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    Wantagh - Football -- Varsity

    November 25, 20121234F
    at Garden City077721
    Wantagh377017
    Scoring: W - Martorella 24 FG W - Fitzpatrick 5 pass from Roche (Martorella kick) GC - Stewart 1 run (Smith kick) W - Watson 28 pass from Roche (Martorella kick) GC - D'Antonio 46 pass from Stewart (Smith kick) GC - Guterding 11 run (Smith kick)
    Highlights: Garden City 21, Wantagh 17: Brett Stewart ran for 115 yards and a touchdown and threw for 120 yards and a touchdown to lead No. 1 Garden City (10-1) over No. 3 Wantagh (8-3) in the Nassau II championship. Wantagh was up 17-7 late in the third quarter before Stewart hit Scott D'Antonio on a 46-yard screen pass for a touchdown and Justin Guterding scored on an 11-yard run to give Garden City the victory. The Trojans move on to the Long Island championship to play the winner of Riverhead/North Babylon.
    Passing
    Garden City
    Brett Stewart (QB) 9/17 for 120 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT, 3 Int
    Wantagh
    Roddy Roche 8/16 for 129 yards, 2 TDs, 0 PAT, 0 Int
    Brandon Watson 1/1 for 10 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT, 0 Int

    Receiving
    Garden City
    Scott D'Antonio 1 receptions for 46 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Spencer Bais 3 receptions for 44 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Ed Blatz 3 receptions for 14 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Kyle Skramko ( ) 1 receptions for 9 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Wantagh
    Brandon Watson 4 receptions for 85 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT
    Michael Ferraro () 2 receptions for 32 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Will Fitzpatrick 2 receptions for 12 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    T.J. Ragusa 1 receptions for 10 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT

    Rushing
    Garden City
    Brett Stewart (QB) 20 attempts for 115 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT
    Tim McDonagh 6 attempts for 27 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Scott D'Antonio 4 attempts for 14 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Justin Guterding 1 attempt for 11 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT
    Wantagh
    Brandon Watson 15 attempts for 65 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Roddy Roche 6 attempts for 37 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Michael Ferraro () 3 attempts for 13 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Peter Brasile 3 attempts for 11 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT

    Kicking
    Garden City
    Gerard Smith , FGs: 0/0, PAT: 3/3, Punts: 0 for 0
    Wantagh
    Andrew Martorella , FGs: 1/1, PAT: 2/2, Punts: 0 for 0

    Defense
    Garden City
    Tim McDonagh 0 interceptions, 1 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Justin Guterding 1 interceptions, 0 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Spencer Bais 1 interceptions, 0 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Wantagh
    Brandon Watson 2 interceptions, 0 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Peter Brasile 1 interceptions, 0 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Frank Proscia 0 interceptions, 1 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered

    November 17, 20121234OTF
    at Wantagh0070714
    MacArthur7000613
    Scoring: M – Kelleher 1 run (Newins kick) W – Watson 20 pass from Roche (Martorella kick) M – Danetti 18 pass from Rotondo (kick blocked) W – Watson 20 run (Martorella kick)
    Highlights: Wantagh 14, MacArthur 13: Brandon Watson scored on a 20-yard run in overtime to lift Wantagh (8-2) in the Nassau II semifinal at Hofstra. Watson scored on a 20-yard pass in the third quarter to tie the score at 7. Wantagh will play Garden City in the Nassau II Final on Sunday at Hofstra. MacArthur falls to 8-2.
    November 10, 20121234F
    at Wantagh1277733
    Mepham07007
    Scoring: W - Watson 25 pass from Roche (pass failed) W - Fitzpatrick 37 pass from Watson (run failed) M - Davis 1 run (Ippolitto kick) W - Watson 44 pass from Wright (Martorella kick) W - Watson 25 pass from Roche (Martorella kick) W - Triola 8 run (Martorella kick)
    Highlights: Wantagh 33, Mepham 7: Brandon Watson caught five passes for 114-yards and three touchdowns, threw a 37-yard touchdown pass and also had an interception to lead No. 3 Wantagh (7-2) over No. 6 Mepham in Nassau II. Quarterback Roddie Roche finished 7/11 for 90 yards and two passing touchdowns and also caught a 15-yard pass. Tom Wright was also 2/3 passing for 59-yards and a touchdown. Ralph Sommer had 11 tackles to lead the defense. Wantagh moves on to play the winner of MacArthur/Elmont in the Nassau semifinals.
    Passing
    Wantagh
    Roddy Roche 7/11 for 90 yards, 2 TDs, 0 PAT, 0 Int
    Tom Wright () 2/3 for 59 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT, 0 Int
    Brandon Watson 1/1 for 37 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT, 0 Int

    Receiving
    Wantagh
    Brandon Watson 5 receptions for 114 yards, 3 TDs, 0 PAT
    Roddy Roche 1 receptions for 15 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Will Fitzpatrick 3 receptions for 57 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT

    Rushing
    Wantagh
    Brandon Watson 14 attempts for 55 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Roddy Roche 5 attempts for 12 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Joe Muller () 1 attempt for 10 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Peter Brasile 4 attempts for 8 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Eric Triola () 1 attempt for 8 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Billy Carmen 4 attempts for 7 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Rocco Ferraro 3 attempts for 5 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT

    Defense
    Wantagh
    Brandon Watson 1 interceptions, 0 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Frank Proscia 0 interceptions, 0 sacks, 1 fumbles recovered
    Sharif Mansour () 0 interceptions, 0 sacks, 1 fumbles recovered

    October 27, 20121234F
    Wantagh14207041
    at Long Beach00077
    Scoring: W- Watson 39 run (Martorella kick) W- Watson 3 run (Martorella kick) W- Ragusa 60 pass from Roche (Martorella kick) W- Carmen 4 run (Martorella kick) W- Watson 56 run (kick failed) W- Carmen 40 run (Martorella kick) LB- Piazza pass 2 from Salvadori (Cabasino kick)
    Highlights: Wantagh 41, Long Beach 7: Brandon Watson rushed for 131 yards and scored three first half touchdowns to lead Wantagh (6-2) past Long Beach (5-3). Watson's third touchdown was his longest of the day, a 56-yard run that put Wantagh up 34-0 at the half. Billy Carmen carried the ball four times for 49 yards and recorded two touchdowns. Roddy Roche completed three of four passes for 101 yards and a touchdown while recording an interception on defense. Nick English led the defense with seven tackles.
    Passing
    Wantagh
    Roddy Roche 3/4 for 101 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT, 0 Int
    Tom Wright () 1/2 for 26 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT, 0 Int

    Receiving
    Wantagh
    Billy Carmen 1 receptions for 26 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Peter Brasile 1 receptions for 33 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    T.J. Ragusa 2 receptions for 68 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT

    Rushing
    Wantagh
    Brandon Watson 12 attempts for 131 yards, 0 TDs, 3 PAT
    Billy Carmen 4 attempts for 49 yards, 0 TDs, 2 PAT
    Roddy Roche 3 attempts for 36 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Peter Brasile 4 attempts for 23 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT

    Kicking
    Wantagh
    Andrew Martorella , FGs: 0/0, PAT: 4/5, Punts: 0 for 0

    Defense
    Wantagh
    Roddy Roche 1 interceptions, 0 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Nick Manteria 1 interceptions, 0 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered

    October 20, 20121234F
    at Garden City01471334
    Wantagh770014
    Scoring: W- Watson 73 punt return (Martorella kick) GC- McDonagh 7 run (Smith kick) GC- Blatz 7 pass from Stewart (Smith kick) W- Fitzpatrick 19 pass from Roche (Martorella kick) GC- Blatz 15 pass from Stewart (Smith kick) GC- Guterding 22 pass from Stewart (Smith kick) GC- McDonagh 25 run (kick failed)
    October 13, 20121234F
    at Wantagh770721
    New Hyde Park70007
    Scoring: NHP - Trasolini 75 run (Trasolini kick) W - Roche 45 fumble return (Martorella kick) W - Watson 61 pass from Roche (Martorella kick) W - Neuman 3 pass from Roche (Martorella kick)
    Highlights: Roddy Roche went 8/11 for 121 yards and two touchdowns and also returned a fumble 45 yards for a touchdown in the first half to lead Wantagh (5-1) in Conference II.Roche also helped seal the win in the second half with two interceptions. Brandon Watson ran the ball 22 times for 104 yards and caught three passes for 65 yards and a touchdown. Ralph Sommers had 11 tackles and a sack and Peter Brasile had eight tackles.
    Passing
    Wantagh
    Roddy Roche 8/11 for 121 yards, 2 TDs, 0 PAT, 0 Int

    Receiving
    Wantagh
    Brandon Watson 3 receptions for 65 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT
    Peter Brasile 2 receptions for 13 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Will Fitzpatrick 1 receptions for 14 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    T.J. Ragusa 1 receptions for 12 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Bret Neuman 1 receptions for 5 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT

    Rushing
    Wantagh
    Brandon Watson 22 attempts for 104 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Roddy Roche 3 attempts for 18 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Peter Brasile 7 attempts for 10 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Billy Carmen 3 attempts for 10 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT

    Kicking
    Wantagh
    Andrew Martorella , FGs: 0/0, PAT: 3/3, Punts: 0 for 0

    Defense
    Wantagh
    Roddy Roche 2 interceptions, 0 sacks, 1 fumbles recovered
    Ralph Sommers 0 interceptions, 1 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Frank Proscia 0 interceptions, 1 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Ralph Sommers 0 interceptions, 1 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Frank Proscia 0 interceptions, 1 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Ralph Sommers 0 interceptions, 1 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Rocco Ferraro 0 interceptions, 1 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Nick Manteria 0 interceptions, 1 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Chris Burke 1 interceptions, 0 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Frank Proscia 0 interceptions, 1 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered

    October 6, 20121234F
    at Wantagh2106027
    Elmont0601420
    Scoring: W -- Fitzpatrick 31 pass from Roche (Martorella kick) W -- Stack 20 pass from Roche (Martorella kick) W -- Watson 32 interception return (Martorella kick) E -- Aristide 5 run (pass failed) W -- Roche 6 run (kick failed) E -- Aristide 3 run (Chambers pass from Braun) E -- Yifort 3 pass from Braun (kick failed)
    Highlights: Wantagh 27, Elmont 20: Roddy Roche went 5-for-9 for 105 yards and two TDs early in the game to lead Wantagh, which took a 21-0 lead in the first quarter, in Nassau II. He also had 16 carries for 78 yards and a TD. Brandon Watson added two interceptions, including one for a touchdown, while Peter Brasile (seven tackles) added two fourth-quarter picks to quash a surging Elmont. Ralph Sommers had seven tackles.
    Passing
    Wantagh
    Roddy Roche 5/9 for 105 yards, 2 TDs, 0 PAT, 0 Int
    Wright 1/1 for 7 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT, 0 Int

    Receiving
    Wantagh
    Roddy Roche 1 receptions for 7 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Will Fitzpatrick 3 receptions for 84 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT
    Mike Stack 2 receptions for 21 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT

    Rushing
    Wantagh
    Brandon Watson 16 attempts for 78 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Roddy Roche 7 attempts for 51 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT
    Peter Brasile 8 attempts for 35 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Billy Carmen 4 attempts for 25 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Will Fitzpatrick 1 attempt for 7 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT

    Kicking
    Wantagh
    Andrew Martorella , FGs: 0/0, PAT: 3/4, Punts: 0 for 0

    Defense
    Wantagh
    Brandon Watson 2 interceptions, 0 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Peter Brasile 1 interceptions, 0 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered

    September 29, 20121234F
    at Carey71401233
    Wantagh077923
    Scoring: C - DeLeo 13 run (DeMeo kick) C - Robison 3 run (DeMeo kick) W - Watson 9 run (Martorella kick) C - DeLeo 90 KOR (DeMeo kick) W - Watson 75 KOR (Martorella kick) C - Robison 5 run (run failed) W - (ball run out of endzone) C - Spillane 96 INT return (pass failed) W - Roche 3 run (Martorella kick)
    Highlights: Carey 33, Wantagh 23: Michael DeLeo scored on a 13-yard run and returned a kickoff 90 yards for a score to lead Carey (3-1) in Nassau II. Matt Robison added 64 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries, Nick Conte made two interceptions on defense, and Nick Spillane returned an interception 96 yards for a touchdown. Wantagh is 3-1.
    Passing
    Carey
    Ray Catapano (QB) 8/10 for 80 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT, 0 Int
    Darren Rodriguez 0/1 for 0 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT, 1 Int

    Receiving
    Carey
    Matt Robison 3 receptions for 23 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Nick Spillane 3 receptions for 44 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Dylan DeMeo 2 receptions for 13 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT

    Rushing
    Carey
    Ray Catapano (QB) 11 attempts for 119 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Matt Robison 13 attempts for 64 yards, 2 TDs, 0 PAT
    Michael DeLeo 14 attempts for 53 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT
    Nick Spillane 1 attempt for 4 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT

    Kicking
    Carey
    Dylan DeMeo , FGs: 0/1, PAT: 3/3, Punts: 0 for 0

    Defense
    Carey
    Nick Spillane 1 interceptions, 0 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Nick Conte 2 interceptions, 0 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Matt Lucito 0 interceptions, 0 sacks, 1 fumbles recovered
    Tom Dente 0 interceptions, 2 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Messiah West 0 interceptions, 1 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered

    September 22, 20121234F
    at Wantagh14071031
    Mepham700613
    Scoring: W: Stack 8 pass from Roche (Martorella kick) M: Agostino 22 run (Ippollito kick) W: Watson 78 pass from Roche (Martorella kick) W: Waston 20 pass from Stack (Martorella kick) M; Agostino 21 run (kick fail) W: Watson 73 pass from Roche (Martorella kick) W: FG Martorella kick
    Highlights: Wantagh 31, Mepham 12: Brandon Watson had five catches for 194 yards and three touchdowns for Wantagh (3-0) in Nassau II. Middle linebacker Peter Brasile added 12 tackles, while Nick English added seven tackles out of defensive tackle. Roddy Roche went 10-for-18 for 230 yards. Mike Stack caught the opening eight-yard TD and added a passing touchdown to start the third quarter, giving the Warriors a 21-7 lead.
    Passing
    Wantagh
    Roddy Roche 10/18 for 230 yards, 3 TDs, 0 PAT, 0 Int
    Mike Stack 1/1 for 20 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT, 0 Int

    Receiving
    Wantagh
    Brandon Watson 5 receptions for 194 yards, 3 TDs, 0 PAT
    Mike Stack 5 receptions for 29 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT

    Rushing
    Wantagh
    Peter Brasile 10 attempts for 38 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Brandon Watson 11 attempts for 36 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Mike Stack 3 attempts for 18 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT

    Kicking
    Wantagh
    Andrew Martorella , FGs: 1/1, PAT: 4/4, Punts: 0 for 0

    Defense
    Wantagh
    T.J. Ragusa 1 interceptions, 0 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered

    September 15, 20121234F
    at Wantagh077721
    MacArthur770014
    Scoring: M -- Kelleher 2 run (Pearce kick) W -- Watson 42 run (Martorella kick) M -- Rotondo 20 pass from Cunningham (Pearce kick) W -- Watson 3 run (Martorella kick) W -- Stack 12 pass from Roche (Martorella kick)
    Highlights: Wantagh 21, MacArthur 14: Roddy Roche threw a 12-yard pass to Mike Stack, who caught it with two defenders on him and scored with 3:32 left to give Wantagh (2-0) a 21-14 lead in Nassau II. The score capped a 16-play, 82-yard drive. Wantagh had two possessions in the second half and scored on both. Wantagh opened the third quarter with a 14-play, 80-yard drive that took almost the whole quarter. Brandon Watson scored on a 3-yard run to end the drive and tie the score at 14. Wantagh held MacArthur (1-1) to one first down on the ensuing drive before it turned it over on down. Watson rushed for 161 yards on 14 carries and scored two TDs. Peter Brasile had 15 tackles and Nick English added eight tackles in the win.
    Passing
    Wantagh
    Roddy Roche 6/11 for 89 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT, 0 Int

    Receiving
    Wantagh
    Brandon Watson 1 receptions for 19 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Mike Stack 3 receptions for 45 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT
    T.J. Ragusa 2 receptions for 15 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT

    Rushing
    Wantagh
    Brandon Watson 14 attempts for 161 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Peter Brasile 8 attempts for 47 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Mike Stack 2 attempts for 18 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Billy Carmen 2 attempts for 13 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT

    Defense
    MacArthur
    Anthony DeNunzio 0 interceptions, 1 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered

    September 8, 20121234F
    Wantagh61701437
    at Calhoun00033
    Scoring: W: Roche 11 run (kick fail) W: Watson (14 run (Martorella kick) W: Watson 36 pass from Roche (Martorella kick) W: FG Martorella 40 W: Stack 15 pass from Roche (Martorella kick) W: Backinoff 1 run (Martorella kick) C: FG Murphy 37
    Passing
    Wantagh
    Roddy Roche 6/11 for 102 yards, 2 TDs, 0 PAT, 0 Int

    Receiving
    Wantagh
    Brandon Watson 2 receptions for 52 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT

    Rushing
    Wantagh
    Brandon Watson 8 attempts for 78 yards, 2 TDs, 0 PAT

    Kicking
    Wantagh
    Andrew Martorella , FGs: 1/1, PAT: 4/5, Punts: 0 for 0

    November 18, 20111234F
    at Garden City7714735
    Wantagh07007
    Scoring: GC - Ellis 37 run (Norton kick) GC - Ellis 75 interception return (Norton kick) W - Balzano 3 run (Martorella kick) GC - Berkery 4 run (Norton kick) GC - Blatz 6 pass from Comiskey (Norton kick) GC - Ellis 3 run (Norton kick)
    Highlights: Garden City 35, Wantagh 7: Mark Ellis had 87 yards on 16 carries and three total touchdowns to break the Garden City record for touchdowns in a season (20) as the Trojans rolled past Wantagh in the Nassau II championship at Hofstra.
    November 11, 20111234F
    at Wantagh060814
    Elmont06006
    Scoring: E -- Caldwell 51 run (run failed W -- VonBargen 2 run (kick failed) W -- Von Bargen 6 run (Balzano run)
    Highlights: Wantagh 14, Elmont 6. Brian Von Bargen’s 6-yard scoring run on the first play of the fourth quarter capped a 76-yard drive and provided the winning margin. Wantagh (9-1) will face Garden City next Friday at 7 p.m. at Hofstra for the Nassau III championship. Elmont, which got a 51-yard TD run from Qusarn Caldwell, finished 6-4.
    November 5, 20111234F
    at Wantagh14136740
    New Hyde Park00707
    Scoring: W- VonBargen 12 pass from Mullen (Martorella kick) W- VonBargen 54 pass from Mullen (Martorella kick) W- Roche 70 pass from Mullen (Martorella kick) W- Charkowick 49 run (kick failed) NHP- Savva 80 KO return (Santangelo) W- VonBargen 80 pass from Mullen (kick failed) W- VonBargen 25 run (Martorella kick)
    Highlights: Wantagh 40, New Hyde Park 7: Nick Mullen completed seven of eight passes for 202 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 2 Wantagh (8-1) in the Nassau Conference II Quarterfinals. Brian VonBargen had five receptions for 184 yards and three scores and also ran for 36 yards and a touchdown. Pete Brasile led with seven tackles. VonBargen added six tackles. Nick English had five tackles. New Hyde Park finishes at 5-4.
    Passing
    Wantagh
    Nick Mullen 7/8 for 202 yards, 4 TDs, 0 PAT, 0 Int

    Receiving
    Wantagh
    Brian Von Bargen 5 receptions for 184 yards, 3 TDs, 0 PAT
    Gerard Roche 1 receptions for 70 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT

    Rushing
    Wantagh
    Shawn Charkowick 9 attempts for 81 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT
    Brian Von Bargen 2 attempts for 36 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT

    Kicking
    Wantagh
    Andrew Martorella , FGs: 0/0, PAT: 4/6, Punts: 0 for 0

    Defense
    Wantagh
    Billy Fitzpatrick 0 interceptions, 0 sacks, 1 fumbles recovered
    Gerard Roche 0 interceptions, 1 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Frank Proscia 0 interceptions, 1 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Mike Stack 0 interceptions, 0 sacks, 1 fumbles recovered

    October 29, 20111234F
    Wantagh0014721
    at Elmont80008
    Scoring: E -- Ovugbesan 75 run (Ovugbesan run) W -- Giardina 27 run (run failed) W -- VonBargen 15 run (VonBargen run) W -- VonBargen 20 run (Martorella kick)
    Highlights: Wantagh 21, Elmont 8: Brian VonBargen had a 15-yard touchdown run and two-point conversion to put Wantagh ahead 14-8 early in the third quarter and added a 20-yard TD run with 5:34 remaining in the game to seal the win for Wantagh (7-1) over Elmont (5-3) in Conference II. VonBargen finished with 11 carriers for 61 yards. Joe Giardina had a 27-yard TD run on the first drive of the third quarter to bring Wantagh within 8-6. Ben Ovugbesan scored on a 75-yard run on the fourth play of the game for Elmont.
    October 22, 20111234F
    at Wantagh2870035
    Westbury00000
    Scoring: Wa--Balzano 86 KO return (Martorella kick) Wa-- Balzano 4 run (Martorella kick) Wa-- Balzano 3 run (Martorella kick) Wa-- Balzano 25 pass from Mullen (Martorella kick) Wa-- Cornacchio 8 pass from Mullen (Martorella kick)
    Highlights: Wantagh 35, Westbury 0: Matt Balzano opened the game for Wantagh (6-1) with an 86-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, starting what would become a four-touchdown game for the senior running back in Nassau II. Balzano added two rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown, all in the first quarter. Joe Giardina had 5 carries for 50 yards and quarterback Nick Mullen was 5-of-5 for 103 yards and two touchdowns. Wantagh's defense recorded its third shutout of the season, led by linebacker Pete Brasile with eight solo tackles.
    Passing
    Wantagh
    Nick Mullen 5/5 for 103 yards, 2 TDs, 0 PAT, 0 Int

    Receiving
    Wantagh
    Matt Balzano 2 receptions for 68 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT
    Brian Von Bargen 2 receptions for 27 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Cody Cornacchio 1 receptions for 8 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT

    Rushing
    Wantagh
    Joe Giardina 5 attempts for 50 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Matt Balzano 5 attempts for 25 yards, 2 TDs, 0 PAT

    Kicking
    Wantagh
    Andrew Martorella , FGs: 0/0, PAT: 5/5, Punts: 0 for 0

    Defense
    Wantagh
    Gerard Roche 0 interceptions, 0 sacks, 1 fumbles recovered

    October 15, 20111234F
    Wantagh71414035
    at New Hyde Park08008
    Scoring: W: Balzano 3 run (Martorella kick) W: Balzano 24 pass from Mullen (Martorella kick) W: Giardina 73 run (Martorella kick) NHP: Terrero 50 pass from Perrone (Keane from Terrero) W: Balzano 37 run (Martorella kick) W: Brasile 35 fumble return (Martorella kick)
    Highlights: Wantagh 35, New Hyde Park 8: Matt Balzano ran for 73 yards and two touchdowns and had a 24-yard touchdown catch to lead Wantagh (5-1) in Nassau II. Joe Giadina ran for 122 yards and a score and Shawn Charkowich had 52 rushing yards. Outside linebacker Billy Fitzpatrick had an interception in the second quarter and the Warriors defense, which had three sacks, held New Hyde Park to three first downs.
    Passing
    Wantagh
    Nick Mullen 2/5 for 28 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT, 0 Int

    Receiving
    Wantagh
    Matt Balzano 1 receptions for 24 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT

    Rushing
    Wantagh
    Joe Giardina 4 attempts for 122 yards, 1 TDs, 0 PAT
    Matt Balzano 11 attempts for 73 yards, 2 TDs, 0 PAT
    Shawn Charkowick 13 attempts for 52 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT

    Defense
    Wantagh
    Billy Fitzpatrick 1 interceptions, 0 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered

    October 6, 20111234OTF
    Wantagh00701017
    at Carey0070916
    Scoring: C: Zorn 1 run (Marino kick) W: Giardina 27 run (Martorella kick) W: FG Martorella 30 C: FG Marino 32 C: Zorn 20 run (kick blocked) W: Balzano 15 pass from Mullen (Martorella kick)
    Highlights: Wantagh 17, Carey 16. Matt Balzano caught a 15-yard touchdown pass from Nick Mullen and Andrew Martorella kicked the extra point to give Wantagh a dramatic double-overtime victory at Carey in Nassau II. Nick Zorn (30 carries for 158 yards) had scored on a 20-yard run on the first possession of the second OT, but the extra point was blocked by Gerard Roche, who also had three interceptions. Wantagh is 4-1. Carey is 3-2.
    Passing
    Carey
    Mike Locicero (QB) 13/4 for 21 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT, 3 Int

    Receiving
    Carey
    Rob Zorn (RB) 1 receptions for -3 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Joe DeSimone (WR) 2 receptions for 19 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Jesse Milonas (WR) 1 receptions for 5 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT

    Rushing
    Carey
    Rob Zorn (RB) 30 attempts for 161 yards, 2 TDs, 0 PAT
    Mike Locicero (QB) 12 attempts for 102 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Rob Annunziata (RB) 2 attempts for 15 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Steven Marino (WR) 2 attempts for 9 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT

    Kicking
    Carey
    Steven Marino (WR), FGs: 1/2, PAT: 1/2, Punts: 0 for 0

    Defense
    Carey
    Steven Marino (WR) 0 interceptions, 0 sacks, 1 fumbles recovered
    Andrew Gentile (WR) 0 interceptions, 2 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Peter Nicholls (DT) 0 interceptions, 1 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Thomas Opitz (DE) 0 interceptions, 2 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Matt Robison (CB) 0 interceptions, 0 sacks, 1 fumbles recovered

    October 1, 20111234F
    at Wantagh037717
    Mepham00000
    Scoring: W: FG Martorella 26 W: Charkowick 1 run (Martorella kick) W: Giardina 5 run (Martorella kick)
    Highlights: Wantagh 17, Mepham 0: Matt Balzano had 19 carries for 80 yards and Joe Giardina added 12 carries for 33 yards and a touchdown for Wantagh (3-1) in Nassau II.
    Defense
    Mepham
    Joe Aliberti (OL/LB) 0 interceptions, 1 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered

    September 24, 20111234F
    Wantagh8020028
    at Carle Place00088
    Scoring: W: Balzano 3 run (Gandels run) W: Giardina 11 run (run failed) W: P. Brasile 72 run (Balzano run) W: Von Bargen 40 INT return (run failed) CP: Shaw 48 run (Baxter run)
    Highlights: Wantagh 28, Carle Place 8: Eight players combined for 300 rushing yards for Wantagh (2-1) in Nassau II. Inside linebacker Shaun Charowick made 13 tackles and outside linebacker Cody Cornacchio had 12 to lead the defense, which held Carle Place scoreless until the fourth quarter.
    September 17, 20111234F
    Garden City707721
    at Wantagh03003
    Scoring: GC: Berkery 4 run (Norton kick) W: Field Goal Martorella 34 GC: Berkery 18 run (Norton kick) GC: Berkery 61 run (Norton kick)
    Highlights: Garden City 21, Wantagh 3: Patric Berkery ran for three touchdowns for Garden City (2-0 Nassau II).
    Passing
    Garden City
    Mike Comiskey 7/8 for 54 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT, 0 Int
    Wantagh
    Nick Mullen 6/14 for 47 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT, 1 Int

    Receiving
    Garden City
    Eddie Blatz 3 receptions for 32 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Wantagh
    Brian Von Bargen 5 receptions for 40 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT

    Rushing
    Garden City
    Patric Berkery 13 attempts for 135 yards, 3 TDs, 0 PAT
    Scott D'Antonio 5 attempts for 30 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT
    Danny Miller 3 attempts for 14 yards, 0 TDs, 0 PAT

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    Calhoun00000
    Scoring: W -- Balzano 88 pass from Mullen (Martorella kick) W -- Von Bargen 20 pass from Mullen (Martorella kick) W -- Von Bargen 24 pass from Mullen (kick failed) W -- Von Bargen 75 interception (Martorella kick)
    Highlights: Wantagh 27, Calhoun 0: Brian Von Bargen had three receptions for 54 yards with two TDs and returned an interception 75 yards for a TD for Wantagh in Conference II. Matt Balzano scored on an 88-yard TD pass from Nick Mullen. Calhoun is 0-1.
    Passing
    Wantagh
    Nick Mullen 4/9 for 124 yards, 3 TDs, 0 PAT, 0 Int

    Receiving
    Wantagh
    Brian Von Bargen 3 receptions for 54 yards, 2 TDs, 0 PAT

    Defense
    Wantagh
    Brian Von Bargen 1 interceptions, 0 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Gerard Roche 1 interceptions, 0 sacks, 0 fumbles recovered
    Joe Giardina 0 interceptions, 0 sacks, 1 fumbles recovered

    Standings

    Conference Conference II
      Conf Overall
    Team W L W L
    MacArthur 7 1 8 2
    Garden City 7 1 11 1
    Wantagh 6 2 8 3
    Carey 6 2 7 3
    Long Beach 5 3 5 4
    Mepham 4 4 4 5
    Elmont 4 4 4 5
    Bellmore JFK 3 5 3 6
    Westbury 2 6 2 6
    Herricks 2 6 2 6
    New Hyde Park 1 7 1 7
    Calhoun 1 7 1 7

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