Nassau Conference A-IV baseball preview
Jake Williams of Seaford poses for a portrait on Friday, March 21, 2014. Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan
1. VALLEY STREAM NORTH SPARTANS
Coach: Phil Sanfilippo
2013 record: 15-9
Key players
Glen Tants, P/1B, 6-0, 240, Sr.
John Gianasco, P/SS, 5-9, 180, Sr.
Pat Brady, OF, 6-2, 200, Sr.
Pat McGreevy, SS/2B, 5-9, 175, Jr.
Julio Lizardo, P/2B, 6-0, 180, Jr.
Outlook: The whole new look Spartans graduated their entire playoff lineup.
Coach: Joe D'Auria
2013 record: 16-10
Key players
Andrew Kramer, P/1B, 6-5, 210, Sr.
Rocco Privitera, 2B, 5-8, 150, Sr.
Tucker Hahn, 3B, 6-2, 225, Jr.
Anthony Raucci, SS, 5-8, 150, Jr.
Michael Iacobellis, C, 5-10, 170, So.
Outlook: Reached the Nassau Class A semifinals seven years in a row.
Coach: Mike Milano
2013 record: 15-9-1
Key players
Jake Williams, CF/P, 5-7, 151, Sr.
Lucas Hall, P/OF/1B, 6-2, 180, Jr.
Jake Doyle, C, 5-9, 163, Jr.
Danny Colantonio, OF/P, 5-9, 160, Jr.
Anthony Amarante, P, 6-5, 175, Sr.
Outlook: Williams had 32 hits and 19 RBI to key Vikings offense.
Coach: Helms Bohringer
2013 record: 7-12
Key players
Ryan Reilly, P/IF, 6-0, 155, Sr.
John Lusardi, SS/P, 5-10, 160, Sr.
Vinny Bienick, P/1B, 6-1, 190, Sr.
Nick Iadevaio, P/2B, 5-10, 170, Sr.
Kenny Faath, OF/3B, 5-10, 170, Sr.
Outlook: Kelly is a three-pitch pitcher with excellent command.
Coach: Omar Mulgrave
2013 record: 13-9
Key players
Kyle Heiss, SS/P, 6-0, 180, Sr.
Patrick Carroll, C, 6-2, 180, Sr.
Brandon Wright, 1B, 6-2, 190, Jr.
Nicolas Lollo, 3B/P, 6-0, 175, Jr.
Giovanni Marciano, OF/P, 5-11, 170, Sr.
Outlook: An experienced staff should help the Falcons into the post-season.
Coach: Tom Abruscato
2013 record: 22-6
Key players
Jesse Russo, SS, 5-10, 175, Sr.
Peter Falgiano, C, 5-10, 185, Sr.
Mike Gismondi, 1B, 6-0, 205, Sr.
Mike Turton, P, 6-1, 178, Sr.
Kevin Lada, 3B/2B, 6-0, 165, Sr.
Outlook: Hofstra-bound CF Jesse Russo hit .366 with 36 runs scored.
7. COLD SPRING HARBOR SEAHAWKS
Coach: Rich Greeney
2013 record: 10-9
Key players
Colin O'Neil, C, 5-10, 170, Jr.
Max Manos, P/3B, 6-1, 175, Sr.
Jack Walter, P/IF, 6-1, 185, Jr.
Jesse Mulham, 6-2, 190, Jr.
John Daly, OF/IF, 5-9, 160, Sr.
Outlook: Manos was 4-1 with a 1.50 ERA And Walter hit .375 with 20 RBI.
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