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Contents Varsity 845 week-by-week schedule
CLASS PROFILES
WEEK 1 Pine Bush at Warwick, 7 p.m. Roosevelt at Cornwall, 7 p.m. Spackenkill at Highland, 1:30 p.m.
Class AA: Pages 4-5 Valley Central at Middletown, 7 O’Neill at Millbrook, 7 p.m. O’Neill at Sullivan West, 7 p.m.
Class A: Pages 10-11 Friday, Sept. 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5
Class B: Pages 16-17 Chester at James I. O’Neill, 6:30 Washingtonville at Minisink Valley, WEEK 8
p.m. Washingtonville at Saugerties, 3
Class C: Pages 18-19 7 p.m. p.m.
Pine Bush at Cornwall, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25
Class D: Pages 22-23 Roosevelt at Wallkill, 7 p.m. Port Jervis at Goshen, 3 p.m.
Middletown at Washingtonville, 7 Rondout Valley at New Paltz, 6:30
Saugerties at Port Jervis, 7 p.m. Marlboro at Spackenkill, 3 p.m. p.m.
FEATURES p.m.
New Paltz at Marlboro, 7 p.m. Dover at Red Hook, 3 p.m. Onteora at O’Neill, 6:30 p.m.
Wallkill at Valley Central, 7 p.m.
Gleason column: It’s time to start O’Neill at Ellenville, 7 p.m. Rondout Valley at Tri-Valley, 3 p.m. Kingston at Newburgh, 7 p.m.
Roosevelt at Port Jervis, 7 p.m.
making memories. Page 3 Burke Catholic at Chester, 7 p.m. Ellenville at Onteora, 3 p.m. Middletown at Monroe-Woodbury,
Rondout Valley at Marlboro, 7 p.m.
Top safety: Newburgh’s Williams Sullivan West at Eldred, 7 p.m. 7 p.m.
Dover at Highland, 7 p.m. WEEK 6
is a soft-spoken leader. Page 6 Spackenkill at Red Hook, 7 p.m. Warwick at Valley Central, 7 p.m.
Burke Catholic at Sullivan West, 7
Ready to run: Pine Bush’s Martin Saturday, Sept. 21 Port Jervis at Minisink Valley, 7
p.m. Friday, Oct. 11
ready for a breakout year. Page 7 Delaware Valley (Pa.) at Abington p.m.
Pine Plains at Ellenville, 7 p.m. Burke Catholic at O’Neill, 6:30 p.m.
Tough openers: Class A Heights (Pa.), 1 p.m. Chester at Ellenville, 7 p.m.
contenders thrown in the fire in Liberty at Eldred, 7 p.m. Pine Bush at Newburgh, 7 p.m.
Rondout Valley at Dover, 1 p.m. Roscoe-LM-Down at Eldred, 7 p.m.
Week 1. Page 8 Roscoe-Livingston-Manor-Downsville Warwick at Washingtonville, 7 p.m.
Pine Plains at Onteora, 1 p.m. Monticello at Roosevelt, 7 p.m.
12 and counting: Port Jervis still at Deposit, 7 p.m. Valley Central at Minisink Valley, 7
Monticello at Goshen, 1:30 p.m. Marlboro at Highland, 7 p.m.
waiting for another championship Xavier at Minisink Valley, 7:30 p.m. p.m.
season. Page 14 Iona Prep at Newburgh, 8 p.m. WEEK 4 Monroe-Woodbury at Kingston, 7 Red Hook at Millbrook, 7 p.m.
‘Spidey sense:’ Khariff LaBoy Saturday, Sept. 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
relies on his keen vision. Page 15 New Paltz at Monticello, 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 Wallkill at Cornwall, 7 p.m. Spackenkill at Dover, 1 p.m.
Experienced Highland: Coach Warwick at Goshen, 1:30 p.m. Minisink Valley at Monroe- Ellenville at Marlboro, 7 p.m. Sullivan West at Tri-Valley, 1 p.m.
looking to break .500. Page 15 Woodbury, 6:30 p.m.
Saugerties at Red Hook, 1:30 p.m. Sullivan West at Highland, 7 p.m. Wallkill at Saugerties, 1:30 p.m.
Defending the spread: Malik Dover at New Paltz, 6:30 p.m.
Cornwall at Goshen, 1:30 p.m.
Millbrook at Spackenkill, 1:30 p.m. Chester at Eldred, 7 p.m.
Chambers is the key for O’Neill. Spackenkill at O’Neill, 6:30 p.m.
Page 20 Kingston at Holy Cross, 4 p.m. (at Tri-Valley at Albertus Magnus, 7 Liberty at Burke, 1:30 p.m.
Mitchel Field, Hempstead) West Scranton (Pa.) at Delaware p.m.
Safety first: Burke trying out new Washingtonville at Pine Bush, 2
Valley (Pa.), 7 p.m.
helmet technology. Page 21 Monroe-Woodbury vs. St. Francis, 7 Saturday, Oct. 12 p.m.
Middletown at Pine Bush, 7 p.m.
p.m. (at Mitchel Field, Hempstead) Saugerties at Monticello, 1 p.m.
Bulking up: Chester’s Perry Goshen at Wallkill, 7 p.m. WEEK 9
spends hours in weight room. Tri-Valley at Onteora, 7 p.m. Pine Plains at Dover, 1 p.m.
Port Jervis at Cornwall, 7 p.m.
Page 22 Spackenkill at Rondout Valley, 1 Friday, Nov. 1
WEEK 2 Saugerties at Roosevelt, 7 p.m. p.m. Section 9 Class C Semifinals
COVER STORY Red Hook at Marlboro, 7 p.m.
Millbrook at Liberty, 1 p.m.
Thursday Sept. 12 (at Dietz Stadium, Kingston and
Monticello at Valley Central, 7 p.m.
Two is better than one: Section Cornwall at Monticello, 4 p.m. Goshen at Roosevelt, 1:30 p.m. Middletown High), 4 p.m.
9 has its share of dynamic duos. Sullivan West at Millbrook, 7 p.m.
Marlboro at Dover, 4 p.m. New Paltz at Red Hook, 1:30 p.m. Section 9 Class A semifinals
Pages 12-13 Roscoe-LM-Down at Pine Plains, 7
New Paltz at Spackenkill, 4 p.m. Middletown at Port Jervis, 2 p.m. (at Dietz Stadium, Kingston and
p.m.
Onteora at Rondout Valley, 4 p.m. Roscoe-LM-Down at Onteora, 2:30 Middletown High), 8 p.m.
ON THE COVER Eldred at Tri-Valley, 8 p.m.
O’Neill at Liberty, 4 p.m. p.m. Pine Plains at Chester, 7 p.m,
Saturday, Sept. 28
Cornwall quarterback Mike White Ellenville at Burke Catholic, 4 p.m. Sussex Tech, N.J., at Eldred, 7
and receiver Chris Bauer share a Newburgh at Washingtonville, 1 WEEK 7 p.m.
Minisink Valley at Newburgh, 7 p.m. p.m.
strong connection and are one of Saturday, Nov. 2
Washingtonville at Kingston, 7 p.m. Highland at Rondout Valley, 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18
the top tandems in Section 9.
Valley Central at Pine Bush, 7 p.m. Ellenville at New Paltz, 5 p.m. Section 9 Class B semifinals
Photo: Erik Gliedman Kingston at Warwick, 1:30 p.m.
Roosevelt at Middletown, 7 p.m. Newburgh at Warwick, 7 p.m. (at Dietz Stadium, Kingston and
Onteora at Burke Catholic, 1:30
ON THE WEB Faller Field at Middletown), 3 p.m.
Wallkill at Port Jervis, 7 p.m. p.m. Kingston at Middletown, 7 p.m.
Section 9 Class AA semifinals
Millbrook at Pine Plains, 7 p.m. Liberty at Ellenville, 7 p.m. Monroe-Woodbury at Pine Bush, 7
Check out recordonline.com for (at Dietz Stadium, Kingston and
Red Hook at Highland, 7:30 p.m. p.m.
video previews of the season Faller Field), 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 13
WEEK 5 Minisink Valley at Wallkill, 7 p.m.
starting Monday with Class D.
Warwick at Monroe-Woodbury, 4 Marlboro at Roosevelt, 7 p.m. WEEK 10
Sports staff
Friday, Oct. 4
p.m. Chester at Roscoe-LM-Down, 4 Onteora at Chester, 7 p.m.
Goshen at Saugerties, 4 p.m. Dover at Millbrook, 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8
p.m.
Eldred at Roscoe-LM-Down, 7:30 Tri-Valley at Liberty, 7 p.m. Section 9 Class D championship
Highland at New Paltz, 6:30 p.m.
Sports editor: Judy Connelly p.m. Newburgh at Middletown, 7 p.m. Eldred at Pine Plains, 7 p.m. at Dietz Stadium, 7 p.m.
Assistant sports editor: Doug Saturday, Sept. 14 Pine Bush at Kingston, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 Section 9 Class A championship
Mohart Chester at Tri-Valley, 1 p.m. at Faller Field, 7 p.m.
Monroe-Woodbury at Valley Central, Valley Central at Washingtonville,
Writers: Kevin Gleason, Sal 7 p.m. 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9
Interdonato, Ken McMillan, Will WEEK 3 Section 9 Class C championship
Minisink Valley at Warwick, 7 p.m. Port Jervis at Monticello, 1 p.m.
Montgomery, Justin Rodriguez
Friday, Sept. 20 Monticello at Wallkill, 7 p.m. Red Hook at Rondout Valley, 1 p.m. at Dietz Stadium, 3 p.m.
Copy editors: Marc Davis, Phil
Newburgh at Monroe-Woodbury, 7 Burke Catholic at Pine Plains, 7 Cornwall at Saugerties, 1:30 p.m. Section 9 Class AA championship
Colangelo, Rich Ryan
p.m. p.m. Goshen at Burke Catholic, 1:30 at Faller Field, 7 p.m.
Special thanks: David Dann,
cover designer Cornwall at Kingston, 7 p.m. Liberty at Sullivan West, 7 p.m. p.m. Section 9 Class B championship
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FOOTBALL 2013
Time to gear up for another season of football

High school football seems
to get better every year. The
games get better. The teams get
better. The players might be
getting better, as well.
When was the last time a
local kid threw for 500 yards
in a single game, as Cornwall
senior quarterback Mike White
did against Wallkill for the 2012
Section 9 Class
A title?
The answer is
never.
White threw
for 433 yards
Kevin the next week
to beat Som-
Gleason
ers in the state
quarterfinals.
It is an unprecedented era
in high school sports. Deep-
thinking coaches spend their
offseasons learning and refining
intricate schemes, turning once
mundane offenses into scoring
machines.
Watching White find assorted
receivers with such poise, his
arm strong and remarkably
accurate, and seeing those wide-
outs run pinpoint patterns with
sprinter speed, was a treat for
those not assigned the task of
defending Cornwall.
It is a credit to the players
who work year-round at their
craft. They attend camps, build PHILIP KAMRASS / For the Times Herald-Record
their bodies, study the game. Cornwall quarterback Mike White provided many thrills for fans last season, including a 500-yard passing effort in the Section 9 Class A
But a lot of others deserve championship game during a 53-0 win over Wallkill.
credit, too, starting with sup-
portive parents and youth season it was Pine Bush, which competition. They allowed just
coaches donating long hours in had never even qualified for 47 points themselves in league
virtual anonymity. I speak not as the Class AA playoffs and was play last year, while NFA, an-
a five-year youth coach, but in two seasons removed from a other perennial Class AA power,
tribute to head coaches putting 1-8 finish. Pine Bush survived allowed just 65.
in many more hours with, for the unforgiving large-school In the other division of Class
the most part, no motive other schedule to win its first Section AA, Minisink Valley yielded a
than helping young kids grow. 9 title. The Bushmen beat both measly 39 points in four league
O Section 9’s 35 teams open
They hand off kids to modified Monroe-Woodbury and New- games.
and jayvee coaches, another another high school football season burgh Free Academy for the So you can still win football
group easily forgotten by the on Sept. 6 and 7. first time in 17 years. games a few different ways,
glare of Friday night lights and And Pine Bush proved that which only adds to the attrac-
sun-splashed Saturday after- He saw White passing on the defense can still rule the day tion, the drama, of teens tire-
noons shining down on varsity side one day during a minicamp amid all these electric offenses. lessly chasing championship
showdowns. freshman year. Hughes decided The Bushmen allowed only 45 plaques.
And yes, we must salute White would be the jayvee points in four league games, a “This is a big deal,’’ Wallkill
the high school coaches who quarterback. White will be off shade more than 11 points per coach Brian Vegliando said
earn their stipends in a single to college next fall, and Jason game. before practice one day. “When
preseason while providing Bailey, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound Let’s never forget Monroe- you step on the practice field,
11-month bonus hours passion- sophomore, is expected to help Woodbury, which deserves we expect a lot.’’
ately building their programs. continue Cornwall’s run of tal- immense credit for raising the Great expectations bring EDWARD DILLER / For Times Herald-Record
“We have some great young ented quarterbacks. Section 9 bar. The Crusaders great achievements. We are Cornwall head coach Marcus
talent coming up,’’ Cornwall “You have to find the right won a state title and reached getting more and more of those Hughes is just one of the many
coach Marcus Hughes said in- kid,’’ Hughes said, “and develop four straight state finals from every year. Huddle up for an- Section 9 football coaches who
side his cramped office a couple them.’’ 2005-08. They forged an un- other classic season. devote a great deal of time over a
days before preseason practice Different powers have be- fathomable eight-year, 63-game [email protected] 12-month period to prepare their
began. gun to regularly emerge. Last winning streak against local Twitter: @th_KevinGleason teams for the rigors of the season.
FOOTBALL 2013
Class AA
NFA looks to be the favorite
Division I Grandson.
Key losses: QB Juan Rodriguez; OL/
KINGSTON DL Tim Wade; RB/LB Justin Bynum;
RB/DB C.J. Clark
Last season’s record: 4-5, 2-2 Outlook: After starting last season
Coach: Jeramie Collins, fifth season 0-5, the Middies rallied, winning
Returning starters: Sr. QB Pat three of their last four games,
Dorrian; Sr. WR/S Shawn Marchant; finishing with a 30-0 win over rival
Jr. C/LB Jake Pesko; Sr. DL Darius Port Jervis in the Erie Bell game.
Broadhead; Sr. S Jake Ryan. Coach Bill Donohue, a Middletown
Key losses: WR Jerred Beniquez; RB alum and former player, hopes to
Dominick Marino; LB Wally Stephens; build on that run. The Middies return
LB Devan Shambo; S Will Spencer. 10 starters, compared to four last
year.
Outlook: Kingston returns not only
Junior quarterback Kashuan
one of the best quarterbacks in
Curry, who emerged as a starter
Section 9, but one of the top three-
last season, has the potential to
sport athletes in the area – Pat
be dynamic, and the program is
Dorrian. Dorrian led Kingston to the
developing depth and not just on
Class AA state baseball title two
the field. Former Warwick offensive
years ago, and helped the basketball
coordinator Aaron Hasbrouck and
team to the Section 9 Class AA
defensive coordinator Joe Piascik
championship last winter. He had
have joined Middletown’s staff as DOMINICK FIORILLE/ Times Herald-Record
a breakout year under center for
the Tigers in 2012, throwing for
assistants. Newburgh Free Academy opened practice this summer with one goal in mind – to qualify for the Section
1,615 yards and 16 touchdowns. 9 Class AA playoffs. In 2011, the Goldbacks made it to the state championship game, but last season
MONROE-WOODBURY didn’t make the playoffs. With quarterback Donovan Fields and running back Anthony Dubose returning,
Dorrian to standout wide receiver
the offense appears primed for a big bounce-back season.
Shawn Marchant could be a good Last season’s record: 7-3, 3-1
connection for Kingston. Coach: Bernie Connolly, second Outlook: Newburgh may have
But the question remains – who season graduated the best linebacking corps
will come out of the backfield for in Section 9.
Returning starters: Sr. QB Kevin
the Tigers? Kingston could employ Not a problem.
Carr; Sr. C Nick Dillon; Sr. DB Ricky
a running back-by-committee attack Bianco will use running back
Giraldo; Sr. DT Rob Kelly; Jr. LB Cole
with fullback Chris Saitch getting Anthony Dubose, a Division I
Gennett; Sr. OL Kevin DeBold; Sr.
many reps. prospect, at linebacker along with
RB Michael Gavin; Sr. DE Jimmy
Kingston, which last won a Section Aaron Jones. Both are big, athletic
Chambers; Sr. LB Brandon Fee.
9 title in 1996, also hopes to benefit and fast off the edge. Safety
from a bigger line on both sides of Key losses: DL/TE Ken Fee; WR
Jalen Williams, who will play at the
the ball. Jake Pesko and Jacob Davis Justin Kaffenberger; DB Irvens Eristil;
University of Pittsburgh next year on
are potential players on offense, DB John Mallon; RB Mark Tooma.
full scholarship, is the anchor of the
and Darius Broadhead is expected Outlook: Once again, Monroe- Goldbacks’ defense.
to make plays on the defensive line. Woodbury has the personnel to Two years ago, Newburgh reached
After reaching the Class AA playoffs compete for the Class AA title. the Class AA state title game, losing
in consecutive years, Kingston The Crusaders won the Class AA JEFF GOULDING/Times Herald-Record to Orchard Park. The Goldbacks, who
missed the postseason last fall. championship every year from 2004- Valley Central opened camp with optimism following consecutive return speedy and elusive starting
10, before missing the playoffs in one-win seasons. This year’s squad has the athleticism to get back quarterback Donovan Fields, missed
MIDDLETOWN 2011. Monroe-Woodbury was the on the winning track. the postseason last year.
Class AA runners-up last season. However, just like every other year,
Last season’s record: 3-6, Leading the way for the Crusaders and as a wide receiver. Powerful NEWBURGH
Newburgh will likely be in the playoff
0-4 is its latest talented and durable linebacker Cole Gennett also is
Last season’s record: 6-3, 2-2 mix.
Coach: Bill Donohue, quarterback – Kevin Carr. expected to be featured in the
second season He rushed for 1,010 backfield. Coach: Bill Bianco, fifth season PINE BUSH
Returning starters: Jr. yards in his debut as a For all of its offensive success Returning starters: Sr. DB Jalen
DT Andrew Allwood; Jr. junior last season. over the years, Monroe-Woodbury Williams; Sr. QB Donovan Fields; Last season’s record: 9-2, 3-1
QB/S Kashaun Curry; Standout defensive has been smothering on defense. Jr. RB Anthony Dubose; Sr. C Mike Coach: Jim Wright, ninth season.
Jr. OLB Robert Dean; back Ricky The Crusaders allowed just 14 Risio; Sr. G Anthourn Walden; Jr. OL/ Returning starters: Sr. RB/DB Mike
Jr. WR/DB Damon Giraldo Martin; Jr. RB Dylan Eller; Sr. DL/TE
points per game last year. Gennett, DL Isaac Serrano; Jr. OL/DL Oliver
Gillespie; Soph. WR/ will add a Scott Flanick; Sr. QB Dan McNamara;
Giraldo and defensive end Rob Kelly Janvier; RB/DB Jr. Aaron Forbes; Sr.
DB Rachi Jordan; wrinkle to Sr. LB Matt Mallory; Sr. LB Ryan
the offense, lead Monroe-Woodbury’s defensive DB Luke Pena.
Sr. WR/DB Francisco Duggan; Sr. DL Jason Caston; Sr. DB
Moreno; Jr. T/DT Draven playing out unit. Key losses: LB Mike Cerisano; LB
Joey Wise; Sr. LB Zach Longden; Sr.
Nieves; Sr. FB/LB Marvin of the backfield The Crusaders are 69-4 against Hardcor Coleman; OL Toussant DE John Lindeau.
St. Vil; Sr. T/DE Juan local opponents since the start of Helm; RB Kam Malcolm; LB Shaheim
Velasquez; Sr. ILB/FB Johnny Kevin Carr 2004. Hill. See Class AA page 8
FOOTBALL 2013
By the numbers Players to watch
2: Interceptions thrown by Kingston quarterback Pat Dorrian last season.
Both came in September – against Warwick and Valley Central.
6: Division I schools that offered Newburgh DB Jalen Williams a full
scholarship. He chose the University of Pittsburgh in June. Other suitors
were Syracuse, Buffalo, UMass, Old Dominion and Temple.
12: Combined margin of defeat in Monroe-Woodbury’s three losses last
season – Minisink Valley 27-25, Newburgh 16-10, Pine Bush 20-16.
67-27: Warwick coach Greg Sirico’s record during his first stint as
Warwick’s coach from 1996-2005.
1996: Last year a team other than Newburgh or Monroe-Woodbury won KEVIN CARR BRAD GARCIA JALEN WILLIAMS MIKE MARTIN
the Class AA title, before Pine Bush won its first championship last fall.
School: M-W School: Warwick School: Newburgh School: Pine Bush
3,602: Rushing yards by Pine Bush last year, an average of 327.4 a game.
Year: Senior Year: Senior Year: Senior Year: Senior
Order of finish Position: Quarterback

Ht: 5-10 Wt: 175
Position: Quarterback
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 200
Position: Defensive back
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 185
Position: Running back
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 190
Notable: In his first year Notable: A two-time Notable: Over the last Notable: Martin rushed
1. Newburgh Free Academy: years. as a starter, Carr rushed Varsity845 all-star, Garcia two seasons, Williams for 874 yards and 12
Missed the playoffs last season, 4. Kingston: QB Pat Dorrian could for 1,010 yards and 14 moved into the backfield has made 106 tackles touchdowns last year. He
but two years ago played for the be the best slinger in Section 9 touchdowns. He also in the wildcat formation with nine interceptions. is also a dangerous DB
Class AA state title. The Goldbacks this side of Cornwall’s Mike White. threw for nine scores. rejuvenating the Wizards. He will play at Pitt. and return man.
have a strong cast coming back and Dorrian’s supporting cast will play a
are looking for another run to glory. role in how well the Tigers fair.
2. Pine Bush: Lost a lot to 5. Middletown: Expect the Middies
graduation, but might well still to improve again this year and will,
possess the best at the very least, put a scare into
smash-mouth one of the top four.
running game in Division II
Section 9. The
Bushmen have
1. Warwick: Seeking its first
outright Division II title since 2009.
talent sprinkled
on both 2. Minisink Valley: Will rely on the
sides of running game even more this year PAT DORRIAN ANTHONY DUBOSE A.J. SAKAC RICKY GIRALDO
the ball. with no frills – just a lot of power.
School: Kingston School: Newburgh School: Warwick School: M-W
3. 3. Washingtonville: Once again hit
hard by graduation, Washingtonville Year: Senior Year: Junior Year: Senior Year: Senior
Monroe-
Woodbury: hopes to find a way to be in playoff Position: Quarterback Position: Running back Position: Linebacker Position: Defensive back
Looking to contention. Ht: 6-1 Wt: 180 Ht: 6-1 Wt: 200 Ht: 6-1 Wt: 200 Ht: 5-10 Wt: 165
reach the 4. Valley Central: Doesn’t play Notable: After a breakout Notable: Entering his Notable: Sakac emerged Notable: Giraldo, one of
Class AA its first divisional game until Oct. junior year, Dorrian is only third year as a starter, as one of Section 9’s the section’s top DBs,
title game 11 at Minisink Valley, which kicks expected to be better Dubose has rushed for top linebackers last year. broke in as starter two
for the 15th off a pivotal three-game string. this fall. He had many 1,867 yards and 16 TDs He had 100 tackles last years ago and had 55
Dan McNamara time in 17 Washingtonville and Warwick follow. highlights last season. over the last two years. season. tackles as a junior.
Top five matchups

WARWICK VS. M-W M-W VS. NEWBURGH MINISINK VS. WARWICK PINE BUSH VS. M-W KINGSTON VS. NEWBURGH
When: Sept. 13, 4 p.m. When: Sept. 20, 7 p.m. When: Oct. 4, 7 p.m. When: Oct. 18, 7 p.m. When: Oct. 25, 7 p.m.
Where: Monroe-Woodbury Where: Monroe-Woodbury Where: Warwick Where: at Pine Bush Where: Newburgh
Last season: Monroe-Woodbury Last season: Newburgh defeated Last season: After starting Last season: On a wet and rainy Last season: Kingston earned
blew out Warwick 37-6 during the Monroe-Woodbury 16-10 last year. the year 1-2, Minisink Valley night, Monroe-Woodbury defeated its third straight win over
regular season, but needed a Despite the loss, the Crusaders dismantled Warwick 29-0, en Pine Bush 24-7 last year. The rival Newburgh, defeating the
comeback late in the fourth quarter clinched the Class AA Division I route to winning the Division II Crusaders led 10-7 at halftime. Pine Goldbacks 14-7 at Dietz Stadium.
to edge the Wildcats 14-13 in the title that night. title. Just a week earlier, Minisink Bush came back to beat Monroe- What to expect: Another close
Section 9 playoff semifinals. What to expect: Thanks to two Valley lost to Newburgh 32-2. The Woodbury 20-16 for the Section 9 game with Class AA playoff
What to expect: This game has straight wins by Newburgh, this Warwick win ignited a five-game title, which was its first win over the implications. Kingston has beaten
plenty of intrigue. Not only did rivalry has seemingly heated up. win streak. Crusaders since 1995. the Goldbacks by a combined 16
Monroe-Woodbury and Warwick play The Goldbacks beat Monroe- What to expect: Don’t be What to expect: Pine Bush wants points over the last three years
a classic in last year’s semifinals, Woodbury 7-0 in 2011, ending surprised if this showdown to prove that last year’s Section and leads the all-time series
but former Warwick coach James Monroe-Woodbury’s 63-game decides the Division II champ. 9 championship win was no fluke. 52-50-5.
Sciarra is now an assistant with the winning streak against local Warwick and Minisink Valley Meanwhile, Monroe-Woodbury is
Crusaders. Sciarra was informed he opponents. have won at least a share of looking to assert itself as the team
would not be retained by Warwick the title every year but one to beat in Class AA. This game
during the offseason. (Washingtonville, 2011), since certainly carries some weight.
2005.
FOOTBALL 2013
Newburgh’s Williams man of action

Soft-spoken leader gets full ride to Pitt
BY JUSTIN RODRIGUEZ bally committed to Pitt in
Times Herald-Record June.
TOWN OF NEWBURGH — On a
perfect August afternoon Not one to brag
– the temperature is com- It’s rare for a Section 9
fortable, the sun shining – player to get an FBS offer,
Jalen Williams plays bas- let alone before their junior
ketball in the driveway of O Number of Division I year. Still, during his whirl-
his home. scholarship offers Jalen wind tour with big-time
Two of Williams’ New- Williams received. college coaches, Williams
burgh Free Academy foot- played it close to the vest –
ball teammates, Luke Pena And an observer would as he does everything.
and Donovan Fields, and his never know it. “When he would come
younger brother, Joshua, “If you didn’t know him, home from those visits,
11, throw up shots. There you would never know he he wouldn’t tell me much.
is playful banter, especially is a great football player, I would have to ask him
from the younger Williams, that he has gotten a schol- things a couple of times,”
a gregarious kid who seems arship,” said Newburgh Joshua Williams said.
excited to be rolling with coach Bill Bianco. “He just “Jalen is quiet and calm.
Jalen and his pals. carries himself the right He doesn’t speak that much
Then there is Jalen, who way, especially in this day at all. Around the house, he
has already accepted a full and age. With social media, doesn’t say much. Some-
scholarship to play at the you have kids writing that times, I don’t even know
University of Pittsburgh they are this and that. Jalen when he’s home. He’s just
and had offers from five is just cool and calm. He’s there.”
other Football Bowl Subdi- humble and that’s one of Still, Williams com-
vision schools and another the reasons why I think he mands respect. He has
from a Football Champi- got the scholarship.” never missed a workout
onship Series school. Dur- Since he burst on the at Newburgh and has de-
ing the action, he nods, he scene as a sophomore, help- veloped into a leader. Wil-
smiles, he laughs. But he ing Newburgh to the Class liams does have a sense of
doesn’t say much. AA state championship humor – Pena, Fields and Safety Jalen Williams
game, Williams has been a Bianco can attest to that. is the anchor of NFA’s
A silent confidence player of few words. He cracks jokes when they defense.
This is Jalen Williams, He visited several hang out and provides mo-
this has always been him. schools, including North tivation after big and bad DOMINICK FIORILLE/ Times Herald-Record
A young man of few words. Carolina State, Connecticut plays on the field.
Shy, but confident, espe- and Temple. He eventually “He’s smooth, but he’s him. Jalen isn’t walking
cially on the football field. received offers from Tem- not soft,” Pena, a safety, around talking about Pitts- JALEN WILLIAMS FILE
He is a two-time Varsity845 ple, Syracuse, Buffalo, Old said. “If you are messing burgh.”
High school: Newburgh Free Academy
first-team all-star and was Dominion and University up, he will tell you. He’s If Williams hadn’t picked
a first-team Class AA all- of Massachusetts, along humble and gives out good Pitt, he likely would have College: Will attend University of Pittsburgh
state selection last year. with Pittsburgh. He ver- advice. You have to respect had more offers. Schools Year: Senior Position: Safety
like him for a lot of reasons. Height/weight: 6-foot-2/185 pounds
He’s 6-foot-2, 185 pounds – Family: Parents Julius and Linda; brothers, Jamaal 20,
and still might grow – is Jaron, 20, Joshua 11.
lanky, can tackle and has
Career highlights: Williams is a two-time Varsity845
great hands.
first-team all-star defensive back. He was named
Just a ‘good kid’ first-team Class AA all-state last fall. In two seasons,
Williams has made 106 tackles with nine interceptions.
As for his humility, the
He helped Newburgh to the 2011 Class AA state
soft-spoken Williams gives
championship game.
credit to his hard-working
parents, Julius and Lin-
da, who both grew up in person,” Linda Williams Just a lot of big plays.
the Bronx. They moved to said. “He is grateful, he “Everyone says I’m qui-
Newburgh about 20 years is thankful. He is a good et,” Williams said. “That’s
ago. Julius Williams works kid.” just my personality. I just
for the Department of Don’t expect Williams to try to do what I have to do
Homeless Services in New change his approach this and stay humble. I want to
York, and Linda is a nurse fall, even though he may be go out there, play to what is
at Jacobi Medical Center in the biggest name in Section expected of me and be re-
the Bronx. 9. He’s going to keep it sim- spectful. That’s just who I
“Jalen is just a humble ple without any swagger. am.”
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Pine Bush RB Martin Why I picked my number

ready for breakout year “My birthday is March 1st and
I’ve always worn that number since
I was little. I thought I would end
my career with that number.
ten. I’m very superstitious. I’m not
saying I couldn’t play with another
number, but it kind of would mess
with my head.”
LUKE PENA, NO. 31 DAN MCNAMARA, NO. 10
BY JUSTIN RODRIGUEZ Newburgh Free Academy senior safety Pine Bush quarterback
Times Herald-Record
PINE BUSH — With their OOO OOO
heads down, Pine Bush
players walked off the turf “My dad (Gary) wore it at Mi- “It’s the same as my baseball num-
at Dietz Stadium at half- nisink Valley. He ber and 44 is a good baseball num-
time of last year’s Section passed it down to ber, like Reggie Jackson. I couldn’t
9 Class AA championship my brother Zak, my have eight, so I went with two
dazed, reeling. brother Taylor and fours.”
It wasn’t so much that Noah wore it. They SCOTT FLANICK, NO. 44
they were down – 10-7 to were all lineman and Pine Bush defensive end
perennial power Monroe- went on to college
Woodbury – but how it football. When I put OOO
happened. On a Bushmen on that jersey, it means a lot.”
punt midway through the NATE LAKE, NO. 70 “I just wanted a real low number
second quarter, the ball Minisink Valley defensive lineman and it looks pretty good. I like Trent
grazed a Pine Bush player Richardson from Alabama who is
and started rolling dead. OOO number three. I kind of want to run
That’s when Monroe-Wood- like him because he’s pretty good.
bury’s Ricky Giraldo alert- “I’ve always worn 10 since I start- DYLAN ELLER, NO. 3
ly scooped it up and ran it ed playing football, since kindergar- Pine Bush running back
35 yards for a touchdown.
Pine Bush protested the
score, but it was upheld.
Right there, the Bushmen
could have went away, fiz-
zled, just like many in Sec-
tion 9 thought they would JOHN MEORE/ForTimes Herald-Record
long before their historic Pine Bush RB Mike Martin had a moment of glory last
showdown with Monroe- year in the Section 9 Class AA championship game, and
Woodbury. he is expected to build on that this season.
Enter Mike Martin.
His 77-yard kickoff for kicked it off, I knew I wanted
a touchdown to open the to take it to the house. I knew
second half put Pine Bush I was good when I got around
up for good. Final score: the mosh pit and just took it
Pine Bush 20, Monroe- up the sideline.”
Woodbury 16. It marked Martin on his defining
the Bushmen’s first Class moment: “I would say that
O Mike Martin’s kick-off
AA title. is the biggest moment of my
return in Section 9 Class AA career.”
For Martin, 77 yards to championship
glory was the defining mo- Where Martin goes from
ment in a good career. This here: Martin, who also plays
season, however, could be half. That was probably the defensive back, has received
the running back’s break- turning point of the whole interest from Fordham,
out year. We talked to game.” Wagner and UConn, among
Martin and teammates Who drew up the game- other schools. He rushed
— quarterback Dan Mc- changing kickoff: It actually for 874 yards and 12
Namara and running back wasn’t Pine Bush coach touchdowns last year. Martin
Dylan Eller — about its im- Jim Wright or one of his could make a bigger impact
plications. assistants. Wide receiver on offense this fall and wants
McNamara on the feeling Nick Wise, now a freshman to rush for at least 1,000
of the team after Monroe- at Mount Saint Mary scripted yards.
Woodbury’s punt off the the play. Instead of going Where Pine Bush goes from
touchdown: “You never want left with the ball, as Pine here: “Our goals are mostly
to go into halftime after a play Bush did in the first half, the same,” McNamara said.
like that. Your momentum is they went right. With a good “We want to build off last
down and it’s even harder to blocking scheme in place, the season. We want to show
get back.” Bushmen wanted to protect the young kids coming up the
Eller on the pulse of Pine the sideline for Martin. They expectations, to win sections
Bush after Martin’s kickoff: did. He caught the ball on the and go far. I do think teams
“It was really good because left, near Monroe-Woodbury’s look at us different and we
it just gave us all the sideline. put more worry into them. We
Martin on the run: “Once they bring a lot more to the table.”
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CLASS AA: Pine Bush returns talent Class A contenders

Continued from page 4
Key losses: RB/DB Matt Geisler;

face tough openers
DB C.J. Weston; K/TE John Thorn;
OL/DL Delano King; OL/DL Matt BY KEVIN GLEASON
Times Herald-Record
McCaffrey; OL/DL Ryan Goode; OL/
DL Nate Langlitz; RB Brian Guzman; Cornwall and Wallkill have
LB Brendan Brown. been the class of Class A for
Outlook: Pine Bush graduated as the past six seasons. But their
much talent last year as just about coaches have focused the teams
any team in Section 9. on something beside one another
But here’s the thing – Pine Bush during the preseason – their sea-
still has plenty of prime-time players son openers.
returning from last year’s historic Cornwall opens up against
Class AA championship team. That defending Class AA champion
run gave Pine Bush its first AA Pine Bush. Wallkill will try to
championship and first Section 9 TIMES HERALD-RECORD/TOM BUSHEY win its first sea-
title since 1995. Minisink Valley coach Kevin Gallagher looks to lead his team into son opener since
Mike Martin and Dylan Eller could the Section 9 playoffs for the second straight year. 2010 when it
combine to be the best backfield in travels to Valley
Coach: Ron Introini, 14th season However, Washingtonville, the O For the past Central.
Section 9 this fall. Martin rushed
Returning starters: Sr. LB/OL Division II champ two years ago, six seasons, “ O b v i o u s l y,
for 874 yards and 12 touchdowns
Matt Deronda; Sr. LB/FB Jahrett missed the postseason. Cornwall and we are going to
last year, while Eller put up 620
DeGroodt; Sr. RB Wanyae Reed; Washingtonville is loaded with Wallkill have get thrown into
yards and five scores. Quarterback
Jr. DE Mike Kania; Sr. WR/RB/LB juniors with potential, but little been the class the fire in Week CHET GORDON/Times Herald-Record
Dan McNamara returns to run Pine
Bush’s hard-hitting Wing-T offense. Jarrett Orndorff; Sr. WR/DE Tyler experience. Some to look out for of Class A. 1,’’ said Cornwall Wallkill quarterback Joe Pillitteri
Pine Bush returns seven starters Fisher. include running back Kendall Hicks, coach Marcus is focusing on the future and not
on a defense that allowed only Key losses: QB Ishmeal Anderson; safety Jakob Woods, linebacker/ Hughes. “Pine how last season ended.
WR Mike Majors; OL/DL Dan quarterback Joe Tecklenburg and Bush is big and strong.’’
8.5 points per game last season
Marvin. Keith Leonard, a wide receiver/ Cornwall, however, is fast and thinking about them now,’’ Veg-
against Section 9 opponents.
defensive back. faster. Hughes said Cornwall’s liando said.
Outlook: The Vikings are coming off
Division II consecutive one-win seasons, but
offense has better speed than “It’s a big goal of ours and it
WARWICK last season’s electric scoring ma- could really set the tone for the
there is optimism at Valley Central.
MINISINK VALLEY chine led by quarterback Mike season,’’ Wallkill senior outside
According to coach Ron Introini, Last season’s record: 6-3, 3-1 White, now a senior. linebacker Dave Baker said of
Last season’s record: 6-3, 4-0 this is the most athletic Valley Coach: Greg Sirico, first season And that team went 11-1, beat the opener. “We have to prove
Central team he’s had in five years. – Sirico previously coached at
Coach: Kevin Gallagher, eighth Running back Wanyae Reed could
Somers 34-13 in the state quar- ourselves this year.’’
season Warwick from 1996-05 terfinals, and gave perennial Of course, it’s impossible to
have a breakout year. He rushed
Returning starters: Sr. RB Kyle Returning starters: Soph. K Davis state powerhouse Burnt Hills a break down the Class A football
for more than 300 yards before
Gainer; Sr. WR/S Shawn Talmadge; Brief; Sr. QB Brad Garcia; Sr. LB A.J. major test before losing 28-13 in season without discussing Corn-
breaking his collarbone last year.
Sr. OL Zach Paino; Sr. DE/RB Pat Sakac; Sr. DL Francis Nnamani; Sr. the semifinals. Burnt Hills went wall and Wallkill in the same sen-
The Vikings return seven starters on
Dawson; Jr. DE Nate Lake. OL/DL Capen Burbank; Sr. OL Matt on to win the state title, 40-20 tence. They have met in the past
defense, including two playmakers
Gesner; Sr. OL James Grennan; over Sweet Home. six sectional title games, with
Key losses: QB Sean Tirelli; RB/ from a year ago, linebackers Jahrett
Sr. WR Phil Goska; Sr. LB Michael “We have some great young Cornwall winning five. But their
DB Austin Ferrier; DE/OL Josh DeGroodt and Jarrett Orndorff.
Houlihan. talent coming up,’’ Hughes said, regular season and sectional
Bonneau; OL Colin Scott; DB Tyler Valley Central hasn’t qualified for
Tirelli; RB Frankie Iovino. the Class AA playoffs since 2006. Key losses: RB Matt Weaver; WR/ “some juniors that can play. showdowns have been general-
DB Jordan Totaro; WR/DB Nick There will be some positives and ly close contests – until last sea-
Outlook: Minisink Valley’s flexbone negatives early on. I think at the son’s sectional final. White threw
WASHINGTONVILLE Calacanis; OL Joe Vandenbos; LB
offense won’t earn any style points. end of the year, it will be mostly for a Section 9-record 500 yards
John Leary.
That’s fine with the Warriors.
Last season’s record: 5-4, 2-2 Outlook: Warwick has a new look positives.’’ to lead Cornwall to a stunning
They’re just looking for lots of yards On the other end of the rival- 53-0 win. White had 319 yards to
a la 2012. Minisink Valley’s hard- Coach: Don Clark, fifth season and a new coach. Greg Sirico
returns to lead the ’Cats. During ry, Wallkill coach Brian Vegli- give Cornwall a 39-0 lead at half-
charging running attack helped the Returning starters: Sr. S Anthony
his first stint with Warwick, he ran ando has delivered a constant time.
Warriors win the Division II title last Fasano; Jr. K Derek Deoul; Sr. QB/
the Wing-T. However, times change, reminder to his team during the “I don’t think we came out
year. The run was highlighted by a LB Dan O’Connell; Sr. OL Sam
and the spread has become the preseason. The Cornwall rival- very strong and it just piled up,’’
five-game winning streak after a 1-2 Weinger.
most popular offense in Section 9. ry is great and all, but let’s fo- Baker said. “We got too down on
start. Key losses: DT Erick Mendoza; cus on the first game. Vegliando ourselves to recover.’’
Kyle Gainer returns to Minisink QB Matt Poveromo; RB Francesco Sirico will run the spread with Brad
Garcia calling the signals. He had knows the emotion, and perhaps “The way it ended definitely
Valley’s backfield this season Pichardo; LB Mark Milisci; FB Julian stress, connected with trying to left a bad taste in my mouth,’’
and the rest of the committee will Vergeli. played WR, moving to QB late last
season. Seniors Harley Rogers, Joe dethrone Cornwall. So Veglian- said Wallkill’s returning starter
include, Pat Dawson, Deonte Moore Outlook: Coach Don Clark might do has downplayed the matchup, at quarterback, Joe Pillitteri. “I
and Shawn Talmadge. Dawson Smith and Justin Giannino will serve
have shed a tear at the last two at least for now. And Vegliando want to get on the field and get
also will play defensive end, and as the primary backs. Phil Goska,
Washingtonville graduations. has some motivational ammuni- that taste out of my mouth.’’
Talmadge safety. Defensive end Brendan Bauer and Marshall Garcia
After all, on that diploma line tion – Wallkill last won an opener Pillitteri said Wallkill had “the
Nate Lake is another defensive make up the primary receivers.
were some good football players. in 2010, beating Washingtonville worst day we could have.’’
headliner on a unit that likely will Warwick’s defense improved
Washingtonville lost 17 starters 37-29. “We were prepared,’’ he said.
come as hard as the offense. last season and the Wildcats hope
after 2011 and return just four Wallkill lost openers to Marl- “I think we just had a bad day. We
to build off that. Sirico and his
this fall. Still, last year’s edition of boro 38-31 last season, and 28-15 got out there and we just froze.’’
VALLEY CENTRAL charges, of course, hope to once
the Wizards, once again, managed to Washingtonville in 2011. [email protected];
again compete for the Division II
Last season’s record: 1-8, 0-4 to make a run at the playoffs. “Cornwall, we aren’t even Twitter: @th_KevinGleason
title.
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Class A
Cornwall tough to dethrone
CORNWALL that performance. He will continue
to run a power offense and has
Last season’s record 11-1, 5-0 a nice combo in the backfield –
Section 9 Class A returnees Zack Tonyes and Lucas
Coach: Marcus Hughes, seventh Graves. Both players also play
season linebacker. “I want to be in the
Returning starters: Sr. QB Mike playoffs every year,” Killenberger
White; Sr. WR Chris Bauer; Jr. WR/ said. Goshen opens the season
LB Matt Robinson; Jr. WR/DB Tyler against traditional rival Warwick on
Peddie; Sr. OL/DL Brandon Lupo; Jr. Sept. 7 in the Spirit Trophy Game.
LB/RB Quinn Zsido; Jr. LB/RB John Goshen vs. Warwick is the second
Roth; Sr. OL/DL Moiset Santos. oldest continuous rivalry in the
Key losses: WR Alex Cruz; RB/LB state, behind Rome Free Academy
Luke Zsido; OL/DL Connor Staudle; and Utica Proctor, which began
RB/LB Jeff Grygiel; K/P Damon Neil; playing in 1891.
LB/G Pat Landro; FS James Faller.
MONTICELLO
Outlook: The Green Dragons have
a brand new offensive line that Last season’s record: 2-7 record,
includes just one senior. The team 1-4 Section 9 Class A
is quite young overall, but athletic, Coach: Matt Buddenhagen, fourth PHILIP KAMRASS/ For the Times Herald-Record
talented and super fast. Figure season Saugerties coach Lee Meisinger will need to coax significant production from newcomers to help
on another season with Cornwall
Returning starters: QB/DB John overcome the team’s lack of depth.
favored to win the sectional title.
Harned; WR/DB Terry Duncan; WR/
DB London Gandy; TE/LB CJ Forrest; a talented group of skill-position SAUGERTIES
GOSHEN players, a young offense and
TE/DE LaJuan Drayton; C/LB Trevon
Rainey; OL/DL Brian Stickle; OL/DL several contributing members from Last season’s record: 2-7, 1-4 Class
Last season’s record: 3-6, 2-3 A
Section 9 Class A Isaih Mathis; DL Mike D’Abraccio. the school’s successful jayvee team
Key losses: WR/DB Mike Rogers; last year. The Red Raiders have Coach: Lee Meisinger, third season
Coach: Ed Killenberger, second grown familiar with Polanis’ system.
season RB/DE Mistah Alli; TE/LB Jake Returning starters: Sr. WR/DB
McLaughlin; Shane Jackson (injured Now it’s a matter of them executing Lukas Gran; Sr. DE Jake Vickery;
Returning starters: Sr. FB/LB Zack the schemes and believing they can Sr. C Austin Sarn; Sr. QB/DB Adam
Tonyes; Sr. RB/LB Lucas Graves; all of 2012).
return Port Jervis to its longtime Bacon; Sr. FB/LB Rob Schmadel; Jr.
Sr. G Nakeem Thorpe; Sr. T Patrick Outlook: Monticello lost its best
place as a title contender. QB/LB Randall Lewellyn.
O’Malley; Sr. WR Varick Ward; Sr. player before last season, all-
WR Ian Schupp; Sr. DB Matt Suarez. everything quarterback Shane Key losses: C/DL Eric Beresheim;
ROOSEVELT
Jackson, then lost seven straight RB/DB Nick Koenig; G/DT Terrell
Key losses: QB Tyler Eisenbacher; T/ Lawrence; WR/LB Kaleb Kouhout;
DE Evan Grenier. after opening the season with a win Last season’s record: 2-7, 1-3
over Saugerties. Monticello will try Section 9 Class AA – dropped down WR/P/K J.T. Elmendorf.
Outlook: Goshen reached the to get back to its familiar spot in the Outlook: Meisinger calls Saugerties
from Class AA last year
postseason for the first time section playoffs. Coach: Brian Bellino, fourth season a “solid group,” but the Sawyers
in six years last season, losing
lack depth with several players
to powerhouse Cornwall in the PORT JERVIS Returning starters: Sr. C/DE Carl
going both ways. As such, they will
Section 9 Class A semifinals. Schroeder; Sr. QB Matt DuPilka;
need a few newcomers to learn
Killenberger, a Goshen alum Last season’s record: 3-6, 2-3 Sr. WR/DB Mike Bryan; Sr. SS/RB TOM BUSHEY/Times Herald-Record
quickly and step into key positions.
and former two-way Section 9 Class A Justin Hoskins; Sr. LB Dan Pelkey;
Saugerties also could use a little Port Jervis middle linebacker
player at the school, Coach: Matt Polanis, third season Sr. LB Mike Fauci; Sr. WR Ryan
luck after being hit hard by injuries Tanner Sexton is one of six
hopes to build on
Returning starters: Sr. FB/
Paul; Sr. G/NT Brian McFarlin; Jr.
last season. returning starters.
RB Avery Strother; Jr. DB Christian
DL Dan DeCarlo; Sr. HB/ Connors; DB/KR Isaiah Berrios-
Cappillino.
LB Matt Crown; Sr. LB WALLKILL Smith; DB Dylan Wellmon; DB Dylan
Tanner Sexton; Sr. WR/ Key losses: OL/DL Eric
Atkins; WR/DB Kenny Atkins; OL/DL
CB Gage Flieger; Sr. S Rosenzweig; C Alex Newman; Last season’s record: 6-4, 4-1
Christian Ruddy.
David Sicina; Jr. CB Justin WR/DB Chris Osterman; DE/RB Section 9 Class A
Joe Ciampaglione; WR/DB Benny Outlook: Vegliando labeled last
Drew. Coach: Brian Vegliando, fifth season
Taylor. season a down year despite Wallkill
Key losses: OL James Sullivan; Returning starters: Sr. QB Joe appearing in its sixth straight
OL Mike Guerra; QB/S Matt Outlook: Coming from Class AA, Pillitteri; Sr. RB/Slot Sean Puleo; sectional title game. But that is
Smith; RB Josh Ramos; RB Roosevelt is a wild-card entry into Sr. LT Kieran Miller; Jr. WR Nick the type of bar Vegliando and his
Russell Williams; WR/S the Class A. Bellino called the AA Gomez; Sr. WR Brandon Purdy; Jr.
Wesley Schools schedule “a grind’’ and “pretty
assistants have set. Quarterback
Travis Edwards; DT Steven DL John Demy; Jr. DB Kyle Richichi; Joe Pillitteri, who completed 57
White. unforgiving’’ and thinks Roosevelt Sr. OLB/C David Baker; Sr. LB Tyler percent of his passes for 1,455
can be competitive in Class A. Owen; Sr. DE Robert Redner; Jr. DL
Outlook: Season yards in 2012, will lead a strong
Fellow Class A coaches spoke highly Riley O’Donnell.
3 of head coach crop of returning starters that could
of Roosevelt. Enrollment could have Key losses: RB Josh Villafane; LB
Matt Polanis’ result in its seventh straight title-
Roosevelt moving back to Class AA Brendan Connors; OL/DL Andrew
program includes game showdown against Cornwall.
next season.
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Order of finish Players to watch

1. Cornwall: There appears to be a wider divide than usual between
Cornwall and the chasers.
2. Roosevelt: Keep an eye on quarterback Matt DuPilka, who threw a
99-yard touchdown pass against Middletown last season. Expect Class
A newbie Roosevelt, which lost to Cornwall 28-12 last season, to make
its presence felt.
3. Wallkill: Never count out the Panthers, but Roosevelt’s arrival adds
to Wallkill’s challenge of winning a sectional title.
4. Goshen: The Gladiators look to take another step toward eventually DAVID BAKER CHRIS BAUER DAN DECARLO JOHN HARNED
contending for a sectional title.
5. Port Jervis: The Red Raiders are young and hungry. Added depth School: Wallkill School: Cornwall School: Port Jervis School: Monticello
and an increased familiarity with third-year coach Matt Polanis’ system Position: Center/LB Position: wide receiver Position: fullback/DL Position: QB/DB
make them worth following. wHt: 5-10; Wt: 185 Ht.: 6-1; Wt. 185 Ht: 5-11; Wt: 175 Ht: 6-0; Wt: 170
6. Monticello: You can bet that head coach Matt Buddenhagen will Year: Senior Year: Senior Year: Senior Year: Senior
have his team prepared each week. Outlook: Baker is one of Outlook: He should be Outlook: Coaches will Outlook: Harned’s ability
7. Saugerties: The Sawyers are in a similar boat as other Class A Wallkill’s most important Mike White’s No. 1 target be hard-pressed to to run and pass will add
teams trying to become title contenders while faced with grueling leaders ... had 40 tackles after catching 29 passes take DeCarlo off the a crucial element to
weekly schedules. with a sack last season. for 512 yards and eight field because he’s so Monticello’s offense.
He will also play center. touchdowns in 2012. valuable.
By the numbers
2: Years since Roosevelt won the 10: Streak of seasons Cornwall or
Section 9 Class AA regular-season Wallkill have won the A title. Cornwall
title, its first title of any kind since has won eight of them.
1975. Roosevelt will debut in Class 20: Years since Saugerties won a
A after moving down because of an section title, beating Goshen 28-14
enrollment decrease. in the 1993 Class B championship
6: Streak of seasons Cornwall-Wallkill game. JOE PILLITTERI SEAN PULEO MOISET SANTOS MIKE WHITE
have met for the Section 9 Class A 115-0: Combined score of Cornwall’s
School: Wallkill School: Wallkill School: Cornwall School: Cornwall
title. Cornwall has won five of them. wins over Goshen (62-0) and Wallkill
(53-0) in the sectional semifinals and Position: quarterback Position: running back Position: OL/DL Position: quarterback
8: Straight wins by Warwick over
Goshen, including a 49-20 defeat final. Ht: 6-0; Wt: 180 Ht: 5-5; Wt: 155 Ht: 6-3; Wt: 250 Ht.: 6-0; Wt: 185
last season. They will play for the 224: League-best points scored by Year: Senior Year: Senior Year: Senior Year: Senior
101st time on Sept. 7 at Goshen Cornwall in five Class A games last Outlook: He completed Outlook: Puleo ran for six Outlook: Santos is “by Outlook: He threw for
for the Spirit Trophy. It’s the second season, a 44.8-point average. 57 percent of his passes touchdowns and caught a far’’ the strongest player 2,674 yards and 28 TDs.
oldest continuing rivalry in the state, 2,674: Passing yards put up by for 1,455 yards and 15 touchdown pass, totaling on the team, and has Don’t be surprised if
with Warwick holding a 50-46-4 White on the season. He threw 28 touchdowns against nine 533 yards rushing and been clocked in the 5.0- White puts up even better
edge. touchdowns and 10 interceptions. interceptions as a junior. receiving in 2012. 5.1 range for the 40. numbers this year.
Top five matchups

PINE BUSH VS. CORNWALL MONTICELLO VS. GOSHEN GOSHEN VS. WALLKILL WALLKILL VS. CORNWALL M-TOWN VS. PORT JERVIS
When: Sept. 6, 7 p.m. When: Sept. 21, 1:30 p.m. When: Sept. 27, 7 p.m. When: Oct. 11, 7 p.m. When: Oct. 12, 2 p.m.
Where: Cornwall Middle School Where: Goshen Where: Wallkill Where: Cornwall Middle School Where: Glennette Field, Port Jervis
Last season: The defending Last season: Tyler Eisenbacher Last season: Goshen trailed 22-6 Last season: Cornwall beat Wallkill Last season: Middletown dominated
champions of Class AA from Pine hit Lucas Graves with a 7-yard at halftime but got to 22-12 early in 38-24 in the regular season before Port Jervis in one of the longest
Bush collide with Class A champs touchdown pass with 22 seconds the third quarter, and appeared to thumping the Panthers 53-0 in the running schoolboy rivalries in
from Cornwall to open the season. left to give Goshen a 28-21 win. It make it 22-18 later in the quarter. Class A championship game. the nation, 30-0, before about
What to expect: This should be a culminated an 80-yard drive. But the touchdown was called back What to expect: The game likely will 3,000 fans at Faller Field. Once a
riveting matchup with both teams What to expect: This game because of an ineligible player once again serve as the warm-up Thanksgiving Day staple, it was just
expected to contend for sectional could help decide one of the two downfield, and Wallkill scored the for the Class A title game. Wallkill, the second showdown since 1969
titles once again. Pine Bush will try remaining playoff berths assuming final 20 points to win 42-12. seeking to avenge its lopsided loss played on the holiday. The game is
to outmuscle Cornwall with its size Cornwall and Wallkill return to the What to expect: Goshen made to Cornwall for the championship back in the regular season.
up front. Cornwall will try to keep postseason. Monticello coach Matt strides last season by reaching last year, faces a tall order against What to expect: You can expect the
Pine Bush off balance with the Buddenhagen will try to lead the the playoffs for the first time in six one of the top teams in Section 9. same thing you get every year from
play of record-breaking quarterback Panthers to the playoffs following years. Its next logical step would Middletown-Port – an emotional,
Mike White and big-time speed on a rough season in which they be competing with the big boys of hard-hitting, bruising game for the
offense. lost seven straight after beating Class A, Cornwall and Wallkill. Erie Bell trophy. Middletown leads
Saugerties to open the campaign. the series, 70-57-7.
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Special connections off field lead to

Section 9 has its share of dynamic duos
BY JUSTIN RODRIGUEZ
Times Herald-Record
B
ack in Mrs. Hertel’s kindergarten class at
Cornwall Elementary School more than a
decade ago, Mike White and Chris Bauer admit
they were rivals.
O Players working well Put simply, they didn’t like each other. They exchanged
together are truly better than dirty looks in the classroom and didn’t mesh very well on
one.
the playground, either.
Let’s just say they’ve come a while Eller added 620 yards
long way. and five scores.
SPORTS’ GREAT DUOS These days, White, the 2012 Pine Bush graduated running
Varsity845 Player of the Year, backs Matt Geisler (848 yards)
O Joe Montana and Jerry
and Bauer are best friends. and Brian Guzman (557 yards),
Rice, San Francisco 49ers:
They have a connection. Off setting the stage for the Martin
Montana won four Super
the field they are inseparable. and Eller show in the Wing-T of-
Bowls, including two with Rice
On the field? fense. Martin is a combination
– the 22nd and 24th. Rice
Well, this season, that connec- of speed and power. Meanwhile,
also won a Super Bowl with
tion could be something spe- Eller runs like a tank, hard and
Steve Young hitting him deep.
cial. Quarterback Mike White straight, with no fear.
OMagic Johnson and to wide receiver Chris Bauer Like Martin and Bauer, they
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Los could serve as Section 9’s top are close friends off the field.
Angeles Lakers: The duo dynamic duo. When they aren’t playing foot-
made the NBA Finals eight “I guess it’s cool that people ball, they work out at a frenetic
times during a 10-year look at us like that,” said White, clip six days a week. That in-
stretch, winning five titles. who threw for 2,674 yards and cludes three two-a-day sessions
OMichael Jordan and 28 touchdowns last season. “We in the summer. Yes, the pair is
Scottie Pippen, Chicago will see how far we can take it. ready to bring it this fall.
Chester tackles Chris Wittekind and Nick Seabrook look to make a statement this ye
Bulls: They won six NBA I think it’s going to be a big year “I think when you haven’t
championships together from for Chris and I.” had kids like that over in the you might make. It also makes could lead the way for the rest
1991-98. In sports, on any level, we past, when you do, you really blocks easier for the offensive of the unit. Linemen, the self-
OWayne Gretzky and Mark usually never forget the stars appreciate them,” said Pine line because kids like that can less grunts who bloody their
Messier, Edmonton Oliers: of the game. It’s a rarity that Bush coach Jim Wright. “It’s make things happen.” hands in the trenches, don’t
Long before their Rangers’ two play together and combine awesome when you have talent get a lot of pop. Not a problem.
days, the stars played for to make a dynamic duo – often, like that because it makes up In the trenches They just put their heads down
Edmonton. “The Great One” forever linked in history. for any coaching mistakes that At Warwick, its offensive line and keep battling.
and Messier led the Oilers Think about the magic be- However, this year in War-
to four Stanley Cups in five tween Michael Jordan and wick, it will be hard to ignore
years in the 1980s. Scottie Pippen, Jerry Rice and tackles Capen Burbank and
OMickey Mantle and Roger Joe Montana and Magic John- James Grennan. Burbank is
Maris, Yankees: Both players son and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. a bruiser, entering his fourth
were home run kings, back Their big games, their relation- year as a starter, who is 6-foot-
when the game was without ships and their accomplish- 2, 300 pounds. In his first year
PEDs. ments intrigued the masses. as a starter last season, Gren-
OPeyton Manning Here in Section 9, we have nan, who is 6-foot-6, 260 pounds,
and Marvin Harrison, our own potential duos who established himself as a force.
Indianapolis Colts: During could be heroes of the fall. It He is only better this fall.
their time together, Peyton might not be on the same level Keep in mind, Warwick returns
Manning and Marvin of Eli Manning to Victor Cruz, center Matt Gesner. Mean-
Harrison set NFL records but they are special. They can while, junior Nate Sander, who
for completions (971), take over games together. is 6-foot-3, 270 pounds, came
receiving yards (13,090), and back to the team when Greg
Out of the backfield Sirico returned to coach War-
touchdowns (110).
That’s Mike Martin and Dy- wick again.
OShaquille O’Neal and lan Eller’s plan. Both players “I think we have the poten-
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles made names for themselves tial to be the best line in the
Lakers: Sure, they didn’t get last fall during Pine Bush’s his- whole section, possibly the en-
along too well. But they could toric run to the Section 9 Class tire state,” Burbank said. “We
win – in the form of three AA championship. In a crowd- work great together and we
NBA titles. JOHN MEORE/For The Times Herald-Record
ed backfield, Martin rushed for Warwick linemen James Grennan, left, and Carpen Burbank, are a have great chemistry. I think
874 yards and 12 touchdowns, strong duo in the trenches. we are going to dominate any-
FOOTBALL 2013
winning connections on field

QUOTABLE
“If Mike (Martin) and Dy-

lan (Eller) have a big year, we
will have a big year. They are
pretty good and they are the
hardest workers on the team.
They set the tone for the en-
tire team. ... I love coaching
them.”
JIM WRIGHT
Pine Bush coach
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“Chris (Wittekind) and Nick

(Seabrook) are great. They
are the two best linemen I’ve
ever played with, to be honest.
They are experienced and not
afraid to get down and dirty.
They make the game so much
easier for me.”
LAWRENCE YOUNG
Chester running back
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“Having guys like Capen

(Burbank) and James (Gren-
nan) on the line make things
much easier for me. They are
both big guys. Our offensive
line is great, I know they are
always going to protect me.
That gives me a lot more con-
fidence.”
BRAD GARCIA
ERIK GLIEDMAN/Times Herald-Record ERIK GLIEDMAN/Times Herald-Record
Warwick quarterback
year for the Class D favorite Hambletonians. Pine Bush running backs Mike Martin and Dylan Eller will be difficult to stop.
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one that comes in our way.” said. “But we have to play finals of the Class A state play- White and Bauer are together,
You have to love a lineman’s mean.” offs. Cruz caught 11 passes for hanging out pool side, ventur- “Mike (White) and Chris
fearless mentality. That’s the Added Wittekind: “If we do a Section 9-record 285 yards ing to their favorite taco stand (Bauer) will be tough to stop,
approach Chester two-way that, we will be tough to beat.” against Somers. He finished in Newburgh and playing video but you have to worry about
tackles Chris Wittekind and with 1,141 yards – the second games. The friendship has led the entire team. They have
Nick Seabrook are taking this Aerial attack most in Section 9 history – and to a connection on the field. talent all over the field, so
fall. Cornwall QB White made 10 touchdowns. That could be dynamic for you can’t take away just one
The Hambletonians are the most of his magic last season Still, Bauer was in the ro- Cornwall this fall. guy. Plus, (Cornwall coach)
overwhelming favorites to win with wide receiver Alex Cruz, tation and would have been “I know Chris will always be Marcus Hughes does a nice
the Section 9 Class D title for who graduated and is now at most other teams’ No. 1 tar- there for me,” White said. “He job with new formations.
the fourth season in a row. SUNY Cortland. The signal get. Blessed with great hands, will do what he can do to get the It’s always a challenge. With
That’s great and all, but Wit- caller threw for a Section 9-re- Bauer is tough, and runs great ball, he will do what he needs to Mike and Chris, you know
tekind and Seabrook, who have cord 500 yards in a 53-0 win routes. get open. I know he will always you won’t stop them all the
played together for four years, over Wallkill in the Section 9 He caught 29 passes for 512 be there. We know each other time. But you do what you
want to make a statement. Class A championship. yards and eight touchdowns well and know what’s going to can.”
“We don’t want to play nas- He added 433 in a 34-13 win last fall. happen on the field.” LEE MEISINGER
ty or dirty football,” Seabrook against Somers in the quarter- When they aren’t on the field, [email protected] Saugerties coach
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Coaches create combinations that often evolve into something special “Mike Martin is obviously
getting some looks from some
Gamebreaking combinations, bose and Aaron Forbes. seasons. Dubose had played co made the move because of big schools. It will be the first
Friday Night heroes, often Newburgh graduated its three linebacker in lower levels of their big-play potential. time we play him, but we re-
evolve and develop together. linebackers from last season – Newburgh’s program and in “Both kids are really ath- spect him as an athlete. We
Sometimes, however, they Hardcor Coleman, Mike Ceri- practice with the varsity squad. letic, really fast,” Bianco said. aren’t afraid, but we respect
are formed. Newburgh Free sano and Shaheim Hill. Coleman However, Bianco didn’t want “As far as making an impact, him. Eller is a hard downfield
Academy coach Bill Bianco and Cerisano were Varsity845 to play him on both sides of neither kid has played the po- runner, he’s a big dude, and
made a personnel move for this first-team all-stars. the ball. Dubose will play both sition, but I think they have ca- they make a great 1-2 punch
fall that he hopes to add up to Dubose, a running back, has ways this fall. pabilities. We are comfortable of size and speed.”
a knockout 1-2 linebacker com- rushed for 1,867 yards and 16 Forbes moves from defen- with them.” A.J. SAKAC
bination – juniors Anthony Du- touchdowns over the last two sive back to linebacker. Bian- Justin Rodriguez Warwick linebacker
FOOTBALL 2013
Why I picked
my number
Port Jervis still waiting for title
“I wore 44 my whole ca- It’s been 12
reer. But I had to change
numbers because I’m also
playing center now. I chose
years since last
51 because it’s been a family
number,” having been worn
championship
by his uncle Ralph Baker BY KEVIN GLEASON
and his brother Matt. “Both Times Herald-Record
were linebackers.’’ PORT JERVIS — Twelve. Twelve
DAVE BAKER, NO. 51 excruciatingly long years. Has
Wallkill senior linebacker/center it really been 12 years since Port
Jervis won a sectional football
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It has been that long since Port
It was Bauer’s baseball Jervis beat Minisink Valley 9-0
number. When he was an for the Section 9 Class A title.
all-star in Little League, “I Twelve years since running back
was 17 and it kind of carried Roadney Sepulveda broke to the
over. When I was on jayvee right side on Dietz Stadium’s turf,
football, I was No. 3 because saw some daylight, saw a trophy
17 was taken.” He finally got staring at him from the end zone,
it when he made the varsity and outran a group of Minisink
as a sophomore. “It was by Valley defenders for a 44-yard
coincidence my grandpa’s touchdown run 1:19 into the sec-
birthday, so I’ve stuck with ond half. Twelve years since J.D.
it and worn it in memory of Gallo clinched it with a 31-yard
him.’’ field goal with 6:21 left.
CHRIS BAUER, NO. 17 Twelve years since Port Jervis,
Cornwall senior receiver 9-0 and not once trailing the en-
tire 2001 season, stepped off the
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field a champion.
Twelve years, which in this Port Jervis coach Matt Polanis thinks his team is closing the gap on the top teams in Class A.
Crown’s dad, Brian, had it railroad town of 9,000 people,
at Port Jervis. “Ever since I might as well be 12 decades. to reaching that football utopia captains Tanner Sexton and Dan
played Pee Wee, my second- All these years later, on a where belief and talent explode DeCarlo talk of a different demo-
to-last year, I wore it. I wear scorchingly humid day, coach onto the field? graphic these days. Kids are fo-
it in every sport.’’ Matt Polanis gathers his team “We are pretty close,’’ says Po- cusing on other sports. If football
MATT CROWN, NO. 33 on its practice field behind the lanis, who married Erica Ropke, is religion here, as it’s often been
Port Jervis senior halfback/linebacker school. “You had a good day to- uniting two families a mere six- said, then kids and their families
day and you blew it,’’ Polanis plus decades deep in Port Jervis are missing a lot of Masses.
OOO says. “We expect a lot out of football history. “My father played Port Jervis
O Number of years since Port
you.’’ Polanis ran around Port Jervis’ Jervis’ last championship. football,’’ Crown says. “That in-
White’s brother Joe, a for- The Red Raiders blew it by preseason camp as a 9-year-old, stilled in what I wanted to be. I
mer Cornwall receiver, was letting up just a bit late in prac- played QB before graduating in look at other kids in this town
No. 11 the year before arriv- tice, by giving in to the body and 1990. His dad, Ed, Port Jervis are pretty close. This is my third that are not playing football. It’s
ing on the varsity as a sopho- the elements conspiring against Class of ’49, played quarterback year of putting in a system and kind of weird. Instead of going
more. “I had the choice to them. It is the second day of pre- and running back here, coached you can see the players have got- out for football, they are going
pick a number I wanted, but season drills, one of those sticky here, was an athletic director ten better at it.’’ out for soccer. It’s harder to get
I figured I looked up to him, days that separate character here. Three of Matt’s brothers What happened? How did Port people to play football now.’’
so I thought, ‘Why not?’ And from characters, and Polanis and several cousins also played. Jervis go from a perennial pow- Crown sees signs of a foot-
ever since, I’ve loved it, and I seizes a teachable moment. He You want tradition? Polanis is er to second-tier status? There is ball renaissance. About 80 kids
think it’s a pretty good fit.’’ knows the Cornwall kids are cel- Port’s fourth varsity coach since never one factor, never a neat an- signed up for jayvee and varsity,
MIKE WHITE, NO. 11 ebrating the day. He knows the 1957. He replaced another Port swer, to why and how Cornwall 16 more than last season. Num-
Cornwall senior quarterback Wallkill kids are pounding the graduate, Mark Trotta, who re- and Wallkill caught up to the Red bers were so high during sum-
heat like it’s a tackling dummy. signed after going 10-16 in three Raiders and then sprinted past mer weight training that players
OOO And he knows something else seasons. Before that, Bob Corvi- them. waited 20 minutes for an open
– he knows his relatively young no went 161-70-1 in 24 seasons, “I really think that it’s up to the bench.
During Puleo’s freshman team is starting to believe it be- and before that Joe Viglione built older kids,’’ says senior halfback/ Polanis explains the disappoint-
year on the jayvee team, longs with the behemoths of Sec- a powerhouse as head coach linebacker Matt Crown, now one ing end to practice. “At the end
“Dominick Calvanico was tion 9 Class A. from 1957-83. The Red Raiders of those kids. “That’s what I did of the day, they were cooked,’’ he
No. 1 on the varsity. He was “They gotta believe they can have played their home games when I was younger. I looked up says. “But it’s just like the fourth
a great running back. I was do it,’’ says Polanis. “They want at Glennette Field just shy of 100 to them. I got home from (youth) quarter. You gotta finish it.’’
playing running back at the to be the team that brings Port years. Port Jervis played its first practice and did not shower – I Port Jervis last finished things
time and I just wanted to fol- Jervis back to where people game in 1897. Twenty-eight titles went straight to the game. We perfectly in 2001. Twelve years
low in his footsteps.’’ fear coming over the mountain have followed. Zero since 2001. couldn’t wait to be them.’’ later, it tries to jump-start a foot-
SEAN PULEO, NO. 1 again.’’ Peering through sunglasses Which means it’s also up to the ball tradition generations old.
Wallkill senior RB/slotback How close are the Red Raiders on this day, Polanis repeats, “We younger kids. Crown and fellow [email protected]
FOOTBALL 2013
LaBoy’s keen vision key to success

New Paltz running back dangerous in open field
BY KEN MCMILLAN relied solely on his talents in his
Times Herald-Record first couple of seasons, but he has
NEW PALTZ — Khariff LaBoy is noticed a change in his new team
at his most dangerous when he captain.
finds a little open space in the “Khariff has never worked
backfield and waits to make his harder,’’ Tegeler said. “We had
move with the football. workouts all year and he would
“I have great vision,’’ the New stay an hour extra. He is focused
Paltz senior running back said, O New Paltz running back 100 percent on football.’’
“so once I get to that outside and Khariff LaBoy has hit the By his sheer will and talent,
the perimeter I am seeing holes coveted rushing yards LaBoy has earned the respect of
open up right away. I like to call some of his opposing coaches.
it my ‘Spidey’ sense. The game plateau the past two years. “I root for Khariff when he’s
kind of slows down for me. When not playing us,’’ Marlboro’s Rich
I see it, I take advantage and I am cipal to the janitorial staff. Ward said. “He’s a very respect-
gone.’’ “I am well-known,’’ LaBoy said. ful kid with how he treats us.
Apparently, LaBoy and the “Some people would say it’s be- We’re looking forward to playing
comic-book character Spider- cause of football, but me … I just against him because he always
Man have a bit in common. Peter like to be social in school. I have brings out the best in us. I can’t
Parker, too, was a teenage high great relationships with all my say enough about him.’’
school student who dealt with in- teachers. I like to talk to every- “That kid can run,’’ Highland’s
adequacy – in LaBoy’s case, it is body, it doesn’t matter who you Carl Relyea said. “It’s one thing to
trying to be taken seriously as a are.’’ know about him, but you have to
varsity running back in a 5-foot- By his own description, LaBoy stop him constantly. You let him
7 frame. is a guy in love with football. get out into the open field and you
Of course, anyone who has seen When he’s not working at his job are going to be watching him.’’
LaBoy play can spot the similari- on weekends or hanging out with New Paltz has an entirely new
ties to the costumed crimefight- his girlfriend, LaBoy is watching offensive line and that has caused New Paltz running
er, with his tremendous agility football, whether it’s game film, concern for both coach and run- back Khariff
and super strength. Sprinter’s Saturday college action or Sun- ner, but LaBoy likes what he has LaBoy’s passion
speed, an uncanny understand- day NFL games. “It’s football, 24- seen so far. for football started
ing of the game unfolding before 7,’’ LaBoy said. “It’s just me.’’ “Our line is not as deep as it was when he was 6 years
him and quick reaction time have That passion goes all the way in the previous years,’’ LaBoy old.
all helped LaBoy become a 1,000- back to when he first started play- said, “but I think everybody is big
yard rusher for the past two sea- ing at the age of 6. It’s no wonder enough and we will stay healthy.
sons and an all-state defensive LaBoy started to make an impact I think the line will be set and we KELLY MARSH FOR THE TIMES HERALD
back as a junior. when he was only a freshman in will get the job done up front.’’ es, LaBoy believes he is destined has slipped by.
That’s where the comparisons high school, grabbing seven in- A host of mid-major colleges for special teams play and per- “It just seems like the blink of
to the troubled Peter Parker end. terceptions. have expressed interest in LaBoy, haps a couple runs as a scat back. an eye,’’ he said. “... I am just go-
In school, LaBoy is immensely “He’s had three huge seasons including Albany, Stony Brook “I am fine with that,’’ he said. ing out and enjoying it, living it
popular because he will talk with in a row,’’ New Paltz coach Tom and others in Division I-AA, as LaBoy said it’s hard for him to up and enjoying time with my
just about anybody, from fresh- Tegeler said. well as Division II and III schools. fathom how far he has come in boys. We’re going to do it big this
men to seniors and from the prin- Tegeler said LaBoy may have After speaking to college coach- four years, and at how fast time year.’’
Coach thinks experience will push Highland over .500 mark

BY KEN MCMILLAN some other underclassmen to Class C to Class B, with Ellen- featured three Class A schools.
Times Herald-Record help.’’ ville dropping in with the smaller The schedule makers were kinder
Carl Relyea has seen a lot of The Huskies may be looking schools. Dover coach Chris this season, with Onteora and
ups and downs in his 29 seasons more to the passing game with a Lounsbury expects it will be “quite Tri-Valley as non-league foes, but
as head coach at Highland, and cast of three quarterbacks who a challenge,’’ but he is hope- there’s a monster in the opener, a
he’s hoping things are looking up can throw the ball long to a good ful because the Dragons have a road date against Class B champ
for his Huskies. cast of receivers. Plus, Relyea is senior-laden cast. Marlboro on Sept. 6.
There was one win in 2011, open to running some Wildcat. “I think the difference between “I like that,’’ said Rondout Valley
and a jump to four wins in 2012. O Number of years Carl “I want to have a winning record B and C is year in and year out coach George Iacobaccio. “Playing
Relyea used very young lineups and I would like for us to get (the schools in Class B) fill spots a them will be a great challenge for us
the past two seasons and he Relyea has been head coach involved in the playoffs,’’ Relyea little easier,’’ Lounsbury said. “We to see where we’re at. Just get the
believes the team will mature into at Highland. said. “Once you are in the playoffs, do not have a junior varsity team, kids out there playing great competi-
a winner in 2013. anything can happen in that situa- we have a modified.’’ tion right away. It’s going to – hope-
“We had gone young and with two years of experience. We tion, and that’s where I want to be.’’ fully – make them better.’’
brought up four or five fresh- have some seniors to blend in Gander Mountain
men at one time,’’ Relyea said. with them, and now it looks like Dragon leap Rondout Valley took its lumps [email protected];
“Those players are now juniors we have a strong junior class and Dover makes the jump from last year (0-9) with a schedule that Twitter: @KenMcMillanTHR
FOOTBALL 2013
Class B
Marlboro team to beat again
DOVER Papuli; Sr. DE/LT Clinton Howell; Sr.
RB/S Ralph Votta; Jr. MLB/HB Ryan
Last season’s record: 6-3, 1-3 Greaven
Coach: Chris Lounsbury, sixth Key losses: RB/DB Devin Pierre; RB/
season WR Matt Tamburri; K Adam Laubach;
Returning starters: Sr. RB Anthony RB Austin Beck; OL/DL Tyler
Greco; Sr. QB Tye Hill; Sr. OT/DT Mastranuono; OL/DL Angelo Curci
Mark Vinci; Sr. OL Sidney Ball; Jr. WR Outlook: Marlboro lost quite a bit of
Dustin Bowen. talent from its state semifinal team,
Key losses: QB/DB Kyle Bradshaw; but Ward is convinced the Dukes
RB/LB Greg Boettcher; WR/S Chase will fill in the holes quite adequately.
Beebe; RB/DB Chris Easter; RB/DL The Dukes have good size, and until
Shakim Futrell; TE/DE Tom Marston; someone can knock them off they
OL/LB Jake Wadroska. have to remain favorites.
Outlook: Experience on the front
lines should help the Dragons make NEW PALTZ
the transition from Class C to B.
Last season’s record: 6-3, 4-2
Greco is a 295-pound running back
with mobility, and Hill takes over at Coach: Tom Tegeler, 13th season
quarterback after three seasons at Returning starters: Sr. RB/DB JEFF GOULDING/Times Herald-Record
split end. Khariff LaBoy; Sr. OL/DL Troy Heading into his 36th season as a football coach, Highland’s Carl Relyea encourages a player during a
Grant; Jr. OL/DL Mike Hull; Jr. QB/S drill during preseason camp.
HIGHLAND Harrison Zraly; Sr. WR/LB Austin
Hekking; Sr. LB Deron Dixon; Sr.
Last season’s record: 4-5, 2-4
Coach: Carl Relyea, 29th season
LB Nick DiMarco; Jr. DB/WR John
O’Donnell; Jr. LB/RB Nick Pisciotta. Why I picked
Returning starters: Sr. DE/FB A.J.
Buchanan; Jr. DE/OLB Teddy Mapes;
Jr. QB Travis Marmell; Jr. QB Brandon
Key losses: OL/DL Anthony Tufano;
RB/LB Darryl Clark; OL Nick Morris;
OL/DT Terrence Patterson; Sr. DL
my number
Mack; Jr. OT Alex Oliver; Jr. OG Elijah Dones.
Dominick Bellachicco. Outlook: LaBoy is coming off “Last year we had a
Key losses: WR/DB C.J. Tozzi; consecutive 1,000-yard rushing good defensive tackle
C Kevin Rivera; OT/DT Connor seasons, but this year he has to (Tyler Mastrantuono)
McCutcheon; FB/LB Brandon run behind a line that has zero and he is someone to look
Bisaccia; QB Chris Ranalli; K Jake experience. Tegeler believes he has up to. I hope he feels
Armstrong. the athletes to fill the line and let good about it.’’
LaBoy use his speed and vision to TYLER CARDINALE, NO. 70
Outlook: Relyea used a young lineup Marlboro defensive tackle
the past two seasons and now break free. Harrison does give the
believes this is the payoff year, with team some throwing options.
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roughly seven returning starters on
both sides of the ball. The Huskies RED HOOK
CHET GORDON/Times Herald-Record “It’s a dedication to my
may use a handful of quarterbacks
Last season’s record: 4-5, 2-4 Marlboro quarterback Ryan Cary cools off during practice. brother (John Cosentino)
because they have good arms. because he just passed
Relyea believes the playoffs are a Coach: John Kravic, first season Red Hook needs junior Nick Carlson numbers and is sporting its most
Returning starters: Jr. TB Dustin away in December. … I
realistic goal. to learn quickly at quarterback. speed in years, so expect more
Ducey; Sr. C Teddy Ross; Sr. OG Ben
want to keep on his num-
of a spread attack. Iacobaccio
Zitz; Sr. S Brian Moore; Jr. MLB Tim RONDOUT VALLEY ber to represent him. I
MARLBORO expects to be in closer games this
Perry.
just met him three sum-
season.
Last season’s Last season’s record: 0-9, 0-6 mers ago. We did bond a
Key losses: Graphics/Sports lot, we got really close.
record: 11-1, Pix QB Lucas Brochetti; WR/ Coach: George Iacobaccio, fourth SPACKENKILL
6-0 season Out of nowhere he died
DE Brandon Coleman; OL/LB
Coach: Returning starters: Sr. QB Keith Last season’s record: 7-3, 5-1 in a car accident.’’
Tim Terry; LB Luis Garcia; RB KYLE COSENTINO, NO. 58
Rich Ward, Brendeon Tator; WR Brandon Malak; Sr. WR/S Brett Steers; Sr. Coach: Clinton DeSouza, fourth
fourth season Marlboro junior center
Coleman; WR Anthony WR Thomas Reardon; Sr. John
season Depaoli; LB Shane Crittenden; Wildgruber. Returning starters: OT Victor Twal;
Returning WR Brian Messmer. Key losses: RB/LB Jordan Gwynn; Sr. C/NT Quentin Bade; Jr. OL
starters: Outlook: The Raiders are OT/LB George Lent; OG/DL Casey Antonio Pendleton; Sr. LB Ryan Mills; QB Evan Loughran
Sr. RB/ young with only seven Ligi; C/DT J.C. Ellsworth; OT/DE Jr. RB/LB Trevor Dolan. Outlook: The Spartans are
QB Ryan returning seniors. Kravic Carlton Legg; DT Brian Sickler. Key losses: TE/LB Josh Riley; RB/ inexperienced but athletic. A speedy
Cary; Jr. OT/ believes this team has Outlook: The Ganders failed to gain LB Wayne Bowden; FB/LB Nick lineup and strong line play will
DT Robert many similarities to the any traction with a brutal schedule Celestino; OL/DL Dean Ruggieri; OT/ certainly help the green-and-white. A
Harrison Zraly 2006 sectional champs. last year. Rondout has better DT Zach Short; WR/DB Tommy Fink; quick start would help.
FOOTBALL 2013
Order of finish By the numbers Players to watch

0: Wins by Rondout Valley, matching
1. Marlboro: Even with the section-low by Livingston Manor.
personnel losses, the Dukes 2: Consecutive sectional titles by
are primed to repeat. Marlboro.
2. New Paltz: The Huguenots 2: Ellenville, moved down to Class C,
will go only as far as Khariff will play non-league games against
LaBoy can take them. former foes Marlboro on Oct. 11,
3. Highland: The Huskies are and New Paltz on Oct. 18.
going to score more points 3: Wins improvement by Highland
this year. (1-8 to 4-5) last season.
A.J. BUCHANAN RYAN CARY RYAN GREAVEN CLINTON HOWELL
4. Red Hook: Young Raiders 4: Years since Highland last won the
need to grow up fast. regular-season title. School: Highland School: Marlboro School: Marlboro School: Marlboro
5. Spackenkill: The Spartans 11: Wins by Marlboro and Class Position: Running back Position: Quarterback Position: Halfback, Position: Defensive end,
may be a bit challenged on A’s Cornwall, the top marks in the linebacker left tackle
Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 190 Ht.: 5-10 Wt.: 175
offense. section.
Year: Senior Year: Senior Ht.: 5-10 Wt.: 230 Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 185
6. Dover: Step up in class 70: Rondout Valley scored the Year: Junior Year: Senior
will be a tough go for the fewest points of any Section 9 team Outlook: Strength and Outlook: Ability to throw
Dragons. in Classes AA, A, B or C. speed aid this workhorse. and run adds to his Outlook: Good feet allows Outlook: Returnee is
intelligent decisions. him to move quickly. tough to get around on
7. Rondout Valley: Ganders 83: The total of Highland’s roster for ends.
will have success if they use varsity and jayvee.
their speed. 295: The weight for 6-foot-4 Dover
running back Anthony Greco.
KEITH MALAK TRAVIS MARMELL ROBERT PAPULI HARRISON ZRALY

School: Rondout Valley School: Highland School: Marlboro School: New Paltz
Position: Quarterback Position: Quarterback, Position: Tackle, Position: Quarterback,
Ht.: 6-0 Wt.: 180 wide receiver defensive line safety
Year: Senior Ht.: 6-3 Wt.: 170 Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 260 Ht.: 6-0 Wt.: 160
Outlook: Strength work Year: Junior Year: Junior Year: Junior
should aid running, Outlook: Has ability to Outlook: He is tough Outlook: Smart, confident
throwing. run wildcat plays on to move and has a leader may open up
offense. great understanding of offense with his throwing.
schemes.
KELLY MARSH/For the Times Herald-Record
New Paltz will be relying on running back Khariff LaBoy.
Top five matchups

DOVER VS. HIGHLAND NEW PALTZ VS. MARLBORO VS. NEW PALTZ MARLBORO VS. HIGHLAND VS.
SPACKENKILL SPACKENKILL SPACKENKILL
When: Sept. 6, 7 p.m. When: Sept. 20, 7 p.m.
Where: Highland When: Sept. 12, 4 p.m. Where: New Paltz When: Oct. 5, 3 p.m. When: Oct. 19, 1:30 p.m.
Last season: In season-ending Where: Spackenkill, in the Town of Last season: Ryan Cary caught Where: Spackenkill Where: Spackenkill
crossover on Oct. 27, Highland Poughkeepsie a TD pass and threw for another Last season: Marlboro squeaked Last season: Spackenkill posted a
rallied to send the game into Last season: Visiting Spackenkill out of the wildcat to lead Marlboro out two wins over Spackenkill, huge road win at Highland, 27-6,
overtime, but Dover won 20-14 opened the campaign with a to a 28-7 win on a sloppy field in 21-14 on Sept. 28 and 10-7 in the on Sept. 7.
on Tye Mill’s 20-yard scoring thrilling 21-20, double-overtime New Paltz and the regular-season sectional finals on Nov. 4. What to expect: With a finale
reception. win. Khariff LaBoy rushed for 107 title. What to expect: Spackenkill against Marlboro looming,
What to expect: Dover makes its yards on his way to more than What to expect: New Paltz’s wouldn’t mind a little payback, but Highland may be faced with a
Section 9 Class B debut against 1,000 for the season. Khariff LaBoy was held to 75 Marlboro should be rolling into the must-win to secure a playoff spot.
a Highland team bent on revenge What to expect: Runner-up yards by Marlboro and the mud, second month of the season by Spackenkill should still be in the
and sporting a lot of experience. position in Class B may be at so he is going to want to do then. hunt, as well.
stake, just as it was last season. something special against the
Whichever team grows up the Dukes.
quickest may prevail.
FOOTBALL 2013
Class C
O’Neil, Liberty are favorites
Division I champions will have some work to
do on offense. Malik Chambers,
ELLENVILLE who played tight end last season,
shifts to running back and he also
Last season’s record: 2-7, 2-4; Class anchors what should still be a stout
B defensive unit.
Coach: Tony Borriello, 13th season
JOHN S. BURKE CATHOLIC
Returning starters: Sr. RB-LB Gary
Gaeta; Sr. RG/DL Jason Lawrence; Last season’s record: 5-4, 3-1; Class
Sr. QB/LB Connor McCarthy C Division I
Key losses: QB Kyle Conner; TE-LB Coach: Ed Van Curen, Jr., fifth
Justin Rose; OL/DL Jeff Nunez; RB/ season as head coach, 12th season
DB Tyler Albert on Burke Catholic staff
Outlook: After spending 2012 in Returning starters: Sr. Nick Nanakos
Class B, the Blue Devils drop back OL/LB; Jr. Joe Grasso OL/LB; Jr.
down to Class C because of a slight Brandon Rawlins OL/DL; Jr. Tom
decline in enrollment numbers. Connolly TE/DL; Jr. Matt Przybocki
Ellenville’s Gary Gaeta was one of QB/DB; Jr. Stephen Cushing RB/LB;
the area’s most prolific runners last Jr. Stephon Sander RB/LB
year and he’ll be back to wear down Key losses: WR/DB/KR, Patrick
opposing defenses yet again. Joyner; QB/FS, Bob Pezzullo
JAMES I. O’NEILL Outlook: Despite going 3-1 in
division games last season, Burke DB Dustin Bundy; Sr. OL/DL Noah 2,934: Rushing yards for James I. O’Neill in 2012. Jerry Nasi, who graduated in
Last season’s record: 9-3, 3-1; Class Catholic found itself eliminated from Magrane June, gained 2,072 of those yards.
C Division I the playoffs on a tiebreaker. With
Key losses: RB/DB Bernie Smith;
Coach: Anthony Finochio, fourth eight returning starters on offense
QB/LB Tim Shultis; LB Zac Viagas;
season
Returning starters: Sr. QB Keegan
and nine on defense, the Eagles
have plenty of experience this year.
Expect Burke Catholic to be strong
OL/DL Sean Krum; TE/DL Godfrey
Lucas; OL/DL Conor Harkin Order of finish
West; Sr. LB Kyle Kilner; Sr. RB/SS/
on both sides of the ball and yet Outlook: The Indians lost two huge
OLB Malik Chambers; Sr. OL/NG Rob offensive players to graduation in QB
Scandel; Sr. OL Matt Newlin; Sr. CB
again factor in the mix for a playoff Division I
berth. Tim Shultis and RB Bernie Smith,
Geoffrey Stoker but Dustin MacKenzie, who ran for 1. James I. O’Neill: The Raiders
Key losses: OL/DL Jordan 401 yards and three touchdowns have reloaded after winning a
ONTEORA
Baskerville; RB/DB Jerry Nasi; WR/ last year, returns for his senior second straight Section 9 title last
DB Chris Olave; LB/LB Zach Trainor; Last season’s record: 2-7, 0-4; Class season. MacKenzie was also the fall. With 3-year starter Keegan
DE Chris Van Skyock; G/LB Eric C Division I team’s leading tackler last year, but West leading the offense, O’Neill
Wallace Coach: Justin Kight, fourth season the next five tacklers in 2012 were should have no problem putting up
Outlook: After losing a 2,000-yard all seniors. Onteora will have to fill points.
Returning starters: Sr. FB/LB Dustin
rusher to graduation, the two- MacKenzie; Sr. RB/S Theo Beecroft; those spots on defense in order to 2. John S. Burke Catholic: The
time defending Section 9 Class C Sr. TE/DE Pat Wortman; Sr. WR/ be successful in 2013. Eagles have a large group of
talented juniors this year, so
Division II the best may be yet to come in
Goshen.
LIBERTY
3. Ellenville: The Blue Devils were
Last season’s record: 6-4, 3-1; Class a playoff team in Class B a season
C Division I ago, but they won’t have it easy in
Coach: John Wilhelm, fifth season Class C in a division with O’Neill
as head coach, 12th year in the and Burke Catholic.
program 4. Onteora: The Indians have plenty
Returning starters: Sr. QB Quinn of holes to fill, but they could
Jackson; Sr. C Kevin Brannigan; Sr. surprise if their newcomers step
EDWARD DILLER/For Times Herald-Record
DT Julius Graves; Sr. RB/DB Jericho up.
Division II O’Neill senior linebacker and
Male; Soph. RB/LB Kevin Morgans;
running back Kyle Kilner
Sr. TE Brenden Williams 1. Liberty: Fresh off an appearance practices handoff drills during
Key losses: TE/ILB/K/P Ryan in the Section 9 championship preseason camp.
Henry; RB/OLB Kenny Jaycox; OL/ game, the Indians are hungry for a
LB Andrew Martinez; LT/DE Tony return trip in 2013. running game.
Saravia; LB Ehat Shehi; RB/DB 2. Millbrook: The Blazers might not 3. Sullivan West: The Bulldogs lost
TOM BUSHEY/Times Herald-Record Atwoun Ackerley exactly live up to their nickname, a few key players to graduation, but
John S. Burke’s Brandon Rawlins, left, works with Joe Grasso during but they’ll certainly wear down should still contend for a playoff
a drill at practice during preseason camp in Goshen. See Class C page 21 opposing defenses with their power spot out of Division II.
FOOTBALL 2013
By the numbers Players to watch

2: Number of Class C schools
in 2012 that shifted to other
classifications in 2013. Dover
merged with Webutuck for
football and will now compete
in Class B. Pine Plains moved
to Class D with a drop in
enrollment. Fallsburg, which had
competed in Class C in recent STEPHEN CUSHING JULIUS GRAVES ALBERTO TAYLOR HUGHES
years, will not field a team this HERNANDEZ
season. School: John S. Burke School: Liberty School: James I. O’Neill
Position: FB/ILB Position: OL/DL School: Tri-Valley Position: RG/DT
15: Streak of consecutive
Ht.: 5-10 Wt.: 165 Ht.: 6-1 Wt.: 285 Position: C/NG Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 230
losses by Section 9 teams in
state tournament play that was Year: Junior Year: Senior Ht.: 5-7 Wt.: 195 Year: Senior
snapped by O’Neill’s victory over Outlook: Cushing led Outlook: Graves returns Year: Senior Outlook: Hughes missed
Woodlands last year. Highland’s Burke Catholic in tackles to anchor Liberty’s lines Outlook: Hernandez the 2012 season after
1996 victory over Dover, then (85) as a sophomore and on both sides of the ball. will be counted on to suffering a shoulder
a Section 1 team, had been he brings his punishing lead a large group of injury. He projects as a
Section 9’s last Class C state style of play back in 2013. underclassmen. two-way starter.
tournament victory.
62.5: Percent of total tackles
from 2012 that Liberty lost to
graduation. Tony Saravia, Ryan
Henry, Ehat Shehi, Andrew
Martinez, Ryan Boxberger and
Kenny Jaycox combined for 335
JOHN MEORE/ForTimes Herald-Record
of Liberty’s 536 tackles last
season.
Liberty’s Kevin Brannigan, left, 72.9: Percentage of all-purpose
does some heavy lifting during yards that Tri-Valley lost to QUINN JACKSON JASON LAWRENCE BRANDON RAWLINS JUSTIN SWARTHOUT
a strenuous practice during graduation. Cody Exner, Brendan
preseason camp. Brannigan, Tierney and Shatik Smith School: Liberty School: Ellenville School: John S. Burke School: Tri-Valley
a center, leads a host of key combined for 2,246 of the Position: QB Position: RG/DL Position: OL/DL Position: QB/S
players returning from last 3,082 yards gained passing, Ht.: 6-0 Wt.: 185 Ht.: 5-10 Wt.: 210 Ht.: 6-3 Wt.: 245 Ht.: 5-10 Wt.: 165
season’s 6-4 team, including rushing and on returns in 2012. Year: Senior Year: Senior Year: Junior Year: Junior
quarterback Quinn Jackson. 450: Points scored by James I. Outlook: Jackson returns Outlook: The power Outlook: Rawlins will be a Outlook: Swarthout
O’Neill in 12 games in 2012. to run the potent spread rushing attack starts up force on the line on both takes over as the Bears’
Only one Section 9 team, option attack. He ran for front with blockers like side of the ball for the starting quarterback.
Cornwall (480), scored more 812 yards and passed for Lawrence, one of the top Eagles. He also play in the
points. 877 as a junior. linemen in Class C. secondary.
Top five matchups

SULLIVAN WEST VS. O’NEILL VS. MILLBROOK ELLENVILLE VS. ONTEORA JOHN S. BURKE VS. O’NEILL TRI-VALLEY VS. LIBERTY
MILLBROOK
When: Oct. 4, 7 p.m. When: Oct. 5, 3 p.m. When: Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m. When: Oct. 18, 7 p.m.
When: Sept. 27, 7 p.m. Where: at Millbrook Where: at Onteora Where: at O’Neill Where: at Liberty
Where: at Millbrook Last season: The teams did not Last season: The teams did not Last season: Burke Catholic was Last season: These teams haven’t
Last season: On Oct. 19, 2012, play in 2012. O’Neill won the play in 2012 or 2011. Ellenville one of only two teams to defeat met since Sept. 25, 2009, a 41-6
the final week of the regular most recent meeting, Sept. 10, won the last meeting on Oct. 8, O’Neill during the regular season victory for Liberty in Grahamsville.
season, Millbrook won a 30-15 2011, 41-21. 2010, 37-0. last year, winning 26-21 on Sept. What to expect: Liberty shifts
decision with Henry Cardinal What to expect: It’s a non- What to expect: Both of these 29. back to Division II after playing in
rushing for 165 yards and two division matchup, but it could teams finished with 2-7 records What to expect: Depending on Division I last year, meaning the
touchdowns on 27 attempts. be a potential Section 9 playoff in 2012, with Ellenville playing how the early part of the season Indians and Bears will meet again
What to expect: It certainly isn’t preview. O’Neill is coming off two a Class B schedule. This year, shakes out, this game could have for the first time in four years.
a rivalry based on geography – the straight Section 9 titles, but the they’re in Division I along with major implications in the Division There will be local bragging rights
schools are separated by about Raiders lost plenty of talent to James I. O’Neill and Burke I standings and in the Section 9 on the line and the division title
100 miles – but Millbrook and graduation. Millbrook was a young Catholic, so the winner of this playoff seedings. Burke Catholic might be at stake as well at this
Sullivan West will battle for control team last year and returns a great game likely keeps pace in the race returns many players from last point in the season.
of Division II in this crucial early deal of experience. for a division title. year’s team, so they’ll know that
season showdown. they can beat O’Neill if a few
breaks go their way.
FOOTBALL 2013
Why I picked Chambers skills combat spread

my number BY WILLIAM MONTGOMERY
Times Herald-Record
as the Raiders’ top running
back.
HIGHLAND FALLS — Roll back the “Malik is one of the most ath-
“I’m a Giants fan and clock 10 years and almost every letic kids I’ve seen that has come
one of my high school football team in our out here,” said O’Neill senior
favorite area ran some sort of ground at- quarterback Keegan West. “I’ve
players is tack out of one of three basic sets been lucky to be able to play with
Zak DeO- – I-backs, splits backs or a Wing- him the last three years. ... We
ssie, who T formation. expect big things from him and
also wears Then came Urban Meyer’s he expects big things from him-
No. 51. I’m a spread option offense. It wasn’t self.”
long snapper, too.” long before the spread caught on “I’m used to it,” Chambers
KEVIN BRANNIGAN, NO. 51 at the high school level and be- said. “I’m kind of versatile, so I’ll
Liberty senior C/LB/LS came a headache for defensive play anything coach wants me to
coordinators. play.”
OOO Defenses have begun to adapt
to the spread with a variety of so- Hybrids change defenses
“I wore No. 39 for a lutions. Some schools install mul- From the stands, a high school
while, but I think I might tiple defenses, using one set of football game might look chaotic
change it up this year. I players to beef up their run-stop- with 22 players running in all dif-
think I might go with No. ping abilities by putting eight ferent directions, colliding and
21 for LaMichael James,” players in the box. They might then huddling up before doing it
who wore No. 21 at the switch out a few players, empha- all over again.
University of Oregon. sizing speed over strength, leav- Yet for the coaches, every
GARY GAETA, NO. 21 ing just seven in the box to stop a movement is orchestrated
Ellenville senior running back more pass-happy team. through hours spent in practice
At James I. O’Neill, the solu- and in breaking down game film.
OOO tion has been much simpler. The As more and more schools shift
Raiders just needed to make one away from the “5 yards and a
“I wanted to get 52, but equal two – find someone who cloud of dust” offense to a spread
that was tak- could play two positions at once. look, it’s the safety-linebacker
en already hybrids that will play a bigger
by Nick and Versatile Chambers role in the latest evolution of the
Nick’s older Malik Chambers, a 5-foot- game.
brother. I 11, 175-pound senior, is listed “We always make sure that all
kind of like on O’Neill’s roster as a running of our defensive schemes that
Brian Ur- back and safety, but he’s not an we use are very solid against the
lacher, so I went with 54.” average strong safety. power run, the option and the
JOE GRASSO, NO. 54 “If it’s a passing team that likes zone read concepts that many
Burke junior C/OLB to throw the ball a lot, I’ll drop teams” are using today, said John
back in a Cover-2 as a strong EDWARD DILLER / For the Times He S. Burke Catholic head coach Ed
OOO safety more,” Chambers said. The versatility of O’Neill's Malik Chambers allows head coach Anthony Van Curen, Jr. “As far as defens-
“If we’re going against more of Finochio to use him as a strong safety or an extra linebacker without es evolving, I can speak only for
“This year I’m going to a running team, a power kind of disrupting the assignments of the other players on defense. Burke Catholic when I say that
take 52 because my broth- team, I’ll come up in the box as a we clinic during the offseason
er wore that for all four linebacker.” lar season in Class C, as O’Neill with college coaches as much
years and I want to carry For O’Neill head coach Antho- looks for Chambers to be a dif- about our defense as we do about
on that legacy.” ny Finochio, it’s all about simplic- ference-maker and the other de- our offense and special teams
NICK NANAKOS, NO. 52 ity. He chats with other coaches fensive players to simply handle and we clinic a lot.”
Burke senior guard during the offseason, many of their assignments. “Outside linebackers and
whom have mentioned trying to “We can move him down in strong safeties have to be inter-
OOO balance 3-man, 4-man and 5-man the box and play him at outside changeable,” Rusin said. “The
defensive fronts. linebacker because he’s physi- guy playing outside linebacker
“I wear No. 11. I’ve worn O Defensive positions that Malik
The Raiders, two-time defend- cal enough and he’ll get his nose for you has to be tough enough
it ever since I was in sev- ing Section 9 Class C champi- Chambers excels at playing. involved and he’ll make plays to play the run, but he also has
enth grade, ons, are able to excel on defense as a linebacker,” Finochio said. to be quick enough to play back
ever since I because Chambers’ flexibil- every week.” “At the same time, he’s athletic in the flats against backs and re-
started play- ity allows the other 10 starters That leaves four down line- enough to play strong safety.” ceivers.”
ing organized to focus on their relatively un- men, three linebackers, two cor- As the game evolves, it’s going
football. My changing responsibilities. nerbacks and one free safety Offensive standout, too to be players like Chambers who
dad was No. “I like to treat our defense kind with more-or-less similar assign- Chambers’ versatility comes play a role in slowing spread op-
11 all the of the same way we approach of- ments week-to-week. Chambers, in handy on offense, as well. As tion offenses. If enough players
way through his career. My fense,” Finochio said. “We don’t who played defensively against a junior, he was the team’s sec- like Chambers thrive in that role,
grandfather wore No. 11 want to change our offense ev- Woodland’s fastest receiver in ond-leading receiver with 16 who knows? Maybe they’ll force
when he played, so it’s been ery week, because if we change the slot in a 2012 playoff game, catches for 451 yards as a tight offenses to adjust again and give
a big number in our family.” our offense every week, the kids slid over to linebacker the next end. defensive coaches a whole new
KEEGAN WEST, NO. 11 wouldn’t know what they’re do- week against run-heavy Hoosick This season, after the gradua- set of problems with which to
O’Neill senior QB/FS ing. ... We don’t feel comfortable Falls in the state semifinals. tion of 2,000-yard rusher Jerry deal.
changing our defensive scheme It’s the same during the regu- Nasi, Chambers will take over [email protected]
FOOTBALL 2013
Burke pioneering new helmet technology

BY WILLIAM MONTGOMERY anyway, as their triple-option attack
Times Herald-Record thrives with quicker blockers able to
GOSHEN — More than the spread get to the outside.
option, more than offseason weight- “We don’t need that. Definitely,
lifting, the biggest trend in high having smaller, agile linemen, it
school football these days is finding helps them move quicker gets the
ways to make the game safer. offense up-tempo and catches
At John S. Burke Catholic High teams off-guard,” said junior quar-
School, the Eagles are pioneering a terback Justin Swarthout. “They’re
new helmet technology. not seeing what we’re going to do.
Burke Catholic’s football players It keeps them guessing and keeps
have been wearing the Guardian them on their heels, so we can take
protective helmet cover through their advantage of that.”
summer schedule. On the first day
of practice, every varsity and jayvee Social media lessons
player had a Guardian cap over their At the end of the second day of
helmets. practice, Liberty coach John Wilhelm
“What it does is it reduces gathered his team around for a few
impact,” said Burke Catholic coach words of wisdom. He told his players
Ed Van Curen Jr. “If you’re getting to drink plenty of fluids and to get a
that head-to-head contact, it reduces good night’s sleep, but he also had a
impact by up to 33 percent. Our very 2013 message.
philosophy was, something is better Be careful what you post on social
than nothing and if it doesn’t work, media.
it’s like not having them on. If it does “You’re a coach, you’re every-
work, being a small school and with thing,” Wilhelm said. “You’re a
every athlete being important to teacher, a coach, like a parent. There
us, it possibly helps keep athletes are a lot of things you have to do.”
on the field. If it protects a kid from TOM BUSHEY/Times Herald-Record A decade ago, coaches couldn’t
having problems down the road with John S. Burke Catholic football players wore protective Guardian Caps over their hemlets during have imagined the role social media
concussions or head injuries, it’s preseason practices. would play among their players.
well worth it.” Wilhelm stressed the importance
Guardian, an Atlanta-based worn by rugby players and soccer went to any other school. One such of avoiding trash talk on Twitter
company, has supplied the helmet goalkeepers. player is 5-foot-7, 195-pound senior and Facebook and how that could
caps to many high schools around center Alberto Hernandez. motivate opponents. He also advised
the country. A handful of SEC teams Tri-Valley small, but tough “We knew we’re going up against against sending photos of postgame
have also worn them through their Tri-Valley head coach John Rusin bigger guys, but we try to have our parties, and other proof of things
spring and summer practices. Burke barked some motivation at his play- toughness,” he said. “We’re small, they shouldn’t be doing off the field.
Catholic is one of just five football ers as they wrapped up practice with but we’re really strong. Our line- “I’m on Facebook and Instagram,
programs in the state to have pur- a series of conditioning drills. men are pretty good this year. We that’s it,” said senior center and
O Protective helmet caps are said
chased at least 20 caps from Guard- “We might not be the biggest have toughness and they might be linebacker Kevin Brannigan. “I
to be 33 percent safer.
ian. Goshen Youth Football and Loyal team, but we’re going to be the best- stronger than us, yeah, but we have never post anything. It’s just there.
Roy-Hart Youth Football also wear conditioned!” technique. We’ll get to them. We’ll be I don’t use it too much. When I do
the caps. through the facemask and adjusts The Bears will be using players able to hold them off. use it, it’s mostly about practices.
The lightweight, soft foam cap to fit with a velcro strap in the back. along the line that would probably A big, hulking line isn’t exactly the Things like, ‘Practice today at 4:30.
attaches to the helmet with loops They look similar to the headgear be slotted at another position if they key to offensive success for Tri-Valley Be there.’”
CLASS C: Liberty’s goal is to advance to the section playoffs

Continued from page 18 Coach: Sean Keenan, seventh league games. The defending Class Key losses: QB/LB Sawyer Erlwein; Swarthout; Sr. RB/LB Jesus Lozada;
season C Division II champions will yet again WR/DB Brad Hemmer; OL/DL Scott Jr. RB/DB Jared James; Jr. OL/DL
Outlook: The Indians played in Returning starters: Sr. RB/DB Henry be in the mix for a division title. Erdman; OL/DL Scott Herbert; OL/ Donovan Flores
the Section 9 championship game Cardinal; Sr. FB/LB Brad Pitz; Sr. DL Blain Reddish Key losses: OL/DT Aric Boyes; FB/
last year against O’Neill, but RB/DB Joe Daley; Jr. OL/NG Jacob
SULLIVAN WEST Outlook: The Bulldogs will look to LB Brendan Tierney; RB/DB Cody
they have lost a handful of very Higgins; Sr. TE/LB Joe DiGregorio; replace Erlwein, who led the team in Exner; QB/DB Shatik Smith; OL/DL
Last season’s record: 6-3, 3-1; Class
talented players to graduation. That Sr. OL/DL Nick Raylor both total yards and total tackles in John Anzano
C Division II
means Liberty will be young and 2012. They’ll also miss Hemmer and
Key losses: QB Jon Crane; RB/LB Coach: Ron Bauer, 14th season Outlook: The Bears lost a number
inexperienced in spots, but Wilhelm Erdman, but will have plenty of talent
Anthony Carolei; LB Andrew Richwine since district merger in 1999 (has of key players to graduation,
says the team’s goal is to “improve returning on both sides of the ball.
Outlook: The Blazers have installed a been coaching in the area since including all-Section lineman Aric
each week and get back to the
new synthetic playing surface, which 1966) TRI-VALLEY Boyes. Tri-Valley had plenty of
playoffs.”
could help speed up an already Returning starters: Sr. RB/LB Jared young players returning, including
powerful offense. Millbrook plays Meola; Jr. RB/LB Andrew Stabbert; Last season’s record: 4-5, 2-2; Class juniors Justin Swarthout, Jared
MILLBROOK C Division II
three Class B schools this season in Jr. RB/LB Richard Shevak; Jr. RB/ James and Donovan Flores, all
Last season’s record: 6-3, 4-0; Class Spackenkill, Dover and Red Hook, all LB Bryan Stauch; Sr. OL/DL Devin Coach: John Rusin, eighth season of whom saw significant time as
C Division II of which should provide tough non- Mirch; Sr. Cody Franskevicz TE/DL Returning starters: Jr. QB/DB Justin sophomores.
FOOTBALL 2013
Class D
Chester expected to dominate
Eldred’s Julian Gottlieb,
left, and Nik Dilles run
through a drill during
practice as coach Mike
Hoover, left, watches
during preseason football
camp.
CHESTER two hours during the first week of
preseason. A young offensive line
Last season’s record: 7-4 must develop quickly and open holes
Coach: Ron Stover, 15th season for Gottlieb and juniors Nick Warren,
Returning starters: Sr. RB-WR-CB Taylor Warren and Nick Banghart.
Lawrence Young; Jr. QB Vinny Aloi; Junior Hunter Kolvenbach will start
Sr. FB-DE Matt Perry; Sr. S Owen at quarterback, replacing his cousin
Burke; Sr. T-DT Chris Wittekind; Anthony Margarum, who is playing at
Sr. T-DT Nick Seabrook; Jr. WR-S Division III Hartwick
Brandon Sadlier; Jr. RB-DE Mike
Volkmer. ROSCOE/DOWNSVILLE/
LIVINGSTON MANOR
Key losses: WR-DE Justin Delgado.
Outlook: Chester returns all but one Last season’s record: 1-6 (as
of its top players from its Section Roscoe/Downsville)
9 Class D championship team. The Coach: Fred Ahart, 35th season
three-time defending section champs Returning starters: Sr. RB-LB Brad
have talent spread over the field Dreher; Sr. Liam Fogarty RB-DB-KR;
and have added depth on both lines Sr. Joe Schwartz TE-DE; Sr. Rob
with the emergence of senior nose Taurino FL-DB; Sr. Ryan Wood OL-DL;
tackle Jalen Logan (6-1, 215), and Jr. Dylan Murphy FL-DB; Jr. Josiah
sophomore Danny Wittekind (6-4, Steele OL-DL; Jr. Collin Tallman
275). QB-LB; Soph. Kyle Hendrickson DB; TOM BUSHEY/Times Herald-Record
Soph. Logan May OL; Soph. Joey
ELDRED Returning starters: Sr. Brett Hall
Gales K; Jr. Everett Kunz OL; Jr. Joe
RB-LB; Sr. Chris Kruzynski FB-LB; Sr.
Last season’s record: 4-6 McDoal OL.
Keith Hoffman FB-DE; Sr. WR-RB-FS
Coach: Mike Hoover, first season Key losses: OL-DL John Becker; Matt Moss; Sr. C-DE Nick Hedges;
OL-DL Steve Mootz; TE Karl Odell; Sr. TE-DL Tyler Wendover; Sr. WR-SS
Returning starters: Sr. WR-S Nik
WR-DB Marc Rosario Ryan Coons; Soph. T-DT Jarek Rudin
Dilles; Sr. RB-LB Julian Gottlieb; Sr.
OL-DL Andrew Kougher; Sr. DL Dylan Outlook: Roscoe/Downsville adds Key losses: TB-LB Trevor Amato
Williams DL three Livingston Manor players, (1,000-yard rusher); FB Jake Gomm
including senior linebacker Austin (700 yards); C-LB Joe Wendover.
Key losses: QB-LB Anthony
Decker. Veteran coach Fred Ahart
Margarum; RB-S Mike Donnelly; C-DT Outlook: Pine Plains, which drops
likes his team’s experience. A
Jesse Corcoran; TE-DE R.J. Thiele. from Class C, had 26 varsity players,
successful season may come down
Outlook: Mike Hoover, a three-year twice as many as it had last season.
to keeping the offensive line healthy.
assistant, takes over for Pat Kean Sophomore Kyle Barton, a jayvee
as head coach. Eldred, which lost to fullback and linebacker last season,
PINE PLAINS
Chester 53-22 in the Class D title takes over at quarterback. Senior
game last season, is dedicated, Last season’s record: 2-7 (in Class C) Matt Moss (6-foot-3, 170 pounds)
moves from quarterback to wide EDWARD DILLER / For the Times Herald-Record
practicing two hours in the morning, Coach: Tom Povall, third year
two hours at night and lifting for receiver. Chester's Vinny Aloi is in his second season as starting quarterback.
By the numbers Weight room is Chester’s Perry’s second

3: Livingston Manor seniors BY SAL INTERDONATO The results were a new Perry. “I’ve gained 10 pounds since
Times Herald-Record He gained 25 to 30 pounds of mus- going with him,” Young said.
who are playing for Roscoe/
Downsville this season. Matt Perry is known as “Brute” cle and now weighs 205 pounds. Last year, Perry dropped 15
among his Chester football team- Perry’s bench press jumped pounds and added speed. This off-
13: “Varsity” players on Pine
mates. If Perry had his choice, from 245 to 315 pounds. He now season, running 40-yard sprints
Plains’ 2012 roster. Pine Plains
he’d lift weights non-stop. squats 495 pounds. with Young has made Perry even
has 26 this season.
Unfortunately for Perry, his “I lift six days a week,” Perry faster.
19: Rushing touchdowns by gym, Straub Fitness in Goshen, said. “I take Sunday off and do “He’s an animal,” said coach
Chester senior Lawrence Young isn’t open 24 hours a day. O Matt Perry’s max bench cardio. ... I feel a lot stronger.” Ron Stover, whose teams have
in 2012. Perry has lived in the gym press Perry’s quest for power has won seven of the last 10 Class D
21.4: Kick-return average of since Chester’s 34-18 state Class become contagious among his titles. “He does everything at one
Roscoe’s Liam Fogarty last D quarterfinal loss to Tuckahoe. just keeps going and going.” Chester teammates. Perry has speed, all out.”
season. “We have to drag him out of Anticipating a move to defen- convinced Young, quarterback Perry’s addition to the defen-
379: Receiving yards by the weight room or he would stay sive end, Perry wanted to get big- Vinny Aloi, lineman Nick Sea- sive line should make Chester’s
Eldred’s Nik Dilles in 2012. there all day,” said senior run- ger and stronger for his senior brook and running back Angel front one of Section 9’s best in
ning back Lawrence Young. “He season. Suarez to join his gym. any class. Seniors Chris Wit-
FOOTBALL 2013
Order of finish Players to watch

1. Chester: The two-time 3. Eldred: With only 19 players in
defending Class D champion’s the program, Eldred’s depth will
toughest tests come out of be tested. Team will rely on the
division with three straight games experience of four-year players Nik
against Class C teams James Dilles and Julian Gottlieb.
I. O’Neill, Tri-Valley and John 4. Roscoe/Downsville/
S. Burke Catholic to open the Livingston Manor: Tough to
season. predict how players from the
2. Pine Plains: Dropping down three schools will mesh. The
from Class C to D should benefit team has some experienced VINNY ALOI NIK DILLES BRAD DREHER JULIAN GOTTLIEB
the Bombers. Senior Brett skilled players returning in
School: Chester School: Eldred School: Roscoe/ School: Eldred
Hall, Chris Kruzynski and Keith running backs Brad Dreher and
Position: quarterback Position: WR/S Downsville/Livingston Position: RB-LB
Hoffman give coach Tom Povall a Liam Fogarty and quarterback
Ht.: 6-4 Wt: 185 Ht.: 6-6 Wt: 195 Manor Ht.: 5-9 Wt: 175
solid three-back rotation. Collin Tallman.
Year: junior Year: senior Position: RB-LB Year: senior
Outlook: Second-year Outlook: Sidelined for Ht.: 5-10 Wt: 234 Outlook: Rushed for
Why I picked my number starter looks to build on
strong 2012 finish
half of 2012 the season
due to an injury, Eldred
Year: senior
Outlook: Four-year starter
499 yards and four TDs
as junior but bigger
needs a healthy Dilles to averaged 6.5 yards per contribution will come on
As part of team tradition, we were standing on the side- compete in the division. carry and 11.5 tackles. defense.
Chester graduating seniors lines next to each other and
give their number to a young- realized we were ‘845.’ We took
er player. a picture of it and called our-
Shaun Stover selves, ‘The 845 boys.’ ”
gave Sea- CHESTER’S RYAN CABRERA, NO. 8
brook No. 52. LAWRENCE YOUNG, NO. 4
The number MATT PERRY, NO. 5
takes on an- ‘The Varsity 845 boys’
other meaning
for Seabrook. OOO
“Ever since I started playing
football, I loved Ray Lewis. “In ninth grade, nobody had MATT PERRY BRANDON SADLIER CHRIS WITTEKIND LAWRENCE YOUNG
The way he played, the leader the number and I wanted to
School: Chester School: Chester School: Chester School: Chester
that he was. Shaun was a re- make a number mine.
ally good lineman for us and I JULIAN GOTTLIEB, NO. 20 Position: FB-DE Position: WR-S Position: T-DT Position: running back/
wanted to be as good or better Eldred senior running back Ht.: 5-10 Wt: 205 Ht.: 5-11 Wt: 160 Ht.: 6-1 Wt: 240 wide receiver/cornerback
than him.” Year: senior Year: junior Year: senior Ht.: 5-8 Wt: 155
NICK SEABROOK, NO. 52 Outlook: An outside Outlook: One of team’s Outlook: One of Class Year: senior
Chester lineman OOO linebacker last season, best athletes and a D’s most experienced Outlook: Speedster
Perry added 30 pounds ballhawk on defense, lineman, the three-year rushed for more than
OOO “I’ve worn No. 12 since my of muscle to play starter looks for another 1,700 yards last season
freshman year. I wear No. 12 defensive end. consistent season.
“Anthony Ognibene (a gradu- in basketball. Dwight Howard
ating senior) gave me his No. 4. is No. 12 and he’s my favorite
Matt Perry was given No. 5 by basketball player.”
Andrew Lakis. Ryan Cabrera
just liked the No. 8. Last year,
NIK DILLES, NO. 12
Eldred wide receiver
Top three matchups
home CHESTER VS. O’NEILL
When: Sept. 6, 7 p.m.
Where: James I. O’Neil High
ELDRED VS. PINE PLAINS
When: Oct. 18, 7 p.m.
Where: Pine Plains High School
SECTION 9 CLASS D
CHAMPIONSHIP
When: Nov. 8, 7 p.m.
tekind (6-1, 240) and Nick Sea- School, Highland Falls Last season: Did not meet. Where: Dietz Stadium, Kingston
brook (6-2, 235) return at defen- Last season: Did not meet. What to expect: Eldred takes the Last season: Chester defeated
sive tackle. Mike Volkmer is a What to expect: Chester gets two-hour, 116-mile bus ride for Eldred 53-22.
195-pound physical defensive a strong test out of the gate a key divisional road game with What to expect: Chester, which
end opposite Perry. Senior Jalen against the defending Class C a possible berth in the section has seven of the last 10 Class
Logan (6-1, 215) has good quick- champions. Chester’s secondary championship on the line. Pine D titles, is the favorite to win its
ness for a nose tackle. of Lawrence Young, Owen Burke Plains will pound the ball behind fourth in a row. Eldred, which has
“We are definitely stronger,” and Brandon Sadlier could a good-sized offensive line led captured the three titles in the
Perry said. “But we can’t go out potentially be tested by James by four-year player Nick Hedges 10-year span, Pine Plains and
there like a bunch of bulls and not I. O’Neill quarterback Keegan Eldred junior Hunter Kolvenbach, Roscoe/Downsville/Livingston
know what we are doing. West. Chester looks to be more who enters his first season at Manor will battle for the second
“I won’t know how much stron- balanced with Mike Volkmer and starting quarterback, will look spot. Pine Plains has never won a
ger I am until I get on the field Lawrence Young running the ball to veteran big-play wide receiver section crown. The Bombers last
and see if I’m as strong as I think EDWARD DILLER / For Times Herald-Record and junior Vinny Aloi passing. Nik Dilles, who caught four played for a title in 2004, losing
I am.” Chester's Matt Perry can squat touchdowns passes last season, to Tri-Valley in Class C.
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