile Philemon and St. Vil The speedy Shamari will also serve as utility-type tackle positions, but his spot Griffith will start at running back while fellow sophomore on the offensive line was undecided at the start of Tim Hutchinson and juniors Aidan Duggan, Fabbri Andre camp.

“He’s just a devoted, and Anthony Romano are vying to play alongside him in hard-working guy who gives you his best on the backfield. Griffith is also every play,” Schiavo said expected to once again perof Brady. form with reckless abandon Vying for O-line posiat defensive end.

“Shamari is big and strong tions alongside Brady are juniors Bernadin Fleuand fast, and we’re looking rima, Anthony Iuliano, for him to have tremendous Joe Munson, and Fedler success,” Schiavo said. “He’s Rejouis. Senior Alex got great size and breakaway Wilenski will play on both speed.” lines.

Javier Blythe is a junior The Spartans face the cornerback and wide receiver JOHN RUDDICK tough task of opening who Schiavo calls a natural against No. 2 Roosevelt at leader with a strong football IQ, and junior Joe Gisonda is home Sept. 9. They will players who can perform a slot receiver and free safety travel to play No. 1 Wantagh with quick feet and hard hits. in Week 7 and No. 4 Bethpage at virtually any spot on the field, except quarterback. in Week 4.

“Joe has excellent hands “We have a lot of kids “Conference III football and speed, he’s a wrestler, so who can play,” Schiavo said. takes everything you have, he’s tough as nails, and he’s “We’re just going to have to especially when you’re the just a very dynamic player,” find the best positions for smallest school in the conferSchiavo said. them. There’s going to be a ence,” said Schiavo, whose At the top of the quarterlot of competition.” teams have earned two playback depth chart is senior Meanwhile, the coach off berths since joining the John Ruddick, a third-year conference three seasons ago. believes the success of this starter who will command an year’s program will pivot on “We just have to take it one offense that primarily runs day at a time, and do our best team chemistry. the ball through the I forma“The kids need to care every day, get better every day, tion. In addition to Ruddick’s

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Shamari Griffith

about each other, and they need to care about the team,” he noted.

“Football needs to be one of the top priorities in their lives and kids need to step up and be leaders.”

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September 9 16 23 28

Roosevelt Roslyn @ Glen Cove @ Bethpage

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2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

October 7 14 21 27

Hewlett Lynbrook @ Wantagh @ Division

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2:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

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V.S. South Falcons set sights on trip to playoffs

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By JOE GALOTTI

ast fall proved to be Valley Stream South’s best season in recent memory, as it racked up four wins and finished with a .500 or better record for the first time since 2012. While Falcons head coach Joe Guastafeste was pleased with his team’s progress, he knows there is plenty more to accomplish.

“Those are all nice steps forward for our program, but we did fall short of our goal, which was making the playoffs,” Guastafeste said.

“Everything we do is with one purpose, and that’s to win enough games to get to the playoffs. Once you get into the playoffs, anything can happen.”

South will have plenty of new talent to help it reach its ultimate goal of a postseason berth, as the varsity is expected to field close to 35 kids.

“We haven’t had that many at Valley Stream South for as far as I can remember,” Guastafeste said. “There definitely are kids coming out for the team, and a lot of them are very athletic. We’re going to try and get our athletes the ball in space, and see what happens.”

Over the summer, the Falcons ran approximately 20-25 clinics, and had about 30-35 varsity players attend each one. “We had a great offseason,” Guastafeste said. “Our team is definitely focused.

They’re an aggressive group, and are probably one of the more athletic groups that I’ve had.”

Taking over as starting quarterback is Matt Doncell.

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talented guards, in Roger running back, and as a slot Kennedy and Nicholas receiver. “We knew all along Stangis. Both have been that he’s a quarterback, but he’s a very athletic kid, which promoted to the varsity level, after promising JV allowed him to play all those seasons. positions for us last year,” Cordeo and Strangis Guastafeste said. “Although he didn’t start last year, he comes will also play a big role in anchoring the defensive line. into this year with a decent “It all starts up front. If those amount of field experience.” two guys can control the gaps Nick Hernandez leads a on defense, we’ll be okay,” talented backfield unit and comes off an Honorable Men- Guastafeste said.

The secondary could also tion All-County season. “He’s be a strength for South, feaa kid we’re really excited about,” Guastafeste said. “He turing talented two-way players like Hernandez, puts his foot in the ground Pierre-Paul, and Ortiz. and he goes. He is fast and “We have good speed athletic, and those are things that you can’t teach or coach. back there,” Guastafeste said.

“Hopefully they can ball hawk Hopefully he’ll keep going back and create turnovers.” and become an all-county football player this year.”

Joining Hernandez at running back are Michael Hicks and Cedric Pierre-Paul. Guastafeste called Hicks the best player from last year’s JV. Pierre-Paul brings plenty of speed to the table, and is a track athlete when he’s not on the gridiron.

“With those three kids in the backfield, and Doncell, I think we should be able to run the ball and control the clock,” Guastafeste said.

The coach hopes to ANDREW LAZZARA see the wide receiver duo of Andrew Lazzara and Jared Ortiz make a sizable Some of the schedule impact as well, and provide highlights for the Falcons the team with a multi-threat offense. “Those two will hope- include their home opener fully be able to make plays for against Mineola, and a us, if opposing defenses try to homecoming game matchup on Oct. 21 against Oyster put 10 or 11 guys in the box,” Bay. The club will also be Guastafeste said. tasked with a tough stretch Senior Abraham Cordeo of games against Seaford, will be back for his fourth West Hempstead, Locust varsity season, and should Valley, and Malverne. bring plenty of experience “Those games should tell to the Falcons offensive line us where we stand,” Guasat the tackle position. He tafeste said. will be joined by a pair of HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW

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Schedule

September 9 15 23 28

Mineola 2:00 p.m. @ Island Trees 7:00 p.m.

Seaford 2:00 p.m. @ W. Hempstead 4:30 p.m.

October 7 14 21 28

@ Locust Valley @ Malverne Oyster Bay North Shore

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“I think defensively we can 113 yards in the county be as strong, we just have to finals, along with Pat Walsh be smart,” Sachs said. “Last and Anthony D’Onofrio fter achieving the year we didn’t give up any big were also instrumental in program’s first Long plays.”

Wantagh’s rushing success Island crown in 15 On special teams, Wantagh last year and will look for big years, Wantagh is primed for lost starting kicker Mike Pieryardage this fall. a repeat title this fall. giovanni, who providing the Senior Ryan Murphy will The Warriors went undeWarriors consistently with be a target of Castellano at feated in their return to Conextra point attempts. Sachs wide receiver after making ference III for the first time said the kicking duties are up some big plays as a junior since 2008 and capped off for grabs with multiple playincluding a 30-yard touchthe season with a 21-14 win down reception in Wantagh’s ers on the roster capable of against Suffolk County power season-opening 33-7 win stepping into the role.

East Islip in the Long Island Sachs returns his two against Plainedge. Tight Class C Championship Game. ends Jack Conklin and Ryan longtime assistant coaches in Head coach Keith Sachs Graham will also be active in defensive coordinator Tony has been impressed with how Carter and line coach Jim Wantagh’s passing game. the returning players have Moro, whom he credits for With the loss of Colbert, approached the offseason keeping Wantagh as one of Billy Bonasera will be countwith focus on putting together ed on to anchor the offensive the top high school programs another deep November run. on Long Island. The Warriors line. Sachs is also counting “The attitude and commit- on stepped up production have reached at least the ment has been just as good as from senior linemen Liam last year,” said Sachs, who has McDermott, Gavin Guerled Wantagh to three county rera and Hunter Felix. titles and two Long Island Defense was Wantagh’s crowns since taking over the strength in 2016 with program in the early 1990s. the Warriors shutting “Our guys are ready.” out opponents in three Wantagh will have to straight playoff wins fill the void left behind by en route to the county graduation losses of receiver title after only yielding Jimmy Joyce and guard Sean 56 points in the regular Colbert. The Warriors still season. The Warriors bring back plenty of top talreturn integral pieces of ent on offense with senior last season’s dominant quarterback Jake Casteldefense including Alllano set to lead the huddle in State honorees Casey at his second year as a starter. linebacker and Rohan at GAVIN CASEY “Returning our quartercornerback. D’Onofrio is back is important because he also back at linebacker already knows the offense,” after receiving All-County said Sachs of Castellano. “We accolades along with senior semifinals at Hofstra for 10 should be able to open up defensive tackle Jack Lavache straight seasons. things more this year.”

Wantagh is seeded first (All-Conference).

Wantagh returns an in Conference III. The WarSachs said last year’s assortment of running backs defensive dominance will riors face Roosevelt at home that helped the Warriors on Sept. 28 in a rematch of be tough to duplicate, but boast a lethal ground game last year’s county title game he hopes his 2017 team last year. Senior Gavin Casey maintains discipline in key and will travel to Lawrence carried a big load during the for a pivotal contest on Oct. moments, Walsh patrols the 2016 championship run and 14. middle of the defense at linerushed for 121 yards in Want- backer and Sachs is also hop“When other teams play agh’s 13-0 win against Roosing for stepped up production us it is their super bowl so evelt in the county title game. from senior nose guard Logan we need to bring it every Tommy Rohan, who amassed VonRunnen. game,” Sachs said.

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Lynbrook @ Lawrence V.S. North @ Plainedge

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WeSt HemPSteAd Rams must hit the road for all games Senior Emershould be fine. I think we can son Maldanado, a be pretty good.” three-year starter, The Rams double-wing returns at center to lead what offensive attack will, once fter years of being a should be a formidable offenagain, be led by senior quarfixture in the Confersive line. Junior guard terback Timmy Shanley. The ence IV playoffs, West Khari Dash, and Ryan signal-caller is essentially Hempstead, due in part to a Last, a hard-working another running back in the rash of injuries and a lack of depth at nearly every posi- offense, and carrying the ball 6-foot-7, 280-pound tion, had a disappointing 2016 is the athletic Shanley’s forte. tackle, could wreak However, he also has a strong havoc on opposing season and picked up just a defenses. Senior tackle throwing arm, so opposing pair of victories.

John Regan also returns defenses will not be able to The Rams, the No. 8 seed on the line. sell out on the run. in Nassau IV, will go to battle If the defensive line develSenior wing back Anthony this season with a seniorops, it could be a solid unit. heavy roster. More important- Galan has the potential to With Dash, junior Jason have a big year. Galan is a ly, those who are returning Brown, and junior runhave a decent amount of var- compact, fleet-footed, shifty back with the ability to evade stopper Jacques Naugaus sity experience, including a plugging up the middle, and tacklers and outrun them. few three-year starters. With Pierre, Maldanado, Salima group of hard-working, ded- With a low center of gravity, icated seniors setting the tone Galan should be tough to deal bene, and Charles coming off the edge at end, expect West and some size in the trenches, with when running behind his big offensive linemen.

West Hempstead should be Galan won’t be a oneable to turn things around. man show in the backDespite having a seed that is lower than it is accustomed field. Seniors Lincoln Jerome and Lee Boodoo, to, West Hempstead’s schedalong with junior Frank ule is unforgiving. Not only will the Rams face perennial- Messina, will all get power Seaford, Locust Valley, touches. Senior Ryan Charles will have mostly and Clarke, the top three a blocking role from the seeds in the league, they will fullback position. play all three on the road. In Senior Christopher fact, they will play all eight games away from home while Jean-Louis and sophomore Anthony Salimbene their playing field undergoes return at end. When a facelift to turf. Seaford, the things are going well for defending county champion, West Hempstead, the figures to be the team to be RYAN LAST team is running the ball beat. and controlling the clock, Head coach Dom Carre likes the makeup and the atti- but Jean-Louis is a player to watch on the receiving end. Hempstead to be tough tude of his team. “Last year defensively.

Senior Brandon Pierre gives was a little unusual in that Messina, Jerome, and the Rams size at tight end. we had a lot of seniors, but line Alex Lopez will handle linePerhaps the biggest key we didn’t have a lot of expebacking duties. Jean-Louis to success out of the doublerienced players,” Carre said. and Tim Ralph look to have wing is the play of the offen“We have a lot more players secured positions in the secsive line. While having the with varsity experience who ondary. guys to wear down defensive understand the process. We West Hempstead opens fronts is always a plus, proper have a nice core group that up the season with a trip to lead by example, and the work technique and footwork is Oyster Bay on Sept. 9 at 2 essential. With experienced, ethic is solid. We need to be more consistent on both sides intelligent, and versatile line- p.m. men, West Hempstead should of the ball, and the defense have success on the ground. has to jell, but I think we

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Anthony Galan

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Schedule

September 9 15 23 28

@ Oyster Bay 2:00 p.m. @ Malverne 7:00 p.m. @ Locust Valley 2:00 p.m. @ V.S. South 4:30 p.m.

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@ Seaford @ East Rock. @ Clarke @ Carle Place Seaford

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2:00 p.m.

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