Public Address Announcer Antonio Rodriguez Gives Canarsie Football a Voice


For the past seven years at Canarsie football home games, every time the Chiefs’ offense moves the chains, public address announcer Antonio Rodriguez will broadcast his trademark call, “And that play is good for a Chiefs’ first down.” It’s something that helps to motivate the crowd, giving the fans a reason to boisterously cheer on … Continue reading Public Address Announcer Antonio Rodriguez Gives Canarsie Football a Voice

Thomas Jefferson Orange Wave Crushes George Washington, 36-0, in First Round of Football Playoffs


Thomas Jefferson was determined to put forth its best possible showing in its first playoff football game in the Bowl Conference after playing in the PSAL’s City Division for several years prior. A win would set the program in the right direction. Consider it done as the eight-seeded Orange Wave dismantled No. 9 George Washington, … Continue reading Thomas Jefferson Orange Wave Crushes George Washington, 36-0, in First Round of Football Playoffs

Week 9 PSAL Local Southeast Brooklyn Football Round-up


Psal week 9 football recap in southeast Brooklyn.

Chiefs’ Late-Game Dramatics Propel Team To Overtime Win Over Brooklyn Tech


By Jerry Del Priore No one would blame the Canarsie Chiefs for celebrating as if they won the Super Bowl after beating Brooklyn Tech, 23-22, on an extra point kick, in overtime, sealing a thrilling comeback win Saturday at home in a City Division affair. After all, it has been a tough season for the … Continue reading Chiefs’ Late-Game Dramatics Propel Team To Overtime Win Over Brooklyn Tech

Week 8 PSAL Local Football Round-Up


By Jerry Del Priore It was a successful week for area PSAL football squads as all three came away victorious. One team edged out the competition while the other two won via blowouts while the regular season nears its end. Here’s how the local clubs fared: South Shore HS – 14, Dewitt Clinton – 06 (City … Continue reading Week 8 PSAL Local Football Round-Up

Vikings’ Mistake-Filled Game Leads To 19-8 Loss To Tottenville


By Jerry Del Priore South Shore surrendered a quick, long passing touchdown to the Pirates on their first defensive series of the game, putting it in an early 7-0 hole. Vikings head coach Matt Ciquera said the team made the wrong call on defense, which left the Tottenville receiver wide open for the score. The … Continue reading Vikings’ Mistake-Filled Game Leads To 19-8 Loss To Tottenville

Canarsie Shutout, 32-0, By Juggernaut Erasmus


By Jerry Del Priore The Canarsie Chiefs football squad knew they would be in an uphill battle against perennial championship contender Erasmus Hall on Saturday. Unfortunately for Canarsie, it’s prediction came true as the Dutchmen scored quickly in the first quarter, and never let up, blowing past the Chiefs, 32-0, in a PSAL City Division … Continue reading Canarsie Shutout, 32-0, By Juggernaut Erasmus

Week 7 PSAL Brooklyn Southeast Football Roundup


By Jerry Del Priore With three games left to go in the PSAL regular season, Southeast Brooklyn area football teams were fiercely jockeying for the playoffs as well as positioning. Week seven action saw a spilt between the four local teams, with blowouts in three of the four tilts played. Keep in mind that the first … Continue reading Week 7 PSAL Brooklyn Southeast Football Roundup

Canarsie Chief Defense Falters In 44-27 Loss To Wagner


Canarsie Chiefs Brooklyn Football Loses to Wagner in Staten Island.

South Shore Vikings’ Dramatics Against Flushing Give Football Team Fifth Straight Win


By Jerry Del Priore The South Shore Vikings varsity football team have assumed the role of the cardiac kids this season. Three of the five games they’ve won this year have come via comebacks, including Friday night’s 24-18 PSAL City Conference home victory over Flushing (2-4). It was the Vikings fifth consecutive win.   After … Continue reading South Shore Vikings’ Dramatics Against Flushing Give Football Team Fifth Straight Win