Long Island football's Gridiron Greats for opening week of season
Smithtown West WR Jack Melore grabs the pass over Comsewogue DB Kevin Schnupp for the first down during a Suffolk Dvision III game on Friday at Comsewogue. Credit: George A Faella
TJ Bacon, Long Island Lutheran: He had two interceptions in a 21-13 win over Xaverian.
Jonathan Bartolomei, St. Dominic: He ran for 212 yards on 18 carries and threw the winning 22-yard touchdown in a 25-20 win over Yonkers Force.
Joey Goodman, Calhoun: He completed four of five passes for 81 yards and a touchdown in a 34-13 win over Roslyn/Friends Academy. He also rushed for 90 yards on six carries and two scores.
Jeremy Graham, Rocky Point: He completed 12 of 19 passes for 234 yards and two touchdowns and added a 1-yard rushing touchdown in a 61-22 loss to Hauppauge.
Atif Heathington, Manhasset: He rushed for 126 yards on five carries and scored a touchdown in a 14-13 win over MacArthur.
John Margolies, Hauppauge: He rushed for 134 yards and three touchdowns on 13 carries and added a 65-yard interception return for a touchdown in a 61-22 win over Rocky Point.
Jack Melore, Smithtown West: He caught 13 passes for 248 yards and two scores in a 43-35 loss at Comsewogue.
Daniel Odell, Eastport-South Manor: He carried 24 times for 264 yards and a touchdown in a 21-6 win over Amityville.
Christian Russo, Hauppauge: He had 133 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 11 carries in a 61-22 win over Rocky Point.
Brayden Stahl, Smithtown West: He completed 22 of 36 passes for 341 yards and four touchdowns in a 43-35 loss at Comsewogue.
TJ Wakely, Carey: He had three receptions for 102 yards and two touchdowns in a 35-14 win over Elmont.
Kaeden West, Comsewogue: He threw one scoring pass and rushed for five touchdowns in a 43-35 win over Smithtown West. He totaled 135 yards rushing.
Gregg Sarra is Newsday's high school sports editor and has been on the beat since the mid-1980s.
