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2022 NYCHSFL AA-1 Season Preview

September 8, 2022

Article by Matt Diano 1) Moore Catholic Head Coach: Nick Giannatasio (Entering 6th Season in the HC role) Last Season: Record: 6-4; Lost 43-7 in NYCHSFL “AA-1” Finals to Chaminade Top Returning Players: *John Michalski (Sr.; Quarterback)—2021 All-Catholic Selection; 2021 2nd Team All-State; Prolific dual-threat field general that produced over 2,400 yards of total offense, completing 116-of-210 attempts in the air for 1,826 yards (16 TD throws), while adding an additional 577 yards + 6 TDs on the ground (70 carries) *Henry Tabansi (Sr.; Two-Way Lineman)—2021 All-Catholic Selection (OL); 2021 2nd Team All-State; anchor on both sides of the line of scrimmage; The Mav offense generated close to 3,300 yards and scored 28 touchdowns with him battling in the trenches….Defensively, he recorded 21 stops!….Committed to the University of Buffalo *Moshood Giwa (Sr.; OT)—A mountain of a man at 6’6, 280-pounds, will join Tabansi in comprising a vaunted Offensive Tackle tandem…One of

2022 NYCHSFL AA-2 Season Preview

September 8, 2022

Article by Matt Diano 1) Xavier Head Coach: Chris Stevens (Entering 21st Season at the helm) Last Season: Record: 1-8; Lost 35-21 in NYCHSFL “AA-1” Quarterfinals to league runners-up, Moore Catholic Top Returning Players *James Franchock (Sr.; FS)—The trend-setter for the entire “D”, as an 11th grader, Franchock ended the year 4th on the team with 55 total stops, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery….He Is the glue in 2022 for a program renowned for their toughness and tenacity! *Shane Zaletofsky (Sr.; TB/CB)—Labeled as a conservation project, in 2021, Zaletofsky made a name for himself more so on the defensive side of the ball, as he logged 26 tackles and recovered a fumble from the cornerback position…He was spotlighted on “O”, but met quite found his footing, completing 1-of-12 pass attempts (10 yards) and carrying the ball just 12 times for a net loss…Contrary to 2021, look for 2022

2022 NYCHSFL “A” SEASON PREVIEW

September 7, 2022

Article by Matt Diano St. Dominic Head Coach: Gian Villante (Entering 1st Season at the helm) Last Season: Record: 2-6; No Postseason Top Returning Players: *Jayden Marshall (Jr.; LB/RB)—Expected to see significant time on both sides of the ball, Marshall was credited with 2 stops last year on defense, but will play a much larger role this season as a junior….2022 will also bear witness him to trying his hand on offense as he is pegged to be part of a running back rotation for the Bayhawks! *Jonathan Bartolomei (Jr.; QB/CB)—2021 All-Catholic selection…The incumbent under center, the 11th grader took some lumps last year, but is better off because of the experience he accumulated as the ringleader of the offense…Totaling 377 yards and 4 TDs of production, he connected on 14-of-31 pass attempts for 170 yards (1 touchdown), while calling his only number on keepers 51 times for ground

VARSITY MEDIA PASS APP NOW AVAILIABLE

August 18, 2022

INTRODUCING – THE VARSITY MEDIA PASS APP! LONG BEACH (NY): Varsity Media, effective 8/22/22, will be featuring a brand new app with exclusive content for the Long Island and NYCHSFL high school football fan! Beginning with our 2022 Nassau/Suffolk & NYCHSFL Football Preview LIVE Shows, fans can purchase the app at www.varsitymediapass.com for access to live shows, podcasts, game highlights, player interviews, Top 10 Plays of the Week and more! The Varsity Media Pass App is available on iOS and Android devices and can be accessed on a computer or tablet as well. The two shows will be live 8/22 8PM (Nassau/Suffolk) and 8/30 7:30PM (NYCHSFL). The shows will feature interviews with coaches and players along with highlights from 2021 and pre-season Top 10 rankings. The shows will also be available on-demand for customers who purchase the app. A one time purchase of $29.99 will provide app access from 8/22/22

2022 NYCHSFL SCHEDULES POSTED

August 10, 2022

The 2022 CHSFL schedules have been posted on the league website, nychsfl.org. The dates, times and sites are subject to change.

CHSFL MOURNS THE PASSING OF FR. PHILIP K. EICHNER, S.M. PAST CHSFL PRESIDENT

January 2, 2022

The CHSFL mourns the passing of Fr. Philip K. Eichner, S.M. Fr. Philip served as the President of the CHSFL and Chairman of the Principal’s Council for many decades until his retirement in 2018. Under his guidance the CHSFL navigated expansion and the ever evolving quest to represent the needs and competitive interests of all its member schools. He was a champion of football as a way to engage young men and to instill discipline rooted in the Catholic faith. Fr. Philip was ordained in 1966 and served as the President of Chaminade (1967-1992), Kellenberg (1987-2018) and served as the Provincial of the Province of Meribah (1984-1992). His guidance and leadership will be greatly missed. Services Information: Wake Service: Kellenberg Memorial High School on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 (3:00 pm – 6:00 pm) Mass of the Christian Burial: Kellenberg Memorial High School on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 (6:00 pm) Burial:

2021 CHSFL PLAYER AWARD WINNERS

December 5, 2021

The CHSFL Congratulates the 2021 CHSFL Player Award Winners CHSFL AWARD WINNERS 2021 Monsignor Peter’s Memorial Award – Academic Scholarship Award Scott Becker (Iona Prep) Monsignor Peter’s Golden Eleven – Academic Scholarship Award Andrew Bardak (St Anthony’s) Henry Belin (Cardinal Hayes) Thomas Stueber (Chaminade) Liam Dunn (St. John the Baptist) James McCauley (Archbishop Stepinac) Michael Solimando (St Francis Prep) Justin Axiak (Xavier) Matthew Skjeveland (Holy Trinity) Christian Terranova (Kellenberg) David LaGanga (Xaverian) Anthony Ulses (St. Joseph by the Sea) John Bromm Memorial Award – Injured Player Award Charles Zamora (Archbishop Stepinac) Jordan Alvarez (Archbishop Stepinac) Ken Weinman Memorial Award – Injured Player Award Nick Duryea (Kennedy Catholic) Jose Ruiz (Iona Prep) Lieutenant Ronald Winchester Memorial Award – Unsung Hero John Prince (Archbishop Stepinac) Offensive Players Awards Joseph Riverso Memorial Award Ajani Sheppard (Iona Prep) AAI Offensive Players of the Year Christian Alacqua (Chaminade) AA II Offensive Player of the Year

2021 NYCHSFL Awards Announcement

December 5, 2021

By Matt Diano: Tis the season where good deeds are rewarded tenfold and kings are gifted with gold!!! Unable to break bread as one Christian flock for a second consecutive season because of ongoing health restrictions (COVID), nothing replaces the elegance of our Communion breakfast custom…But still we are overjoyed to commemorate these worthy disciples with the same passion and affection of yesteryear! Today, your legacies are forever cemented as you are officially recognized as the finest of your craft! Taking home the top offensives prizes in recognition of respective outstanding performances that yielded 6,601 yards, 77 touchdowns, and most importantly, THREE NYCHSFL title-game berths on behalf of their schools were… Joseph Riverso Memorial Award – Ajani Sheppard, Iona Prep AAA Offensive Player of the Year Ajani Sheppard Jr. QB Iona Prep – Made Westchester County history last weekend during the 2021 CHSAA AAA State title when he became the

SENIOR BOWL ROSTERS 2021

December 5, 2021

CHSFL SENIOR BOWL 2021 1:00 PM TODAY @ The Mitchel Athletic Complex, Uniondale Admission is Free LONG ISLAND SENIOR BOWL ROSTER # First Name Last Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Town School 1 Logan Zimmer WR 5’10 170 Queens Christ the King 3 Jadon Lyons WR 6’2 165 Freeport Kellenberg 4 Thomas Stueber QB 6′ 185 West Islip Chaminade 10 Joshua Escobar RB 5’7 160 Jericho St. Anthony’s 11 Daniel Buffa QB 5’11” 180 Locust Valley St. Anthony’s 12 Quadir Williams RB 5’7 155 Brooklyn Nazareth 13 River McMillan DB 5’9 190 Brentwood St. John the Baptist 15 Nicholas McAloney RB 5’9 190 Whitestone Holy Cross 20 Bryce Robinson WR 6’5″ 205 Massapequa St. John the Baptist 23 Michael Miller Jr. WR 6’1 205 Garden City Chaminade 24 Cassius Johnson-Stevens DB 5’9 180 Riverhead Holy Trinity 25 Brendan Leahy RB 5’10 160 Franklin Square Kellenberg 27 Recep Kocan K 6’0 218

2021 New York State CHSAA Title Game MVPs

December 1, 2021

By Matt Diano: Offense: Justin Joly (Sr.); WR/RB/DB – Iona Prep Gaels A proverbial Swiss Army knife on offense for the Gaels, the 6’4, 220-pounder put a bow on an already immensely decorated scholastic career when he donned multiple hats as part of the 38-22 victory over St. Francis (Buffalo) that delivered the first New York State crown in program history to the New Rochelle based campus (Iona Prep) Directly responsible or a major contributing party to the majority of the Maroon & Gold’s scoring drives, the newly back on the market standout (decommitted from Delaware on Monday; pondering interest from the likes of UConn, Stony Brook, Albany) amassed 125 yards of total offensive production and scored three touchdowns (two of which occurred in the 2nd half as part of streak of 21 unanswered points that blew the contest open)! Handling the pigskin on 15 combined opportunities, #7 emerged with

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