Nassau II team-by-team preview
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Carey's Conor Colasurdo carries the ball during the third quarter of the Nassau County varsity football Conference II semifinals vs. MacArthur at Hofstra. (Nov. 15, 2013) Credit: James Escher
1. CAREY SEAHAWKS
2013 Record: 12-0
Coach: Mike Stanley, 8th year
KEY PLAYERS
Conor Colasurdo
LB/RB/TE, 5-10/215, Sr.
Nick Spillane
WR/RB/DB, 5-10/175, Sr.
Mike DeLeo
RB/DB, 5-9/170, Sr.
Tommy Gallant
DE/WR, 6-3/190, Sr.
Jorge Cerquera
OL/DL, 6-4/225, Jr.
ABOUT THE SEAHAWKS
Defending Long Island Class II champs will be strong up front, returning four starters on the offensive line and entire front four on defense. Colasurdo led team with 53 tackles in 2013.
2. GARDEN CITY TROJANS
2013 Record: 9-2
Coach: Tom Flatley, 30th year
KEY PLAYERS
James Sullivan
RB/SS, 5-10/180, Sr.
Liam Byrnes
OL/DL, 6-3/210, Sr.
Tom Wright
WR/DB, 6-0/175, Sr.
Brain Goepfert
OL/DL, 6-4/215, Sr.
Brian Colamussi
WR, 6-3/195, Sr.
ABOUT THE TROJANS
Sullivan and senior Matt Borges will be counted upon to cover in the secondary behind a defensive front replacing all seven players. Sullivan's speed and play-making ability are key on offense.
3. WANTAGH WARRIORS
2013 Record: 7-3
Coach: Keith Sachs, 23rd year
KEY PLAYERS
Ralph Sommer
OL/LB, 6-3/220, Sr.
Vinny Vasheo
RB/DB, 5-9/170, Sr.
George Potts
OL/DL, 6-3/235, Sr.
Corey Sachs
TE/LB, 6-1/205, Jr.
Kyle Sliwak
RB/LB, 5-9/180, Jr.
ABOUT THE WARRIORS
Vasheo scored rushing, receiving, kickoff return and on punt returns last season. The Warriors, a perennial contender, are looking for first Nassau crown since 2004.
4. ELMONT SPARTANS
2013 Record: 4-5
Coach: Jay Hegi, 13th year
KEY PLAYERS
Kendall St. Louis
WR/CB, 5-10/170, Sr.
Andre Whittick
WR/S, 6-2/175, Sr.
Simon Kalu
QB/Ath, 5-11/180, Sr.
Jermaine Dyer
OL, 6-1/205, Sr.
Anthony Penalvert
WR/LB, 5-11/165, Jr.
ABOUT THE SPARTANS
St. Louis is an explosive player on both sides of the ball and one of five returning wide receivers. Offensive line should be improved with Dyer at center.
5. MEPHAM PIRATES
2013 Record: 4-5
Coach: Anthony Cracco, 7th year
KEY PLAYERS
Tyler Davis
QB/DB, 6-5/215, Sr
Yianni Hilas
WR/DB, 5-11/185, Sr.
Gabe Farerri
OL/DL, 5-10/205, Sr.
Joe Franco
RB/LB, 5-10/190, Jr.
John Rooney
OL/DL, 5-8/260, Sr.
ABOUT THE PIRATES
Offense will be more complex behind Davis, a three-year starter and UConn commit, who could be most dynamic dual threat quarterback on Long Island. Hilas is a returning all-division wide receiver.
6. LONG BEACH MARINES
2013 Record: 5-4
Coach: Scott Martin, 6th year
KEY PLAYERS
Donovan Campbell
OL/DL, 6-0, 250, Sr.
Eric Zeppa
TE/LB, 6-1/215, Sr.
Nick Nigro
RB/LB, 5-11/205, Sr.
Tyreek Bromley
RB/LB, 5-10/190, So.
Rahmeloh Hodge
WR/LB, 6-1/190, Sr.
ABOUT THE MARINES
Loss of electric running back/defensive back Chris Parler to injury leaves a void on both sides of the ball. Campbell is a returning honorable mention all-County who will anchor both lines.
7. WESTBURY GREEN DRAGONS
2013 Record: 3-5
Coach: Savalis Charles, 3rd year
KEY PLAYERS
Shalike Merchant
RB/DB, 5-9/150, Jr.
Raeco Jackson
QB/DB, 5-9/135, Sr.
De Angelo Bien-Aise
WR/LB, 5-11/145, Sr.
Malcolm Funchess
OL/DL, 5-10/288
Jhonny Cruz
RB/DL, 5-11/225, Jr.
ABOUT THE GREEN DRAGONS
Look to make the playoffs after missing the postseason by one game each of last two years. Merchant is dynamic player who set school record for rushing yards last season.
8. SEWANHAKA INDIANS
2013 Record: 4-5
Coach: George Kasimatis, 6th year
KEY PLAYERS
Brenton Mighty
RB, 5-7, 175, Sr.
Elijah Tracey
QB, 6-0, 160, Jr.
Mike Parisconda
WR/DB, 5-5, 175, Sr.
Lou Segarra
OL, 6-1, 245, Sr.
Dan Gianotti
OL/LB, 5-10, 225, Sr.
ABOUT THE INDIANS
Make the jump up after securing a playoff berth last year in Conference III. Mighty and Tracey are key offensive weapons.
9. CALHOUN COLTS
2013 Record: 2-6
Coach: Brian Moeller, 1st year
KEY PLAYERS
Anthony Fitzsimmons
QB/LB, 5-9/190, Sr.
Thomas Fitzsimmons
RB/DE, 5-9/190, Sr.
Griffin Miller
RB/DB, 6-0/195, Sr.
Dan Donato
RB/LB, 5-6/175, Sr.
William Teves
OT/DT, 6-2/240, Jr.
ABOUT THE COLTS
Colts will debut new turf field in week three and will count on both Fitzsimmons to shoulder the offensive load.
10. HERRICKS HIGHLANDERS
2013 Record: 1-7
Coach: Mike Yoo, 6th year
KEY PLAYERS
Gavin Dowd
OL/DL, 6-4/260, Sr.
Alex Kang Jr.
OG/DT, 6-4/300, Jr.
Mark Marciano
WR/FS, 6-0/165, Sr.
Brandon Tai
RB/LB, 5-9/190, Sr.
Denny Kim
RB/SS, 5-8/165, Sr.
ABOUT THE HIGHLANDERS
Dowd and Kang are a formidable interior duo on the line. Tai returns after missing all but one game with a torn ACL.
11. NEW HYDE PARK GLADIATORS
2013 Record: 0-8
Coach: Kevin Dolan, 15th year
KEY PLAYERS
Tom Kemmet
QB, 5-9/165, Sr.
Olivier Simeon
OL/DL, 6-0/220, Sr.
Andrew Krauss
OL/DL, 6-0/210, Sr.
Bryan Perez
RB/LB, 6-1/205, SR.
Justice Smith
RB/LB, 5-9/195, Sr.
ABOUT THE GLADIATORS
Back in Nassau II after a year in III. Kemmet is a second year starter at quarterback and a team captain.
12. BELLMORE JFK COUGARS
2013 Record: 1-7
Coach: Tom Durnin, 1st year
KEY PLAYER
Matt Tenenbaum
RB/OLB, 5-8/170, Sr.
Logan Zoppel
OL/DL, 6-3/225, Sr.
Dominic Albi
OL/LB, 6-0/225, Sr.
Aydin Kessler
OL, 5-10/190, Sr.
Corey Weisfeld
WR/DB, 5-10/180, Sr.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Zoppel will be key on an offensive line hoping to open up holes for halfback Tenenbaum and Cougars' spread offense.
13. JERICHO JAYHAWKS
2013 Record: 4-4
Coach: Tim Drake, 2nd year
KEY PLAYERS
Andrew Adrian
OL/DL, 6-0/230, Sr.
Anthony Costa
OL/DL, 6-1/260, Sr.
Rio Lee
OL/LB, 6-0/230, Sr.
Chris Rodgers
QB, 5-11/185, Jr.
Ben Wachtel
RB, 6-0/155, Jr.
ABOUT THE JAYHAWKS
Wachtel and Donovan Condon lead the rushing attack after combining for more than 1,400 yards last season in Nassau V.
14. GREAT NECK SOUTH REBELS
2013 Record: 1-7
Coach: Mark Greene/Mike Passuello, 5th year
KEY PLAYERS
Ben Lee
QB, 5-10/185, Sr.
Aaron Hamooz
RB, 5-10/185, Sr.
Jay Kim
OL, 6-0/180, Sr.
Andrew Cohen
WR, 6-0/185, Sr.
Jeremy Maybaum
TE, 6-0/195, Sr.
ABOUT THE REBELS
The Rebels will depend on seniors Lee (10 touchdown passes) and Hamooz (450 yards rushing.)