5/6u Week 1 Recap:
The WFC Wantagh Warriors 6s opened their season in dramatic fashion with a hard-fought 24-12 victory over Plainedge on a rain-soaked September 7th morning. Battling through monsoon-like conditions, the Warriors showcased grit, determination, and true team chemistry in a game where every player made an impact.
After falling behind 6-0 early, the Warriors came roaring back with three straight touchdown runs by Nicholas Schoepher, Carter Hoch, and Nolan Quinlan, taking an 18-6 lead into halftime. The offense was explosive and efficient, setting the tone for the rest of the game.
In the second half, it was the defense’s time to shine. Eric Kane, Chase Kachmar, and Dominic Ferretti. delivered relentless pressure, racking up multiple sacks and tackles for loss that kept Plainedge from finding any rhythm. The defensive stand sealed the game and energized the sideline.
Dominic Ferretti put the exclamation point on the victory with a thrilling 40-yard touchdown run, putting the game out of reach and securing the Warriors’ first win of the season.
It was a complete team effort and an exciting start to what promises to be a great season for the Warriors!
5/6u Week 2 Recap:
Wantagh Warriors 5-6’s Grind Out Another Gritty Win, Top East Rockaway Raiders 12-6
The WFC Wantagh Warriors 6’s posted another hard-fought victory this weekend, edging out the East Rockaway Raiders 12-6 in a defensive battle to improve to 2-0 on the season.
From the opening whistle, the Warriors defense set the tone, completely stifling the Raiders' offense in the first half. Eric Kane, Jr., Chase Kachmar, and Carter Hoch brought relentless pressure, combining for multiple sacks and tackles for loss that kept East Rockaway off balance.
On the offensive side, the Warriors struck quickly and efficiently behind strong runs from Chase Kachmar and Nicholas Schoepher, who scored on back-to-back touchdown drives to give Wantagh a 12-0 lead going into halftime.
In the second half, quarterback Mason DeBonis took command, keeping the offense in rhythm and leading a series of sustained drives. The offensive line played in perfect sync, opening up running lanes for Dominic Ferretti, Charles Juergens, and Brandon Hankin, who all contributed key gains to move the chains.
After surrendering an early second-half touchdown, the Warriors defense regrouped and locked down the Raiders’ offense once again. A massive goal-line stand swung the momentum back to Wantagh, and a game-sealing tackle by Joel Simmone in the closing minutes shut the door on any chance of a comeback.
It was another complete team effort from the Warriors, who continue to show grit and determination on both sides of the ball. With the win, Wantagh moves to 2-0 and looks ahead to building on their early-season success.
5/6u Week 4 Recap:
The WFC 6U team rally's late to tie the game in dramatic fashion; remain unbeaten on the season. After enjoying a bye week 3, the Warriors faced off against crosstown rival, Seaford Broncos. The first half was a defensive battle, with the Warriors holding strong but ultimately falling behind 6–0 at the break. Offensively, Wantagh struggled to find momentum early, as the Seaford defense held firm and prevented the Warriors from moving the ball effectively.
But the Warriors' defense refused to break. In the second half, Eric Kane Jr. and Joel Simmone delivered multiple tackles behind the line of scrimmage, disrupting Seaford’s offense and keeping the game within reach. Chase Kachmar added a touchdown-saving tackle, chasing down a Broncos running back from behind. Despite their efforts, the Broncos managed to punch it in on the final play of the third quarter to extend their lead to 12–0.
That’s when the Warriors flipped the script. After some key adjustments, quarterback Mason DeBonis took command of the offense in the second half. Behind strong blocking from Eric Kane Jr., Matthew Ryan, Charles Juergens, Jack Kachmar, and Nicholas Lauricella, the Warriors began to move the ball with purpose. Tough runs from Carter Hoch, Nolan Quinlan, and Liam Freeman began to wear down the Broncos' defense.
Then, Chase Kachmar broke loose for a 40-yard touchdown run, putting Wantagh on the board. On the next possession, Nicholas Schoepher went full Beast Mode, breaking multiple tackles and bulldozing his way into the end zone to tie the game at 12–12.
With the game on the line in their final play, the Warriors drove downfield but came up just short of the goal line.
The coaches couldn’t be prouder of how the team fought through adversity, leaned on each other, and walked off the field still undefeated. Record: 2-0-1
5/6u Week 5 Recap:
6U Wantagh Warriors Stay Undefeated with Dominant Win Over Franklin Square
Behind a complete team effort, the 6U Wantagh Warriors topped the Franklin Square Warriors to remain undefeated on the season. From the opening whistle, Wantagh set the tone with dominant defense, refusing to let Franklin Square gain any momentum or move the ball effectively.
The defense was relentless, consistently disrupting plays in the backfield. Eric Kane Jr. and Joel Simmone owned the line of scrimmage, often meeting at the quarterback for tackles behind the line. Jack and Chase Kachmar teamed up for a key backfield stop, while Liam Freeman flew in from his linebacker spot to make a solo tackle for loss. Additional strong defensive contributions came from Matthew Ryan, Mason DeBonis, Charles Juergens, and Nolan Quinlan, all helping to smother the Franklin Square offense.
Franklin Square managed a lone score on a broken play late in the first half — but that would be their only bright spot of the day.
On the offensive side, the Warriors continued to shine behind strong offensive line play from Nicholas Lauricella, Michael DeLaTorre, Brandon Hankin, James McGovern, Dominic Ferretti, and Eric Kane Jr. Quarterback Mason DeBonis led the charge as Wantagh scored on two of their first three possessions.
Chase Kachmar found a seam in the defense and sprinted nearly untouched into the end zone to tie the game early. Later, Nicholas Schoephfer delivered a perfectly timed lead block that sprung Carter Hoch into the open field. Just when it looked like Carter might be caught, he made an ankle-breaking cut, shaking the final defender and scoring the go-ahead touchdown — a lead Wantagh would not give up.
It was a true team victory, and the coaches couldn’t be prouder of the Warriors’ effort, execution, and heart.
7u Week 1 Recap:
The 7U Warriors came out on top against a tough Bellmore Braves team. From the start, the boys moved the ball well thanks to a stout offensive line led by Lorenzo Frisch, Tyler Fink, Henry Juergens, Ryder Solomon and Nuno Sapienza. The Warriors offense was under the leadership of quarterback Roman Pomponio and quickly opened the scoring with a long touchdown run by Jackson Barbara. Frisch punched in the extra point to make the score 7-0.
Defensively the Warriors were tough as nails with key contributors including William Matthies, Shane Arcuri and Colin Chmura. Christopher Walsh was repeatedly in the backfield creating disruption and Hudson Walsh had a huge tackle for loss that stopped a Brave drive late in the 2nd half.
Brayden Pearl continued to grind out of the backfield the entire game, setting up key opportunities for the Warriors. In addition to unleashing the block heard round the world, James Polito punched in another score on a long run for the Warriors, en route to a 13-6 victory.
The coaches couldn't be more proud of the fight in these boys and we hope to keep the positivity going as we head into week 2!
7u Week 2 Recap:
The Warriors secured their second win of the season on Sunday by defeating the Long Beach Bulldogs 20 - 0. All game the line was strong opening up holes to help the run game advance the ball. Tyler Fink, Nuno Sapienza, Hudson Walsh, and Shane Arcuri were strong on the line and performed well executed blocks out of the backfield to enable James Polito and Jackson Barbara to get into the end zone. Brayden Pearl tacked on two more on strong runs for the extra points.
Defensively the Warriors were savages, allowing the Bulldogs nothing on the ground or through the air. Roman Pomponio, Chris Walsh, and Colin Chmura held the line while suffocating defense and excellent tackling by Ryder Solomon, Lorenzo Frisch, William Matthies and Henry Juergens sealed the fate of the Bulldogs.
The Warriors look to keep progressing as they head into week 3.
7u Week 3 Recap:
The Warriors moved to 3-0 on Sunday with a win over the Valley Stream Hornets. The game was dominated by the run with touchdowns by Brayden Pearl, James Polito, Lorenzo Frisch, Shane Arcuri and Jackson Barbara. Hudson Walsh also scampered into the end zone with an extra point.
Defensively the Warriors dominated the line of scrimmage with key play from Roman Pomponio, Colin Chmura, Ryder Solomon, Chris Walsh and Nuno Sapienza. Meanwhile, Tyler Fink and Henry Juergens dominated the outside and contained all Hornet rushes around the edge. William Matthies has developed into one of the hardest hitters on the Warriors defense and made play after play throughout the game. All in all it was another great team effort and the boys should be proud of themselves. They look to keep it rolling next week against Floral Park.
7u Week 4 Recap:
This was the first night game for the Warriors and the results remained the same. The Warriors once again played strong and blocked well for the boys in the backfield. Led by Roman Pomponio at QB, the backfield included several ball carriers including Tyler Fink, Henry Juergens, Lorenzo Frisch and Shane Arcuri. All the boys picked up big yards that helped to drive the offense. Touchdowns were scored by James Polito (2x) and Jackson Barbara. However, none of this would have been possible without the efforts of Hudson Walsh who was opening up holes on the line and continuing to block at the next level all night.
The Warrior defense was led by Colin Chmura, Chris Walsh, Nuno Sapienza and William Matthies. Ryder Solomon had a huge day on defense stopping the opposing runners in their tracks and stalling several drives. With this win over the Floral Park Titans, the Warriors improved to 4-0 on the season. They look to keep the positive play going when they host Garden city on Sunday at 9:00am.
7u Week 5 Recap:
The Warriors improved to 5-0 on the season with a win over the Garden City Thunder. The Thunder played hard, testing the strength and will of the Warriors. However, led by a solid block by Brayden Pearl, the Warriors took an early lead on a James Polito TD. Soon after, Jackson Barbara found the end zone behind a wall of blockers including Tyler Fink, Lorenzo Frisch, Nuno Sapienza and Hudson Walsh. Shane Arcuri and Roman Pomponio also punched in scores with Henry Juergens adding an extra point.
Defensively Chris Walsh, Colin Chmura, William Matthies and Ryder Solomon all held their ground preventing the Thunder from getting the ball into the end zone. Once again it was a true team effort and the coaches are very proud of the boys as the Warriors look to defeat a tough Bethpage team this weekend.
8u Week 1 Recap:
The 8U Wantagh Warriors played a hard-fought game in Week 1. It was an extremely tough road matchup, made even more challenging by very wet field conditions. From the opening whistle, it was a defensive battle, with neither team scoring until Long Beach broke a touchdown run late in the second half.
With time running out, the Warriors began driving the ball and came close to breaking free for a game-tying score. Unfortunately, the clock ran out before they could reach the end zone. Final score was 8-0 in favor of Long Beach.
Thomas Behan did a great job leading the offense at quarterback. Gavin Correia had several impressive runs for the Warriors. On defense, Jackson Hughes and Jameson Lindquist were constant disrupters in the Long Beach backfield, making several big tackles behind the line of scrimmage.
All the players contributed and played a great game. The team showed heart, effort, and resilience in a tough matchup to start the season.
8u Week 2 Recap:
The 8U Warriors bounced back in a big way in Week 2, shutting out Rockville Centre 20-0.
The scoring started with a dazzling touchdown run by Gavin Correia, followed by a successful extra-point from Arthur Coleman. Colin Feehan kept the momentum rolling with a long touchdown run, with Arthur again adding the extra point. In the second half, Arthur sealed the win with a touchdown run of his own. Earlier, Thomas Behan connected with Arthur on a long pass for a highlight-reel reception.
The offense also got big contributions from Eddie Coleman and Vincent Sposito, who broke off key runs. Kaden Pearl was rock-solid at center, while Luca Ferretti and Jackson Hughes anchored the line, opening lanes all day. Luca Freeman, Joey Guarnieri, Liam Casey, Logan Drenckhahn, and Christian Lane also stepped up with strong blocking in the trenches.
On defense, the Warriors were relentless. Jameson Lindquist was a force at outside linebacker, and Mikey Madison locked down the secondary while also recovering a fumble. The defensive player of the game was Landon Portillo, who lived in the backfield and disrupted plays all game long.
This was a true team effort from start to finish. Congratulations to all the 8U Warriors on a dominant win!
8u Week 3 Recap:
The 8U Warriors followed up their strong Week 2 performance with an even more dominant showing in Week 3, shutting out the Mineola Chiefs 32-0.
The offense was firing on all cylinders. Arthur Coleman opened the scoring with a long run, followed by an electric touchdown from Gavin Correia. Jackson Hughes bulldozed his way into the end zone to cap the first-half scoring. The momentum carried into the second half, as Thomas Behan broke free for a big touchdown run, with Kaden Pearl adding the extra point after a strong stiff arm. Jameson Lindquist sealed the victory with a highlight-reel run, and Luca Ferretti powered across the goal line for the extra point. The Warriors also got big runs from Eddie Coleman, Colin Feehan, Vincent Sposito, and Joey Guarnieri.
The defense was just as impressive. Liam Casey, Mikey Madison, Luca Freeman, and Jameson Lindquist all came up with fumble recoveries, while Eddie Coleman added a key interception. Landon Portillo, Christian Lane, and Charlie Vega made several tackles for loss, and the line play was dominated by Logan Drenckhahn, Sal Volpe, Sal Fernandez, and Ray Price.
It was a complete team effort as the 8U Warriors improved to 2-1 on the season, looking to carry their momentum into Week 4.
8u Week 4 Recap:
Coming off two decisive wins, the Wantagh Warrior 8U team faced a tough test against one of the league’s top squads, Farmingdale. The Warriors rose to the challenge, playing an inspired and hard-fought game that was much closer than the final score of 27-6 might suggest. Wantagh had multiple opportunities to pull within striking distance, but came up just short against a strong opponent.
Colin Feehan was outstanding on both sides of the ball, igniting the Warriors with an incredible touchdown run and making several key tackles to anchor the right side of the defense. Thomas Behan connected with Arthur Coleman on a perfectly thrown pass down the right sideline for a huge gain. Arthur also made a jaw-dropping play by ripping the ball away from a defender to prevent an interception—truly a highlight-reel moment.
The defense was relentless throughout the game. Luca Ferretti and Jackson Hughes teamed up to force a fumble that was recovered by Jameson Lindquist, who also recorded a monster sack by bursting through the line. Landon Portillo continued his defensive dominance with multiple tackles for loss, keeping the Warriors in the game.
The entire team played with heart, hustle, and determination, showing they can compete with the best. This performance proves the Wantagh Warriors are a force to be reckoned with, and the future is bright for this talented group!
8u Week 5 Recap:
8U Warriors Rally for Statement Win in Garden City.
The 8U Wantagh Warriors entered Week 5 facing a tough road matchup against a strong Garden City Thunder squad. The game couldn’t have started tougher, as the Thunder struck on the very first play with a long touchdown run to take an early 6–0 lead.
Both defenses dug in for the rest of the first half, trading stops and big tackles as the score remained 6–0 heading into the break.
The second half, however, belonged entirely to the Warriors. On the opening drive, Colin Feehan broke free for a tremendous touchdown run to tie the game at 6–6. The Warrior defense, led by the relentless Jameson Lindquist, came up huge on the next series when Lindquist forced a fumble that was recovered by Landon Portillo.
With momentum swinging Wantagh’s way, Feehan struck again—this time sprinting past defenders to give the Warriors their first lead of the day. Eddie Coleman followed with an electrifying, zig-zagging extra point run to extend the lead.
The Warriors’ defense continued to dominate, with key tackles from Gavin Correia, Mikey Madison, and Sal Volpe. After another defensive stand, Arthur Coleman sealed the victory with a long, tackle-breaking touchdown run. Quarterback Thomas Behan powered his way in for the extra point to cap the scoring.
The offensive line deserves major credit for paving the way all afternoon. Kaden Pearl, Jackson Hughes, Luca Ferretti, Charlie Vega, and Luca Freeman controlled the line of scrimmage and imposed their will on the Thunder defense.
It was a complete team effort and a statement victory for the 8U Warriors, who continue to prove they’re a force to be reckoned with this season!
8u Week 7 Recap:
The 8U Wantagh Warriors continued their winning ways with a strong road performance against Uniondale.
The Warriors opened the game with a methodical scoring drive, moving down the field with precision. Eddie Coleman turned on the jets and sprinted into the end zone for the first score of the day. Uniondale quickly answered with a long touchdown run on their second play, and the successful point after gave the Knights an early lead.
After a key defensive stop, the Warriors’ offense got the ball back with less than a minute left before halftime. Quarterback Thomas Behan led the hurry-up offense, and with time running out, he delivered a spectacular play—dodging defenders, reversing field, and racing up the sideline for an incredible touchdown as time expired. Jackson Hughes powered in the extra point with a tough run up the middle to give Wantagh the lead at the half.
The Warriors dominated the second half, highlighted by another long touchdown run from Behan. Jameson Lindquist added the extra point with a determined run through the defense. A safety by the Warrior defense sealed the game and put the final touches on a commanding victory.
The defense was relentless all afternoon. Sal Volpe led the team in tackles, shutting down any chance of a Uniondale comeback, while Gavin Correia was a force at linebacker. Mike Madison and Jackson Hughes each recovered fumbles to help secure the win. On offense, Vincent Sposito and Madison contributed strong runs to keep the chains moving.
Credit goes to the offensive line for paving the way to victory—Luca Ferretti, Charlie Vega, Luca Freeman, Landon Portillo, Kaden Pearl, Logan Drenckhahn, Joey Guarnieri, Sal Fernandez, Liam Casey, and Ray Price all battled hard in the trenches. Colin Feehan provided key lead blocks that helped spring the Warriors’ touchdowns.
It was a true team effort from start to finish. The Warriors improve to 5–2 on the season and look to close out strong in their final home matchup against Franklin Square.
8u Week 8 Recap:
8U Warriors Close Out Season with Dominant Win Over Franklin Square
The 8U Warriors put the finishing touch on a successful season with a strong 20–6 victory over Franklin Square.
The offense was firing early as Colin Feehan broke free for a big touchdown run to open the scoring. On the next drive, Jameson Lindquist sliced through the defense for another impressive touchdown, with Mikey Madisonpowering his way in for the extra point. The Warriors sealed the game when Gavin Correia sprinted to the end zone for a long touchdown run, followed by Vincent Sposito, who muscled through for the point after.
The ground attack was bolstered by key runs from Thomas Behan, Arthur Coleman, Logan Drenckhahn, Joey Guarnieri, Christian Lane, and Eddie Coleman, keeping the offense rolling all game long.
On defense, the Warriors were relentless once again. Jameson Lindquist dominated in the backfield, disrupting plays all afternoon.Sal Fernandez added a big fumble recovery. Sal Volpe, Jackson Hughes, Luca Ferretti, Landon Portillo,and Charlie Vega stood tall in the trenches, making crucial stops to stifle Franklin Square’s offense. Luca Freeman, Liam Casey, Kaden Pearl, and Ray Price, contributed on both sides of the ball with strong all-around play.
10u Week 1 Recap:
Wantagh battled Broad Channel tough in a physical matchup. After giving up an early touchdown, the Warriors found momentum late in the second quarter. Quarterback Wes Trezza led a strong drive, mixing inside runs from Cameron Rodriguez and Alex Vozzi with a bootleg pass completed to Joey Luciano. The drive pushed to the 10-yard line before time expired, leaving Wantagh down just 7–0 at halftime.
In the second half, Wantagh continued to compete hard, but Broad Channel broke the game open with two explosive touchdown runs. Defensively, Logan Freitas, Dom Adriano, Nico LoMonaco, and Joe Mangione were among the team’s top tacklers, keeping the Warriors in the fight.
Final Score: Broad Channel 21, Wantagh 0
10u Week 3 Recap: Wantagh battles to the end in 13-6 loss; Wantagh and Franklin Square were locked in a 0–0 defensive battle at halftime before Franklin Square struck twice late to lead 13–0. With four minutes left, the Warriors answered with a drive powered by Cameron Rodriguez and Joey Luciano, capped by a long Rodriguez TD run to make it 13–6.
Noah Hindes delivered a perfect onside kick recovered by Alex Vozzi, setting up a final push. In the final two minutes, Vozzi broke free for his second long run of the game, a 30-yard burst that appeared to be a game-tying touchdown, but a controversial fumble call in the end zone erased the score.
Wantagh’s defense, led by Dom Andriano, Damian Freitas, and Nico LoMonaco, racked up tackles for loss, while the offensive line surged in the second half to keep the game within reach.
10u Week 4 Recap: WFC 10U Battle at Lynbrook. Wantagh came ready to fight in a hard-fought matchup against Lynbrook. The home team jumped out early, capitalizing on a turnover for great field position and a quick score, then added another touchdown to take a 14-0 lead into halftime.
WFC stormed out of the break as Alex Vozzi electrified the crowd with a 50-yard touchdown run to spark the offense. Lynbrook answered in the fourth, but Wantagh kept swinging. Logan Freitas capped a determined drive with a 20-yard touchdown run to pull WFC within striking distance at 21-13.
The Wantagh defense dug in for one last stand, forcing a late stop to give the offense a final chance, but the comeback fell just short. Despite the 21-13 final, WFC showed grit, big-play ability, and a never-quit attitude that will fuel them heading into next week.
11u Week 1 Recap: The 11U WFC Warriors opened up the season with an impressive win over the Long Beach Bulldogs 14-7. Wantagh took the lead early in the 2nd Quarter with a tough physical 30-yard TD run by Liam Connelly. KJ Pearl took a jet sweep in for the 1-point conversion and made the score 7-0. In the 3rd Quarter QB Joey Bange hit TE Jack Hayes over the middle for a 50-yard pass completion to keep the drive alive, eventually leading to a 60-yard TD by Liam Connelly. Joey Bange hit a wide-open KJ Pearl for the 1-point conversion and a 14-0 lead. Long Beach scored in the 4th Q to make it 14-7 and was driving late in the game to try and tie the game up but Wantagh's defense stood strong and sealed the victory with a 4th down stop.
Connor Berg played a great game on both sides of the ball, blocking on offense and making 8 tackles (2 for a loss) on defense. Thomas McCartney and Bobby Nellis played well on defense, each adding 4 tackles. Enzo Mora, Dylan Matson and Josef Schreiner all played well on offense and contributed to the win.
Great job boys!
11u Week 2 Recap: The 11U WFC Warriors lost a close game to a tough Lynbrook team 13-6 this past Sunday at Greis Park in Lynbrook. Wantagh went down 7-0 early in the first quarter but battled and kept the game close for the rest of the first half. Lynbrook recovered an onside kick in the second half, and it led to a score and a 13-0 deficit. Late in the 4th quarter Thomas McCartney made a fantastic play and blocked a punt and it was recovered in the endzone by Joey Bange and Bobby Nellis for a TD. That made the score 13-6, after an awesome and successful onside kick by Sal Tawfik, Wantagh got the ball back but couldn't punch it in as time expired.
Joey Bange completed 5 passes for 90 yards. Jack Hayes had 3 catches for 70 yards. KJ Pearl and Bobby Nellis each contributed on offense with a bunch of catches and runs in the game. Liam Connelly and Thomas McCartney ran tough all day in the rushing game. Connor Berg also added to the offense with a few good runs and blocking all day long.
Charlie Falcone, Dylan Matson and Sal Tawfik all played well on both sides of the ball.
11u Week 4 Recap: The 11U WFC Warriors defeated the Uniondale Knights on Sunday by the score of 26-0. It was a team win with many players on both sides of the ball contributing to the victory. Thomas McCartney kicked off the scoring for Wantagh with a punishing 20-yard TD run. Connor Berg took a jet sweep in for the extra point. On the next possession Bobby Nellis added to the scoring with a 15 yard TD run, bringing the score to 13-0. With time winding down in the 1st half, Joey Bange hit Liam Connelly for a 30 yard TD pass and KJ Pearl added the extra point for a 20-0 halftime lead. Defense played awesome in the second half contributing to the shutout. Cam Rodino added a 10 yard TD run to bring us to the final score of 26-0.
Josef Schriner - 5 tackles (3 for a loss)
KJ Pearl - 3 tackles and INT
Bobby Nellis - 2 Pass Break ups
Sal Tawfik - 2 TFL and I Fumble Recovery
Cam Rodino - Fumble Recovery
Thomas McCartney and Liam Connelly - each had 2 TFL
Jack Hayes - 1 sack and 2 TFL
Mike Conigliaro, Charlie Falcone and Joey Westhoff all played very well!
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