Long Island high school football's Gridiron Greats for Week 4
Newfield's Luis Fernandez (21) runs the ball in the second quarter during the Suffolk High School Division II football game between Newfield and Deer Park on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Credit: Bob Sorensen
JASON CLARKE, Westbury
He had 11 tackles and four sacks in a 28-0 win over Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK.
RYAN CONIGLIARO, Wantagh
He completed all six pass attempts for 191 yards and two touchdowns in a 54-16 win over East Rockaway. He also converted six of seven PATs.
JUSTIN DEPIETRO, Carey
The sophomore rushed for 195 yards and three scores, had three tackles for a loss and two sacks in the Seahawks’ 27-14 win over Mepham.
BRIAN FALK, Seaford
He had 18 carries for 236 yards and three TDs in a 33-8 win over Malverne.
VINCENT FERACA, Connetquot
He completed 17 of 29 passes for 324 yards and four TDs in a 43-21 win over Bay Shore.
LUIS FERNANDEZ, Newfield
He ran for 128 yards and two scores on 12 carries in a 49-7 win over Deer Park.
MAX FERRARO, Eastport-South Manor
He ran 23 times for 268 yards and four scores and threw a 43-yard TD pass to Cole Klein in a 34-9 win over Amityville.
JOE FILOCAMO, Island Trees
He rushed for 228 yards on 16 carries and scored four TDs in a 53-29 win over Valley Stream South.
DAN HELLER, Center Moriches
He had three sacks in a 14-0 shutout over Hampton Bays.
Lindenhurst Offensive Line
The Bulldogs rushed for 350 yards behind an offensive line of Josh Tarte, Igbinosa Eribo, Jonathen Fraioli, Chase Frole and Tarrin Mussillo in a 49-0 win over Central Islip.
DYLAN MARTINI, Wantagh
He had eight carries for 165 yards and four TDs in a 54-16 win over East Rockaway.
GARY MERRILL, St. Anthony’s
He ran for 205 yards and three TDs on 27 carries in a 48-40 loss to Iona Prep. He also completed 17 of 23 passes for 246 yards and three TDs.
BRAYLON METELLUS, Sewanhaka
He ran for a touchdown, caught a TD pass, threw for a score and returned a fumble 38 yards for a TD in a 39-6 win over Roslyn/Friends Academy.
CRIS PERALTA, Brentwood
He finished with 270 all-purpose yards, rushing for 234 yards on 19 carries and four TDs in a 35-0 win over Riverhead. He added 10 tackles and a forced fumble.
ANTHONY RAIO, Half Hollow Hills West
He caught five passes for 155 yards and two scores in a 58-0 win over Harborfields. He also had a 60-yard punt return for a TD.
LUKAS RINALDI, New Hyde Park
He rushed for 143 yards on eight carries and a score in a 34-7 win over Baldwin.
Gregg Sarra is Newsday's high school sports editor and has been on the beat since the mid-1980s.
