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Russell wins Martone Award as top lineman

Four games into the 2005 season Plainview JFK football coach Matt Gentile turned to a shy but imposing sophomore and told him to get into the game.

Though the Hawks lost to Farmingdale, 29-6, and won only two games the rest of the season, Gentile had found his foundation on the offensive line in Evan Russell.

Since then the introverted Russell has turned into a vocal leader, and was...

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