Hansen Award watch
Floyd High School sophomore running back #21 Stacey Bedell, left, runs for a yardage gain as Northport fullback Dan Russo, closes in on him in the second half. (October 24, 2009) Credit: Newsday/Mahala Gaylord
Catching up to my partner, Nassau beat writer Chris Mascaro, here’s the first installment of my top 10 candidates for the Hansen Award, awarded to Suffolk’s best player.
They are listed alphabetically for a reason: This is an unofficial list that has no bearing on the voting that will be done by a committee in November. As with our Top 10 team rankings, these blogs are presented for the purpose of generating discussion and interest in high school football. They are one man’s opinion, subject to change from week to week as different candidates emerge.
Zog’s Top 10
Stacey Bedell, Floyd. The fleet tailback (pictured, left) rushed for 228 yards on 20 carries and three TDs, including a game-winning 61-yard TD run, in the Colonials’ victory over Bay Shore
Jeffrey Craig, Islip. The nimble quarterback was 13-for-20 passing for 203 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers’ victory over Rocky Point.
Dalton Crosson, Sachem North. The swift running back gained 122 yards on 13 carries with three touchdowns in the Flaming Arrows’ victory over Patchogue-Medford.
Steven Ferreira, Sayville. The quarterback was 13 for 20 for 178 yards with four touchdowns in the Golden Flashes’ victory over Huntington. He also rushed for 37 yards.
Darrel Flores, Central Islip. The running back gained 199 yards with one touchdown in the Musketeers’ victory over Sachem East.
Alan Henderson, Eastport-South Manor. The running back gained 103 yards and added 25 yards receiving in the Sharks’ victory over Westhampton.
Preshod McCoy, North Babylon. The shifty running back carried 29 times for 206 yards and both touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 13-9 victory over West Islip.
Mike Pellegrino, Connetquot. The running back/linebacker scored five touchdowns, ran for 280 yards and added four sacks in the Thunderbirds’ victory over Northport.
Michael Richardson, West Babylon. Caught four passes, two for touchdowns, in the Eagles loss to Bellport.
Steve Skon, Lindenhurst. The strong-armed quarterback completed 11 of 15 passes for 165 yards and three touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ victory over Longwood.
Honorable mention: Mike Andreassi, Sachem North; Frank Artura, East Islip; Josh Morales, Mt. Sinai; Golden Okuno, North Babylon; Ryan Sloan, Bellport.
