The 9-year-old Chiefs shutout the Inwood Buccaneers 13-0 at home in the Nassau County Semifinals, and advanced to the Nassau County Championship Game versus Garden City.
The victory brings the Chiefs Winning Record to 7-2.
The Chiefs’ defensive line of Kevin Parente (one fumble recovery), Nick Monteforte, Austin Krasinski, William McCreery, Joe Martello, Michael Sinisi, Spenser Warantz, Ryan Calderone, Jeremy Samuel and Philip Arnold kept the pressure on Inwood’s Offense.
The linebackers Michael O’Connell and Matt Sluka played lights out defense.
The Chiefs’ safety Lance Costa with cornerbacks Andrew Casoria, Thomas Albig and Jack Duff (one interception, touchdown) finished off the Buccaneers.
The Chiefs, behind Quarterback O’Connell (one touchdown run) and Running Back Sluka (one extra point run) moved the ball up and down the field with precision running.
The Chiefs again this week moved the ball behind the offensive line centered by Michael Laginestra and anchored by Patrick McTiernan, Anthony Giunta, Dylan Vincenti, Andrew Cho and Tight End Jason Eccher.
All the boys played and contributed. An injured Andrew Khafif was on the sidelines rooting his team on to Victory. Scoring is summarized below:
• Michael O’Connell 50 yard Touchdown Run (Xpoint Failed)
• Jack Duff 29 Yard Interception Return Touchdown (Matt Sluka Xpoint Run)
