Nassau Conference I football players to watch in 2015
Chris Bacotti
Credit: Richard T. Slattery
Massapequa, senior
Running back/defensive back
Chris Bacotti, an honorable mention All-County player, is a key to the Chiefs' offense.
Mike Elardo
Credit: Newsday / Thomas A. Ferrara
Syosset, senior
Wide receiver/defensive back
Mike Elardo set Long Island records for yards receiving (1,421) and touchdowns (19).
Mike Garcia
Credit: Richard T. Slattery
Freeport, senior
Offensive lineman/defensive lineman
Mike Garcia, Freeport's strongest player, anchors an experienced offensive line.
Vincent Guarino
Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan
Oceanside, senior
Quarterback
The All-County Vinny Guarino threw for 1,328 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Will Hogan
Credit: James Escher
Syosset, senior
Quarterback
Will Hogan, a returning Newsday All-Long Island player, threw for 2,025 yards and led the Braves to their first Long Island Championship.
Matt Mascia
Credit: East Meadow HS
East Meadow, senior
Offensive lineman/defensive lineman
Matt Mascia made 59 pancake blocks and 30 tackles. He was a second-team Newsday All-Long Island selection last season.
Miguel McKenzie
Credit: Baldwin High School
Baldwin, senior
Offensive lineman/defensive lineman
A big-time lineman, Miguel McKenzie excelled on a 10-1 Baldwin team that reached the Nassau County final.
Tom McPartland
Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan
Farmingdale, senior
Wide receiver/safety
Tom McPartland is a heady defender who had 38 tackles, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries.
Nico Mueller
Credit: Richard T. Slattery
Plainview JFK, senior
Running back/linebacker
Nico Mueller scored six touchdowns last season, but he will have a much bigger role on offense this year. He also made 31 tackles.
Charlie Tomassetti
Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan
Farmingdale, senior
Tight end/defensive lineman
An impact edge rusher, Charlie Tomassetti should improve on his 42 tackles and five sacks.
