SCC 2009 Football All-Conference Bios
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SCC 2009 Football All-Conference Bios DIVISION I OFFENSE Brandon Maroney Senior - Offensive Tackle Xavier 6-3, 260 One of the top run blockers in the SCC, Brandon registered 27 pancake blocks to lead the Falcons to nearly 2,300 rushing yards this season. Brandon also did not allow a sack all season. He was a New Haven Register Third Team All-Area selection and earned Honorable Mention All-Courant recognition. Brandon is also a member of the Falcon baseball team. Brandon is looking to extend his football career and among some of the schools he’s looking at include Maine, Central Connecticut, Marist, Trinity and URI. Luke Scinto Senior - Offensive Line Cheshire 6-1, 240 A two-way starter for the Class LL state champion Rams, Luke was a key component of an offensive line that helped a rushing attack accumulate over 3,200 yards this season. From his defensive end position, Luke registered 31 tackles and three sacks. For his efforts, Luke was a Coaches Class LL All-State selection. In addition to his athletic pursuits, Luke is active in school and local community and is interested in attending UCONN or Penn State in the fall. Frank Civitello Senior - Offensive Center West Haven 6-0, 257 A three-year varsity letterwinner for the Blue Devils, Frank was one of the most devastating blockers in the SCC. He was also called the “best offensive center we’ve ever had” by his veteran head coach. One of the team’s captains, Frank earned Coaches Class L All-State honors and was named to the New Haven Register’s Second Team All-Area team. Frank is interested in continuing his football career at the University of New Haven. Dom Diglio Senior - Offensive Line Notre Dame 6-3, 300 1 Dom was a force on the Green Knights’ line and helped its offense set a SCC scoring record and more importantly, win a Division I East title and Class LL state championship. A two-way starter, Dom contributed 62 tackles and four sacks and earned a slew of postseason accolades, including Coaches Class L All-State, New Haven Register First Team All-State and All-Area, Connecticut Post First Team All-Area and All-Levi Jackson. Among his collegiate choices include Boston College, URI, New Haven, Maine, UMASS and Southern Connecticut. Alex DeMarco Senior - Offensive Line Hamden 6-4, 225 A three-year starter on the Green Dragons’ offensive line, Alex was a key component that helped open holes for a rushing attack that gained over 2,000 yards this season. For his effort, Alex was named to the New Haven Register Third Team All-Area squad. Alex also plays basketball. Among his college choices included AIC and Southern Connecticut or attending prep school. Conor Keniry Senior - Wide Receiver Notre Dame 6-1, 180 Coaches Class L All-State, New Haven Register’s All-Area and All-State Player of the Year, Walter Camp All-Connecticut team, and ESPN Radio 1300 Player of the Year… That’s not too bad when football is your second-best sport. Conor Keniry had a pretty nice fall for the Division I East and Class L state champions. He had 33 receptions for 768 yards and nine touchdowns and added one more score on a punt return. Defensively, he was even better – team-high 85 tackles and seven interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown in the state semifinals…. And don’t forget the fourth-quarter interception that sealed the Green Knights’ first state title in 10 years. And to top it off, he has committed to play baseball – his better sport – in the ACC at Wake Forest University. Maurice Morrison Senior - Wide Receiver Wilbur Cross 6-3, 177 A two-way standout for the Governors, Maurice Morrison totaled 37 catches and eight touchdowns this season. He also added three interceptions from his free safety position. A Coaches Class L All-State and New Haven Register Third Team All-State selection, Maurice was also a Register First Team All-Area honoree. Maurice is playing 2 basketball for the Governors this winter. Among his plans for next year include Dean Junior College, Milford Academy, Lackawana JC and Victor Valley JC. Paul Piccirillo Senior - Wide Receiver Shelton 6-0, 165 An exciting all-around player who scored a touchdown five different ways this season- receiving, rushing, interception return, punt return and kickoff return. Paul totaled over 1,500 al-purpose yards and 15 touchdowns on the season and earned Coaches Class LL and New Haven Register All-State honors. In addition, he was First Team All-Area by both the New Haven Register and Connecticut Post. Paul would like to play football in college and Stonehill, UMASS, Marist, URI, Ithaca and Endicott are among his choices. Alex Shaw Senior - Wide Receiver Hand 6-3, 190 A talented two-way player for the Tigers, Alex had a courageous fall as he played through two painful injuries. At receiver, he caught 26 passes for 674 yards and on defense, he made two interceptions – one of which he returned for a touchdown. He earned New Haven Register Third Team All-Area honors for his efforts. Also a baseball player, Alex would like to pursue it in college, but is still undecided as to where he will go. Julian Hayes Senior - Running Back Xavier 5-10, 215 Julian had a big year as a two-way starter as the Falcons won the Division I West title and returned to the state playoffs. He rushed for 1,367 yards and 21 touchdowns, and on the defensive end – he added 35 tackles, three sacks and one interception which he returned for a touchdown. A consensus All-State honoree – Coaches Class LL, New Haven Register, and Walter Camp – Julian is looking to continue his football career and is looking at Maine, Central Connecticut, Marist and Temple. Justin Willis Senior - Running Back Notre Dame 5-11, 170 3 One of the top running backs in the SCC, Justin rushed for 1,386 yards – good for 11th among all state players - and 16 touchdowns this season for the high-powered Green Knights’ offense. A member of the All-Levi Jackson team, Justin earned New Haven Register First Team All-Area honors and was a Coaches Class L All-State selection. Also an All-State outdoor track sprinter, Justin is interested in Sacred Heart, Southern Connecticut, Central Connecticut and Hampton for his collegiate destination. James Ward Junior - Running Back Wilbur Cross 5-8, 167 Another two-time All-SCC honoree, James has totaled over 2,100 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns in just two seasons as a starter. This season, James had 967 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns and earned Third Team New Haven Register All-Area honors. This past weekend, James took part in a National Combine – as part of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl – in San Antonio. He is running indoor track this winter, and big things will be expected this coming fall. Alex Pace Senior - Quarterback Xavier 5-10, 175 A two-year starter for the Falcons, who earned their first state playoff berth since 2005, Alex accumulated over 1,800 yards of offense this season. He passed for 1,344 yards and 13 touchdowns, and rank for another 530 yards and seven more scored. He earned All-Area honors from the Middletown Press, and Third Team All-Area accolades from the New Haven Register. Alex is also a member of the Xavier baseball team. He would like to play football in college and Western Connecticut, Hobart, Marist, Western New England, Mount Ida and Endicott are among his choices. Jason Lassiter Senior - Quarterback Hamden 5-10, 160 One of the Green Dragons’ captains this season, Jason threw for over 1,900 yards and 12 touchdowns. He added 463 rushing yards and five more touchdowns. In two years as a starter, he threw for over 4,000 yards, led the team to 16 victories, a division title and state playoff berth. Jason earned All-Levi Jackson honors. Among his college choices include Central Connecticut, Sacred Heart, Stonehill and Western Connecticut. Greg Palmer Senior - Quarterback Cheshire 4 6-0, 185 Greg Palmer stepped in nicely in his first season as starting quarterback for the Rams, leading them to the Class LL state title – their first since 1997. He was well honored - Coaches Class LL All-State, a New Haven Register First Team All-Area and All-State pick, and a Walter Camp All-Connecticut Team selection. He accounted for over 2,400 yards of offense, passing for 1,080 and six touchdowns while rushing for 1,350 and 24 touchdowns. He set a school record with five rushing touchdowns in a game. Among the colleges he is interested include Amherst and William & Mary. Nick Merullo Senior - Utility Hand 6-0, 210 Nick is another fine SCC student athlete where football may be his second-best sport. A three-year starter at quarterback for the Tigers, Nick accounted for over 80 percent of Hand’s total offense this season. He passed for 1,766 yards and added 852 yards rushing. For his efforts, Nick was a Coaches Class MM All-State selection and an honorable mention All-State pick by the New Haven Register. Also an All-State baseball player, Nick hopes to play it in college and is interested in James Madison, Trinity, and URI for his collegiate destination. DIVISION I DEFENSE Robert Bowman Senior - Defensive End Notre Dame 6-5, 270 A two-way starter for the Division I East and Class L state champion Green Knights, Rob was a dominant force in the interior.