Game Previews: Monsignor Farrell Vs St. Anthony’s

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Breakdown</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 2024, Coach RDP, led his Lions to a 5-6 record. Key wins last season came against Archbishop Stepinac, Bishop Hendricken, St. Peter's, and Fordham Prep. Key loses from the 2024 season, came at the hands of Chaminade, Rye, Cardinal Hayes, and St. Anthony's. Through 2025, the Lions sit at 3-1, with wins Over CBA-Albany, South Shore, and St. Peter's. The one loss came at the hands of Delbarton. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2025 Schedule</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Following the matchup against St. Anthony, the Lions have four games remaining on their schedule. Playing in the Catholic League, Monsignor Farrell faces a grueling schedule filled with tough competition. Key matchups will occur In all four games, as they face teams like Iona Prep, Fordham Prep, St. Joseph By the Sea, and Cardinal Hayes. All four games are winnable for the Lions and they are a team I'd fear in the Catholic League. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/staten-island/monsignor-farrell-lions/football/schedule">https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/staten-island/monsignor-farrell-lions/football/schedule</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Players To Watch</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table {"className":"is-style-stripes"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong>2026 ATH <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/alex-ustun/">Alex Utsun</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2026 EDGE <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/cj-palazzola/">[player_tooltip player_id='805718' first='CJ' last='Palazzola']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2026 WR/DB <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/gianni-pasqualone/">[player_tooltip player_id='277164' first='Gianni' last='Pasqualone']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2026 ATH/RB <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/kevin-gumb/">[player_tooltip player_id='805722' first='Kevin' last='Gumb Jr']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2027 DL <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/alpha-ba/">[player_tooltip player_id='939622' first='Alpha' last='Ba']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2027 OL <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/andrew-lapointe-jr/">Andrew LaPointe Jr </a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2027 OL <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/carlo-della-ragione/">[player_tooltip player_id='939613' first='Carlo' last='Della Ragione']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2028 WR <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/braxton-moye/">[player_tooltip player_id='1278754' first='Braxton' last='Moye']</a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3 Keys To The Game</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='425629' first='Xavier' last='Bala']</strong>: Bala is one of the top RB's in the state, and he will get the ball at least 10 times. Stopping his explosiveness, and limiting his impact is huge to Monsignor Farrell winning. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Limit Mistakes</strong>: Bala isn't the only stud in the St. Anthony offense. Limiting mistakes is huge against the Friars as their offense is dominant and will take advantage of any mistakes. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Offense</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='805722' first='Kevin' last='Gumb Jr'], [player_tooltip player_id='1506670' first='Alex' last='Ustun'], [player_tooltip player_id='1283757' first='Bryce' last='Moye'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1278754' first='Braxton' last='Moye'] are outstanding playmakers. Getting these guys the ball, will be huge if the Lions want to win this game. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Breakdown</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Coach Minucci</strong> led his Friars to a <strong>9-4</strong> record last season. Key wins from 2024 included <strong>University Prep, Monsignor Farrell, Archbishop Stepinac, Kellenberg, Cardinal Hayes, and St. John The Baptist</strong>. The four loses came from <strong>Don Bosco (NJ), Chaminade, and Iona Prep (x2)</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2025 Schedule </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Friars started out the Season in Delaware where they faces North East powerhouse McDonough. St. Anthony's competed with the nationally rank squad, but fell short 38-21. This past week, they took on University Prep, where they came out with a nice 35-20 win. They currently sit at 2-2. Following this game the Friars have six games remaining on their schedule, and I see key wins against Chaminade, and Fordham Prep. The Friars play toss up games against Cardinal Hayes, and Iona Prep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/melville/st-anthonys-friars/football/schedule">https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/melville/st-anthonys-friars/football/schedule</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Players To Watch</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table {"className":"is-style-stripes"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong>2027 RB <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/xavier-bala/">[player_tooltip player_id='425629' first='Xavier' last='Bala']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2026 OL <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/bryce-ciancuielli/">[player_tooltip player_id='840987' first='Bryce' last='Ciancuielli']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2026 DB <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/kevin-moore/">[player_tooltip player_id='1208765' first='Kevin' last='Moore']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2026 DB <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/nyrell-camps/">[player_tooltip player_id='1641184' first='Nyrell' last='Camps']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2026 TE <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/daniel-garcia/">[player_tooltip player_id='840988' first='Daniel' last='Garcia']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2027 OL <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jack-ortiz/">[player_tooltip player_id='589111' first='Jack' last='Ortiz']</a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3 Keys To The Game</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='425629' first='Xavier' last='Bala']</strong>: Bala is a national prospect and is being recruited by top programs. You can't have this kid on your roster and not use him. A key to winning this game, will be to utilize his skill set to set up the passing game, and to create momentum on the ground. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Stop The Playmakers</strong>: Monsignor Farrell has outstanding playmakers such as [player_tooltip player_id='1283757' first='Bryce' last='Moye'], [player_tooltip player_id='1506670' first='Alex' last='Ustun'], [player_tooltip player_id='1397417' first='Cole' last='Savino'], and [player_tooltip player_id='805722' first='Kevin' last='Gumb Jr']. Stopping these guys on both sides of the ball is a huge key in winning this game. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Bounce Back</strong>: The Friars bounced back against Kellenberg Memorial to move to 2-2 last week. Continuing their success that beat the Firebirds, will be a key to winning against the Lions. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->