Week Three: Cory’s Calls

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are over 200 games of High School Football across the state this weekend, in this article I breakdown one game from each Section and give my predictions for each game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Section 1: Mamaroneck Vs North Rockland</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Tigers sit at 2-0 through the new season so far, with wins against Arlington, and Truman. The Tigers squad has made an early case for the top team in the Section, thanks to playmakers like [player_tooltip player_id='1344725' first='Abelardo' last='Hernandez'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1575797' first='Julian' last='Dreni']. North Rockland enters this game with a 1-1 record. The Red Raiders entered the season with a close loss against PSAL Curtis, but bounced back last week with a huge win against Clarkstown South, 30-14. Key playmakers for the Red Raiders, include Chaim Fountain, [player_tooltip player_id='1650979' first='Amari' last='Occena'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1720765' first='Chase' last='Perini']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cory's Call: North Rockland 30-18</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Section 2: CBA-Albany Vs Saratoga Springs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Brothers enter their week three matchup with an 0-2 record. Monsignor Farrell and CBA-Syracuse are two big time opponents who got the better of the Brothers to start their season. Coach Burns, and CBA-Albany will look to bounce back this week against a good Blue Streaks Team. Key Players for the Brothers include, [player_tooltip player_id='1260032' first='Archie' last='Jones'], [player_tooltip player_id='1648702' first='Thomas' last='Toher'], [player_tooltip player_id='751267' first='JT' last='Vogel'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1512374' first='Jacob' last='Vogel']. Saratoga Springs enters this game sitting 2-0 on the year. The Blue Streaks, have picked up wins against Monroe-Woodbury, and Burnt Hills Ballston Lake. Key playmakers for this Blue Streaks squad include [player_tooltip player_id='1811588' first='Bobby' last='Morris'], [player_tooltip player_id='1545198' first='Cam' last='Toomey'], [player_tooltip player_id='1352895' first='Josh' last='Simon'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1286247' first='Benjamin' last='Coryea']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cory's Call: CBA-Albany 20-13</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Section 3: Cicero-North Syracuse Vs Niskayuna</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a Section 2 Vs 3 match we see the battle of 1-1 teams. Niskayuna enters this matchup following a Week One win against Yorktown, and a Week Two loss at the hands of Shenendehowa. Key playmakers for the Silver Warriors include [player_tooltip player_id='1212767' first='Cam' last='Grasso'], Brandon Merrill, and [player_tooltip player_id='1685587' first='Omari' last='Forrest']. Cicero-North Syracuse, started the season off with a loss against Liverpool, but backed it up this past week with a win against Elmira/Southside. The Northstars will look for big time plays from guys like [player_tooltip player_id='1513294' first='Brayden' last='Dems'], Myjon McDowell, and [player_tooltip player_id='1635030' first='Lacuzio' last='Wright']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cory's Call: Cicero-North Syracuse 21-20</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Section 4: Chenango Forks Vs Windsor Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Blue Devils are coming off a massive upset, over Maine Endwell who was viewed as the top team in the section. Chenango Forks sits at 2-0, with a win over Owego Free Academy to start the season, and Maine Endwell last week. Key players for the Blue Devils in this game will be Evan Truesdale, [player_tooltip player_id='1639382' first='Brysen' last='Fry'], and Taylor Fink. Windsor Central enters this matchup at 1-1, fresh off a loss against Waverly. Week one was a win against Tioga in a defensive showcase. Names to watch on the Black Knights, are Brayden Moran, Nico Soriano, and Tyson Schmitt</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cory's Call: Chenango Forks 38-24</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Section 5: University Prep Vs Fairport</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>University Prep, kicked off the 2025 season with a loss against St. Anthony's in a highly competitive matchup. This past week we saw the Griffins, bounce back with a win against Pittsford 39-20. In this Section matchup, names to watch for University Prep are [player_tooltip player_id='1513210' first='Gavin' last='White'], and [player_tooltip player_id='814966' first='Paris' last='Brooken']. Fairport enters this matchup sitting at 2-0. The Red Raiders have wins against Aquinas Institute last week, and Ithaca to start their season. Key playmakers for the Red Raiders include James Lester, and Aidan Downs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cory's Call: Fairport 28-24</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Section 6: West Seneca West Vs Clarence </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this Section 6 Matchup, we have West Seneca West Vs Clarence. The Eagles sit at 2-0 in 2025, with wins over Frontier to start the season, and Kenmore West last week. Key playmakers for the Eagles include Freshman QB [player_tooltip player_id='1514651' first='Mason' last='Anderson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1345230' first='Brayden' last='Snyder'], [player_tooltip player_id='1344667' first='Jarod' last='Freeman'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1743006' first='Aaron' last='Lazaros']. Clarence also sits at 2-0 to start the year, with wins against Sweet Home, and Hutchinson-Central Tech/Emerson Vo-Tech/City Honors Engineers. Key playmakers for Clarence include, Kaius Matoon, [player_tooltip player_id='1275964' first='Brody' last='Kaufman'], and [player_tooltip player_id='806821' first='Talon' last='Engasser']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cory's Call: West Seneca West 31-10</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Section 9: Cornwall Central Vs Monroe-Woodbury</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cornwall Central opened their 2025 campaign with a huge win over Burnt Hills Ballston Lake. In defensive performance the Dragons won a close game 10-3. In Week Two, they battled Newburgh Free Academy, where they took home a close 17-14 win. Names to watch for the Dragons, include [player_tooltip player_id='1513218' first='Jordan' last='Bishop'], [player_tooltip player_id='1624492' first='Ryan' last='Nunez'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1561429' first='Nyhiem' last='Owens']. Monroe-Woodbury. sits at 1-1 in 2025, with an opening week loss against Saratoga Springs, but a bounce back win last week against Our Lady Of Lourdes. Names to watch on the Crusaders sideline, include [player_tooltip player_id='1344672' first='Nate' last='Coulanges'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1513215' first='Ethan' last='Maldonado']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cory's Call: Cornwall Central 21-20</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Section 11: Bayport-Blue Point Vs Shoreham-Wading River</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long Island Football kicked off last week, with both teams picking up wins in their opening matchup. The Phantoms, took home a major 54-7 win over South Jefferson. Key players for the Phantoms include [player_tooltip player_id='819991' first='Charles' last='Crisera'], and Patrick Ahearn. Shoreham-Wading River, opened up 2025 with a 60-21 win over Central Moriches. Key playmakers for the Wildcats include Luca Diamond, [player_tooltip player_id='1513209' first='Noah' last='Gregorek'], and Shane Hall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cory's Call: Bayport-Blue Point 42-28</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Section 12 PSAL: Curtis Vs Wagner</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Curtis sits at 3-0 through the first three games of 2025. The Warriors started off strong with a win against St Peter's and backed that up against Section 1 North Rockland. Last week, Curtis took down Lincoln in a 14-6 game, to move to 3-0 on the year. Key playmakers for the Warriors include [player_tooltip player_id='1649122' first='Akai' last='Lewis'], [player_tooltip player_id='402266' first='Jarrett' last='Serate'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1208308' first='Quadare' last='Gomez']. Wagner sits at 1-1 through two games. The Falcons lost a Week One matchup against Warwick, and backed that up against Canarsie last week. Key playmakers include, Isaiah Thomas, and Aadan Kim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cory's Call: Curtis 24-10</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Catholic League: Iona Prep Vs St. Joseph By the Sea</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Iona Prep sits at 2-0 to start 2025, after two big time wins over Somers, and Paramus Catholic. Key playmakers for the Gaels will be [player_tooltip player_id='735876' first='Julian' last='Guzman'], [player_tooltip player_id='1001144' first='Crew' last='Davis'], [player_tooltip player_id='1624499' first='Joe' last='Wolf'], [player_tooltip player_id='402261' first='Eric' last='Pirrello'], [player_tooltip player_id='741083' first='Joshua' last='Simmons'], [player_tooltip player_id='735875' first='Anthony' last='Dinapoli'], and [player_tooltip player_id='212407' first='Brennen' last='Pressley']. St. Joseph By the Sea, sits at 2-1 through three games in 2025. Week's 1,3 came with wins against Holy Cross, and Fordham Prep. Week Two, ended with a loss against St. Peter's. Key playmakers for the Vikings include Anthony Ferrari, Thomas Farrell, and [player_tooltip player_id='1814222' first='Joey' last='Moran']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cory's Call: Iona Prep 38-21</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Last Week Record: </strong>6-4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>All Time Record:</strong> 6-4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->