Christopher Matias

<h3> 1. BAYPORT-BLUE POINT (9-2) </h3> 
 Coach: Michael Zafonte, 7th year 
 Five Key Players: Brady Clark, QB/DB, Sr.; Derek Varley, TE/DE, Sr.; JJ Aiello, WR/DB, Sr.; Dylan Spano, OL/DL, Soph.; Danny Aiello, RB/DB, Jr. 
 The Phantoms: They will look for redemption this season after coming up just short against Shoreham-Wading River in the county championship. Clark threw 19 touchdown passes a season ago and has some talented targets to look to in Varley and JJ Aiello. 
<h3> 2. KINGS PARK (7-3) </h3> 
 Coach: Mark O’Brien, 28th year 
 Five Key Players: Scott McConville, WR//LB, Sr.; Mark Griffin, RB//LB, Sr.; Anthony DeVirgillio, OT/DT, Sr.; Kyle Weeks, QB/FS/, Jr.; John Flynn, RB//CB, Jr. 
 The Kingsmen: They make the transition from Division III to IV and will place a heavy emphasis on the run game. Griffin will make the transition to running back this season and work behind an experienced offensive line. 
<h3> 3. SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER (10-2) </h3> 
 Coach: Aden Smith, 5th year 
 Five Key Players: Dylan Zahn, QB/OLB, Sr.; Aidan Powers, OL/LB, Sr.; Ryan Herr, RB/DB, Sr.; Aiden Franks, OL/LB, Sr.; Zach Wilson, OL/DL, Jr. 
 The Wildcats: They will look to defend their Suffolk Division IV title behind county championship MVP, Dylan Zahn (14 passing TDs and 700 rushing yards) and a strong offensive line led by Powers and Franks. 
<h3> 4. MILLER PLACE (7-3) </h3> 
 Coach: Adam St. Nicholas, 4th year 
 Five Key Players: Joe’ll Spagnuolo, RB/LB, Sr.; Eddie Haeffer, C/DL, Sr.; Nicholas Oliva, RB//K, Sr.; Robby Cunningham, TE/LB, Sr.; Jack Kiernan, TE/LB, Sr. 
 The Panthers: They boast a strong ground game, spearheaded by Spagnuolo (nine TDs) and Oliva (3 TDs). Haeffer will look to lead an improved defense. 
<h3> 5. MOUNT SINAI (7-3) </h3> 
 Coach: Vin Ammirato, 24th year 
 Five Key Players: Jaden Rotella, QB/FS, Sr.; Jake Spallina, RB/LB, Sr.; Brett Spallina, RB/LB, Sr.; Zachary Molomo, OL/DL, Jr.; Alden Barton, OL/LB, Sr. 
 The Mustangs: Injuries to multiple starters early hurt Mount Sinai a season ago. Rotella returns behind a young offensive line to lead the offense after missing most of last season. The Mustangs will also look for Jake Spallina to fill a bigger role on offense. 
<h3> 6. GLENN (3-5) </h3> 
 Coach: Dave Shanahan, 28th year 
 Five Key Players: Chris Franzese, QB/S, Sr.; Graig Decembre, WR/S, Sr.; Mario Bento, RB/LB, Sr.; Melkin Chavez, OG/DT, Sr.; Andrew Knott, OG/LB, Sr. 
 The Knights: They return many starters from a year ago. Franzese will lead the offense after a season in which he scored 15 touchdowns. Decembre (27 catches, 3 TDs) will provide him with a reliable target. 
<h3> 7. BABYLON (4-5) </h3> 
 Coach: Rick Punzone, 20th year 
 Five Key Players: Brady Winter, OL/LB, Sr.; Andrew DiPalma, RB/LB, Sr.; Andrew Mason, OL/DL, Sr.; Rohan Brown, WR/DB, Sr.; Trevor Thuma, TE/DB, Jr. 
 The Panthers: They will be led by five returning seniors and a group of solid underclassmen. Winter led the team with 83 tackles a season ago and the team will look to grind the football behind DiPalma (360 yards rushing). 
<h3> 8. PORT JEFFERSON (5-3) </h3> 
 Coach: Josh Shields, 1st year 
 Five Key Players: Willy Rodriguez, OL/DE/, Sr.; Anthony Pipia, TE/LB, Sr.; Junior Beltran, RB/LB, Sr.; James Verruto, WR/DE, Sr.; Frankie Andriani, WR/S, Sr. 
 The Royals: They will rely on a strong defense led by Rodriguez (54 tackles) and Pipia (35 tackles). Pipia will also be a factor carrying the ball in the running game with Beltran (195 rushing yards). 
<h3> 9. CENTER MORICHES (3-6) </h3> 
 Coach: Leonard Wright, 7th year. 
 Five Key Players: Nasir Carroll, WR/DB, Sr.; Xavier Bryant, WR/DB, Jr.; Jordan Lutz, TE/LB, Sr.; Matthew Albino, RB/DB, Jr.; Gavin Kleine, QB/LB, Sr. 
 The Red Devils: They are a young team with dynamic offensive weapons in Carroll (10 TDs) and Bryant (2 TDs). Matt Millheiser, who led Shoreham-Wading River to three consecutive Long Island Class IV championships, joins the staff. 
<h3> 10. GREENPORT (2-6) </h3> 
 Coach: Tim McArdle, 2nd year 
 Five Key Players: Jay Tramantana, DE/FB/, Sr.; Gavin Richards, QB//DB, Sr.; Carlos Rodriguez, RB/LB, Jr.; Aimen Tabor, WR/DB, Jr.&nbsp;Luke Newman, WR/SS, Jr. 
 The Porters: They will be transitioning to the spread offense this season as seniors Tramantana and Richards lead a young squad.

1. BAYPORT-BLUE POINT (9-2) Coach: Michael Zafonte, 7th year Five Key Players: Brady Clark, QB/DB, Sr.; Derek Varley, TE/DE, Sr.; JJ Aiello, WR/DB, Sr.; Dylan Spano, OL/DL, Soph.; Danny Aiello, RB/DB, Jr. The Phantoms: They will look for redemption this season after coming up just short against Shoreham-Wading River in the county championship. Clark threw 19 touchdown passes a season ago and has some talented targets to look to in Varley and JJ Aiello. 2. KINGS PARK (7-3) Coach: Mark O’Brien, 28th year Five Key Players: Scott McConville, WR//LB, Sr.; Mark Griffin, RB//LB, Sr.; Anthony DeVirgillio, OT/DT, Sr.; Kyle Weeks, QB/FS/, Jr.; John Flynn, RB//CB, Jr. The Kingsmen: They make the transition from Division III to IV and will place a heavy emphasis on the run game. Griffin will make the transition to running back this season and work behind an experienced offensive line. 3. SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER (10-2) Coach: Aden Smith, 5th year Five Key Players: Dylan Zahn, QB/OLB, Sr.; Aidan Powers, OL/LB, Sr.; Ryan Herr, RB/DB, Sr.; Aiden Franks, OL/LB, Sr.; Zach Wilson, OL/DL, Jr. The Wildcats: They will look to defend their Suffolk Division IV title behind county championship MVP, Dylan Zahn (14 passing TDs and 700 rushing yards) and a strong offensive line led by Powers and Franks. 4. MILLER PLACE (7-3) Coach: Adam St. Nicholas, 4th year Five Key Players: Joe’ll Spagnuolo, RB/LB, Sr.; Eddie Haeffer, C/DL, Sr.; Nicholas Oliva, RB//K, Sr.; Robby Cunningham, TE/LB, Sr.; Jack Kiernan, TE/LB, Sr. The Panthers: They boast a strong ground game, spearheaded by Spagnuolo (nine TDs) and Oliva (3 TDs). Haeffer will look to lead an improved defense. 5. MOUNT SINAI (7-3) Coach: Vin Ammirato, 24th year Five Key Players: Jaden Rotella, QB/FS, Sr.; Jake Spallina, RB/LB, Sr.; Brett Spallina, RB/LB, Sr.; Zachary Molomo, OL/DL, Jr.; Alden Barton, OL/LB, Sr. The Mustangs: Injuries to multiple starters early hurt Mount Sinai a season ago. Rotella returns behind a young offensive line to lead the offense after missing most of last season. The Mustangs will also look for Jake Spallina to fill a bigger role on offense. 6. GLENN (3-5) Coach: Dave Shanahan, 28th year Five Key Players: Chris Franzese, QB/S, Sr.; Graig Decembre, WR/S, Sr.; Mario Bento, RB/LB, Sr.; Melkin Chavez, OG/DT, Sr.; Andrew Knott, OG/LB, Sr. The Knights: They return many starters from a year ago. Franzese will lead the offense after a season in which he scored 15 touchdowns. Decembre (27 catches, 3 TDs) will provide him with a reliable target. 7. BABYLON (4-5) Coach: Rick Punzone, 20th year Five Key Players: Brady Winter, OL/LB, Sr.; Andrew DiPalma, RB/LB, Sr.; Andrew Mason, OL/DL, Sr.; Rohan Brown, WR/DB, Sr.; Trevor Thuma, TE/DB, Jr. The Panthers: They will be led by five returning seniors and a group of solid underclassmen. Winter led the team with 83 tackles a season ago and the team will look to grind the football behind DiPalma (360 yards rushing). 8. PORT JEFFERSON (5-3) Coach: Josh Shields, 1st year Five Key Players: Willy Rodriguez, OL/DE/, Sr.; Anthony Pipia, TE/LB, Sr.; Junior Beltran, RB/LB, Sr.; James Verruto, WR/DE, Sr.; Frankie Andriani, WR/S, Sr. The Royals: They will rely on a strong defense led by Rodriguez (54 tackles) and Pipia (35 tackles). Pipia will also be a factor carrying the ball in the running game with Beltran (195 rushing yards). 9. CENTER MORICHES (3-6) Coach: Leonard Wright, 7th year. Five Key Players: Nasir Carroll, WR/DB, Sr.; Xavier Bryant, WR/DB, Jr.; Jordan Lutz, TE/LB, Sr.; Matthew Albino, RB/DB, Jr.; Gavin Kleine, QB/LB, Sr. The Red Devils: They are a young team with dynamic offensive weapons in Carroll (10 TDs) and Bryant (2 TDs). Matt Millheiser, who led Shoreham-Wading River to three consecutive Long Island Class IV championships, joins the staff. 10. GREENPORT (2-6) Coach: Tim McArdle, 2nd year Five Key Players: Jay Tramantana, DE/FB/, Sr.; Gavin Richards, QB//DB, Sr.; Carlos Rodriguez, RB/LB, Jr.; Aimen Tabor, WR/DB, Jr. Luke Newman, WR/SS, Jr. The Porters: They will be transitioning to the spread offense this season as seniors Tramantana and Richards lead a young squad.

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2. KINGS PARK (7-3)

3. SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER (10-2)

4. MILLER PLACE (7-3)

5. MOUNT SINAI (7-3)

6. GLENN (3-5)

7. BABYLON (4-5)

8. PORT JEFFERSON (5-3)

9. CENTER MORICHES (3-6)

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