2010 All-Long Island football

SHERVON BATHELMY
Newfield
RB, 5-10, 185
Set school record with 1,648 yards and 17 touchdowns on 231 carries as Wolverines won eight games, most in school history, and defeated East Islip for the first time in 50 yards. Also caught three touchdown passes and threw one.

STACEY BEDELL
Floyd
DB, 5-10, 165, Junior
One of fastest, most exciting players on Long Island. Returned opening kickoff for touchdown in LIC. Made 105 tackles, 49 solos, with two interceptions and two defensive TDs. Rushed for 1,658 yards and 18 touchdowns, with a 7.97 average.

MATT BISCARDI
St. Anthony’s
OL, 6-1, 280, Junior
Elected team captain as a junior. Two-year starter was voted to CHSFL All-League team. Was a major reason the Friars completed went 11-0 and won the Catholic league title for ninth time in 10 seasons. Their offensive line was dominant.

TERRELL BROWN
Freeport
OL, 6-2, 285, Sr.
The MoonPie-loving tackle, who’ll play at Bryant next year, anchored the Long Island Class I champions’ offensive unit, which scored the most points in Long Island football history (511 points). He also joined D’Brickashaw Ferguson as the Red Devils’ only Martone Award winners.

JOHN DADDINO
Carey
LB, 6-1, 215, Sr.
He brought the pain on defense with 82 tackles, including 12 for a loss, with three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and an interception. But he also aided the offense with eight touchdowns (seven rushing, one receiving).

GENE GARAY
Oceanside
WR, 5-11, 165, Sr.
The speedster in the Sailors’ spread attack finished the year with 55 catches for 1,136 yards and 14 touchdowns. He ends his career as Nassau’s leader in career receiving yards (1,628) and is tied for the Long Island record for career TD receptions with 28.

TYLER HEUER
Oceanside
QB, 6-2, 190, Sr.
“Touchdown Tyler” threw for 2,179 yards and a Nassau single-season record 34 touchdowns. He also rushed for 727 yards and nine scores. Of the Sailors’ 57 touchdowns this season, Heuer had a hand in 43 of them (75 percent).

TRAVIS HOUPE
Bellport
All-Purpose, 5-5, 180, Senior
Rushed for school-record 332 yards in Suffolk final. Totaled 1,407 yards with 20 touchdowns as running back and also returned kickoff 92 yards for TD during playoffs. As defensive back, made 50 tackles, with two interceptions and three sacks.

KEVIN HUTCHINSON
East Islip
DB, 6-0. 175, Senior
Versatility was his stock and trade. Made 58 tackles and four interceptions. Rushed for 1,189 yards and eight touchdowns. Passed for 1,286 yards and 10 TDs. Eight-for-eight on field goals, with a long of 42, and 29-of-29 on extra points.

STEPHEN JAHELKA
Garden City
LB, 6-0, 205, Sr.
The Harvard-bound lacrosse player ended his football career with 85 tackles and an interception for Nassau’s stingiest defense. He also leaves Garden City as the program’s all-time leading scorer (37 touchdowns, one two-point conversion) and second-leading rusher (2,253 yards).

TOM JOYCE - Thorp Award Winner
MacArthur
LB, 5-11, 200, Sr.
Opponents had nightmares of his signature hop and fist pump after tackles. After all, they saw it a team-leading 104 times this season. In addition to his triple-digit tackles, the Thorp Award winner had four sacks and two forced fumbles. As a fullback, he ran for 456 yards and a team-leading eight touchdowns on 54 carries. He also caught six passes for 152 yards, including four for 97 yards in the Generals’ two-point playoff loss to Farmingdale.

MIKE KOZLAKOWSKI
Lynbrook
DL, 6-3, 235, Sr.
The Koz did it all for the Long Island Class III champions, totaling 10 sacks, eight passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two recoveries, including one for a touchdown. Offensively, he amassed 656 yards on 61 carries with 11 touchdowns and 10 two-point conversions.

TYLER McLEES
St. Anthony’s
LB, 5-11, 225, Senior
Leader of Friars’ sturdy defense that helped carry team to its ninth CHSFL title in last 10 years. McLees made 136 tackles with two sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Wants to play football at Army.

ZACK NAJA
Smithtown West
DL, 6-1, 200, Junior
One of the best edge rushers on Long Island. Registered 10 sacks and 18 tackles for losses among his 76 tackles, mostly from the defensive end spot. Also had 3 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries and scored three defensive touchdowns.

MIKE PELLEGRINO - Hansen Award winner
Connetquot
RB, 5-9, 185, Senior
Overcame a couple of injuries to win the Hansen Award as Suffolk’s top player and is a repeater on All-Long Island first team. Rushed for 1,363 yards with a 7.5 average and 15 touchdowns. Also caught 10 passes for 151 yards and two touchdowns and averaged 29 yards on kickoff returns, including one score. As a linebacker, had a team-leading 111 tackles, including 88 solos, 18 tackles for loss and nine sacks. Committed to Johns Hopkins for lacrosse.

BRIAN PRENDERGAST
Farmingdale
DB, 5-9, 165, Sr.
The ultimate hybrid player, he made 71 tackles, caught 23 passes for 403 yards, rushed 28 times for 228 yards and four touchdowns, and also returned kickoffs and punts (including an 80-yarder for a score). He’ll play lacrosse at Towson next year.

RYAN RIELLY
Glenn
QB, 6-0, 175, Senior
Had record-breaking season for the 12-0, Class IV L.I. champion, Rutgers Trophy-winning Knights. Passed for 1,874 yards and 20 touchdowns; rushed for 1,652 yards and 21 touchdowns. Totaled a record 506 yards vs. Mt. Sinai. Committed to Hofstra for lacrosse.

JESSE SCANNA
Sachem North
LB, 6-0, 210, Senior
Outstanding two-way player for Flaming Arrows, and one of Suffolk’s hardest hitters. Made 123 tackles, including 88 solos, 13 tackles for losses, three sacks and three fumble recoveries. Also ran for 828 yards and 12 TDs, with a 10.9 average.

RYAN SLOAN
Bellport
OL, 6-3, 320, Senior
Anchored offensive line for the L.I. Class II champion Clippers and threw lead block on Travis Houpe’s game-winning TD run. Defensive force with 75 tackles, including 32 solos, 14 tackles for loss and six sacks. Will play football at Syracuse.

NIV SULTAN
Hewlett
DL, 6-4, 255, Sr.
After missing his junior season when his family moved to Israel, Sultan returned to make 88 tackles with five sacks from the middle of the Bulldogs’ defense. He’ll play at Harvard next year.

JAMES WALSH
Floyd
OL, 6-2, 270, Senior
Won the Zellner Award as Suffolk’s top lineman and often was the lead blocker for Stacey Bedell, who rushed for 1,658 yards. As a defensive end, Walsh made 63 tackles, including two sacks and one fumble recovery.

JEFF WILLIAMS
Freeport
WR, 6-2, 195, Sr.
The captain of the Long Island Class I champions caught four touchdown passes and rushed for another three scores for the highest scoring team in L.I. history (511 points). But his best attribute? Probably his blocking.

JAMES WRIGHT
Garden City
OL, 6-3, 235, Sr.
Plowing holes for Jahelka and friends was fun, but the big man also liked to rack up some numbers. He made 73 tackles, including seven for a loss with three sacks, for the defense that allowed the fewest points in the county.

JOE CIPP JR.
Suffolk Coach of the Year
Bellport
Became winningest coach in Suffolk history with 32-14 victory over East Islip on Nov. 20 in Division II title game for his 210th career win. Victory No. 211, a 26-21 thriller over Garden City for the Class II Long Island championship, earned Cipp his sixth L.I. championship after a 2-3 start.

STEVEN LoCICCERO
Nassau County Coach of the Year
Lynbrook
LoCicero, in his fifth season, utilized a two-platoon system in leading the Owls to the L.I. Class III title. Lynbrook hadn’t won or appeared in a L.I. Championship since the inaugural event in 1992. The Owls finished just one point shy of perfection, losing, 23-22, to Lawrence in Week 7.

The Post’s All-City football honors

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he 2010 season ended in historic fashion when Fort Hamilton and Lincoln, the PSAL’s two best teams, battled it out at Yankee Stadium in the first-ever high-school football game to take place there.

Fort Hamilton ended up raising the trophy after an 8-6 victory for its third city title in six years, but the first won by the Tigers’ current core of seniors. In a season filled with brawls, near-brawls and other off-the-field drama, it was a welcome send-off.

While no city teams lifted the three CHSFL trophies this year, Fordham Prep enjoyed a breakout season, advancing to the Class AAA semifinals for the first time and enjoying the first 10-win season in program history.

ALL-CITY FIRST TEAM
Offense

QB Brandon Barnes, Tottenville
The future is incredibly bright for this sophomore. Barnes, a Poly Prep transfer, threw for the most touchdowns (22) in the PSAL and was third in passing yardage (1,110) – that against just one interception during the regular season.

WR Devon Cajuste, Holy Cross
Freakishly athletic, the 6-foot-4, 211-pound senior came into the season a marked man, but excelled anyway. The Stanford-bound Cajuste led the CHSFL Class AAA in receiving with 47 catches for 864 yards and nine touchdowns.

WR Alvin Cornelius, Tottenville
One of the most touted recruits in New York City, the 6-foot-3 Cornelius had the most receiving touchdowns in the PSAL (11) and also the most interceptions (six), helping the Pirates reach the semifinals. The junior is being looked at by Oregon, Miami, Rutgers, Temple and Boston College.

RB John Diaz, St. Joseph by the Sea
The junior tailback stepped in after Chris Murphy’s injury and was the Vikings’ workhorse. He was second in the CHSFL ‘AAA’ division in rushing with 1,479 and 17 touchdowns, numbers that should only improve next season.

QB Terrel Hunt, Christ the King
The Syracuse-bound Hunt was one of the city’s most dynamic players on both sides of ball, leading the Royals to one of their best seasons in recent years. He threw for 1,289 yards and 10 touchdowns and rushed for 1,218 yards and 14 scores.

WR Wilbert Lee, Boys & Girls
No player in New York City was more valuable to his team in 2010. The UConn-bound Lee was second in the PSAL in rushing yards (964) and he wasn’t even a true running back. The chiseled, 6-foot-3, 215-pound senior caught two touchdowns, ran back a 96-yard kickoff for a score and was Boys & Girls’ best defensive player at middle linebacker with 75 tackles and two interceptions.

RB Gil Mendoza, Tottenville
Tottenville fans couldn’t help but wonder what might have been if Mendoza was healthy in the playoffs after hurting his knee in the regular-season finale. The senior was the only running back over 1,000 yards (1,164) in the PSAL City Championship division and also led the league in rushing touchdowns (18).

OL Marcus Smith, Campus Magnet
Want to know why the Bulldogs’ rushing attack was so consistently good, look no further than this 6-foot-8, 380-pound mountainous offensive lineman. Campus Magnet always ran to his side, which the coaching staff alternated to keep opposing defenses off balance. That was somewhat unnecessary — even when defensive ends knew what was coming, Smith still flattened them.

WR Mark Thomas, Thomas Jefferson
Whether it was running or receiving, the 6-foot-1 specimen was a threat to score every time he touched the ball. Thomas, a senior, had six touchdowns on the ground, three scoring catches and even returned one of his three interceptions to pay dirt in leading Jefferson to the playoffs in its first PSAL City Championship division season.

QB Andrew Vital, Lincoln
On a team with the biggest line in the New York City, Vital was actually the strongest player on the field. The senior, who has interest from several College Football Championship Subdivision programs, was a load to bring down in the open field, rushing for 719 yards with 14 touchdowns – second most in the PSAL – to lead Lincoln to its first city championship game since 1993.

RB Wavell Wint, Campus Magnet
As adept at breaking off a long run as making a big reception downfield, Wint’s versatility keyed Campus Magnet’s potent attack. Speedy, shifty and strong, he got better in the fourth quarter and finished his memorable senior season with 16 touchdowns, four in the playoffs, and 1,576 all-purpose yards. Whatever College Football Championship Subdivision or Division II program that gets this senior will be in for a treat.
Defense

DL Donavon Abreu, Campus Magnet
If there was an award for most improved player, Abreu would win by a landslide. The humble speed rusher had a PSAL City Championship division-leading 16 sacks, five fumble recoveries and 65 tackles this year, which is impressive in its own right. But even more startling when compared to the one sack and 14 tackles he compiled as a junior.

LB Faton Bauta, Poly Prep
A two-time all-city selection, the junior excelled both at middle linebacker and as a bruising halfback. At 6-foot-3, 220 pounds, Bauta has offers from Maryland and Pittsburgh and has also drawn interest from Ohio State and Florida.

DB Anthony Bronzo, Fordham Prep
The heart and soul of a Fordham Prep team that reached the CHSFL Class AAA semifinals for the first time and enjoyed its first 10-win season, Bronzo did a little bit of everything. The senior was a standout receiver, a lockdown defensive back and one of the league’s top punters.

DL Louis Calcaterra, Tottenville
The Pirates’ offense drew all the headlines, but their defense was just as good this season. Calcaterra was their best pass rusher, racking up the second best sack total (11) in the PSAL during the regular season. The senior is going to be missed next year.

DL Kevon Foster, Fort Hamilton
The skill position players for the Tigers were brilliant, but Fort Hamilton ultimately won its third city title in six years because of its strength in the trenches. Foster was integral to that success, a sturdy rock on both sides of the ball. He did his best work on defense, where he compiled 58 tackles and 11 sacks.

DL Siddiq Iddrisu, Monsignor Farrell
The senior was the runner-up for the CHSFL’s lineman of the year award. With all the Lions injuries, Iddrisu’s playmaking ability and toughness was a constant up front. His combination of speed and strength and was always a threat to force a turnover.

DL Taykwan Lynch, Curtis
The Warriors defense remained one of the city’s best despite being decimated by graduation and Lynch was among its stalwarts. The unit was about depth and 11 players swarming to the ball, but if there was one star, he would be it, a speedy and tenacious senior who finished the year with eye-popping numbers: 10 sacks and 70 tackles.

DL Rasheem Stroud, Fort Hamilton
The younger brother of Rutgers wide receiver Keith Stroud, the senior carved out his own legacy at Fort Hamilton this fall as one of the area’s top defensive players. Despite missing two games, he still finished with 81 tackles and 15 sacks, six during a phenomenal postseason.

S Jhaleel Oswald, Campus Magnet
The Bulldogs’ emotional leader and their mouthpiece, his move from outside linebacker to strong safety only enhanced his college stock. For one of the city’s top defenses, Oswald made 78 tackles — third best in the PSAL City Championship division – added four sacks, three fumble recoveries and two touchdowns. He counts UMass, Stony Brook, Maine, Buffalo and Rhode Island among his suitors.

DL Ishaq Williams, Lincoln
The five boroughs’ lone All-American, Williams was a two-way star, a playmaking tight end (five TDs) and pass-rushing demon (six sacks) at defensive end. The humble 6-foot-6, 230-pound national prospect plans to pick a college during the U.S. Army All-American game Jan. 8. He is down to Penn State, Syracuse, USC, Notre Dame and Alabama.

DL Wayne Williams, Lincoln
The city’s premier defensive tackle became a two-way dynamo this fall, a consistent offensive tackle in addition to his dominance on the defensive side of the ball. Strong as an ox, the affable and easy-going Williams, who had 48 tackles and five sacks for the PSAL’s top defense, is known for his size and strength at 6-foot-6 and 370 pounds, but is also surprisingly athletic.

ALL-CITY SECOND TEAM
Offense

QB/WR Tynell Brown, Curtis
OL Louis Carey, Tottenville
WR Wesley Foryoh, Curtis
OL Ivan Foy, Fort Hamilton
RB Zach Kearney, Xaverian
QB Max Kinder, Fordham Prep
RB Andrew King, Flushing
FB Ashton McKenzie, DeWitt Clinton
WR Abraham Ocasio, Cardinal Hayes
QB Jordan Paul, New Utrecht
RB Laray Smith, Xaverian

Defense

LB Allan Bronzo, Fordham Prep
LB Kenny Coughlin, Tottenville
DB Bruce Parker, Mount St. Michael
LB Shaquille Frederick, Holy Cross
LB Dujuan Heath, Lincoln
DL Edwin Karnley, Curtis
DB Wayne Morgan, Erasmus Hall
DB Tushaun Plummer, Xaverian
DB Travon Segure, Fort Hamilton
DB Kerrick Simmons, Lincoln
LB Kareem Turnage, Campus Magnet

ALL-CITY HONORABLE MENTION
QB Jaylen Amaker, Mount St. Michael
DL Rashid Armand, Sheepshead Bay
DB Niheem Chavis, Tottenville
RB Shaquell Jackson, Erasmus Hall
OL Francisco Mendez, John F. Kennedy
S Mike Marcus, DeWitt Clinton
RB Isayah Muller, Truman
QB Greg Rando, Xaverian
LB/PR/KR Shittu Salami, Flushing
RB Wesley Sumpter, Fort Hamilton
RB Donald Thomas, Cardinal Hayes
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