Catholic High School Football League

• Rodney Samson Jr RB/LB – Iona Prep – Merrimack College
• John Tyrrell OL/DL – Iona Prep – New Haven University
• Noah Lancia C – Monsignor Farrell – Saint Anselm College
• Dan Lord DL – St. Anthony’s – United States Military Academy at West Point
• Tyler Palminteri RB – St. Anthony’s -Merrimack College
• Charles Barsella LB – St. Anthony’s – Trinity College
• Tyler LoCicero K – St. Anthony’s – Nassau Community College
• Andrew Hancock WR – St. Anthony’s – Endicott College
• Steve Beseler LB – St. Anthony’s – RPI
• Devin Henry DB – St. Anthony’s – University of Albany
• Jason Martello DL – St. Anthony’s Endicott College
• Will Corchado RB/DB – Holy Trinity – Sacred Heart University
  
• Jared Williams RB/DB – Holy Trinity – LIU Post
• Matthew Ragno QB – Holy Trinity – Hartwick College
• Matthew McCarthy TE – Holy Trinity – University of Buffalo
• Malik Fischer RB/DE – Xavier – Villanova University
• Ifeany Emeh – Xavier – SUNY Cortland
• Rory Kinsella – Xavier – Carnegie Mellon
• Antonio Giannico RB/LB – Stepinac – Bryant University
  
• Louis Blackwell LB – Stepinac – Gannon University
• Izayah Powell DE/LB – Stepinac – Brown University
• Devonte Myles S – Stepinac – Sacred Heart University
• Tyger Winston WR/S – Stepinac – Gannon University
• John Walsh OL – Stepinac – Ithaca College
• Brandon Gasparre WR – Stepinac – Endicott College
• Jaylin Mills DT – Stepinac – Springfield University
• Devante Reid WR/CB – Stepinac – Worchester Academy
• Malcolm Koonce DE – Stepinac – University of Buffalo Milford
• AJ Mistler WR/DB – St. Peter’s – University of Albany
• Dom Anderson WR/DB – St. Joe’s by the Sea – Cornell University
• Carlos Hernandez S – St. Joe’s by the Sea – Springfield College
• Mike Hemsley OL – St. Joe’s by the Sea – Farleigh Dickinson University
• Francis Perry QB – St. Joe’s by the Sea – RPI
• Andrew Cortese WR/DB – St. Joe’s by the Sea – RPI
• Dan Welsome OL/DL – Xaverian – Stonehill College
• Julius Arcaro TE/LB – Xaverian – Springfield College
• Pat Wolff K – Fordham Prep – Wesleyan
• John Rooney OL/DL – Fordham Prep – Williams
• Matt Conlon OL/DL – Fordham Prep – U.S. Naval Academy
• Anthony Lang TE/DE – Christ the King – University of Albany
• Hasan Chambers RB/DB – Christ the King – Monmouth University
• Justin Terry QB/DB – Christ the King – Monmouth University
• Jonathan Coste OL/DL – Christ the King – Deleware State University
• Randy Pringle DB – Christ the King – Stony Brook University
• Nathaniel Pierre OL/DL – Christ the King – Marist College
• Jonathan Melendez OL/DL – Christ the King – Alfred State University
• Bryson Welch RB/LB – Mount St. Michael – Springfield College
• Isaac Yeboah OL/DL – Mount St. Michael – Alfred State College
• Christian Anderson QB/DB – Cardinal Hayes – United States Military Academy at West Point
• Shameen Jones WR/DB – Cardinal Hayes – Rutgers University
• Jawuan Jones RB/LB – Cardinal Hayes – Buffalo State University
• Camarin Blair OL/DL – St. Francis Prep – American International College
• Michael Veneziano OL/DL – St. Francis Prep – Becker College
• Jacob Woods OL/DL – St. John the Baptist – Endicott College
• Sean Cavanagh RB/DB – St. John the Baptist – Gettysburg College
• Andrew Fusco OL/DL – St. John the Baptist – Hobart College
• Noah Charvat RB/DB – St. John the Baptist – SUNY Maritime
• Salvatore Escaldi OL/DL – St. John the Baptist – SUNY Maritime
• Patrick Leahy RB/LB – Kellenberg Memorial – St. John Fisher College
• Ian Nalepinski OL/DL – Kellenberg Memorial – Salve Regina University
• Hollis Hansen DE – Kellenberg Memorial – SUNY Maritime
• David Keogh QB – Kennedy Catholic – Curry College
• Liam McManus OL – Kennedy Catholic – SUNY Maritime

Stepinac Players sign their letters of intent

 

Malik Fisher from Xavier signs his NLI to play Football & Study at Villanova University next fall

Charles McGuckin & Anthony Grimaldi both put many years of service into our league and both were honored by being inducted into the League’s ‘Board of Governor’s’.  It is with deep sadness to say both have passed in the last few weeks.  We ask that you please pray for both men and their families.

Click here to read about Charles McGuckin

Click here to read about Anthony Grimaldi

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NYCHSFL Football Senior Bowl

December 4, 2016                 

Mitchel Athletic Complex, Uniondale NY

New York City

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ANNUAL CHSFL SENIOR BOWL: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 at MITCHEL FIELD ATHLETIC COMPLEX (1:30 pm)

ADMISSION IS FREE.

2016 Board of Governors Inductee’s

By Matt Diano: In the gospel of Matthew, it is written, “The greatest among us will be those who are called to serve (23:11).”

The Book of Peter concurred, stating, “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms (4:10).”

All throughout our sacred book, the message remains….In order to be true brothers or sisters of Christ, we must always place the interests of our fellow man ahead of ourselves. 

Never were these lessons better exemplified than in the bodies, souls, and hearts of Jim Graham, Jim Parker, Kevin Magee, Dan Eagle, and John Kelly—all of whom will receive the ultimate earthly recognition and reward for their respective lifetimes of service to Catholic Football on Sunday when they are formally inducted onto the Board of Governors at the Annual Communion Awards Breakfast. 

Being enshrined into an exclusive and unparalleled club, the class of 2016 will be the 184^th, 185^th, 186^th, 187^th, and 188^th members to have our highest honor bestowed upon them….Consisting of two officials and three iconic coaches, these distinguished gentlemen upheld with the utmost certainty the teachings of the “Good Book” as all used their chosen gifts to the fullest of their abilities in promoting, cultivating, and instructing our student-athletes….They represent the bedrock of all we hold dear; they are pillars of the CHSFL community. 

On behalf of those who walked before them, as well as the many who in future years will aspire to reach their standard of excellence and selflessness, please join us in rejoicing and celebrating our five new brethren; we welcome them with the same open arms that received Paul and Barnabas during their travel to Jerusalem. 

Jim Graham

Enjoying more than two decades of service to the CHSFL, Mr. Graham’s heart has long belonged to the Catholic athletic, dating back to his time as a student at St. John the Baptist High School….A measuring stick against which other referees use to determine and improve their effectiveness, the former Cougar routinely ranks among the highest rated officials in the league, as recognized by the frequency in which he is called upon to handle postseason assignments (including having the honor of being a member of the crew for the first Catholic State title game in 2014)…When not donning the zebra suit, Graham has also thrived in another capacity, serving as chairperson for the committee that selects the prestigious Winchester Unsung Hero Award since its inception.

Jim Parker

The second of our two decorated officials, Mr. Parker himself recently surpassed his 20-year anniversary, getting his start with the Metropolitan Officials Association and the CHSFL in 1991…Like Graham, Parker is the epitome of what it means to be a “ref’s ref.”  Regarded as one of the best in the business by his peers, Parker is cherished not just for his ability to get the call right on the gridiron, but also for his unrelenting willingness to take younger officials under his wing and mentor them.

Kevin Magee

Labelled as a ‘wearer of many hats” by the Archbishop Stepinac football family, Mr. Magee is that rare specimen who does not get caught up in titles or politics.  His personal job description is that he does WHATEVER it takes in order to help the Crusader student-athletes bring their dreams to fruition….A 24-year veteran on the AS sideline, prior to making his way to Stepinac, Magee was on staff at Westchester Community College.

Dan Eagle

Like Magee, Eagle has been at the forefront of some of his school’s greatest moments…His coaching career at Cardinal Spellman commenced in 1972, serving as the Head Coach of the Junior Varsity for two seasons…Promoted to Varsity Defensive Coordinator in 1974, he held this position through the 1980 season…In 1994, he returned to the varsity sideline, eventually ascending into the top spot on staff in 1997…In the six years that he was Head Coach, the Pilots flourished, advancing to the AA title game in 1998 and returning to Championship weekend in 2002 as a part of the single-A final….Transitioning into more of a mentoring/emeritus role over the course of the past three seasons, even if his name did not appear on staff, it goes without saying that Eagle very much had a direct hand in helping Spellman reach the Class-A title contest in back-to-back seasons (2015, 2016).

John Kelly

A man who loves this game so much that the only thing that could keep him away on a daily basis were the effects of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), Kelly is an inspiration, both for his work on the field and for the courageous example he is now setting off of it….Hailed as the “perfect freshman coach” by those who know him best, Kelly spent 10 years turning the boys on his Xavier teams into men and future leaders…A builder of character and an instiller of core values that translate into every walk of life, if you had the privilege of playing for Kelly, you no doubt are now a better person because of that experience….Amassing a career record of 53-25, in the decade spent roaming the sidelines, Kelly only had one losing season.  To this day, he remains the only football coach in Knights’ history to oversee a perfect season, which his squad achieved when they posted an 8-0 mark in 2010.  It is worth noting that two years later, many of those same players would be key members of the 2012 varsity team that won the AA crown…While his health may have forced him into relinquishing coaching duties, Kelly remains the backbone and foundation of Xavier football.  His presence is always felt…On Thanksgiving Day, Xavier was honored to have him in attendance for the 93^rd edition of their historic Turkey Bowl rivalry against Fordham Prep.