THROGGS NECK, N.Y. (Nov. 14, 2009) – The Maritime football team had a conference-best 13 players named to the all-ECFC post season teams, as announced by conference officials on Friday. The Privateers had five members named to the all-conference first teams (three on offense and two on defense), while leading all conference school with eight players on the all-ECFC second team (three on offense and five on defense). In addition, three players were also named all-conference honorable mentions.

 

"I'm happy that so many of our players were recognized as top performers in our conference,” said head coach Clayton Kendrick-Holmes. “As a team, we focused on accomplishing our goals and we ended up with some great team statistics and national rankings. Having our players individually recognized is a tribute to the entire team and coaching staff that has put in such a great effort over the past year.  Beginning with the weight program with assistant coach Al Piascik this time last year and running through the season, there has been a tremendous amount of work accomplished. I can't express how happy I am for the seniors who were recognized – they helped build this program from scratch and to end their careers as an all-conference performer is truly well deserved and a special accomplishment."

 

To read the entire article from the ECFC, click here.

 

A complete list of Maritime's all-conference team members is listed below.

 

The Privateers recorded their first winning season since the program began its modern era in 2006, finishing with a 6-4 mark, including a 3-3 record in ECFC action.

 

First Team Offense

FB        Jamie Spanopoulos (Franklin Square, N.Y./H. Frank Carey)                  So.       Franklin Square, N.Y./H. Frank Carey

C          Matt Cirella (Lindenhurst, NY/St. Anthony's)                                Sr.        Lindenhurst, N.Y./St. Anthony's

OT        Robert Johnson, Jr.                   Sr.        Merritt Island, Fla./Merrit Island

 

First Team Defense

LB        Michael Oehl (Nesconset, NY/Smithtown West)                             Sr.        Nesconset, N.Y./Smithtown West

FS        Ryan Leary (Tavares, FL/Tavares (FL))                                Sr.        Tavares, Fla./Tavares

 

Second Team Offense

QB       Anthony Gagliano (Islip Terrace, N.Y./St. Anthony's)                      So.       Islip Terrace, N.Y./St. Anthony's

OG       Frank Adamo (Somers, N.Y./Somers)                            Jr.        Katonah, N.Y./Somers

OL        Michael Walsh                           Sr.        Cortlandt Manor, N.Y./Walter Panas

 

Second Team Defense

DT        Rob Gorgy (Hillsborough, N.J./Immaculata (N.J.))                                So.       Hillsborough, N.J./Immaculata

DT        Ricky McClain (Wantagh, N.Y./Saint Anthony's)                           Fr.        Wantagh, N.Y./St. Anthony's

DE       Andrew Nimmo (Lake Grove, NY/St. Anthony's)                          Sr.        Lake Grove, N.Y./St. Anthony's

LB        Keith Barnes (Westbury, N.Y./Westbury)                             So.       Westbury, N.Y./Westbury

CB        Sean Wiggers (Norwood, N.J./Northern Valley Old Tappan (N.J.))                           So.       Norwood, N.J./Northern Valley Old Tappan

 

Honorable Mention

RB        John Gagliano (Islip Terrace, N.Y./St. Anthony's)                           Jr.        Islip Terrace, N.Y./St. Anthony's

SS        Steve Roman (Staten Island, N.Y./St. Joseph's by the Sea)                            So.       Staten Island, N.Y./St. Joseph's by the Sea

RB        Travis Scott (Pace, FL/Pace (FL))                              Fr.        Pace, Fla./Pace