Suffolk I football team-by-team overview
Justin Zotto of Lindenhurst returns a punt during the first quarter of a Suffolk I football game against Ward Melville at Lindenhurst Middle School on Oct. 7, 2016. Credit: James Escher
No. 1 FLOYD COLONIALS
2016 record: 10-2
Coach: Paul Longo, 23rd year
KEY PLAYERS
Nick Silva
RB/LB, 5-10, 190, Jr.
Keith Winfrey
DE/TE, 6-3, 235, Jr.
Rob Taiani
QB, 6-3, 185, Sr.
Nick Golde
OT, 6-3, 285, Sr.
Brandon Zack
WR/S, 6-0, 185, Sr.
No. 2 LINDENHURST BULLDOGS
2016 record: 9-1
Coach: Nick Lombardo, ninth year
KEY PLAYERS
Jeremy Ruckert
LB/WR, 6-5, 238, Sr.
Ricky Conway
RB/DB, 5-9, 175, Sr.
Justin Zotto
WR/DB, 5-10, 165, Sr.
Malik Grant
OL/DL, 6-0, 215, Sr.
Dilon Smith
WR/DB, 5-11, 190, Sr.
No. 3 LONGWOOD LIONS
2016 record: 6-4
Coach: Jeff Cipp, fourth year
KEY PLAYERS
Jake Murphy
RB, 5-10, 190, Sr.
Jordan Harris
QB, 6-1, 195, Sr.
Christian Reuthebuck
CB/WR, 6-0, 170, Sr.
Rob Wunsch
C/LB, 5-9, 225, Sr.
Joe Caldas
FB/LB, 5-10, 190, Sr.
No. 4 CONNETQUOT THUNDERBIRDS
2016 record: 6-4
Coach: Mike Hansen, 15th year
KEY PLAYERS
George Wichelns
WR/FS, 6-1, 185, Sr.
GQ Grippo
WR/CB, 5-10, 170, Sr.
Dylan McDermott
QB, 6-4, 195, Sr.
Trevor Cahill
OL/DL, 6-6, 285, Sr.
John Luffman
OL/DL, 6-0, 255, Sr.
No. 5 WARD MELVILLE PATRIOTS
2016 record: 6-5
Coach: Chris Boltrek, fourth year
KEY PLAYERS
Nick Messina
Ward Melville RB/DB, 6-0, 165, Sr.
Thomas Kutchma
OL/DL, 6-4, 315, Sr.
Jimmy Small
OL/DL, 6-1, 205, Sr.
Stephen Torrico
OL/LB/DL, 5-9, 220, Sr.
Peyton Capizzi
QB, 6-1, 175, Sr.
No. 6 NORTHPORT TIGERS
2016 record: 4-5
Coach: Kip Lukralle, 32nd year
KEY PLAYERS
Sam Gozelski
OG/DT, 6-3, 250, Sr.
Ryan Walsh
QB, 6-3, 195, Sr.
Christian Moriarty
FB/SS. 5-11, 185, Sr.
Justin Gerdvil
FB/LB, 6-0, 185, Jr.
Sean Eagers
RB/SS, 5-11, 185, Sr.
No. 7 SACHEM EAST FLAMING ARROWS
2016 record: 3-4
Coach: Anthony Gambino, first year
KEY PLAYERS
Tyler Butkevich
WR/DB, 5-10, 165, Sr.
Chris Stelmach
QB/DB, 6-2, 170, Sr.
Danny Carroll
OL/DL, 6-2, 240, Sr.
Jonathan Shaw
RB/OLB, 6-1, 180, Sr.
Christopher Park
RB/DB, 5-7, 150, Sr.
No. 8 SACHEM NORTH FLAMING ARROWS
2016 record: 5-4
Coach: David Falco, 22nd year
KEY PLAYERS
Chris Maser
RB/OLB, 5-9, 165, Sr.
Matthew Chirichella
OL/DL, 6-3, 260, Sr.
Alezandro Aponte
WR/OLB, 5-9, 170, Sr.
Rob Norelius
TE/DE, 6-0, 205, Sr.
Javel Stanton
LB/RB, 6-3, 205, Sr.
No. 9 COMMACK COUGARS
2016 record: 3-5
Coach: Jeff DiLorenzo, fourth year
KEY PLAYERS
Brendan McCaffrey
WR/S, 5-9, 170, Sr.
Adam Ostrowski
RB/DL, 6-2, 230, Sr.
James Mauro
OL/DL, 5-9, 230, Sr.
Joe Slackman
OL/DL, 6-4, 265, Jr.
Gus Hueber
WR/LB, 6-2, 220, Sr.
No. 10 PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD RAIDERS
2016 record: 3-5
Coach: Gary Marangi, sixth year
KEY PLAYERS
Jordan McGinn
C, 6-0, 245, Sr.
James Terribile
FB/LB, 6-0, 230, Sr.
Matt Hard
G, 6-2, 255, Sr.
Joey Collins
RB, 6-2, 175, Sr.
John Bullard
QB, 6-1, 17-, Sr.
No. 11 WHITMAN WILDCATS
2016 record: 4-4
Coach: Robin Rosa, eighth year
KEY PLAYERS
Anthony Dennison
OL/DL, 5-11, 275, Sr.
Christian Viteri
OL/MLB, 5-9, 240, Jr.
Quinn O’Hara
QB/FS, 6-3, 190, Jr.
Cedric Gordon
OL/DL, 6-5, 275, Jr.
Leevon Black
WR/FS, 6-3, 185, Sr.
No. 12 BRENTWOOD INDIANS
2016 record: 1-7
Coach: Rich DeJesus, first year
KEY PLAYERS
Colin Jahkhah
QB/FS, 6-2, 175, Sr.
Josh Young
DE/TE, 6-0, 220, Sr.
Decks Jeanty
LB/RB, 5-11, 190, Sr.
Devin Cheah
LB/RB, 6-1, 185, Jr.
Nathaniel Lennon
DL, 6-1, 225, Sr.
No. 13 CENTRAL ISLIP MUSKETEERS
2016 record: 0-8
Coach: Michael Pyle, first year
KEY PLAYERS
Michael Hennie
QB/DB, 6-4, 200, Sr.
Keyshawn Mills
RB/DB, 5-10, 185, Sr.
Zyon Alexis
RB/LB, 5-9, 180, Sr.
Joseph Musumeci
WR/DB, 6-0, 180, Sr.
Ewart Williamson
OL/DL, 6-1, 190, Sr.
