Gridiron Greats
Riverhead's Jeremiah Cheatom carries the ball during a game against Smithtown West in a Suffolk II football game. (Oct. 19, 2012) Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
TOM KELLEHER, MACARTHUR
The senior halfback rumbled for 176 yards on 27 carries and two touchdowns in a 31-7 win over Long Beach.
MATTHIAS EATO, BAY SHORE
The senior halfback had 20 carries for 202 yards and four touchdowns in a 40-0 win over Sachem East.
JOE CAPOBIANCO, LAWRENCE
The junior quarterback completed 9 of 14 passes for 357 yards and five touchdowns in a 63-0 win over previously unbeaten Plainedge. His 99-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Fredericks on a shovel pass tied a Long Island record.
EDDIE ROBINSON, LAWRENCE
The senior wide receiver caught four scoring passes on plays covering 47, 90, 35 and 23 yards in a 63-0 win over Plainedge.
JACK KORBER, MASSAPEQUA
The junior defensive back had a forced fumble, fumble recovery, eight tackles and rushed for 75 yards on seven carries, including a 54-yard touchdown in a 38-29 win over East Meadow. He also had a 15-yard scoring reception.
D.J. PAUL, HILLS EAST
The wide receiver had nine catches for 251 yards and four touchdowns in a 62-42 loss to Lindenhurst.
JEREMIAH CHEATOM, RIVERHEAD
The junior halfback rushed for 256 yards on 19 carries, including TD runs of 47 and 33 yards in a 23-16 win over Smithtown West.
SEAN VALERA, LINDENHURST
The quarterback had a perfect day, completing all 10 of his passes for 145 yards and three touchdowns in a 62-42 win over Half Hollow Hills East.
RYAN SCHENK, PLAINVIEW JFK
The halfback rushed for 231 yards on 18 carries and two touchdowns in a 35-0 win over Valley Stream Central.
