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2/23 - Eastern State Champs - Armory
Dan Zaccariello continues his assault on the record books as this time he
takes down the 800 meter school record. He just missed going wire-to-wire
as he was nipped out of the line and settled for second with a 1:56.01 FAT time.
Alex Civitano runs a huge race while anchoring the DMR to a 4:25 split, a 13
second PR. George Setteducato cracks 53 in the 400 as Bobby Mirfield dips
under 55 seconds. MEENA FARID sets a PR in the shot put as well.
2/13 - CHSAA Intersectionals - Armory
Dan Zaccariello pulls off a tough double by winning the 1000 and 1600 city
championships. In the 1,000, he led from wire-to-wire in an uncontested
2:29.32 FAT, which was good enough for #5 in the U.S. and a new school
record. In the 1,600, with heavy legs he sat off the shoulders of the
leaders and responded to every move that was made. On the final turn, with
100 meters to go, Zaccariello bolted to the front outkicking the same athlete
who just nipped him in the mile outdoors last year. His last 400 was a
sizzling 58.5.
Junior Adam Civitano qualified for the state team with a personal
best and 4th place finish in the 600. The 4x800 relay placed fifth earning
bronze medals. The team finished in fifth place overall.
NEW STATEN ISLAND
RECORD
7:49.03 FAT
#5 CHSAA ALL-TIME
SCHOOL RECORD IS CRUSHED!

New Record Holders
Alex Civitano, Nick
Italiano, Adam Civitano and Dan Zaccariello
Click to see race video!!
2/6 - New Balance Collegiate Invitational
- Armory
Yet another "gutty" run by the foursome of Italiano, Zaccariello and the
Civitanos nets the coveted Staten Island record. The record was held by
Msgr. Farrell who ran 7:52.91 FAT in 2006.
2/7 - Frosh/Soph Intersectionals - Armory
Liam Vogt cops his first city championship with a win in the soph triple jump.
He adds a silver medal in the long jump as Frank Sconzo places fifth.
Tyler Franco cracks the 5 min barrier and Tommy "Schneids" sets an 11 sec PR.
The soph sprinters light up the track. Freshmen Phil Blanda earns a silver
medal in the triple jump. The varsity mid-distance crew races tough as
well. Brancale - 1:30, Khoury 1:38.7 (26 sec PR!!) and Ippolito 1:43.2 (5 sec
PR)
103rd MILLROSE GAMES
@ MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

One of the largest crowds in the garden - The SJS
Faithful
1/30 - 103rd Millrose Games -
Madison Square Garden
HEART - That's about the only word that can describe the efforts of the races
tonight.
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2ND PLACE - SECTIONALS
BEST FINISH IN SEA HISTORY!
THE MOMENTUM CONTINUES!!
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1/24 - NYCHSAA Sectionals - Armory
St. Joe's takes 2nd place behind FIVE SECTIONAL CHAMPIONS!
Charles Alcasid takes the varsity high jump while Nick Italiano (800 & 400) and
Daniel Zaccariello (1000 and 1600) earn two championship titles a piece.
Zaccariello, running his first 1,000 of the year smashed the school record
(2:35.08) and meet record (2:33.36) en route to a smoking 2:30.22. Due in
the large part to his two wins and #2 U.S. ranking in the 1,000; Zaccariello
copped the meet's "Outstanding Track Performer" award. Adam Civitano runs
one of the toughest races this year as he fell in the 600 and still bounced back
to place third; showing the heart that has him on the team's top 4x800.
Alex Civitano runs a big PR in the 3200 while placing 5th. Jumping Jack
Liam Vogt places 4th in the TJ with a new soph record of 40'2.5" and 5th in the
LJ. George Setteducato sets a PR and places 5th in the 300. Freshmen
Phil Blanda places 2nd in the 4x400 and leads off the silver medalist 4x400
relay with Frank D'Eleo, Daniel Acerra and Joe Carrara.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
2010 STATEN ISLAND CHAMPIONS
ST. JOSEPH BY-THE-SEA
Only the 3rd team in S.I. history to Defeat Farrell

Meet Re-Cap - Results, Pics, Videos....
IN MEMORY OF DAN KELLEY '04

For years this program has talked about how it is more than
just a team but a family, a brotherhood. Through success and failure,
nothing changes. With the passing of Dan, we come together again,
including many alumni who graduated years ago. The important thing to keep
in mind is that the legacy of "DK" doesn't end now. We will continue to
remember the legacies of those that fall before us, especially the legacy of DK.
As a new soph, he was an average runner at best and through
hard work; was able to work his way through the ranks. After graduating, he kept
running and improving. At his peak shape, he was a contender for the
Staten Island Men's Triple Crown. In addition, he returned to coach in
2007. For years, he was always an alumnus who constantly followed the team
through the newspaper and website while always offering his two cents on things
relating to the team. This loss isn't easy to get over but we will move
forward while trying to follow the lead of a model alumnus.
"A Person Every Sea Track Alumnus Should Strive to Emulate"
- Coach Mancusi
MILLROSE GAMES
BACK - BACK - BACK
1992 * 1995 * 1997 * 1998 * 2008 *
2009 * 2010
1/13 - Millrose Trials - Armory
"Rolling the Dice," the team races w/o star miler Dan Zaccariello in
the hopes that he gets a bid into the Millrose H.S. mile. Adam Civitano leads
off and finishes his leg in the heart of the race. Alex Civitano, the
call-up, fell to 8th after the first 400. It looked bleak for anyone who
didn't know Alex's ferocious "kick." A blistering last 300 had us back in the
race for Mike Baio. Baio, who injured his achilles in early December was
being nursed back. His comeback race was a less-than-stellar 2:05.2 last
weekend at Hispanic. If Baio didn't return to form, our Millrose dreams
would be crushed. Capt. Mike Baio showed tremendous heart in holding his
position with a 2:00.7 split. Senior Nick Italiano, a three-time Millrose
veteran, went out like an animal to move up. He just got nipped at the
line by Kellenberg and Chaminade but more importantly held off the flurry of
runners that moved on the last straightaway.
An amazing 8:04.12 was the cut to make the garden this year as the
CHSAA league does it yet again. As a matter of fact, at the time of the
race, 7 of the CHSAA's teams beat the nation's #6 team!!

2010 Millrose 4x800 Relay with
"alternate" Dan Zaccariello
1/9 - Hispanic Games - Armory
In a final tune-up before the Island Champs, the team fares well. Dan
Zaccariello crushes his mile record with a 4:17.76 clocking. His
performance has him in the top 15 in the U.S. The sprinters continue to
post fine times with George Setteducato going "sub 24." Charles Alcasid
clears 6'0" for a new personal best.
1/8 - Soph Sectionals - Fordham Univ.
Liam Vogt cops the sectional championship in the triple jump. Frank
Sconzo just misses winning the 55 HH. Tommy Schneider runs a big race in
the 1600 as Luke Olsson sets the school 1800 meter
school record!
1/2 - CHSAA Novice & Junior Weight Champs -
Armory
In the first meet of 2010, the record breaking barrage continues of the
varsity 4x400 record falls. Nick Italiano, Dan Zaccariello, Adam Civitano
& Mike Baio (who made his return) made up the relay. Alex Civitano
continues to roll with an impressive 2:02.5 lead-off leg in the 4x800.
Frank Sconzo cops a novice city championship in a big PR of 8.5. He was
able to garner a silver medal in the long jump as well. Mike Fiechter
cracks 26 as Vito Coladonato impresses in the 400.
CONGRATULATIONS DAN ZACCARIELLO &
ALEX CIVITANO
FOR BEING NAMED XC S.I.
ADVANCE ALL-STARS
12/28 - Marine Corp Holiday Classic - Armory
A spirited effort by the team led to some fine performances. In the
"Invitational DMR", the team finished in 5th and raced competitively despite not
being at full strength. Dan Zaccariello led off while battling for the
lead and was followed by solid legs by Adam Civitano & Nick Italiano. Alex
Civitano made his "big race" debut with a 7 sec PR in the 1600. On the
double, Nick Italiano (50.9), Adam Civitano, Chris Murphy and Dan Zaccariello
broke the school record in the SMR. As a matter of fact, the foursome just
missed defeating the defending national champions in the event.
Frank Sconzo has a GREAT day with a big day in the hurdles and LJ. The
Soph 4x200 runs a very nice race.

NEW SCHOOL RECORD HOLDERS - SMR
Nick Italiano, Adam Civitano, Chris
Murphy, Dan Zaccariello
12/20 - Bishop Loughlin Games - Armory
St. Joe's braves the snowstorm for a good day of quality work. Meena
Farid sets a PR in the shot while making the finals and Charles Alcasid gets up
and over 5'10". Daniel Zaccariello places fourth in the mile and sets a
new school record. Paul Brancale posts a solid mile as the sprinters
continue to impress.
THE
NATIONAL RANKINGS
ARE IN!
ST. JOE'S IS TOP'S IN THE U.S.
SMR & 4X800
12/12 - CHSAA Relay Carnival - Armory
The 2009-2010 indoor season kicks off with fine performances across the
board. The 4x800 relay of Mike Baio, Nick Italiano, Adam Civitano & Dan
Zaccariello wins an exciting race. (Pete Zaccariello sets the school
record for his race from the ACT test site to the Armory) The SMR's
are dominant as Sea wins the first, second and third heats. The "A" team
wins and the "B" team places fourth overall. Third place medals are earned
by all weight classes in the 4x200 relays. Junior Meena Farid sets a PR in
the shot with the farthest throw at Sea in 10 years! Charles Alcasid ties
his PR in the HJ as Liam Vogt shows potential in the horizontal jumps. A
season of promises is off to a great start!
Cross Country Season
11/20 -
NYS Federation Champs - Bowdoin Park
Daniel Zaccariello (#2) and Alex Civitano (#3) crack the Bowdoin Park
all-time lists in a well deserved trip to Wappingers Falls. They represent
the team solid efforts in the very crowded fields. Zaccariello, boxed in
traffic throughout, posted a time of 17:23, while passing several runners once
he finally got clear. Junior Alex Civitano topped several of the league's
top runners and enjoyed his first state meet experience by running 17:41. (He
didn't let losing to Coach in bowling the night before effect his race!!)
11/14 - CHSAA Intersectionals - VCP
A rough day for what has been a spectacular XC '09 season. Team-wise
it just didn't happen today. All was not lost as Dan Zaccariello & Alex
Civitano qualify for the state meet next weekend.
11/7 - Frosh/Soph Intersectionals - VCP
Tyler Franco paces the sophs while Luigi Tirro is the #1 frosh. A
tough day for the underclassmen.
11/3 - Frosh Island Champs - Clove Lakes Park
The frosh continue to roll with a memorable championship season thus far.
Mike Ceciliani (#6) and Luigi Tirro (#7) crack the all-time lists in leading the
team to a 2nd place finish. This ties our best finish in school history
and is the 3rd consecutive year we have finished in 2nd place which bodes well
for the future. The "B" squad places 7 in the top 10 en route to a 1st
place team finish.

Frosh Island Champs - 2nd Place
Congrats to Tom Bradley '01, Lauren Torrelli '03,
Liz LaBella '03 and
Kevin Donofrio '04 on completing their
first NYC Marathon!
10/31 - NYCHSAA Sectionals - VCP
Capt. Daniel Zaccariello cops the individual title to lead the team to the
runner-up spot. Today's 2nd place varsity finish is the best showing in
school history. Unseasonably warm, humid conditions made PR's few and far
between. The freshmen have a banner day with a surprise 2nd place finish
in a tight team battle. Three points separated St. Joe's, Fordham and
Xavier. Mike Ceciliani, Luigi Tirro and Daniel Acerra crack the frosh
all-time list. Joey Lama again steps up as the #5 man. In his first
race, Rob Odessa wins the "B" race in a fine 10:08. The "B" squad finishes
in 3rd, earning team medals.
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10/24 - Staten Island Champs - Clove Lakes
The team battles the humidity and some heavy rains for some solid
performances. Daniel Zaccariello leads the team to a 3rd place finish by
way of his runner-up performance. Tyler Franco steps up as the #5 man as
the team squeezes by MSIT for 3rd place in the team standings. Today's 3rd
place finish is our best finish since 2005. Justin Henderson leads the JV
team as Nick Italiano and Pat Lewis also crack the top 15. Freshmen Luigi
Tirro runs a huge race and is the 5th man on JV. Due in large part to
Tirro, the team finishes in 2nd place which ties our best finish ever. A
big second half of the race sets up the
JV team for success.
Capt. Dan Zaccariello finishes
in 2nd place, for #2 All-Time!
10/14 - Soph Sectionals - VCP
Tyler Franco races his way onto the soph all-time list with a 14:32
clocking. He is currently the 8th fastest soph in Sea history. Liam
Vogt snaps 16:00 mins as Ray Mondello inches closer. Big PR's are set by
Rob Micara, Nick Withers and Bristian Kocurek. Eight PR's in total are
recorded on the day.

Soph Tyler Franco cracks the Soph All-Time list
10/10 - 37th Annual Manhattan College Invitational
- VCP
Capt. Mike Baio just misses breaking 14:00 mins as Adam Civitano closes the
gap as our #5 man. Nick Italiano drops under 14:50 to lead the JV team.
Daniel Acerra rebounds to snap Luigi Tirro's 1.2 frosh record. The frosh
team finishes in 5th place in their section of the nation's largest cross
country meet.21 PR's are set on the day.
VARSITY, JV &
FROSH COP
2nd PLACE @ MAYOR'S CUP
Zaccariello Snaps Varsity School Record

10/3 - Mayor's Cup
Champs - VCP
Capt. Daniel Zaccariello takes down the varsity school record from former
team captain Frank Recce '05. The Varsity placed 2nd in the "Championship
Race!" The JV was lead by Justin Henderson and Pat Lewis who snapped 15
mins and led the team to a 2nd place finish. Luigi Tirro becomes the first
freshmen to break 10 minutes as the frosh team garners a second place plaque.
A valuable lesson was learned as a tie for second place was broken by Joey Lama,
the 6 man in today! A great day for the SEA CROSS
COUNTRY program!
9/26 - Xavier Invitational - VCP
The freshmen lead the charge on the day! Luigi Tirro sets the school
record for 1.2 miles as Danny Acerra just missed in the "B" race. The 5
man spread drops to a swift 23 seconds. The projected 1.5 conversions look
promising for the next time we race 1.5 miles.
9/19 - Regis Invitational - VCP
THE MOMENTUM CONTINUES!
Dan Zaccariello lights up the VCP trails for a 13:14, #2 ALL-TIME. Not
far behind is Alex Civitano who broke out in a big way with a 13:34! This
is the fastest 1-2 punch Sea has ever had in 1 meet. Paul Brancale
rebounds while taking 2nd in the junior race. Tyler Franco paces the sophs
and is the #5 man on the day. Daniel Acerra and Luigi Tirro lead the
freshmen and record some of the faster VCP debuts in Sea history. (Photo
courtesy Mr. Khoury)
It's not always pretty! - Alex Civitano
9/12 - Breen Invitational - Clove Lakes Park
The Vikings have a big day to kick off the XC '09 campaign. Capt.
Daniel Zaccariello starts the season off with the individual win in a fine
16:51, good enough for #2 on the All-Time List. Junior Alex Civitano
cracks the top 5 in the race. All of the varsity times are significantly
faster than last year's Breen meet as the team places second. The JV was
lead by Luke Olsson, Tyler Franco and Justin Henderson who all cracked the top
10 in the race. The JV team finished in third. Thirteen freshmen
make their racing debuts as Danny Acerra leads the way. The freshmen
placed fourth in the team standings. All in all, a FANTASTIC start for
what promises to be an historic XC season.

2009 Cross Country
CROSS
COUNTRY 2009
After A Successful Camp Week, The Vikings are...
READY TO GO!

The Freshmen
enjoyed themselves too!

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