The Friars Varsity football team is coming off of a very successful season making it to the CHSFL Championship. They wound up losing to Archbishop Stepinac 47-22 who was led by 4-star recruit and Syracuse commit Trill Williams. Despite the loss in the championship game, Coach Reichert said, “The team trained for this season no different from any prior season. “Coach said that last year’s team had an amazing season and will look to get back to the dance this year. He said that he hopes last seasons loss helps fuel the team and gives them all the fire and intensity this year to win it all.
This year’s team will have a different look having lost 10 seniors including star running back Sean Bryan who had 915 yards and 14 touchdowns, wide receivers Heron Maurisseau who totaled 493 yards on 31 catches and 5 touchdowns and Julian Chung who had 59 catches for 736 and 3 touchdowns. The team also lost defensive end Grayson Cherubino and linebacker Ryan Vahey. Coach Reichert said it will be hard to replace the lost leadership but he thinks the team can do it. He said, “It will take time but these guys can do it. We just have to go one practice and one game at a time.” He also complimented the coaching staff stating, “The coaches do a great job helping the players with any problems they have and that helps them elevate their game.”
The year’s team will be led by many returning players such as star quarterback Greg Campisi, who totaled 20 touchdowns last year; 10 passing and 10 rushing. Greg displayed his versatility with 1,840 passing yards and 592 rushing yards. Also returning is Kyle Angus who looks to play a bigger role on offense now that Sean Bryan graduated. On the defensive side, Makai Murphy, Nick Espada and Anthony DePaul look to anchor the defense. Coach believes that these five players will help fill the void left by the seniors.
The team has some up and coming juniors who will look to have a big impact this season. Coach Reichert highlighted a few such as wide receivers Greg Randall and Jaden Jernigan, defensive back Nick Alvarado and linebacker Christian Taylor. Coach is very excited to see what they bring to the team.
According to Coach, the toughest matchups for the Friars will be on September 15th against the Flyers and on September 28th against the reigning champion Archbishop Stepinac. The Homecoming game will be played on October 12th against Cardinal Hayes.
Coach Reichert said, “In order to have another successful season the team must play together, working hard everyday whether its on the field or in the weight room the team must have a never give up and never give in mentality”.
The Friars will look to win the CHSFL championship in what will be Coach Reichert’s final
season. The quest begins at home on Friday 9/7, stay tuned for another exciting season.
Here’s the Friar’s schedule:
Home against Delbarton 9/7
Away against Chaminade 9/15
Away against Christ The King 9/22
Home against Archbishop Stepinac 9/28
Away against Archbishop Spalding 10/5
Home against Cardinal Hayes 10/12
Home against Iona Prep 10/19
Away against Monsignor Farrell 10/26
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Alex Rocco Alex Rocco is a junior at St. Anthony’s High School, writing for his third year with the Friar Scoreboard. He hopes to have a career in Sports Management and Media one day. He is also a member NHS, SALT, Friar Faithful, Special Needs Ministry and Franciscan Youth Ministry. |
