In early October, as the Shoreham-Wading River football team boarded the bus at Connetquot High School following a four-point loss to John Glenn, thoughts of the Rutgers Trophy couldn’t have been further from the minds of players. The Wildcats were 3-2, fighting through injuries and searching for a groove. READ
The two Shoreham-Wading River High School football players, Chris Rosati and Dalten Stalzer, had never played in a game quite like this before, with players who were so big, players who were so fast and players who were so talented.
“There are just so many great players,” Rosati said. “Not one of them is bad.”
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In the years leading up to Shoreham-Wading River’s 2014 Long Island Championship, coach Matt Millheiser often mentioned all the “firsts” the team had barreled through, from a win at Mount Sinai, to a road victory at Babylon. Now, on the heels of two straight Class IV Long Island titles, a 24-game win streak and a Rutgers Trophy a year ago, the list of firsts has shrunk down to nearly nothing. READ
During the trophy presentation ceremony, the public-address announcer at Hofstra University’s James M. Shuart Stadium intoned: “Congratulations to Matt Millheiser and his Shoreham-Wading River Wildcats. They are the Class IV Long Island champions for 2015.” READ
It took 18 years for the Shoreham-Wading River football program to reach a county championship game. After an undefeated run to the Long Island championship last year, the wait won’t be nearly as long for a return trip. READ
It’s with good reason that an opposing defense focuses so much of its attention on Shoreham-Wading River’s Chris Rosati. After all, the senior running back leads Long Island in rushing touchdowns this season. Every time he touches the ball, he’s a threat to break a touchdown. READ
Jason Curran’s become the boss of the Shoreham-Wading River football team.
He’s the team’s quarterback, taking over the reigns from Danny Hughes after his spectacular senior season a year ago. READ
Shoreham-Wading River running back Chris Rosati carries the football in Saturday’s 49-7 win over Bayport-Blue Point. He scored three touchdowns in the game.(Credit: Bill Landon)
Shoreham Wading River hasn’t lost a football game since November of 2013, when they fell in the second round of the playoffs to their then nemesis, Babylon. Since that day, the seeds of a winning culture have blossomed and permeate through every player who wears the Wildcats’ blue and gold. READ