Kellenberg held on to capture its first JV AA title since 2016, outlasting St. Joseph’s 21–14 despite a furious Vikings comeback. The fifth-seeded Firebirds faced a challenging postseason road, defeating No. 4 Xavier and top-seeded Xaverian before traveling to Staten Island to take down #3 St. Joseph’s in the championship. Kellenberg finishes the season at 7–4, while St. Joseph’s closes at 6–5.
The Iona Prep JV defeated No. 3–ranked Monsignor Farrell 42–6 to secure the 2025 John Marchassalla Award, presented annually to the CHSFL JV league champion. The JV Gaels completed a perfect 9–0 season, earning their first JV title since 2018. Dominant throughout the postseason, Iona outscored its two playoff opponents 77–13 on its path to the championship.
The Lions have roared their way back into the CHSFL title game for the first time since 2021. The five-time league champions are seeking their first CHSFL crown since 2000. Farrell (9–1) dominated its semifinal matchup against Chaminade, earning a 34–3 victory. The Flyers close out the 2025 season with a 7–5 record. Farrell will face the winner of tomorrow’s Iona Prep vs. St. Anthony’s semifinal. CHAMPIONSHIP GAME & TICKET PURCHASING INFO Championship game details are still to be announced. Tickets for all championship games will be available through Hometown Ticketing beginning Sunday. Pre-game tickets are $12, while tickets purchased on site the day of the championship are $15. Only Hometown tickets and tickets purchased at the box office on game day will be accepted for entry.
AA-2 SEMIFINALS #1 Holy Cross (6-3) vs. #4 Christ The King (6-4) When: Saturday, November 15th @ 1:00 PM Where: Bayside High School Players to Watch (Holy Cross) *Madden Martinez (Jr.; QB)—Named as an Honorable Mention All-State selection after leading the Knights to the title game during his sophomore year; the Bayside resident has been even better as an 11th grader….Topping all AA-2 QBs this season with 1,524 yards on 103-of-181 in the air (56.9%), Martinez has tossed 16 touchdown passes in 2025….A capable runner when the situation calls for it; he has tacked on an additional 167 yards and 3 scores on 38 carries…Is fresh off of a 4TD performance (3 passing, 1 rushing) in the quarterfinal victory against St. Dom’s *Antoine Williams (Sr.; RB)—-The lone All-Catholic pick that returned to Holy Cross this season, Williams ranks 3rd among AA-2 ball-carriers with 720 yards (111 carries) and has
AAA SEMIFINALS #1 Monsignor Farrell (8-1) vs. #5 Chaminade (7-4) When: Friday November 14th, 2025 @6pm Where: Monsignor Farrell HS (2900 Amboy Rd, Staten Island, NY 10306) Watch (Online): Varsity Media Youtube Players to Watch (Monsignor Farrell) *Bryce Moye (So.; QB)—Blossoming into one of the stars of the league as a 10th grader; the three-time POTW selection has been responsible for generating 23 total touchdowns this season…As a passer, he is connecting at a mind-blowing 73.4% (105-for-143) for 1,601 yards…With his legs, he has added an additional 258 yards and 7 TDs on just 36 carries! *Kevin Gumb Jr. (Sr.; RB)—A workhorse and bruiser when needed to be; the senior tailback has been unstoppable out of the Lion backfield, as evident by the seven century-mark performances he has delivered in his swan song….For the year, he is enjoying a net gain of 1,083 yards and 14 touchdowns on
AA-1 SEMIFINALS #1 St. Joeseph’s by The Sea (5-4) vs. # Fordham Prep (3-7) When: Saturday November 15th, 2025 @1:30 Where: Joe Ryan Memorial Field on the campus of SJBS (5150 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10312) Watch (Online): SportsEngine Players to Watch (St. Joseph’s by the Sea) *Pete Tronolone (Jr.; QB)—The 6’2, 175-pound field general may not lead the division in passing; but he seems to be the perfect person to lead the Viking offense, as suggested by the fact that the Staten Island based squad is sitting on the top line of the AA-1 bracket…Connecting on just under 60% percent of his throw attempts (73 for 122), the 11th grader has fired 6 TD darts this season! *Joseph Moran (Jr.; RB/LB)—The proverbial “Straw the stirs the drink”, the two-way standout is a big reason why Viking Nation feels that a repeat is possible in 2025….Serving as the
Vincenzo Copolla (Sr.); PK/DB – St. Peter’s Eagles Epitomizing the “Jack of All Trades” mantra; a season ago, all the 5’8, 145-pounder had to concern himself with was handling kicking duties (HM All-State)… Now one year later; the senior from Staten Island could use an extra head to fit all the proverbial hats he has been asked to wear for an Eagle cohort that is looking to get back to the AA-1 title game (lost in the 2024 finals) … His work as a specialist being an essential factor in St. Peter’s 33-13 victory over St. John the Baptist in a preview of this weekend’s quarterfinal match-up; the first-time POTW selection would personally account for a career single-day best of 9 points courtesy of a combined 5-for-6 afternoon (2-for-3 on FGs; 3-for-3 on PATs) with his booming leg… The provider of all points scored by the Blue & Gold during
AA-1 QUARTERFINALS #2 Xavier (7-2) vs. #7 Kellenberg Memorial (1-8) When: Saturday November 8th, 2025 @7:30pm Where: Aviator Sports Complex (3159 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234) Watch (Online): HUDL Players to Watch (Xavier) *Peter Heaney (Sr.; QB)—The top rusher in the AA-1 classification from under center; the 12th grader is averaging just under 7 yards per carry and just 53 yards short of reaching the 1,000 milestone for the year (947 on 140 carries). His 9 TDs runs also land him atop the charts….While not the strong part of his repertoire, the Brooklyn resident is a capable passer, as he has hurled for 256 yards and 4 touchdowns this season! *Elijah Stewart (Sr.; RB/DB)—Operating on both sides of the line of scrimmage; Stewart has not received the fanfare he deserves this season because of the outstanding credentials of his teammates…But make no mistakes about it; he is invaluable in
#3 St. Anthony’s (6-4) vs. #6 Cardinal Hayes (1-7) When: Friday November 7th, 2025 @7pm Where: Cy Donnelly Field on the campus of St. Anthony’s HS (275 Wolf Hill Road; Huntington Station, NY 11747) Watch (Online): Varsity Media Players to Watch (St. Anthony’s) *Anthony Diieso (So.; QB)—Stepping in to fill the cleats of 1st-Team All-Stater/NYCHSFL Offensive Player of the Year, Gary Merrill; the 10th grader has been solid, accumulating1,770 yards (1,424 in the air; 346 rushing) and 10 touchdowns (8 passing) in his year taking the snaps *Xavier Bala (Jr.; RB)—-One of the most highly touted running back in the entire Empire State; Bala has routinely shown why just about every power-5 college program has him on their radar….Needing just four additional yards to reach 1,000 for the season; he is averaging 5.2/per carry and has found paydirt on 18 different ocasions *Anthony Mancaruso (Sr;. WR)—-The program leader in receptions
Monsignor Farrell (6-0) secured the AAA top seed with a 38–13 victory over Cardinal Hayes. In the AA I division, St. Joseph by the Sea (4–3) earned the top seed and will receive a first-round bye, awaiting the winner of the #4 St. Peter’s vs. #5 St. John the Baptist matchup. In AA II, Holy Cross (4–2) narrowly edged out Xaverian (4–2) for the top seed. Dates, locations, and times for the upcoming games are still to be announced. AAA #1 Monsignor Farrell (Bye) #2 Iona Prep (Bye) #5 Chaminade @ #4 Archbishop Stepinac #6 Cardinal Hayes @ #3 St. Anthony’s AA I #1 St. Joseph by the Sea (Bye) #7 Kellenberg @ #2 Xavier #6 Fordham Prep @ #3 St Francis Prep #5 St John the Baptist @ #4 St Peter’s AA II #8 St. Dominic @ #1 Holy Cross #7 Cardinal Spellman @ #2 Xaverian #6 Mount