September 11, 2008

Trinity Football Team Capsule

from The Stamford Times
Times Staff

 

Trinity Catholic Crusaders

2007 Record: 3-7, no playoffs

Coach/Years: Brian Fox/5th year.

Key Players Returning: Nick Cortese, Sr., FB-LB; Steve Scalero, Sr., QB-FS; Vince Carter, Jr., HB-CB; Jayme Antonetti, Jr., HB-OLB; Ralph Martello, Jr., G-LB; John Schule, Sr., OG-DL; Eddie Gonzalez, Sr., OL-DL; Max Corea, Sr., C;

Newcomers: Skeeter Jones, Sr., SE; Mike Rivas, Soph., RB; PJ Tusch, Soph., OL.

Outlook: Don't let the green and gold fool you, Crusader fans. This team is all about the blue -- the blue collar of hard work and the black and blue of delivering some hard hits. Like the other teams in the city this fall, Trinity Catholic returns a go-to player in the powerful running legs of Nick Cortese, a bruiser of a fullback who would just as well run through you than around you. If QB Steve Scalero can connect on a few passes to keep defenses honest then Cortese could be on his way to another 1,000 rushing season. More good news for the Crusaders: Four linemen who saw considerable time a year ago are back, so experience will help in the trenches. Trinity will have to get more consistent on defense, though. In its three wins, the Crusaders gave up 16 points a game, holding two teams to just one touchdown each. In its losses, however, TC was lit up for 34.7 ppg. Keep on eye on Skeeter Jones, too. In additon to a great football name, he might be on track to become the city's breakout star this fall.

Coach's Comment: "I like the way this team plays. They're not a super talented team, but they're a team that will have to bring their lunch box to work every day and they've had that attitude so far. I like coaching that type of team."

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2008 News Stories

 

 

Big senior defensive tackle Vladimir Joseph swims by an offensive lineman in a 28-20 home victory over Fairfield Ludlowe on October 29, 2005. (CrusaderNation.net / Dana Maul)

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Junior defensive tackle Santiago "Teggy" Steele wraps up a Darien rusher as his
teammates look on. The Crusaders beat Darien 20-14 for their first victory of the year on September 24, 2005. (CrusaderNation.net / Dana Maul)

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Junior center Cory Johnson prepares to snap the ball to fellow classmate
Anes Koummal in a 28-19 victory over Westhill on October 1,
2005. (CrusaderNation.net / Dana Maul)

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The Crusader offensive line pushes Bassick around in the mud. The Crusaders
dominated Bassick in a 42-6 win on October 15, 2005. (CrusaderNation.net / Dana Maul)

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Senior wideout Rob Hawthorn races downfield to block as junior fullback Eric Stephens
busts up the middle after taking the handoff from Anes Koummal. The Crusaders beat
Darien 20-14 on September 24, 2005. (CrusaderNation.net / Dana Maul)

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2005 All-FCIAC East Offense

Row 1, Left to Right: Eric Wells, Bassick; Willie Epps, McMahon; Pete Raymond,
McMahon; Bill Beattie, Fairfield Ludlowe; Roger Bel, Ridgefield; Andrew Derito,
Ridgefield; Tyler Kirchoff, Ridgefield

Row 2, Left to Right: Dave Chervansky, St. Joseph; Vlad Ducasse, Stamford; Chris
Patterson, Stamford; D.J. Stefkovich, Staples; Bryan Wrapp, Staples; Gene
Devito, Trinity Catholic; Simon Kloeckner, Ridgefield.

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2005 All-FCIAC East Defense

Row 1, Left to Right: Joe Luchesi, Danbury; Greg Sabo, Danbury; James Taylor, Danbury;
Tom Donovan, Ridgefield; Scott Hiller, Ridgefield; Tom Cody, St. Joseph; Rick Piccirillo, St. Joseph

Row 2, Left to Right: Zach Sadler, St. Joseph; Alex Joseph, Stamford; Lonson Becker,
Staples; Brian Levine, Staples; Wyatt Moss, Staples; Dylan O'Shea, Staples; Vinny
Cortese, Trinity Catholic; Roland Carrington, Westhill

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