High school gridiron greats
First but certainly not the last touchdown catch of the day for MacArthur's Will Cheshire. (Oct. 1, 2011) Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy
The senior running back carried 23 times for three touchdowns and a school-record 293 yards in the Trojans' 29-14 victory over Long Beach. He broke the record of 292 yards set Nov. 8, 1969 by Paul Connor against Plainview JFK.
Tyler Rigo, East Islip
The senior running back carried 35 times for 236 yards and two touchdowns in the Redmen's 28-7 victory over Half Hollow Hills West on Wednesday. He scored on runs of 3 and 30 yards.
Michael Richardson, West Babylon
The senior wide receiver-defensive back threw a 70-yard touchdown on a gadget play, caught a 53-yard touchdown pass and made an interception that set up another touchdown in the Eagles' 34-14 victory over Newfield.
Lance Rose, Deer Park
The senior rushed for 123 yards on five carries and two TDs and also had kickoff return touchdowns of 75 and 85 yards in the Falcons' 60-28 victory over Smithtown East.
Will Cheshire, MacArthur
The senior wide receiver-defensive back had five catches for 78 yards and tied a school record with three touchdowns in the Generals' 35-0 win over Hempstead . He also set a school record with the longest interception return in MacArthur history, 89 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, according to coach Bobby Fehrenbach. He also made 10 tackles.
Anthony Santo, West Islip
The senior quarterback went 6-for-10 for 157 yards and three TDs and rushed for 58 yards and a TD on seven carries in a 33-16 win over Bay Shore.
Nick Dziomba, New Hyde Park
The senior running back-linebacker rushed or 142 yards on eight carries and a TD, and added a sack, interception and fumble recovery in New Hyde Park's 42-12 victory over Herricks.
Robbie Healy, East Meadow
Healy had 10 carries for 103 yards and one touchdown and three receptions for 71 yards and three touchdowns in the Jets' 56-19 victory over Uniondale.
Justin Honce, Bellport
The senior quarterback completed 12 of 21 passes for 163 yards and three touchdowns in the Clippers' 26-21 victory over Islip. According to coach Joe Cipp III, Honce became the school's career leader in passing yards.
Chris Comito, Carle Place-Wheatley
The junior running back gained 160 yards on 14 carries and scored on touchdown runs of 50 and 25 yards in the first quarter in Carle Place-Wheatley's 28-14 victory over Jericho.
