Category: Playoffs

AAA FINALS #1 Monsignor Farrell (9-1) vs. #2 Iona Prep (9-1) When: Saturday November 22nd, 2025 @2:30pm Where: Coffey Field on the campus of Fordham University (441 East Fordham Road; Bronx, NY, 10458) Watch: Varsity Media (Youtube) PATH TO THE FINALS (Monsignor Farrell) –Quarterfinals: BYE -Semifinals: 34-3 over Chaminade TITLE GAME HISTORY (Monsignor Farrell) *1979 (AAA): Champions by way of a 25-14 win over St. Anthony’s *1982 (AAA): Lost to St. John the Baptist, 14-7 *1984 (AAA): Lost to St. John the Baptist, 7-6 *1986 (AAA): Champions behind a 7-0 shutout over Mount St. Michael Academy *1988 (AAA): Lost to St. Francis Prep, 10-7 (2OT) *1991 (AAA): Champions by way of a 22-17 victory against St Francis Prep *1993 (AAA): Lost to St. Anthony’s, 21-13 *1998 (AAA): Lost to Chaminade, 27-6 *1999 (AAA): Champions courtesy of a 6-0 win over St. Anthony’s *2000 (AAA): Champions via a 24-23 triumph against

AA-2 FINALS #1 Holy Cross (7-3) vs. #2 Xaverian (7-4) When: Saturday November 22nd, 2025 @11am Where: Mitchel Athletic Complex (1 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Uniondale, NY 11553) Watch: Varsity Media (Youtube) PATH TO THE FINALS (Holy Cross) –Quarterfinals: 42-0 over St. Dominic’s -Semifinals: 14-8 OT over Christ The King TITLE GAME HISTORY (Holy Cross) *1980 (AAA): Lost to St. John the Baptist, 24-13 *1981 (AAA): Lost to St. John the Baptist, 26-12 *1990 (A): Champions behind a 28-14 victory against Iona Prep *1991 (A): Champions via a 26-15 victory over Fordham Prep *1994 (A): Champions behind a 21-18 triumph over Stepinac *1997 (B): Champions behind a 17-6 victory against St. Peter’s  *1998 (A): Lost to Cardinal Hayes, 20-18 *2003 (AA): Lost to Christ the King, 34-8 *2004 (AA): Champions behind a 33-27 victory against Moore Catholic *2024 (AA-2) Lost to Xaverian, 14-6 2025 PLAYOFF STANDOUTS: *Madden Martinez (Jr.; QB)—Coming off

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

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