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Preds Mine and find gold with 23 - 20 victory

Scranton, PA; The NY Predators travled down to PA to face one of the toughest teams in the RAFL and came up with the big win 23 to 20. The Preds opened the scoring on their first possesion with a 15 play drive which ended in TD pass from QB Lou Scala to WR Bruce Dudley. The extra point was blocked making the score 6 - 0. In the 2nd quarter the Miners came back to tie the game at 6 with a TD pass but missed the extra point. With the score being knotted at 6 the Preds scored again on TD pass from WR Bruce Dudley to WR Harrison Tindall adding an extra point the Preds went up 13 - 6 at the half.

 

 

The Preds received the ball opening the third quarter but after a good kick return of 40 yards the return man fumbled fighting for extra yards. The Miners capitalized quickly and punched it in after a 7 play drive. The Preds scored again late in the 3rd quarter as RB Daquan Williams led them down the field with over 65 yards on the ground and finally scored after the 12 play drive with a toss from Scala to Tindall to make it 20 - 13 Preds. Midway through the 4th the RB Chi Chi Mansaray led the charge rushing for 40 yards on the drive and along with Scala connecting with Tindell, Moon and Dudley for short gains. Geoff Wyloliec kicked the the 30 yard field goal to put the Preds up by 10 with about 3 minutes to go. The Miners made a furous charge to get back in the game as they scored on a deep 50 yard bomb with about a minute left in the game but the Preds recovered the onside kick to seal the win.

 

Game Notes

 

 

Predators hold off the Spartans 22 - 12

Newark, NJ; The Predators held off the late charge of the Spartans and held on for the victory against the speedy Spartans. The predators jumped off to a 22 - 0 first half lead but could not capitalize on good field position throughout the rest of the game. The Preds took the early lead with a five yard TD run by Raheem Ridley and made it 8 - 0 with the 2 point Conversion to Bruce Dudley. Preds scored again on a Scala to Moon connect to make the score 16 noting and the Defense came through with a 20 yard Int return for a TD by CB Shameek Champagne. On the defensive side of the ball Damian McCaig, Shariff Wiltshire, Phil Castellani and Anthony Polizzi all played well. Next up for the Predators are the Nepa Miners in Scranton who are fresh off steam rolling it's last couple of opponents by an average score of 40 points

 

Predators take down Bounty Hunters 35 - 12

Jersey, City NJ; QB Lou Scala led the way with 5TD's as the Predators rolled. The Predators scored four of the five times they touched the ball, all in the air. The speedy running of Chi Chi Mansaray coupled with the power running of Raheem Ridley helped set the tone. The first score came off a 25 yard TD pass from Scala to Kareen Moon who out jumped the defender. After a short series for the defense which included a sack from Damian McCaig Scala connected with Bruce Dudley to put the Preds up by 14. The Preds went up by 21 when Scala hit FB Matt Aiello Jr. and then capped off the first half with a 5 yard pass to TD to Dudley. The Predator defense missing several defenders due to injury were able to were able to contain the Bounty Hunters for most of the game. The Bounty Hunters score came at the end of the half as they rolled the dice on 4th and 8 from the 50 and scored on a WR revearse. Playing tougher defense throughout the second half the Preds were not able to put any succesful drives together until the final posession where Scala connected with Dudley again for his 3rd TD of the game. The Bounty Hunters second score came on a botched snap and which was recovered in the end zone

 

Game Notes

The Predators were missing several players again for the Bounty Hunters contest but the defensive coach was very proud of his players for hanging in there and making some big plays. CB Shameek Champagne played a stellar game recording two pickes and several tackles. Shariff Wiltshire, Mike Pielich, Levi Wiltshire, Jamal Payne all recorded sacks and played well defensively. The Predators have a bye this weekend and next play against the feisty second place Spartans at High Noon in NJ

 

Lions say meow as the Predators win 12 - 0

Staten Island, NY; The Predators and Lions duked it out they other night for four quarters but in the end the Preds nipped the cats 12 zip. The game started with a bang as the Predators immediately sacked the Lions QB and recovered a the fumble. Backup signal caller started off the game by handing off the ball to Chi Chi Mansary for a quick gain of 7 but then threw a INT in the end zone giving the ball right back to the Lions. After the Preds made quick work of the Lions offensive series they struck quickly as QB Lou Scala hit a streaking WR Kareen Moon for the 30 yard TD pass. The Predators missed the extra point making the score 6 - 0. That was it pretty much for the offense as they pretty much dominated offensively but could not score any points offensively. On the Night the Predators missed 3 field goals and turned the ball over 3 times in the red zone. "We just weren't in sync when we got down to the redone, I give much credit Lions defense but at the same time we really played sloppy football tonight" Said Offensive Coordinator Delagrazie. On the other hand the Predators played stellar defensively shutting down the Lions all night including another sack and fumble which was recovered by LB Derek Harris to put the Preds up by 12. The defense also had a late 4th quarter goal line stand as a botched punt gave the Lions the ball at the Predators 5 yard line. "I can't complain!" said defensive coordinator Pucciarelli "we did our job the entire night by limiting their offensive opportunities and that's all you can ask out of your defensive unit." he added

 

Game Notes

The Predators were missing a few starters again this week as DE Joe Romero (2nd week) and DT Anthony Polizzi both sat out the game. Offensively the Preds were without leading receiver Harrison Tindall, WR Elliot Vazques (2nd Week), RB Tim Kelson and Center Tommy Levoyer (2nd Week). The Preds will be headed out of town for the few weeks and won't play home again until September. Next up are the Hudson County Bounty Hunters fresh off a 36 - 6 victory over the LI Panthers. The game will be played at St.Peters H.S. Field in Jersey City 3pm

 

Predators make Hudson County see Stars 47 - 6

 

Staten Island, NY; The Predators and Stars battled the other night at Alumi Stadium where the Predators improved to 2 and 0 with a 47 - 6 victory. The Predators came out sloppy as a few injuries slowed them down on the first drive leading to a fumble recovery for the Stars. After the Predaators stopped the Stars again the injury bug struck the Preds as Javone Parnell the backup center went out with a injury. After the injury replacement QB Lou Scala connected with WR Harrison Tindall for a 62 yard TD. After another quick series by the defense Scala hooked up with Tindall again to put the Preds up by 14. After another couple of short defensive series the Preds scored 2 more times before the half on a 20 yard scamper by RB Chi Chi Mansaray and a 65 yard Punt return run by WR Kareem Moon.. The Stars scored late in the second quarter to make the score 27 - 6 at the half. The Predators opened the second half by scoring to make the score 34 - 6 on a 9 yard run by Daquan Williams and scored early in the fourth on a 33 yard yard strike from Scala to TE Constance Richardson. The Predator final score came from QB Gino Scarano to Moon a 17yard play. On the defensive side of the Ball Anthony Polizzi had a sack and 3 hurries as did Shariff Wiltshire and Paul and Phil Castellani. Shameek Champagne, Matt Mack, Keith Assante, Serome Slaughter and Ben Rodrigues all had pass breakups

 

Notes; Congrats to Kareem Moon as third return for a TD was finally not penalized. Kareems previous two returns against the Ravens (70yard KR)and ealier in the game against the Stars were negated by penalties

 

Predators open season by clipping Ravens wings 24 - 14

Ravens vs Predators
 

Courtesy Of In Motion Sports

 

Brooklyn, NY; The New York Predators defeated the Long Island Ravens 24 - 14 under the clear skies at Aviater field this past Friday night. The Ravens are new comer to the RAFL but not to the Predators as they now hold a 2 - 0 lifetime record against the birds from LI. The game opened with the Ravens getting the ball and promptly truning it over to the Preds on a Interception by MLB Damian McCabe. The Preds made short work of the turnover as last years MVP Chi Chi Mansary promptly took the first handoff and play of the Predators offense for a 25 yard scoring TD, with the extra point the score was 7 - 0. The game became a defensive battle as the Predators suffocated the Ravens potent running game and the Ravens limited the Preds big play offenseuntil the Preds stuck again in the second quarter with a 40 yard TD pass from QB Lou Scala to WR Kareem Moon to make the score 14 - 0. The Ravens struck through the air soon after making the score 14 - 7 after a 70 yard bomb to all purpose player Travis Jynx. In the third quarter the Preds added to their lead after a Chi Chi run of about 40 yards brought the Preds near the goal line. the Preds couldn't quite cash in but Geoff Wolyliec kicked a 22 yarder to make the score 17 - 7. The Ravens continued show determination by scoring again through the air on another big play in the air of sixty yards in Jynx, making the score 17 - 14. Showing true workman like effort the Preds again came through when they needed to when they took the ball deep into Ravens territory and Mansary scored on a 1 yard TD run to end the scoring at 24 - 14. Harrison Tindall led all receivers and Chi Chi Mansaray led the offense in All Purpose yards. The defense was led by Damain McCaig two interceptions and Keith Assante Interception. Joe Romero had the lone sack for the defense.

 

Next game will bethis Saturday July, 19th at 7pm Vs. the Hudson County Stars at Alumni Stadium at Monsignor Farrell H.S. in Staten Island. Tickets at the gate will be $7.00 and kids under 12 will be free. All H.S. or Pre-H.S. players wearing their team Jersey will receive a discount and only be charged $3

 

 

Practice is at Staten Island Boys Wednesday's 8:30pm directions are below (Until Further Notice)

 

Staten Island Boys Field - Practice Field 1475 South Avenue Staten Island, NY 10314 Directions to SI Boys. (Easiest directions if you are not familiar with SI) Take the same exit as you would to get to Willowbrook Park (Victory Blvd) stay on Victory passing Willowbrook park and travel about another 1.5 miles. This should take you to Travis Ave. At Travis make a right and about two blocks on your right hand side you will see SI Boys field. We will be practicing on Field #3.

From Verrazano go straight towards the west shore expressway/Outerbridge Crossing get off the South Ave exit make a quick left then a quick right onto Travis. You will see the field on your left.

From Goethals and Bayonne go towards the west shore expressway/Outerbridge Crossing get off the South Ave exit make a quick left then a quick right onto Travis. You will see the field on your left.

From the Outerbridge crossing just stay on the West Shore Expressway towards Brooklyn and get off the South Ave. exit Make a quick right from the exit and another right at the light. Field will be on your left.  

 

We will not be practicing at Farrell for a month due to the

kids use of the school on the nights we can practice. Games on the weekend will still be fine just these few weeks while they run their clinics. We will still be practicing on Wednesday nights just at another location. If you are not at practice Sunday call Billy or someone on the coaching staff to get the new info.

 

 

Congrats to Kieth O'Quendo who was selected to play college football in Canada and Alex Vygon who was just added to this years Police Academy

 

 

Predators Camp Report - The Defense

 

6/22/08

 

The Predators continue to have great practices and this week was no different. Even though it was raining about 45 players showed up for one of the most intense practices to date.  Virtually every player from the ddefense has returned again for another season except they are all faster and stronger. Joe Romero and Anthony Polizzi anchor the defensive line with a few new additions at LB and safety. "Right now there has been a battle going on at several starting positions on the defense so I can't say who's starting until the dust settles" said Defensive Coordinator Vinny Pucciarelli" Making impressions on Coach Pucc have been LB's Damian McCaig, Mike Huertos & Anthony Van Pelt. CB Shamiek Champagne has been showing good coverage ability. Returning players such as Keith O'Quendo Keith Assante, Ben Rodriguez, Charles Watson, Godfrey Zueletta, have also been playing some great ball. "It's going to be a dog fight but that's the way it should be, every player has got to earn his playing time" added Coach Pucc

 

 

Predators Camp Report -This Week The Offense

 

 

Staten Island, NY 6/11/08

 

The NY Predators continued with it's strong practice sessions this weekend but had the

smallest turnout of the with only 65 players showing up. "The average turnout has been around 75 - 80

players per week but with cuts and a few injuries the numbers have averaged down" said Owner Bill Simo.

Highlights of practice so far has been the RB's and the return of RB Raheem Ridley who once the teams single season

and all time leading rusher of the team. Raheem has returned with bigger stonger and faster in addition to Rah 6'4 270lbs RB/FB Constance Richardson has been a scary site in the open field. The two are adding to an already powerful running game as team MVP Chi Chi Mansaray and Tim Kelson have been there usual lights out along with Nick Vitagliano, Matt Aiello, Daquan Williams and Andrew Golden. "Some would say we have a crowded backfield but the fact is we just became more dangerous" mentioned head coach Matt Aiello. "Last year we were deadly on the ground but I truly feel we are going to be dominating""

 

While the Offensive line and depth is still intact we've added another excellent player in Babatunde Adedapo. He's been on it since day one" Said Offensive Line coach Dwyane Anderson. Baba a recent graduate from American Intl. College is emerging as one of the best lineman on the team.

 

The receiving corps has added the 4.3 speedster Kareem Moon the career all purpose yard/reception leader while at William Patterson College and the leading Kick Returner in the nation. "KM has been showing us why he was selected as a college allstar for all 4 of his seasons at Willie P. With the speed and talent that is already on the receiving core adding another deep threat could be scary for opposing teams. said Offensive Coord. Coach Delagrazie.

 

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2008 season is upon us Practice is every Wednesday at Monsignor Farrell H.S. 8:15pm sharp!

 

When we run walk-thru's practice will be held on Sunday during the day at 1pm at the Lt. Nick Lia field

Directions are right below

 

Field is located before Seaview Ave and just before the Rodeo. (SI Hospital Seaview Ave.) LT. NICK LIA, USMC FOOTBALL FIELD.

500 Father Capodanno Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10305

 

From the Bk/Queens/BX,NYC take BQE to Verr. Bridge. Take the First exit which is Father Capodanno Blvd. Fields will be on your right in about 2.5 miles.

 

From Jersey take SI Expressway to last exit Father Capodanno. Make right at light look for fields on right 2.5 miles down the road.

 

If you are interested fill out the application and a team rep will get back to you ASAP Predators Player Application Note: There will be a $25 registration fee paid in cash the day of the start of mini-camp or online here using paypal. If using paypal please make sure you note the correct name so we can attach it to your appliactions. Players that don't have the registration fee will not be allowed to particpate. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!