PRZNY Team Previews: St Peter’s Eagles

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Last Season (10-3)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last year was magical for St Peter's. They had a special late season and playoff run where they found themselves playing for the AA-1 title. They ended up losing to St Joseph by The Sea 8-7 in the championship game. Learn more about what made last season so special for St Peters: <a href="https://www.silive.com/highschoolsports/2025/01/staten-island-hs-football-against-all-odds-st-peters-played-for-rory-decristoforo-in-2024-and-had-a-memorable-season.html">https://www.silive.com/highschoolsports/2025/01/staten-island-hs-football-against-all-odds-st-peters-played-for-rory-decristoforo-in-2024-and-had-a-memorable-season.html</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Prospect</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1354556"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686ef9219fb86"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Starting as a freshman at nose guard, Badon thrived against AAA competition. He totaled over 60 tackles and double-digit tackles for loss. With a squat of 520 pounds and a 315-pound bench press, his strength is impeccable . If he continues to grow, he has the potential to be a high-level recruit. Powerful, skilled, and relentless—Badon is a must see player in the trenches and will be one of the top players in the state in the class of 2028. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">X Factors</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1618353"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686ef9219fc18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top players for the Eagles and a pivotal part of last year's championship run, he formed an excellent duo with Cosmo D'Amelio (AA-1 Defensive Player of the Year). He'll look to fill those shoes and make tons of plays this year. He's a great tackler and is more athletic than he looks. Gnerre has had a great offseason so far. He will also look to make plays on both sides of the ball, as he could make an impact at running back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Vin Damato","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St Peter's","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686ef9219fd3d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Damato started every game at safety as a sophomore and had a tremendous year. He's now the quarterback of the secondary this season. A national-level track athlete, D'Amato brings elite speed and possesses excellent instincts. He has a strong nose for the football and a knack for open-field tackling. He's a consistent playmaker and a calming presence on the back end for St. Peter's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Vincenzo Coppola ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St Peter's","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686ef9219fe47"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">he first word that comes to mind right away is versatility. Kicking, receiving and potentially defense Coppolla does it all. He's a skilled receiver with elite footwork, crisp route running and the ability to make tough catches in traffic. He has a ton of toughness and grit in his game as he could be a contributor in the secondary this season. As a kicker, he delivered a game-winner against Stepinac. With his strong leg, Coppolla has real college kicking potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Gabe Mascolo","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"190","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St Peter's","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686ef9219ff4b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Now a senior, Mascolo has waited his turn behind star back Jeremiah Williams and is now ready to shine. A strong and physical runner, he could be a workhorse type of running back. He is an excellent north-south runner with impressive speed and the ability to get yards after contact, he's expected to be the team's feature back this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Michael Riccardi","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2405","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St Peter's","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686ef921a004c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Last season Riccardi was excellent for St Peter's on the line. He may be the only full-time two-way starter on the team this season. As a left tackle, he brings good size, technique, and quickness. He was a huge reason why St Peter's had another monster season running the ball despite the lack of experience up front. On defense, he's an active pass rusher with a relentless motor. He saw plenty of reps at defensive line last season and will be a key presence on both units.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Breakout Player</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1352971' first='Anthony' last='D'Acunto']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St Peter's","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686ef921a014d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After competing for reps as a sophomore, D'Acunto is poised to take command of the offense. He ended up playing junior varsity and he built strong chemistry with his receivers last season. D'Acunto continues to shine throughout the offseason. With a dynamite arm and added mobility to his game, he could be in for a big year where St Peter's is expected to pass the ball much more with their current assembled roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Names To Know</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Position</td><td>Player</td><td>Class</td><td>Notes</td></tr><tr><td>ATH</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='402268' first='Justin' last='Wu']</td><td>2026</td><td>Transferred in last year, very athletic, could contribute at WR or DB</td></tr><tr><td>WR</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1354559' first='Josiah' last='Jones']</td><td>2028</td><td>Transfer from Moore Catholic. Excellent freshman year on varsity. Great size, skill, tons of potential</td></tr><tr><td>WR</td><td>Ben Terry</td><td>2028</td><td>Young and talented receiver, having a huge offseason</td></tr><tr><td>DB</td><td>Chase Navarro</td><td>2027</td><td>Likely to start at corner, was a star on JV last season.</td></tr><tr><td>ATH</td><td>Victor Baez</td><td>2028</td><td>Intriguing young prospect, multi sport athlete</td></tr><tr><td>LB/ATH</td><td>Colin Snell</td><td>2027</td><td>Great athlete, could have a great season </td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Key Losses (All League Recipients)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB- Jeremiah Williams</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL- Logan Kielty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ATH- Marco Aruta</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB- Cosmo D'Ameilo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ATH- Brody Turnbull </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DL- Angelo Negrette </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2025 Schedule</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/staten-island/st-peters-eagles/football/schedule">https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/staten-island/st-peters-eagles/football/schedule</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2025 Outlook </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coaches: Mark DeChristoforo, Robert Sica and Nick Giannatasio </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Peter's has a lot of new faces this season and has put together a tough schedule for the upcoming year. They start off with a special one, hosting PSAL 4A defending champs Curtis in a private-public Staten Island battle to open the season. While they'll take on their usual Catholic League opposition, the Eagles also face three AAA teams—Chaminade, Cardinal Hayes, and Monsignor Farrell—along with a championship rematch on 9/6 when they travel to St. Joseph by-the-Sea in a highly anticipated matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->