Ryan Mallon of Deer Park poses for a portrait during...

Ryan Mallon of Deer Park poses for a portrait during the Newsday varsity baseball season preview photo shoot at company headquarters on March 21, 2014. Credit: James Escher

1. DEER PARK FALCONS

Coach: Ryan Argenziano

2013 record: 17-6

Key players

Tyler Theiss, C, 5-10, 185, Sr.

Ryan Mallon, P, 5-10, 165, Sr.

Mike Isola, 3B/P, 5-9, 160, Jr.

Jeremy Friend, 1B/3B/P, 6-1, 205, Sr.

Ryan Korwan, P/1B, 6-0, 190, Sr.

Outlook: Battery of Theiss and Mallon make them a favorite to repeat.

2. EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR SHARKS

Coach: Matt Salmon

2013 record: 17-6

Key players

Mike Shine, OF, 6-1, 200, Sr.

Mike Burghardt, C/1B, 5-10, 190, Sr.

Kory Cassara, C/IF/P, 5-11, 170, Sr.

Stephen Arntsen, P, 6-2, 160, Sr.

Dan McCormick, OF, 5-10, 150, Jr.

Outlook: The loss of Mat Annunziata (recovering from ACL surgery) is tough.

3. BELLPORT CLIPPERS

Coach: Bill Batewell

2013 record: 9-11

Key players

Nick Dunning, P/OF, 6-0, 172, Jr.

Connor Haverty, C, 5-11, 225, Jr.

Garrett Heaton, SS, 5-10, 184, So.

Eddie Trowbridge, P/1B, 6-1, 175, Sr.

Mike Veit, P/OF, 6-1, 170, So.

Outlook: They're inexperienced but have emerging talent in Dunning and Haverty.

4. KINGS PARK KINGSMEN

Coach: Mike Luzim

2013 record: 14-9

Key players

Zach Garick, OF, 5-10, 170, Sr.

Tom Crocco, IB, 6-1, 250, Sr.

Chris DiAngelo, OF, 6-2, 175,Sr.

Lee Baker, SS, 5-10, 160, Sr.

Tom Bonelli, P, 5-7, 150, Sr.

Outlook: Need an offensive boost from Garick and Crocco to make a deep run.

5. COMSEWOGUE WARRIORS

Coach: Mike Bonura

2013 record: 9-11

Key players

Tom Scarpinato, SS/P, 5-9, 170, Sr.

Dan Colasanto, 3B/P, 5-9, 165, Jr.

Rob Dattoma, IF, 6-0, 170, Jr.

John Chiaino, OF, 5-9, 160, Sr.

Chris Weigl, 1B/P, 6-2, 250, Sr.

Outlook: Strong infield but will need to drum up offense to improve.

6. HUNTINGTON BLUE DEVILS

Coach: Keith Barrett

2013 record: 5-15

Key players

Joe Cacciato, CF, 5-11, 175, Sr.

Kevin Montefusco, P, 6-3, 205, Sr.

Alex Borman, OF/C, 5-10, 160, Jr.

Chris Glowacky, 3B, 6-0, 180, Jr.

Lee Reiver, 2B, 5-10, 150, Sr.

Outlook: Outfielder Cacciato (.328) is expected to have a big year.

Gregg Sarra sounds off on the Northport and Half Hollow Hills East matchup, plus Tess Ferguson has an update on the high school fantasy football standings and Jared Vailuzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday

Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep 3: Top football teams in action, fantasy update and plays of the week Gregg Sarra sounds off on the Northport and Half Hollow Hills East matchup, plus Tess Ferguson has an update on the high school fantasy football standings and Jared Vailuzzi has the plays of the week.

Gregg Sarra sounds off on the Northport and Half Hollow Hills East matchup, plus Tess Ferguson has an update on the high school fantasy football standings and Jared Vailuzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday

Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep 3: Top football teams in action, fantasy update and plays of the week Gregg Sarra sounds off on the Northport and Half Hollow Hills East matchup, plus Tess Ferguson has an update on the high school fantasy football standings and Jared Vailuzzi has the plays of the week.

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