CHSFL, independent players to watch for 2017
St. John the Baptist's Daniel Parker runs the ball during the CHSAA Class AA semifinals against Holy Trinity at Holy Trinity High School in Hicksville on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. Credit: Enrique C. Mendez
JULIAN CHUNG, St. Anthony’s, RB/DB, Sr., 5-10, 180
Speedy halfback will lead the ground game for the Friars.
TOM FLEMING, Holy Trinity, G/NG, Sr., 6-2, 285
Will anchor the Titans’ lines on both sides of the ball.
COLIN HANLEY, Chaminade, SS, Sr., 5-9, 170
An outstanding pass defender and run stopper.
CHRIS NICHOLAS, Chaminade, WR, Sr., 6-4, 175
Had 31 receptions for 547 yards and six touchdowns as a junior.
MICHAEL PALERMO, St. John the Baptist, RB/LB, Sr., 6-0, 200
Had 25 tackles and two sacks as a junior.
DANIEL PARKER, St. John the Baptist, RB/DB, Sr., 5-9, 160
Rushed for 8.6 yards per carry as a junior.
TOM ROONEY, St. Dominic, RB/S, Sr., 5-11, 175
Speedy halfback is a starter on offensene, defense, and special teams.
JACK SHELLEY, Chaminade, LB, Sr., 6-2, 215
Leader of the Flyers’ defense who has good size and range.
Independent
MESSIAH SWINSON, Long Island Lutheran, TE, Sr., 6-8, 250
Size and athleticism make him a major college prospect.
Gregg Sarra is Newsday's high school sports editor and has been on the beat since the mid-1980s.
