Empire Challenge 2015

New York City wide receiver No. 15 Andre Ridley (Curtis), left, catches a pass for a touchdown during the second quarter of the 20th annual Empire Challenge against Long Island at Hofstra University on Tuesday, June 23, 2015.

Long Island No. 5 Sean McKean (Connetquot) returns to the sideline after a turnover on downs gave the ball back to his team in the second quarter of the 20th annual Empire Challenge against New York City at Hofstra University on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. He made an interception earlier in the game.

Long Island quarterback No. 10 John Daniggelis (Smithtown East) scrambles for a gain during the second quarter of the 20th annual Empire Challenge against New York City at Hofstra University on Tuesday, June 23, 2015.

Long Island wide receiver No. 21 Kevin Bragaglia (Sachem North) leaps to make a reception during the second quarter of the 20th annual Empire Challenge against New York City at Hofstra University on Tuesday, June 23, 2015.

Long Island running back No. 28 Shamari Kirkpatrick (Roosevelt) rushes downfield during the first quarter of the 20th annual Empire Challenge against New York City at Hofstra University on Tuesday, June 23, 2015.

Peter Blieberg, game chairman of the 20th annual Empire Challenge, observes the action at Hofstra University with sons Derek, left, and Alec on Tuesday, June 23, 2015.

Long Island cornerback No. 22 Brian Kavanagh (East Meadow) communicates with his coaches on the sideline during the second quarter of the 20th annual Empire Challenge against New York City at Hofstra University on Tuesday, June 23, 2015.

Long Island running back No. 22 Isaiah White (Longwood) looks for an opening during the second quarter of the 20th annual Empire Challenge against New York City at Hofstra University on Tuesday, June 23, 2015.

Long Island cornerback No. 22 Brian Kavanagh (East Meadow) communicates with his coaches on the sideline during the second quarter of the 20th annual Empire Challenge against New York City at Hofstra University on Tuesday, June 23, 2015.

Peter Blieberg, game chairman of the 20th annual Empire Challenge, smiles as he watches the action at Hofstra University on Tuesday, June 23, 2015.

Inclement weather forces spectators to take cover beneath the bleachers of Shuart Stadium as the start of the 20th annual Empire Challenge gets delayed on Tuesday, June 23, 2015.

Long Island quarterback No. 10 John Daniggelis (Smithtown East) throws a pass during the first quarter of the 20th annual Empire Challenge against New York City at Hofstra University on Tuesday, June 23, 2015.

Long Island's Kevin Bragaglia (Sachem North) returns the opening kickoff from New York City's 30-yard line during the first quarter of the 20th annual Empire Challenge at Hofstra University on Tuesday, June 23, 2015.

Retired NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason watches the coin toss before the start of the 20th annual Empire Challenge at Hofstra University on Tuesday, June 23, 2015.

The American flag is presented during the playing of the national anthem before the start of the 20th annual Empire Challenge at Hofstra University on Tuesday, June 23, 2015.