New Utrecht saved its best goal-line stand for last.
The Utes kept visiting South Shore from reaching the end zone from inside the 5-yard line three times in a dramatic 12–8 victory in Public School Athletic League City Conference football last Saturday. The final stand saw New Utrecht (2–0) stop the Vikings four times after a first-and-goal from the second yard line with 1:40 left to play.
Kadeen Dryden, Bryan Burroughs and Dayquan Russell all played key roles in the winning defensive stand. South Shore (1–1) couldn’t punch it in from the six-inch line on the last play of the game.
“I was about to have a heart attack, but it was fun to watch,” said New Utrecht coach Alan Balkin.
Russell recovered a fumble and also carried the ball 12 times for 110 yards and a touchdown. Angelo Carrera completed nine of seven passes for 65 yards, and hit Walid Othman for a score. Jason Martin went 10-for-16 for 121 yards and tossed a touchdown pass to Michael Weston for South Shore.
Lincoln 55, Campus Magnet 16: Paul Litvak went 11-for-15 passing for 164 yards and three touchdowns for Lincoln (2–0). Jordan Hannah caught four passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns and Michael Tudd added 103 yard receiving and a score. Roget O’Neill ran seven times for 74 yards and two scores. Prince Klutsey and Luis Rodriguez each added rushing scores.
Brooklyn Tech 24, Lehman 7: Elijah Rueda completed 15 of 20 passes for 217 yards and two touchdowns for Brooklyn Tech (2–0). Lawrence Menyah made seven catches for 110 yards and two scores, and Alpha Gamby added 41 yards and a touchdown on three grabs. Nick Fuertes chipped in a 39-yard field goal.
Midwood 14, Thomas Jefferson 12: Nicholas Falzone completed seven of 11 passes for 142 yards and touchdown to Darryl Robinson for Midwood (1–1). Carl Colas rushed for 72 yards on 11 carries and Darryl Robinson returned a kick 80 yards for a score. Norman Carter paced Jefferson (0–2) with 85 yards and two scores on five carries.
Port Richmond 34, Sheepshead Bay 20: Scottie Denis connected on seven of 11 passes for 93 yards and a touchdown to Daniel Barnes for Sheepshead Bay (0–2). Barnes caught four passes for 71 yards.
Canarsie 42, Beach Channel 6: Palyte Stubbs rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown on nine carries, and Kamari Hunter Jones added two scores on the ground for Canarsie (1–1). Jeffrey Killebrew tossed a touchdown pass to Darius Lancaster.
Poly Prep 28, Peddie School 0: Brendan Femiano ran for 157 yards and two touchdowns, and Chris Parker compiled 205 yards of total offense and a score for Poly Prep (2–0). Ray Marten made seven tackles, including two sacks and Nick Storz added two sacks.
Lafayette 30, Mott Haven 13: Moses Castello Edward rushed for 56 yards and two touchdowns on seven carries for Lafayette (2–0). Isaiah Barnaby and Nasir Thompson each scored on the ground and combined for 146 yards on 27 carries.
Grady 30, Automotive 0: Alex Adams completed four of 13 passes for 120 yards and three touchdowns for Grady (2–0). Quincy Jiles had 98 yards of total offense and scored on the ground and in the air.
Long Island Lutheran 32, Nazareth 30: Shakur Bey ran the ball 16 times for 154 yards and a touchdown, and also took a kick return back 71 yards for a score for Nazareth (1–1). Darrius Black added 89 yards and a score on the ground. Hakeeron Lewin recovered a fumble for a touchdown.
