Nassau I team-by-team preview
Farmingdale QB Mike Scheuerer. Credit: Newsday / Bob Herzog
1. FARMINGDALE DALERS
2013 record: 11-1
Coach: Buddy Krumenacker, 22th season
KEY PLAYERS
Jack Keller
OL/DL, 6-3, 265, Sr.
Keyshawn Petit-Frere
DE/RB 6-1, 215, Sr.
Mike Scheuerer
QB, 6-2, 170, Sr.
Michael Outing
RB, 5-8, 165, Sr.
Styvenson Hogarth
RB, 5-8, 165, Sr.
ABOUT THE DALERS
Two-time defending county champions looking for first LIC since 2001. Kicker Zach Kolodny is a weapon and one of best on L.I. Keller and Petit-Frere anchor typically tough defense.
2. OCEANSIDE SAILORS
2013 record: 8-2
Coach: Rob Blount, 5th season
KEY PLAYERS
Kyone Murphy
DE/TE, 6-0, 245, Sr.
Vinny Guarino
QB, 5-11, 185, Jr.
Mike Checco
WR/CB, 6-1, 180, Sr.
Morgan McCarthy
LB/RB, 6-0, 215, Sr.
Gilly Ruiz
RB/WR/LB, 5-8, 175, Sr
ABOUT THE SAILORS
Returning All-County DE Murphy and McCarthy, who moves to inside linebacker, lead an overlooked defense. Guarino (1,245 yards passing, 13 TDs) has veteran receivers in Checco and Ruiz. Offense could be special.
3. SYOSSET BRAVES
2013 record: 6-4
Coach: Paul Rorke, 21st season
KEY PLAYERS
David Reiter
WR/DE, 6-4, 230, Sr.
Cole Samaroo
LB, 6-0, 190, Sr.
Joe Majoy
QB, 6-1, 195, Sr.
E.J. Aronson
RB/LB, Jr.
Mike Elardo
WR/CB, 5-6, 150, Jr.
ABOUT THE BRAVES
Reiter and Aronson lead veteran front seven that will be Syosset's strength. First-year starting QB Majoy saw some game action last season and will look to Reiter and promising junior WR Elardo.
4. FREEPORT RED DEVILS
2013 record: 6-3
Coach: Russ Cellen, 29th season
KEY PLAYERS
D'Monte Woody
RB/WR/S, 5-9, 170, Sr.
Jameel Lamont
RB/LB, 5-10, 175, Sr.
Myles Eason
RB/WR/S, 6-0, 175, Sr.
Amir Thompson
RB/LB, 6-1, 210
Mike Garcia
OL/DL, 6-1, 215, Jr.
ABOUT THE RED DEVILS
Strong lines should make things easier for sophomore QB Rashad Tucker. Offense revolves around versatile Woody, who scored 17 TDs and ran for more than 1,200 yards.
5. MASSAPEQUA CHIEFS
2013 record: 8-3
Coach: Kevin Shippos, 4th season
KEY PLAYERS
Paul Dilena
RB/LB, 6-2, 240, Sr.
Dominic Sofia
OL/DL, 6-1, 215, Sr.
Brett Clarke
RB/DB, 6-1, 205, Sr.
Tomm Kempton
OL/LB, 6-0, 215, Jr.
Matt Sollenne
OL/DL, 6-3, 250, Sr.
ABOUT THE CHIEFS
Marist-bound lacrosse star Dilena is only experienced starter, but he's a legitimate two-way force who dropped 25 pounds and welcomes the heavier workload. Among the first-year players are junior QB Brad Baldinger.
6. MacARTHUR GENERALS
2013 record: 5-5
Coach: Bobby Fehrenbach, 16th season
KEY PLAYERS
Paul Giuliano
FB/DL, 5-11, 210, Sr.
Kevin Carboy
OL/DL, 6-4, 305, Sr.
Jimmy Kelleher
QB, 6-3, 190, Jr.
Jared Wolfe
WR/LB, 5-11, 175, Jr.
Mike Rothberg
OL/LB, 6-1, 210, Jr.
ABOUT THE GENERALS
Back in Conference I after two years in Nassau II. Strong-armed Kelleher could better his 1,011 passing yards and nine TD passes with a deep receiving fleet led by Wolfe (25 receptions, 295 yards).
7. EAST MEADOW JETS
2013 record: 4-5
Coach: Vinny Mascia, 17th season
KEY PLAYERS
Dylan Hippner
TE/LB, 6-3, 215, Sr.
Brian Kavanagh
RB/S, 5-10, 165, Sr.
Tom Maltese
G/DE, 6-0, 225, Sr.
Matt Mascia
OT/NG, 6-2, 275, Jr.
Marcos Watkins
G/DE, 5-10, 245
ABOUT THE JETS
Powerful OL featuring Maltese, Mascia and Watkins will open holes for Kavanagh and FB John Wilson (764 yards, 12 TDs). Hippner (86 tackles) leads strong DL.
8. BALDWIN BRUINS
2013 record: 3-6
Coach: Stephen Carroll, 28th season
KEY PLAYERS
Paul Nosworthy
OL/DL, 6-4, 280, Sr.
Chris Dibique
RB/DB, 5-11, 190, Sr.
Nick Deluca
RB/LB, 5-10, 195, Sr.
Kadeen Langhorne
OL/LB, 6-2, 230, Jr.
Jared Myles
TE/LB, 5-11, 200, Sr.
ABOUT THE BRUINS
Nosworthy and Langhorne lead a strong offensive line that should allow Deluca to improve on his 350 yards rushing and six TDs.
9. VALLEY STREAM CENTRAL EAGLES
2013 record: 3-6
Coach: Bryan Goldman, 1st season
KEY PLAYERS
Carl Williams
OL/LB, 5-11, 185, Sr.
Carlos Jackson
QB/DB, 6-3, 200, Sr.
Joe Picillo
WR/DB, 5-7, 155, Sr.
Mike LaBarbera
WR/DB, 6-0, 180, Sr.
Carl Kent
WR/DB, 6-0, 160, Sr.
ABOUT THE EAGLES
Looking to build on first playoff appearance since 1993 with a fast-paced spread offense featuring Jackson and three veteran receivers.
10. UNIONDALE KNIGHTS
2013 record: 1-7
Coach: Justin Williams, 2nd season
KEY PLAYERS
Tack Butler
QB/S, 6-2, 165, Sr.
Malcolm Fuller
WR/DB, 6-0, 165, Sr.
Bryant Noray
OL/DL, 6-3, 315, Sr.
Richard Harris
RB/LB, 5-10, 190, Sr.
John Robinson
OL, 6-4, 350, Sr.
ABOUT THE KNIGHTS
Hoping to improve on their one-win season, Knights will rely on a big offensive line featuring Noray and Robinson.
11. PLAINVIEW JFK HAWKS
2013 record: 2-6
Coach: Chris Rogler, 4th season
KEY PLAYERS
Ryan Schenck
RB/CB, 5-9, 175, Sr.
Nico Mueller
RB/S, 5-11, 190, Jr.
Kevin Pastier
QB/S, 5-10, 175, Jr.
Jason Napoli
OL/DL, 5-11, 190, Jr.
Spencer Goldberg
OL/DL/ 6-2, 275, Jr.
ABOUT THE HAWKS
Some solid skill players return in Schenk (502 yards rushing, 3 TDs), Mueller (507 yards, 4 TDs) and Pastier (4 TD passes).
12. HEMPSTEAD TIGERS
2013 record: 2-6
Coach: Bill Cherry, 2nd season
KEY PLAYERS
Shemar Jack
RB, 5-10, 195, Sr.
Jonathan Mingo
G, 5-9, 260, Sr.
Brandon Johnson
WR, 5-11, 160, Sr.
Josephus Vanable
QB, 5-7, 145, Sr.
Damien Joyner
LB, 5-11, 160, Jr.
ABOUT THE TIGERS
Senior skill position guys like Jack, Johnson and Vanable have speed, but will need a boost from some promising young lineman.
13. HICKSVILLE COMETS
2013 record: 1-7
Coach: Richard Carroll, 2nd season
KEY PLAYERS
Brian Lang
QB/S, 6-1, 210, Sr.
Thomas Orlando
RB/DB, 5-10, 165, Sr.
Kyle Carroll
WR/DB, 5-11, 150, Sr.
Jonathan Cruz
OL/DL, 5-11, 275, Sr.
Brian Bell
OL/LB, 6-0, 220, Jr.
ABOUT THE COMETS
There's some firepower returning in Orlando (855 yards rushing, 6 TDs), Lang (600 yards passing, 8 TDs) and Carroll (630 yards receiving).
14. PORT WASHINGTON VIKINGS
2013 record: 7-1
Coach: Jamel Ramsey, 4th season
KEY PLAYERS
Johnny Nahas
WR/DB, 6-2, 160, Sr.
Matt Nicholson
QB, 6-3, 190, Sr.
Anton Livshin
DE, 5-11, 220, Sr.
Khalid Amin
DE, 5-11, 220, Sr.
Austin Hanover
C/DL, 6-1, 245, Sr.
ABOUT THE VIKINGS
It's back to reality for the inexperienced Vikings, who last year were co-champions of the Nassau V developmental league.
