Long Island team practices for Empire Challenge

St. Anthony's linebacker Joe Sotomayor (7) lines up on defense during the Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game at Hofstra University on Tuesday, June 24, 2014.

Sachem North wide receiver Trent Crossan lines up for an offensive play during the Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game at Hofstra University on Tuesday, June 24, 2014.

Babylon receiver Ray Wardell is blocked by Cornerback Elijah Smith of Sewanhaka (34) during the Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game at Hofstra University on Tuesday, June 24, 2014.

Riverhead running back Jeremiah Cheatom runs for a gain during the Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game at Hofstra University in Hempstead on Tuesday, June 24, 2014.

Huntington receiver Ben Kocis runs a play out of the pocket during the Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game at Hofstra University in Hempstead on Tuesday, June 24, 2014.

Lawrence receiver Elijah Jones is seen during the Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game at Hofstra University in Hempstead on Tuesday, June 24, 2014.

Long Island players listen to instructions from a coach during practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game at Hofstra University in Hempstead on Tuesday, June 24, 2014.

Two of Long Island's captains, lineman Bobby Heyward (68) of East Islip and safety Jake Carlock of Babylon (14), pose for a photo after practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game at Hofstra University in Hempstead on Tuesday, June 24, 2014.

Patchogue receiver Connor Coughlin watches a play during the Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game at Hofstra University in Hempstead on Tuesday, June 24, 2014.

West Islip receiver Sam IIario calls for a pass during the Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game at Hofstra University in Hempstead on Tuesday, June 24, 2014.

Linebacker Marc Coles of William Floyd, right, listens to directions from a coach during the Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game in Hempstead, NY on Monday, June 23, 2014.

Linebacker Marc Coles of William Floyd looks on from the field during the Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game in Hempstead, NY on Monday, June 23, 2014.

Fullback Connor Cipp of Bellport takes part in the Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game in Hempstead, NY on Monday, June 23, 2014.

Quarterback Ray Catapano of Carey takes part in the Long Island practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game in Hempstead, NY on Monday, June 23, 2014.

Running back Jeremiah Cheatom of Riverhead takes part in the Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game in Hempstead, NY on Monday, June 23, 2014.

Wide receiver Trent Crossan of Sachem North takes part in the Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game in Hempstead, NY on Monday, June 23, 2014.

Wide receiver Andrew Ris of Carey makes the reception during the Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game in Hempstead, NY on Monday, June 23, 2014.

The pass is just out of reach for wide receiver Andrew Ris of Carey during the Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game in Hempstead, NY on Monday, June 23, 2014.

St. Anthony's defensive end Joe Percival, right, takes part in the Long Island team practice with defensive end Jawan Jenkins of William Floyd for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game in Hempstead on Monday, June 23, 2014.

Players on the Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game in Hempstead on Monday, June 23, 2014.

Running back Jeremiah Cheatom of Riverhead looks on from the field during the Long Island practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game in Hempstead, NY on Monday, June 23, 2014.

Wide receiver Sam Ilario of West Islip makes the reception during Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game in Hempstead, NY on Monday, June 23, 2014.

From left: offensive guard Brian Burke of Lynbrook, center Sam Edouard of Roosevelt and offensive tackle Bryan Gresalfi of Sachem North take part in the Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game in Hempstead, NY on Monday, June 23, 2014.

Offensive tackle Malcolm Pridgeon of Central Islip takes part in the Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game in Hempstead, NY on Monday, June 23, 2014.

takes part in the Long Island practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game in Hempstead, NY on Monday, June 23, 2014.

Strong safety Troy Greene of Huntington takes part in the Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game in Hempstead, NY on Monday, June 23, 2014.

Running back Johnnie Akins of Roosevelt looks on during the Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game in Hempstead, NY on Monday, June 23, 2014.

Kicker Rob Fuentes of St. Anthony�s takes part in the Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game in Hempstead, NY on Monday, June 23, 2014.

Running back Curtis Jenkins of Farmingdale looks on from the field during the Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game in Hempstead, NY on Monday, June 23, 2014.

Quarterback Ray Catapano of Carey takes part in the Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game in Hempstead, NY on Monday, June 23, 2014.

Linebacker Marc Coles of William Floyd takes part in the Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game in Hempstead, NY on Monday, June 23, 2014.

Quarterback Joe Capobianco of Lawrence passes the football during Long Island team practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game in Hempstead, NY on Monday, June 23, 2014.

Johnnie Akins (#32) during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

St. Anthony's defensive end Joe Percival (#17), during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

Joe Capobianco of Lawrence (#11) during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

Farmingdale running back Curtis Jenkins (#9) during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

Malcolm Pridgeon (#79) during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

St. Anthony's defensive end Joe Percival (#17), during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

St. Anthony's defensive end Joe Percival (#17), during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

Oceanside tackle James Kretkowski (#75) during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

St. Anthony's defensive end Joe Percival takes his stance during Long Island's practice for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

Ben Kocis of Huntington (#12) during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

Trent Crossan of Sachem North (#39) during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

Starting QB Ray Catapano of Carey (#10) during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

Babylon free safety Jake Carlock (#14) during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

Sam Ilario of West Islip (#3) during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

Farmingdale running back Curtis Jenkins (#9) during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

Malcolm Pridgeon (#79) during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

Sam Ilario of West Islip (#3) during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

Sam Ilario of West Islip (#3) during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

Patchogue-Medford receiver Connor Coughlin (#8) during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

Starting QB Ray Catapano of Carey (#10) during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

Starting QB Ray Catapano of Carey (#10) during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

St. Anthony's defensive end Joe Percival (#17), during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

Patchogue-Medford receiver Connor Coughlin (#8) during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

Roosevelt defensive end Raymond Jones (#18) during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

St. Anthony's defensive end Joe Percival (#17), during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

Sam Ilario of West Islip (#3) during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.

Ben Kocis of Huntington (#12) during the practice for Long Island players for the 19th annual Empire Challenge high school football all-star game.