Meet the key players and see the outlook for each team in our league-by-league preview of the 2021 Long Island high school football season.

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<h3>BRENTWOOD (3-6)</h3> 
Coach: Rich DeJesus 
Key players: Julian Gonzalez, OL/DL, Jr.; Isaiah Thomas, RB/LB, Sr.; Juan Ocasio, TE/LB, Jr.; Albert Morel, TE/LB, Sr.; Anthony Jahn, OL/DL, Jr. 
Brentwood is hoping to compete in a league where all of its opponents won seven or more games last season. A talented junior class including lineman Oscar Rodriguez will determine the success of Brentwood’s season. 
<h3>FLOYD (11-1)</h3> 
Coach: Paul Longo 
Key players: Jezayd Hall, RB/SS, Sr.; Zach Hoerter, G, Sr.; Isaiah Sadler, C, Sr.; Darrius Arrington, DE, Sr.; Nate Volpe, QB/OLB Sr.; Stiven Ayala, DT, Sr. 
The Colonials are seeking their third straight playoff title. Floyd has not lost to a Suffolk opponent in the last two seasons. Hall is an electrifying player. 
<h3>LONGWOOD (8-3)</h3> 
Coach: Jeff Cipp 
Key players: Noah Rattmer, QB, Sr.; Kory Stevenson, C/CT, Sr.; Fernando Rodriguez, TB/OLB, Sr.; Derrick Sperling, TB/OLB, Sr.; Troy Terry, WR/CB, Sr. 
The Lions hope to get back to the Division I title. Rattmer is a dual threat as a passer and runner. Senior Connor Rossbotham will anchor the line on both sides of the ball. 
<h3>PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD (7-3)</h3> 
Coach: Gary Marangi 
Key players: Tyree Jackson, QB, Jr.; Aidan McBride, TE/LB, Sr.; Connor Hughes, TE/LB, Sr.; Anthony Senacal, WR/DB, sr.; Kyle Dierlam, C/LB, Sr. 
The Raiders will build around Jackson, who passed for over 1,200 yards and ran for over 500 yards. Senior Mike Riccobono is three-year starter at offensive tackle. 
<h3>SACHEM EAST (7-3)</h3> 
Coach: Phil Torregrossa 
Key players: Dan Pearo, OL/DL, Sr.; Corey Cimino, WR/OLB, Sr.; Tylrer Price, OL/DL, Sr, Anthony Cucuzzo, OL/DL, Sr.; Virgilio Batista, RB/DB, Sr. 
Sachem East will run behind a senior-laden line. Junior WR/DB Dan Banks will pair with Cimino to form a threat in the receiving corps.

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Suffolk League I team-by-team preview 2021

Suffolk League I team-by-team preview

Pictured: Floyd RB Jezayd Hall, Longwood RB Noah Rattmer and Patchogue-Medford TE Aidan McBride.

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<h3>1. OCEANSIDE (7-3)</h3> 
Coach: Rob Blount 
Key players: Charlie McKee, QB, Jr.; Thomas Flavin, RB/WR/DB, Sr.; Andres Duran, RB/LB, Jr.; Mario DePasquale, OL/DL, Sr.; Giff Stiansen, OL/DL, Sr. 
The Sailors return 11 starters from last year, led by McKee, who completed 69 percent of his passes for 2,636 yards and 23 touchdowns. Flavin had 900 total yards and 12 touchdowns and Duran added nine rushing touchdowns. 
<h3>2. MASSAPEQUA (7-3)</h3> 
Coach: Kevin Shippos 
Key players: John Giller, QB, Sr.; Michael Rollo, OL/DL, Sr.; Timmy Morrow, WR/DB, Sr.; R.J. Koelmel, OL/DL, Sr.; Dominick Casamassina, TE/LB, Sr.Massapequa returns five starters on both sides of the ball, with Giller ready to take the next step at quarterback. The 6-footer passed for 1,150 yards with 14 touchdowns to only one interception last year. Giller added 587 rushing yards and nine touchdowns. 
<h3>3. FARMINGDALE (8-3)</h3> 
Coach: Buddy Krumenacker 
Key players: Dom Ciaccio, RB/LB, Sr.; Lorenzo Ramos, RB/LB, Sr.; Christian Lembo, TE/DE, Sr.; Sean Petzold, DT/OT, Sr.; Jordan Smikle, WR/DB, Jr. 
Ciaccio and Ramos combined for 1,173 all-purpose yards and 72 tackles for the Nassau Conference I runner-ups. They look to be in the championship picture again this year. 
<h3>4. FREEPORT (12-0)</h3> 
Coach: Russ Cellan 
Key players: Christian Quinn, WR/DB, Sr.; Tyrek Rawls, OL/LB, Sr.; Wildy Baez, OL/DL, Sr.; Kobe Valdez, OL/LB, Sr. 
The Red Devils lost a lot of talent from last season’s Long Island Class I championship team from graduation and transfers, but still look to be in the title mix. 
<h3>5. SYOSSET (2-6)</h3> 
Coach: Paul Rorke 
Key players: Jayson Singer, RB/LB, Sr.; Thomas Henry, OL/LB, Sr.; Luca Cutolo, WR/DB, Jr.; Daniel Greenfield, OL/DL, Sr.; Stephen DeStefani, QB, Sr. 
Syosset returns experience at the line of scrimmage, led by Henry and Greenfield. Singer will take on a larger role on offense and a key defensive presence at linebacker. 
<h3>6. PORT WASHINGTON (5-4)</h3> 
Coach: Kevin Cloghessy 
Key players: Michael Cichon, OL/DT, Sr.; RJ Holt, OL/DT, Sr.; Daron Proctor, RB/DB, Sr.; Henry Haberman, S/WR/RB, Jr.; Jett Reiter, QB/DB, Jr. 
Cichon and Holt will control the line of scrimmage, with two big bodies set to propel the run game and put pressure on opposing offenses. 
<h3>7. EAST MEADOW (4-5)</h3> 
Coach: Douglas Bange 
Key players: Chris Barry, RB/LB, Sr.; Marc Giraud, FB/DL/LB, Sr.; Alvaro Lopez-Salinas, OL/LB, Sr.; James Saragossi, QB/DB, Sr.; Austin Tenzer, FB/TE/LB, Sr. 
Barry rushed for 314 yards and six touchdowns and Giraud added 618 yards and eight touchdowns to lead a strong backfield. Lopez-Salinas controls the line of scrimmage on offense and the defensive unit. 
<h3>8. HEMPSTEAD (0-8)</h3> 
Coach: Sylas Pratt 
Key players: Donovan Levenor, WR/DB, Sr.; Kevin Garcia, OL/DE, Sr.; Jakkai Stith, QB, So.; Jaeden Samuels, OL/DL, Jr. 
The Tigers return a strong, young core from last year, along with the senior leadership and playmaking of Levaner and Garcia. 
<h3>9. UNIONDALE (4-5)</h3> 
Coach: Philip Coppola 
Key players: Isaiah Lee, RB/LB, Sr.; Nathaniel Moorer, WR/DB, Sr.; Jordan Evelyn, TE/LB, Sr.; Matthew Jackson, OL/DL, Sr. 
Lee led the Knights in tackles last season and Moorer led in receiving yards. Uniondale gave a scare to Massapequa in the playoffs before falling, 43-36, last year. 
<h3>10. BALDWIN (3-6)</h3> 
Coach: Stephen Carroll 
Key players: Trey Parkin, RB/LB, Sr.; Kenny Ojeikere, WR/DB, Sr.; Keyon Wingate, RB/LB, Sr.; Maurice Webster, DB/RB, Sr.; Sage Burke, DB/WR, Sr. 
The Bruins: Parkin will lead the way, after posting six rushing TDs and 33 tackles last year. Ojeikere had 18 tackles and Wingate had 44 tackles. 
<h3>11. PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE JFK (5-4)</h3> 
Coach: Chris Rogler 
Key players: Dan Cook, TE/LB, Sr.; Alex Kyriacou, RB/LB, Sr.; Jacob Bater, OL/DL, Sr.; Perry Azougi, RB/S, Sr.; Sal Vazquez, WR. Jr. 
The Hawks have a solid core of players that can create plays in space. Cook and Kyriacou will be key contributors on both sides of the ball and Bater controls the line of scrimmage. 
<h3>12. WESTBURY (2-6)</h3> 
Coach: Savalis Charles 
Key players: Tebshem Strong, RB/LB, Sr.; Thomas King III, OL/DL, Sr.; Mickenson Simon, QB/DB, Sr.; Kevaugne Watson, WR/DB, Sr.; Ke’shaun Robinson-Skeene, 
Strong had 90 rushing yards and a touchdown in a win over Hicksville last year. Westbury will rely on its senior core this season with hopes of a competitive season in Conference I. 
<h3>13. HERRICKS (3-5)</h3> 
Coach: Mike Yoo 
Key players: John Abraham, OL/DL, Sr.; Marcus Osieczkowski, WR/DB, Sr.; Marvin Lee, QB/LB, Jr.; Teg Singh, OL/DL, Jr.; Ryan Oommen, RB/DB, Jr. 
Abraham will lead an improved offensive line as Osieczkowski figures to be a playmaker on both sides of the ball. 
<h3>14. HICKSVILLE (1-7)</h3> 
Coach: Joel Cardoza 
Key players: Jason Jagmohan, RB/DE/LB, Sr.; Kyle Telesky, QB/WR/DB, Jr.; Griffin Ward, WR/LB/DB, Jr. 
Jagmohan had 66 rushing yards in a win over Hempstead last season, and leads the defensive effort. Telesky will take over the offense.

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Nassau Conference I team-by-team preview 2021

Nassau Conference I team-by-team preview

Pictured:&nbsp;&nbsp;Dominic Ciaccio and Jordan Smikle of Farmingdale,&nbsp;Trey Parkin of Baldwin and Charlie McKee of Oceanside.

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<h3>BAY SHORE (1-7)</h3> 
Coach: Mike Brown 
Key players: Richie Arnett, QB, Sr.; Zach Boyd, WR/DB, Sr.; Keon Ayala, RB/DB. Sr.; Damon Garner, RB/OLB, Sr.; David Stewart, OL/DL, Sr.; Donovan Gibbs, OL/DL, Sr. 
The Marauders have speed and talent at the skill positions. Arnett passed for over 1,500 yards. Boyd had 56 receptions for 750 yards. Ayala is a dual threat as a rusher (700 yards) and receiver. 
<h3>COMMACK (3-6)</h3> 
Coach: Jeff DiLorenzo 
Key players: Nick Amandola, QB, Sr.; Ryan Brady, RB/LB, Jr.; John Darrell, OL/DL, Jr.; Dennis Morley, WR, Sr.; Matt Barron, RB/LB, Sr. 
The Cougars have reached the playoffs the last three seasons. They will rely on junior linemen John Darrell and Mark McNeil to make a return trip. 
<h3>LINDENHURST (12-0)</h3> 
Coach: Nick Lombardo 
Key players: Jack Winey, RB/LB, Sr; Jack Randazzo, QB, Sr; Dan Defelice, OL/DL, Jr.; Chris Carson, WR/LB, So.; Jake Trovato, RB/LB, Jr. 
The Bulldogs are 33-3 over the last three seasons with three Suffolk crowns and two Long Island titles. Led by four-year player Winey (All-Long Island), along with senior Nick Antos the linebackers are an outstanding group. Randazzo will direct the offense. 
<h3>SACHEM NORTH (3-5)</h3> 
Coach: Dave Caputo 
Key players: Cameron Lee, RB/WR/DB, Sr.; Joe Cruz, OL/DL, Jr.; Vincent Giordano, RB/LB, Sr.; Michael Fasano, OL/DL, Sr.; Thomas DiPietro, WR/DB, Sr. 
Sachem North is huge up front with Cruz (6-6, 275), Fasano (6-1, 290), and senior Kollin Melendez (6-5, 275). The team will feature the running game with Lee and Giordano to get the bulk of the carries. 
<h3>WARD MELVILLE (4-5)</h3> 
Coach: Chris Boltrek 
Key players: Kyle Raber, WR/CB, Sr.; Kevin Dolan, TE/DE, Jr.; Zach Licavoli, OT/DT, Jr.; Nick Marzovilla, DE, Sr.; Max Linden, C/DT, Sr. 
The Patriots look to return to the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season. They are a young team who need to develop in a hurry. Senior Chris Heaney is a standout lineman. 
<h3>WHITMAN (2-6)</h3> 
Coach: Robin Rosa 
Key players: Tim Hunter, RB/DB, Sr.; Joe Roberts, OL/DL, Sr.; Nick Bottoni, QB/DB, Sr.; Rasahn Thompson, RB/DB, Jr.; Brandon Ivy, WR/DB, Jr. 
The Wildcats lost three games in the final two minutes last season. That was the difference of not making the playoffs. Bottoni threw for over 1,000 yards. The ‘Cats need him to have a stellar season.

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Suffolk League II team-by-team preview 2021

Suffolk League II team-by-team preview

Pictured: Commack RB Ryan Brady and Lindenhurst FB/LB Jack Winey.

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<h2>1. GARDEN CITY (10-2)</h2> 
Coach: Dave Ettinger 
Key players: Pierce Archer, RB/DB, Sr.; Jack Cascadden, RB/LB, Jr.; Willy Blair, DL, Sr.; Luke Schmitt, QB/DB, Jr.; Brendan Staub, OL/DL, Jr. 
Archer, who had 49 carries for 368 yards and 16 receptions for 237 yards in 2019, will play a key role. Garden City will look to win its fifth consecutive county title. 
<h3>2. MACARTHUR (10-1)</h3> 
Coach: Bobby Fehrenbach 
Key players: Andrew Calderon, OL/DL, Sr.; Ryan Isom, RB/LB, Sr.; Matt Cacace, OL/DL, Sr. Greg Milau, C/DL, Sr.; Eugenio Fundaro, TE/DL, Sr. 
Isom led the way in 2019 with 90 carries for 701 yards and 10 TDs, as well as 49 tackles. He’ll be one of the centerpieces yet again as MacArthur looks to return to the county final for the second straight season. 
<h3>3. CAREY (4-4)</h3> 
Coach: Mike Stanley 
Key players: Anthony DeNicola RB/LB, Sr.; Joseph Todaro, TE/DE, Sr.; Nicholas Cowen, WR/DB, Sr.; Dean Metzger, QB, Jr.; Raymond Bedeian, RB/LB, Jr. 
With Metzger as their signal-caller, Carey possesses one of the most athletic quarterbacks in all of Nassau. 
<h3>4. SOUTH SIDE (9-2)</h3> 
Coach: Phil Onesto 
Key players: Jack Temple, OL/DE, Sr.; Nick Tesar, OL/DT, Sr.; Matt Melkonian, RB/DB, Sr.; TJ Maher, LB, Jr.; Connor Dotzler, OL/DL, Sr. 
Melkonian is expected to take the next step after he carried the ball 17 times for 111 yards and a touchdown last season. South Side elevates to Nassau II after advancing to the 2019 Nassau Conference III final. 
<h3>5. MEPHAM (7-3)</h3> 
Coach: Anthony Cracco 
Key players: Billy Kender, QB, Sr.; Jack Savalli, OL/LB, Sr.; William Molloy, WR/DB, Sr.; Tom Simone, WR/DB, Sr.; Dom Novello, WR/DB, So. 
Kender passed for 851 yards last season, rushed for another 297 and recorded 14 total touchdowns, as they advanced to the county semifinals. Savalli returns to lead the defense after recording 74 tackles, three sacks and an interception. 
<h3>6. VALLEY STREAM CENTRAL (7-3)</h3> 
Coach: Michael Rubino 
Key players: Dawin Fanor, RB/DB, Sr.; Reese Kaufman, DL/OL, Sr.; Wakeem Jackson, WR/DB, Sr.; Josh Limage, WR/DB, Jr.; Hamza Choudry, DL/OL, Sr. 
Fanor is expected to lead the way for VSC, which won its first playoff game since 1989 last season. 
<h3>7. SEWANHAKA (5-3)</h3> 
Coach: George Kasimatis 
Key players: Frantz Compere, WR/DE, Sr.; Brian Lowry, RB/LB, Sr.; Holy Gaboton, OL/DL, Sr.; Jaheim Hall, OL/DL, K, Sr.; Markell Melford, WR/DB, Sr. 
Sewanhaka hopes to build upon its winning season and make a run toward the playoffs. 
<h3>8. ELMONT (1-7)</h3> 
Coach: Jay Hegi 
Key players: Jason Richardson, DL, Sr.; Jonathan Maldonado, QB, Sr.; Jacob Michel, LB, Sr.; Ted Phebe, WR, Sr.; Tyler Myers, RB/LB, Jr. 
With Maldonado under center, the Spartans have hopes of rebounding in 2021. 
<h3>9. NEW HYDE PARK (5-4)</h3> 
Coach: Colin Maier 
Key players: Luke Orbon, QB/DB, Sr.; Jaden Thomas, RB/DE, Sr.; Eric Orbon, WR/LB, Jr.; Steven Mirabile, OL/DL, Jr.; Luke Notine, WR/DB, Sr. 
Orbon did plenty of damage on the ground last season, picking up 850 yards and 12 TDs. 
<h3>10. LONG BEACH (2-6)</h3> 
Coach: Scott Martin 
Key players: Ismael Maldonado, WR/S, Sr.; Ryan Buonocore, RB/S, Sr.; Jahmeke Primer, RB/LB, Sr.; Sean Feinberg, OL/LB, Sr.; Alec Ignatow, OL/LB, Sr. 
Led by Maldonado, the Marines will look to rebound this season. He had 110 receiving yards, 50 rushing yards, 50 tackles and an interception in 2019. 
<h3>11. CALHOUN (0-8)</h3> 
Coach: Brian Moeller 
Key players: Ryan Bai, WR/DE, Sr.; Markus Bautista, RB/DB, Sr.; Timmy Mack, FB/LB, Sr.; Asher Carman, QB/DB, Sr.; Anthony Cunha, OL/DL, Jr. 
Led by the likes of Bai, Bautista and Carman, the Colts will look to turn the tide this season. 
<h3>12. BELLMORE JFK (1-7)</h3> 
Coach: Johnny McGuire 
Key players: Ryan Draude, WR/DB, Sr.; Zaid Kaileh, RB/LB, Sr.; Justin Rosenfeld, WR/DB, Sr.; John Leone, OL/DL, Sr.; Tommy Glynn, OL/DL, Sr. 
The Cougars are aiming for a bounce-back campaign in 2021.

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Nassau Conference II team-by-team preview 2021

Nassau Conference II team-by-team preview

Pictured:&nbsp;Garden City's Pierce Archer,&nbsp;Brian Lowry&nbsp;of Sewanhaka and&nbsp;Ryan Isom of&nbsp;MacArthur.&nbsp;

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<h3>CONNETQUOT (4-5)</h3> 
Coach: Mike Hansen 
Key players: Will Immel, WR/DB, Sr.; Tyler Youmans OL/DL, Sr.; Tyler Ramacca, OL/DL, Sr.; Kevin Gaiten RB/LB, Sr.; Vincent Catania OL/DL, Sr. 
The Thunderbirds have a big offensive line behind Youmans, Ramacca and Catania and expect a big year from halfback Gaiten. 
<h3>COPIAGUE (0-8)</h3> 
Coach: Ken Rittenhouse 
Key players: Jeremiah Sims, RB/LB, Sr.; Brian Garcia, OL/DL, Sr.; Zymir Jackson, QB/DB, Sr.; Joel Plasencia, WR/DB, Sr.; Jaden Tiringer, WR/DB, Jr. 
The Eagles have four-year starters in Jackson and Garcia and hope to snap Suffolk’s longest losing streak. 
<h3>HALF HOLLOW HILLS EAST (5-4)</h3> 
Coach: Mike Maratto 
Key players: Leisaan Hibbert, QB/DB, Sr.; Obiri Boadu, DL, Sr.; Matt Williams, OL/DL, Sr.; Konadu Boadu, OL/DL, Jr.; Louis Mathurin, RB/DB, Jr. 
The Thunderbirds will run a more up-tempo offense in the spread with playmakers Hibbert and Mathurin. The lines are deep and athletic. 
<h3>HUNTINGTON (5-4)</h3> 
Coach: Steve Muller 
Key players: Nasir Youngblood, RB/DB, Sr.; Chad Rowe Jr., WR/DB, Sr.; Tyriek Mays-McKoy, WR/DB, Sr.; Nick Tudisco, OL/DL, Sr.; Torin Bograd, QB, Sr. 
The Blue Devils will build around the 6-4, 250-pound Tudisco and run a multi-set offense. Youngblood is one of Long Island’s top halfbacks. 
<h3>NORTHPORT (2-6)</h3> 
Coach: Pat Campbell 
Key players: Rocco Stola, RB/DB, Sr.; Anthony Canales, OL/LB, Sr.; Rafe Carner RB/DB, Sr.; Wade Holden, TE/DL, Sr.; Andrew Argyris, RB/LB, Sr. 
The Tigers are excited about the return of quarterback Conner Gallagher, who missed six games last season due to injury. A healthy Northport will contend for a playoff spot. 
<h3>SMITHTOWN EAST (2-6)</h3> 
Coach: Stephen Costello 
Key players: Tyler Pohlman, RB/FS, Sr.; Nicholas Karika, QB/CB, Sr.; Matt Kaires, TE/LB, Sr.; Anthony Martino OL/DL, Sr.; Justin Spinelli, WR/LB, Jr. 
The Bulls lost two games in the final minutes and two in overtime in 2019. They look to turn it around with plenty of young and experienced players.

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Suffolk League III team-by-team preview 2021

Suffolk League III team-by-team preview 

Pictured: Leisaan Hibbert of Half Hollow Hills East, Nasir Youngblood and Nick Tudisco of Huntington, and Tyler Pohlman of Smithtown East.

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<h3>1. PLAINEDGE (12-0)</h3> 
Coach: Rob Shaver 
Key players: Jason Lascala, TE/DE. Sr.; Joe Leone, RB/DB, Sr.; Pat Whidden, OL/DL, Sr.; Travis Shaver, QB/DE, Jr.; Thomas Everding, OL/DL, Jr. 
The Red Devils have have lost only once in the last two years, compiling a 23-1 record and a Long Island Championship. Leone rushed for 406 yards and six touchdowns and Shaver made 29 tackles, including four sacks, last season. 
<h3>2. MANHASSET (4-5)</h3> 
Coach: Jay Iaquinta 
Key players: Aidan Mulholland, RB/DB, Sr.; Ahmad Crowell, WR/DB, Sr.; Rory Connor, QB, Sr.; Aidan Cole, LB/RB, Sr.; Blaze Conlon, LB/RB, Sr. 
Mulholland, who is committed to play lacrosse at Michigan, rushed for 620 yards in 2019. Crowell is a big play threat who averaged over 26 yards per reception last season. 
<h3>3. LYNBROOK (5-4)</h3> 
Coach: Stephen LoCicero 
Key players: Ethan Hoyte, RB/DB, Sr.; Dante Quilca, QB/DB, Sr.; John Carver, WR/DB, Sr.; Christian Meszaros, RB/LB, Jr.; Brian Super, LB/RB, Sr. 
The Owls have made the playoffs in 14 of the last 15 seasons. Hoyte ran for over 1,000 yards in 2019 and Meszaros is a tackling machine in the secondary. 
<h3>4. FLORAL PARK (5-4)</h3> 
Coach: Ron Pickett 
Key players: Marco Montreuil, RB/DB, Sr.; Jack Nolan, RB/DB, Sr.; Chris Naronis, QB/DB, Jr.; Joaquin Llaurado, OL/DL, Jr.; Anthony Martella, WR/DB, Jr. 
Naronis threw for seven touchdowns in four games last season before a hip injury sidelined him until the playoffs. Llaurado has outstanding feet and is already garnering Division I interest, Pickett said. 
<h3>5. BETHPAGE (2-6)</h3> 
Coach: Roddy McCoy 
Key players: Patrick Dalton, WR/S, Sr.; Christian Watters, OL/DL, Sr.; Luke Carney, OL/DL, Sr.; Colin Hervey, OL/DL, Sr.; Donovan Martinez, RB/LB, Sr.; 
Dalton will be the focus of an offense that is entering its second year operating out of the spread formation. The senior caught three touchdowns and made 38 tackles as a safety in 2019. 
<h3>6. VALLEY STREAM NORTH (3-5)</h3> 
Coach: Michael Paolillo 
Key players: Noah Etame, RB/LB, Sr.; Karl Josil, WR/DB, Sr.; Peter Mura, TE/DL, Sr.; Chima Arukwe, OL/DL, Sr.; Matt Mahony, QB/DB, Sr. 
Under new coach Paolillo, the Spartans will run new offensive and defensive schemes. Mura made 27 tackles, including four sacks, in 2019. Etame scored four touchdowns and made 53 tackles. 
<h3>7. ROOSEVELT (3-6)</h3> 
Coach: Joe Vito 
Key players: Xavier Cooper, RB/LB, Jr.; Kayden Parker, QB/DB, Sr.; Cornell Henley, RB/LB, Sr.; Mevyn Johnson, WR/DB, Sr.; Kobe Cowans, LB/DB, Jr. 
Parker switches from receiver to quarterback this season after catching 11 passes for 164 yards, three touchdowns, and four two-point conversions in 2019. Cooper scored seven touchdowns and made 42 tackles. 
<h3>8. HEWLETT (3-5)</h3> 
Coach: John Palladino 
Key players: Jacob Maiorano, NG, Jr.; Mark Winkler, QB/DB, Jr.; Evan Greenberg, H-Back/DE, Jr.; Manny Richards, WR/DB, Sr.; Daniel Faber, WR/DB, Sr. 
Maiorano causes a lot of havoc for offenses. He made 54 tackles, earned three sacks and forced two fumbles in 2019. Winkler made 33 tackles and forced a fumble. 
<h3>9. DIVISION (1-7)</h3> 
Coach: Robert McNamara 
Key players: Justin Kraus, RB/LB, Sr.; Michael Batth, OL/DL, Sr.; Chris Lettiere, FB/DE, Sr.; Andrew Torres, OL/DL, Sr.; Chris Stancarone, QB/DB, Jr. 
Lettiere has lost 30 pounds and will move from the offensive line to full back, bringing much improved footwork with him. He’ll complement Kraus, who is a bruising running back who relishes contact. 
<h3>10. MINEOLA (5-3)</h3> 
Coach: Timothy Wienclaw 
Key players: Nick Ramos, TE/DL, Sr.; Maximus Von Massenbach, OL/DL, Jr.; Lorenzo Tangorra, OL/DL, Jr.; Matheus Silva, RB/LB, Sr.; Ezekiel Claros, LB, Sr. 
Ramos’ height (6-2) and fluid athleticism makes him ideal for the tight end position. He spent the first part of his high school years as a lineman. 
<h3>11. VALLEY STREAM SOUTH (1-7)</h3> 
Coach: Joe Guastafeste 
Key players: Tyler VanEtten, OL/LB, Sr.; Dylan Samayoa, OL/DL, Sr.; Yasir Shabazz-Allah, RB/DB, Sr.; Malik Rowe, TE/LB, Sr.; Gio Brooks, RB/LB, Sr. 
The Falcons have moved up from Nassau IV and feature an offense with some rearranged pieces. VanEtten is switching from full back to offensive line and Brooks is transitioning from offensive line to running back. 
<h3>12. GLEN COVE (0-8)</h3> 
Coach: Steve Tripp 
Key players: Phil Aguilar, OL/LB, Sr.; David Milanese, RB/DB, Sr.; Jaden Blas, RB/LB, Sr.; Darren Bonet, RB/DB, Sr.; Andrew Guster, OL/LB, Jr. 
Aguilar is the anchor of the offensive line and made 35 tackles as a linebacker in 2019. Milanese picked off two passes.

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Nassau Conference III team-by-team preview 2021

Nassau Conference III team-by-team preview

Pictured: Travis Shaver of Plainedge,&nbsp;Kayden Parker of Roosevelt and&nbsp;Chris Naronis of Floral Park.

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<h3>BELLPORT (3-5)</h3> 
Coach: Jamie Fabian 
Key players: Ka’Shaun Parrish, RB/DB, Sr.; Jhamari Bell, RB/DB, Sr.; David Hartmann OL/DL, Sr.; Bobby DeSantis, FB/LB, Sr.; Jack Halpin, QB/DB, Jr. 
The Clippers have Parrish, a certain Hansen Award candidate, at the halfback position and a bevy of experience and athleticism. 
<h3>CENTEREACH (6-4)</h3> 
Coach: Adam Barrett 
Key players: Chris Crane, LB/RB, Sr.; Justin Robbert, QB/S, Jr.; Thomas Hawk, LB/C, Sr.; Josh Gormsen, LB/TE; Sr.; Billy Whelan, WR/CB, Sr. 
The Cougars have experience at quarterback with Robbert, who threw for nine touchdowns as a sophomore. A physical defense is led by Crane and Gormsen. 
<h3>NEWFIELD (5-4)</h3> 
Coach: Nick Adler 
Key players: Devin Aviles, RB/LB, Jr.; Joe Hackal, RB/S, Jr.; Roman Aponte, G/NT, Jr.; Charlie Clark, G/DE, Jr.; Kirk Stevenson, DE, Sr. 
The Wolverines are young and have last year’s rushing leader Aviles back. Adler is fired up over his line strength 
<h3>NORTH BABYLON (7-3)</h3> 
Coach: Terry Manning 
Key players: Jayshon Hines, OL/DL, Sr.; Quincy Garrett, OL/DL, Sr.; Trey Randall, OL/DL, Sr.; Malachi Hunter, RB/LB, Sr.; Jason Kolk OL/DL, Jr.; Frank Nieves, OL/DL, Sr. 
The Bulldogs will grind behind an experienced offensive line. The development of the skill positions will dictate a possible playoff run. 
<h3>SMITHTOWN WEST (4-4)</h3> 
Coach: Ron Muscarella 
Key players: Dan Caddigan, RB/SS, Sr.; Isaiah Kirkpatrick-Zuppa, QB, Sr.; Ryan Bell, WR/DB, Sr.; Jack Van Cott, WR/S, Sr.; Ryan Stanco, OL/DL, Sr. 
The Bulls roll under a new coaching staff after missing the playoffs in 2019. 
<h3>WEST ISLIP (8-3)</h3> 
Coach: Steve Mileti 
Key players: Joe Costantino, QB/FS, Sr.; Ryan Behrens, WR/FS, Sr.; Nolan Walters, DE/TE, Sr.; Matt Marmo, RB/DB, Sr.; Alex Wagner, OT/DT, Sr. 
The Lions believe tradition never graduates. And they are loaded for a run at the league title. Costantino directs the offense behind a young offensive line.

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Suffolk League IV team-by-team preview 2021

Suffolk League IV team-by-team preview

Pictured:&nbsp;Ka'Shaun Parrish of Bellport, Dan Caddigan of Smithtown West and&nbsp;Joe Costantino of West Islip.

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<h3>1. SEAFORD (10-2)</h3> 
Coach: Robert Perpall 
Key players: Craig Ackerman, FB/LB, Sr., Robert Necco, SE/S, Sr., Jake Murphy, RB/DB, Sr., Kyle Phieffer, TE/LB, Sr., Nick Luciano, OL/DL, Sr. 
The Vikings: Won the Nassau Conference IV title against Cold Spring Harbor and lost to Shoreham-Wading River in the Long Island Class IV championship last year. Will run multiple offenses and rely on an experienced roster with championships in mind. 
<h3>2. WANTAGH (7-3)</h3> 
Coach: Keith Sachs 
Key players: Liam Casey, LB/G, Jr., Tyler Martini, RB/LB, Jr., Joseph Fontana, TE/DT, Sr., Adam Kissinger, C/DL, Sr., Sean Carlo, RB/S, Jr. 
The team: Lost in the 2019-20 semifinals vs. South Side. Made the playoffs 25/26 years. Will rely on a young and talented backfield without coach Tony Carter taking the field for the first time in 20 years. 
<h3>3. NORTH SHORE (8-2)</h3> 
Coach: Dan Agovino 
Key players: Aiden Mandell, RB/DE, Sr., Jack Ledden, Slot/S, Sr., Phillip La Rosa, RB/LB, Sr.,Lorenzo Recine, OL/LB, Sr., Daniel Romano, OL/DL, Sr. 
The Vikings: Lost in the semifinals to Plainedge and were named most improved team in Nassau. They are looking to build off last year’s successful season behind an up-tempo offense and the most college-committed senior class in North Shore history. 
<h3>4. LOCUST VALLEY (6-4)</h3> 
Coach: Casey Neilly 
Key players: Ben Ferrara, RB/DB, Sr., Sean Murphy, TE/DE, Sr., Luke Paniagua, FB/LB, Sr., Logan Liantonio, WR/DB, Sr., Matt Pisciotta, RB/LB, Sr. 
The Falcons: Lost to Seaford in the county semifinals but return three all-county players and 10 starters from last year’s team. Will run a Pistol offense and a 4-3 defense with a championship goal. 
<h3>5. LAWRENCE (3-5)</h3> 
Coach: Jay Supple 
Key players: Luke Kirchner, OL/LB, Sr., Yuri Martinez, OL/DL, Sr., Mikell Henry, WR/DB, Sr., Jackson Mondesir, DL, Soph., John Calderon, OL/DL, Sr. 
The Golden Tornadoes: Won three out of their final four games but did not make the playoffs. Will rely on athleticism and a strong offensive line while running a spread offense and 4-3 defense to try to make the playoffs this year. 
<h3>6. CLARKE (8-2)</h3> 
Coach: Tim O’Malley 
Key players: John Kern, FB/LB, Sr., Anthony Rodriguez, OL/DL, Sr., Joe Dieppa, RB/OLB, Sr., Kevin Henning, OL/DL, Sr., Nick Giardino, QB/FS, Jr. 
The Rams: Lost in the Nassau semifinal round to Cold Spring Harbor. They aim to return to the playoffs with a small senior group and strong junior class, running a Wing-T offense and 3-5 defense. 
<h3>7. CARLE PLACE/WHEATLEY (2-6)</h3> 
Coach: Tim Moran 
Key players: Patrick Selhorn, QB/LB, Sr., AJ Pascarella, RB/LB, Sr., James Kapralos, TE/DE, Sr., Dionysios Valentis, OL/LB, Sr., James Dearborn, RB/DB, Sr. 
The Frogs: After an "injury-plagued building year" last year, this senior-laden group, that went 7-1 as a JV, will employ the triple-option offense to turn things around. 
<h3>8. WEST HEMPSTEAD (2-7)</h3> 
Coach: Dom Carre 
Key players: Peter Theordotas, QB/DB, Sr., Ak Kargbo, FB/LB, Sr., Zadrian Budhoo RB/SS, Jr., Torry Marshall, OL/DL, Jr., Anthony Rivera, OL/DL, Sr. 
The Rams: Return much of last year’s team and hope to expand upon their experience while running a Double-Wing offense and 4-4 defense. 
<h3>9. COLD SPRING HARBOR (9-2)</h3> 
Coach: Jon Mendreski 
Key players: Will Spehr, WR/DB, Sr., Ben Bruno, RB/DB, Sr., Blake Molinari, OL/DL, Sr., Sean McAuley, WR/LB, Sr., James Celestino, FB/LB, Sr. 
The Seahawks: Lost in the county title game to Seaford. With a young, rebuilding team, the aim is to run a more open Power-I offense as well as a 5-3 defense to build on momentum from the last few years. 
<h3>10. EAST ROCKAWAY (5-4)</h3> 
Coach: Russell Pajer 
Key players: Franklin Infante, RB/CB, Sr., Julian Palma, QB/CB, Sr., Robert Welch, RB/LB, Sr., Jack Mistretta, FB/MLB, Jr., Nicholas Nunez, OL/DL, Sr. 
The Rocks: Lost in the quarterfinals to Locust Valley. Will implement a ball control offense aka "ground and pound" and an aggressive defense that is athletic and quick using an experienced backfield and strong CBs and LBs, respectively. 
<h3>11. MALVERNE (4-5)</h3> 
Coach: Kito Lockwood 
Key players: Michael Warren, WR/DB, Sr., Gerardo Delligatti, OL/DL, Sr., Miles Tyson, QB/LB, Sr., DeAndre Blagrove, RB/LB, Jr., Christian Cowan, TE/LB, Sr. 
The Mules: Lost in the first round of the 2019-20 playoffs to Cold Spring Harbor but return a young talented group that will be led by offensive and defensive lineman Delligatti and "electrifying" Warren. 
<h3>12. ISLAND TREES (5-4)</h3> 
Coach: Tom McCormick 
Key players: Joe Gagliardo, TE/LB/P, Sr., Ryan Mastropaolo, FB/LB, Jr., Troy Silva Jr. RB/LB, Sr., Tyler Becklein, OL/LB, Sr., Rob Lupo, OL/DL, Sr. 
The Bulldogs: Lost in the first round of the 2019-20 playoffs to Clarke. Will run a Flexbone offense focusing on speed. A week six rematch against Clarke is circled. 
<h3>13. OYSTER BAY (0-8)</h3> 
Coach: Daniel Ruskowski 
Key players: Zacchary Hornoski, WR/FS, Sr., Aidan Russo, C/DT, Sr., Moises Maldonado, TE/DE, Sr., Joshua Gomez, G/DT, Sr., Johnathan Dynda, G/DE, Sr. 
The Baymen: An experienced upper class-led team that will run a Spread offense and 4-3 defense looking to bounce back following last year’s season. 
<h3>14. FRIENDS ACADEMY (3-5)</h3> 
Coach: Patrick Maguire 
Key players: Billy Daal, RB/LB, Sr., Albert Paniccia, RB/S, Sr., Zach Shallat, RB/LB, Jr., CJ Williams, OL/DL, So., Rob Ward, OL/DL, Sr. 
The Quakers: Finished last year on a two-game winning streak and return a strong nucleus of players including All-County recipient Daal who led the team in total yards from scrimmage and touchdowns.

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Nassau Conference IV team-by-team preview 2021

Nassau Conference IV team-by-team preview

Pictured: Robert Necco&nbsp;of Seaford,&nbsp;Franklin Infante of East Rockaway and&nbsp;Ben Ferrara of Locust Valley

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<h3>COMSEWOGUE (4-5)</h3> 
Coach: Sean Tremblay 
Key players: Brendan McCrary, OLB/TE, Sr.; Brady Shannon, QB, Jr.; Brett Deegan, WR/S, Sr.; Cole Blatter, OG/DT, Jr.; Ryan Mimnaugh, RB/LB, Sr. 
McCrary is a big, physical linebacker who will lead the defense. The offense could be explosive with the talented Shannon under center. 
<h3>DEER PARK (1-7)</h3> 
Coach: Dan Bowker 
Key players: Matt Myrick, QB/LB, Sr.; Maurice Henlon, RB/DL, Jr.; Daniel Bartolomei, WR/DB, Sr.; Alex Collins, OL/LB, Jr.; Christian Jean-Pierre, TE/DL, Sr. 
The connection between Myrick and Bartolomei and Jean-Pierre will be the key for a young Falcons squad that has tremendous speed. 
<h3>EAST ISLIP (8-3)</h3> 
Coach: Sal Ciampi 
Key players: Derek Burrell, WR/RB/DB, Jr.; Ryan Ferremi, WR/DB, Sr.; Rich Lawrence, G/DT, Sr.; Steve Stassi, QB/LB, Sr.; Jay Zimmerman, G/DE, Sr. 
Burrell is a versatile player who contributes offensively on the ground (272 rush yards) and through the air (27 catches, 333 yards) and Lawrence and Zimmerman will anchor the EI offensive line inside. 
<h3>EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR (1-7)</h3> 
Coach: Frederick Stroh 
Key players: D.J. Klersy, RB/OLB, Sr; J.T. Morello, OL/DL, Jr.; Hudson Quijano, RB/MLB, Jr.; Troy Brown, WR/DB, Sr.; Jack Bonawandt, TE/DE, Jr. 
Klersy (57 tackles, 4 sacks, 3 forced fumbles) and Quijano (42 tackles, 3 forced fumbles) lead a Sharks defense that hopes to turn close losses last season into victories. 
<h3>HAUPPAUGE (5-3)</h3> 
Coach: Patrick Faivre 
Key players: Anthony Russo, QB/S, Sr.; Aiden Chu, RB/S, Sr.; Zafir Benjamin, RB/LB, Jr.; Abdul Ahmed, OL/DL, Sr.; Matteo Cartafalsa, OL/DL, Jr. 
After making the playoffs for the first time in eight years, the Eagles will be looking to take another step behind an explosive duo of running backs in Chu and Benjamin. 
<h3>WEST BABYLON (2-6)</h3> 
Coach: Kevin Delaney 
Key players: Kasper Borawski, OL/DL, Sr.; Cameron LIzardi, OL/DL, Sr.; Drew McKittrick, QB/WR/DB, Soph.; Jules Pierre, RB/LB, Sr.; Justin Scotto, QB/WR/LB, Sr. 
Borawski will start along the offensive line with his brother Anthony, a freshman, and lead a strong group up front. West Babylon will count heavily on its senior class.

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Suffolk League V team-by-team preview 2021

Suffolk League V team-by-team preview

Pictured: Brady Shannon of Comsewogue, Matt Myrick of Deer&nbsp;Park&nbsp;and Derek Burrell of East Islip.

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<h3>HALF HOLLOW HILLS WEST (5-4)</h3> 
Coach: Gerald Filardi 
Key players: Henrick Pierre-Louis, OL/DL, Sr.; Jack Filardi, TE/SS, Sr.; Lazlo Feledy, OL/DL, Sr.; Jack Faulhaber, QB/FS, Sr.; Michael Coq, RB/DB, Jr. 
Pierre-Louis, a league champion heavyweight on the wrestling mat, and Feledy will lead a strong Colts line in front of Faulhaber. 
<h3>HARBORFIELDS (1-7)</h3> 
Coach: Rocco Colucci 
Key players: Ian McGullam, RB/LB, Sr.; Marc Leone, RB/S, Sr.; Tommy Widmer, QB, Sr.; Kyle Jusas, WR/LB, Sr.; Anthony Kelly, OL/DL, Jr. 
The Tornadoes hope a full season of Leone, who missed four games because of an injury last season, and McGullam, will help fortify a strong run game. 
<h3>KINGS PARK (7-3)</h3> 
Coach: Mark O'Brien 
Key players: Greg Mantekas, Slot Receiver/S, Sr.; Nico Laviano, RB/OLB, Jr.; Joe Degnan, C/DT, Sr.; Jimmy Brauer Jr., OT/DE, Sr.; Jonathan Borkowski, QB/S, Jr. 
The Kingsmen will look to compete for a playoff spot once again by emphasising the run. The Kingsmen will have a young line and a young-but-talented group of skill position players. 
<h3>ROCKY POINT (5-4)</h3> 
Coach: Anthony DiLorezno 
Key players: Devin Cline, RB/LB, Sr.; Cody Miller, QB/DB, Jr.; Marques Cantone, OL/DL, Jr.; Ryan Fitzpatrick, OL/DL, Sr.; Matt Sweeney, RB/LB, Sr. 
Cline is a talented two-way player who scored 18 total touchdowns last season and will look to lead the Eagles back to the playoffs for a second consecutive season after winning just one game in 2018. 
<h3>SAYVILLE (11-1)</h3> 
Coach: Reade Sands 
Key players: Jack Cheshire, QB, Sr.; CJ Messina, WR/DB, Sr.; Max Llewellyn, C/DE, Sr., Nate Casaburi, WR/DB, Sr.; Ty Kolar, RB/LB, Sr. 
Cheshire gets one more chance to add to his numbers, which are already amongst the best ever on LI. Messina and Casaburi will be two of his top pass catchers for the Golden Flashes. 
<h3>WESTHAMPTON (8-2)</h3> 
Coach: Bryan Schaumloffel 
Key players: Aidan Cassara, RB/CB, Sr.; Jackson Hulse, RB/LB, Sr.; Christian Capuano, QB, Sr.; Dom Sarno, RB/LB, Sr.; Robert Moreland, RB/LB, Jr. 
After three straight Hansen winners, Cassara and Hulse are the next Hurricanes in line of talented running backs. They’ll be running behind a line with five returners plus Riverhead transfer James Foster.

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Suffolk League VI team-by-team preview 2021

Suffolk League VI team-by-team preview

Pictured: Nico Laviano of Kings Park, Jack Cheshire of Sayville and Aidan Cassara of Westhampton.

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<h3>AMITYVILLE (0-8)</h3> 
Coach: Bill Kretz 
Key players: Tyleek Hendricks, OT/DE, Sr.; Damani Mclennon, ATH, Sr.; Zaire Comrie, OG/DT, Sr.; Akinwale Orisajinmi, HB/LB, Jr.; Tyjon Billinger, RB/DB, Jr. 
They run the spread offense and a 4-4 defense seeking improvement in tackles. The team is looking to play physically and execute on both sides of the ball. 
<h3>BAYPORT-BLUE POINT (6-4)</h3> 
Coach: Mike Zafonte 
Key players: Luke Schartner, QB/DB, Sr.; Jameson Smith, WR/DB, Jr.; Henri Peltier, OL/DL, Sr.; Brenan Mulhare, OL/DL, Sr.; Zach Kroog, RB/DB, Jr. 
The Phantoms run the spread and Wing-T offense and a 4-2-5 defense. Leaders Schartner and Smith are looking to help the team to a spot in the playoffs again. 
<h3>ISLIP (3-5)</h3> 
Coach: Jamie Lynch 
Key players: Conor Julich, RB/SS, Sr.; Jack Spahn, RB/LB, Sr.; Tommy Mai, QB/S, Sr.; Dominic Pugliese, G/LB, Sr.; Webster Gabbidon, WR/DB, Sr. 
Spahn, Julich and Pugliese will anchor athletic and aggressive defense while Mai uses his arm strength and athleticism to make use of the playmakers around him. The Buccaneers run the multiple offense and a 3-4 defense. 
<h3>MILLER PLACE (3-5)</h3> 
Coach: Adam St. Nicholas 
Key players: Nicholas Seda, LB/TE/FB, Sr.; Owen Connolly, WR/TE/OLB, Jr.; Maxwell Weisman, WR/DB, Jr.; Justin Klein, QB, Jr.; Aidan Glynn, OL/DL, Jr. 
The Panthers run the spread offense and a 3-4 defense. Looking to be dominant in the run game. 
<h3>MOUNT SINAI (10-1)</h3> 
Coach: Vin Ammirato 
Key players: Ryan Jones, RB/LB, Sr.; Joey Spallina, QB/LB, Jr.; Zach Rotella, RB/LB, Sr.; Derek Takacs, WR/FS, Sr.; Gavin Takacs, TE/LB, Jr. 
The Mustangs run the Wing-T offense and a 5-3 defense seeking to play more of a spread look offense this season. Losing in the county final last year, the team is looking to use their speed at the skill positions. 
<h3>SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER (11-1)</h3> 
Coach: Aden Smith 
Key players: Johnny Schwarz, WR/SS, Sr.; Jake Wilson, TE/OLB, Sr.; Jeffrey Lachenmeyer, OL/DL, Sr.; Dylan Blanco, OL/DL, Sr.; Chris Visintin, QB/DB, Sr. 
As the 2019 Long Island Champions, the Wildcats run the spread offense and a 3-4 defense. The team is looking to pick up where they left off and compete hard with tremendous enthusiasm.

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Suffolk League VII team-by-team preview 2021

Suffolk League VII team-by-team preview 

Pictured: Luke Schartner of Bayport-Blue Point, Derek Takacs of Mt. Sinai and&nbsp;Johnny Schwarz of Shoreham-Wading River.

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<h3>BABYLON (6-4)</h3> 
Coach: Rick Punzone 
Key players: Dylan Morretti, OL/DL, Sr.; Elijah Kneeland, TE/DE, Jr.; Luke Lassen, QB/S, Sr.; Brady Winter, OL/LB, Soph.; Matt Marsden, OL/DL, Sr. 
Running the multiple spread offense and a 4-3 defense, the entire Panthers offensive line will be returning after making it to the Division IV semifinals last season. Colin Winter (Sr.), returning from injury, will ignite the offense with his brother, Brady. 
<h3>CENTER MORICHES (5-4)</h3> 
Coach: Leonard Wright 
Key players: John Gallo, OL/DL, Sr.; Jaiden Holmes, WR/DB, Sr.; Brendan Hayes, LB/RB, Sr.; Andrew Hromada, LB/RB, Jr.; Joel Treadwell, OL/DL, Jr. 
The Red Devils run the spread offense and a 5-2 defense. Led by Gallo and Holmes, the team’s starting offensive line will be returning seeking a spot in the playoffs. 
<h3>EAST HAMPTON (5-1)</h3> 
Coach: Joe McKee 
Key players: Kevin Bunce, RB/LB, Sr.; Topher Cullen, QB, Sr.; Drew Salamy, WR, Sr.; Hudson Brindle, WR/DB, Sr.; Richard Burranco, RB/LB, Sr. 
Playing a junior varsity schedule for the last two seasons, the Bonackers are eager to build the team and compete at the varsity level this year. EH runs the spread offense and a 4-4 defense. 
<h3>HAMPTON BAYS (3-6)</h3> 
Coach: Richard Doulos 
Key players: Jessie Riscen, OG/DT, Sr.; Jack McNamara, QB/S, Sr.; Ethan Culhane, OL/DL, Sr.; Jacob Tuttle, RB/LB, Sr.; Thomas Fassino, RB/C, Sr. 
The Baymen run the spread offense and a 4-4 defense. Led by McNamara and a senior class, the team has an experienced offensive line looking to get more out of their passing game. 
<h3>GLENN (5-4)</h3> 
Coach: Dave Shanahan 
Key players: Ian Fratarcangeli, LB/TE, Sr.; Sean Ryan, RB/DB, Sr.; Matt Szokoli, WR/DB, Sr.; Tom Zabransky, K, Sr.; Dan Claffey, OL/DL, Sr. 
Led by Fratarcangeli, the Knights run the spread offense and a 4-4 defense. After falling in the first round of the playoffs last season, the team is seeking improvements on both the offensive and defensive line. 
<h3>PORT JEFFERSON (4-5)</h3> 
Coach: Andrew Cosci 
Key players: Luke Filippi, QB/LB, Jr.; Alex Ledesma T/DE/K, Sr.; James Gruenfelder, TE/LB, Sr.; Peter Murphy, C/DT, Sr.; Joey Shaughnessy, RB/LB, Sr. 
The Royals run the spread offense and a 4-4 defense, are led offensively by Filippi, a skilled playmaker, and are seeking a deep playoff run. 
<h3>WYANDANCH (1-7)</h3> 
Coach: Josh Shields 
Key players: DeAndre Smith, QB/S, Jr.; Devlin Samuels, LB, Sr.; Kevin Gonzales, T/DR, Sr.; Antwan Ruddock, WR/CB, Jr., Yadyre Watson, TE/LB, Sr. 
Wyandanch runs the spread offense and a 4-3 defense. Looking to make an immediate impact are wide receivers Te’Sean Henry and Marcine Springfield.

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Suffolk League VIII team-by-team preview 2021

Suffolk League VIII team-by-team preview

Pictured: Luke Lassen of Babylon,&nbsp;Luke Filippi of Port Jefferson and DeAndre Smith of Wyandanch.

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