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2013 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
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SCHEDULES
WEEK ONE
Friday, Sept. 6
Aquinas at Timon 7 p.m. NON-L
Kearney at Canisteo-Greenwood 7:30 p.m. NON-L
Canisius (6) at McQuaid 7:30 p.m. NON-L
East at Hilton 7 p.m. NON-L
Finney at Pembroke 7 p.m. NON-L
Franklin at Irondequoit 7 p.m. NON-L
McQuaid at Canisius 7:30 p.m. NON-L
Pal-Mac at Wayne 7 p.m. FL-E
Penn Yan at Newark 7:15 p.m. FL-E
Waterloo at Geneva 7 p.m. FL-E
Midlakes at ER/Gananda 7 p.m. FL-E
Lyons at Mynderse 7 p.m. FL-W
Marcus Whitman at Clyde-Savannah 7:30 p.m. FL-W
Rush-Henrietta at Web. Schroeder 7 p.m. MON I
Churchville-Chili at Victor 7 p.m. MON II
Penfield at Brockport 7 p.m. MON II
Arcadia at Eastridge 7 p.m. MON III
Canandaigua at HF-L 7 p.m. MON III
Saturday, Sept. 7
Batavia at Edison 1:30 p.m. NON-L
Red Jacket vs. UPrep at BK 12 p.m. NON-L
South Seneca at Dundee 1 p.m. FL-W
Fairport at Web. Thomas 7 p.m. MON I
Pittsford at Gates-Chili 7 p.m. MON I
Spencerport at Athena 2 p.m. MON II
Brighton at Olympia 2 p.m. MON III
WEEK TWO
Thursday, Sept. 12
Gates-Chili at Fairport 5 p.m. MON I
Athena at Penfield 5 p.m. MON II
Brockport at Irondequoit 7 p.m. MON II
Eastridge at Brighton 7:45 p.m. MON III
Friday, Sept. 13
Canisius at Aquinas 7:30 p.m. NON-L
Finney at Alexander 7 p.m. NON-L
Wayne at Midlakes 7 p.m. FL-E
Newark at Waterloo 7 p.m. FL-E
Geneva at Pal-Mac 7 p.m. FL-E
ER/Gananda at Penn Yan 7 p.m. FL-E
Red Jacket at Lyons 7 p.m. FL-W
Dundee at Marcus Whitman 7 p.m. FL-W
Web. Thomas at Hilton 7 p.m. MON I
Victor at Spencerport 7 p.m. MON II
HF-L at Batavia 7:30 p.m. MON III
East at McQuaid 7:30 p.m. RCAC
Saturday, Sept. 14
Rush-Henrietta at Marshall 1 p.m. NON-L
Churchville-Chili at Arcadia 2 p.m. NON-L
Mynderse at UPrep at BK 7 p.m. NON-L
Clyde-Savannah at South Seneca 1 p.m. FL-W
Web. Schroeder vs. Pittsford at Fisher 7 p.m. MON I
Olympia at Canandaigua 2 p.m. MON III
WEEK 3
Friday, Sept. 20
Mynderse at Clyde-Savannah 7:30 p.m. FL-W
Lyons at Marcus Whitman 7 p.m. FL-W
Wayne at Newark 7:15 p.m. FL-E
Midlakes at Geneva 7 p.m. FL-E
Penn Yan at Waterloo 7 p.m. FL-E
Pittsford at Hilton 7 p.m. MON I
Rush Henrietta at Web. Thomas 7 p.m. MON I
Web. Schroeder at Gates-Chili 7 p.m. MON I
Churchville-Chili at Brockport 7 p.m. MON II
Brighton at Batavia 7:30 p.m. MON III
Saturday, Sept. 21
Canandaigua at Fairport 7 p.m. NON-L
Penfield at Franklin 1:30 p.m. NON-L
UPrep at South Seneca 1 p.m. NON-L
Ursuline (Ohio) at Aquinas 1 p.m. NON-L
Pal-Mac at ER/Gananda 1 p.m. FL-E
Red Jacket at Dundee 1 p.m. FL-W
Spencerport at Irondequoit 3 p.m. MON II
Victor at Athena 3 p.m. MON II
Arcadia at HF-L 2 p.m. MON III
Eastridge at Olympia 3 p.m. MON III
Edison at McQuaid 7:30 p.m. RCAC
WEEK 4
Tuesday, Sept. 24
Wilson at Web. Schroeder 7 p.m. NON-L
Friday, Sept. 27
Eastridge at Victor 7 p.m. NON-L
Marcus Whitman at Mynderse 7 p.m. FL-W
Penn Yan at Wayne 7 p.m. FL-E
Waterloo at Pal-Mac 7 p.m. FL-E
Geneva at ER/Gananda 7 p.m. FL-E
Newark at Midlakes 7 p.m. FL-E
Athena at Churchville-Chili 7 p.m. MON II
HF-L at Brighton 7:45 p.m. MON III
Saturday, Sept. 28
Dundee at UPrep at BK 3 p.m. NON-L
Aquinas at St. Joe's 1 p.m. NON-L
Holley at Finney 1:30 p.m. NON-L
Clyde-Savannah at Lyons 1 p.m. FW-W
South Seneca at Red Jacket 1 p.m. FW-W
Gates-Chili at Rush Henrietta 2 p.m. MON I
Hilton at Fairport 2 p.m. MON I
Web. Thomas at Pittsford at Sutherland 2 p.m. MONI
Brockport at Spencerport 2 p.m. MON II
Irondequoit at Penfield 2 p.m. MON II
Batavia at Canandaigua 2 p.m. MON III
Olympia at Arcadia 2 p.m. MON III
McQuaid at Wilson 2 p.m. RCAC
WEEK 5
Friday, Oct. 4
Spencerport at Brighton 7:45 p.m. NON-L
UPrep at Marcus Whitman 7 p.m. NON-L
Geneva at Penn Yan 7 p.m. FL-E
ER/Gananda at Newark 7:15 p.m. FL-E
Pal-Mac at Midlakes 7 p.m. FL-E
Waterloo at Wayne 7 p.m. FL-E
Red Jacket at Mynderse 7 p.m. FW-W
Dundee at Clyde-Savannah 7:30 p.m. FW-W
Lyons at South Seneca 7 p.m. FW-W
Athena at Brockport 7 p.m. MON I
Gates-Chili at Web. Thomas 7 p.m. MON I
Web. Schroeder at Hilton 7 p.m. MON I
Victor at Irondequoit 7 p.m. MON II
Eastridge at Batavia 7:30 p.m. MON III
Olympia at HF-L 7 p.m. MON III
Saturday, Oct. 5
Aquinas vs. Pittsford at Fisher 7 p.m. NON-L
Rush-Henrietta at Fairport 7 p.m. MON I
Churchville-Chili at Penfield 3 p.m. MON II
Arcadia at Canandaigua 3 p.m. MON III
McQuaid at Franklin 3 p.m. RCAC
WEEK 6
Friday, Oct. 11
Kearney at Livionia 7:30 p.m. NON-L
Marshall at Gates-Chili 7 p.m. NON-L
UPrep at Lyons 7 p.m. NON-L
ER/Gananda at Waterloo 7 p.m. FL-E
Newark at Pal-Mac 7 p.m. FL-E
South Seneca at Marcus Whitman 7 p.m. FL-W
Web. Thomas at Web. Schroeder 7 p.m. MON I
Brockport at Victor 7 p.m. MON II
HF-L at Eastridge 7 p.m. MON II
Irondequoit at Churchville-Chili 7 p.m. MON II
Penfield at Spencerport 7 p.m. MON II
Canandaigua at Brighton 7 p.m. MON III
Saturday, Oct. 12
Aquinas at McQuaid 2 p.m. NON-L
Athena at Olympia 2 p.m. NON-L
Notre Dame at Finney 1:30 p.m. NON-L
Clyde-Savannah at Red Jacket 1 p.m. FL-W
Mynderse at Dundee 1 p.m. FL-W
Midlakes at Penn Yan 1 p.m. FL-E
Wayne at Geneva 7 p.m. FL-E
Batavia at Arcadia 2 p.m. MON II
Fairport vs. Pittsford at Fisher 7:30 p.m. MON I
Hilton at Rush Henrietta 2 p.m. MON I
WEEK 7
Friday, Oct. 18
East at Brockport 7 p.m. NON-L
HFL at Livonia 7:30 p.m. NON-L
St. Francis (6) at Aquinas 7 p.m. NON-L
UPrep at Clyde-Savannah 7 p.m. NON-L
Midlakes at Waterloo 7 p.m. FL-E
Newark at Geneva 7 p.m. FL-E
Penn Yan at Pal-Mac 7 p.m. FL-E
Wayne at ER/Gananda 7 p.m. FL-E
South Seneca at Mynderse 7 p.m. FL-W
Fairport at Web. Schroeder 7 p.m. MON I
Hilton at Gates-Chili 7 p.m. MON I
Penfield at Victor 7 p.m. MON II
Saturday, Oct. 19
Wilson at Web. Thomas 7 p.m. NON-L
Marcus Whitman at Red Jacket 1 p.m. FL-W
Lyons at Dundee 1 p.m. FL-W
Pittsford at Rush Henrietta 3 p.m. MON I
Irondequoit at Athena 3 p.m. MON II
Spencerport at Churchville-Chili 7 p.m. MON II
Batavia at Olympia 3 p.m. MON III
Brighton at Arcadia 3 p.m. MON III
Canandaigua at Eastridge 3 p.m. MON III
McQuaid at Marshall 1 p.m. RCAC
McQuaid coach Dan Bates instructs players during an offensive line drill at a recent practice. The former assistant is in his first season as head coach.
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KNIGHTED
Story and Photos by Bryan Sullivan
bsullivan@messengerpostmedia.com| @MPN_BSullivan
Dan Bates is now
charged with leading a
McQuaid tradition of
power running with
hopes of its first title
since the 1970s
T
o say that Dan
Bates has en-
joyed his 30-year
coaching career
in Section 5
might be an un-
derstatement.
The veteran offensive line coach
has eagerly awaited the fall so he
could get back on the football
field to work not only with some
of the areas top players, but out-
standing head coaches.
This offseason though, Bates
knew he needed to be more
than just the right-hand man on
the sideline. He
wanted to take the
lead at one of Section
5s most consistent
programs, and help
them end a section-
al drought of 25
years.
Bates took over at
McQuaid this offsea-
son, hoping to lead
the Knights to their
first sectional title
since 1978. McQuaid
hosts Canisius (Sec-
tion 6) at 7:30 p.m.
Friday in their sea-
son opener.
At first I didn t
want the job, after a
while they hadn t
named a head coach and I revis-
ited the conversation I had
with (the schools administra-
tion) and decided to step up and
take it, said Bates, who joined
the McQuaid coaching staff in
2010. It was my way of doing
something for the school and
my part. We have a bunch of
great young men and they need
to be coached.
Bates is one of the areas most
highly respected line coaches, as
his Knights have paved the way
for some of Section 5s top run-
ning backs in recent seasons, in-
cluding the Jenkins brothers
and Cory Parker. You can expect
the same brand of smashmouth
football fromBates, who called
this offense a running backs
dream because tailbacks often
receive 20 to 30 carries per
game.
He fits in with what Mc-
Quaid is, said senior kicker
Will Mahar, who is being re-
cruited by several Division I
schools. Hes a great guy who
has good faith. Coach Bates is
selfless. He is always helping out,
extending his hand. We had a lot
of seniors step up in the offsea-
son and take leadership in our
workouts too.
Senior Dave DAngelo will
look to carry the load for the
running backs, with help from
fullbacks Cole Purpura and
Zach Poudrier. The talented re-
turning skill position players
will cause plenty of nightmares
for defensive co-
ordinators.
Quarterbacks
John Vanden
Brul and Mark
Nozzi return af-
ter seeing signif-
icant playing
time last season.
Mahar is also ex-
pected to be the
teams top receiv-
er.
We are pretty
well-rounded,
said Purpura,
who also starts
at linebacker.
Our defense is
pretty good.
Everything is
coming together, not just this
week but at camps over the
summer.
Despite 15 returning starters
(eight on offense, seven de-
fense), questions remain about
the Knights offensive and defen-
sive lines, where the teamcould
have inexperienced players in
key slots to open the season.
Seniors Miles Powe and Josh
Moore will anchor the offensive
and defensive lines.
Poudrier and Clement Lewis
will join Purpura at linebacker
in the teams 4-3 defense. DAn-
gelo and Mahar lead the second-
ary.
We had good teamchemistry
last year, but this year we had to
work on it, Vanden Brul said.
So far in camp it has come to-
gether much better than we
thought it would.
The Knights certainly had
their chances to break the sec-
tional title drought in four years
under former head coach Bob-
by Bates. McQuaid lost twice in
the sectional finals and suffered
a double-overtime loss to even-
tual Class Achampion Eastridge
in the semifinals last fall.
The Knights have their work
cut out for them early in the
year, as they open with one of
Section 6s top programs. Mc-
Quaid opens Rochester City
Athletic Association play against
East, who defeated the Knights
in week six last season.
We play tough games, but we
are going to do our very best,
DAngelo said. We expect to
win, be fearless, play our game
and see what happens. We have
to play with no regrets.
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McQuaid assistant coach Gary Parisi instructs players during a recent practice at McQuaid. The
Knights open the season at Friday when they host Canisius (Section 6).
He fits in with
what McQuaid is.
Hes a great guy
who has good
faith. Coach Bates
is selfless. He is
always helping
out, extending his
hand.
Will Mahar
McQuaid senior kicker
on new coach Dan Bates
Members of the McQuaid football team work on a drill during a recent practice.
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INDEPENDENTS/RCAC
AQUINAS INSTITUTE LIL IRISH
CLASS/LEAGUE: Class AA, Independent
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 7-4, Section 5 Class AA Champion, lost in State
Quarterfinals to Orchard Park
COACH/YEAR: Chris Battaglia/18th Year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Jake Zembiec, So., QB; Donato Clemente, Sr., RB/FS;
Mike Holley, Sr., DT; Emilio Zuniga, Sr., DT; Luch Pietropaolo, Sr., RB; Alonzo Turney,
Sr., WR/CB; Alex Bianchi, Sr., WR/P; Nick Velte, Jr., T; Anthony Price, Sr., G; Charlie
Rist, Sr., LB; Al-Tron Webb, Sr., LB.
KEY LOSSES: Billy Lombardi, RB; James Hedger, G/DE; Alec Clanton G/DE; Ishmael
Cox, SS.
KEY NEWCOMERS: A.J. LoBrutto, Jr., LB.
OFFENSIVE STYLE: Spread
DEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-3
COACHS COMMENTS: We will be playing the toughest schedule we have played in
the last eight years and it is going to take a lot of work to accomplish our goals.
BISHOP KEARNEY KINGS
CLASS/LEAGUE: Class DD, Livingston 2
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 2-6, did not qualify
COACH/YEAR: Eddie Long/5th
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Jo Jo Gause, Sr., WR/OLB; Tyler Kirton, Sr., QB/S; Ardell
Brown, Jr., WR/DB; Jalen Long, Jr., WR/S; Josh Jackson, So., OL/LB; Tre Johnson, Sr.;
Jalik Jones, Sr., LB.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Branden Kellam, Jr, WR/OLB; Dahmir Pross, Fr., RB/DB; Titus
Jones, Fr., OL/DL.
KEY LOSSES: Chris Archie, RB/SS; Andre Wilson, OL/LB; PV Norflee, WR/DB; Alvin
English.
COACHS COMMENTS: Looking for solid leadership from my upper classmen, espe-
cially from the QB position. We must play better up front. We must be able to stop the
run, embrace and handle all adversity that comes our way.
FINNEY-NORTHSTAR FALCONS
CLASS/LEAGUE: Class D, Independent
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 3-6, Lost to Oakfield-Alabama in Connor and Ferris Bowl
Championship.
COACH/YEAR: Joe Marchand/12th
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Tommy Slattery, Sr., TE/DB; Jon Weiting, Sr., OL; Chase
McElroy, Jr., OL/DL; Colby Gerace, Jr., OL/LB; Zac Haas, Sr., QB/DB; Greg Messer, Sr.,
RB/LB; Mike Jones, Jr., RB/LB; Simeon Heard, So., DB.
KEY NEWCOMERS:
OFFENSIVE STYLE: Wishbone
COACHS COMMENTS: We have missed sectionals the last 3 years. We believe our
speed and size might get us back into sectionals. We need to stay healthy and improve
on our fundamentals.
MCQUAID JESUIT KNIGHTS
CLASS/LEAGUE: Class A, RCAC
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 5-4/Lost to Eastridge in Class A semifinals
COACH/YEAR: Dan Bates/First Year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: John Vanden Brul, Sr., QB; Mark Nozzi, Sr., QB; Will
Mahar, Sr., WR/K; Miles Powe, Sr., OT/DE; Cole Purpura, Sr., FB/LB; Dave DAngelo,
Sr., RB/DB; Zach Poudrier, Jr., FB/LB; Josh Moore, Sr., OG/DT; Clement Lewis, Sr., LB.
OFFENSIVE STYLE: Power
COACHS COMMENTS: We have a great bunch of young men, and we have put
together a good coaching staff. We are going to be really inexperienced on the offen-
sive and defensive line, but we have two good quarterbacks. We have motivation to get
back and play at (Sahlens Stadium) for sectionals.
FAIRPORT RED RAIDERS
CLASS/LEAGUE: Class AA, Monroe County Division 1
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 3-5, lost to Hilton in Class AA quarterfinals
COACH/YEAR: David Whitcomb/4th year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Marques Young, John Horne, Jon Kreskey, James
Liebenow, Kevin Foskett, Robbie Dewind, Caleb Robbins, Trevor Sepp.
KEY LOSSES: Colton Kells; Kevin Vaughn; Chris Hoke; Jack Sanna
KEY NEWCOMERS: Byron Waddell, Jahadi Prior, Jon Pedro, Cory Mack, Roper Rose
OFFENSIVE STYLE: Option
COACHES COMMENTS: Team has a great work ethic. Good team speed, kicking
game.League will be balenced. Pittsford the team to beat.
GATES CHILI SPARTANS
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 4-5, Did not qualify for sectionals
COACH/YEAR: Jason Benham/23rd year (12th as head coach)
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Ryan Ellis, Sr., WR/DB; Isaiah Brown, So., RB/FS;
Martin Peace, Sr., OL/LB; Jacquis Webb, Sr., OL/DL; Joshua Hurley, Sr., OL/LB; Myles
McFadden, Jr., TB/LB.
KEY LOSSES: CJ Palozzi, RB/LB.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Joshua Mack, So., RB/DB; Anthony Clark, Jr., WR/LB.
OFFENSIVE STYLE: Pro I with many different formations and packages
COACHS COMMENTS: The kids and the coaches are tired of not being in the post-
season mix. If we can get the ball in the hands of our athletes we will be able to finish
drives. Defensively we are more experienced and bigger than last year!
HILTON CADETS
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 7-2/Lost in semifinals
COACH/YEAR: Rich Lipani /25th year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: August Schwartzmeier, OL/DL; Jake Reed, OL/DL; Jack
Anten, QB/DE; Ricky Lipani, OLB/FL; Josh Crocetti, DB/FL.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Justin Clayton, C/LB; Ted Lawson, FB/LB; Reide Metzger,
DE/WR.
KEY LOSSES: DJ Logory, QB; Derek Richards, RB; Jake Brickler, LB; Andy Miller, LB.
OFFENSIVE STYLE: Balanced with a power run game
DEFENSIVE STYLE: Attacking 4-4
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PITTSFORD PANTHERS
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 8-2, Lost to Aquinas in the Class AA finals
COACH/YEAR: Keith Molinich/7th Year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Mac Atkins, Sr., WR; Charlie Shuman, Sr., OL; Sam
Ignaczak, Sr., OL; Whit Knickerbocker, Sr., TE/LB; Brandon Barker, Jr., FS/FB; Bryce
Genier, Sr., DL; Colton Cuifo, Sr., RB; Maleka Gunawardena, Sr., DB.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Jack Wallman, Jr., QB; Stephen Rhodes, Jr., RB; Jesse Connors,
Jr., WR/TE; Brady Hoyt, Jr., SS; Tom OGrady, Jr., C.
OFFENSIVE STYLE: Power run game
DEFENSIVE STYLE: Blitzing/attacking style
COACHS COMMENTS: This is a great bunch of young men. The players have worked
extremely hard over the spring and summer months looking forward to a competitive
year.
RUSH-HENRIETTA ROYAL COMETS
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 8-1/Lost to Aquinas in Class AA semifinals
COACH/YEAR: Joe Montesano/9th Year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: John Fecik, Jr., LB; Dekwon Wilson, Soph., TB; Jared
Gerbino, Soph., QB.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Fardan Allen, Jr., RB/LB; Todd LaRocca, Soph., WR/DB; Jojo
Ortiz, Soph., WR/DB.
COACHS COMMENTS: Looking forward to building a new team. Many new faces
with the graduation of 31 seniors provides our players with the opportunity to com-
pete each day and earn spots. Positive practice habits will be key for us to improve on
a daily basis. Gerbino and Wilson are tremendous athletes for sophomores.
WEBSTER SCHROEDER WARRIORS
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 4-5
COACH/YEAR: Kali Watkins/4th Year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Michael Joiner, Zach Withers, Kyle Sofia, Jake Whiteford,
Damon Neill, Brett Zilliox, Jacob Bogert, Andrew Bardusch, Ryan Harris, Will Blake,
Billy VanAppeldorn.
KEY LOSSES: Earl Blackmon, Jake Guy, Chris Perez.
KEY NEWCOMERS: BamAkinniyi, RB/WR; Brett Segala, QB; Brandon Gartland, WR;
Charlie Leone, OL/DL.
COACHS COMMENTS: The Warriors underwent tough but inspiring off-season. The
heart of this team beats with the senior class and they have a renewed outlook on
family/unit pride. It's a joy to come to practice and watch this team embrace all the
good that comes from this game.
WEBSTER THOMAS TITANS
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 3-5, 1st round sectional loss to R-H
COACH/YEAR: Scott Deuschle/12th year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: David Angie, Rec/DB; Hayden Maltese, RB/LB; Steven
Zaccardo, RB/DB; Anthony Zona, OL/DL; Jason Indovina, OL/LB.
KEY LOSSES: TJ Syracusa, OL/DL; Adam Schempp, REC/DB; Max Kowal, TE/DE;
Tyler Carges, REC/DB; Alex Armstrong, RB/DB; Jack Bezek RB/LB.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Alex Hutchings, REC/DB; Yousif Shwetar, OL/DE; Sam Greenlee,
REC/DB; Ryan Flynn, REC/DB; Patrick LeMoine, REC/DB.
OFFENSIVE STYLE: Spread & multiple
COACHS COMMENTS: Many players in new roles and positions but our returners
are solid players. Excited about this group great work ethic and team chemistry
developing.
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BROCKPORT BLUE DEVILS
CLASS/LEAGUE: Class A, Monroe County Division 2
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 8-1, lost in semifinals to Canandaigua
COACH/YEAR: Scott Nugent/2nd year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Damon Beaver, DE/OL; Jordan Blocker, OL; Andy Reed,
RB/DT; Cam Calderelli, OL/DL; Adam Bonisteel, RB/LB; Justis Blocker, TE/DE; Matt
Prest, WR/S.
KEY LOSSES: Denzel Knight, Tom Sydeski, Mike Myers, Frank Marcera.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Josh Michels, QB; Jake Fey, RB/LB; TJ Rowe, RB/DB; Carlton
Ekiyor, WR/DB; Chris Sadoma C/DL.
OFFENSIVE STYLE: Multiple
COACHS COMMENTS: We need to find replacements for graduated big-play play-
ers in order to compete this year.
CHURCHVILLE-CHILI SAINTS
CLASS/LEAGUE: Class A, Monroe County Divison 2
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 3-5/Lost in first round of sectionals
COACH/YEAR: Paul Dick/24th year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: John Iacucci, Sr., QB; Sam Eagan, Sr., OT/DT; Mike
Caternolo; Jake Mortier; Paul Fricano; Austin Corriea; Kevin Daniszewski
KEY LOSSES: We lost two key receivers and a starting running back.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Miles McKinney, Will Gipson, Luke Tomczyk
OFFENSIVE STYLE: Multiple. We like to establish the run.
GREECE ATHENA TROJANS
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 4-5/Lost to Brockport in semifinals
COACH/YEAR: Rob Cerone/19th year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Ricky Federico, TB/CB; Kenny Coucil, OT/DT; David
Pavone, OT/LB; Jake Wiegand, FL/CB; Unis Ashkar, OG/DE; Jason Giordano, C/DT.
KEY LOSSES: Ryan Prevost, John Hampton, Frank Carnevale, Trevond Jones.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Brandon Pruitt, OT/DE; Jamie Trimboli, QB/DB; Vince Soeffing,
HB/LB; Signory Mutach, TB/SS.
OFFENSIVE STYLE: Shotgun no-huddle
COACHS COMMENT: Our offensive and defensive lines should be a strength, and we
hope to avoid the injury bug.
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IRONDEQUOIT EAGLES
COACH/YEAR: Dan Fichter/1st year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Myles Nicholas, Sr., LB; Tyler Marciano, Sr., LB;
Dominick Brown, Sr., WR; Antonio McIntyre, Jr., RB; Christian Shafer, Sr., WR; Jeramy
Brown, Sr., RB; Cameron Rohr, So., OL/DL.
KEY LOSSES: Cameron Shafer.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Sean Mannion, So., QB; Terrance Whaley, Jr., C/LB; Dylan
Harrington, Jr., Dylan Harrington; Jamel Young, Jr., OL/DL; DJ Walker, Jr., WR/FS.
DEFENSIVE STYLE: Multiple
COACHS COMMENTS: We are a team with a lot of talented young players in critical
spots with plenty of speed and enthusiasm. Keys for us will be leadership and our
Special Teams play.
PENFIELD PATRIOTS
COACH/YEAR: Greg Geesler/3rd year
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 1-8, did not qualify
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Jake Paladino, Jr., QB; Trent Maurer, Sr., WR/DB; Triloni
Salmon, So., WR/DB; Jake Hewitt, Jr., TE; Jarid Goebel, Sr., LG/DE; Charlie Andres,
FB/LB; Mason Cross, RT/NG.
KEY LOSSES: Nick Kimmins, RB.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Brandon Buse, So., WR; Cole Guest, So., OL/DE; Jack Hartnett,
So., FB/LB; Mike Argentieri, Jr., RB/DB; Ted Thresh, Jr., OL/DL; Jackson Smith, Jr.,
C/LB; Brian McCandless, Jr., WR/DB.
OFFENSIVE STYLE: Multiple set, pro-style
COACHS COMMENTS: Offensively, we need to block and establish the running
game, and tackle and get hats to the ball, defensively. Despite the fact we are younger
this year, we are more athletic. Team is becoming more competitive and confident;
looking to take the next step.
SPENCERPORT RANGERS
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 6-2, Lost to McQuaid in Sectionals
COACH/YEAR: John Dowd/3rd year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Trent Egenlauf, RB/DB; David Meyer, OL/DL; Mike
Huffman, OL/DL; Brian Gerringer, QB; Dave Keiling, OL/LB; Brett Renzi, TE/LB/K;
Miles McCollough, LB; Eric Zemaitis, CB.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Geoff Dear, RB/DB; Derrick Jennings, RB; Christian OConnor,
TE/DE; Lucien Brisson, OL/DL; Zach Concepcion, RB/LB.
COACHS COMMENT: I am very excited about this group of seniors and our team as a
whole for the upcoming 2013 season. Last year our program turned the corner going
6-2 and hosting a playoff game. This year our expectations have increased and we are
hoping to not only make the playoffs but begin to contend for championships.
VICTOR BLUE DEVILS
COACH/YEAR: Geoff Mandile/3rd year
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 6-2; Lost to Canandaigua in Class A Quarterfinals
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Mike Wagner, Jr., QB, David Cardillo, Sr., DB/WR, Conor
Powers, Sr., WR/DB, Ben Klei, Sr., OL/DL, Evan Hernandez, Sr., OL/DL, Luke Bleier, Sr.,
WR, Sam Byassee, Jr., WR/DB, Joe Carrier, Jr., RB/LB, Kyle Collins, Sr., LB/FB, Nick
Montemorano, Jr., DB/RB, Mike Kahovec, Sr., RB/LB, Sami Ali, Jr., OL/DL, Luke
Bartkoski, Sr., DB/WR
KEY LOSSES: Tommy Wagner, RB; Cash Bleier, TE/DL; Pat Donohoe, OL/DL; Mike
Mintel, OL/DL; Alex Cain, OL/DL.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Alec DeCarlo, Jr., WR/DB, Jake Anderson, Jr., WR/DB, Tristan
Yates, Jr., OL/DL, Jake Post, Jr., DL, Austin Kunick, Jr., OL/DL, Connor Sharkey, Jr.,
OL/DL, Dan Barrow, So., QB/DB, Pat Barrow, So., RB/DB, Jack Callahan, So., DB/WR,
Mike DeMarco, So., QB/DB, Zac Lefebvre, So., TE/DL
COACHS COMMENTS: We open with Churchville, who looks very good on tape from
2012. Week two versus Spencerport, who was 7-1 last year. There will be no easy
games in our division. If we stay healthy well be in every game.
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The 3 teams
from Greece
are all looking
to take the
next step
By Jay Notareschi
jnotareschi@messengerpostmedia.com
@MPN_JNotareschi
TURF
WAR
The three-way cross-town rivarly that exists between the three high schools in Greece Athena, Arcadia
and Olympia is alive and well. While claiming bragging rights is important, all three programs have their
sights set on bringing a championship back to the town. Jack Haley | Messenger Post Media
TEAM PREVIEW
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T
radition, pride
and hard work
are three things
that define the
community of
Greece, and also
the core princi-
ples of the three head coaches of
the varsity football teams in the
area. The Olympia Spartans,
Arcadia Titans and Athena Tro-
jans all travel a similar road as
they battle for area supremacy
and a sectional title.
The history and success of the
football teams in Greece runs
deep, with more than 20 league
championships in the past 40
years between the three. Sec-
tional titles in high school are
hard to come by in any sport,
but football might be the most
difficult with the smaller num-
ber of classes and tougher lev-
el of competition from top to
bottom. Olympias last section-
al crown came back in 1997, Ar-
cadias in 1988 and Athenas in
1981, (Aquinas, which draws
heavily from the Greece dis-
trict, has won eight sectional ti-
tles since 2000), and every year
each coach and player gives
their all in hopes their school is
the next to hoist that illusive
banner.
There is a great sense of
pride in this community when it
comes to sports, and especially
in football, said Arcadia head
coach John Lockhart, who is in
his 12th year with the Titans.
Regardless of stature or posi-
tion, you can never count on a
win when you face another
Greece team. The intensity,
toughness and emotion runs
much higher in those games.
TimHill is in his 18th year as
head coach at Greece Olympia,
and the Spartans have brought
home two league titles, as well
as the programs lone sectional
crownwhile onhis watch. Work-
ing through adversity, building
mental toughness, commitment
and dedication are all required
to be successful in the game of
football and are all essential
parts of Coach Hills approach to
helping his players realize their
potential and prepare for life be-
yond high school.
We set many teamgoals inthe
beginning of the season, and
whenAthena or Arcadia showup
on the schedule you knowthose
games will always mean a little
extra, said Hill. The players,
coaches and the fans all take a
great deal of pride in their
schools and those games. Greece
has a lot of great coaches at all
levels, and in all sports, as we
need to remember the common
goal of helping the kids in our
town become better citizens,
community members and peo-
ple as we begin talking about an
improved facility for the town
and its teams to take pride in.
All three Greece teams play
their home games on their own
fields, though each home game
for every team must be sched-
uled for Saturday afternoon be-
cause none of the schools have
the lights. In an era inundated
with budget cuts to sports, arts,
music and nearly everything
else, the committee dedicated to
bringing Greece an updated
sports facility hope to affordably,
objectively and economically
provide its teams a home field
they can be proud to defend.
Qualifying for sectionals and
earning a home game are always
two of our goals when we start
the season, said Athena coach
Rob Cerone, who is in his 19th
season as head coach and also
sits on the committee working to
get Greece a newfacility. Every
game against one of your cross-
town rivals is big and getting a
win against another Greece
school is always good to look
back on at the end of the season.
All three coaches believe that
football is a great vehicle to help
guide kids on the right path
and teach them commitment,
sacrifice, adversity, discipline,
toughness (both physical and
mental) and howto work togeth-
er. They have faced each other
numerous times on the grid-
iron and share a mutual respect
for one another despite never
giving an inch to get a win.
With 21 teams in the Monroe
County football league, Arca-
dia and Olympia will battle for
a championship in Division III
while Athena will look to bring
home the Division II crown.
The three schools will cross
paths onmore thanone occasion
during the regular season when
Arcadia travels to Olympia for a
showdown on Sept. 28 and the
Trojans will play host to the
Spartans on Oct. 12. Each game
will not only play a role in which
team becomes the toast of the
town but where they will be
seededcome sectional time, as all
three schools find themselves as
one of 15 teams competing for
the Class A crown.
We always focus on team
chemistry and put an emphasis
on family and treating each oth-
er with respect before anything
else, added Lockhart. We have
so many great coaches not only
at Arcadia but all throughout
Greece, and every time you get
a win against a colleague who
you respect it means a little ex-
tra.
All three schools are fortunate
enough to have had a coach in
place for a number of years,
and that stability shows the ath-
letes, their parents and the com-
munity that we are dedicated to
providing the best coaching and
teaching possible to all our play-
ers, added Cerone. Every time
you hit the field you are working
to be the best in the league, the
section and the town.
Olympia and Arcadia will compete in Monroe County Division 3
this season, while Athena plays in Monroe County Division 2.
Photos by Jack Haley | Messenger Post Media
TEAM PREVIEW
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TEAM PREVIEW
Newfaces,
same goals
The Lancers havent
lost a regular season
game since 2010, and
they have no intentions
of letting that streak
end any time soon.
By Tyler Diedrich
sports@messengerpostmedia.com
Some players will have to make names for themselves this season if Eastridge wants to defend its title. Seth Binnix | Messenger Post
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TEAM PREVIEW
F
or a teamthat was
seconds away
from playing in
the state semifi-
nals last year,
Eastridge has a lot
of question marks
in 2013.
The Lancers lost 19 seniors
from a team that hasnt lost a
regular-season game since Sep-
tember 2010 and rolled to 10
straight wins and a Section 5
Class Achampionshipa year ago.
Eastridge eventually fell to Sec-
tion 6 champion Sweet Home in
overtime of the Western Re-
gional final.
The uncertainty
doesn t faze the
Eastridge players.
Call me crazy, but
I think states is our
goal this year, sen-
ior slotback/safety
DAngelo Moraza
said.
Among the voids
needing to be filled:
running back Jere-
miah Ortiz (1,474
total yards, 21
touchdowns), quar-
terback Alec Mor-
tillaro (9 yards per
carry, 22 total
touchdowns), line-
backer Jake Allen
(14.5 tackles for
loss), and linemen
Chyron Brown-Wallace and Alex
Officer (D-I Pittsburgh).
The Lancers return E.J. White
a senior getting Division I
looks and juniors Greg Herrera
and Nico Piacentini on the line,
along with senior tight
end/linebacker Jayshawn
Pinkard.
Seniors Dan Sprague and
Jametrius Lewis, a transfer from
Waterloo, are battling to replace
Mortillaro under center.
The rest of the offensive back-
field, however, is even more un-
clear. Coach Chad Green is look-
ing at several players to replace
Ortiz and slotback Nate Corbett.
Two other transfers junior
Jayvon Hampton (Greece Arca-
dia) and sophomore C.J. Turn-
er (Webster Schroeder) are ex-
pected to compete for significant
roles in the backfield or slot,
along with Moraza and fellow
seniors Markayl Armstrong and
Alejandro Cruz.
Green, nowin his eighth sea-
son with a record of 47-19, said
roster turnover is nothing newto
him and his staff.
Every year for every high
school football team it does
change up quite a bit, unless you
do have a lot of returners, he
said. Having their veteran lead-
ership is something that were
going to have those young guys
stepinandmake sure they do get
to that level.
Moraza said the
traditionally up-
tempo Wing-T
Eastridge offense
will rely even
more on speed
this year, as will
the defense.
If youre not a
fast-paced de-
fense, its going to
be hard to keep
up with us, and
on defense we fly
to the ball every
single play, he
said. Were not
trying to mope
around that we
lost players. Were
coming with what
weve got. We put
in new stuff this
year that will help our talent, and
were just doing things to fit
what we have this year.
While trying to look forward,
the Lancers havent been able to
shake the memories of that
heartbreaking 28-21 loss to
Sweet Home last November.
But instead of dwelling on what
could have been, theyre using it
as motivation.
We make sure that were
ready for five quarters of foot-
ball, Moraza said. When the
time comes and people get
thrown in positions, weve got to
be ready to play, because it still
sticks with us.
Thats the only thing I keep
thinking about, Pinkard said. I
dont want to lose any games. I
want to go undefeated.
As his teamprepares to face a
Monroe County Division III
schedule full of familiar oppo-
nents including a Canandaigua
team the Lancers pummeled
47-7 in last years sectional final
Green is keeping his expecta-
tions broad.
I dont make comparisons
between the two teams, he said.
But having those young guys
step in and be productive, be
competitive and have good lead-
ership, thats what Im looking
for.
Moraza said the teamrealizes
it cant be complacent if it wants
to top last seasons success.
We cant just think that since
we won last year that its just go-
ing to come easy to us this year,
he said. What we do in the
locker room and on the field,
were working ourselves to know
that we have to fight for every-
thing this year, and every team
is after us this year. We have a big
target on our back.
As long as we play to our
systemand dont ruin ourselves,
no team can beat us this year. I
Were not trying
to mope around
that we lost play-
ers. Were coming
with what weve
got, we put in
new stuff this
year that will help
our talent, and
were just doing
things to fit what
we have this year.
Chad Green
Eastridge coach
Eastridge players get some mental and physical practice during the weeks leading up to the
start of the 2013 season. Seth Binnix | Messenger Post Media
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BATAVIA BLUE DEVILS
EDITORS NOTE: Batavia did not respond to requests for information
BRIGHTON BARONS
COACH/YEAR: Stephen Lian/2nd Year
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 4-5, Connors and Ferris Bowl Champions
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: John Muir, OL/DL; Justin Gudell, LB/TE; Jack Thomas,
TE/LB; Nick Valenti, OL/DL; Gordon Truesdale, DL/RB; Matt Stone, WR/DB; Adam
Spencer, OL/DL; Johnell Gamble, DE/RB.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Peyton Starling, WR/DB; Nick Voss, DB; Austin Carr, QB; Connor
Cerasuolo, DB; Justin Davis, RB.
COACHS COMMENTS: Only returning 3 starters on offense, while the defense
returns 6 starters from last year's front 7. Will rely heavily on 6 (of 18) seniors who will
be starting for their third seasons, while a lot of talented underclassmen adjust to the
varsity level. The players have worked very hard in the off season in continuing to
develop the strength necessary to compete in a very talented division. Working to take
the next step as a program in pushing to be among the top tier teams in our league.
CANANDAIGUA BRAVES
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 6-4, Lost in Section 5 Finals to Eastridge
COACH/YEAR: Jeff Welch/3rd Year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Connor Heeb, Sr., OL/DL; Jaymin Ransom, Sr., RB/DB;
Anthony Pagliano, Sr., QB/WR/LB; Brian Feldman, Sr., TE/DE; Travis Welch, Jr.,
RB/LB;
Eric Munn, Sr., WR/DB.
KEY LOSSES: Nate Bellis, FB/LB; Austin Coyne, QB; Sean Outhouse, RB/LB; Sean
Condon, OL/DE.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Nick Johnson, Jr., RB/LB; Coron Broomfield, So., RB/DB; Patrick
Coyne, Jr., WR/DB.
OFFENSIVE STYLE: Pro-Set and Wildcat
COACHS COMMENTS: We have a lot of kids coming back that have experienced
some success and have some experience in some high pressure situations. Reaching
the sectional finals was a great achievement, but you want to improve every year.
They put a lot of work in in the offseason. As a program, we're looking to take that
next step.
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EASTRIDGE LANCERS
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 10-1, Class A Champions, lost to Sweet Home in Regionals
COACH/YEAR: Chad Green/8th year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Ricky Hagins, Sr., WR/LB; Jayshawn Pinkard, Sr., TE/LB; Greg
Herrera, Jr., OL/DL; Nico Piacentini, Jr., OL/DL; Alejandro Cruz, Sr., OL/LB; BJ White, Sr.,
OL/DL.
KEY LOSSES: Alec Mortillaro, QB; Alex Officer, OL; Jeremiah Ortiz, RB.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Not provided.
OFFENSIVE/DEFENSIVE STYLE: We should have pretty good team speed on both sides of
the ball.
COACHS COMMENTS: Overhauled roster. We lost 19 seniors and we have very few returning
starters. Newcomers need to step up and fill those new positions.
GREECE ARCADIA TITANS
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 2-6, Did not qualify for Sectionals
COACH/YEAR: John Lockhart/12th year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Noah Barnard, So., QB/LB; Nelson Colon, Sr., RB; Marquis Ellis,
Sr., FB/LB; Cory Hammond, Sr., TE/FS; Anthony Finucane, So., T/DE; Calvin Darling, Sr.,
G/LB.
KEY LOSSES: Randall Marcellus, DE; Dan Kane, T; Zach Smith, WR; DQuan Brown, CB.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Tyler Alawi, Sr., LB; Sal Finocchario, So., G/NG; Anthony Rodriguez, Jr.,
QB/CB; Austin Heagle, Sr., T/DT.
OFFENSIVE STYLE: Pro I and Pistol
COACHS COMMENTS: We have a great nucleus of players. Most are young but working
hard. Our seniors will need to provide solid leadership to help the younger players transition to
varsity football. Our offensive and defensive line are strong and should help us on both sides of
the ball as long as we can stay healthy.
GREECE OLYMPIA SPARTANS
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 0-8/Did not qualify
COACH/YEAR: Tim Hill/19th year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Ian James, Sr., OT/DT; Alex Watson, Sr., OG/DT; Dan Albano, Sr.,
OG/DT; Wiley Townsend, Sr., ML/FB; Bryan Collister, Sr., DE/LB/QB/FB/TE; Ryan Morgan, Jr.,
LB/RB; Idrissa Kabba, Sr., DB/WR; Zack Syracuse, Jr., DB/WR; Gavin Pierce, Jr., DB/RB; Paul
Martinez, Jr., OL.
KEY LOSSES: Craig Hardges
KEY NEWCOMERS: Andre Rivera, Jr., RB/LB; Austin Wilkerson, Jr., QB/DE; Jake Fox-Salah,
Jr., DE/T.
OFFENSIVE STYLE: Pro-I, multiple formations
DEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-front
COACHS COMMENTS: We are excited for a new season. We have some tough games to
begin the year and getting of to a good start would be big. Hopefully we can avoid injuries and
continue to improve each day.
HONEOYE FALLS-LIMA COUGARS
CLASS/LEAGUE: Class B, Monroe County Division 3
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 2-6, Lost to Geneva in quarterfinals
COACH/YEAR: John Russ/2nd Year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Ryan Hoh, OL/DL; David Zuber, OL/DL; Kevin LeFevre, OL/DL;
Jake Smith, OL/LB; Jovan Alcorn RB/DB.
KEY LOSSES: Ryan Quackenbush, RB/DB; Alex Obenhofer, QB/DB; Jake Apthorpe, TE/LB.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Dan Hart, QB; Ryan Olivo, RB/DB; Evan Quackenbush, WR/DE.
COACHS COMMENTS: Our offensive line will carry us as far as we can go with four players
returning on the the O-line. Size and experience at that position is what well hang our hat on.
Dan Hart, sophomore quarterback has gotten better and better each day throughout the
sophomore. Our skill guys are young and inexperienced. We will need them to play well early.
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FINGER LAKES EAST
EAST ROCHESTER/GANANDA BOMBERS
CLASS/LEAGUE: Class C, Finger Lakes East
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 9-2, Class B Sectional Champions
COACH/YEAR: Dennis Greco/21st year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Zach Hauser, Sr., QB; Akeem Hosang, Sr., RB; Jake
Miller, Sr., RB; Andrew Fischer, Jr., WR; Chase Reeves, Sr. C; Nate Teeter, Sr., RB;
Hayden Ricci, So., OL.
KEY LOSSES: Sam Beckenbach, OL/DL; Ryan LaFountain, OL/DL; Jordan Trabalzi,
OL/DL; Brian Delgado LB; Austin Peterson, WR/DB.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Alex Brothers, So., OL/DL; Riley Palmer, WR; Brett Custer, Jr.,
DB/RB; Brendan McDermott, OL/LB.
OFFENSIVE STYLE: Multiple formations
COACHS COMMENTS: Good core of returning skill players. If OL and DL play well we
will be a very competitive team.
GENEVA PANTHERS
CLASS/LEAGUE: Class B, Finger Lakes East
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 8-1, Lost in semifinals
COACH/YEAR: Mike Pane/4th year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Josh Jackson, RB; Kyle Cosentino, LB; Jake Desienring,
C; Dylan Doeblin, OL; Dytalian Dennis, WR.
KEY LOSSES: Shane Sweeney, QB; Sean Cunningham, WR; Jessie Lewis, WR; Jose
Torres , WR; Tyler Keear, LB.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Jack Wallwork, QB; Alex Gonzalez, OL/DL; CK Mason, TE/DE.
OFFENSIVE STYLE: One-back variety
COACHS COMMENTS: We expect to improve throughout the year, work hard and be
fundamentally sound.
MIDLAKES SCREAMING EAGLES
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 1-7, Didnt qualify for sectionals
COACH/YEAR: John Lombardi/5th year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Ralph Mateo, Sr., RB/DL; Nick Fisher, Jr., DL/OL; Sam
Pierce, Jr., DL/WR; Ty Jensen, Sr., OL/DL; Nestor Naranjo, Sr., OL/DL; Mason Jones,
Sr., RB/DB.
KEY LOSSES: Tyler Smith, OL/LB; Collin Fox, RB/DB; Cody Maher, RB/DB; Cam
Colacino, OL/DL.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Alex Hassem, Jr., WR/DB; Joe Newland, Jr., RB/LB.
OFFENSIVE STYLE: Run first
DEFENSIVE STYLE: Four-man front
COACHS COMMENTS: I expect that the kids will work hard as a team. That we will
be competitive and ready to play on game night.
NEWARK REDS
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 6-3, lost to ER/Gananda in semifinals
COACH/YEAR: Mike McGavisk/19th year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Micah Wright, Sr., WR/DB; Alec Otero, Sr., WR/DB; Phil
Tack, Sr., QB/DB; Jaymee Rosser, Sr., WR/DE; Ben Gardner, Sr., OL/DE; Sidney
Conner, Sr., LB;
Collin Shelanskey, Sr., LB.
KEY LOSSES: Matt Blair, OL/DL; Cody Cornelius, OL/DL; Travon Wilson, WR/DB.
KEY NEWCOMERS Ronell Rooks, Jr., RB.
COACHS COMMENTS: This team has some players with big play capability. We are
rebuilding the offensive and defensive lines. The Reds lost two first team all-league
tackles.
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FINGER LAKES WEST
PALMYRA-MACEDON RED RAIDERS
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 3-4, lost in first round of sec-
tionals
COACH/YEAR: Steve Sanzo/5th year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Stephen Morrell, Sr., QB.
KEY LOSSES: Jacob Bleier, RB; Cody Bourgeois, LB; Josh
Lennon, WR.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Devin Soliday, RB.
OFFENSIVE STYLE: I Formation
COACHS COMMENTS: Pal-Mac Is going to be a young
team, with only five seniors participating. But, the under-
classmen have a lot of game-time experience due to playing
in several varsity games last year.v
WATERLOO INDIANS
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 3-4, lost to Newark in quarterfi-
nals
COACH/YEAR: Ralph Ellison/18th Year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Kyle O'Brien, OL/D/L; Jakuar
Ali, RB; Patrick Sobus, QB; Mike Deal, LB; Mike Perchetti, LB;
Jordan Hamilton.
KEY LOSSES: Matt O'Brien, Rudy Bertino, Scott Dunham,
Charlie Eshenour, Steven Gordner, Jametrius Lewis, Brad
Steinruck, Austin Clingerman, Doug Deal, TimWright, Alex
Anderson.
COACHS COMMENTS: We need to develop depth at a lot
of positions to be competitive In the Finger Lakes East divi-
sion.
WAYNE EAGLES
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 4-5, lost in Connors and Ferris
Bowl Championship
COACH/YEAR: David Marean/9th year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Justin Morrison, Sr., RB/LB;
Kyle Gallo, Sr., RB/LB; Tim Mascari, Jr., DL/OL; Trevor
Wilcox, Sr., TE/DE; Tommy Goebel, Sr., WR/DB; Mark
Lomedico, Sr., OL/DL; Mike Hollenbeck, Sr., QB/WR.
KEY LOSSES: Greg Martino, QB; DJ Seitz, DB; Cody
Herman, WR; Sammy Desiato, WR.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Nate Currier, So., QB/LB; Brandon Sills,
So., LB/OL; Joe Dellolio, Jr., WR/LB; Eli Postelwaite, Jr.,
OL/DL.
OFFENSIVE STYLE: Spread No-Huddle Offense
Coachs Comment: We are looking to get back on track of
our winning ways. We have a very dedicated senior group
that has good leadership. We also have some young guys
coming up fromJV that should contribute early.
EDITORS NOTE: Penn Yan did not respond to requests for
information
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FINGER LAKES WEST
CLYDE-SAVANNAH GOLDEN EAGLES
CLASS/LEAGUE: Class D, Finger Lakes West
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 7-2, lost in Class D finals
COACH/YEAR: Nick Dercola/7th year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Joe Faniel, Sr., WR/DB; Joemaine Bogan, Sr., RB/DE;
Todd Romano, Sr., RB/DB; Kam DiSanto, Sr., TE/LB; Cal Felker, Sr., WR/LB; Alex
Schrader, Sr., WR/DB; Ron Bailey, Sr., OL/DL; Jordon Colbert, Sr., OL/DL.
KEY LOSSES: Tom Molisani, QB; Patrick Harper, TE/DE; Dalton Murray, WR/DB; Kyle
DeLisio, OL/DL; Matt Sharp, RB/LB.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Derek Mann, Jr., OL/DL; Lance Goebert, Sr., QB/LB; Mike Kaplan,
Jr., OL/DL; Mike Turner, Jr., WR/LB.
OFFENSIVE STYLE: Spread wildcat
COACHS COMMENTS: We expect to be in the hunt for the Finger Lakes West title
and participate in the Class D sectionals.
DUNDEE SCOTSMEN
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 3-5, lost to Notre Dame Batavia in quarterfinals
COACH/YEAR: Sheldon Gibson/5th Year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Jon Huber, Jr., QB/OLB; Lance Irwin, Jr., OL/DL; Colin
Prior, Sr., RB/LB; Rory Long, Sr., OL/DL; Paul Pollack, Sr., RB/LB; Justin Brace, Sr.,
WR/DE; Jeffrey Wood, Jr., FB/LB; Joshua Kirkendall, Sr., OL/DL.
KEY LOSSES: Tyle Carruthers, C/DE; Axel Jensen, QB/DB; Michael Koehler, OL/DE;
Greg Ellison, FB/LB.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Brennan Krall, Jr. WR/DB; Brad Smith, Jr., OL/DL; Cole Hartman,
Jr., TE/DE; Justin Neu, Jr., WR/DB
OFFENSIVE STYLE: Delaware Wing-T
LYONS LIONS
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 2-6, did not qualify for sectionals
COACH/YEAR: Randy Wadhams/6th year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Nick Fera, Jr., QB/DB; Shawn C. Morris, Sr., RB/LB;
Jonathan Welch, Jr., OL/DL; Justin Olson, Sr., OL/DL; Ace Spencer, Sr., OL/DL; Allen
Clemson, Sr., TE/LB; Kyle Alexanian, Sr., RB/LB.
KEY LOSSES: Alex Musolino, RB/LB; Jake Kehoe, TE/DE; Mareese Wells, RB/LB.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Nicholas Almekinder, Jr., RB/LB; Lane Bailey, Jr., OL/DL; Andrew
Cook, So., OL/DL; Sam Cook, Jr., WR/DB; Tristen Devlin, So., WR/DB; Shawn M.
Morris, So., OL/DL; Kyle Roedts, So., OL/DL; Shaxier Roque, Jr., WR/DB.
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FINGER LAKES WEST
MARCUS WHITMAN WILDCATS
CLASS/LEAGUE: Class C, Finger Lakes West
COACH/YEAR: Matt Silco/3rd year
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 1-7, did not qualify for playoffs
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Matt Hall, Sr., OL/DL; Garrett Robinson, Sr., OL/DL; Rhen
Grover, Sr., DE; Wyatt DeCann, Sr., LB; Devante Evans, Sr., WR/DB; Tate Mangiarelli, So.,
RB/LB.
KEY LOSSES: Ben Tomion, RB/LB/DE; Tyler Dancause, RB/WR/DB/K; Jack Donahue,
WR/DB.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Lane Brown, Sr., RB/LB; Ben Sennett, Sr., WR/DB
COACHS COMMENTS: Every year we expect to be competitive in our league and be in a
position to compete for a league title. This year we are looking to rely on our veteran players
to bring us to that level.
MYNDERSE BLUE DEVILS
CLASS/LEAGUE: Class C, Finger Lakes West
COACH/YEAR: Mike Miller/5th year
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 5-3, lost in first round of sectionals
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Chris Plate, Jr., RB/LB; Dan Bruder, Sr., OL/DL; Carlos Pena-
Alicea, Sr., OL/DL; Gino Pirozzolo, Jr., OL/LB; Taylor Elliott-Roggie, Sr., OL/DL; Matthias
Jones, Jr., RB/DB; Austin Bannister, Jr., OL/LB.
KEY LOSSES: Brandon Passalacqua, RB/DB; Mike Millis, RB/LB; Aaron Peterman, RB/LB;
TimTrickler, RB/DB; Connor Miller, TE/DE.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Liam Caraher, Jr., QB/DB; Cole Fletcher, Sr., RB/DB; Jared Coffey, Sr.,
TE/DE; AdamZwick, Sr., RB/DB; Tyler Hubbard, Jr., WR/DB.
OFFENSIVE STYLE: Wing T
DEFENSIVE STYLE: Multiple fronts
COACHS COMMENTS: We have an inexperienced backfield and secondary, but should be
competitive.
RED JACKET INDIANS
CLASS/LEAGUE: Class DD, Finger Lakes West
COACH/YEAR: Marc Vitticore/2nd year
2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 8-1, lost in Section 5 championship game
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Michael Newcomb, Sr., OL/DL; Glenn Austin, Jr., OL/DL; Kory
Fogarty, Jr., RB/S; Andrew Ogrodowski, Jr., LB; Ethan Bretz, Sr., RB/LB; Ryan Sadler, Sr.,
TE/LB; Nick Liberati, Sr., OL/DL.
KEY LOSSES: Cyrus Baker, RB/LB; Matthew Skinner, OL/DL; Shane Coyne, RB/LB; Denver
Hansen, OL/DL; Torrance Coleman, DL; Tyler Liberty, QB/CB.
KEY NEWCOMERS: SamAbott, Jr., OL/DL; Matt Peek, Jr., OL/DL; Matt Thompson, Jr.,
OL/DL; Patrick Smith-Labombard, Jr., OL/DL; Sean Sheets, So., RB/CB; Lee Perry, Jr., QB
OFFENSIVE STYLE: Balanced
DEFENSIVE STYLE: Balanced
COACHS COMMENTS: We expect to compete for every game.
SOUTH SENECA/ROMULUS FALCONS
CLASS/LEAGUE: Class DD, Finger Lakes West
COACH/YEAR: Dustin Coleman/2nd Year
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Jordan Morgan, Jr., RB/LB; Eric Dresser, Jr., QB; Ed Murray, Sr.,
OL; Dan Steele, Jr., LG; Ben Clise, Sr., RT; Nick Wyckoff, Jr., TE/DE; Tim Heitmann, OL/DL.
KEY LOSSES: Jesse Wickham, RB/LB; Josh Symanski, QB/LB; TJ Brock, OL/DL; Kyle Percy,
FB/LB.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Marshall Worden, Fr., RB/WR/LB; Chance Vancleef, Sr., FB/LB; Luke
Macintosh, So., WR/DE; Blake Antal, Sr., WR/DB; Shawn Aho, Fr.
OFFENSIVE STYLE: I formation, run first
COACHS COMMENTS: I am expecting us to come out and fight hard each game this sea-
son. Again, we will have to be in better shape than the competition, but my guys are up for it.
We need to get a couple of wins under our feet and gain momentum toward the second half
of our schedule. Rebuilding a program takes hard work, and patience. We are ready.
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TEAM PREVIEW
East Rochester/Gananda's Zach Hauser, center, finds open running room during a drill at a recent practice. The Bombers, the defending Class B champion, will
play in Class C this fall.
Bombers BackAt It
ER/Gananda makes the move down to Class C after winning B title last fall
Story and Photos by Bryan Sullivan
bsullivan@messengerpostmedia.com| @MPN_BSullivan
T
he 2012 season
couldn t have
gotten off to a
worse start for
the East
Rochester/Gana
nda football
team. Playing on the road
against Wayne, the defending
Finger Lakes East League cham-
pions, the Eagles easily marched
down the field and scored a
touchdown on the first posses-
sion of the game.
The Bomber players could al-
ready hear the rumblings from
their disappointed fan base.
I could hear it on the sideline,
people said another bad season
for the ERBombers, said Zach
Hauser, who will start at quar-
terback for ER/Gananda again
this season. After that it was like
we came out and buried them.
The Bombers quickly bounced
back, as they returned home
with a 40-12 victory. The win
was only the beginning of what
turned out to be a special season.
ER/Gananda won the next
three games by a combined
score of 158-12. The Bombers
then lost to eventual league
champion Geneva, but they
showed a keen ability to put de-
feat behind them as they even-
tually won the Class B title.
ER/Gananda will take aim
at a Class C title this fall as
they host Midlakes at 7 p.m. on
Friday intheir seasonopener. An
excellent group of returning
players has fans of the program
hoping the team can not only
win another sectional title, but
gain an elusive league title.
The returning skill position
players are going to be key for
us, said Dennis Greco, who is in
his 21st season as a head coach.
We have a ton of depth at run-
ning back. Its a great problem
to have. Right now we have to
see how our offensive line is
going to perform.
The Bombers never struggled
to score points last season, par-
ticularly against Livonia in the
Class B championship when
they scored 48. ER/Ganandas
biggest strength last season was
running the ball and their potent
ground attack will play a key role
in determining if they can fulfill
their preseason goals.
Seniors AkeemHosang, Jake
Miller and Nate Teeter lead the
stout Bomber backfield. Hauser
has excellent targets in wide re-
ceivers AndrewFischer and Ri-
ley Palmer.
Our team is mostly younger
guys, but we do have some expe-
rience, said Brendan McDer-
mott, senior linebacker/offensive
tackle. We have a good, solid
group of seniors. The younger
guys knowwhat they are doing.
Senior center Chase Reeves
and sophomore Hayden Ricci
will look to anchor an offensive
line that lost three starters. Mc-
Dermott and Alex Brothers are
expected to start up front.
The Bombers should score
plenty of points, but in a league
where teams can score in bunch-
es, can they make enough stops
to win games?
Weve just been trying to
teach our young guys the funda-
mentals, the basic techniques
and how to go hard every play,
Greco said. We want to im-
prove every day and bring (the
young players) along slowly, but
win at the same time.
The move down to Class Cfor
sectionals will mean plenty of
new faces come sectional time,
including Livingston County
powers Hornell and LeRoy.
ER/Gananda has not enjoyed
success against the LCAA in
sectionals, having lost to LeRoy
twice and Cal-Mumonce in past
finals.
It doesnt really matter where
you play in sectionals, Teeter
said. You still have to play your
games and you have to winto get
into sectionals. Class C is going
to be tough.
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TEAM PREVIEW
The East Rochester/Gananda football team works on their running game during an 11-on-11 drill at a recent practice.
The returning skill position players are going
to be key for us. We have a ton of depth at run-
ning back. Its a great problem to have. Right
now we have to see how our offensive line is
going to perform.
Dennis Greco
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