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The HS sports scene has thrilled and dazzled us, thus far — and it’s only the first week of October.
Whether it be on the gridiron or the soccer pitch, Staten Island Advance photographers Jason Paderon, Derek Alvez, and Annie DeBiase have been there to capture some of the grandest moments of the fall season’s opening month.
These 15 photos are frozen in time, so check them out — plus, the accompanying captions, which tell the tale!
Jacob Stewart, St. Joseph-by-the-Sea
Sea wideout Jacob Stewart takes it to the house with a 71-yard touchdown reception as the Vikings top Fordham Prep in their homecoming game 27-14 in Viking Park on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)
Devin Malvasio, St. Joseph-by-the-Sea
Running back Devin Malvasio is met by a slew of Holmdel defenders. Malvasio was one of the only Vikings to get anything going; tallying 55 yards on 18 carries. September 2, 2021. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)
Vikings Homecoming
St. Joseph by the Sea tops Fordham Prep in their homecoming game 27-14 in Viking Park on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)
Tottenville v. Curtis On The Pitch
Curtis Kelvin Yengbie (7), who scred three goals against Tottenville has a talk with Pirates Adnane Khairy (20) in a PSAL game, held at the Pirates Bruce Hansen Memorial Field in Huguenot. September 22, 2021. (Staten Island Advance/Derek Alvez)
Warriors v. Pirates
Action from Curtis against Tottenville in a PSAL game, held at the Pirates Bruce Hansen Memorial Field in Huguenot. September 22, 2021. (Staten Island Advance/Derek Alvez)
Aaron Espinet, Monsignor Farrell
Monsignor Farrell Aaron Espinet (23) on a run to a touchdown against St. Joseph by-the-Sea in a CHSFL game, held at the Viking Park Joe Ryan Memorial Field, Huguenot. September 25, 2021. (Staten Island Advance/Derek Alvez).
Sea-Farrell Rivalry Game
Action from St. Joseph by-the-Sea against Monsignor Farrell in a CHSFL game, held at the Viking Park Joe Ryan Memorial Field, Huguenot. September 25, 2021. (Staten Island Advance/Derek Alvez).
Espinet Plows Through
Monsignor Farrell running back Aaron Espinet breaks through the line of scrimmage en route to an 18-yard gain during the Lions’ 34-20 non-league victory over LaSalle Academy of Rhode Island on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. (Staten Island Advance/Annie De Biase)
Monsignor Farrell – Vir Fidelis
Monsignor Farrell’s captains, left to right, including Aaron Espinet (23), Ethan Yak (26), Chris Booras (44), and Robert Capolongo (51) walk to midfield for the coin toss. (Staten Island Advance/Annie De Biase)
Rory Lilley, St. Joseph-by-the-Sea
St. Joseph by-the-Sea’s Rory Lilley, right, led the Vikings with a goal and assist during a season-opening 3-0 CHSAA triumph over St. Peter’s on Monday. (Staten Island Advance/Annie De Biase)
Aaron McDonald, McKee/Staten Island Tech
McKee/Staten Island Tech outside linebacker Aaron McDonald drags down quarterback Dalen Jones for a loss during the Seagulls’ 22-20 PSAL Bowl division victory over KIPP NYC on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. (Staten Island Advance/Annie De Biase)
Alexis Lee, St. Joseph-by-the-Sea
St. Joseph by-the-Sea’s Alexis Lee (21) was one of two Vikings to tally twice during a 7-2 CHSAA road victory over Maria Regina on Wednesday. (Staten Island Advance/Annie De Biase)
Dorian Papraniku, Monsignor Farrell
Monsignor Farrell senior Dorian Papraniku (11), who finished with a goal and two assists on Tuesday, gets a step on Stepinac’s Marco Graci, left, and Wil Torreyson. (Staten island Advance/Annie De Biase)
Fatherly Embrace
Chris App, Sr., right, embraces McKee/Staten Island Tech head football coach and son, Chris App, Jr. after the latter earned his first career win following the Seagulls’ 22-20 PSAL Bowl Conference win over KIPP NYC on Friday. App Sr. is his son’s offensive line coach. (Staten Island Advance/Annie De Biase)
Natalie Bala, St. Joseph Hill
St. Joseph Hill’s Natalie Bala, center, gets tangled up with St. Joseph by-the-Sea goaltender Julia Arnone after scoring the goal that made it 2-1 at the 53-minute mark on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. (Staten Island Advance/Annie De Biase)
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