Gridiron Greats: County semifinal edition
Kai Jankow of Babylon gets to the outside for a gain in the first quarter of a Suffolk Division IV matchup against Bayport-Blue Point on Oct. 17 in Bayport. Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.
JOVAN BONILLA, East Islip: He had seven tackles, including a sack, two pass deflections and six quarterback hurries in a 28-0 win over Northport.
JAYDEN BRYAN, Hills East: He had 10 carries for 173 yards and four touchdowns in a 49-21 win over Huntington.
MICHAEL CALVACCA, Seaford: He had 12 carries for 224 yards and three TDs in a 48-20 win over Lynbrook. He also had an interception.
MICHAEL CASCIONE, Smithtown West: He ran 23 times for 251 yards and five TDs in a 42-10 over West Islip.
JACOB DIDIO, Oceanside: He helped limit Farmingdale’s potent attack, making eight tackles and a strip sack in a 28-27 win over the Dalers.
BRIAN FALK, Seaford: He had 22 carries for 195 yards and two TDs and added two receptions for 48 yards and a TD in a 48-20 win over Lynbrook.
DYLAN FELLA, Plainedge: He had 19 carries for 174 yards and five TDs in a 34-0 win over Cold Spring Harbor.
LUKE GARGUILO, Massapequa: He totaled 166 yards and a TD in a 42-7 win over Syosset.
H.H. HILLS EAST O-LINE: Tackles Keith McDowell and Trevon Cole-Jenkins, guards Alex McDowell and Sebastian Damis, center Alejandro Gonzalez, tight end Chase McCoy and H-back Tony Keahey paved the way for 376 rushing yards and six TDs in a 49-21 win over Huntington.
TIMMY HOLAHAN, Sayville: He ran 19 times for 148 yards and two TDs in a 28-14 win over East Hampton.
A.J. IERARDI, East Islip: He completed 5 of 7 passes for 165 yards and three TDs in a 28-0 win over Northport.
KAI JANKOW, Babylon: He rushed 18 times for 238 yards and two scores in a 49-20 win over Miller Place.
JOE KARPOWICZ, Ward Melville: He caught three passes for 104 yards and two scores in a 42-7 win over Sachem North.
CHACE MORRIS, Oceanside: He ran 17 times for 84 yards and two TDs, adding two catches for 33 yards in a 28-27 win over Farmingdale. He also led the Sailors with nine tackles.
HUDSON PHILBRICK, Ward Melville: He completed 12 of 15 passes for 295 yards and two scores in a 42-7 win over Sachem North.
TOMMY STEYERT, Bayport-Blue Point: He kicked three field goals and added two PATs in a 23-7 win over Mount Sinai. He also had four touchbacks on kickoffs.
AIDAN WINTER, Babylon: He rushed for 178 yards and four TDs in a 49-20 win over Miller Place. He also had 14 tackles.
Gregg Sarra is Newsday's high school sports editor and has been on the beat since the mid-1980s.
