Nassau Conference AA-II baseball preview
MacArthur's Adam Heidenfelder poses for a portrait at Bethpage Ballpark in Central Islip Saturday, March 15, 2014. Credit: Barry Sloan
Coach: Steve Costello
2013 record: 20-5
Key players
Adam Heidenfelder, P, 6-5, 260, Sr.
Rob Andreoli, P/SS, 6-1, 180, Sr.
Carmine Criscione, P, 5-6, 160, Sr.
Brandon Kustek, CF, 5-8, 160, Jr.
Kevin Curtis, C/OF, 5-10, 175, Sr.
Outlook: Diamond Award winning Heidenfelder leads young Generals
Coach: Frank Esposito
2013 record: 7-8-1
Key players
Matt Hines, C, 6-0, 190, Sr.
Matt Lyle, P/SS, 5-11, 175, Sr.
Nikko Arellano, P/1B, 5-10, 180, Jr.
Jeffrey Dominguez, P/OF, 6-1, 185, So.
Fred Lucas, 2B, 5-9, 165, Fr.
Outlook: Lost eight games by a run -- looking to reverse those fortunes.
Coach: Ken Sicoli
2013 record: 6-13
Key players
Brian Kavanagh, P/SS/CF, 5-10, 175, Jr.
Jonny Keicher, C, 5-7, 140, Sr.
Billy Thomas, OF/P, 5-10, 163, Sr.
Zach Fritz, 3B, 6-1, 240, So.
Frank Ippolito, SS, 5-10, 170, So.
Outlook: The righthanded Kavanagh had four of teams six wins as a sophomore.
Coach: Matt Holzer
2013 record: 8-11
Key players
Adam Rubenstein, 1B, 5-11, 175, Sr.
Andy Varvaro, P/3B, 5-10, 165, Jr.
Erik Klug, SS, 6-0, 160, Jr.
Issei Kohama, C, 5-11, 170, Jr.
Tyler Hertzwig, P, 5-11, 180, Sr.
Outlook: Vikings continue to make strides toward the playoffs.
Coach: John Givargidze
2013 record: 5-12
Key players
Chris Tracz, C, 6-1, 190, Sr.
Charles Basedow, P 6-3, 190, Sr.
Vinny Ruggiero, P/1B, 6-0, 220, Sr.
Dom Palumbo, SS/OF, 5-9, 165, Sr.
Spencer Pokorny, 1B/DH, 6-0, 200, Sr.
Outlook: Senior-laden team led by catcher Tracz, who is headed to Marist.
6. VALLEY STREAM CENTRAL EAGLES
Coach: Frank Alesia
2013 record: 4-11
Key players
Vito Friscia, C, 6-3, 215, Jr.
Kevin Goldman, P/CF, 6-0, 175, Sr.
Joe Picillo, CF/P, 5-7, 155, Jr.
Angel Acevado, P/3B, 5-10, 200, Sr.
Michael Ciullo, 1B/3B, 6-0, 200, Jr.
Outlook: Lost six games by two runs or less with a very young team.
Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.
Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.
