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SERVING THE CAT SKILLS AND HUDSON VALLEY
SPECIAL PULLOUT SECTION
NEW SEASON, NEW STARS

Untested QBs gear up for their chance to shine
Pgs. 12-13
KEVIN CARR Monroe-Woodbury
BRENDAN WATERS Warwick
JUSTIN VOTTA Marlboro
DONOVAN FIELDS Newburgh Free Academy
VINNY ALOI Chester

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2012
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FOOTBALL 2012
Contents
CLASS PROFILES
Class AA: Pages 4-5 Class A: Pages 10-11 Class B: Pages 14-15 Class C: Pages 18-19 Calss D: Pages 22-23
Varsity 845 week-by-week schedule

WEEK 1
Friday, Aug. 31 Tri-Valley at James I. ONeill, 6:30 p.m. Spackenkill at New Paltz, 6:30 p.m. Roosevelt at Middletown, 7 p.m. Livingston Manor at Eldred, 7 p.m. Onteora at Fallsburg, 7 p.m. Binghamton at M-W, 7 p.m. Wallkill at Marlboro, 7 p.m. Cornwall at Minisink Valley, 7 p.m. Warwick at Newburgh, 7 p.m. Kingston at Washingtonville, 7 p.m. Highland at Ellenville, 7 p.m. Chester at Sullivan West, 7 p.m. Valley Central at Pine Bush, 7:30 p.m. Parkland (Pa.) at Del. Valley (Pa.), 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1 Port Jervis at Rondout Valley, 1 p.m. Burke Catholic at Goshen, 1:30 p.m. Liberty at Delhi, 1:30 p.m. Monticello at Saugerties, 1:30 p.m. Millbrook at Dover, 1:30 p.m. Pine Plains at Red Hook, 1:30 p.m. Rondout Valley at Red Hook, 1:30 p.m. New Paltz at Ellenville, 3 p.m.
WEEK 8
Friday, Oct. 19 Sullivan West at Millbrook, 7 p.m. Saugerties at Wallkill, 7 p.m. Monticello at Valley Central, 7 p.m. Fallsburg at Pine Plains, 7 p.m. Newburgh at Kingston, 7 p.m. James I. ONeill at Highland, 7 p.m. Warwick at Washingtonville, 7 p.m. Tri-Valley at Chester, 7 p.m. Marlboro at New Paltz, 5 p.m. Goshen at Cornwall, 7 p.m. Minisink at Monroe-Woodbury, 7 p.m. Scranton (Pa.) at DV (Pa.), 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 Pine Bush at Roosevelt, 1:30 p.m. Onteora at Liberty, 1:30 p.m. Ellenville at Rondout Valley, 1 p.m. Red Hook at Spackenkill, 1:30 p.m. Dover at Burke Catholic, 1:30 p.m. Livingston Manor at JFK, 1:30 p.m. Eldred at Roscoe, 1:30 p.m.
FEATURES
Rivalry games: Section 9 has plenty of matchups that stir competitive spirit. Page 3 Coach knows best: Newburgh head coach knew Jalen Williams was ready for prime time. Page 4 Gleason column: Goshen looking to shed underdog label. Page 8 A beast on the field: Cornwall lineman getting attention from Division 1 programs. Page 9 Highland QB: Ranalli loves being teams leader. Page 16 New offense: Change is under way at Minisink Valley as it will feature the flexbone on offense. Page 17 Ready to rumble: ONeill will stick with what works, running the ball. Page 21 No Saxon: Chester must fill huge void in the backfield. Page 22
The Cornwall football team, like all other teams in Section 9, opens the season with high hopes for a championship season.
Fallsburg at Liv. Manor, 1:30 p.m. Port Jervis at Saugerties, 1:30 p.m. Dobbs Ferry at Burke Catholic, 1 p.m. Highland at Onteora, 1 p.m. Wallkill at Goshen, 1:30 p.m. Cornwall at Monticello, 1 p.m. Pine Plains at Tri-Valley, 1 p.m. Rondout at Spackenkill, 1:30 p.m. Dover at Pawling, 1 p.m. DV (Pa.) at W. Scranton (Pa.), 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 Lincoln Hall at Roscoe, 2 p.m. Wallkill at Monticello, 1 p.m. ONeill at Burke Catholic, 1:30 p.m. Onteora at Dover, 1:30 p.m. WEEK 6
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WEEK 2
Friday, Sept. 7 Spackenkill at Highland, 7 p.m. Saugerties at Pine Bush, 7:30 p.m. Valley Central at Wallkill, 7 p.m. Tri-Valley at Millbrook, 7 p.m. Roosevelt at Cornwall, 7 p.m. Fallsburg at Eldred, 7 p.m. Monticello at Ellenville, 7 p.m. Xaverian at Newburgh, 7 p.m. Minisink Valley at Port Jervis, 7:30 p.m. Goshen at Warwick, 7 p.m. Dover at Pine Plains, 7 p.m. Valley West (Pa.) at Del. Valley (Pa.), 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 James I. ONeill at Onteora, 1 p.m. New Paltz at Rondout Valley, 1 p.m. Harpursville at Liv. Manor, 1:30 p.m. Middletown at Xavier, Noon Sullivan West at Liberty, 1:30 p.m. Hancock at Roscoe, 1:30 p.m. Holy Cross (Pa.) at Kingston, 7 p.m. St. Francis vs. W-ville at Dietz, 3 p.m. Chester at Burke Catholic, 1:30 p.m. Monroe-Woodbury at Stepinac, 7 p.m. Marlboro at Red Hook, 3:30 p.m.
WEEK 4
Friday, Sept. 21 Washingtonville at Valley Central, 7 p.m. Kingston at Pine Bush, 7:30 p.m. Pine Plains at ONeill, 6:30 p.m. New Paltz at Highland, 7 p.m. Sullivan West at Fallsburg, 7 p.m. Port Jervis at Wallkill, 7 p.m. Warwick at Minisink Valley, 7 p.m. Monroe-Woodbury at Roosevelt, 7 p.m. Onteora at Roscoe, 7:30 p.m. Burke Catholic at Millbrook, 7 p.m. M-W at Middletown, 7 p.m. Dover at Chester, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 Spackenkill at Saugerties, 1:30 p.m. Goshen at Monticello, 1 p.m. Livingston Manor at Delhi, 1:30 p.m. Marlboro at Rondout Valley, 1 p.m. Red Hook at Cornwall, 1 p.m. Eldred at Tri-Valley, 1 p.m. Newburgh at Roosevelt, 1 p.m. DV (Pa.) at Abington Heights (Pa.), 4 p.m.
COVER STORY
Time to shine: Section 9 will have many quarterbacks taking the field for the first time, but whats even more difficult is replacing a star. Pages 12-13
ON THE COVER
Photos: John DeSanto Photo illustration: David Dann
Friday, Oct. 5 Washingtonville at Middletown, 7 p.m. Kingston at Monroe-Woodbury, 7 p.m. Tri-Valley at Sullivan West, 7 p.m. Dover at James I. ONeill, 6:30 p.m. Roosevelt at Warwick, 7 p.m. Valley Central at Minisink, 7 p.m. Cornwall at Wallkill, 7 p.m. Monticello at Port Jervis, 7 p.m. New Paltz at Pine Plains, 7 p.m. Millbrook at Fallsburg, 7 p.m. DV (Pa.) at North Pocono (Pa.), 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 Marlboro at Goshen, 3:30 p.m. Burke Catholic at Liberty, 1:30 p.m. Hancock at Livingston Manor, 1:30 p.m. Eldred at Onteora, 3:30 p.m. Roscoe at Chester, 2 p.m. Newburgh at Pine Bush, 1 p.m. Rondout Valley at Saugerties, 1:30 p.m. Highland at Red Hook, 1:30 p.m. Ellenville at Spackenkill, 1:30 p.m.
WEEK 9
Friday, Oct. 26 Section 9 Class C playoff semifinals TBA vs. TBA at Middletown, 4 p.m. TBA vs. TBA at Dietz Stadium, 4 p.m. Section 9 Class A playoff semifinals TBA vs. TBA at Middletown, 8 p.m. TBA vs. TBA at Dietz Stadium, 8 p.m 10 other Section 9 games TBA Saturday, Oct. 27 Section 9 Class B playoff semifinals TBA vs. TBA at Middletown, 3 p.m. TBA vs. TBA at Dietz Stadium, 3 p.m. Section 9 Class AA playoff semifinals TBA vs. TBA at Dietz Stadium, 7 p.m. TBA vs. TBA at Middletown, 7 p.m. Roscoe at Livingston Manor, 1:30 p.m. Eldred at Susseex Tech (N.J.), 1 p.m. Seven other Section 9 games TBA DV (Pa.) at Scranton Prep (Pa.) 1 p.m.
WEEK 7
Friday, Oct. 12 Pine Plains at Sullivan West, 7 p.m. James I. ONeill at Fallsburg, 7 p.m. Monroe-Woodbury at Newburgh, 7 p.m. Chester at Eldred, 7 p.m. Middletown at Kingston, 7 p.m. Cornwall at Port Jervis, 7:30 p.m. Highland at Marlboro, 7 p.m. Millbrook at Spackenkill, 7 p.m. Valley View (Pa.) at Del. Valley (Pa.), 7 p.m. Saturday Oct. 13 Liberty at Dover, 1:30 p.m. Burke Catholic at Onteora, 2:30 p.m. Minisink Valley at Roosevelt, 1 p.m. Roscoe at Unadilla Valley, 1 p.m. Valley Central at Warwick, 1:30 p.m. Livingston Manor at Tri-Valley, 1 p.m. Saugerties at Goshen, 1:30 p.m. Wallkill at Washingtonville, 1 p.m. Pine Bush at Monticello, 1 p.m.
ON THE WEB
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WEEK 10
Friday, Nov. 2 Section 9 Class A championship TBA vs. TBA at Dietz Stadium, Kingston, 7 p.m. Section 9 Class D championship TBA vs. TBA at Middletown, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 Section 9 Class AA championship TBA vs. TBA at Dietz Stadium, 7 p.m. Section 9 Class C championship TBA vs. TBA at Middletown, 3 p.m. Section 9 Class B championship TBA vs. TBA at Middletown, 7 p.m. DV (Pa.) at Wallenpaupack (Pa.), 7 p.m.
WEEK 5
Friday, Sept. 28 Roosevelt at Valley Central, 7 p.m. Saugerties at Cornwall, 7 p.m. Warwick at Kingston, 7 p.m. Millbrook at Pine Plains, 7 p.m. Red Hook at Ellenville, 7 p.m. Spackenkill at Marlboro, 7 p.m. Middletown at Newburgh, 7 p.m. Minisink at Washingtonville, 7 p.m. Rondout Valley at Highland, 7 p.m. Pine Bush at Monroe-Woodbury, 7 p.m. Fallsburg at Tri-Valley, 8 p.m. Goshen at Port Jervis, 7:30 p.m. Sullivan West at New Paltz, 6:30 p.m. Liberty at Eldred, 7 p.m. Livingston Manor at Chester, 7 p.m.
WEEK 3
Friday, Sept. 14 Kingston at Valley Central, 7 p.m. Eldred at Sullivan West, 7 p.m. Liberty at James I. ONeill, 6:30 p.m. Pine Bush at Middletown, 7 p.m. Red Hook at New Paltz, 6:30 p.m. Newburgh at Minisink Valley, 7 p.m. Monroe-Woodbury at Warwick, 7 p.m. Ellenville at Marlboro, 7 p.m. Del. Valley (Pa.) at Hazleton (Pa.), 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 Washingtonville at Roosevelt, 1 p.m. Chester at Millbrook, 1:30 p.m. Roscoe at Harpursville, 1:30 p.m.
Sports staff
Sports editor: Judy Connelly Assistant sports editor: Doug Mohart Writers: Kevin Gleason, Sal Interdonato, Ken McMillan, William Montgomery, Justin Rodriguez Copy editors: Marc Davis, Phil Colangelo, Rich Ryan
THANKSGIVING
Port Jervis at Middletown, 11 a.m.
FOOTBALL 2012
TIMES HERALD-RECORD 3
Section 9 has plenty of rivalry games

Spirit Game on again for 100th matchup
BY JUSTIN RODRIGUEZ
Times Herald-Record
SECTION 9S TOP FOOTBALL RIVALRIES

Cornwall vs. Wallkill: In Class A over the last decade, the conversation usually begins and ends with these two schools. The teams first met for the Class A championship in 2003 Cornwall won 37-31. The Green Dragons have beaten Wallkill for the title four of the last five seasons. Cornwall broke a three-game losing streak against Wallkill, defeating the Panthers 28-14 in last years championship. Port Jervis vs. Middletown: This tradition returned to its roots last year, pitting the rivals against each other on Thanksgiving for the first time since 1969. Port Jervis won the coveted Erie Bell with a 13-12 win. Middletown leads the all-time series, which dates back to 1897, 69-57-7. The Red Raiders have won 13 of the last 15 games. Kingston vs. Newburgh: These big-time rivals, separated by about 30 miles on the state Thruway, compete in the same division Class AA Division I adding intrigue to every showdown. With the game usually played late in the season, it almost always has playoff implications. Kingston defeated Newburgh 3-0 last year to clinch the Division I regular-season title and leads the series, which began in 1915, 51-50-5. Newburgh vs. MonroeWoodbury: Since 1997, no team other than MonroeWoodbury and Newburgh has won the Class AA title. The Crusaders have nine championships and Newburgh six. Newburgh ended MonroeWoodburys 63-game winning streak against local opponents last season and went on to the state title game. It marked the first time since 2003 that the Crusaders didnt win the title. Before breaking the streak, Newburgh had lost 10 in a row to Monroe-Woodbury by a combined score of 320118.
When old-timers in town find out that Jordan Tortaro plays football for Warwick, they cant help but break out stories about when they proudly put on the purple and gold, decades before the senior wide receiver. Of course, every story Tortaro hears includes an anecdote about the Spirit Trophy game Warwicks annual showdown with nearby Goshen. Its the states second-oldest high school football rivalry and its on again. After a one-year hiatus, Goshen will host Warwick at 7 p.m. Sept. 7 in the 100th meeting between the teams. The Wildcats hold a 49-46-4 edge in the series that began in 1896. I think we really enjoyed having the Spirit Trophy game, were excited its back, Tortaro said. I think its a special game and we all respect it. You win that game and you come back and everyone in town is waiting for you. Its pretty cool. It means a lot to win that game. Every fall, there are plenty of big-time football games in Section 9. Then there are the rivalry games the showdowns that draw the most fans, pack even more excitement and mean the most to the teams and their communities. There are plenty of must-see matchups in Section 9. How about Middletown vs. Port Jervis in the Erie Bell game? So what if both programs are struggling. More than 3,000 fans converged on Glennette Field in Port Jervis last Thanksgiving Day to watch the Red Raiders edge Middletown 13-12. Rather quickly, Wallkill vs. Cornwall the battle for supremacy in Class A has evolved into a top-shelf rivalry. Two years ago, Wallkill ended Cornwalls five-year run as undisputed Class A champion. The Green Dragons snapped
Cornwall football players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Wallkill in the Section 9 Class A championship game in 2008. Cornwall and Wallkill have battled for Class A supremacy for years and the games between these two powers are one of the sections top rivalries. Cornwall is the defending champion.
a three-game losing streak against Wallkill in last years title game. Just in case Monroe-Woodbury vs. Newburgh Free Academy needed any more juice, the Goldbacks ended the Crusaders 63-game winning streak against local opponents last season, helping eliminate Monroe-Woodbury from the Class AA playoffs. Newburgh went on to the state Class AA championship game. Newburghs games against longtime rival Kingston could be even more power-packed. The Tigers edged Newburgh 3-0 last year on a Korey Jubie 49-yard field goal with 5:07 remaining to clinch the Class AA Division I regular-season title. Kingston leads the all-time series 51-50-5 against Newburgh. When I was hired, I was told you have to beat Newburgh, you have to beat Newburgh, said Kingston coach Jeramie Collins. I respect Newburgh, we have a lot of the same types of kids, we come from similar cities, but I want to beat them. I went 5-4 last year and beat Newburgh, everyone told me it was a tremendous year. It wouldnt have been if I didnt
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The Erie Bell is the prize possession for the winner of the annual game between Middletown and Port Jervis. This year the game will be played on Thanksgiving.
beat Newburgh. The Spirit Trophy game was deep-sixed last year after officials from Goshen, a Class A school, requested not to have any AA teams on its schedule. Warwick, last years Class AA runner-up, has won seven straight games against Goshen, winning 14 of 15 going back to 1996. The Wildcats beat Goshen 59-27 for the Spirit Trophy last season. Im really excited about that game, said Goshen running back Dykwan Wells. I know Warwick is going to bring that trophy out, but its our time to shine. We want to bring that trophy back to us and prove that Goshen isnt a doormat anymore. We want that win.
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Class AA
Championship up for grabs
Division I
KINGSTON
Last seasons record: 5-4, 3-1 Class AA Coach: Jeramie Collins, fourth season Returning starters: Sr. WR Jerred Beniquez; Sr. RB Dominick Marino; Sr. LB Devan Shambo; Sr. LB Wally Stephens; Sr. NG Eliseo Baldizzi; Sr. WR Colin Lyons; Sr. OL Justin Watson; Jr. DL Chris Saitch. Key losses: WR Jake DeCicco; QB Zack Chilcott; DB Dante Crump; OL Seth Stauble. Outlook: Kingston has re-established itself as a Section 9 player by reaching the Class AA championship game two years ago, and the semifinals last season. The Tigers should be in the mix again in 2012 with several key players returning. But Kingston has important holes to fill. Quarterback Zack Chilcott and wide receiver Jake DeCicco, perhaps the best combination in the air, both graduated. Defensive lineman Deon Edmond, a two-year starter who can also play fullback, will likely miss the year with a torn ACL. Junior Pat Dorrian is expected to take over at quarterback.
FOOTBALL 2012
MONROE-WOODBURY
Last seasons record: 7-2, 3-1 Class AA Coach: Bernie Connolly, first season Returning starters: Sr. DL Ken Fee; Jr. C Nick Dillon; Sr. WR Justin Kaffenberger; Sr. K Matt Valentini; Jr. K Matt Paul; Jr. DB Ricky Giraldo; Sr. DB Irvens Eristil; Sr. S John Mallon; Sr. FS Mark Tooma. Key losses: QB Ryan Spelman; RB Tony Patrignelli; LB Hugh Rhoden; Outlook: After missing the playoffs last season, a rarity at MonroeWoodbury over the last 15 years, the Crusaders are eager to return to form. Connollys predecessor and close friend Pat DAliso is Monroe-Woodburys offensive coordinator. His son, Mike Connolly, replaces him as defensive coordinator. A big opportunity awaits junior quarterback Kevin Carr, who follows stars Ryan Spelman, Danny Scalo and Greg Sullivan. Returning wide receiver Justin Kaffenberger gives Carr a nice target.
NFA players run the always enjoyable gassers in preparation at camp. The Class AA state runners-up last season look to build on 2011s success, but will have to do it without many key players.
Class AA state runner-up, returns just one starter total on its offensive and defensive lines. Standout linebacker Mike Cerisano played half the season at guard. Junior Anthourn Walden could have a breakout year on both sides of the ball and Mike Risio, a junior, steps in at center. For what Newburgh lacks on the lines, the Goldbacks make up with talent and athleticism.
NEWBURGH
Last seasons record: 10-2, 3-1 Class AA Coach: Bill Bianco, fourth season Returning starters: Jr. DB Jalen Williams; Soph. RB Anthony Dubose; Sr. RB Aaron Johnson; Sr. RB Kam Malcolm; Sr. LB/OL Mike Cerisano; Sr. LB Hardcor Coleman. Key losses: OL/DL Mikal Myers; QB Mark Risio; DB Steven Johnson; DL Mike Esposito; OL/DL Nick Bourn; OL/ DL Nick Ponesse. Outlook: Newburgh, last years
PINE BUSH
Last seasons record: 4-5, 1-3 Class AA Coach: Jim Wright, eighth season Returning starters: Sr. LB/RB Zach Millet; Sr. RB/LB Matt Geisler; Sr. DB C.J. Weston; Sr. K John Thorn; Sr. OL/DL Delano King; Sr. OL/DL Matt McCaffrey; Sr. OL/DL Ryan Goode; Sr. OL/DL Nate Langlitz; Jr. RB/DB Mike Martin; Sr. WR/ LB Nick Wisel Sr. RB/DB Brian Guzman; Jr. DL/TE Scott Flanick; Sr. RB/LB Brandon Brown. Key losses: RB Shaquille Carter; OL/DL Ron Tortorello; S Will Ash; WR/LB Jeremy Batis; QB Joe Parise. Outlook: The Bushmen hope to match last years hot start 3-0 while avoiding another fizzle. Pine Bush lost five of its last six games. The Bushmen have plenty of experience with 13 returning starters. One of the most important players could be Mike Martin, who missed the final six games of last year with a broken
MIDDLETOWN
Last seasons record: 3-6, 0-4 Class AA Coach: Bill Donohue, first season Returning starters: Sr. OL/DL Tim Wade; Sr. WR/LB Justin Bynum; Sr. WR/DB C.J. Clark; Soph. RB/LB Robert Dean. Key losses: C Evan Barone; DE Isaiah Charles; WR Jalon White; RB Kirk Nelson; LB Blaize Smith. Outlook: Donohue, a 1997 Middletown graduate, who started for the team for two seasons, tries to resurrect a program that he said hasnt had a winning season in 15 years. The Middies return just four starters, but Donohue hopes to benefit from the fact that 12 seniors are back.
Minisink Valley coach Kevin Gallagher participates in a quarterback drill during preseason practice. Minisink will employ a new offense this season that utilizes its strength running the ball.
collarbone. He could be Pine Bushs best player on both sides of the ball. New quarterback Danny McNamara led the jayvee team to an 8-1 record last year.
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Division II
MINISINK VALLEY
Last seasons record: 4-5, 2-2 Class AA Coach: Kevin Gallagher, seventh season Returning starters: Sr. QB Sean
Tirelli; Sr. RB/DB Austin Ferrier; Sr. LB Tim Vance; Sr. WR Frank Yovino; Sr. DB/RB John Tobin; Sr. DE/OL Josh Bonneau; Sr. OL Colin Scott; Sr. C Nick Marshieder; Sr. S Tyler Tirelli; Sr. K/P Colin Cazzeta. Key losses: OT Noah Lake; WR/RB Jeff Newlin; DE/TE John Brain; LB Lionel Marshall; DB Anthony Lauro. Outlook: Minisink Valley has scrapped its multiple offense in favor of a flexbone running attack. Gallagher picked up the scheme
See CLASS AA, Page 7
FOOTBALL 2012
Order of finish
Class AA Division I 1. Newburgh Free Academy: Expect the defending champ to be humble and hungry. 2. Monroe-Woodbury: Maybe some of the luster is gone after last season, but nobodys exactly lining up to play the Crusaders. 3. Kingston: Beat Newburgh last season and almost took out M-W. 4. Pine Bush: With so many returning starters, this might be its best opportunity to take out one of the big three Kingston, M-W, NFA. 5. Middletown: First-year coach Bill Donohue is committed and driven, but has a mountain to climb. Class AA Division II 1. Warwick: Can score points, but has to limit how much the team gives up. 2. Minisink Valley: Should benefit on offense with the addition of the flexbone. 3. Washingtonville: Last years Division II champs arent giving up the title easily. 4. Valley Central: After a one-win season last year, VC has to get itself off life support. 5. Roosevelt: Still could be a tough out.
Players to watch
KEVIN CARR
School: M-W Year: Junior Position: Quarterback Ht: 5-10 Wt: 170 Notable: A first-year starter, Carr takes over at Quarterback High. He follows decorated QB Ryan Spelman.
MIKE CERISANO
School: Newburgh Year: Senior Position: Linebacker Ht: 6-0 Wt: 220 Notable: FBS and FCS schools are interested in Cerisano, who put up 112 tackles and three interceptions last season.
ANTHONY DUBOSE
School: Newburgh Year: Sophomore Position: Running back Ht: 6-0 Wt: 195 Notable: Rushed for 950 yards and eight touchdowns last season. Dubose has been offered a scholarship by Syracuse.
BRAD GARCIA
School: Warwick Year: Junior Position: Wide receiver Ht: 6-1 Wt: 180 Notable: Garcia, a Varsity845 first-team allstar last season, caught 48 passes for 918 yards and nine touchdowns.
By the numbers
0: Class AA teams that return a quarterback who started every game last season. 65-1: Monroe-Woodburys record against local opponents since the start of 2004. 93: points allowed by Newburghs first-team defense last year, an average of 7.4 per game. 1996: The last year a team other than Newburgh or Monroe-Woodbury won the Class AA title. Kingston won the championship in 96. 3,300: rushing yards put up by Pine Bush last season, the most in the state, according to MaxPreps.
ROB KELLY
School: M-W Year: Junior Position: Def. tackle Ht: 5-11 Wt: 220 Notable: M-W coach Bernie Connolly described him as a tough kid with a motor.
MATT POVEROMO
School: Washingtonville Year: Senior Position: QB/tight end Ht: 6-3 Wt: 210 Notable: As a tight end, Poveromo caught 31 passes for 759 yards and nine scores.
WALLY STEPHENS
School: Kingston Year: Senior Position: Linebacker Ht: 5-11 Wt: 200 Notable: Stephens is expected to be all over the field as one of the leaders of the defense.
JALEN WILLIAMS
School: Newburgh Year: Junior Position: Defensive back Ht: 6-2 Wt: 185 Notable: Williams, who has an offer from Syracuse, made 50 tackles with four interceptions.
Top five matchups

WARWICK VS. MINISINK
When: 7 p.m. Sept. 21 Where: at Minisink Valley Last season: Warwick put away Minisink Valley 33-3 and has won three in a row against the Warriors. What to expect: This is a big game for the rivals, being that its both of their Class AA Division II season-openers. Wins are always valuable in the tough division.
Breakdown: Justin Rodriguez
KINGSTON VS. M-W

When: 7 p.m. Oct. 5 Where: at M-W Last season: Monroe-Woodbury escaped Kingston with a 28-27 win. The Tigers pulled to within 28-27 with 2:14 left on a 3-yard run by Dominick Marino. Kingston went for the two-point conversion and failed. What to expect: Kingston needs a win over Monroe-Woodbury and/ or Newburgh to prove it is again a Class AA heavyweight. This is a good chance for Kingston to prove its for real and for the Crusaders to show they are still on top.
M-W VS. NFA

When: 7 p.m. Oct. 12 Where: at Newburgh Last season: Newburgh ended Monroe-Woodburys 63-game win streak against Section 9 opponents with a 7-0 win last Oct. 14. The Goldbacks went on to win the Class AA title. What to expect: As always, game should have Class AA Division I playoff implications. MonroeWoodbury (nine) and Newburgh (six) have combined to win 15 of the 16 Class AA titles. Kingston won the first Class AA title in 1996.
WARWICK VS. WVILLE

When: 7 p.m. Oct. 19 Where: at Washingtonville Last season: Washingtonville trailed by 12 points with 7:42 remaining, winning 41-40, and clinching the Class AA Division II regular-season title for the first time since 2003. What to expect: Class AA Division II is usually competitive and wide open. This game, on the last week of the regular season, could decide the division champ.
NEWBURGH VS. KINGSTON

When: 7 p.m. Oct. 19 Where: Dietz Stadium, Kingston Last season: Korey Jubies schoolrecord 49-yard field goal with 5:07 remaining gave Kingston a 3-0 win over its rival. It also clinched the Class AA Division I title for the Tigers and bounced MonroeWoodbury out of the postseason. What to expect: Its a tight series Kingston leads 51-50-5 with a lot of close games. Expect another heated match-up with playoff implications.
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FOOTBALL 2012
Coach knows best at NFA

Varsity spot for Williams was successful
BY JUSTIN RODRIGUEZ
Times Herald-Record
Who knows him best?

PINE BUSH On the field, Matt Geisler, Zach Millet and Mike Martin make up Pine Bushs backfield. Off the field, they are inseparable. They like to work out together, play basketball and eat massive quantities of chicken bacon ranch pizza. So how tight are the threesome, who hope to help Pine Bush to the Section 9 Class AA playoffs? We decided to find out, asking Millet, a senior who also plays linebacker, five questions about himself. Then we quizzed Martin, a junior, and Geisler, a senior, to see who knows Millet best. Seven points a touchdown were given for correct answers. Points could also be scored by coming close. Megan Fox, can you? We have a tie score 7-7.
Favorite food?
Millet: Pizza, I always eat it. Geisler: Chicken bacon ranch pizza. Martin: Definitely chicken bacon ranch pizza, hes always eating that. Running score and commentary: I bet the CBR pizza will taste even better this fall after a Pine Bush win. We are tied at 14.
NEWBURGH Before last season, defensive back Jalen Williams dad, Julius, made a plea to Newburgh Free Academy coach Bill Bianco to keep his son on the jayvee team. Williams thought Jalen might be reduced to the bench on NFAs varsity. As Julius Williams remembers it, Bianco told him last August, Trust me. Dont worry about it. Jalen will be OK. And how did that work out? As a sophomore last fall, Williams intercepted a pass in all four of Newburghs playoff games, helping the Goldbacks to the Class AA state final, was a Varsity845 firstteam all-star and a third-team Class AA all-state selection. Over the summer, Syracuse offered Williams a full scholarship, and hes fielded interest from other Division I schools. As far as Julius Williams is concerned, Bianco is a prophet. I knew Jalen had the talent, but I didnt know as much as Bianco, the proud father said. He was right. Jalen did a great job. Imagine if Biancos next move with Williams works out as well as last years. This fall, Williams will serve as the Goldbacks featured wide receiver, a natural fit, considering he is 6-foot-2, 175 pounds, in addition to his defensive duties. He grew up playing wide receiver, with his dad serving as his coach. Jalen Williams has all of the attributes expected in a lightsout receiver. Hes fast, athletic, can jump and has good hands. Williams, who has played quarterback, will serve as Donovan Fields backup and, although Bianco isnt committing to anything, there are so many different ways he can use Williams in the offense. We feel when you have a kid like Jalen, a kid who can jump through the roof, its a good matchup for us, Bianco said. He can definitely cause problems for defenses. The hope is, with the running backs we have, we can run the ball. But if teams
Best personality trait?

Millet: Im a good leader and I try to help kids out as much as I can. I would say caring. Geisler: Im gonna say, I dont know. Im stumped. Martin: Long pause. I think hes outgoing, I guess. Running score and commentary: In not answering the question, Geisler makes a fateful goal-line mistake. Martin is awarded a safety and takes a 16-14 lead.
Favorite football player?

Millet: Marshall Faulk. He used to inspire me and I wore his number when I was younger. Geisler: Im going to have to go with Steven Jackson. Hes a Rams fan. Martin: Matt Forte. Hes a running back and pretty good. Running score and commentary: Three-and-out for Geisler and Martin on their first drives. We are scoreless.
Where he will go to college?

Millet: In a perfect world, USC, but Im not going to play football there. So it will be Coastal Carolina, and if I play football, wherever I end up. Geisler: I know he was looking at Coastal Carolina. Im going to say Coastal Carolina. Martin: I think I saw him looking at Coastal Carolina, so Id say there. Final score: Martin grinds out a 23-21 win and he knows Millet best! Justin Rodriguez
Dream date?
Millet: Maybe Megan Fox, shes good-looking, thats obvious. Geisler: Im going to have to go with Megan Fox. Martin: Megan Fox or something. Running score and commentary: You cant ever go wrong with
Newburgh Free Academys Jalen Williams starred in the defensive backfield last season. This year he will be going both ways. Williams, a junior, has a full scholarship offer from Syracuse.
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I knew Jalen had the talent, but I didnt know as much as (NFA coach Bill) Bianco.
JULIUS WILLIAMS Father of Jalen Williams
want to load up on the run, Jalen will hopefully be open. Its just basic football. Williams began last year as a defensive back, but was moved to safety later in the season. He came on in the postseason, picking off passes in the Section 9 Class AA playoff semifinals
against Washingtonville and the championship against Warwick. Williams interception in the Class AA title game went for 85 yards and a touchdown. He had an interception against Shenendehowa in the Class AA state semifinals and added another in the state championship vs. Orchard Park. As for his new two-way role, Williams, a burgeoning star of few words, just shrugged and smiled. Our team needs to make plays and I hope to help them, Williams said. I will play any position to help the team. jrodriguez@th-record.com
Good friends Zach Millet, left, Mike Martin, center, and Matt Geisler claim to know each other really well.
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from his brother, Matt, who led Maine-Endwell to the Class A state championship last year. Tirelli, Ferrier, Tobin and Yovino will all see touches in the flexbone, similar to the wishbone. After slumping bad midway through 2011, Minisink Valley won three of its last four games. Gallagher expects the Warriors to build off that finish. defeating Mohonasen 66-38 in their last game. Introini hopes, among other things, the development of athletic juniors Wanyae Reed (RB/LB), Matt Deronda (linebacker/ guard) and Jared Orndorff (RB/LB) help Valley Central make a run at the playoffs. The Vikings last made the postseason in 2006.
WASHINGTONVILLE
Last seasons record: 5-4, 3-1 Class AA Coach: Don Clark, fourth season Returning starters: Sr. DB Jason Luther; Sr. DT Erick Mendoza; Sr. QB/TE Matt Poveromo; Sr. OL Tyler Brady; Sr. LB Mark Milisci; Sr. S Francesco Pichardo. Key losses: QB Chaynce Pelio; RB Mike Flower; WR Peter Enea; OL Stephen Melgar; LB Scott Fondacaro.
Outlook: Despite losing 17 starters from last year nine on offense and eight on defense Washingtonville expects to contend for the Division II regular-season title. The Wizards won the championship last season for the first time since 2003. Either senior Matt Poveromo or junior Dan OConnell will start at quarterback for the Wizards.
WARWICK
Last seasons record: 6-4, 3-1 Class AA Coach: James Sciarra, seventh season Returning starters: Jr. WR Brad Garcia; Sr. WR/DB Jordan Tortaro; Sr. DB/ RB Nick Calacanis; Jr. DL Francis Nnamani; Jr. OL/ DL Capen Burbank; Sr. OL Joe Vandenbos; Jr. OL Matt Gesner. Jr. LB A.J. Sakac;
ROOSEVELT
Last seasons record: 4-5, 2-2 Class AA Coach: Brian Bellino, third season Returning starters: Sr. OL/ DL Eric Rosenzweig; Sr. C Alex Newman; Sr. WR/DB Chris Osterman; Sr. DE/RB Joe Ciampaglione; Sr. WR/ DB Benny Taylor; Jr. T Carl Schroeder; Sr. G Barry Pelkey. Key losses: QB Joe Soltysiak; RB/LB Nick Sorel; C/LB Zach Pitcher. Outlook: The Presidents hope to continue to develop into a Division II player. Two years ago, Roosevelt won the divisional title, its first of any kind since 1975. It served as the Presidents first winning season in 12 years. When Bellino took over the program, the team had 60 players (varsity and jayvee), but now has 80. Three of Roosevelts first four games come against playoff teams Cornwall, Washingtonville and Newburgh. The Presidents open at Middletown.
Sr. LB John OLeary; Sr. OLB Connor Lavell; Sr. DT Eric Zimmerman; Sr. SS Lucas Messina; Fr. K Davis Brief Key losses: QB John Garcia; FB Joe Boccia; TE/DE Albert Hall; DB Dustin Andreas; RB/ WR Joe Ghiloni. Outlook: Warwick rolled out one of the most explosive offenses in Section 9 last year, averaging 34.8 points per game. However, the Wildcats defense allowed 29.1 points per game. With nine returning starters, Warwicks D should be improved. Meanwhile, the team will still employ its spread attack on offense. Senior Brendan Waters takes over for record-setting quarterback John Garcia. Garcia, who graduated in June, set a Section 9 record with 2,754 yards last season.
Warwick running back/defensive back Nick Calacanis runs upfield after catching a pass during preseason practice. The Wildcats have nine players returning on defense.
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VALLEY CENTRAL
Last seasons record: 1-8, 0-4 Class AA Coach: Ron Introini, 13th season Returning starters: Sr. QB Ishmeal Anderson; Sr. T/ DE Dan Marvin; Sr. WR/S Marcous Bendow; Sr. WR Mike Majors; Sr. DB Jose Ortiz; Sr. C Joe Byrne; Sr. WR/ DB Carlos Villaman. Key losses: RB Joe Rosiecki; LB Tim Bremer; QB Ryan Bolster. Outlook: The Vikings avoided a winless season in 2011 by
Junior linebacker A.J. Sakac of Warwick runs agility drills during preseason practice recently. The Wildcats defense looks to improve on last years points-per-game average of 29.1. Warwick opens its season at Newburgh Free Academy on Aug. 31.
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Goshen looks to change underdog label

GOSHEN The kid sheepishly steps into the coachs office doorway. Preseason practice is three days old. The football coach wants to know if the kid is going to play or not. The kid is noncommittal. He says something about making practice the next day if he doesnt oversleep. No, no, no, new Goshen coach Ed Killenberger says. The kid remains hesitant. Killenberger makes him shake hands on it. They shake hands. This is how it Kevin works at GosGleason hen and other schools trying to make football relevant. Coaches ask kids to play instead of kids marking their calendar for opening day. Coaches are recruiters working the halls and the angles. They are trying to sell football and their teachings instead of kids already having purchased both products. Killenberger tries to secure their trust and make them believe in the coaches, in themselves. When a coach succeeds, kids show up en masse for offseason conditioning and bring buddies to preseason practice. Forty-five kids signed up for Goshen football in May. Thirty showed up for the start of camp 12 days ago. You are competing with basketball, you are competing with summer basketball, Killenberger says. He sighs. You are competing with everything. Its just an excuse for them not to play football. Goshen is competing with losing more than anything. It finished 1-8 last season, 2-8 the year before, 3-6 the year before that. The Gladiators are a collective 11-44 since their last winning season in 2005. Everybody wants to join a winner. Finding kids who want to build one is the greatest challenge. Killenberger, Class of 88, played middle linebacker and guard for Goshen. He coaches wrestling here. He is in his fifth season with the football program. Its just like raising a kid,
Goshen coach Ed Killenberger is optimistic that the Gladiators will be better than last years 1-8 record. He believes in discipline and consistency for his team and he says his players believe they can win games this year.
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We are going to win football games this year. If we drop a game, the team is going to know it has played Goshen.
ED KILLENBERGER Goshen coach
says Killenberger, a father of two. You have to have structure, discipline, consistency. I am hard on them. Im definitely not their friend. Killenberger carries a fine blend of old-school values and new-age awareness. He wont stand for bad language. He despises being called by his last name Hey Killenberger! and if a kid arrives for 3:30 practice at 3:31, hes
sent home. Killenberger figures you draw little from a bunch of tired teens in the final 20 minutes of practice. So he might end the session with relay races instead of sprints. Why not disguise the conditioning with fun activities. Fun is still the point, right? But do they believe, coach? Do they absolutely, positively, truly believe they are going to win football games this season? First-year assistant Jim Emery chimes in. There is not a doubt in their minds that they can be special, he says. We are going to win football games this year, Coach Killenberger says. If we drop a game, the team is going to know it has played Goshen. Let this be the year of the underdog in Section 9 football.
Let this be the year when the once mighty Port Jervis Red Raiders pack the stands and make the old dogs beam with pride. Let this be the year when the have-nots plant both feet hard into the turf at the line and refuse to budge from the haves. Let this be the season of content at Goshen. He never came back, Killenberger says of the kid who sheepishly stepped into his doorway. Thats OK. The rookie head coach loves a challenge. He will make another run at the kid when the doors open at Goshen. Check back with me when school starts, Mr. Killenberger says. kgleason@th-record.com; Twitter: @th_KevinGleason
Running back Dykwan Wells is hoping to carry the Gladiators to victory this season. The team is 11-44 since 2005 and hopes 2012 is the year its fortunes change.
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Cornwall lineman a beast on the field

BY KEVIN GLEASON
Times Herald-Record
CORNWALL Connor Staudle barely could bench 135 pounds his freshman year at Cornwall. Thats when Ryan Staudle gave his younger brother an invaluable piece of advice. You gotta go over to Mikes house. Mike is Mike Incantalupo, a retired New York Police Department detective, former competitive powerlifter and current strength and conditioning coach. Connor visited Incantalupo, who uses many offbeat training methods such as tire flipping and applying chains to weights. Connor Staudle, a 6-foot-6 and 255-pound Division I-bound senior left tackle, began the program the offseason before his sophomore year. He has never been the same. I noticed it when I first went to Mike, said Ryan Staudle, a three-year varsity player at Cornwall and a sophomore at Hartwick College in Oneonta. I told him, You gotta go. Hes going to kick your (butt), but you gotta go. Connor Staudle is in just his fourth season of organized football. He was unable to make weight for youth football, and as a student at since-closed St. Thomas of Canterbury in Cornwall-on-Hudson, Staudle was disallowed from playing modified ball. But he was gaining valuable football experience from an unlikely source basketball. Staudle has developed sound
Cornwall left tackle Connor Staudle has already received Division I football offers. With added strength and the prototypical size of a lineman, Staudle should expect more offers in the coming months.
footwork in part from playing hoops and other sports. By the time he stepped into Incantalupos garage in Cornwall-onHudson, Staudle faced one major deficit strength. But he brought two major strengths to the garage a great attitude, a great work ethic. You know what, Incantalupo said, hes never missed a day. Hes one of the first kids here. He puts 100 percent into it. Always full speed. Staudles weak point remains the bench, Incantalupo said, only now hes putting up 300 pounds as part of his thrice-weekly workouts for 512 months of the offseason. Staudle might be most impressive when hes flipping a 450-pound tire 100 yards, the length of a football field. Hes just a beast, Incantalupo said.
His focus on whatever he does is amazing. I think hes gotten a lot quicker, a lot faster, and hes learned more about the game, Ryan Staudle said. Hes more confident in himself and he knows what to do. Hes big and athletic, Wallkill coach Brian Vegliando said. He protects the QB very well, he is a very good run blocker and he
has very good technique. When you combine athletic talent with good technique and discipline, it makes for a pretty darn good football player. As a freshman Staudle played modified usually a team for seventh- and eighth-graders and was bumped to the varsity during his sophomore season. He started to excel last season, and Cornwall coach Marcus Hughes sent out tapes of Staudle to colleges. Hughes phone soon started ringing. Division I-A teams such as Syracuse and Connecticut have shown interest, as well as I-AAs Bucknell, New Hampshire and Maine. I-AAs Lafayette and Albany have offered scholarships. Staudle said Lafayette offered a full scholarship and Albany presented an athletic/academic package that would cover all his costs. Another sparkling season perhaps could draw a major-college offer. He can play at the level he wants to, Hughes said. It feels awesome, said Staudle, who carries a low-90s average. Im just looking to get faster and stronger. I know I can do it. Ryan Staudle, in a three-year accelerated program as a psychology major at Hartwick, plans to see his not-so-little brother play a game or two this season. Ryan has an idea what hes going to see. He is going to knock some heads around this year, he said.
Monticellos Jackson plans to play football in college

BY KEVIN GLEASON
Times Herald-Record
MONTICELLO Shane Jackson was backpedaling during a defensive backs drill at the University of New Hampshire football camp on July 18 when CLASS A his left knee got NOTEBOOK caught in the turf. Monticellos senior quarterback heard a pop. Originally told it was a contusion, Jackson had an MRI a week later. It was a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament. His season was over. Jackson, who runs the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds, was being recruited by several Division I-AA schools. He will undergo surgery
on Sept. 14 and is expected to miss 4-6 months. Its hard, Jackson said while teammates practiced behind him. Im not going to lie. Jackson plans to walk on somewhere if he isnt offered a scholarship. Im sure its all for a reason, said Jackson, who was injured during the last of a handful of camps he attended in the offseason. It really puts a pause on recruiting. But its not over yet. Jackson will remain close to the team and help out however possible. Im glad to be here with the team and be a part of it, he said. Last season Jackson ran for 956 yards and 11 touchdowns,
threw for 993 yards and 13 touchdowns and had two return touchdowns. As a sophomore, Jackson passed for 1,417 yards with 19 touchdowns, ran for 640 yards and 10 TDs, and returned both a kickoff and a punt for touchdowns. Jackson also excelled at defensive back. You like watching kids like that, said Saugerties coach Lee Meisinger. Hes a nightmare (to play), but hes fun to watch, too.
Cornwall QB White bulks up

Opponents will have to contend with an improved Cornwall quarterback Mike White, which is saying something considering he had a terrific 2011 season as a sophomore.
White got bigger hes gone from 145 pounds last season to 165 this year and stronger working out with several teammates, including behemoth left tackle Connor Staudle, at the home of strength and conditioning coach Mike Incantalupo. Cornwall coach Marcus Hughes has seen the results. He does a lot of things you cant teach, Hughes said. Maturity-wise, hes become more of a leader. Hes one of those kids who is easy to coach.
Wallkills council
Hey, if a leadership council worked for Tom Coughlin and the Giants in their Super Bowl season of 2007-08, it can work for the
Wallkill football team. And it does, according to Panthers coach Brian Vegliando. The council consists of select players chosen by the coaching staff who act as buffers between players and coaches. They report to coaches issues that might arise. The council, made up of 13 players this season, was first started by previous coach Dave Der Cola. We pick a group and we meet with them and talk about leadership topics, Vegliando said. Whats good about them is that they are all about each other. They are not selfish.
kgleason@th-record.com; Twitter: @th_KevinGleason
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Cornwall, Wallkill favored
CORNWALL
Last seasons record: 10-2, 4-1 Section 9 Class A Coach: Marcus Hughes, 6th season Returning starters: Sr. LT/DE Connor Staudle; Sr. RB/S James Fowler; Jr. QB Mike White; Sr. WR Alex Cruz; Sr. K/P Damon Neil; Sr. RB/OLB Luke Zsido; Sr. C/ DT Hunter Misuraca; Jr. WR Chris Bauer; Sr. RT Mike DeRosa. Key losses: RB/DB Rashard Wroten; RB/OLB Peter Catal; WR/ DB Joe ORourke; RT Dan Rice; G/ DE Frank DeNome; DE Kyle Ruiz; FB/MLB Kevin McNally. Outlook: Cornwall lost 10 of 11 starters on defense returning only Zsido as well as valued defensive coordinator Tom Pinder, who left to coach sprint football at Army. But talented quarterback Mike White and a solid offensive line, led by Division I prospect Connor Staudle at left tackle, should help Cornwall reach another section title game.
RB/CB Kioti Carter; Sr. QB/S Tyler Eisenbacher; Sr. TE/DE Evan Grenier; Jr. G Nakeem Thorpe; Jr. FB/ILB Zack Tonyes; Sr. RB/ILB Dykwan Wells; Jr. RB/OLB Lucas Graves. Key losses: OL/DT Tom Merenyi (captain); T Brent Vanderwert (captain); WR/OLB Eris Nahoum. Outlook: First-year coach Ed Killenberger has the Gladiators believing in themselves, which should translate to a significant improvement from last season.
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MONTICELLO
Last seasons record: 5-4, 3-2 Section 9 Class A Coach: Matt Buddenhagen, 3rd season Returning starters: Sr. RB/LB Otha Smith; Sr. RB/DE Mistah Ali; Jr. WR/S London Gandy; Sr. QB/S Mike Rogers; Sr. K/P Angelo Niforatos; Jr. WR/CB Terry Duncan; Sr. LB Jacob McLaughlan. Key losses: TE/DE Sean Reuss; WR/DB Anthony Gray; OL/DL Jermel Branch; OL/DL Garrett Lapolt; OL/DL Brenden Madsen; OL Ian Campbell; OL Brendan Thomas; OL Joe Mulvey; RB/DB Jose Cruz; WR/DB Talon Watson. Outlook: Buddenhagen refuses to allow his players to mope over, or even talk about, the seasonending loss of star quarterback Shane Jackson. And the Panthers have focused on moving forward. We are going at it full-speed ahead, he said. No ones making excuses. We all have to elevate our games.
Cornwall quarterback Mike White, center, stretches during practice as the junior prepares for the Green Dragons defense of the Section 9 Class A championship.
OL/LB Nick Schields; OL Shaun OBrien; LB Chris Barnes; RB/WLB Curtis Wilkerson. Outlook: The Red Raiders made strides in Polanis debut last season, improving from a one-win season in 2010. Look for them to take another step forward behind talented quarterback Matt Smith.
GOSHEN
Last seasons record: 1-8, 0-5 Section 9 Class A Coach: Ed Killenberger, 1st season Returning starters: Sr.
SAUGERTIES
Last seasons record: 1-8, 1-4 Section 9 Class A Coach: Lee Meisinger, 2nd season Returning starters: Sr. C/DL Eric Beresheim; Sr. RB/DB Nick Koenig; Sr. G/DT Terrell Lawrence; Sr. WR/ LB Kaleb Kouhout; Sr. WR/P/K J.T. Elmendorf; Jr. S/WR/KR Lukas Gran; Jr. RB/MLB Russell Neglia Key losses: OL/DL Ethan Stanley; RB/LB Nic Allen; QB Paton Gibbs. Outlook: We should be better than last year. We never really came together as a team. We had little cliques, whatever you want to call it. The leadership was good one day, bad one day. We had some injuries; kids were kicked off for failing classes. It was just one thing after another. Hopefully, we got it all out of the way last year. coach Lee Meisinger
PORT JERVIS
Last seasons record: 3-6, 2-3 Section 9 Class A Coach: Matt Polanis, 2nd season Returning starters: Sr. OL James Sullivan; Sr. OL Mike Guerra; Sr. QB/S Matt Smith; Sr. RB Josh Ramos; Sr. RB Russell Williams; Sr. WR/S Travis Edwards; Sr. DT Steven White. Key losses: RB/DB Chris Miller; WR Christian Rodriguez; WR Davon Adamson; OL/DL Rob Knight;
Wallkill quarterback Joe Pillitteri is battling to replace Eric Wellmon.

DB Mike Greco; Jr. RB/SLOT Sean Puleo; Sr. TE/DB Kenny Atkins; Last seasons record: 8-2, 5-0 Sr. QB Kevin Presutti; Jr. QB Joe Section 9 Class A Pillitteri. Coach: Brian Vegliando, fourth Key losses: QB Eric Wellmon; OLB/ season DE Jahsiem Davis; WR/RB/KR Steve Moyer; DB Kevin Crespi; DL Returning starters: Sr. RB Josh Nygel Winters; DB Jarrett Wager. Villafane; Jr. LT Kieran Miller; Sr. OL Christian Ruddy; Sr. C Javier Outlook: Wallkill has the goods to Alcantara; Sr. RG Andrew Connors; make another run at the section Sr. LB Brendan Connors; Sr. DB title, namely 1,100-yard back Josh Isaiah Berrios-Smith; Sr. DB Dylan Villafane and four offensive linemen Wellmon; Sr. DB Dylan Atkins; Sr. who started every game last season.
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Monticello QB Mike Rogers
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Order of finish
1. Cornwall: Its a coin toss between Cornwall and Wallkill for the division and section titles. 2. Wallkill: The Panthers can just as well win everything with a bigtime O-line and terrific back Josh Villafane paving the way. 3. Monticello: Despite losing star quarterback Shane Jackson, despite being inexperienced on the lines, QB Mike Rogers will make sure the well-coached Panthers stay in the playoff chase. 4. Port Jervis: The Red Raiders have talent. The question is whether they have enough of it to make the playoffs. 5. Goshen: The Gladiators could be a sleeper with, as coach Ed Killenberger expects, the best backfield in Section 9. 6. Saugerties: Talented returnees and a softer schedule should propel the Sawyers to a better season than last year.
Players to watch
CONNOR STAUDLE
School: Cornwall Position: left tackle/ defensive end Ht.: 6-foot-6; Wt: 255 Year: Senior Outlook: He will play Division I football next season, and Staudle will only get better.
JOSH VILLAFANE
School: Wallkill Ht: 5-10; Wt: 185 Year: Senior Outlook: He averaged 8.9 yards per carry in rushing for 1,096 yards and nine touchdowns in 2011.
MIKE WHITE
School: Cornwall Position: quarterback Ht: 6-0; Wt: 165 Year: Junior Outlook: White has added about 20 pounds and is much stronger and faster through a tireless offseason.
BRENDAN CONNORS
School: Wallkill Position: linebacker Ht: 5-8; Wt: 185 Year: Senior Outlook: He has totaled 199 tackles the past two seasons, including 116 last year.
By the numbers
4: Wallkill returning offensive linemen who started every game last season and the number of Wallkill starting defensive linemen who graduated. 5: consecutive seasons Wallkill has reached the sectional title game. 15: age of White, a junior who started as a 14-year-old in 2011. 23: touchdowns thrown by White last season. 65: players making up Port Jervis jayvee and varsity teams as the Red Raiders try to take another step toward contending for the Class A title. 1096: Yards gained by Wallkill senior back Josh Villafane last season.
MATT SMITH
School: Port Jervis Position: quarterback Ht: 6-1; Wt: 185 Year: Senior Outlook: Coach Matt Polanis is thrilled with Smiths improvement following the offseason. Colleges are interested.
MIKE ROGERS
School: Monticello Position: quarterback Ht: 5-9; Wt: 180 Year: Senior Outlook: Rogers is capable of stepping in for star quarterback Shane Jackson and leading Monticello.
EVAN GRENIER
School: Goshen Position: tight end/ defensive end Ht: 6-5; Wt: 250 Year: Senior Outlook: Talk about a two-way threat, he should be one of quarterback Tyler Eisenbachers main passing weapons.
ERIC BERESHEIM
School: Saugerties Position: center/ defensive line Ht: 6-0; Wt: 235 Year: Senior Outlook: Beresheim is determined to keep Saugerties together after a season in which it lacked chemistry.
Top five matchups

CORNWALL VS. WALLKILL
When: 7 p.m. Oct. 5 Where: Wallkill Last season: Wallkill handed Cornwall a 7-6 defeat in the regular-season matchup. But Cornwall got revenge in taking the Class A title 28-14. What to expect: This should be a tremendous football game that likely will serve as a warm-up for the Class A title game. It could come down to whether Cornwall can contain Wallkill behind Josh Villafane and an experienced offensive line.
Breakdown: Kevin Gleason

GOSHEN VS. PORT JERVIS
When: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 Where: Glennette Field, Port Jervis Last season: Goshen jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter before Port Jervis put up 35 unanswered points on its way to the 35-14 win. What to expect: This is a mustwin game for both teams and could ultimately determine a playoff berth. Goshen must use its capable backfield to sustain clock-churning drives and keep QB Matt Smith off the field.
CORNWALL VS. MONTICELLO

When: 1 p.m. Sept. 15 Where: Monticello Last season: Cornwall beat Monticello 52-7 in Week 3, then took out Monticello 36-14 in the Class A playoff semifinals. What to expect: Monticello-Cornwall always is a neat matchup given the coaching sidebar Monticellos Matt Buddenhagen coached Cornwall to the 2006 state title game. It will be a stiff test for Monticellos starting quarterback, likely Mike Rogers, and an inexperienced offensive line.
WALLKILL VS. MARLBORO

When: 7 p.m. Aug. 31 Where: Marlboro Last season: The teams didnt meet in 2011. But both had excellent seasons, with Wallkill reaching the Class A title game and finishing 8-2, and Marlboro winning the Class B title and finishing 9-2. What to expect: Season opener. Friday night lights. Two proud football programs. Heres what you can expect one hard-hitting, pads-ripping affair that could go down to the wire.
PORT JERVIS VS. SAUGERTIES

When: 1:30 p.m. Sept. 15 Where: Saugerties Last season: Port Jervis earned the final Section 9 Class A playoff berth. But the Red Raiders were beaten by Wallkill 30-0. Saugerties won just one game and scored only 68 points in its eight losses while getting shut out four times. What to expect: The Week 3 matchup is a must-win for Port Jervis with the meat of its schedule ahead.
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No longer in the shadows: QBs embrac

SEASONS TO REMEMBER
Great years by Section 9 quarterbacks in the last decade: 2011 John Garcia, Warwick: Set a Section 9 record by throwing for 2,754 yards with 26 touchdowns and just seven interceptions. Garcia completed 182-of-331 passes and ran for two touchdowns. He now plays at Division III Hartwick. 2009 Rian White, Warwick: White set a Section 9 single-season record with 31 touchdown passes. He completed nearly 63 percent of his passes (160 of 255) for 2,382 yards. 2008 Kevin Arduino, Cornwall: Was named the Varsity845 and Class A state player of the year after throwing for 2,481 yards and 30 touchdowns. After Cornwall, Arduino attended prep school. He was a red-shirt freshman at Division II American International College in 2010. Last year, Arduino put up 2,505 all-purpose yards and 23 touchdowns as AICs starter. He was named the Northeast-10 Rookie of the Year. 2007 Danny Scalo, MonroeWoodbury: Only a sophomore, Scalo ran for 1,915 yards and 29 touchdowns. He also completed 60-of-94 passes for 1,342 yards, 13 touchdowns and six interceptions. Scalo helped Monroe-Woodbury to the Class AA state championship game. He was named Varsity845 Player of the Year in 07 and 09. 2005 Greg Sullivan, MonroeWoodbury: Led MonroeWoodbury to its first Class AA state title in school history. He completed 66-of-110 passes for 1,455 yards with 19 touchdowns. Sullivan, a two-time Varsity845 Player of the Year (2005-06) also had 1,017 yards on 141 carries, with 12 touchdowns. He guided Monroe-Woodbury to the Class AA state championship game in 06. Sullivan went on to play at Colgate and is now the running backs coach at the school.
Many teams will debut new players under center

BY JUSTIN RODRIGUEZ
Times Herald-Record
rowing up, Brendan Waters dreamed of one day becoming Warwicks starting quarterback, rehearsing glorious scenarios over and over in his head. No matter if he was tossing the football around in his backyard or playing youth football, Waters visualized throwing long touchdowns, leading the varsity to wins under Friday night lights. Almost a decade later, his time has finally come.
Waters, a senior, will lead Warwicks pass-happy spread offense this fall. Of course, after congratulating Waters on nailing down his dream job, many classmates and friends cant help but ask how he will measure up to what quarterback John Garcia did last season. Garcia, now at Hartwick College, tossed for a Section 9 record 2,754 yards last season. I definitely feel pressure, John put up superstar numbers last season, Waters said. I just use that as motivation. John had a great season, but Im not trying to break his record. Im trying to do my own thing. Ive waited my whole life for this chance and Im going to take advantage of it. over for many teams at quarterback, but this year its more like a mass exodus. Six teams that reached Section 9 championship games last season Newburgh, Warwick, Wallkill, Marlboro, Spackenkill and Chester have new quarterbacks. Roscoe and Livingston Manor, which competed as a merged team last year, reached the D championship game. Both squads will have new quarterbacks. Not one Class AA team will start a quarterback who started all of last year. Minisink Valleys Sean Tirelli did start the second half of 2011 and Ishmael Anderson of Valley Central made starts for the Vikings. Its a big spot, being that on any level the quarterback is the most important position. Its probably the toughest position in sports to play, said Wallkill coach Brian Vegliando, himself a former Wallkill quar-
Many new faces

Waters isnt the only player in Section 9 bent on making a name for himself under center this fall. Every season, there is turn-
Newburgh Free Academy quarterback Donovan Fields takes over for highly successful Mark Risio. Fields, a junior, is also the starting point guard on the basketball team.
terback, who lost two-year star Eric Wellmon to graduation. It takes a special kid to be a quarterback. Why?
On center stage
A quarterback has to be a lot of things the full package. He has to be a smart, tough leader who doesnt lose his composure. A quarterback has to be able to make plays because a coach usually cant hide a weak quarterback. This isnt an offensive lineman where you can run the ball on the other side of the line, or a defensive back you can help with coverage. Plus, the casual fan usually wont catch a mistake by an offensive lineman in the trenches. Meanwhile, almost every move, big play, mistake, by a quarterback is visible.
You are at a disadvantage if you dont have someone you are confident in, said Cornwall coach Marcus Hughes. You have a lot of questions and if the kid doesnt play well you are in a bind. If he isnt playing well, you have to replace him. That puts you behind and if the next kid doesnt work out, then what?
Sophomore responds
Cornwall had to fill its quarterback job with a sophomore Mike White last season. He followed a line of stars at the Class A power Tyler Lawlor from 2009-10, Kevin Arduino in 2008 and David Boisture from 200607. Mike looked good throwing the ball, but I still had to see, Hughes said. In a pressure spot, White responded with a great season,
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Marlboros Justin Votta
Warwicks Brendan Waters
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cing chance to shine
WHAT MAKES A GREAT QUARTERBACK?

Mental toughness
If you throw an interception, you have to come back the next play and forget about it. Anyone can play well when things are going good. The best quarterbacks find ways to win when things arent going so well. RON STOVER
Chester coach
Intelligence
I think every player has to be smart, but especially the quarterback. Especially in a sophisticated offense, the kid has to be able to go through all the checks and balances. We put a lot of pressure on our quarterback. He has to be a special kid and he has to be smart. RICH WARD
Marlboro coach
Durability
This is huge because once you go to a second-string guy, it moves everyone else out of position. You usually have to take a running back or wide receiver to put there. You need durability and that and intelligence is something I always look for. TOM TEGELER
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Chesters Vinny Aloi, left, and Monroe Woodburys Kevin Carr are two of many rookie quartebacks in Section 9 this season. Big things are expected from both players.
passing for 2,114 yards with 23 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He helped Cornwall to the semifinals of the Class A state playoffs. White knows what quarterbacks like Waters are going through as they take over the job. Everyone had different expectations for me, White said. Im sure everyone in Cornwall was wondering what the team would be like with a sophomore starting. Of course, I was nervous. I just stayed calm and focused, studied the plays in and out. My team helped me and supported me, so I knew I would be in good shape. plenty of expectations this season, too. At Monroe-Woodbury, junior Kevin Carr takes over at what has become Section 9s version of Quarterback High. Greg Sullivan began the tradition by leading the Crusaders to the Class AA state championship in 2004. With Sullivan calling the plays, Monroe-Woodbury was the state runner-up a year later. Danny Scalo followed Sullivan with three brilliant years at quarterback, helping MonroeWoodbury to the state Class AA championship game in 2007 and 2008. Ryan Spelman led the Crusaders the last two seasons. Junior Donovan Fields, Newburgh Free Academys jayvee quarterback last year, takes over for the Class AA state runner-up. Two other defending Section 9 champs, Marlboro and Chester, will have new faces leading the huddle. Only a sophomore, Vinny Aloi takes over at Chester, and junior Justin Votta, a backup last season, is Marlboros new starter. Its an honor, of course, a big deal, said Carr, Spelmans backup last season. They are all great quarterbacks, but I try not to think of it as replacing them. Its a little nerve-racking, but Ive never been more excited for a season like this before. I think I will be fine. jrodriguez@th-record.com
New Paltz coach
Leadership
You have to have a person who is confident in himself in making decisions. Its important, because if you are a throwing team, you are going to have a lot of different guys who want the ball. You have to get it to the right one. A leader has to be mature, not someone immature, who just does things to make their peers happy. ANTHONY FINOCHIO
James I. ONeill coach
Toughness
If you play quarterback here, you have to be tough. The quarterback runs the ball a lot here, its no secret. Since Ive been here (1988), we have always been good at the quarterback position. When we used to run the triple option, people used to tell us we needed a good No. 2 quarterback, because of the hits he would take. To do the job here, you have to be tough. BERNIE CONNOLLY
Pressure and expectations

There is plenty of pressure,
Monroe-Woodbury coach
NEW QBS TO WATCH

Sophomore Vinny Aloi, Chester: Aloi, who replaces gritty Anthony Ognibene, will bring a new look to Chesters offense hes a thrower. In the past, the Hambletonians have looked for signal callers to run the ball and the offense. Chester is expected to throw more this year. Junior Kevin Carr, MonroeWoodbury: Carr is a newcomer, but with so many Monroe-Woodbury blowouts last season, he did see some time as a backup, rushing for 200 yards. He replaces Ryan Spelman, who put up 4,325 allpurpose yards and 55 touchdowns the past two seasons. Junior Donovan Fields, Newburgh Free Academy: Fields knows how to run a team. He served as a guard for Newburghs basketball team and had a breakout year last winter. Fields served as Newburghs jayvee quarterback last fall and returned kicks for the varsity. He is quick, athletic. Fields replaces Mark Risio, a no-frills quarterback who ran Newburghs offense efficiently with minimal mistakes. Junior Justin Votta, Marlboro: Replaces Mike Schoonmaker, who led Marlboro to its first Class B Section 9 title in school history last year. He ran for 944 yards and 18 touchdowns. Votta served as his backup in 2011. Mike and I were close and he helped me out a lot last season, learning the offense and everything, Votta said. Im not nervous, Im excited, my goal is for the team to go undefeated. Senior Brendan Waters, Warwick: Waters, a backup last season, replaces gunslinger quarterback John Garcia. Waters might not have the arm Garcia did, but he can still chuck it. The new quarterback may have better legs than his predecessor. Ive been watching the team for so many years and I always imagined I would get this shot, Waters said.
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Class B
Marlboro is team to beat
ELLENVILLE
Last seasons record: 2-7, 1-2 Class C Div. I Coach: Tony Borriello, 12th season Returning starters: Sr. QB Kyle Conner; Jr. RB-LB Gary Gaeta; Sr. RB-LB Justin Rose. Key losses: QB Robert Borriello; DE-OL Preston Bazemore. Outlook: Stepping up to Class B play will be challenging for the Blue Devils. The return of skill players on offense should help Ellenville, which usually plays tough at home.
stretch defenses with good arm and speedy receivers.
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MARLBORO
Last seasons record: 9-2, 5-1 Class B Coach: Rich Ward, third season Returning starters: Sr. LB Matt Tamburri; Sr. LB-RB Joe Tompkins; Sr. OL-DL Tyler Mastranuono; Sr. RB Devin Pierre; Sr. RB Austin Beck; Jr. RB-DB Ryan Cary; Sr. OL-DL Mike Bodine; Jr. QB Justin Votta; Sr. DB Brandon Curry; Sr. OL-DL Darren Olympia, senior. Key losses: QB Mike Schoonmaker; WR-CB Mike Tamburri; CB John Gallo; DT Kory Wimberly; DE Mike Tomanelli; DB Willie Brown; TE Matt Orszewski; RB Cornelius Williams; DT Brandon White. Outlook: Iron Dukes, winners of their first sectional title, lost some considerable talent, but depth and a strong cast of returnees should keep them in the title hunt.
HIGHLAND
Last seasons record: 1-8, 1-5 Class B Coach: Carl Relyea, 28th season Returning starters: Sr. OT-DT Connor McCutcheon; Sr. FB-LB Brandon Bisaccia; Sr. C-DT Kevin Rivera; Sr. QB Chris Ranalli; Jr. DE-FB A.J. Buchanan; Sr. K Jake Armstrong. Key losses: SE Charlie Merget; RB-CB Anthony Pavese; RB-CB Steven Rosado; LB Lucas Canino; OT Shane Turner; LB Matt Quinn; TE-DE Greg Saso Outlook: Wealth of returning cast has the Huskies not only thinking of a return to a winning record, but also the Section 9 playoffs. Huskies will look to Ranalli to
NEW PALTZ
Last seasons record: 4-5, 3-3 Class B Coach: Tom Tegeler, 12th season Returning starters: Sr. RB-MLB Darryl Clark; Jr. RB Khariff LaBoy; Sr. DT Anthony Tufano; Sr. OL Nick Morrisr; Sr. OL-DT Terrence Patterson. Key losses: LB-TE Kyle Nagel; RB-DB Chad Wells; OL-DL Tom Hull; LB-FB Kason Clark. Outlook: Huguenots are young, intelligent and cautiously optimistic. Clark and LaBoy are a formidable backfield. Coach: George Iacobaccio, third season Returning starters: Jr. WR-LB Keith Malak; Sr. RB-LB Jordan Gwynn; Jr. WR-S Brett Steers; Sr. OT-LB George Lent; Sr. OG-DL Casey Ligi; Sr. C-DT J.C. Ellsworth; Sr. OT-DE Carlton Legg; Jr. QB Thomas Reardon; Sr. DT Brian Sickler. Key losses: DT Paul Sommer; S-RB Ian Morse; RB-CB Johnny Seils; DB John Hodes. Outlook: The Ganders, who barely missed the playoffs in 2011, are encouraged by lots of returnees, a huge line and recent success in summer 7-on-7 competition.
RED HOOK
Last seasons record: 6-3, 4-2 Class B Coach: Bill Stutz, third season Returning starters: Sr. QB Lucas Brocchetti; Sr. LB Luis Garcia; Sr. RB Brendon Tator; Sr. G Will Brammer; Sr. WR Brandon Coleman; Sr. WR Anthony Depaoli; Sr. LB Shane Crittendenr; Sr. WR Brian Messmer. Key losses: RB-LB Taylor Lee; WR-DB Kirby Roeder; OL-DL Matthew Johnson; WR-DB Ricky Treu; WR-DB Billy Carey; OL-DL Nick Whelly Outlook: Lots of experience at skill positions completes a well-rounded team. An improved defense will help this team win close games.
SPACKENKILL
Last seasons record: 8-2, 6-0 Class B Coach: Clinton DeSouza, third season Returning starters: Sr. TE-LB Josh Riley; Sr. FB-LB Nick Celestino; Sr. OT/DT Zach Short; Sr. WR-DB Tommy Fink; Sr. QB Evan Loughran; Sr. RB-LB Wayne Bowden, Key losses: QB K.J. Williams; LB Nick Loughran.
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Chris McCord, left, is blocked during practice. The Huguenots are led by Tom Tegeler, who is in his 12th season.
Outlook: Spartans insist focus is not on sectional title, but they are well-set for another run with lots of returnees in skill spots. Transition to new quarterback Loughran will be a big key.
Marlboro assistant Jay Young watches as Aidan Matthews and Luke Craig practice. Marlboro, the defending Section 9 champions, have a strong cast of returnees.
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RONDOUT VALLEY
Last seasons record: 3-6, 2-4 Class B
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1. Marlboro: Dukes are talented but will be hard-pressed to repeat. 2. Red Hook: Improved defense must tip the scales. 3. Spackenkill: Spartans still have talent to succeed. 4. New Paltz: Huguenots usually find a way to slip into playoffs. 5. Highland: Offense must prove itself to be playoff contender. 6. Rondout Valley: Ganders to improve but will it be enough? 7. Ellenville: The move to Class B may not be favorable.
Players to watch
KHARIFF LABOY
School: New Paltz Position: Running back Ht.: 5-8 Wt. 160 Year: Junior Outlook: Has more than 1,800 rushing yards over first two seasons. Exceptional runner is lightning fast.
ANTHONY TUFANO
School: New Paltz Position: Defensive tackle Ht.: 6-2 Wt. 270 Year: Senior Outlook: Huge lineman is perhaps the best in Class B.
CONNER MCCUTCHEON
BRANDON BISACCIA
By the numbers
0: Home losses by Marlboro in 2011. 2: Wins by Ellenville in 2011. 2: Place Rondout Valley finished behind to Kingston in summer 7-on-7 play. 3: Section 9 teams that gave up fewer points (121) than Spackenkill last season. 4: New Paltz has four linemen weighing 250 pounds or more. 11: Sectional title games in which New Paltz has appeared. 30: Players on New Paltz roster. 60: Players who have come out for the Rondout Valley varsity and junior varsity teams, a good turnout following 2009 varsity shutdown.
School: Highland School: Highland Position: Fullback, Position: Lineman linebacker Ht.: 6-2 Wt. 300 Ht.: 6-0 Wt. 190 Year: Senior Year: Senior Outlook: The teams Outlook: Starting middle biggest lineman linebacker should solidify possesses strength, size the Huskies defense. and skill. 5p10.706
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MATT TAMBURRI
School: Marlboro Position: Defensive back, wide receiver Ht. 6-1 Wt. 190 Year: Senior Outlook: Tamburri is a great student on both sides of the ball.
JUSTIN VOTTA
School: Marlboro Position: Quarterback Ht. 6-1 WT. 170 Year: Junior Outlook: Strong arm and running skills makes new QB a dual threat.
WILL BRAMMER
School: Red Hook Position: Offensive guard Ht.: 6-4 Wt. 290 Year: Senior Outlook: This three-year starter can really move people and is ready to peak in his final season.
Highland linebacker Sal Mazzella, front right, warms up with teammates during practice recently. The Huskies hope to not just improve on last years one-win season, but are setting their sights on the playoffs.
LUCAS BROCCHETTI
School: Red Hook Position: Quarterback Ht.: 5-10 Wt. 160 Year: Senior Outlook: His running and passing ability makes him a double threat.
Top five matchups

SPACKENKILL VS. NEW PALTZ
When: Aug. 31 Where: New Paltz Last season: Spackenkill beat New Paltz, 26-6, on Oct. 14, and 7-6 in Class B semifinals. What to expect: Two playoff teams square off in Week 1, a game that should set the tone for the season. New Paltz needs strong start for confidence booster.
Breakdown: Ken McMillan
MARLBORO VS. RED HOOK

When: Sept. 8 Where: Red Hook Last season: Marlboro beat Red Hook twice, 45-28, in penultimate weekend and 49-12 in sectional playoff game. What to expect: Red Raiders open league play with potential finals matchup. Red Hook is going to want to make a statement that it can contend.
SPACKENKILL VS. MARLBORO

When: Sept. 28 Where: Marlboro Last season: Spackenkill beat visiting Marlboro, 21-6, on Sept. 17, but Iron Dukes topped Spartans, 14-7, in the 2011 Class B title game. What to expect: This is a rematch of the Section 9 Class B championship, and these two teams should both be in the title hunt once again.
NEW PALTZ VS. MARLBORO

When: Oct. 19 Where: New Paltz Last season: Marlboro won at New Paltz, 34-12, on Oct. 21. What to expect: Teams have exchanged season-finale wins the past two years. New Paltz coach Tom Tegeler would like to see this rivalry become as big as the Highland-Marlboro series.
RONDOUT VALLEY VS. ELLENVILLE

When: Oct. 20 Where: Rondout Valley Last season: Have not played regularly since late 1990s. What to expect: Rondout Valley and Ellenville renew acquaintances after nearly 12 years separated by different divisions. The teams will play for the Valley Jug. Rondout coach George Iacobaccio believes his teams playoff hunt may come down to this contest.
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Humble Ranalli loves being leader

Highland quarterback has earned teammates respect
BY KEN MCMILLAN
Times Herald-Record
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5 QUESTIONS WITH CONNOR MCCUTCHEON

What do you think of your teams chances this season? I have high expectations for us. I think we all have expectations for a great season. I think the offseason was a big part. We worked extremely hard. We have a great team vibe. Everyone wants to be here, everyone works hard. How tough was it to play for a 1-8 team last season? It was tough on us, especially for those guys who were seniors because that was their last season and they went out on a 1-8 record. Hopefully, the juniors who are now seniors this year can change it around and bring Highland back to glory. How critical is having so many returning players? Everyone knows where to be, everyone knows the playbook. We got a head start on things to do for the season. Its just a great feeling. What do you think about the tradition of Highland football? We play for one of the best coaches in New York state. The school has seven section championships. Its a storied school, a storied place to be. We hope to continue on to glory. Whats it like to play for coach Carl Relyea? Its amazing. He, honestly, is the best coach I have ever played for. He knows the game so well. He knows us all individually so its like playing for someone you know. He has the experience, he has the wins and he has the section championships. He has coached countless numbers of great players. Its an honor to play for him. Ken McMillan
HIGHLAND Chris Ranalli is proud to be the quarterback at Highland, but hes not about to let the title go to his head. People in school know that I am the quarterback, but they dont make it a big deal, he said. I dont try to brag about it or anything. I am just one of the players on the team and try to do my part. Perhaps thats why the humble Ranalli, a second-year varsity signal caller, has earned the respect of his teammates and the admiration of his veteran coach, Carl Relyea. I think hes a solid ball player, Relyea said. Its always nice to return a quarterback. Chris is a smart quarterback. He understands the game. Experience is an issue, though. Ranalli broke his ankle in the second game last season, and though he returned late in the season he was not nearly as effective. Ranalli said the rehabilitation was painful, but he feels 100 percent now. It was very disappointing, Ranalli said of the injury. I was just starting off the season. It was very difficult to deal with. Thats why Ranalli is so excited to get this season started. He desperately wants to show people that last seasons 1-8 re-
I know a lot of it is on my shoulders to lead the team ... I like that.

CHRIS RANALLI Highland quarterback
cord was an aberration for a proud Highland program. It was a tough season last year, he said, but that is behind us and this is a new year. We start off 0-0 like any other team. We have just the same chance as any other team in winning it. We just need to be patient with the games and not feel pressure about winning ... just let it come to us and it will happen. Relyea likes Ranallis decision-making and his arm strength, figuring the Huskies can stretch defenses if he can air out some throws to speedy receivers. Playing quarterback at Highland is apparently a family affair former all-star Matt Brennie, who led the Huskies to sectional titles and a state semifinal appearance, is Ranallis uncle. Players looked up to him as quarterback, Ranalli said of Brennie, and thats what I wanted to do. Ranalli embraces the responsibilities of being the offenses leader.
Quarterback Chris Ranalli was injured in the second game of last year, but he was able to return late in the season, which gave him valuable experience to lean on this season.
I know a lot of it is on my shoulders to lead the team ... I like that, he said. Just dont expect Ranalli to become a different person as a result. kmcmillan@th-record.com; Twitter: @KenMcMillanTHR
In the middle may be good enough for New Paltz

BY KEN MCMILLAN
Times Herald-Record
Tom Tegeler has been coaching football for 16 years, and the New Paltz varsity mentor said he can usually tell if he CLASS B has a good team NOTEBOOK or a bad team. This year, I just dont know, Tegeler said during the opening week of practice. Were right in the middle, dead spot in the middle. In a competitive seven-team Section 9 Class B league, that may be just enough with four squads
moving into the postseason. New Paltz has been to 11 sectional finals, and Tegeler said the potential is there but dont hold him to anything just yet he needs to see this team in game action. I think were smart and were really good at the skill positions. Our line is big, too, he said. I hope we can be there at the end. It depends on how things fall.
A year older
Anyone who needs to reason why Highland suffered a unchar-
acteristic poor record (1-8) last year should realize the Huskies had back-to-back huge graduating classes, leaving the 2011 team with just two returning starters. Turnabout may come this season with a large returning cast of starters. Experience will be a huge factor, coach Carl Relyea said. I think a lot of them learned more last year than they knew before. Hopefully, that will help them.
Youth behind center

New Paltz is turning to sopho-
more Harrison Zraly to play quarterback. Zraly was called up to varsity late in 2011 and adjusted well, Tegeler said. At Rondout Valley, junior Thomas Reardon has the QB duties after seeing some time as a sophomore. We thought it would be a work in process, said coach George Iacobaccio. He wasnt ready to go in his sophomore year but we saw something there and said be patient. He got better as the season went on. I am glad we made the decision to bring him up.
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Change is in the air, or on the ground

Minisink is not the first team to change offensive game plan
BY JUSTIN RODRIGUEZ
Times Herald-Record
As a right tackle, Colin Scotts gridiron glory this fall wont come on long touchdown runs or passes, sending giddy cheerleaders and fans into a frenzy. Scott does his unforgiving, often overlooked, work in the trenches, where anything goes, its the survival of the toughest. Here is where games are won and lost, where big plays are set up or snuffed out. This is Scotts idea of glory on the football field. Its just nose-to-nose with the defender, Scott said. The guy who wants it more wins. You just have to beat the guy ahead of you. This season, Minisink Valley coach Kevin Gallagher will ask Scott and his teammates up front to block even harder, be even tougher the Warriors season could depend on it. Minisink Valley is installing a new run-heavy flexbone offense to help bounce back from a rare losing season (45) in 2011. On defense, there are only so many tinkers and changes coaches can make. A change in offense often requires wholesale changes and can turn a program around.
Gallagher has installed the flexbone to suit his strengths. He has undersized but tough kids from quarterback to offensive linemen not afraid to mix it up. The flexbone is a running formation derived from the wishbone, featuring as many as three running backs. Its about ball control, eating up yards, keeping the opponents offense off the field. Sean Tirelli, a 5-foot-5, 145-pound quarterback, will run the offense with several running backs coming with a full head of steam out of the backfield, including Tim Vance, Austin Ferrier and John Tobin. With about 75 percent of teams in Section 9 running the spread, the scheme could provide challenges for Minisink Valleys opponents. The Warriors ran a multiple offense last year. It changes your whole practice plan, said Valley Central coach Ron Introini, who plays in Section 9 Class AA Division II with Minisink Valley. Its not the same old offense and you arent used to it. You really have to scout it properly and come up with a good plan to stop it.
No-huddle offense
Three years ago, Warwick coach James Sciarra went with a no-huddle offense, adding to an already frenetic pass-happy attack. Defenses were scrambling, Sciarra said. We were snapping the ball and teams were still in the huddle. Sciarras Wildcats lost to Newburgh 46-21 in last years Class AA championship game with the Wing-T, in part, proving too much for Warwick to handle. I think a lot of other teams would do that, but they dont have the personnel, Sciarra said. We had three days to prepare for it and it was tough. It was a perfect fit for them. Monroe-Woodburys move to the spread more than seven years ago started a movement in Section 9. Still smarting from a blowout loss in the 2004
Minisink Valley quarterback Sean Tirelli, foreground, hands off the ball during a recent practice. Tirelli says that the flexbone offense implemented this season will help the Warriors move the ball more efficiently.
state Class AA playoffs weeks earlier, DAliso agreed to take game tapes home from assistant Bernie Connolly. Connolly took over for DAliso as Monroe-Woodburys head coach earlier this year. But what was on the tapes? As it turns out, those tapes would lead to one of the greatest movements in the history of schoolboy football in the state Section 9s rise from doormat to state player. When DAliso arrived home in November 2004, he watched the tapes and saw Urban Meyers University of Utah team running all over its opponents with the spread-option offense. He was intrigued and, soon, would be consumed with Meyers scheme. DAliso ran it the next season with unprecedented success winning a state
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Implementing the spread

Before the 2005 season, former Monroe-Woodbury coach Pat DAliso scrapped his triple option offense for the spread. The Crusaders won the Class AA state title that year. Newburgh Free Academy coach Bill Bianco installed the Delaware Wing-T last year, ditching the spread, and the Goldbacks reached the Class AA state championship game. Newburgh was coming off a 4-5 season, plagued by injuries. For us, going to the Wing-T was about utilizing the talent we had, Bianco said. In the spread, sometimes developing a quarterback is too hard. We have pretty big, athletic running backs. In the spread, there is one running back. Where are the other guys? On the sideline, so it made sense for us.
I think we are going to move the ball against anyone we play. We have tough linemen, tough running backs. We all ran this in youth football, so we think its a good fit.
SEAN TIRELLI Minisink Valley quarterback
Class AA championship and other local teams would follow with results they had never seen before.
A player on big stage

Before DAliso scrapped his triple-option offense for the
spread, Section 9 Class AA teams were 1-9 in the state playoffs since the classification was introduced in 1996. They were outscored by an average of 32-9 by Albany and Westchester-area teams. Since the start of 2005, Monroe-Woodbury has won seven state playoff games, and four of its six losses have come in the championship game. Minisink Valley might not be on the cusp of that kind of success, but the new-look Warriors think the flexbone is the right fit for them. I think we are going to move the ball against anyone we play, Tirelli said. We have tough linemen, tough running backs. We all ran this in youth football, so we think its a good fit. jrodriguez@th-record.com
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Class C
ONeill could win it all
Division I
DOVER
Last seasons record: 3-4, 3-5; Class C/D, Section 1 Coach: Chris Lounsbury, fifth season Returning starters: Sr. WR/S Chase Beebe; Sr. LB/RB Greg Boettcher; Sr. QB/DB Kyle Bradshaw; Sr. RB/ DB Chris Easter; Sr. RB/DL Shakim Futrell; Sr. TE/DE Tom Marston; Sr. OL/LB Jake Wadroska. Key losses: None. Outlook: Dover will have plenty of experienced players returning since the Dragons did not have a single senior on the roster in 2011. Theyll also add Sr. RB/LB Nick Juchem, who missed all of last year with an injury. Expect Dover to be an instant contender for a Section 9 title.
C in running the football, as Nasi, Trainor and West all return in the backfield.
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JOHN S. BURKE CATHOLIC

Last seasons record: 4-0, 9-1, Class C Div. II Coach: Ed Van Curen Jr., fourth season as head coach, 11th season on Burke Catholic staff Returning starters: Sr. WR/DB/ KR, Patrick Joyner; Sr. QB/FS, Bob Pezzullo. Key losses: OL/DL Marc Asaro; RB/LB Matt Cino; RB/FS Jake Morganstein; OL/ILB Spiro Nanakos; FB/OLB Matt Press; WR/OLB Tom Sullivan; RB/DB Steve Tomaszewski; FB/ILB Christian Ward. Outlook: The Eagles lost 22 seniors to graduation, so its a brand-new lineup in Goshen. QB Bob Pezzullo will provide some consistency on offense. Patrick Joyner, who had 228 kick return yards last year, will need to contribute on offense and defense, as well.
JAMES I. ONEILL
Last seasons record: 2-1, 8-3, Class C Div. I Coach: Anthony Finochio, third season Returning starters: Sr. RB/CB Jerry Nasi; Sr. FB/LB Zach Trainor; Jr. QB Keegan West; Sr. WR/CB Chris Olave; Sr. G/DT Jordan Baskerville; Sr. G/LB Eric Wallace; Sr. WR Derrike Shrieve; Sr. DE Chris Van Skyock; Sr. DE John Njoga; Jr. LB Kyle Kilner; Sr. FS Saahil Fruitwala. Key losses: G Jon Sabino; TE Matt McCarthy; C Clayton Vermeesch; T Cody Jacks. Outlook: The defending Section 9 champs are in good position to defend that title as ONeill returns seven starters on offense and nine on defense. ONeill should be one of the most productive teams in Class
LIBERTY
Last seasons record: 1-2, 5-4; Class C Div. I Coach: John Wilhelm, fourth season Returning starters: Sr. TE/ILB/K/P Ryan Henry; Sr. RB/OLB Kenny Jaycox; Sr. OL/LB Andrew Martinez; Sr. LT/DE Tony Saravia. Key losses: WR/DB Javier Baez; RB/ LB Anthony Covington; C Cosmos Fitzpatrick; RB/DB Joe Franke; QB/ LB Marshon Williams. Outlook: The Indians lost key players at the skill positions, but have plenty of experience back in the trenches. Newcomers Brendan Williams, Ehat Shehi and Atwoun Ackerley as well as QB Quinn Jackson should all contribute in the offensive and defensive backfields.
James I. ONeill coach Anthony Finochio leads preseason practice as he hopes to take his team to its second sraight Section 9 Class C title.
By the numbers
4: Burke Catholic running backs to gain at least 250 yards on the ground last year. All four of those players have graduated, just a few of the 22 players gone from last years team. 18: Games played by the Fallsburg team since its inception in 2010. The program is still looking for its first varsity win. 22: Average points per game scored by James I. ONeill, the 2011 Section 9 Class C champion. 25.3: Combined tackles per game for Sullivan Wests Tom Mootz (13.9) and Sawyer Erlwein (11.4). Mootz graduated, but Erlwein returns for his senior season. 243: Total kick return yardage for Tri-Valleys Cody Exner last season.
Hes also the Bears leading returning rusher (463) and receiver (112). 902: Rushing yards by Libertys Kenny Jaycox last season. He had 88 attempts and scored 15 touchdowns. 1996: The last year a Class C team from Section 9 won a game in the state playoffs. Highland defeated Red Hook in the opening round, 46-9, but lost to Dover, then of Section 1, in the quarterfinals, 33-21. 1997: The last year one of these 10 teams won a state championship. Dover, again as a member of Section 1, won the Class C title over Section 3s Syracuse Christian Brothers Academy, 32-26, in two overtimes.
ONTEORA
Last seasons record: 0-6, 1-8; Class B Coach: Justin Kight, third season Returning starters: Jr. FB/LB Dustin Mackenzie; Sr. RB/CB Dylan Mackenzie; Sr.
Libertys Julius Graves
See CLASS C, Page 20
Senior fullback/linebacker Sebastian Sanchez works out in Fallsburgs state-of the-art weight room.
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Order of finish
Division I 1. James I. ONeill: The defending Section 9 champs have heaps of talent coming back. 2. Dover: The Dragons have some adjustments to make in moving to Section 9, but having played a very challenging schedule in Section 1 in the past, theyll be ready. 3. Liberty: Kenny Jaycox could be the most prolific running back in Class C, especially since hell have an experienced line in front of him. 4. John S. Burke Catholic: The Eagles will be plenty inexperienced having lost 22 seniors, but returning QB Bob Pezzullo should keep Burke Catholic in the mix. 5. Onteora: The Indians slide down from Class B, but Class C might not be any easier. Division II 1. Sullivan West: The Bulldogs lost plenty of talent to graduation, but still look like the class of Division II. 2. Millbrook: The Blazers won the Section 9 Class C title in 2010, but stumbled in losing three of their first four games in 2011. Will it get off to a better start in 2012? 3. Tri-Valley: The Bears will be young in 2012 and theyll also be tested right away, playing a nonleague game at ONeill in Week 1. Tri-Valley, however, certainly has the potential to compete in Division II. 4. Pine Plains: Tom Povall returns for his second season as the Bombers head coach. The defense allowed 35 or more points in five of nine games last year. 5. Fallsburg: The Comets continue to build toward competitiveness.
Players to watch
JORDAN BASKERVILLE
School: James I. ONeill Position: RG/DT Ht.: 6-3 Wt.: 270 Year: Senior Outlook: Baskerville is one of the biggest and strongest offensive lineman in the area.
ARIC BOYES
School: Tri-Valley Position: OL/DT Ht.: 6-1 Wt.: 215 Year: Senior Outlook: Boyes was an all-section selection last year and figures to be one of the Bears most experienced players.
SAWYER ERLWEIN
School: Sullivan West Position: QB/LB Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 190 Year: Senior Outlook: Erlwein will be expected to be a leader on defense and takes over under center.
RYAN HENRY
School: Liberty Position: TE/DE/K/P Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 210 Year: Senior Outlook: Henry is a passcatching threat at tight end, a force on the D-line, kicks and punts.
SCOTT HERBERT
School: Sullivan West Position: RG/DL Ht.: 6-0 Wt.: 220 Year: Senior Outlook: Herberts leadership on the O-line and defense will be key if the Bulldogs hope to contend for a division title.
KENNY JAYCOX
School: Liberty Position: RB/OLB Ht.: 5-9 Wt.: 165 Year: Senior Outlook: Jaycox was one of the top backs in Section 9 last season, averaging 10.3 yards per attempt and 100 yards a game.
BOB PEZZULLO
School: Burke Catholic Position: QB/FS Ht.: 5-10 Wt.: 175 Year: Senior Outlook: Pezzullo threw for 659 yards and four TDs as a junior, leading to a ninegame winning streak. He will be Burkes main man.
SEBASTIAN SANCHEZ
School: Fallsburg Position: FB/LB Ht.: 5-9 Wt.: 218 Year: Senior Outlook: I Sanchez is a bruising runner and one of the Comets best runstoppers.
Top five matchups

MILLBROOK VS. DOVER
When: 1:30 p.m. Sept. 1 Where: Dover High School Last season: These teams did not meet last season. What to expect: Separated by a mere 13-mile drive in eastern Dutchess County, Millbrook and Dover finally meet again to rekindle the rivalry in the first week of the season. The last time Dover played a team from Section 9, it wasnt pretty. Wallkill beat the Dragons 46-7 in a non-league game during the 2009 season.
Breakdown: William Montgomery

ONEILL VS. JOHN S. BURKE
When: 1:30 p.m. Sept. 29 Where: John S. Burke Catholic Last season: ONeill won the only meeting between the teams, a 10-7 victory in the Section 9 Class C championship game. What to expect: Not only is it a rematch of last years Section 9 final, it figures to be a big one in the standings. It will be the secondto-last division game for ONeill, but the first for Burke, which opens the season with tough non-league games against Goshen, Chester, Dobbs Ferry and Millbrook.
SULL. WEST VS. TRI-VALLEY

When: 7 p.m. Oct. 5 Where: Sullivan West High School, Lake Huntington Last season: Sullivan West defeated Tri-Valley 21-14 in Grahamsville in the first week of the 2011 season. What to expect: By the time these two teams play, it will be the sixth week of the season. Both Sullivan West and Tri-Valley certainly have something to prove this year with new players on the field. This game could help decide the Division II race.
LIBERTY VS. BURKE

When: 1:30 p.m.Oct. 6 Where: Liberty High School Last season: These teams did not meet in 2011. Burke won the most recent meeting, 47-13, on Oct. 2, 2010. What to expect: Since both of these teams close out the regular season with division games against Onteora and Dover Liberty is at Dover then hosts Onteora; Burke hosts Onteora then heads to Dover this game will have huge implications in the final Division I standings.
SULL. WEST VS. MILLBROOK

When: 7 p.m. Oct. 19 Where: Millbrook High School Last season: These teams did not meet in 2011. Sullivan West won the most recent meeting, 32-6, in Sept. 2009. What to expect: The Bulldogs take a nearly 100-mile road trip to Millbrook for the regular-season finale that could conceivably wind up the de facto Division II championship game.
Will Montgomery
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CLASS C: ONeil looks to defend title

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QB Tim Shultis; Sr. WR/S Bernie Smith. Key losses: WR/LB Tyler Barringer; WR/DB Nick Occhi; QB Chris Pollo; OL/ DL Andrew Russell; OL/DL Elmo Tinti. Outlook: Onteora had a rough season last year in Class B, going winless in a division with the likes of Spackenkill, Marlboro, Red Hook and New Paltz. The Indians should be much more competitive in Class C, but must replace key players in the trenches and at the skill positions. With a Wing-T-based offense, Onteora hopes to pound the ball inside and also take advantage of outside gains.
Small schools struggle with roster numbers

BY WILLIAM MONTGOMERY
Times Herald-Record
DAVID DOONAN/For the Times Heral
Division II
FALLSBURG
Last seasons record: 0-4, 0-9; Class C Div. II Coach: Adam Ramirez, third season Returning starters: Sr. OT/ DT Nolan Akerely; Sr. QB/ ROLB Josh Carter; Jr. RB/CB Shakree Gibson; Sr. QB/RB/ CB Arron Hornbeck; Soph. C/DT Carl Peterson; Sr. FB/ LB Sebastian Sanchez; Sr. TE/DE Matt Strauss; Jr. OT/ DT Cody Vegliante. Key losses: TE/DE Russell Corley; C/DT Ben Davis; FB/ LB Corey McKeon. Outlook: It was a rough offseason for the Comets, as three starting offensive linemen transferred to other schools over the summer. Still, Fallsburg has plenty of starters back at the skill positions. The team has gone 0-18 in two varsity seasons, but the players are committed to earning the programs first varsity victory in 2012.
Running back Andrew Johnson (#28) runs through defenders during full contact drills in preparation for the start of the regular season. Liberty travels to Delhi for its non-league season opener.
Orlando; Jr. FB Brad Pitz; Sr. Stavros Theohary OL/DL. Key losses: FB/OLB Kyle Cuomo; RB/LB Lucas Lehmkuhl; OL/DL Max Wilson. Outlook: The Blazers will look to rebuild a running game that took a blow when Cuomo and Lehmkuhl were lost to graduation. Still, Millbrook won the Section 9 title as recently as 2010, and the team is certainly one of the main contenders in Division II, if not the section as a whole. first time in more than a decade and the varsity team has 12 more players than it did in 2011.
SULLIVAN WEST
Last seasons record: 2-1, 5-4; Class C Div. I Coach: Ron Bauer, 13th season since district merger in 2000 (has been coaching in the area since 1966) Returning starters: Sr. RB/ LB Sawyer Erlwein; Sr. WR/S Brad Hemmer; Sr. G/LB Scott Herbert; Sr. RG/DL Blain Reddish. Key losses: TE/DE Kitt Borowski; QB E.J. Franskevicz; OG/LB Chris Lang; FB/LB Tom Mootz; OT/ DE Andrew Parsons; OL/DL Todd Roeder. Outlook: Veteran head coach Ron Bauer always finds a way to keep the Bulldogs in the mix. Bauers job might get a little tougher this season as Sullivan West lost plenty of talent to graduation and had just 33 players in camp during the first week of practice. Still, the Bulldogs figure to be fighting for the Division II title.
PINE PLAINS
Last seasons record: 1-3, 2-7, Class C Div. II Coach: Tom Povall, second season Returning starters: Sr. WB/ LB Trevor Amato; Sr. FB/LB Jake Gomm; Sr. C/LB Joe Wendover. Key losses: QB/DB Bryant Rosado; FB/DE Austin Miller; WB/LB Joe Kotzur; WB/LB Lucas Burton; WR/LB Rob Lamont. Outlook: Pine Plains lost its entire offensive backfield and top receiver to graduation, so the Bombers will be thin on experience at the skill positions. The program, however, may be on the rise. Pine Plains added a jayvee team for the
Returning starters: Sr. OL/ DT Aric Boyes; Sr. FB/LB Brendan Tierney. Key losses: OT/DT Fred Dumond; RB/S Tyler Lopez; QB/FB/MLB Joe Mickelson; WR/QB/CB Greg Swarthout. Outlook: The Bears have two key veterans in Aric Boyes and Brendan Tierney leading the way, but its going to be a youth movement at most of the other spots in the lineup. Head coach John Rusin expects promising youngsters Cody Exner, Jesus Lozada, Shatiek Smith and Justin Swarthout to make their mark, especially in the offensive backfield. Will Montgomery
The numbers game is a big deal in small-school football. Nearly all of the Class C teams in Section 9 reported a drop in participation from 2011 to 2012. Sullivan West, which normally draws CLASS C 40 players, NOTEBOOK had 33 during the first week of camp. Tri-Valley was also near the mid-30s, which head coach John Rusin said was a little better than expected. Liberty head coach John Wilhelm said he had 26 varsity players and 24 junior varsity players. The issue is most severe at Fallsburg, which fields a varsity team for the third time this fall. Head coach Adam Ramirez had 21 players during the first week of practice. To put it another way, the Comets cant hold a full 11-on-11 scrimmage unless a coach steps in to, say, take over as free safety. Fallsburg had even fewer players in 2011 and on a few occasions, after injuries, barely had the minimum of 16 healthy players in uniform to play games. That meant Ramirez had to treat his players with kid gloves during the week to prevent any further injuries. It plays hard into how you
practice because you have to change your practice plan to just make sure you get to the game, he said. Senior quarterback and outside linebacker Josh Carter feels like having 21 players is almost a luxury, at least compared to what the team played through in 2011. The thing about not having numbers is conditioning, Carter said. We get tired. We dont have subs. But this year is going to be a whole different story. Still, with most players going both ways, and also playing key roles on special teams, playing small-school football means one thing above all youre going to play. Its really hard when you have a core of five guys every year, said senior fullback and linebacker Sebastian Sanchez. Five guys dont make a football team. When those five guys are playing to the best of their abilities every game and working hard every practice, when they dont have subs and they dont have breaks, that takes a toll on their game in the long run. Fallsburgs struggles on the football field havent helped the recruiting efforts in the hallways, either. The Comets are 0-18 in two varsity seasons, but Ramirez hopes some of his players See NOTEBOOK, Page 21
MILLBROOK
Last seasons record: 2-2, 5-4, Class C Div. II Coach: Sean Keenan, sixth season Returning starters: Jr. TE/ DB Henry Cardinal; Sr. RB/ DB Joey Carpentier; Sr. QB Jon Crane; Sr. DB Jonathan
TRI-VALLEY
Last seasons record: 3-1, 3-6, Class C Div. II Coach: John Rusin, seventh season
FOOTBALL 2012
ONeill ready to rumble even further

BY WILLIAM MONTGOMERY
Times Herald-Record
ONEIL LINEMEN
James I. ONeills projected starting offensive line: Pos. player Yr. Ht. Wt. LT Taylor Hughes Jr. 6-2 195 LG E.Wallace Sr. 5-11 190 C Matt Newlin Jr. 5-10 185 RG J.Baskerville Sr. 6-3 270 RT R.Kresback Sr. 5-10 240
Major college head coaches and those in the NFL are all about putting the biggest, baddest blocker at the left tackle position to protect the quarterbacks blind side when he drops back to throw. At James I. ONeill High School, where running the football is the name of the game, the strategy is a bit different. Head coach Anthony Finochio pairs his strongest linemen on the right side and runs the ball right behind them play after play after play. Last year our offensive line went for over 2,000 yards rushing. Thats the strength of our team, Finochio said. We feel like it will be a strong point again for us. The Raiders rode that run right formula all the way to a Section 9 Class C title last season, and they plan on doing it again in 2012. This time, though, its going to be a little different, as the personnel has changed. Jordan Baskerville returns as the teams right guard, but his neighbor last season, Cody Jacks, who stood 6-foor-4 and weighed 260 pounds as a sophomore, left the district when his family was transferred from West Point. We just ran behind the two of them the whole time, Finocino said. Its funny. I joked about it, but I said if teams scouted us and watched a game film, 75 percent of the time we were running to the right because we had the two of them next to each other. Eric Wallace joins Basker-
Eric Wallace (23), works on his defensive skills. Wallace also plays on the offensive line and has been moved to left guard to help with the rushing attack. ONeil rushed for more than 2,000 yards last year and will rely on that part of its game again in 2012.
ville as a returning starter on the line. Wallace slides over from left tackle to left guard and he thinks the Raiders will be able to survive despite Jacks unplanned departure. Originally, I think we thought it was going to be a big blow, but we have a lot of kids stepping up on the O-line, so I think were going to manage just fine, Wallace said. Matt Newlin, a starter on ONeills jayvee team last year, takes over at center. Taylor Hughes, who filled in to start a few games in 2011 after injuries hampered the starting lineup, is now the full-time left tackle. Taking over at right tackle is senior Ryan Kresback, who sat out his junior season at his parents insistence after suffering a concussion as a sophomore. ONeills breakout sea-
son wasnt what drew him back to the field. He was coming back all along. I always knew I was going to play my senior year. The winning didnt really make a difference, Kresback said. We could have gone 0-16 and I would have come back and played. One player whos glad to have those players in front of him is junior quarterback Kee-
gan West. Without a doubt, it makes my job a little easier. I know coach would have an aneurysm if I were to get hit, West laughed. He really emphasizes good blocking on the line and they do a great job. I cant really complain about anything. That offensive line paved the way for ONeill to perhaps sneak up on a few teams in 2011, including a victory over then-undefeated John S. Burke Catholic in the Section 9 championship game. This year, not only have the expectations have changed, the Raiders will have the target squarely on their backs. I think, personally, last year we were the underdogs and no one was taking us seriously when they played us, Wallace said. This year, I think theyre going to take us more seriously, but I think we just have to play up to that and match them. It may come as a surprise to everyone because we won sections, but for the players, that wasnt good enough last year, said Hughes. We expect to go much farther than just a section championship. Were coming back with a chip on our shoulders to make it to states.
NOTEBOOK: Morning, noon and night youll find teams practicing

Continued from Page 20 hard work turns into wins. A wiwn or two, then, would turn into a few more players trying out next August. Its still a concern. It will always be a concern, Ramirez said. Would I love to have 30 kids, 35 kids? Absolutely. But it is what it is. We dont have a jayvee again, unfortunately. We were hoping to have a big push for a jayvee because thats a feeder program.
Practice times
When do high school football teams schedule practice? Morning, noon and night is the short answer. Sullivan Wests double sessions are not for the weary. The Bulldogs begin practice at 6 a.m. and wrap up two hours later at 8. Players return for a second session at 6 p.m. and, again, go two hours. Head coach Ron Bauer said the spaced-out sessions allow his
players to work during the day and save up for gas money they need during the school year. Running through the morning dew also keeps his players out of the midday sun. Fallsburgs practices typically run from 5 to 9 p.m. The players finish their day with a workout after sundown in the Comets brand-new, state-of-the-art weight room. Dover and James I. ONeill players are getting back into the
groove of a full day of school, as the Dragons and Raiders practices run from about 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Those schools break up the practices with lunch and indoor weight lifting sessions.
Thats using your noodle

Liberty might well lead Section 9 teams in gadgets used during practice. Of course, theres the usual blocking sleds, tackling dummies and garbage cans that stand in for linemen during drills.
The Indians punt returners have the best accessories of all pool noodles. The five-foot long, round foam sticks are good for more than floating around a favorite swimming hole. Liberty punt return men bend the noodles behind their back and then pin the ends to their sides with their elbows. Doing this while trying to field a punt keeps those elbows close to their sides, making fumbles a bit less likely.
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Class D
Chester expected to repeat
CHESTER
Last seasons record: 11-1, lost to Letchworth 27-0 in state Class D final. Coach: Ron Stover Returning starters: Sr. WR-DE Justin Delgado; Jr. RB-CB Lawrence Young; Jr. LB Matt Perry; Jr. S Owen Burke; Jr. G-DT Chris Wittekind; Jr. T-DT Nick Seabrook. Key losses: RB Saxon Smith (rushed for Section 9 record 3,047 yards); QB Anthony Ognibene; DE Marley Vil; G Shawn Stover; C J.R. Felice; G Zach Larkin; K Andrew Lakis; T Keith Hackett. Outlook: Chester is reloaded with a talented junior class, which has started at key positions. Team is favored to repeat as section champion.
leadership will be huge. Eldred has some skilled young players, including twin running backs Nick and Taylor Warren. If team develops, it could play in section title game.
ROSCOE
Last seasons record: 5-5 as combined team with Livingston Manor Coach: Fred Ahart, 34th season Returning starters: Jr. RB-LB Brad Dreher (played G); Jr. RB-CB Liam Fogarty; Sr. OL-DL John Becker; Sr. OL-DL Steve Boynton. Key loss: G/LB Jordan Tallman. Outlook: Roscoe, which has three players on its roster from Downsville, a Section 4 school, is in a transition year. Some experience on the line could help.
Livingston Manor finished last season with a 5-5 record and will need to replace the offensive firepower in the backfield that was lost to graduation. The team returns five starters.
Key losses: QB-DB Troy Correa; RB-LB Joe Fredenburg; QB-RB-LB Mike Mills; DB Ken Fisk; RB-LB Chad Rosario; WR-DB Brandon Pagan. Outlook: Livingston Manor isnt loaded in the backfield like last year, but Cummings and Pagan could be effective running behind 6-foot-5, 300-pound tackle McCrell. If Wildcats find a quarterback, they will be in fight with Eldred and Roscoe for second place.
ELDRED
Last seasons record: 3-6 Coach: Pat Kean, second season Returning starters: Sr. C-DT Jesse Corcoran; Sr. QB-MLB Anthony Margarum; Jr. RB-OLB Julian Gottlieb. Key losses: WR/CB Zak Dilles; S Anthony Moriggia; FB Adam Schoch. Outlook: Corcoran and Margarums
LIVINGSTON MANOR
Last seasons record: 5-5 as combined team with Roscoe Coach: Kevin Clifford, eighth season Returning starters: Sr. TE Ryan Mead; Sr. OL-DL Zach Hattaway; Sr. RB-LB Andrew Cummings; Jr. RB-LB Devon Pagan; Soph. OL-DL Matt McCrell.
Chester fullback Matt Perry catches a pass during preseason practice. Perry, a junior, dropped 15 pounds in the offseason and has improved his speed. Chester is favored to repeat as Section 9 Class D champions.
TOM BUSHEY/ Times Herald-Record
Hambletonians must fill huge

BY SAL INTERDONATO
Times Herald-Record
Chester coach Ron Stover, left, expressed approval with his teams dedication during the summer. Running back Lawrence Young and other upperclassmen have set the tone for the rest of the squad.
CHESTER Chester coach Ron Stover spotted Lawrence Young as he lifted the weight above his chest. Stover looked around and smiled. Chesters weight room was packed. The Hambletonians first official practice was a week away and nearly every football player was there for an afternoon workout. Two years ago, we would have had six kids here, said Stover, entering his 14th season. Thirty kids is quite different.
Chesters run to the 2011 state Class D title game has energized the program and the town. Last years seniors instilled the right work ethic into their younger teammates. The desire has remained. We have the chemistry and the dedication, said junior Matt Perry, a two-year starter at linebacker. Every player wants to get better. Our young guys are maturing. Theres a lot of potential. Chester has been a perennial Section 9 Class D contender since the team was started 10 years ago. Now the Hambleto-
nians want to compete annually at the state level. We want another shot at Syracuse, sophomore quarterback Vinny Aloi said about the state championship site. We know that we have to work hard to get there. Chesters fortunes may ride on a new backfield. Graduation losses include running back Saxon Smith, who set the Section 9 season-rushing record with 3,057 yards, fullback Mike Pia and quarterback Anthony Ognibene. Junior Lawrence Young, who played wide receiver last season, replaces Smith as the
FOOTBALL 2012
Order of finish
1. Chester: The Hambletonians expect to have an improved passing team with sophomore Vinny Aloi. Senior Justin Delgado, a 6-foot-3, 220-pound senior, has moved out wide to create mismatches. 2. Livingston Manor: Brandon Pagan, a two-year starting offensive lineman and the teams most experienced player, switches to running back. 3. Eldred: The Yellow Jackets are looking to open up the offense. Junior wide receiver Nick Dilles, who missed last year with a knee injury, will be quarterback Anthony Margarums favorite target. 4. Roscoe: The Blue Devils have to stay away from injuries. They may carry only 20 players.
Players to watch
JUSTIN DELGADO
School: Chester Position: receiver/ defensive end Ht: 6-3 Wt: 220 Year: Senior Outlook: Big target opens up Chesters passing game. Moved from safety last season, will be force stopping run.
LAWRENCE YOUNG
School: Chester Position: running back/ cornerback Ht: 5-8 Wt: 160 Year: Junior Outlook: May be Class Ds most explosive player. Shifty back could have breakout year.
MATT PERRY
School: Chester Position: fullback/ linebacker Ht: 5-10 Wt: 180 Year: Junior Outlook: Chesters most physical player, dropped 15 pounds and added speed in offseason.
VINNY ALOI
School: Chester Position: quarterback Ht: 6-3 Wt: 170 Year: Sophomore Outlook: With Alois passing ability, Chester is expected to throw the ball more this year.
By the numbers
1: Starters lost by Roscoe. Jordan Tallman was one of two boys in Roscoes 2012 graduating class. 3: Chester seniors Justin Delgado, Phil Rivera and Jaromir Seabrook. 4: Section 9 Class D titles won by Chester in last six years. 22: Rushing touchdowns by Livingston Manor senior Troy Correa and Mike Mills last season. 30: Pounds lost by Eldred senior center Jesse Corcoran in offseason. Corcoran, now 220 pounds, is expected to be more explosive off the ball. 3,057: Rushing yards by Chesters Saxon Smith, who has graduated, last season. Its the new section standard.
JESSE CORCORAN
School: Eldred Position: center/ defensive tackle Ht.: 5-8 Wt: 220 Year: Senior Outlook: Four-year varsity player who is quick off the ball.
ANTHONY MARGARUM
School: Eldred Position: quarterback/ middle linebacker Ht.: 6-foot Wt: 190 Year: Senior Outlook: Returning signal caller may have more passing weapons this season.
BRAD DREHER
School: Roscoe Position: quarterback/ running back/linebacker Ht: 6-0 Wt: 230 Year: Junior Outlook: Former offensive lineman will be Roscoes primary rusher. Teams leader and most experienced player.
ANDREW CUMMINGS
School: Livingston Manor Position: running back/ linebacker Ht.: 5-8 Wt: 155 Year: Senior Outlook: Talented back with potential. Came out for football in middle of last season.
void in the backfield

featured back. Perry slides in at fullback. And Aloi, who has played quarterback since fourth grade, is under center. Stover expects his offense to be more balanced. He isnt asking Young to be this years Saxon Smith. Saxons a big loss, but we have players who can fill the void, Young said. I have teammates that I have confidence in and that takes the pressure off me. Last season, Chester didnt pass because it wasnt needed. Few teams stopped their running game. Aloi, who is 6-foot3 and 170 pounds, adds an another element to Chesters offense. Its not like our passing game failed last season, said senior receiver Justin Delgado. We had no reason to throw the ball. We have a lot more weapons this year. Chester is hungry for more success. Players arent comparing themselves to last seasons team. They talk about taking one game at a time and building their own identity. We are anxious to see where we can go, Delgado said. sinterdonato@th-record.com
Top three matchups

Eldred vs. Livingston Manor When: Aug. 31 Where: Eldred Last season: Livingston Manor/ Roscoe won, 25-8. What to expect: Season opener is the first of three league games for both teams. Every league game means so much and having it as the first game makes it one of the biggest of the season. Manor coach Kevin Clifford.
Breakdown: Sal Interdonato

Chester vs. Dover When: Sept. 21 Where: Chester Last season: Dover played in Section 1 last season. What to expect: Chester will discover a lot about its team in non-league play. Dover, which graduated no one from last seasons team, is expected to be one of the favorites in Class C. Roscoe vs. Livingston Manor When: Oct. 27 Where: Livingston Manor Last season: Players from these two high schools were teammates on a merged Livingston ManorRoscoe team. What to expect: A friendly reunion between former teammates and coaches. A berth in the Section 9 Class D final could be on the line.
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