By Jerry Del Priore Early in its game against Lincoln High School, South Shore running back Rafael Cordero broke his leg after catching a pass down field. It would change the complexion of the tilt as the Vikings lost one of their best players in Cordero, a speedster who the coaching staff said had the … Continue reading Vikings Suffer Devastating, Key Injury in Opening Season Rout to Lincoln
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Ex-Chief Defensive Star Devonte Malone Ready to Take it to Next Level
By Jerry Del Priore Former Chiefs defensive standout Devonte Malone was arguably the best player on the team in 2015. That speaks volumes as Malone didn’t start playing organized football until his freshman year at Canarsie Educational Campus High School. He learned the game quickly, and went on to become a defensive stalwart at … Continue reading Ex-Chief Defensive Star Devonte Malone Ready to Take it to Next Level
Undersized Ex-Football Chief Shawn Cabbell Ready To Prove Doubters Wrong At College
By Jerry Del Priore At a modest five-foot-seven and 167 pounds, many people had their doubts if Shawn Cabbell could make a college gridiron squad due to his lack of size. But they failed to measure the one intangible that mattered most: Cabbell’s intense desire to play the game he loves at the next height. … Continue reading Undersized Ex-Football Chief Shawn Cabbell Ready To Prove Doubters Wrong At College
Ex-Canarsie Football Player Darius Lancaster Eyes College Success On And Off The Field
Darius Lancaster started playing organized football with the Mill Basin Mariners at the age of 13. It’s late for anyone who realistically aspires to put the pads on at the collegiate level. He chose other sports, such as basketball and baseball, over the gridiron. Though Lancaster was behind football-wise to other children, it didn’t stop … Continue reading Ex-Canarsie Football Player Darius Lancaster Eyes College Success On And Off The Field
Former Standout Chiefs Running Back Palyte Stubbs Set To Hit College, Gridiron The Right Way
Text and Photos by Jerry Del Priore As Palyte Stubbs’ high school career at Canarsie Educational Campus started to wind down in May, he grew increasingly anxious because he had not yet heard from any college football programs. “Yeah, that was going through my mind a lot, every morning and night,” Stubbs said when asked … Continue reading Former Standout Chiefs Running Back Palyte Stubbs Set To Hit College, Gridiron The Right Way
Canarsie Football Set To Face Tough Competition In 2016
By Jerry Del Priore Last week, the Public School Athletic League (PSAL) released its 2016 varsity football schedule, and it looks as if Canarsie High School will be facing a difficult road ahead. However, head coach Kyle Allen isn’t overly concerned with the competition. “There are three powerhouses in the PSAL, with Curtis,Lincoln and EHall … Continue reading Canarsie Football Set To Face Tough Competition In 2016
Quarterback Injury Leads To Vikings’ Defeat To E-Hall in PSAL Playoff Quarterfinals
By Jerry Del Priore Star junior quarterback Jason Martin hurt his knee on South Shore’s first offensive drive of the game, altering the team’s game plan. Displaying grit and toughness, Martin returned to action despite the pain. However, the injury hobbled him and his play, as the third seeded Vikings failed to muster up any … Continue reading Quarterback Injury Leads To Vikings’ Defeat To E-Hall in PSAL Playoff Quarterfinals
Quick Start Powers Unbeaten Vikings To Lopsided Win Over Brooklyn Tech
South Shore football head coach Matt Ciquera’s motto is start fast, and finish faster. It’s something the fifth-year coach has been hammering home to his team all season long. Taking the saying to heart, the Vikings jumped all over Brooklyn Tech, scoring 20 unanswered points even before Brooklyn Tech knew what hit them. The quick … Continue reading Quick Start Powers Unbeaten Vikings To Lopsided Win Over Brooklyn Tech
South Shore Vikings Nab Neighborhood Bragging Rights Trophy with 25-0 Domination of Canarsie Chiefs
By Jerry Del Priore From the opening kickoff, everything went right for South Shore, and wrong for the Chiefs, as they failed to field the football, giving the Vikings momentum, and a short field to work with. South Shore (8-0) took advantage of the good field position by scoring a touchdown a few plays later. … Continue reading South Shore Vikings Nab Neighborhood Bragging Rights Trophy with 25-0 Domination of Canarsie Chiefs
Chiefs Edge Curtis With Gutsy 20-18 Performance
By Jerry Del Priore Canarsie head football coach Kyle Allen told his players, particularly the seniors, that it was gut check time. If they wanted to stay relevant in the PSAL City Conference playoff hunt, this was the time to go all out, and leave it all on the field. They might not get another … Continue reading Chiefs Edge Curtis With Gutsy 20-18 Performance

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