Empire Challenge practice

Team Long Island linebacker Trayvon Toney (Huntington) participates in a drill during an Empire Challenge football practice at Shuart Stadium. (June 15, 2012)

Team Long Island linebacker Tom Diubaldo (Newfield) participates in a drill during an Empire Challenge football practice at Shuart Stadium. (June 15, 2012)

Team Long Island wide receiver Alex Rawa (Locust Valley High School) adjusts his helmet during an Empire Challenge football practice at Shuart Stadium. (June 15, 2012)

Team Long Island wide receiver Alex Rawa (Locust Valley) takes a water break during an Empire Challenge football practice at Shuart Stadium. (June 15, 2012)

Team Long Island linebacker Evan Kappatos (Syosset) is seen during an Empire Challenge football practice at Shuart Stadium. (June 15, 2012)

Team Long Island linebacker Chris Hercules (Lawrence) is seen during an Empire Challenge football practice at Shuart Stadium. (June 15, 2012)

Team Long Island wide receiver Nick Wagner (John Glenn) participates during a drill at an Empire Challenge football practice at Shuart Stadium. (June 15, 2012)

Team Long Island quarterback Rich Czeczotka (John Glenn) throws during an Empire Challenge football practice at Shuart Stadium. (June 15, 2012)

Team Long Island linebacker Evan Kappatos #54 (Syosset) and linebacker Trayvon Toney #45 (Huntington) participate in a drill during an Empire Challenge football practice at Shuart Stadium. (June 15, 2012)

Team Long Island wide receiver Thomas Hannan (Sayville) goes out for a pass during an Empire Challenge football practice at Shuart Stadium. (June 15, 2012)

Team Long Island defensive end Aaron Thompson (Deer Park High School) is seen during an Empire Challenge football practice at Shuart Stadium. (June 15, 2012)

Team Long Island linebacker Tom Diubaldo #14 (Newfield) participates in a drill during an Empire Challenge football practice at Shuart Stadium. (June 15, 2012)

Team Long Island defensive end Aaron Thompson (Deer Park High School) is seen during an Empire Challenge football practice at Shuart Stadium. (June 15, 2012)

Team Long Island linebacker Tom Diubaldo #14 (Newfield High School) participates in a drill during an Empire Challenge football practice at Shuart Stadium. (June 15, 2012)

Team Long Island defensive end Aaron Thompson #90 (Deer Park High School) sets up for a drill during an Empire Challenge football practice at Shuart Stadium. (June 15, 2012)

Team Long Island defensive end Aaron Thompson #90 (Deer Park High School) participates in a drill during an Empire Challenge football practice at Shuart Stadium. (June 15, 2012)

Team Long Island defensive end Aaron Thompson #90 (Deer Park High School) participates in a drill during an Empire Challenge football practice at Shuart Stadium. (June 15, 2012)

Team Long Island defensive end Aaron Thompson (Deer Park High School) participates in a drill during an Empire Challenge football practice at Shuart Stadium. (June 15, 2012)

Team Long Island defensive end Aaron Thompson #90 (Deer Park High School) sets up during a drill at an Empire Challenge football practice at Shuart Stadium. (June 15, 2012)

Team Long Island defensive end Aaron Thompson (Deer Park High School) adjusts his helmet during an Empire Challenge football practice at Shuart Stadium. (June 15, 2012)

Team Long Island defensive end Aaron Thompson (Deer Park High School) participates in a drill during an Empire Challenge football practice at Shuart Stadium. (June 15, 2012)