WINTER 2012

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WINTER 2012
BASKETBALL, WRESTLING, HOCKEY AND MORE!
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After a highly successful fall season,
during which MSG Varsity covered more
than 260 athletic events, the trucks have
been gassed up, the cameramen have
been fed and the announcers have been given plenty
of hot tea with honey.
But there is really no time to relax, as the
new sports season is well underway. During this
winter, MSG Varsity plans on covering more than
300 basketball games, wrestling matches and more!
Our broadcasts are a total team effort, said Sean
Kennedy, Vice President of Programming Operations
for MSG Varsity. What I take the most pride in are
the high quality game productions our entire crew
delivers day in and day out.
In addition to all of the professional game broad-
casts, students throughout the tri-state have been
creating their own content at a dizzying pace. Since
September, more than 5,000 pieces of content
covering all of the great things going on at high
schoolshave been contributed by MSG Varsity
Student Reporters.
From full game videos to highlights; and photo
albums to articles, there is no shortage of coverage
of your school! Some students have even had their
work featured on MSG Varsitys signature show,
High School SportsDesk. To start enjoying all of the
coverage of your school now, log on to your school
page on MSGVarsity.com.
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ensemble and dance ensemble. Once the television series premieres in
April, each week during the show, fans will have the opportunity to vote
online for their favorite performances and one Talent Show Champion
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Will it be a Long Island state of mind
come March?
For defending State Federation Class
A champion Lutheran, State Class A
nalist Harborelds and State AA seminalist
Half Hollow Hills West, a return trip upstate to
either Albany or Glens Falls is a reasonableand
reachablegoal.
PRIVATE/CATHOLIC: Long Island Lutheran
is unquestionably the top team on Long Island,
with its usual infusion of transfers. This sea-
sons bunch has both a local and international
avor. Junior Kentan Facey, a 6-foot-9 athletic
forward from Upper Room, leads the way.
Ryan DeNicola returns to LuHi after a year
at New Jerseys Blair Academy. The 6-foot-
7 bruiser has a nice shooting touch. Lefty
shooting guard Anthony Pate is from Toronto;
Viktor Zambor, a 6-foot-3 shooting guard with
range, is from Slovakia; slick 6-foot sophomore
guard Tim Quashie is from Westbury and 6-foot-3
point guard K.J. Lee, formerly of Whitman, is the
lone returning starter.
In the CHSAA, defending champion and State
Federation Class A nalist St. Marys reloads
around Travis Whiteld. St. Anthonys will chal-
lenge with Daniel Pierrot.
NASSAU: In Class AA, its the usual contenders,
led by Baldwin. The Bruins return last years lead-
ing scorer Kyle Richardson, leading assist-mak-
er Brandon Williams and center Kirk Staine.
Uniondale, meanwhile, returns quick point guard
Shaq Mosley. Defending county champion
Elmont has super sophomore point guard Tristan
Brown. Point guard Dalique Miorengo has an
experienced cast to work with at Farmingdale.
In Class B, perennial power Malverne, upset by
Mattituck in last years Long Island title game,
looks to get back to Glens Falls with a loaded team
led by Andre Berry and Aaron Jackson. In Class
C, defending state champion Friends Academy
returns forwards Marc Godlis and Bennett Felder.
Junior Kellan Sehring should also be a force.
Top Teams Look
To Repeat
as Champs
By Bob Herzog
Baldwins Kyle Richardson Photo by Mike Stobe
SUFFOLK: In Class AA, Half Hollow Hills West has made it to Glens Falls
in each of the last two seasons, only to fall short of its goal of a state title.
With dynamic guard Tavon Sledge gone, its now high-scoring forward Emile
Blackmans team. Hell get help from sweet-shooting sophomore Terry Har-
ris, brother of Tobias and Tyler, and Hempstead transfers, Mical and Ryan
Boyd. Deer Park features Shawn Scott, Kyle Bradford and Keith Williams.
William Floyd has multi-talented swingman, Anthony White. Linden-
hurst is led by scoring machine Stew Warren. East Islip has one of the
best big men in Suffolk, Evan Maxwell, plus Brian Johnson. Bay Shore
offers Bryson Lassiter and Devin Farmer.
In Class A, Harborelds believes it has unnished business at Glens Falls,
and could close the deal this time with stellar point guard Lucas Woodhouse
and long-range shooter Justin Ringen plus some impressive height. Ami-
tyville is dangerous with Richie Hobson and DeJuan Grey.
In Class B, defending county champ Mattituck lost all ve starters. Look
for Wyandanch, with DDante Freeman and Alexander Williams to contend.
In Class C, Southold, with 22-points-per-game scorer Winston Wilcenski,
will be tough.
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Emile Blackman
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Sr.
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Forward
|
6-foot-4
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Half Hollow Hills West
The nephew of former NBA and St. Johns star Mark Jackson, Emile is a
high-scoring small forward who averaged more than 16 points per game.
Hes unstoppable on the baseline with an improving perimeter game.
Tristan Brown
|
Soph.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-10
|
Elmont
The talented sophomore was a sparkplug off the bench as a freshman
point guard on Spartans Nassau Class AA and Long Island championship
team.
Kentan Facey
|
Sr.
|
Forward
|
6-foot-9
|
LI Lutheran
The transfer from Upper Room is so athletic hell play forward rather than
center for the highly-regarded Crusaders. Facey led the Burbs in scoring
with 26 points in a loss to Boros in this years preseason Metro Classic.
Evan Maxwell
|
Sr.
|
Center
|
6-foot-7
|
East Islip
A procient rebounder, Maxwell is one of the premier big men on Long Is-
land. He led Suffolk League III in scoring, averaging 21.5 points per game.
Shaq Mosley
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-7
|
Uniondale
Lightning quick, the point guard will run the show for Knights. A classic
penetrate-and-pass player, Mosley's speed changes the game. He was a
Metro Classic team member for the Burbs.
Kyle Richardson
|
Sr.
|
Guard/Forward
|
6-foot-3
|
Baldwin
Richardson was the leading scorer as a junior for the Bruins, who lost in the Nassau AA championship game to Elmont.
Richardson will swing between big guard and small forward. He represented Long Island on the Suburban team in the
Metro Classic.
Stew Warren
|
Sr.
|
Forward
|
6-foot-3
|
Lindenhurst
Warren is an outstanding scorer who led Suffolk League I in scoring at 22.7 points per game. Warren's strength going to
the rim produces many easy points from the free-throw line.
Anthony White
|
Sr.
|
Guard/Forward
|
6-foot-3
|
William Floyd
The swing man averaged 18.9 points and Suffolk County-best 14.2 rebounds last sea-
son. White achieved a double-double in every game.
Travis Whiteld
|
Sr.
|
Forward
|
6-foot-4
|
St. Marys
Whiteld was one of seven players from Long Island represented on the Suburban team
for this years Metro Classic. He was a reserve on last years Gaels team that reached State
Federation nal.
Lucas Woodhouse
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
6-foot-1
|
Harborfields
Woodhouse is a big-time playmaker who averaged a Long-Island best 11 assists per
game plus 10 points in leading Tornadoes to rst-ever trip to Glens Falls.
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There is plenty of reason to believe that this
years Suffolk Class AA girls basketball title
will come down to two teams: North Babylon
and Sachem East.
The Bulldogs are young and loaded with
speed. Sophomore point guard Charise Wilson will lead a
high-scoring offense that can run away with the crown.
Freshman guard Brianna Jones and forward Makeda
Nicholas, who transferred back to the school, give the Bull-
dogs depth and scoring options. Expect North Babylon,
which lost only once last season in the county seminals,
to qualify for the nal.
SUFFOLK: Sachem East has senior guard Meagan
Doherty and a bevy of experience in the front court to con-
tend with North Babylon for the crown. Junior guard Em-
ily Carmel is an excellent three-point shooter and sopho-
more forward Kathleen Everson adds talent down low.
The Flaming Arrows lost in the Class AA title game last
season to upstart Deer Park, but the Falcons will be the
hunted as they try and defend the title. Theyll rally around
senior point guard Andrea Desvignes in what looks like
a rebuilding season. Riverhead and Lindenhurst will
also battle for the title.
In Suffolk Class A, John Glenn is the defending cham-
pion, led by senior center Allison McKenna. The Knights
should be tested by crosstown rival Harborelds and ju-
nior forward Bridgit Ryan.
In Class B, Southampton, with junior guard Paris Hodg-
es, is the team to beat. Center Moriches, the defending
Long Island Class B champs, lost Kelsey Glanzman for the
season, after suffering a knee injury playing soccer. She
was one of the best inside players on Long Island.

NASSAU: In Nassau Class AA, look for Baldwin and
Massapequa to reach the nal. The Bruins are the
defending champions and a slight favorite to repeat
behind senior guard Alex Hampton. The Bruins play
a transition game off well-coached defense and lost
in last years state seminals. Look for Massapequa
to be in the hunt with Uniondale and MacArthur.
In Class A, North Shore, Lynbrook and Garden City
are the best in Nassau.
PRIVATE/CATHOLIC: St. Anthonys may be the best
girls basketball team on Long Island. The Friars won the
schools rst title since 1988 in the NSCHSAA. Theyre led
by senior center Symone Kelly, who is a strong presence
in the paint, junior guard Rebecca Musgrove and Chastity
Taylor, a 5-foot-10 sophomore guard, who is widely consid-
ered one of the top underclassmen on Long Island.
St. John the Baptist has senior center Anastasia Williams
Nassau, Suffolk Boast
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and senior guard Brianna Thomas back in the lineup. Holy Trinity has
senior shooting guard Katie Poppe, a rst team all-Long Island selec-
tion who is headed to Boston University.
In the private schools sector, Long Island Lutheran is the defend-
ing state Class B champions. Freshman point guard Boogie Brozoski,
an electric ball handler, and senior forward Yuni Cher, a rebound
machine, can repeat if the incoming class can learn the Crusaders
system quickly.
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Boogie Brozoski
|
Fr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-5
|
LI Lutheran
She is one of the most exciting ball handlers on Long Island. Brozoski
had nine assists against St. John the Baptist in an early season game.
Brooke Gerstman
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-8
|
Lynbrook
The second team all-Long Island pick averaged 16 points per game and
is a pure scorer for the Owls.
Alex Hampton
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-5
|
Baldwin
The second team all-Long Island selection helped lead the Bruins to
their rst Long Island Class AA championship.
Paris Hodges
|
Sr.
|
Center
|
6-foot-2
|
Southampton
She averaged 18 points last year as a sophomore and is getting college
looks from mid D-I schools.
Symone Kelly
|
Sr.
|
Center
|
6-foot-2
|
St. Anthonys
Kelly averaged nine points and 10 rebounds during the Friars' rst
championship run since 1988. She had 15 points and 12 rebounds in
the title game victory and earned rst team all-Long Island. She is
headed to Siena.
Katie Poppe
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-10
|
Holy Trinity
She averaged 16.5 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Titans to the NSCHSAA seminals. She has scored more than 1,000
points and earned rst team all-Long Island as a junior.
Anastasia Williams
|
Sr.
|
Center
|
6-foot
|
St. John the Baptist
The three-year starter earned second team all-Long Island as a junior. The big time rebound machine with an inside
presence will go to Farleigh Dickinson.
Charise Wilson
|
Soph.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-5
|
North Babylon
One of the best three-point shooters on Long Island, Wilson averaged 16 points per game.
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St. Anthonys Symone Kelly
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Allison McKenna
|
Sr.
|
Center
|
6-foot-1
|
John Glenn
McKenna dominates inside, averaging 12 rebounds per game. She led the Knights to the Suffolk Class A title.
Rebecca Musgrove
|
Jr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-7
|
St. Anthonys
She earned the MVP of the Metro Classic, an all-star event between the Burbs and the City. She is a great ball handler
and defender.
(Alphabetical)
Compiled by Gregg Sarra and Adam Ronis
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While the usual suspects
havent changed, the
teams chasing them cer-
tainly will.
Coming off a year in which it won
the Tournament of Champions and
captured a mythical national title,
St. Anthony once again enters the
boys basketball season as the top
program in New Jersey.
As long as Naismith Memorial
Hall of Fame coach Bob Hurley is on
the sidelines and nationally ranked
forward Kyle Anderson is anchoring
a talented crop of players on the oor,
its hard to believe the Friars would
play second ddle to any school.
However, a myriad of changes
have swept through the Garden
State, ultimately setting up what
should be an excitingand surpris-
ingwinter.
NORTH JERSEY: In the northern
part of the state, theres St. Antho-
ny and everybody else. The Friars,
ranked among the top 10 teams in
the preseason national rankings,
will be gunning for a repeat run
behind the UCLA-bound Anderson
and capable role players such Josh
Brown, Jerome Frink, Jimmy Hall
and Jordan Forehand.
Here is where things change a bit.
St. Patrick, which spent the last two
decades as the lone worthy rival to
Hurleys squad, has a new coach and
an entire new core of players. And
while that may make national recog-
nition a distant dream this season, a
deep playoff journey in Non-Public B
is in order once again.
Unlike last season, St. Benedicts
Prep will be a major force. Point
guard Tyler Ennis, who has garnered
offers from top-tier colleges such as
Kansas, anchors a revamped squad
under rst-year head coach Mark
Taylor. The Gray Bees enter the year
listed among the top 25 teams in the
country, and welcoming freshman
guard sensation Isaiah Briscoe and
a bevy of transfers will surely help.
In addition, look for Hudson Cath-
olicwhich boasts several high Di-
vision I prospects, such as forward
Reggie Cameron and guard Kavon
Stewartand St. Peters Prep to
build off last years coming-out par-
ties. Teaneck is not only gunning
for a second straight Bergen County
championship, but the Highway-
men will make a convincing state
playoffs run thanks to the prowess
of Chris Jones, Joel Hernandez and
Neville Fincher.
CENTRAL JERSEY: A true dark
horse to compete for a Tournament
of Champions crown is Roselle
Catholic, which saw its stock
rise tremendously when all-
state junior Tyler Roberson
and former St. Patrick guard
Hakim Saintil transferred
over the summer.
Senior forward Jameel
Warney, a Stony Brook
commit, also returns
as a true 15-point,
10-rebound threat.
Dont count
out Plaineld,
either, as the
Cardinals return
their entire core,
which consists of
Yale-bound forward
Justin Sears, ashy oor general
Sekou Harris, Jahmal Lane and
Diijon Allen-Jordan. Meanwhile,
Gill St. Bernards, the third New
Jersey team which found its way
into the national rankings, and
sharpshooter Jaren Sina are poised
to open a lot of eyes. Linden, St.
Joseph (Metuchen), and Raritan
will be tough to stop, too.
SOUTH JERSEY: Talented teams
from the South always pose a threat
to knock off the juggernauts of
the North. St. Augustine, Raritan,
Asbury Park, Neptune and Christian
Brothers Academy all have the look
of legitimate contenders.
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Kyle Anderson
|
Sr.
|
Forward
|
6-foot-7
|
St. Anthony
Anderson, a UCLA commit, is hands-down the top player in the Garden
State. His high basketball IQ, exceptional passing abilities for a point for-
ward and leadership make the nationally ranked Friars a favorite to repeat
as Tournament of Champions winners. Hes unstoppable on the baseline
with an improving perimeter game.
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Dallas Anglin
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
6-foot-2
|
Seton Hall Prep
With former teammate Sterling Gibbs down at Texas, Anglin is poised to
elevate his scoring numbers and transform into one of the most dominant
guards in the state. He is committed to Hofstra.
Reggie Cameron
|
Jr.
|
Forward
|
6-foot-7
|
Hudson Catholic
Like Kyle Anderson, Cameron was forced to leave Paterson Catholic upon its closing in 2010. Since then, the high Division
I recruit has blossomed. The small forward, along with a bevy of talented role players, will propel the Hawks this season.
Quenton DeCosey
|
Sr.
|
Forward
|
6-foot-5
|
St. Joseph (Metuchen)
The super-scorer chose Temple over Penn State, West Virginia and Virginia Tech. He poured in over 600 points last sea-
son and will likely make the Falcons an on-the-rise force this winter.
Tyler Ennis
|
Jr.
|
Guard
|
6-foot-3
|
St. Benedicts Prep
The Toronto native transferred to St. Benedicts Prep last January and has since developed into New Jerseys most prolic
playmaker. Ennis has garnered offers from Kansas, Louisville, Oregon State and Rutgers, among others.
Melvin Johnson
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
6-foot-3
|
St. Benedicts Prep
A transfer from Rice (N.Y.), which closed its doors this year, the Miami-bound Johnson is one of many reasons by the Gray
Bees will recapture their national prominence.
Chris Jones
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
6-foot-4
|
Teaneck
Jones, a high Division I recruit, is the biggest scoring threat in Bergen County. Behind their star senior, the Highwaymen
will make a push to repeat as county champions.
Tyler Roberson
|
Jr.
|
Forward
|
6-foot-7
|
Roselle Catholic
After transferring from Union prior to this year, Roberson will make the Lions a con-
vincing championship force. The athletic forwardwho may prove to be a true NBA
prospecthas been offered by Syracuse, Pitt, Cincinnati, Kansas State and Rutgers,
among others.
Justin Sears
|
Sr.
|
Forward
|
6-foot-7
|
Plainfield
Sears, a tremendous student who committed to Yale this fall, helped the Cardinals cap-
ture the Group 3 championship and nish as a nalist in the Tournament of Champions.
Jaren Sina
|
Jr.
|
Guard
|
6-foot-2
|
Gill St. Bernards
The states best long-range shooter verbally committed to Alabama as a sophomore,
but retracted his statement in October. Now, Sina will be one of the most coveted re-
cruits in the country, while he helps Gill St. Bernards build off last seasons 26-3 record.
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Due to the graduations of several key super-
stars from prominent programs, get ready
for a changing of the guard in New Jersey
girls basketball.
With the 2011-12 season set to tip off,
many teams are gearing up to orchestrate a dream
run that ends at the IZOD Center, where the Tourna-
ment of Champions nal is held and queens of the
court are crowned.
Last March, Trenton Catholic cruised to victory over
Neptune on the campaigns last day. This time around, we
may see different results.
NORTH JERSEY: While the Tournament of Champions
landscape will likely be altered, the juggernauts of the north-
ern part of the Garden State remain intact.
Look for Immaculate Heart Academy to build off its 27-1
record, Teaneck to ride the talents of Florida State-bound
guard Jakelle King-Gilchrist, and dark horse Pequannock to
open a lot of eyes thanks to the talents of top-tier post player
Samantha Tabakman.
DePaul and John F. Kennedy are always threats to make
deep playoff runs, and that shouldnt change as the two will
likely make a ton of noise in talent-laden Passaic County.
However, no team in this region enters the season with
as much condence as Malcolm X. Shabazz. While the
Bulldogs had their title run cut short several months ago,
they are reloaded and poised to return as a possible trophy-
chaser behind Cincinnati-bound guard Aliyyah Handford.
CENTRAL JERSEY: In Central Jersey, Trenton Catholic will
be hard-pressed to make a convincing repeat run in the wake of
losing All-American guard Briyonna Canty to graduation, but the
Iron Mikes have too strong a track record to be written off. Same
goes to St. John Vianney, another championship-caliber team
which lost its entire starting lineup.
Gill St. Bernards, Edison and North Hunterdon could take ad-
vantage of their rivals rebuilding mindsets and put together 20-
win seasons that ultimately lead to county and sectional crowns.

SOUTH JERSEY: Its no secret the true juggernauts of the hard-
wood reside in the South.
For starters, Manasquan very well may be the favorite to win
the TOC due to the prowess of Notre Dame-bound super-scorer
Michaela Mabrey. In addition, St. Rose and Samantha Clark, a
Fordham recruit, aim to improve on the 24-5 record from last win-
ter and exceed expectations in the parity-lled section.
Meanwhile, Point Pleasant Boro, Rumson, Red Bank Catholic
all return capable players, and itd be foolish to count out Nep-
tune despite its losses of Rutgers duo Shakena Richardson and
Syessence Davis.
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Amanda Berntsen
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Sr.
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Guard
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5-foot-11
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Chatham
Featured on the fall edition of this magazine as a star girls soccer player, the Princeton-bound Berntsen averaged
18.4 points and 4.4 assists as a junior.
Casey Chambers
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Sr.
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Guard
|
5-foot-7
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St. Rose
The Monmouth-bound point guard serves as the ultimate complement to superstar Samantha Clark and perhaps the
key to a Tournament of Champions title.
Samantha Clark
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Sr.
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Forward
|
6-foot-3
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St. Rose
Clark, who gave a verbal commitment to Fordham over the summer, led
the Purple Roses by averaging 16 points and seven rebounds last season.
Shayna Ericksen
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Sr.
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Forward
|
5-foot-11
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West Morris
As a junior, the Manhattan-bound Ericksen scored 22.3 points and
pulled down 13 rebounds per contest for a team that is aiming to defend
its North 2 Group 3 crown.
Danaejah Grant
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Sr.
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Forward
|
6-foot
|
Piscataway
Grant averaged a whopping 27.7 points for the Chiefs last campaign.
The Clemson-bound forward is third on the schools all-time list in
points (1,858) and rebounds (1,032).
Aliyyah Handford
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-11
|
Shabazz
The ashy guard, who averaged over 12 points, six rebounds, six assists
and four steals last season, is headed to Cincinnati next fall. First, she
will help lead her team to another deep playoff run.
Jakelle King-Gilchrist
|
Jr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-9
|
Teaneck
King-Gilchrist, who gave a verbal commitment to Florida State, is a
erce scorer and the leader of a top North Jersey squad.
Michaela Mabrey
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-9
|
Manasquan
Considered one of the top 30 players in the nation, Mabrey poured in
22 points per game as a junior. The Notre Dame recruit instantly makes
Manasquan a legitimate championship contender this winter.
Samantha Tabakman
|
Sr.
|
Center
|
6-foot-2
|
Pequannock
The University of Rhode Island recruit has amassed 1,366 points in her career132 shy of the schools scoring record, held
by her brother, Jordan.
Jasmine Walker
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Sr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-8
|
North Brunswick
Walker led her team by posting 15.5 points, three assists and 2.7 steals last winter, and is on pace to reach the 1,000
career-points plateau. The Monmouth-bound leader will also enable her program to be a true contender in the Central
Group 4 playoffs.
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Teanecks Jakelle King-Gilchrist
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Despite heavy losses to gradu-
ation, the Kings of New York
are intent to keep their crown.
Mount Vernon has its sights
set on a repeat title run after beating
powerhouses Half Hollow Hills West (LI),
Boys & Girls (NYC) and Christ the King
(NYC) on its way to a Class AA state and
Federation championship last season.
We denitely feel pressure as a team
to live up to last years team, Knights se-
nior Randy Stephens said. Its denitely
going to be a hard journey. But all the
hard work we put in in the gym is going
to pay off.
While Mount Vernon graduated Jaba-
rie Hinds, the states co-player of the
year (now at West Virginia), they return
a strong core of players from last season.
Stephens headlines a roster loaded
with versatile big men. With Stephens,
Isaiah Cousins, Qwedere Lovell, Jerrell
Marshall, Josh Doughty and several oth-
ers off the bench, the Knights can have
seven or eight different leading scorers in
a given game.
We have a lot of scorers on this team,
said Doughty, a junior guard. This team
doesnt have a Jabarie. Were all con-
dent that we can score.
Section 1
Class AA: Mount Vernon is a heavy fa-
vorite to win a seventh consecutive Sec-
tion 1 championship. New Rochelle
and North Rockland both graduated
most of their starters from last season
but gure to be in contention . Fox
Lane, led by star forward Will Trawick,
is a sleeper, as is Clarkstown South and
Scarsdale.
Class A: Defending champs Byram Hills
returns three starters in Jeff Lynch, Ryan
Golden and Andrew Maloney. Pough-
keepsie moves down from AA after los-
ing to Mount Vernon in the nal the last
two years. Jemar Dancy headlines a
young Pioneers squad. Tappan Zee,
the 2009 Class A champs, has four of its
top six players back, led by Pat Peterson
Mount Vernon Still King of the Hill
By Kevin Devaney Jr.
@MSGVarsityHVC
Westchester/Hudson Valley Boys Basketball
Mt. Vernons Randy Stephens
leads an all-star squad.
Photo by Lonnie Webb
and Joe Letizia. Pearl River, Rye and
Peekskill are part of a long list of legiti-
mate title contenders.
Class B: Albertus Magnus features two
all-star players from last season, Tyler
Sayre and Pat McGuinness, and are fa-
vorites to repeat at Class B champs.
Dobbs Ferry, last years nalists, return
four starters and 68 percent of its scoring.
Woodlands, led by Fred Bowers, is a
veteran squad, and Blind Brook returns
three starters from a team that went 17-2.
Class C: Tuckahoe, with third-year
starters Sky Williams and Justin Nolan
returning, are poised for a run at a repeat
championship in Class C.
Catholic/private: Stepinac moves up
to the CHSAA AA Division and will have
to contend with the likes of Christ the
King and St. Raymond. Iona Prep g-
ures to be in the mix for the "A" title, and
Salesian is a favorite to repeat in "B."
Section 9
Defending Class AA champion New-
burgh will be challenged by upstart
Middletown, which features a talented
trio in Shaquille Green, and of brothers
Kendrick Ray, whos committed to Quin-
nipiac, and Aaron Ray, a freshman.
Cornwall and Red Hook, the two-time
Class A champs, will vie again for a title.
Burke Catholic, the reigning Class B
state champs, are heavy favorites to win
another Section 9 crown. Pine Plains
returns all-state forward Rob Lamont and
looks to repeat in Class C.
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Isaiah Cousins
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Sr.
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Guard
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6-foot-4
|
Mount Vernon
There arent many 6-foot-4 point guards, which makes Cousins such a
dangerous matchup for opponents. He scored 12 points, including a key
three-pointer in the nal minute of last years Class AA Federation nal,
capping a stellar postseason.
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Josh James
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Jr.
|
Guard
|
6-foot-1
|
Stepinac
The rising star takes over as Stepinacs primary scoring option as the Cru-
saders move up to the CHSAA "AA" Division. Hes been offered scholar-
ships from Stony Brook, Quinnipiac, UMass and Iona.
Mike McCahey
|
Sr.
|
Guard/Forward
|
6-foot-5
|
Clarkstown South
The dynamic wing has made a verbal commitment to play for Saint
Anselm. A four-year starter, McCahey averaged 21 points and 10
rebounds per game last season and led the Vikings to the Section 1 Class
AA quarternals.
Pat McGuiness
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-11
|
Albertus Magnus
The third-year starter at point guard is coming off a breakout season. He
averaged 17.1 points per game, earning third-team all-state honors and
guided the Falcons to a Section 1 Class B championship.
Pat Peterson
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
6-foot-3
|
Tappan Zee
Peterson is a fourth-year starter whos arguably Section 1s best spot-up shooter. After guiding the Dutchmen to a Section
1 Class A titles two years ago, Peterson led Tappan Zee to a Rockland County championship as a junior.
Zach Rufer
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
6-foot-3
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Burke Catholic
The Lafayette-bound star guided Burke to a Class B state championship last season. He averaged 15 points per game and
was a rst-team all-state selection.
Tyler Sayre
|
Sr.
|
Forward
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6-foot-5
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Albertus Magnus
One of the most versatile big men in the section, Sayre is a threat to score from anywhere on the oor. A third-year starter,
Sayre was a fth-team all-state pick last season, averaging 17.9 points and 11 rebounds.
Randy Stephens
|
Sr.
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Forward
|
6-foot-5
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Mount Vernon
The versatile 6-foot-4 standout helped guide Mount Vernon to a Class AA Federation
championship, developing into a Division I prospect in the process. Stephens will be
the Knights go-to scorer this winter.
Will Trawick
|
Sr.
|
Forward
|
6-foot-5
|
Fox Lane
A dominant physical presence, Trawick came on strong throughout last season and is
primed for a big year. He should build on his 13.2 points and 10.8 rebounds per game.
Sky Williams
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
6-foot
|
Tuckahoe
Williams emerged as one of the most dynamicand clutchplayers in the Hudson
Valley last season. He scored 32 points in the Section 1 Class C nal, leading the Tigers
to a championship.
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The Saniya Show took Section 1 by storm
last basketball season. Saniya Chong, Os-
sinings standout guard, scored a stagger-
ing 33.8 points per gamehighlighted by
a 61-point effort in the Section 1 quarter-
nalsand led the Pride to the Class AA section cham-
pionship.
Chongs role, however, has changed considerably for
her junior season. Shes still the star of the showshe
just has a far stronger supporting cast.
Im going to really be depending on my teammates
this year. A lot, Chong said. I dont have to take ev-
ery shot this year. I have trust in my team. Weve been
working all summer. Im excited about that.
Chongs numbers last season were staggering. She
led the team in steals per game (6.0), assists (5.2) and
blocks (1.6), and was second in rebounds (6.5).
Perhaps most incredibly, Chong averaged 42 points in
six playoff games with her lowest being the 32 points
she had in three quarters of play against Suffern in the
rst round.
Chongs 812 total points last year gave her 1,261 for
her career with two varsity seasons still left to play.
Section 1
Class AA: Defending champion Ossining features the
regions top player in junior Saniya Chong and a host
of improving underclassmen. Look for Chong to get far
more support. Mount Vernon, last years runners-up,
returns strong with Sade King and Luburdia Gordon.
White Plains has two Division I players in Soa Roman
and Kim Hanlon. Ursuline and New Rochelle gure
to be in the mix.
Class A: Peekskill is the defending state champ and
returns point guard Asia Jackson. But losing four start-
ers denitely opens the door for contenders Pearl River,
Albertus Magnus and Rye. Pearl River has a star in
Crista Scognamiglio and Albertus features an improv-
ing post-player in Maeve Parahus. Tappan Zee and
Lakeland are sleepers.
Class B: Two-time state champion Irvington is loaded
again. While the Bulldogs have three of the areas top
players, also watch out for improved games from Ryan
McMahon. Woodlands returns the core of last years
team, highlighted by sophomore Imani Tilford and ju-
nior Shanice Perry. Dobbs Ferry and Blind Brook are
both young, but talented.
Plenty of Talent To Go Around
in Section 1
By Kevin Devaney Jr.
@MSGVarsityHVC
Westchester/Hudson Valley Girls Basketball
Ossinings Saniya Chong averaged 33.8 ppg last season
Photo by Mike Stobe
Class C: Haldane has won 20 Section 1 championships in the past 23
seasons and seems poised for another despite an overhauled roster.
Hamilton will be Haldanes biggest challenge after reaching the Section
1 nal. Maia Hood, a 5-foot-9 senior, is coming off a breakout year..
Private: Rye Country Day features a dynamic player in Carolyn Binder,
who has developed into a Division I player. Hackley also features a
talented forward in Allie Coppolla.
Section 9
Defending champion Warwick lost the bulk of last years 19-win team.
Newburgh is poised for a run at the title, and Kingston is always a threat.
Cornwall, Red Hook and reigning champ Wallkill for the Class A
crown. Highland, the three-time champs in Class B, have 11 players
back and are favorites to win again. Coleman Catholic, last years
Class D state champs, move up to Class C and are the favorites.
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Makenzie Burud
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Sr.
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Guard
|
5-foot-8
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Coleman Catholic
Burud is Section 9s most explosive player. She averaged 20.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game last season
for the Class D state champions. Burud has signed to play for Division II St. Michaels.
Saniya Chong
|
Jr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-8
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Ossining
Chong is the most dynamic player Section 1 has seen in a decade. She averaged 33.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.2 as-
sists per game last season, leading Ossining to a Section 1 Class AA title.
Marley Giddins
|
Sr.
|
Guard/Forward
|
5-foot-9
|
Irvington
A fourth-year starter, Giddins is extremely versatile and is arguably the best ball-handling wing in Section 1. A two-time
Class B state champion, Giddins averaged 17.1 points and 9.6 rebounds per game last season.
Asia Jackson
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-5
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Peekskill
The lightning-quick point guard averaged 14.6 points and 3.7 assists
per game last season as Peekskill captured its rst ever state champion-
ship. Jackson was the MVP of the state tournament.
Sade King
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot
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Mount Vernon
The playmaking veteran averaged 15.5 points and four assists per
game last season, leading the Knights to the Section 1 Class AA nal.
King has committed to play for Division I Hampton.
Brittni Lai
|
Jr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-6
|
Irvington
The best point guard in Section 1 also may be the regions best defen-
sive player, too. She can break pretty much any full-court press on her
own. Lai averaged 15.8 points per game and had 84 steals last season.
Lexi Martins
|
Jr.
|
Forward
|
5-foot-11
|
Irvington
The region's top post player is still developing her game. Martins aver-
aged 17.1 points and 12.5 rebounds per game last season, is out to lead
the Bulldogs to a third Class B state championship in a row.
Maeve Parahus
|
Jr.
|
Forward
|
6-foot
|
Albertus Magnus
Parahus takes over as the Falcons main offensive threat this season
after helping them reach the Class A seminals last year. Shes a gift-
ed defender and a tremendous shot-blocker coming off a strong sum-
mer in AAU.
Soa Roman
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-8
|
White Plains
The Dartmouth-bound star is one of the areas top defensive players. Roman is an incredibly tough matchup on her own
because of her quickness and mid-range game. Shes scored 1,000 points in her four-year career.
Crista Scognamiglio
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Sr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-9
|
Pearl River
The Faireld-bound star is a two-time all-state player who guided the Pirates to the Section 1 Class A title game.
Scognamiglio averaged 19.3 points and 4.5 steals last season.
Brittni Lai leads Irvington
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Entering his 50th season as St. Joseph head basket-
ball coach, the legendary Vito Montelli has guided the
Cadets to 10 CIAC championships and a state-record
853 wins.
The victoriesand titles, perhapsgure to keep on coming
for Montelli and the Cadets, who are primed for yet another deep
postseason run.
Led by Towson-bound senior standout Timajh Parker and a
strong supporting cast that includes James Jennings, Quincey
McKnight, Pat Hopkins and transfer Diamonte Zarbaanother
potential future Division I playerthe defending state champs
are the favorites to repeat in Class LL.
Breaking it down
No doubt, St. Joes path to an FCIAC crown will be littered
with obstaclesstarting with another reigning state champion
in Trinity Catholic, which captured its sixth CIAC title last
March and has a loaded roster once again under longtime
coach Mike Walsh.
Junior Schadrac Casimir, one the many talented point guards
in the region, headlines the returning cast. Hell have plenty
of options to distribute the ball with Brandon Wheeler, Kevin
Leumene, Tyler Walston, 7-foot-1 Pascal Chidiebere Chukwu,
and New York City transfer Jason Boswell, a 6-foot-6 D-I pros-
pect, making the Crusaders a force to be reckoned with in
Class M as well.
Trinity Catholics toughest challenge en route to Mohegan
Sun Arena came in the seminals in a 62-59 overtime victory
against Notre Dame-Faireld, and the Lancers (23-4 last sea-
son) should make plenty of noise both in the SWC and Class
M with Tre McPherson, Earl Coleman, Dan Upchurch and Arkel
Miles back in the fold.
Other teams to watch in the FCIAC include defending cham-
pion Bassick, Central, two years removed from an undefeated
season, and Westhill, which reached the league seminals and
Class LL quarternals last winter and returns its top three play-
ers in Chris Walters, Antwaun Boyd and Tony Dobbinson.
Two squads looking to follow up on last years success are Fair-
eld Prep and Kolbe Cathedral. Terry Tarpey, who has signed
to play at William & Mary, will try to lead the Jesuits back to the
Class nals, while all-SWC selection D.J. Perry is back to power
another Class S run by the Cougars. Beginning his third season
on the bench for Kolbe is alumnus Chris Smith, who played three
seasons for the Minnesota Timberwolves and is still UConns all-
time leading scorer with 2,145 points.
In Westport, one player drawing plenty of attention from Divi-
sion I programs is Greens Farms Academys 6-foot-9, 270-pound
junior Sean Obi, who can expect to draw plenty of double and
triple teams from FAA opponents as well.
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Bernard Brantley
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Jr.
|
Guard
|
6-foot-1
|
Stratford
Named to the all-SWC rst team as a sophomore, he averaged 15.2 points,
4.5 assists and 2.5 steals to lead the Red Devils to the SWC seminals.
Schadrac Casimir
|
Jr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-9
|
Trinity Catholic
An outstanding ball handler, Casimir played well beyond his years last
winter in leading the Crusaders to the Class M championship. He was
named to the all-FCIAC East squad.
Earl Coleman
|
Jr.
|
Guard
|
6-foot-1
|
Notre Dame-Fairfield
An all-SWC rst team choice as a sophomore, Coleman averaged 19.8
points, 11 rebounds and three assists. Played a key role in the Lancers
league championship and trip to the Class M seminals.
Tony Dobbinson
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-9
|
Westhill
Another one of the superb point guards in the region, Dobbinsons stat line of 10.5 points, 3.2 assists, two rebounds and
1.8 steals per contest earned him a place on the all-FCIAC second team. Led the Vikings to an 18-7 record and appear-
ances in the FCIAC seminals and Class LL quarternals.
Tre McPherson
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
6-foot
|
Notre Dame-Fairfield
A driving force behind the Lancers 25-4 record, the rst-team all-SWC selection averaged 17 points, six assists, three
rebounds and two steals per game a year ago. The MVP of the SWC Tipoff Tournament, McPherson was also named to
the Faireld Prep Holiday Classic and SWC all-tournament teams.
Sean Obi
|
Jr.
|
Center
|
6-foot-9
|
Greens Farms Academy
In his rst year in the FAA, the native of Nigeria posted averages of 19.4 points, 15.8 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per contest.
Now 270 poundsup nearly 35 pounds from last seasonthe Deans List student is attracting attention from dozens of
Division I programs.
Timajh Parker
|
Sr.
|
Forward
|
6-foot-7
|
St. Joseph
Among the premier players in Connecticut, Parker averaged 17 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks and had
a double-double in the Cadets' victory in the Class LL title game. He was selected all-state, all-FCIAC rst team and was
the Northeast Catholic Classic MVP. Parker has signed to play at Towson.
D.J. Perry
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-11
|
Kolbe Cathedral
The Cougars top offensive threat, Perry averaged 20 points per game and was an all-
SWC rst team selection. He led Kolbe to a 16-8 record, and the SWC and Class S semi-
nals and earned a spot on the all-tournament team after scoring 23 points in the semis.
Terry Tarpey
|
Sr.
|
Forward
|
6-foot-5
|
Fairfield Prep
In leading the Jesuits to the Class LL nals, the versatile swing man averaged 18
points, 10 rebounds and ve assists. A standout with the Riverside Hawks on the AAU
circuit as well, Tarpey, a SCC all-Quinnipiac selection who drew interest from a number
of Division I teams, has signed to play at William & Mary.
Demetrius Thomas
|
Sr.
|
Forward
|
6-foot-6
|
Bassick
A super sub for the FCIAC champion Lions a year ago, Thomas will bring his energy
and above-the-rim game to the starting lineup this season. He was named to the all-
FCIAC East team as a junior.
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Theres a lot of returning talent in the state of Connecticut for
the 2011-12 girls basketball season, and it all starts in the front
court. Casey Smith, a 6-foot-2 center from Danbury, is already a
two-time all-state player. Typically, with her height and talent,
you could pencil the Hatters in for a league championship. In
the age of the frontcourt superstar, shes not alone in talent. Trinity Catholic,
Trumbull, Faireld Warde all return star players at forward or center. Each are
5-foot-11 or taller. Add in talent from outside the FCIAC and you could make
an all-state team full of post players.
With the emergence of 365 days-a-year girls basketball, some of the six-
footers are becoming wing players now with the ability to put the basketball
on the oor or shoot a consistent jumper like Lauralton Halls Nicola Matero.
Add in the talent of Hillhouses Bria Holmes, a 6-foot-1 guard signed to West
Virginia, and youre talking about some serious skills in Connecticut this
season.
Front Court Players Lead the Way
By John Malone
Connecticut Girls Basketball
Trinity Catholic's Mackenzie Grifn
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FCIAC
After an undefeated championship
season, Trumbull will look to stay
on top of the pack after losing some
star quality to graduation. Forward
Victoria Pfohl should pick up the
slack. She will need to if Trumbull
wants to hold off a slew of contend-
ers behind them. Trinity Catholic,
the only FCIAC team to win a state
title in the last 10 years, returns star
forward Mackenzie Grifn and fellow
frontcourt-mate Ali Palma. Danbury
has the potential FCIAC player of the
year in Casey Smith, a two-time all-
state player. In addition, the Gartner
twins return in the backcourt.
New Canaan and St. Joseph
also return all-league talent, but
theirs resides in the backcourt. New
Canaan has point guard Sarah Man-
nelly to lead the way for the Rams,
and St. Joseph has its two-headed
attack in Jessica Jowdy and Nancy
Stablein. St. Joseph brings back
6-foot-1 junior center Erin Johnson
as well to battle with the bigs in the
FCIAC this year.
Faireld-Warde could be a team
that makes its way into the conversa-
tion behind versatile forward Brielle
Lanese who was an all-FCIAC per-
former last year. With scoring help
coming from Jamera Fountain and
Kate Kerrigan, the Lady Mustangs
have a formidable core.
Around the State
Lauralton Hall will start the year
with its third coach in two years, but
returns a big chunk of its team from
its deep run in the state playoffs a
year ago including six seniors. Nic-
ola Matero is joined by junior Olivia
Levey, a 6-foot college prospect in
the post. Thomaston, a tradition-
al power in the Berkshire League,
will be strong once again in 2011-12.
The Lady Bears only lose two se-
niors after their 19-win campaign a
year ago. Wamogo had one of its
biggest seasons last year and will
try and duplicate it this season in
the Berkshire League behind Cay-
cee Williams. After not advancing to
the state tournament for a few sea-
sons, Wamogo jumped back into the
thick of things with a 16-8 season.
Kerri Stolle also returns for the War-
riors and will help run the offense.
Greens Farms Academy nished
its FAA season strong by making it
to the league seminals before drop-
ping a close game to Masters. While
GFA loses some senior talent, the
Dragons were deep and balanced a
year ago. King also advanced to
the seminals of the FAA a season
ago, eventually falling to FAA champ
Hamden Hall. King, which won the
FAA championship in 2010, is look-
ing to return to form with a title run
led by Domonique Carter-Stanley
and Colleen Morris.
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Brittney Dumas
|
Sr.
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Forward
|
5-foot-11
|
Joel Barlow
Last season, Dumas led Barlow to its rst state tournament berth since 2008 as a junior. Dumas is one of the most ver-
satile players in the region because of her ability to grab rebounds in bunches and step outside for the three-point shot.
Mackenzie Grifn
|
Sr.
|
Forward
|
6-foot-1
|
Trinity Catholic
Grifn was a dominant force for Trinity Catholic last season and averaged nearly 20 points and 10 rebounds a game as
a junior. With a host of talent returning, Grifn is looking to make a run at an FCIAC championship.
Jessica Jowdy
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-7
|
St. Joseph
Jowdy, a second team all-FCIAC star, uses her considerable athleticism to make plays for the Cadets in the backcourt.
Jowdy has the talent to be a rst team all-league selection this year and an FCIAC champion.
Brielle Lanese
|
Sr.
|
Forward
|
5-foot-11
|
Fairfield-Warde
Lanese was the focal point of every opponents defense and still got the
job done for the Lady Mustangs. Her unselshness also opened up op-
portunities for her talented teammates. Expect Faireld-Warde to be in
the playoff hunt.
Sarah Mannelly
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-5
|
New Canaan
One of the best multi-sport athletes in the FCIAC, Mannelly is looking
towards a championship this winter. The senior guard can shoot the
three and get into the lane easily. Look for her and the Rams to make
noise in the FCIAC.
Nicola Matero
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-11
|
Lauralton Hall
Matero is an athletic, sharp-shooter committed to Southern New Hamp-
shire University. Using her lights-out shooting ability, she is focused on
leading a talented Lauralton Hall squad on a state championship run. She
will help lead her team to another deep playoff run.
Casey Smith
|
Sr.
|
Center
|
6-foot-2
|
Danbury
Smith uses her height and soft touch around the basket to fend off de-
fenders in the low and high post. She averaged 19 points per game and
double-digit rebounds for the Hatters last season.
Nancy Stablein
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-6
|
St. Joseph
Stablein was rst team all-FCIAC last year leading the Cadets to the FCIAC seminals. Her quickness gives St. Joseph
the ability to pressure the ball defensively and create havoc for opponents. Combined with teammate Jowdy, the St.
Joseph backcourt is extremely talented.
Erica Stein
|
Jr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-5
|
Staples
Stein is a returning all-FCIAC player despite being a junior. As the teams point guard last season, Stein led Staples to its
27th straight state tournament, and with a full complement of returners should do it again despite a tough schedule.
Caycee Williams
|
Sr.
|
Center
|
6-foot-2
|
Wamogo
Williams, an all-state returning front-court player, has the ability to bring the ball up the court if needed and has a pen-
chant for big performances, such as a triple-double or a 20-point, 20-rebound game.
New Canaans Sarah Mannelly
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It is the city game for a reason.
Basketball reigns in New York City and this
winter on the hardwood should be a memorable
one in the CHSAA and PSAL.
The Catholic League has a different look this year, with
Cardinal Hayes, Mount St. Michael, Fordham Prep and Arch-
bishop Stepinac making the move up to Class AA.
Perennial powerhouse Rice closing its doors created op-
portunities for other schools, and the biggest winner in the
Rice sweepstakes is Cardinal Hayes, which welcomes four
transfers from the Harlem school to the mix. The additions of
guards Tyler Wilson, Naasir Williams, Shavar Newkirk and
Chris Robinson to the returning core led by Faireld-bound
Amadou Sidibe, Jalen Jenkins and Fadil Yacoubou makes the
Cardinals an instant title contender.
CHSAA: The favorite in the CHSAA is nationally-ranked
Christ the King. The two-time defending champions are
guided by UConn commit Omar Calhoun and the junior trio
of Isaiah Lewis, Jon Severe and Jordan Fuchs as well as
6-foot-10, 250-pound sophomore Adonis Delarosa.
St. Raymond lost to the Royals in the CHSAA Class
AA intersectional seminals in back-to-back years, but the
Ravens return their entire starting ve of Daniel Dingle
(Temple), Kerwin Okoro (Iowa State), Shane Rector, Larry
Graves and Myron Hickman.
PSAL: In the PSAL, Boys & Girls is attempting a three-peat of
its own, even without Mike Taylor, Antione Slaughter, Jefand
Neverson and Malik Nichols. Senior forward Leroy "Truck"
Fludd is joined by Bishop Loughlin transfers Joel Angus and
Tyliek Kimbrough on a talented Kangaroos squad.
However Boys & Girls' biggest challenge will come from
their ercest rival, with Lincoln strengthened by an inux of
transfers with forwards Travis Charles (Loughlin), Tafari Whit-
tingham (Stratford) and guard Da'shawn Suber (St. Patrick).
They team up with Isaiah Whitehead, one of the top sopho-
mores in the country and lone returnee for the Railsplitters,
who have lost in the city title game in back-to-back years.
Boys & Girls and Lincoln have stiff competition in its own
division with a stacked, veteran South Shore squad that fea-
tures the junior tandem of Shamiek Sheppard and Terrence
Samuel as well as a young Thomas Jefferson squad led by
senior wing Thaddeus Hall, one of the citys top shooters.
Meanwhile, Cardozo in Queens is a contender with
Jermaine Lawrence, a 6-foot-9 junior forward who is being
recruited by a bevy of Division I schools, part of a deep and
talented Judges frontcourt.
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Brian Bernardi
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
6-foot-3
|
Xaverian
One of the top shooters in the city, the senior assassin will play at Southern
Methodist University.
Omar Calhoun
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
6-foot-5
|
Christ the King
The UConn-bound guard who can score in a variety of ways, could end up
Christ the Kings all-time leading scorer by seasons end.
Daniel Dingle
|
Sr.
|
Forward
|
6-foot-7
|
St. Raymond
A match-up problem for just about everyone in the city, the versatile
Temple commits best skill could be his passing.
Leroy Fludd
|
Sr.
|
Forward
|
6-foot-4
|
Boys & Girls
As his nickname "Truck" suggests, Fludd is tough in the paint, but hes
developed a consistent perimeter game as well.
Jermaine Lawrence
|
Jr.
|
Forward
|
6-foot-9
|
Cardozo
Syracuse, St. Johns, Kansas State and Florida are among the suitors for
the junior forward with a limitless ceiling.
Isaiah Lewis
|
Jr.
|
Guard
|
6-foot-3
|
Christ the King
The lightning quick junior, who is being recruited by Kansas, Memphis, Florida, West Virginia, is transitioning into being
a point guard this year.
Kerwin Okoro
|
Sr.
|
Forward
|
6-foot-5
|
St. Raymond
Big enough to battle in the paint and quick enough to play on the perimeter, the Iowa State-bound senior has improved
his outside shot.
Shane Rector
|
Jr.
|
Guard
|
6-foot-1
|
St. Raymond
No one can get to the basket quicker than Rector, who has offers from Hofstra, Manhat-
tan, UMass and Duquesne and is being recruited by Cincinnati.
Terrence Samuel
|
Jr.
|
Guard
|
6-foot-3
|
South Shore
Part of the Vikings' one-two punch with Shamiek Sheppard, this pass-rst point guard
has offers from Pittsburgh, Iowa State, West Virginia and Oklahoma State.
Isaiah Whitehead
|
Soph.
|
Guard
|
6-foot-5
|
Lincoln
The next big thing from Coney Island, the sophomore sensation has offers from Syra-
cuse, St. Johns, Pittsburgh and Rutgers.
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The girls basketball landscape in New York City last
season witnessed a sizable change. Christ the King,
which had dominated the CHSAA for a generation,
found itself in the unfamiliar position of looking
up at a foe. The new bully on the block was Naza-
reth, which, led by new head coach Apache Paschall and a new
roster, won both the city and State Federation championships.
This season began the way the last one endedwith
everyone trying to catch Naz.
The Lady Kingsmen are nationally-ranked, led by West
Virginia commit Darius Faulk, a trio of talented transfers
Brianna Butler (verbal to Syracuse), Sadie Edwards and Destini
Feaginand supremely talented sophomore Bianca Cuevas.

CHSAA: Nazareths toughest competition in 2011-12
once again comes from Queens, but this year The Mary
Louis Academy could provide the biggest threat. Reana
Mohamed (George Mason) leads the Hilltoppers, who
notched a playoff win against Christ the King last season.
This year, Mary Louis adds some new talent, with an em-
phasis on the word new," starting a pair of freshmen
Mei Lyn Bautista and 6-foot 1 Jordan Augustus.
Christ the King has also taken to the youth movement. Soph-
omore Sierra Calhoun may be the best player in her family, and
thats saying something, since her older brother Omar is head-
ed to UConn next year. By the time her career in Middle Village
is over, Calhoun may add her name to the list of CTK greats that
includes Chamique Holdsclaw, Sue Bird and Tina Charles.
Adding Bishop Ford, Molly and Bishop Loughlin to the Big
Three of Naz, TMLA and CTK, the CHSAAs Brooklyn-Queens
division is by far the deepest in New York City, boys or girls.

PSAL: While the CHSAA saw a new champion crowned last
year, the PSAL has had the same winner for the last 13 years.
The question is always the same, Is this the year that someone
can nally knock off Murry Bergtraum?
The answer may nally be "Yes." However, seniors Shequana
Harris (UNC Charlotte commit) and Dionne Coe lead the Lady
Blazers, and they are helped this year by talented freshman
Ashanae McLaughlin.
South Shore appears to be the best bet to unseat the champs,
led by D-1 signees Jenice Winter (VCU) and Fannisha Price
(Marshall). JFK was the biggest threat in last years playoffs,
losing to Bergtraum in the seminals by three points. ONeil
Glenn, who is worth the price of admission to watch coach,
returns four starters from that squad, led by Leshauna Phin-
azee. In an increasingly deep PSAL that also includes Francis
Lewis and Banneker (which opened the season with a win over
Bergtraum), the 13-time defending champs will be challenged
greatly for number 14.
Signs of Change
For NYC Girls
New York City Girls Basketball
Murray Bergtraum's Shequana Harris
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@patokeefe_nyc
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Brianna Butler
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-11
|
Nazareth
The versatile Syracuse-signee transferred from Penn Charter (Pa.) and is one of the top-ranked seniors in the country.
Sierra Calhoun
|
Soph.
|
Guard
|
6-foot-1
|
Christ the King
When the sophomore gets out in transition, its almost guaranteed points. The younger sister of Omar Calhoun has
already drawn big-time Division I interest from the likes of UConn.
Bianca Cuevas
|
Soph.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-3
|
Nazareth
The super sophomore plays the game at one speedlightning fast. A bench player a year ago, the diminutive Cuevas is one
of Nazareths top players.
Darius Faulk
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-9
|
Nazareth
Theres little the West Virginia-bound point guard, who was the MVP
of last years New York State Class AA Federation champions, cant do.
Shequana Harris
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-9
|
Murry Bergtraum
The combination guard, a UNC Charlotte commit, is the undisputed
leader of a Bergtraum team in a quest for its 14th straight PSAL title.
Aaliyah Lewis
|
Jr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-5
|
Bishop Ford
Strong going to the basket, scoring from beyond the arc and distributing,
the junior guard already has offers from St. Johns and Hofstra.
Reana Mohamed
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-9
|
Mary Louis
The multi-dimensional George Mason-bound wing can get to the bas-
ket, rebound and has a much-improved jump shot.
Jamie OHare
|
Sr.
|
Guard
|
5-foot-6
|
Moore Catholic
A star at St. Peters for three years, the Lafayette recruit transferred to rival Moore Catholic where shell run the point
and team up with sharpshooting Christina Rubin.
Krystal Pearson
|
Sr.
|
Guard/Forward
|
5-foot-10
|
Truman
The powerful wing, who averaged 16.2 points and 11.6 rebounds per game as a junior, has become more of a polished player.
Africa Williams
|
Jr.
|
Guard/Forward
|
5-foot-8
|
Banneker
No one scored more points in the PSAL than the dynamic junior, who averaged 29 points per game a year ago.
Mary Louis Reana Mohamed
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WRESTLING
Taking It To The Mat
Wrestling teams to watch
CONNECTICUT
Any discussion about high school wres-
tling starts with Danbury, a perennial
powerhouse which has captured 24 of
the last 25 FCIAC tournament titles and
has gone 334 matches without a dual
meet loss against league opponents.
Greenwich, the runner-up at last
years FCIAC meet, must replace four
league tournament nalists but returns
ve place-winners from that event.
Another team in the FCIAC to watch is
Faireld-Warde, which ended Danburys
two-decade-plus reign in 2010 and has
another strong lineup in place. Bruns-
wick is coming off a third-place nish in
the Western New England tournament
and has won 27 of the last 28 FAA titles.
In its decade of existence, Thomaston
has never had a losing season.
LONG ISLAND
Longwood was 11-0 and won the Suf-
folk Division I team title for the rst
time since 1997. It returns three state
qualiers. Wantagh is the defending
Nassau Tournament champs and has
compiled a record of 41-7 in recent years.
Connetquot has won seven of the last
eight League II titles and this season
the Thunderbirds return two all-Suffolk
wrestlers. Massapequa was 19-2 last
season and won the Nassau Dual Meet
title last year. Hauppauge is 107-4
since 2007 and nished in ninth place in
the Suffolk tournament last year. Prior to
that, the Eagles nished second for three-
straight years.
NEW JERSEY
With state medalists Connor Melde and
John Sebastian returning around a very
solid group, Bergen Catholic should be
contenders for a sectional championship
this season. A young Brick Memorial
group took its lumps early last season
before catching re down the stretch.
Jackson Memorial, the back-to-back
defending Group IV champion, will once
again be among the top teams in the
state and the favorite to repeat. South
Plaineld, the Group III champions in
2010 and runners-up last season, are con-
sistently one of the top programs in the
state and will be chasing the No. 1 spot.
Timber Creek will try and regroup for
another run at a state title.
NEW YORK CITY
Monsignor Farrell has won the last
seven CHSAA titles and show no signs
of slowing down with perhaps the deep-
est roster in the city. Horace Mann
has dominated the private school ranks,
capturing the past ve state champion-
ships and 10 of the last 11. Grand
Street Campus looks ready to take the
next step for a city championship. Big
men Patryk Kopczynski and Shaquille
Williams will look to lead Brooklyn Tech
on another run to the PSAL title. Ford-
ham Prep will compete with Iona Prep
for the CHSAAs uptown division title.
WESTCHESTER/HUDSON VALLEY
Defending Section 1 champion Fox Lane
should vie for the Section 1 title, as the
Foxes are loaded yet again and poised to
repeat. New Rochelle returns a senior-
heavy lineup led by sectional champion
Aaron Butler. ... Somers experienced
lineup should help them contend for a
sectional title under new coach William
Von Tobel. North Rockland will be a
very strong dual meet team and returns
a solid core. Warwick is the defend-
ing Section 9 champion and returns ve
section champions.
Compiled by Bob Badders (NJ), Rob DAntonio (WHV), Jesse Quinlan (CT), Pat OKeefe (NYC), Andy Slawson (LI),
Stamfords Ben Pierre-Saint
was an FCIAC and Class LL
champion last season.
Photo by by Mike Stobe
Long Beachs Dylan Palacio is a
two-time high school All-American.
Photo by by Mike Stobe
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CONNECTICUT
Thomas Anania
|
Jr.
|
Faireld-Warde
|
160: He
missed last season, but returns to the Mustangs lineup
after nishing third at FCIACs, second at the Class L
meet and sixth at the State Open in 2010.
Ben Anderson
|
Sr.
|
Trumbull
|
138: The Eagles
captain is coming off an outstanding season that saw
him go 41-1 with FCIAC and Class LL titles, and a third-
place nish at the State Open.
Tyler Bishop
|
Sr.
|
Amity
|
132: He nished his ju-
nior season 32-8, highlighted by rst-place honors at the
Class LL tournament and a second-place showing at the
SCC championships.
Dylan Bryant
|
Sr.
|
Danbury
|
132: After cruising to
championships at the FCIAC and CIAC Class LL meets,
Bryant took second at the State Open.
Pharoh Eaton
|
Jr.
|
Faireld-Warde
|
132: As a
sophomore, Eaton was second at the FCIAC and Class L
meets, and placed sixth at the State Open. Has 78 career
wins, and is the school record holder with 37 wins as
a freshman.
Nick Jimenez
|
Jr.
|
Westhill
|
152: The reigning
FCIAC champion won nearly 40 matches as a sopho-
more, and was fourth at the Class LL tournament.
Tyler Margison
|
Sr.
|
Thomaston
|
285: An injury
cut short the heavyweights promising junior season, but
the Berkshire League all-star should be a force in Class
S and at the State Open this winter.
Pascal Medor
|
Sr.
|
Westhill
|
106: He earned the
top seed at the FCIAC tournament with a 32-1 regular
season, and went on to take second in the league meet,
second at LLs and fourth at the State Open.
Ben Pierre-Saint
|
Sr.
|
Stamford
|
132: An FCIAC
and Class LL champion a year ago, Pierre-Saint is com-
ing off a 39-3 season. He has a career record of 104-25.
Brandon Riggins
|
Sr.
|
Norwalk
|
195: Last sea-
son, Riggins racked up a 44-6 record, won the Class L
title, placed second at the New England championships
and FCIAC tournament and was third at the State Open.
LONG ISLAND
James Dekrone
|
Sr.
|
John Glenn
|
138: Last year
he was a Suffolk champ and the state runner-up at 130
pounds.
Nick Hall
|
Jr.
|
Longwood
|
160: Hall won the Suf-
folk title and took fourth in the state last year. Hall already
has won 136 matches entering his junior season.
Sean McCabe
|
Sr.
|
Connetquot
|
120: McCabe
took third in the state and third in Suffolk in both the 8th
and 10th grades.
Dylan Palacio
|
Sr.
|
Long Beach
|
152: Palacio
was the Nassau champ last season and took third in
the state last year at 145. He is already a two-time high
school All-American.
Nick Piccininni
|
Fr.
|
Ward Melville
|
106: Pic-
cininni became only the second eighth-grader to win a
Suffolk Division I title.
Mark Raghunaandan
|
Sr.
|
Long Beach
|
113:
Raghunaandan was ve seconds from winning a state
championship last season, but fell in the state nals,
10-8. As a sophomore he was the Nassau champion and
took third in the state.
Corey Rasheed
|
Soph.
|
Longwood
|
126:
Rasheed is a two time Suffolk runner-up and state place-
winner.
Malik Rasheed
|
Sr.
|
Longwood
|
138: Rasheed
took third in Suffolk last year, but still qualied for the
state tournament. He was the Suffolk runner-up twice.
Krishna Sewkumar
|
Sr.
|
Long Beach
|
113:
After nishing as a Nassau runner-up as a sophomore,
Sewkumar surprised his cousin/teammate Mark Raghu-
nandan in the Nassau nals with a pin in 5:23. Sewku-
mar took fth in the state last year.
Mark West
|
Jr.
|
Hauppauge
|
120: West was a
Suffolk and state champion as a freshman.
NEW JERSEY
Anthony Ashnault
|
Jr.
|
South Plaineld
|
126:
Ashnault is 84-0 in his career with a pair of state titles.
Can anybody stop him, or will he be the rst undefeated
four-time state champ in New Jersey history?
Brenden Calas
|
Jr.
|
Seton Hall Prep
|
106: Calas
rose to the top of a deep 103-pound division last year to
win a state title in thrilling fashion.
B.J. Clagon
|
Jr.
|
Toms River South
|
138: The In-
dians junior enters ranked 20th in the nation after nish-
ing second in New Jersey at 130 pounds last season.
Ryan Harrington
|
Sr.
|
W. M. Mendham
|
160:
Harrington nished 41-0 in capturing Mendhams rst
individual state title since 2003.
Sal Mastriani
|
Sr.
|
Don Bosco Prep
|
152:
Ranked 16th nationally, Mastriani will chase a state ti-
tle after nishing 37-7 with a fourth-place nish at 145
pounds last season.
T.J. Miller
|
Jr.
|
Camden Catholic
|
145: Another
hammer on a long list of Fighting Irish greats, Miller is
ranked 13th in the nation following his 43-0 state title
season at 135 pounds.
Alexander Richardson
|
Sr.
|
St. Peters Prep
|
145:
Committed to Old Dominion, the Marauders senior is
ranked fourth in the nation after a strong summer and
fth-place nish at 135.
Jan Rosenberg
|
Sr.
|
Morris Knolls
|
106: Rosen-
berg is ranked 16th in the nation after nishing third at
103 pounds last season. He nished 36-1 and should
once again contend for a state championship.
Tevin Shaw
|
Sr.
|
Piscataway
|
182: Shaw will at-
tempt to become Piscataways rst state champ since
1972. He was second last season at 171 pounds.
Dallas Winston
|
Sr.
|
Jackson Memorial
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195:
Winston nished second in New Jersey at 189 pounds
last season and is ranked 14th in the nation to start the
season. He leads a Jaguars team looking for a third
straight Group IV state title.
NEW YORK CITY
Josh Antoine
|
Sr.
|
Grand Street Campus
|
99:
Antoine was a perfect 13-for-13 in league matches last
year for the PSAL runners-up.
Santo Curatolo
|
Jr.
|
Tottenville
|
106: He has won
the PSAL championship each of his rst two years (at
103 and 112-pounds). Now he looks for the three-peat
at 106.
Eric Derecktor
|
Sr.
|
Horace Mann
|
170: A two-
time state nalist, he won the Private Schools state
championship at 160 pounds, leading his team to yet
another title
Duely Espanal
|
Sr.
|
Grand Street Campus
|
132:
He steps up a class after winning the PSAL champion-
ship at 125 pounds as a junior
Patryk Kopczynski
|
Sr.
|
Brooklyn Tech
|
220:
Brooklyn Techs captain was the PSAL champ last year
at 215, winning all of his league matches, eight via pin.
Timmy McCann
|
Sr.
|
Monsignor Farrell
|
138:
As a junior, McCann was 41-8 overall and won the May-
ors Cup and CHSAA titles at 125-pounds.
Sam Melikian
|
Jr.
|
Fordham Prep
|
126: He
moves up in weight class after winning the CHSAA state
championship at 119.
Rrok Ndokaj
|
Sr.
|
Monsignor Farrell
|
170: He
burst onto the scene as a junior, posting a 38-9 record
and winning the Mayors Cup and CHSAA titles at 160
pounds.
McZiggy Richards
|
Sr.
|
Wingate Educational
Campus
|
182: McZiggy won the PSAL and Mayors
Cup championships at 189 pounds in 2011.
C.J. Rodriguez
|
Sr.
|
Curtis
|
135: Finished 27-6 as
a junior, was runner-up in the Mayors Cup and captured
the PSAL title
WESTCHESTER/HV
Trey Aslanian
|
Jr.
|
Edgemont
|
113: The talented
junior was a state nalist last year and will try to lead an
Edgemont squad to a Section 1 title in Division 2.
Jacob Berkowitz
|
Sr.
|
Scarsdale
|
182: Berkow-
itz is arguably the best big man in Section 1. He will look
to nish his career with a solid performance on the big
stage.
Aaron Butler
|
Sr.
|
New Rochelle
|
170: Butler,
who won a Section 1 title at 160 pounds last season,
spearheads a talented Huguenots squad.
Shane Connolly
|
Sr.
|
Warwick Valley
|
138: The
senior is a four-time Section 9 champion and nished
second at Eastern States last season at 119 pounds.
Drew Longo
|
Jr.
|
Ardsley
|
126: The two-time
Section 1 champion placed fth at states last year and
second two seasons ago in Division 2. Heading into his
junior season, he has a career record of 102-19.
Mike Parise
|
Sr.
|
Brewster
|
106: Parise, who
boasts a career record of 117-21, received a wild card
bid to states last season after losing the lead in the nal
seconds of the 103-pound Section 1 nal to eventual
state champion Jimmy Duckham.
Danny Ventura
|
Sr.
|
Fox Lane
|
132: The senior
was a state nalist at 119 pounds last season and has
his eyes on the biggest prize this year.
Brian Realbuto
|
Sr.
|
Somers
|
152: Realbuto will
look to close out his legendary career as a three-time
state champion and ve-time section champ. Realbuto
won a national championship over the summer and holds
the Section 1 record with 230 career wins heading into
his senior season.
Dylan Realbuto
|
Jr.
|
Somers
|
120: The younger
Realbuto had a breakout season last year, winning his
rst section title and taking second in the state at 96
pounds.
Sam Speno
|
Sr.
|
Fox Lane
|
126: Speno was a
state nalist at 112 pounds last season and will be de-
termined to close out his stellar career with a state title.
wrestling
Compiled by Bob Badders (NJ), Dylan Butler (NYC), Isaac Cass (NY), Mike Gavin (LI), Jesse Quinlan (CT).
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ICE HOCKEY
The Tri-State Hits the Ice
Hockey players to watch
CONNECTICUT
Faireld Prep defenseman Tom Worsfeld
will be a big reason why the Jesuits have
a big chance to retain their title. A.J.
Unker, meanwhile, will handle the bulk of
the goal scoring for the Jesuits. Amity
Regionals Joe Bianchi, who was rst
team all-state a year ago, needs to step up
again if Amity expects to make another
state title run, considering Amity is in
Division 1 now. Kyle Wehmhoff scored
36 goals during the championship run
and has to produce similar numbers for
Staples continued improvement. Sean
Wilkinson of Ridgeeld is one of those
hockey/lacrosse hybrids that can also
score goals in bunches.
LONG ISLAND
Syosset sophomore Corey Hoffman is on
pace to smash his career-high mark from
last season (55 points) by potting 19 goals
and 20 assists in his rst six games in
2011-12. JT Forkin will lead the offen-
sive change for Long Beach and will be
one of many key parts to lead the Marines
to another state title. St. Anthonys
defenseman Jimmy Mazza leads a Friars
blue line that has averaged less than two
goals against per game. Dont get used
to seeing Smithtown goaltending tandem
Thomas Drapala and James Tenbrink
giving up multiple goalstheyll be the
difference-makers for the Bulls quest for a
Suffolk title. Port Washingtons Patrick
Luongo has kicked off the season on a
hot start, averaging four points per game.
NEW JERSEY
Pingry senior forward Pat Lackey is a
35-goal scorer who amassed 70 points last
year and is in line for an enormous senior
season. Delbarton junior forward John
Baiocco could have a breakout year after
he produced 17 goals and 37 points last
year as a sophomore. Delbarton senior
Tommy Muratore is the best defenseman
in the state on the best team. He netted
three goals and 23 points last year. Don
Bosco sophomore goaltender Jarred Liscio
posted a miniscule 2.00 GAA against great
competition, and will only get better from
here. Montgomery senior forward Kevin
Wanke is the top gunner on an outstand-
ing offensive squad in a great conference.
NYC
There might not be a better forward on
the ice this year than St. Joseph by the
Sea senior Michael Bronzo, who had 12
goals and 12 assists a year ago despite
missing three games with a concussion
Aaron Acosta was one of the most
dangerous forwards in his rst two years
at St. Francis Prep. St. Peters has an
excellent chance to repeat as CHSHL
B champs because all-star goaltender
Chris Buerkle returns Michael Donato
should be one of the top scorers in the B
this season If Monsignor Farrell makes
a return to the CHSHL Class A nals, for-
ward Sean Gargin will play a large role.
WESTCHESTER/HV
Sufferns John Redgate, a returning D-1
second-team all-state selection, totaled
14 goals and 17 assists as a junior in 2010.
Pelham senior forward Colin Reilly
racked up a team-high 52 points (28 G,
24 A) and was named to the D-2 all-state
rst team in 2010. While he will only
be a part-time player due to junior hockey
commitments, Sleepy Hollow/Irvington
defenseman Brett Pesce will be a serious
force. Suffern senior defenseman Steve
Scholer has the ability to take over a game
on both ends of the ice. Pelham senior
defenseman Matt Landis is always the
most imposing player in the ice.
Compiled by Dylan Butler (NYC), Isaac Cass (WHV), Brian Fitzsimmons (NJ), Mark Krulish (NJ), Tom Liodice (LI), John Malone (CT).
Morris Knolls defensman Billy Nichols
had 41 points last season.
Photo by by Mike Stobe
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Connecticut
1.
FaIr6eId Prep: The Jesuits are the defending
state champions and an absolute powerhouse. Prep
only loses ve seniors from its title-winning team a
year ago and will lean on defenseman Tom Worsfeld
and goal-scorer AJ Unker.
2.
New Canaan: The Rams lose a ton of talent from
a 25-1 season a year ago, but return senior captain
Jake Granito.
3.
Hamden: One of the states best programs con-
tinues to reload and will contend for another state
championship after being left out of the title game in
2010-11.
4.
St. Josepb: The Cadets had a dream season
last year and handed New Canaan its lone loss of
the season in the Division 1 nals after losing to the
Rams in the FCIAC nal.
5.
Notre Dame-FaIr6eId: Led by Nick Dupree,
one of the historically solid ice hockey programs in
Connecticut is looking for resurgence.
6.
RIdge6eId: Sean Wilkinson is one of the states
best players and will look to lead Ridgeeld deep into
the FCIAC and state tournament.
7.
DarIen: The Blue Wave have a chance to be in
every game this year due to the goaltending of Max
Rothston, a returning all-FCIAC player.
8.
Amity RegIonaI: Amity looks to continue with
playoff success despite the class change. Riley Hine
and Joe Bianchi will lead an experienced group going
forward.
9.
WatertownJPomperaug: The roster only has
a handful of seniors, but is experienced, with Ryan
Borsari leading the way.
10.
StapIesJWestonJSbeIton: Kyle Wehmhoff
was one of the states best at putting the puck in the
net and is a returning rst team all-FCIAC award win-
ner. He will be integral to Staples/Weston/Sheltons
success.
Long IsIand
1.
Long Beacb: The defending New York State
amateur hockey club champions are back in Nassau
County after competing out east in Suffolk in 2010-
11. The Marines are off to a strong start in Nassaus
Michelino Division and will be a consistent rst-place
contender.
2.
Syosset: The Braves fell in last years seminals,
but are off to an incredibly strong start and will chal-
lenge Long Beach for the top spot in the Michelino.
Sophomore Corey Hoffman has bolted out of the
gate with 35 points in his rst six games.
3.
St. Antbony's: The Friars will look to make a run
for their third consecutive CHSHL title. They are led
on the back end by defenseman Jimmy Mazza.
4.
PortIedge: The Panthers nished last year at
19-4 and return a talented group of offensive pow-
erhouses in Mike Conslato, Matt Crocket and Jesse
Schandler.
5.
SmItbtown: Smithtowns strength relies in its
goaltending tandem of Thomas Dapala and James
Tenbrink, and its shown in its rst 13 games of the
2011-12 season, by only giving up 25 goals.
6.
ConnetquotJSayvIIIe: The T-Birds returned
three full lines and are led by seniors Nick Russo,
Casey OLearn and Joe Bizzaro to compete with
Smithtown in the SCHSHL.
7.
Massapequa: The defending Michelino Division
champions have strong competition with Long
Beach and Syosset breathing down their necks. Joey
Bochichio leads the Chiefs offensive attack, while
Bobby Oldmixon heads up the blue line.
8.
Sacbem: After a slow start to the season, in which
the Arrows dropped their rst two contests, Sachem
has been on a roll and will look to hover around the
top three spots in Suffolk.
9.
East WIIIIston: Defense is the key for the de-
fending Liberty Division champions. Returning veter-
ans Jake Levy and Brian Engbarth lead the blue line
which has started its 2011-12 season with a nine-
game undefeated streak.
10.
OceansIde: The Sailors are the greatest threat
to dethrone East Williston for a Liberty Division
championship.
New Jersey
1.
DeIbarton: The top-ranked team in the Garden
State and four-time defending state champion, Del-
barton is the team to beat once again with most of the
squad returning for a shot at a ve-peat.
2.
Christian Brotbers Academy: James Mar-
tello, Daniel Malafronte and Brendan Van Riemsdyk
will be the go-to scorers this year for CBA, but the
Colts are deep and will get production from more
than one line.
3.
Don Bosco: Bosco is a program that continues
to rise and should be the favorite to win the Gordon
Conferences National Division this year.
4.
PIngry: The Big Blue had an outstanding season
last year, putting up a 10-1-1 league record and cap-
turing the Skyland Cup, before having their season
ended by Delbarton in the state playoffs.
5.
MorrIstown-Beard: The Crimson should be the
dominant team in the Mennen Division this season.
6.
MorrIs KnoIIs: The next wave of scorers in Con-
nor Manning and Jack Monahan will carry the offen-
sive load. Offensive defenseman Billy Nichols, who
racked up 41 points last year, will also be a force.
7.
Montgomery: The Cougars fell one game short
of a Public A state championship last year after a
seminal game with Morris Knolls that has become
an instant legend around the rinks of New Jersey.
8.
BrIck TownsbIp: The Green Dragons fell
to Middletown South in the Public B seminal last
March, but hope to erase that bitter memory with a
strong 2011-12 campaign.
9.
RIdge: The Red Devils are traditionally one of the
top public programs in New Jersey and they will be
excellent again this year.
10.
RandoIpb: The Rams are last seasons state
champion in the Public A bracket, and there never
seems to be a rebuilding year for them.
New York City
1.
MonsIgnor FarreII: Led by forwards Vinny
DiMare and Sean Gargin, the Lions are
poised to return to the CHSHL Class A nal.
2.
St. Josepb by tbe Sea: With goaltender Rob
Palumbo and sniper Mike Bronzo back, the Vikings
should be in the playoff mix again this year.
3.
Fordbam Prep: Its a new era in Fordham Prep
hockey with Willie Beck replacing Alan Pilla as head
coach.
4.
St. Peter's: Defending CHSHL Class B champi-
ons St. Peters lost Vin Conanan, who had 32 goals
and 11 assists, to graduation, but the Eagles return
all-star goaltender Chris Buerkle.
5.
HoIy Cross: After struggling in the CHSHL A
a year ago, the Knights have high expectations with
nine seniors, including forward Michael Donoto and
center Alan Mook.
6.
St. Edmund Prep: Five players graduated from
last years squad and they took a bulk of the scoring
with them, but back is senior goaltender Donald Mar-
chetti, who should keep the Eagles in every game.
7.
St. FrancIs Prep: Aaron Acosta, Patrick Schule
and Travis Lippert are back for the Terriers, who
should contend for the CHSHL B title.
8.
XaverIan: Expectations this year are sky high with
12 seniors on the Clippers roster, including senior
captain Eddie Mandala.
9.
XavIer: Senior defensemen Joe DAngelo and Ki-
ernan Ross anchor a young Knights squad eying a
return to the postseason.
10.
St. Raymond: Seniors Marcus Fratto and Tevin
Bazemore have made great strides since freshmen
and they lead a very young and inexperienced group.
Westchester/HV
1.
SuIIern: Players change but expectations remain
the same for Suffern, which has won 19 of the past
23 Section 1 Division 1 titles.
2.
PeIbam: Coach Ed Witzs squad was a question-
able call away from playing in last years NYS D-2 title
game. The Pelicans return every single key player
from 2010, so they have more than enough repower
to get back and nish the job in 2011.
3.
Mamaroneck: The Tigers return a stud goalie in
Brett Poniros, who had a breakout 2010 season with
a 2.19-goals against average. Look for junior forward
Peter Conley to pick up the slack on offense.
4.
Rye: The Rye faithful can take solace in the re-
turn of fearless forwards Ryan Rogers and Michael
Benincasa.
5.
Rye Country Day ScbooI: The Wildcats
return a good chunk of their roster and will be the
odds-on favorite to repeat.
6.
Monroe-Woodbury: Talented goalie Zach Zie-
linski returns for his senior season. The two-year start-
er posted a stellar 1.70-goals against average in 2010.
7.
Iona Prep: Veteran goalie Connor Barry, a
CHSHL rst-team all-star in 2010, will be key to Iona
Preps improvement.
8.
EastcbesterJTuckaboeJBronxvIIIe:
The Eagles will go as far as senior forwards Ian Pal-
frey and Mark Luciano can take them. In 2010, the
deadly duo combined for 48 goals and 49 assists.
9.
White PIaIns: Look for the Tigers to improve as
the season progresses and try and claw their way
back to the Section 1 D-1 title game.
10.
PearI RIver: The Pirates return their top two
leading scorers from last year in Chris Alexander (19
goals, 16 assists) and Michael Henry (19 goals, 16
assists). Lowell Hunt also gures to be one of the top
goalies in Section 1.
Compiled by Dylan Butler (NYC), Isaac Cass (WHV), Brian Fitzsimmons (NJ), Mark Krulish (NJ), Tom Liodice (LI), John Malone (CT).
ICE HOCKEY
34
Spotlighting Some of Winters Best
Here are just some of the standout athletes who will be competing at high schools throughout the
tri-state this winter. For complete coverage of all high school sports, log on to www.msgvarsity.com.
By Lauren Brill
In New Jersey, Paramus Catholic senior
Myasia Jacobs is expected to add to her
laundry list of accomplishments, which
includes a rst-place nish at the 2011
National Indoor Scholastic Champion-
ships at 60 meters and the state indoor ti-
tle at 55 meters. Theresa Picciallo of IHA
owns the Bergen County shot put record,
and this winter season has her sights set
on breaking more records and continuing
to build her legacy. Pascack Valley junior
Ben Malone entered the track scene last
year and immediately found success,
running 3200 meters in an impressive
9:24 last winter season. This season his
biggest competitors include Domenic
DAgostino of Wallington, Brad Paternos-
tro of Ramapo (NJ) and Chris Eltringham
of Ramsey.
In Westchester, Bronxville boasts sever-
al elite runners. Senior Dayton Flannery
is the defending Class C champion in
the 1600 while teammate and brother
John Flannery is the defending Class
C champion in the 3200. For the girls,
Bronxvilles Mary Cain is expected to
build on last winters success where she
became an All-American in the 800, n-
ishing sixth in the indoor nationals. Her
biggest competitor in Westchester will
be Mamaroneck All-American Anima
Banks, who nished fourth in the 800 at
the indoor nationals.
In the Hudson Valley, Suffern senior
Sarah Bowens won the Rockland Cham-
pionship, the Section 1 Class A Champi-
onship and the State Federation Champi-
onship in the long jump last year and will
look to repeat this year. Winslow Dorsain-
vil of Spring Valley will also be looking to
repeat. He went undefeated in the 2010-
11 season in the 55-meter dash before
winning his rst state federation title.
On Long Island, All-American Kelsey
Margey of Friends Academy, who ran
for Harborelds last year, will attempt
to defend her title as the 1500-meter in-
door state champion. Nearby, Brianna
Nerud of North Shore will be ghting
for that crown after she nished second
in the indoor 1500-meter race last year.
Michael Brunoforte of St. Anthonys re-
turns as one of the best pole vaulters in
the nation.
In New York City, Boys & Girls track star
Robert Rhodes helped his team win the
4x800 in the PSAL Indoor City Champion-
ships last year and is back for more. Med-
gar Evers Sandrae Farquharson, mean-
while, also had a rst-place nish at last
years PSAL Indoor City Championships,
winning the girls 300-meter race, and is a
front-runner this year as well.
Medgar Evers Sandrae Farquharson
Photo by Mike Stobe
In the Hudson Valley, Section 1 all-
around silver medalist Alexa Calandra
of Suffern will be back and is expect-
ed to be a top gymnast in the section.
Calandras teammates Sydney Hiller
and Tonianne Magnelli are also highly
skilled and experienced gymnasts. Kasey
Genovese will be a leader for Yorktown.
Genovese placed rst on the uneven bars
and third in the all-around at the Section
1 Championships last year. As a seventh-
grader Clarkstowns Shannon Berrigan
received all-league and all-section honors
and made the state team. Now in eighth
grade Berrigan is only getting better and
is notably strong on oor and beam.
On Long Island, Plainview freshman
Jordan Sack was the individual all-
around champion in Nassau County as
an eighth-grader in the 2010-11 season
and is expected to build on last years
success. All-state Bethpage senior Erin
Roach will provide her squad with lead-
ership and experience as she enters her
sixth season with the Golden Eagles.
Her best events include the uneven bars
and oor exercise.
In Connecticut, Wilton senior Chelsea
LeVander will be a force as the reign-
ing FCIAC all-around champion. At the
FCIAC championships last year, LeVander
dominated all four events, scoring a 9.3 on
the uneven bars, vault and oor exercise
and a 9.0 on beam for an overall all-around
score of 36.9. Dariens Katherine Mosher
will be one of LeVanders greatest threats.
She was the runner-up on the uneven bars
and third on the balance beam at last
years FCIAC Championships.
INDOOR TRACK
GYMNASTICS
35
As we move into the second half of the school year, the
exciting chase for The Challenge Championship really
begins to heat up. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, The
Challenge showcases the best and brightest students from 192
high schools throughout the tri-state area.
The Challenge includes schools from Long Island, the Bronx,
Brooklyn, Westchester/Lower Hudson Valley, New Jersey and
Connecticut, and airs every Sunday through Friday at 6:30 pm on
MSG Varsity.
Were proud to celebrate academics on MSG Varsity through
The Challenge and to provide these extremely bright students a
platform to showcase their talents with their communities, said
Theresa Chillianis, MSG Varsitys General Manager.
Already this season, The Challenge has been packed with
fantastic match-ups, nail-biting nishes and countless moments
to remember.
Each season I am blown away by the students intelligence
and their wide array of knowledge in so many diverse catego-
ries, said Jared Cotter, now in his third season as host of The
Challenge.
The winning teams from each region go on to The Challenge
Championship where they square off in a tri-state showdown.
The school awarded the title of Tri-State Champion will receive
$10,000 in prize money and each student participating in the nal
game will receive $500.
Dont miss The Challenge!
The tri-states best and brightest grab the spotlight
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FAN FAVORITES
Staying in and
watching a flick!
Whats your go-to movie on a stay-at-home night?
YOU
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Tell us at
magazine@msgvarsity.com
Lauren S. Clarkstown South (HV)
Lose Yourself by Eminem
Brandon P. Somers (HV)
Where the Hood by DMX
Zach R. Westhampton (LI)
Rack City by Tyga
Joe P. Central Islip (LI)
Requiem of a Dream by Mozart
Peter D. Fair Lawn (NJ)
The Motto by Drake/Lil Wayne
Sultan A. Old Bridge (NJ)
Headlines by Drake
Tiffany R. Hasbrouck Heights (NJ)
It Will Rain by Bruno Mars
Ari L. Jericho (LI)
Prelude/Angry Young Man by Billy Joel
Tim P. Arlington (HV)
Lord Knows by Drake
STUCK IN MY HEAD!
Songs you cant shake
Dylan C.
East Meadow (LI)
Friday Night Lights,
because its an amaz-
ing movie that gets me
pumped up for games.
Jerrell B. Saunders (W)
Transformers 3 is a re-
ally good movie with a lot of
action, ghting and drama
scenes. I enjoy watching it and
it never gets old.
Nicole W. Beacon (HV)
Finding Nemo, because I crack
up when Dory sings Just Keep
Swimming.
Karl R. Lawrence (LI)
Remember the Titans, because
Denzel Washington is such a great
actor. When they come together
towards the end of camp, its the
best. ... It makes me happy to have
the bond with my brothers on the
football team.
Thomas F. Spackenkill (HV)
Friday Night Lights, because it gives
me motivation to be better.
Bill M. Stepinac (W)
Rudy, because it portrays the small dog
with the biggest ght inside of him. That
is how I play in every game.
Nicole A. Glen Cove (LI)
Love & Basketball, because its a fantastic
movie that shows the passion of two kids
who love basketball, grow up falling in love
with each other, go off to college, play the
sport they love and enjoy every minute of it.
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Bernards victorious at USSBA Band Competition
By Jon Marcus Bernards Student Reporter
BERNARDSVILLEThe Bernards High School
Marching Band started off on the right foot
this year with a rst-place nish at Saturdays
USSBA Band Competition at Roxbury High
School. Bernards also won four of the ve cap-
tion awards: Best Music, Best Visual Perfor-
mance, Best Color Guard and Best Overall
Effect.
A wonderful performance by the marching
band students, said Marching Band Direc-
tor and Bernards High School Alumnus, Peter
DiCarlo. I am very proud of how hard the stu-
dents have been working since band camp in
August, and its great that they were recog-
nized for their efforts at the Roxbury Band Com-
petition.
DiCarlo is assisted by drum major Maddie
Grey and assistant drum major Sarah Ponessa.
The band section leaders are Harry Dempsey,
Jon Ben-Menachem, Adam Rosenstein, Matt
Hudson, Chris Maples, Pat Cozza and Jon Mar-
cus. The color guard captains are Vivian Mu
and Julie Robinson.
The Bernards High School Marching Band
will be performing this season in the presti-
gious Columbus Day Parade in New York City,
and at USSBA competitions at Giants Stadium,
Ridge High School and the New Jersey State
Championships in Union.
This years show features the music of the
Steely Dan, which showcases the songs, Reel-
ing in the Years, Rikki, Peg, and Josie.
Special thanks to MSG Varsity advisor Jon Simoneau!
West Essex football tackles something new
By Krista Liotti West Essex Student Reporter
Hurricane Irene tore through the East Coast on
Aug. 28, 2011, leaving homes in need of seri-
ous repair and residents in need of relief. The
worst of the storm for Essex County occurred
promptly after the rain subsided, as the Passaic
River gradually rose to levels greater than 23
feet, causing massive ooding in the surround-
ing towns. Faireld Township, still recovering
from damage due to extreme ood waters, was
one of the towns most impacted by the storm.
Days after the water receded, piles of furni-
ture, toys, and garbage lined the streets. Fair-
eld called out for help and luckily the West
Essex School District was there to answer the
much needed call.
Head varsity football coach Christopher
Benaquista, whose parents are residents of
Faireld, saw the drastic effects of the ood
and hoped to take immediate action. He asked
the football team if they would be interested in
providing aid for families affected by the ood
and all the boys agreed that it would be a great
idea. I just thought it would be a nice way to
use some of their muscle, Benaquista said.
Days later, the boys, equipped with plastic
gloves and paper towels provided by parents
of the players, went door to door offering their
help. The team lifted furniture to the sidewalk,
helped clean houses, and provided emotional
support to several families.
It was a great experience for everyone in-
volved, said senior football captain Stephen
ONeill. Those affected by the ood were able
to receive help and us as a team realized the im-
portance of teamwork and to appreciate what
we have.
The West Essex varsity eld hockey and
boys soccer teams also provided their help for
victims of the ood in Faireld.
Special thanks to MSG Varsity advisor Linda Grancagnolo!
HHS: Shine goes on
By Elaine Vilorio Hackensack Student Reporter
Ardent supporters of HHS drama department
and Hackensacks community theater pro-
gram are sure to remember last falls produc-
tion of Shine: A Broadway Review. This stu-
dent-run production, the rst in many years
in the Hackensack community, astounded its
audience with well-sung Broadway tunes and
passionate choreography. With the success
of last years production, it is no wonder that
Kylie Mowry, senior at HHS and director/pro-
ducer/choreographer of Shine, wished to do a
second show.
Shine: A Broadway Review was a showcase
of popular selections from Broadways best
musicals. However, the compilation of songs
was not miscellaneous. According to Kylie,the
unifying concept was inspiration; the major
theme being to be the best you can be. Even
the name itself was picked for a purpose, il-
lustrating the idea of shining in the moment.
Of course, assuming all of the responsi-
bilities of organizing a theatrical production
can be stressful. Although Kylies Shine suc-
cess can be attributed to her efforts, it is also
shared by the participation of two very spe-
cial teachers. Kylie credits Mr. Gaines, HHS
English teacher/newly-acclaimed author, and
Mrs. Platte, HHS new musical theater teach-
er, with helping her organize the show, from
chaperoning at rehearsals to giving feedback
when necessary.
It is noteworthy to mention that many peo-
ple were actually expecting Mr. John Zisa,
Hackensack High Schools former drama and
music teacher to return this school year. In re-
sponse to this statement, Kylie says, I have to
admit that I fought for Mr. Zisa to be rehired
this year for the position of Drama teacher, but
I do have to say that Mrs. Platte has been such
a wonderful teacher to me. I have only known
her for a short time, but I want to thank her
publicly for all that she has done. In addition
to her adult mentors, Kylie also gives credit
to Caitlin Wickner, her assistant director and
HHS junior, and Samantha Scelzo, a member of
her creative team and HHS senior, for work-
ing so hard and taking a lot of the pressure off
of me so I can focus!
This years coming production will be called
Shine: A Broadway Revue Goes On
Worry not, the word, revue, is not a typo.
It actually means a theatrical performance
comprised of songs, sketches, and dancing.
The term, revue, was actually meant to be
put in the title of the rst show, but, due to
a misunderstanding, the word, review, was
used instead...
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student reporters. We are recognizing some of our favorites here, but this is just a
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Demarest:
A helping hand in Haiti
By Carmella OHanlon
Demarest Student Reporter
Marissa Klein did not have the typical sum-
mer vacation. She spent the last two weeks of
August in Milot, Haiti, volunteering at a local
hospital with her dad, a doctor. Klein, a senior,
spent her time in Haiti working a full schedule.
From 8 to 10 a.m. I worked in the pharmacy
organizing pills; then from 10 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. I worked in the nutrition tent feeding
malnourished and neglected kids; after lunch
I shadowed my dad from 1:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.;
and then I helped in the OR from 4 p.m. to 5
p.m., Klein said
It was cool that I got to work in so many
different elds; I worked with burn patients,
in the OR, in the pediatric section, and with
optometrists, Klein said. She helped out at
the Visual Accuracy and Tenometry Center
and saw over 1000 people in just seven hours.
Kleins experience in Haiti opened her eyes
to what life is like in a struggling third-world
country. I had always watched documenta-
ries about the terrible conditions of the third
world countries, but stepping into a world of
poverty like that of Haiti was a complete eye
opener. It made me almost feel guilty for so
much we have here...
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story, log on to msgvarsity.com/ohanlon
Special thanks to MSG Varsity advisor Sheila Egan!
Carey Jazz jams for Diabetes
By Anthony Albanese and Ryan Van Manen H Frank Carey Student Reporters
On a brisk, overcast fall morning, members of
the H. Frank Carey High School Jazz Ensemble
brought sunshine to a crowd of thousands. On
Sunday, October 23, the Juvenile Diabetes Re-
search Foundation International held their an-
nual Walk to Cure Diabetes in Flushing Mead-
ows Corona Park, Queens.
JDRF wanted a musical act to get the partici-
pants red up for the walk, and the Carey Jazz
Ensemble delivered. The students and their
director, Hope Bagley, played jazz standards
and rock covers for the crowd, which was com-
prised of corporate and personal teams from
around the New York metro area.
I couldnt be more proud of the students
who played today, Ms. Bagley said. It takes
intelligence and experience to play a show like
this, and they conducted themselves like true
professionals. We were thrilled to play and to
contribute to such a great cause.
The Walk program is JDRFs agship fund-
raising endeavor, raising over $95 million na-
tionally last year through the support of over
500,000 participants. Locally, the Walk to Cure
Diabetes serves as the New York Chapters
most inuential community building and edu-
cational program reaching over 12,000 individ-
uals in the ve boroughs.
The Walks build important ties in the dia-
betes community and educate New Yorkers
regarding diabetes management, said Brian
Herrick, the JDRF representative with whom
Ms. Bagley worked to organize the music. We
were so glad to have the kids come out and play
for our event.
The Carey Jazz Ensemble is one of the
schools most visible student groups, with a
great history of playing in many places aside
from the school auditorium. The band goes on
an annual jazz pilgrimage to Berklee Colleges
High School Jazz Festival in Boston, where they
perform for professors, see a multitude of con-
certs and meet fellow jazz musicians from other
high schools around the country. The band reg-
ularly rehearses after school, and performs at
PTSA functions, Honor Society Inductions, and
other events...
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story, log on to msgvarsity.com/careyjazz
Special thanks to MSG Varsity advisor Tom Needham!
Chaminade: Young Flyers swim strongly
By Andrew Porrazzo Chaminade Student Reporter
Before moving up to varsity, the freshmen
swimmers must prove that they are able to
compete at a high level. In the early season, the
young Flyers have proved that they can.
The freshman Flyers started their season
with a 75-41 victory over St. Francis on Octo-
ber 8. John Pompay led the team with 18 points,
including a victory in the 50-yard back stroke.
The divers also performed strongly, headed by
Alexander Droesche, who scored 32.36 on his
dives.
Two days later, on October 10, the freshmen
defeated a strong St. Peters team 75-49. Mi-
chael Husch earned rst place in the 100-yard
freestyle while setting a personal record. Al-
exander Droesche once again performed well,
leading all divers with a score of 34.12.
On October 15, the Chaminade freshman
swimming and diving team faced its tough-
est opponent yet, Xaverian. John Pompay once
again performed outstandingly, earning rst
in the 100-yard individual medley event with
a time of 1:04:30. Alexander Droesche led the
divers, scoring 31.85. Grant Acruso earned rst
in the 50-yard buttery event while setting a
personal record with a time of 32.36 seconds. In
the 100-yard freestyle event, Andrew Hawkins
nished on top, winning the event by .32 sec-
onds with a time of 57.49. Overall, the freshman
swimming and diving team won the meet with
a score of 73-61.
It is early in the season, and we are already
doing very well, said coach Angelo Pelicone.
I hope that we can continue to win, and I am
looking forward to taking on the challenges
ahead.
Special thanks to MSG Varsity advisor Peter Dubon!
Holy Trinity advances to
NYCHSFL AA semi-nals
By Patrick McCormack
Holy Trinity Student Reporter
Senior Mike Williams returned the opening
kickoff for a touchdown and rushed for 120
yards to lead Holy Trinity to a 50-6 rout of St.
Peters in a NYCHSFL AA quarternal game
at Holy Trinity High School.
Williams added 13 tackles and a sack on
defense. Junior quarterback Chris Laviano
(9-for-13, 175 yards) threw three touchdowns
passes for the Titans.
Holy Trinity, which has now won three
straight contests, advanced to the seminals,
where it will host Kellenberg.
Williams got the Titans off to a great start
by taking the opening kickoff back 83 yards for
a score to give Trinity a 6-0 lead. The extra-
point attempt failed.
On their rst drive, Laviano connected
with junior Aiden Cicampolettano for a six-
yard touchdown reception. Laviano ran the
ball in for the two-point conversion and a 14-0
Titans lead...
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story, log on to msgvarsity.com/pmac
Special thanks to MSG Varsity advisor Ann-Marie Hoher!
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Perfection for Clarkstown North football
By Joey Fields Clarkstown North Student Reporter
The Clarkstown North Rams ended their per-
fect season with a 27-12 win over Yorktown.
The Rams played a great game on Saturday
at home to end the season undefeated at 7-0.
They are the rst Rams football team to be un-
defeated in over 15 years.
Steven Haber had a touchdown carry while
playing solid defense. The Rams were on the
1-yard line when Haber fumbled the ball in the
end zone and it was recovered by Michael Pena
for a touchdown. James Valle had a strong
rushing touchdown on a fumbled snap to give
the Rams a big lead. Valle also played big on
defense for the freshmen.
E.J Smith had a great game with one rush-
ing touchdown and a few important defensive
plays. Hopefully, this football team can contin-
ue on in the next three years to be a success-
ful Clarkstown North football team. They will
be looking forward to next season with some
players moving up to varsity and the rest to the
junior varsity squad.
Special thanks to MSG Varsity advisor David Kaminski!
North Salem: Erik Nicoletti Film Festival
By Emory Nager North Salem Student Reporter
On October 21, North Salem Middle/High School
will be sponsoring its rst ever Erik Nicoletti
Film Festival in honor of the 2007 graduate. Ju-
lie, Eriks sister and a current 11th grader, came
up with the idea as a tribute to her brother who
was tragically killed in a 2009 hit and run ac-
cident while a junior at the University of Tampa.
Julie remembers how Erik always went out
of his way to help others feel included. She re-
calls how excited Erik was when he attended
the 2009 Cannes Film Festival in France and
how he hoped to become a screenwriter. She
thought that a movie festival would be a great
way to help raise money for a lm production
and broadcast studio to be named in Eriks
honor.
Eriks mother, Dorothy Nicoletti, developed
the idea for the broadcast studio after talking to
Assistant Principal Dr. George Bovino. Nicoletti
had approached Dr. Bovino to ask about set-
ting up something in Eriks memory at the high
school. Erik was a great writer and hoped to
become a screenwriter after he graduated, she
said. He was crazy about movies and we (as a
family) went to at least three movies a month.
Dr. Bovino, who remembered Erik as fun
loving and a good student, mentioned that
he regularly has had to go to BOCES to create
North Salems broadcast because the school
lacked a facility. That is when Nicoletti told Dr.
Bovino, THAT is what Id love to have here in
the school. Hopefully, with funds raised from
the lm festival and other donations, there will
be enough money to start building the Erik Vin-
cent Nicoletti lm production and broadcast
studio....
Everyone hopes that the lm festival will
become an annual event and that the whole
community will take part. If you cannot attend,
please make a donation to:
EVN Foundation
North Salem Middle/High School
230 June Road, North Salem, NY 10560
All funds collected will be used towards the
creation of the studio. Please come out and
show your support for this worthwhile cause.
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Special thanks to MSG Varsity advisor Cynthia Sandler!
Dolese serves up
Mt Sinais rst win
By Shannyn K. Torbert
Mount Sinai Student Reporter
It was 2 p.m. at Mount Sinai High School, two
hours before the Lady Mustangs varsity volley-
ball team hit the court against the Southamp-
ton Mariners for the rst game of the season.
In two hours those creased rubber balls would
not be piled up in a rolling basket, but served,
passed and ying throughout the Mount Sinai
High School gym as the girls put in their all to
start off the season with a bang.
According to Jessica Lommiedieu, the team
was very much looking forward to playing, and
to bringing out onto the court the improve-
ments they had made the previous week at
practice. Coach Matthews said he was not ex-
actly sure what to expect, and that the team
is a bit rusty since this is the rst competition
of the season. Little did coach Matthews know
that the competition would end in victory in
the next few hours.
The rst game began with an ace by Caleigh
Dolese. The ball ew across the gym like a dart
to a bullseye and hit the ground like a ham-
mer to a nail. Within the rst two minutes of
the game, it was already 5-0 Mustangs. Dolese
continued to impress spectators and players
with her dagger-like serves, earning 22 straight
points before the Mariners were able to stop
her. The Mustangs kept racking up points as
the opposing team struggled to score.
The Mustangs were on re. Within the rst
ve minutes of Game 1, the score becomes 11-
0. Then, an intense volley ensues and the Mari-
ners receive the point.
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Special thanks to MSG Varsity advisor Daniel Tappin!
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Hawthorne:
Who shot J.F.K?
By Mahin Chowdhury
Hawthorne High School Student Reporter
Conspiracy court rooms to determine who
killed John F Kennedy were held in Matthew
Corvos 1960s to 1990s history elective course
at Hawthorne High School on October 17.
In each class, groups were assigned possible
suspects that may have killed JFK. They pre-
sented their cases to try to prove or disprove
who was responsible for the assassination.
From the CIA to the FBI to the KGB, all conspir-
ators were presented and cross-examined. Fac-
ulty members were also invited to act as jurors.
The JFK assassination project we just com-
pleted was a lot of fun and very insightful on sev-
eral different conspiracies, Steve Walls said. It
made you feel like you were a part of a real court
case and required stern attention and facts.
Walls feels like this is a good exercise for
future classes to do. I denitely recommend
this project to future classes because they will
learn so many interesting theories surround-
ing JFKs assassination and be able to talk
thoroughly about this unfortunate event to fu-
ture generations, teaching them the facts that
they may think is so old considering the age
difference, Walls said...
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Special thanks to MSG Varsity advisor John DiLonardo!
Immaculata raises funds for Liberian parish
By Justin Mathai Immaculata Student Reporter
Somerville, NJImmaculata High School wel-
comed Father Foster Gardiner, a Catholic priest
from Liberia, to their school. Father Foster is
the leader of a parish and a school for Liberian
children. During his visit, he spoke to students
about the difculties many children must face
in Liberia, such as the lack of electricity and
accessible education.
The Immaculata Mission Club, under the
guidance of moderator Ms. Joann Fantina,
helped raise $1,000 for Father Fosters school.
The money will be used to provide education
for his approximately 1,500 students, grades
kindergarten through 12. The annual cost per
student is one $128,
which covers the cost
of books and school
supplies, among other
things. In addition to
the money raised by the
Mission Club, the the-
ology students of Ms.
Christine Hearn suc-
ceeded in raising anoth-
er $300 on their own.
To further assist Fa-
ther Foster, Immaculata,
in conjunction with the
Immaculate Concep-
tion parish and theology
teacher Mrs. Patricia
Jannuzzi, will be hosting a shoe drive. One of
the issues Father Fosters students face is the
long, sometimes two-hour walk to school each
day. Many do not have enough money to pur-
chase shoes and suffer from preventable foot
injuries and infections.
The shoe drive will begin on Tuesday, No-
vember 1 and end on Wednesday, November
30. The drive is open to the public and dona-
tions of new or gently used sneakers, shoes,
and boots can be dropped off at the Immacu-
late Conception Church on 35 Mountain Ave-
nue, Somerville NJ, 08876
Special thanks to MSG Varsity advisor Terry Kuboski!
Preston:
Preston goes homeless
By Kelly Simpson Preston Student Reporter
On a beautiful Saturday morning, Preston stu-
dents from all grades went out to face a cold,
early-October morning to transform the back-
yard into a city of cardboard. The goal was to
build a house out of cardboard and duct tape
and spend all day in the box, trying to gain
some insight on how homeless people man-
age to get through each day. They were given
scenarios and a few pennies to get themselves
through the 10 hours spent outside in the ele-
ments. Every hour, Ms. Dekaljo, religion teach-
er and Compassion Connection co-moderator,
would read statistics aloud about the homeless
and the marginalized; she would then lead the
students in prayer.
The event, sponsored by Compassion Con-
nection, was held to raise money and aware-
ness for the homeless and marginalized. The
funds donated from Card Board City, as well as
the other events to come throughout the year,
will go to Lamp Ministries. Lamp Ministries is
an organization that brings food, supplies, and
spiritual support into areas of the city where
homelessness is a very serious problem (see
www.lampministries.org)...
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Special thanks to MSG Varsity advisor Craig Youngren!
Old Bridge reects on historic season
By Anthony Chiusano Old Bridge Student Reporter
As Mike Anastasio watched his senior short-
stop, Tyler Amato, eld a simple ground ball at
the end of the game, the varsity baseball coach
came to realization that his team had achieved
their preseason goal of winning a Greater Mid-
dlesex Conference (GMC) title.
To Anastasio, the game-clinching play,
made on June 1, 2011 against South Plaineld,
appeared to happen in slow motion. I knew it
was going to be an out, the coach said, but it
took forever to happen.
The 3-2 victory marked the rst GMC cham-
pionship in Old Bridge baseball history. Anas-
tasio said that he believes the teams senior
leadership and pitching enabled them to win
the tournament.
The seniors knew how to handle the pres-
sure, and they were familiar in how to win
close games, Anastasio said. In my seven
years, I have never had a team with that kind
of depth.
He added that their rotation, which includ-
ed three stud pitchers, allowed the team to
win a lot of games. In particular, the coach
praised senior pitcher Jon Young, who Anasta-
sio said shut down one of the best offenses in
the state in South Plaineld.
We fought hard in ever game and never
lost our guard, Young said about his teams
success.
The coach said he believed his team had a
chance of winning GMCs before the season.
I knew we were deep on the mound and that
our pitching would help us compete, Anasta-
sio said, adding, we hit just enough.
Anastasio acknowledged the signicance of
many of the seniors of the team ending their
high school playing careers with GMC titles.
That was the best part of the whole thing,
he said. They deserved it and it was so much
fun to watch their reactions.
When the nal out was made, I had a surge
of thoughts rushing through my mind, all tell-
ing me that our hard work had nally paid off,
Young said. It was a great feeling.
Anastasio said the teams dening moment
in the season came when they overcame a six
run decit to beat Kearny 7-6.
At that point we believed we could do any-
thing, Anastasio said.
As for the next season, Anastasio believes
that his players can get better everywhere.
However, he also said the biggest challenge
will be replacing the seniors from last years
team who were lost to graduation. We lost a
lot of guys, he said, and thats tough for any
team to overcome.
Special thanks to MSG Varsity advisor Steve Gajewski!
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