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FROSH ISLAND CHAMPS!
Freshmen Team Captures Island Championship
in Dramatic Fashion!
2008 FRESHMEN ISLAND
CHAMPIONS
5/7 - Frosh Island Champs - Farrell H.S.
Phenomenal performances lift the Viking Frosh to the Island Championship.
Being down by as many as 10 pts midway through the meet, the frosh respond with
a major effort the rest of the way. Meena Farid comes through big by
winning the Island Championship in the discus. Adam Civitano runs a
huge 400 IH on the double and Alec Favale speeds his way through the 100 and
200. Vin Aceto runs a fast last 200 to take 2nd and Alex Civitano does the
distance double. Coach Sekzer's pole vaulters step up real big by going
2-3-4-6. The IH crew follows Coach Mancusi's plan in dominating
fashion. 33 PR's by
30 athletes! St. Joe's makes a resounding comeback to the FIELD EVENTS!
A Super Day for St. Joes!
5/4 - Varsity Staten Island Champs - Farrell H.S.
Sean O'Shaughnessy wins his first island crown in the 400 IH. Joe
Tufano has one of Sea's finest jumping doubles in a while - 20'9" and 39'7"
while placing third in each. Anthony Cerciello takes 2nd in the PV with a
PR of 12'6". The relays run well toward the end of the meet as many frosh
step up on the varsity relays.
4/25-4/26 - 114th Penn Relays - UPENN
Saturday - St. Joe's runs its fastest Penn
4x400 time in 11 years and quite possibly school history. Running in the
fastest heat we have ever run in, the relay placed 9th with a 3:30.13 FAT
clocking. Daniel Zaccariello (51.5) and Sean O'Shaughnessy (52.9) both
record personal bests.
Friday - The 4x800 gains some experience running in one of the world's largest
and greatest relay meets. Qualifying for the race was just another
stepping stone in the advancement of our mid-distance program. Matt
Simeone anchors with a PR of 2:05.5
4/26 - Gold Rush Invitational - Clarkstown South H.S.
Two more school records (So PV & Fr 200IH) fall as the frosh/soph finish in
3rd place. The frosh field events start to roll as two got over 5'0" in
the HJ and 8'0" in the PV. Coach Vaccaro guides the team to
excellence in his "Head Coaching Debut!"
4/18-4/19 - NY Relays - Icahn Stadium
4/20 -Outdoor Records Updated
DAY 2 - The team sparkles at the second day of the NY Relays led by
the varsity SMR which shattered the varsity outdoor record by 4 seconds.
The relay placed 5th in the "Championship Section." The 3:36.55 FAT
clocking is currently #6 in NY State & Top 20 USA. The "Super" sophs smash
the class 4x400 record by FIVE seconds. The Frosh 4x100 record falls as the
relay of Vin Aceto, Chris Murphy, Alec Favale and Adam Civitano place second.
Kudos to Matt Gill '01 for offering his expert stick pass advice to the Frosh
4x100.
DAY 1 - Sean O'Shaughnessy records a state-ranked, 4th place finish in
the 400 IH. Sophs Mike Stabile, Jon Lobo, Ryne Mondello and Mike Baio
knock down the class SMR record.
Varsity School
Record Holders - Sprint Medley Relay
Dave Balzer, Tom Frasca, Sean
O'Shaughnessy, Daniel Zaccariello
4/5 - Farrell Invitational - Farrell H.S.
FOUR School Records are snapped as the team turns in a super effort with tons of
PR's and medals. The Frosh DMR of Vin Aceto, Chris Murphy, Adam
Civitano & Alex Civitano annihilate the frosh record by 26 secs! Jon Lobo,
Mike Baio, Nick Italiano and Dan Zaccariello take down the Soph 4x800 record and
win big! Baio later doubles back in soph steeple in record-setting
fashion. Finally, Cambria's jumpers all PR big as Joe Tufano & Chris
Roberts take down the Varsity TJ Relay Record. The Frosh pole vaulters are
starting to get interesting as we now have 3 at 7'6".
Overall, a dynamite day for St. Joseph by-the-Sea Track & Field!
PAINT THE TOWN
BLUE
Dave Balzer's Blue Team Knocks Off
The Defending Gray Champs
3/29 - 2nd Annual Blue & Gray Invite - SEA
In a see-saw battle throughout the day, Dave Balzer's Blue team pulls away late
in the meet for the team victory. The addition of the running "handicaps -
cushions..." made for some good competition and PR's in a windy and downright
cold day at Sea. All but four meet records are taken down inclusing brand
new records in the javelin and 400 IH. The '01 team takes down the '03
squad in the Alumni 2x200 Relay of Champions.
Thanks to the parents who volunteered to help us out:
Mr. Lewis, Mr. LeFosse,
Mr. Khoury and any others we might've left out!
2nd Annual Blue & Gray Invite - Sat March 29, 2008
3/26 - CHSAA Relay Carnival - Icahn Stadium
The 2008 Outdoor Season kicks off with fierce winds at Icahn Stadium as St.
Joe's has a flurry of medals at the meet. The team medals in 9 events and
just misses with 6th place finishes in 4 events. A great start to a very
promising season. The Soph 4x200 record goes down and there is a near miss
in the Varsity SMR.
Indoor Season
3/15-3/16 - NIKE INDOOR NATIONALS - Landover, MD
St. Joe's DMR/4x800 takes the drive down to
Maryland for the Nike Indoor Nationals. The DMR comprising of Mike Baio,
Tom Frasca, Chris Roberts and Matt Simeone all gained some valuable experience.
The 4x800 competed in the "Championship Section" and battled valiantly for one
of the Top 6 All-American spots. The relay finishes in 9th behind three
PR's on the non-banked, flat surface at the Prince George Athletic Center.
2008 Nike Indoor Nationals
2/26 - Eastern State Champs - Armory
A select few made a good impression by running in one of the premier track meets
in the U.S. The Varsity 4x800 upsets the charts
with a surprise 5th place finish. All four runners set PR's as St. Joe's
reverses its 22nd seed. Mike Baio and Matt Simeone set PR's
in the 400. The 4x800 is now ranked #15 in NY State and in the top
35 USA.
2/16 - Pepsi Hall of
Fame Classic - Armory
An excellent conclusion to
indoor season for most of our team. Solid doubles and many PR's recorded
in a school record for least hours spent in the Armory - 4 hrs.
It was a worthwhile trip as the Varsity 4x400 record falls as Dave Balzer, Nick
Italiano, Dan Zaccariello and Tom Frasca become the first 4x400 relay to dip
under 3:30 in school history. The "B" team goes under 3:40. The team
runs real tough on a day filled with PR's and solid doubles.
** Tom Frasca, who missed his entire junior year due to a hamstring injury,
is the perfect example of "Never Give Up!" It took some time but Tom
Frasca is now where he wants to be with a fast outdoor season ahead! - Great
Job!
NEW
VARSITY 4x400 RECORD HOLDERS
Dave Balzer, Nick Italiano, Dan Zaccariello, Tom Frasca
2/10 - CHSAA
Intersectionals - Armory
Dan Zaccariello runs
an inspiring 1,600 meters running with the best juniors and seniors in the CHSAA.
Zaccariello's 4:25.51 FAT could be the fastest 6th place 1,600 time in the 81
year history of the CHSAA Intersectional Champs. Tom Frasca sets a PR in
the 300 as the Frosh 4x200 comes even closer to the frosh school record.
2/2 - Frosh/Soph
Intersectionals - Armory
The team battles valiantly
amongst the CHSAA's top teams. The sophs battle throughout the meet and at
several points led the meet. In the end, the sophs finished in 3rd earning
a team plaque. It tops our previous top finish of 9th place in 1999 &
2007. Nick Italiano is the "City Champion" in the 600! Dan
Zaccariello (1600) and Mike Baio (1000) earn silver medals. Mike Stabile
scores in the 55 and 300. The frosh are paced by a 3rd place 4x200 relay
of Chris Murphy, George Setteducato, Alec Favale and Vinnie Aceto. Bobby
Mirfield runs real well in the frosh 55 HH earning a 3rd place medal. In
total, 15 city championship medals are earned deeming the future very bright.
"Super" Sophomore Team
3rd Place NYCHSAA
Sectionals * 3rd Place Soph Cities
A Total of 10 Soph Schools
Records are Held by this Group!
2/1 - 101st Millrose Games - Madison Square
Garden
The Vikings make their return to the "Big Show"
and everyone enjoys the moment. Dan Zaccariello, Dave Balzer, Nick
Italiano and Sean O'Shaughnessy represent St. Joseph Sea with pride. Sean
makes a late move and barely misses 5th place. There was a huge turn-out
from family, friends and alumni as well. Over 15 alumni show their support
including '98 Advance All-Star and mile/2 mile record holder Matt Rosselli.
It was a historic visit as he was on the 4x800 relay that last qualified for
Millrose in 1998. Thanks to so many who came to share in the moment!
THE
ST. JOE'S FAN SECTION AT THE GARDEN!
1/27 - NYCHSAA Sectionals - Armory
The Vikings battle throughout the meet as Dan Zaccariello paces the varsity with
a fast 4th place/soph record in the 800. Anthony
Galli breaks his novice in the 1,600. Chris Murphy snaps the frosh 55
school record en route to a "Sectional Championship." Frosh Vinnie Aceto
takes second in the 800 as Paul Brancale takes third in the deuce. The
weight team is led by "Sectional Champs" Pat Sullivan, Mike Carballiera and
Zaccary Cardito.
1/20 - Staten Island Champs - Armory
St. Joe's battles valiantly throughout the meet and leaves the Armory with a
well deserved, hard fought 2nd place plaque. Heading into the relays, 5
teams were within 4 points of 2nd place. Dave Balzer earns the meets
"Outstanding Track Performer Award" for his stunning victory in the 1,000 and
2nd in the 600. Dan Zaccariello lowers his own soph record in an exciting
1600 meter run. The 4x400 Relay of Sean O'Shaughnessy, Nick Italiano,
Chris Roberts and Mike Baio are "Island Champions!" Soph Mike Baio runs a
gutsy last leg to lock down the championship. The 4x200 seals 2nd place
with some solid times in the trials/finals. Paul Brancale runs a
great 3,200 and snaps the frosh record. Frosh Chris Murphy and Vin Aceto
step up onto varsity relays and perform very well. Joe Tufano PR's in the
LJ & TJ while scoring in both.
2008 Staten Island Champs - 2nd Place
1/18 - Yale Track Classic
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Yale University
Despite spending 4.5 hours in traffic heading up to
New Haven and having a brief 30 mins to get ready, the Varsity DMR places
third earning bronze medals. It was a unique experience as many of the
local "Ivy Leaguers" had little to no knowledge of their own campus!
1/12 - Stanner Games - Armory
1/12 - Indoor Records Updated
Sophs take down the soph school and meet records in golden fashion!
Danny Zaccariello re-writes the soph 1600 record in a fine 4:32.15 FAT.
Dave Balzer, Matt Simeone, Mike Baio and Anthony Galli crack the 5 minute
barrier. Sean O'Shaughnessy records a fast 1,000 as does Chris Roberts in
the 600.
SEA IS MILLROSE BOUND!
1/9 - Millrose Trials - Armory
For the first time in 10 years, Sea qualifies for
the prestigious "Millrose Games!" Soph Dan Zaccariello shows great poise
while leading off in first place while another soph, Nick Italiano, runs 2:02
while running with some of the best runners in NYC. Junior Sean
O'Shaughnessy runs a gritty third leg and Dave Balzer seals the deal. This
will be our first appearance in 10 years!
The "B" squad runs some big races as Matt Simeone and
Mike Baio rise to the occasion. Everyone that stepped on the track ran
tough including the 14 freshmen! St. Joe's steps up into the limelight
today and does the program proud!
Many thanks go out to '06 alumni who shared in the
moment - Eric Pastrana, Tom Kelley, John Blasi, Vin Bulone, Frank Recce and
Rob Scibetti!
1/5 - Soph Sectionals - Fordham University
What a meet! The sophs claim FOUR sectional titles and contend for the
team championship heading into the relays. Nick Italiano (400) and Mike
Baio (800) earn Sectional titles. Dan Zaccariello (3200 & 1600) earns the
Meet's "Outstanding Performer Award."
Soph Sectionals - 3rd Place
1/5 - Hayes Games - Fordham University
Vin Aceto leads the frosh to the Hayes Games Invitational title with a
victory in the frosh 1,000. Alec Favale and George Setteducato run fast in
the dashes.
12/29 - C.H.S.A.A. Novice Champs - Armory
NOVICE CITY CHAMPS!
12/27 - Marine Corp Holiday Classic - Armory
Dave Balzer (2:01.7), Dan Zaccariello (2:01.7), Sean O'Shaughnessy (2:05.8)
and Nick Italiano (2:05.0) all record personal bests en route to third place -
8:14.45 FAT. Dave Balzer lead off in a tight battle for first place while
soph Dan Zaccariello opened up a 45 meter lead. Sean O'Shaughnessy and
Nick Italiano run tough races as they drop a combined 18 seconds off their best
times. The Frosh are impressive as well earning 6th place medals in a
seasonal best time of 4:10.4. For the fourth meet in a row, a soph record
is smashed. This time, the 4x400 is the latest victim.
Super 4x800!
NATIONALLY RANKED/ STATE RANKED
VARSITY 4x800 RELAY
Dave
Balzer, Dan Zaccariello, Sean O'Shaughnessy, Nick Italiano
12/23 - Grinch Games - Fordham University
St. Joe's swamps the medal stand at Fordham University as 27 medals are won
in total. Dan Zaccariello wins the soph 600 in a school and meet record.
The 600 win knocks down the soph record held by Matt Carroll from 1993.
12/16 - Bishop Loughlin Games
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Armory
Dan Zaccariello and Dave Balzer run some fast 1000's. Danny takes down
the Soph 1,000 school record. He later combines with Nick Italiano, Mike
Stabile and Mike Baio to smash the Soph 4x200 record. All those who take
the trip to the Armory make it worth their while as many PR's are recorded.
Soph 4x200 Record Holders
Mike Stabile, Nick Italiano, Dan Zaccariello and Mike Baio
12/8 - CHSAA Relay Carnival
- Armory
The '07-'08 indoor season kicks off with some fantastic performances.
The Varsity 4x400 relay places 4th with some fast splits. Anthony
Cerciello, with perhaps the highlight of the day, vaults to a third
place medal. He tied his PR and is only 6 inches under the school record.
Medals in the weight events and some near misses in the LJ/TJ Relays. The
frosh are impressive and set the tone for the day with some fast times, far
jumps and some medals. Frosh Chris Murphy and Joe Ursini cop 4th place
medals in class shot put relay.
Cross-Country Season
DAN ZACCARIELLO - ADVANCE ALL-STAR
Sea Gets 3 Staten Island Coaches All-Stars!
11/20 - Varsity Island Champs - Clove Lakes Park
A solid end to a phenomenal season! Dave Balzer makes the varsity
all-time list as does Matt Simeone on the junior list. Dan Zaccariello is
the #1 soph of all-time! All 7 run tough races for a hard fought 4th place
finish. Many thanks go out to our always supportive alumni for a fine
showing! With 1 senior on our 70 man roster...
"The Best is Yet to Come!"
11/19 - Junior Varsity Island Champs -
Clove Lakes Park
The JV runners run some phenomenal races. The top 3 frosh seal their
freshmen careers with all-time performances. Anthony Galli ends the XC '07
season in fine style despite being injured for more than half the season.
The smallest PR for the non-frosh is 1min 22 secs. Carl DiFazio and Jon
Laureano PR by more than 9 mins!
11/17 - NY State Federation Champs - Bowdoin
Park
St. Joe's returns to the state champs for the first time since 2005.
Dan ZAccariello finishes as the 12th fastest sophomore in NY State. Matt
Simeone and Dave Balzer run tough amongst the state's best. Cristian
Kocurek battled valiantly in GameStop the night before while facing his new
companion. Thanks to the always supportive Zaccariello family for their
support. AND NOW ON TO ISLAND CHAMPS...
NY State Federation Champs - Courtesy Mrs. Brancale
11/10 - CHSAA Intersectionals - VCP
VCP
All-Time Lists Final!
Newly re-minted Co-Capt. Dave Balzer caps off his VCP season as the #1 man
leading three Vikings to the State Champs. Dan Zaccariello and Matt
Simeone also qualify for the state meet. With these 3 qualifiers, this
marks the most amount of Viking harriers to qualify. The dogfight in the
JV "A" concludes with three big pr's. Both the Varsity and JV crack the
top 10. Paulie Brancale and the Civitanos make the Frosh 2.5 all-time list
and lead the JV "B" to 8th place. Many fine times turned in by the frosh
with several runners under 18 mins.
Dave Balzer and Dan Zaccariello down the straightaway
11/6 - Frosh Island Champs - Clove Lakes
Park
The frosh battle valiantly and win a hard fought battle for second place.
The second place finish at the meet is Sea's best frosh finish at the meet in
school history, tying the '97 team that also finished second. The "B" team
finishes in 3rd place. With a Top 5 finish at Cities, 3rd
at the Sectionals and 2nd at the islands, this locks down the Frosh XC
'07 team as the: "BEST FROSH XC TEAM IN
SEA HISTORY!"
* Congrats to Coach Kevin Donofrio '04 on coaching
St. Peter's to victory. *
Kudos
to Coach Kelley & Coach Pastrana on a job well done.
2007 Freshmen Cross Country
Sophs Finish 3rd at Cities
Top NYC
Team
Soph Team - 3rd Place
Intersectionals
11/3 - Frosh/Soph Intersectionals - VCP
11/4 - All-Time Lists updated
Sophs run real big and take advantage at a chance for "Redemption."
The Soph team sqeaks by with a third place finish, earning a bronze plaque, by 1
point. The Frosh finish in 5th place in the "A-B-C" races showing great
balance and depth. A third place finish for the sophs and 5th place frosh
finish are the best team performances in quite some time. Well Done!
11/3 - Clipper Classic - VCP
The Juniors also enjoy a cold day at VCP while 7/10 PR. Derek Pisana
earns a medal with a big race!
10/27 - NYCHSAA Sectionals - VCP
Conditions are awful but the Vikings run competitive races as PR's would be
few and far between. The worst of the downpours occur during the frosh
races but the team garners a third place plaque. The third place finish
for the frosh ties our best frosh finish ever from '97. Varsity runners
place three in the top 15 as Dave Balzer and Matt Simeone crack the all-time
list.
10/17 - Soph Sectionals - VCP
Dan Zaccariello captures the soph sectional championship in a tough duel.
His 13:48 clocking is 8th best in St. Joseph by-the-Sea history! Mike Baio
runs a huge race and finishes in 8th. The team gets a hard luck 4th place
finish which isn't too bad considering they were 8th as freshmen. Pat
Lewis steps up as the 5th man today.
Dan Zaccariello en route to a Soph Sectional Championship
10/13 - Manhattan College Invitational - VCP
Soph Dan Zaccariello (right) is the first Viking to break the 14 min barrier
since '05. PR's are in abundance as 43 personal records (PR's) are earned.
The team is competitive in all races in the "Largest XC meet in the USA!"
Anthony Cerciello and Mike Baio break 15 mins and Capt. Sean O'Shaughnessy makes
his XC '07 debut. Paul Brancale and the Civitanos inch up closer on the
all-time list. Mike Berteletti runs a tremendous race to make the cut.
Frosh knock down the Frosh 5 Man School Record averaging 9:24.
10/6 - Mayor's Cup Champs - VCP
Frosh are brilliant en route to taking the Mayor's Cup "A" Race.
Paulie Brancale leads a 1-2-3 charge and Mike Berteletti and Mike Carballiera
seal the deal. Big races by James Oliver, Charles Alcasid, Nick Ortiz,
Meena Farid and Richard O'Connor highlight a great day.
2007 Mayor's Cup Frosh Champs
9/29 - Suffolk Coaches Invitational - SMP
Varsity/JV runners run tough races on a very challenging Sunken Meadow
course. Varsity runners #4-#7 run some solid times. With an off week
coming, the varsity looks forward to getting back to VCP for the Manhattan
College Invite.
Dan
Zaccariello, Dave Balzer and Matt Simeone through the trails
9/22 - Xavier Invitational - VCP
Dan Zaccariello wins the soph race running virtually alone the entire way.
Mike Baio drops 22 secs in the soph race. Nick Italiano & Jon Lobo dip
under 16 mins as Donnel Cardenas & Pat Lewis nip under 17 mins. Note:
Junior race is halted due to an injured runner. Adam Civitano matches his
brother with a 9:15 clocking. Frosh run during the toughest part of the
rain today.
Thanks to the Zaccariello, Civitano, LeFosse & Berteletti families for
helping with the day's commute!
9/15 - Regis Invitational - VCP
Viking harriers make their '07 VCP debut in sizzling fashion. Dan
Zaccariello runs a fast 14:09 for a #1 SO AT performance earning him the silver
medal. Matt Simeone cruises to a 14:27 clocking. Cerciello, Baio & Ribaudo
break 16 mins. The super frosh continue to roll as Alex Civitano finishes
second in his race in a blistering 9:14 (#3 FR AT) Paul Brancale wins the
Frosh "B" race in 9:27 as Adam Civitano clocks 9:33. The frosh turn heads
as 11 break 11 mins!
9/8 - Breen Invitational - Clove Lakes Park
XC '07 is off and running. The Vikings face some real hot weather as
temperatures soared into the 90's by race time. Soph Dan Zaccariello paces
the varsity with a time good enough for 8th on the soph all-time list.
Nick Italiano steps up as the 4th man. JV runners log solid times.
Frosh have what should be the first of many amazing days. Alex Civitano
finishes second overall with the #2 FR AT performance at CLP. Adam
Civitano (#4 FR AT) and Paulie Brancale (#7 FR AT) also make the prestigous
list. Coach Kelley's crew finishes in second place in their season debut.
2007 Viking Cross
Country Team
XC 2007
"Desire, Dedication and Discipline"
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