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."
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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 So. Franklin Square, N.Y./H. Frank Carey
C Matt Cirella Sr. Lindenhurst, N.Y./St. Anthony's
OT Robert Johnson, Jr. Sr. Merritt Island, Fla./Merrit Island
First Team Defense
LB Michael Oehl Sr. Nesconset, N.Y./Smithtown West
FS Ryan Leary Sr. Tavares, Fla./Tavares
Second Team Offense
QB Anthony Gagliano So. Islip Terrace, N.Y./St. Anthony's
OG Frank Adamo Jr. Katonah, N.Y./Somers
OL Michael Walsh Sr. Cortlandt Manor, N.Y./Walter Panas
Second Team Defense
DT Rob Gorgy So. Hillsborough, N.J./Immaculata
DT Ricky McClain Fr. Wantagh, N.Y./St. Anthony's
DE Andrew Nimmo Sr. Lake Grove, N.Y./St. Anthony's
LB Keith Barnes So. Westbury, N.Y./Westbury
CB Sean Wiggers So. Norwood, N.J./Northern Valley Old Tappan
Honorable Mention
RB John Gagliano Jr. Islip Terrace, N.Y./St. Anthony's
SS Steve Roman So. Staten Island, N.Y./St. Joseph's by the Sea
RB Travis Scott Fr. Pace, Fla./Pace