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Ben Selmani,
Ramael Myers, Gary Ham
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| DATE |
DAY/TIME |
OPPONENT |
FIELD |
RESULTS |
| Sept. 9 |
Sat 10am |
Baldwinsville |
Carrier Dome |
 T 20-20 |
| The
Falcons started off on fire, scoring 20 points in the first
five minutes, but the physical Bees were able to tie it up late
in the fourth quarter. Ben Selmani completed a 25 yd TD pass
to Gary Ham and a 44 yd pass to Harrison Tindall for another
score. Ramael Myers had one rushing TD and an interception and
Tindall also recorded one interception. |
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| Sept. 16 |
Sat 1pm |
Pt. Richmond |
Pt. Richmond |
 W 26-3 |
| The
Falcon Defense held Port Richmond to just 81 yds. Gary Ham had
6 catches for 142 yds and 2TD. QB's Ben Selmani and Kasey Nunez
were a combined 12-20 for 248 yds. Harrison Tindall returned
a fumble for a 43 yd TD. Although facing a stacked defensive
line the entire game, Ramael Myers finished with 80 yds and
1 TD. |
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| Sept. 23 |
Sat 12pm |
McKee |
McKee |
W 46-0 |
| Ramael
Myers broke loose and tore apart McKee's defense, rushing for
215 yds and 5 TDs and also scoring on a screen pass that went
for 24 yds. Ben Selmani was 6-8 for 107 yds and 2 TDs all in
the first half, including a 45 yd TD toss to Harrison Tindall.
Isa Martin made an unbelievable diving catch for an interception
as the Falcon Defense had another stellar outing while posting
their first shutout of the season. |
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| Oct. 1 |
Sun 8pm |
Tottenville |
Tottenville |
W 30-8 |
| The
Falcon Defense just missed throwing another shutout as the Pirates
scored late when the game was out of reach. Lee Boos and Lou
Balthazar were constantly in the backfield pressuring the quarterback
while Ray Nelson had 8 tackles and a sack and Gary Ham added
7 tackles and Isa Martin had another interception. The offensive
line did a great job giving Ben Selmani time to throw for 159
yds and 2TDs. Ramael Myers rushed just 9 times, but for 123
yds and 2 TDs and caught 3 balls for another 38 yds and another
TD. Harrison Tindall had 6 catches for 62 yds and a TD. |
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| Oct. 8 |
Sun 1pm |
Kennedy |
Wagner |
W 22-20 |
| The
Falcon Defense stepped up big in overtime with Isa Martin, Ramael
Myers, Nick Shirripa and Lee Boos stuffing the Knight's 2 point
conversion to seal the win. Myers scored on a 1 yd run on 4th
and goal in OT to put the Falcons ahead and Ben Selmani hit
Gary Ham in the back of the end zone for the 2 point conversion.
Toward the end of the 4th quarter, with the Falcons trailing
on a 4th and 9, Selmani faked the punt and connected with Ham
for a 41 yd TD pass. Ham finished with 3 receptions for 69 yds,
while Myers ran for 140 yds and 2 TDs. |
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| Oct. 15 |
Sun 1pm |
New Utrecht |
Wagner |
W 22-7 |
| Another
dominating performance was turned in by the Falcon Defense.
Lee Boos, Harrison Tindall, and Ramael Myers led the defense
that did not allow an offensive touchdown to a much-hyped New
Utrecht run-led offense. All 3 also made big offensive contributions.
Myers finished with 2TD on 170 yds rushing. Tindall had 6 receptions
for 62 yds while adding an interception and Boos scored on a
14 yd run in the 3rd quarter to give the Falcons the lead for
good. Ben Selmani also had a good game completing 13 passes
for 123 yds. |
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| Oct. 21 |
Sat 1pm |
Lehman |
Wagner |
W 38-8 |
| Gary
Ham did it all as the Falcons exploded early and the Falcon
Defense dominated yet again. Ham scored on a 70 yd kickoff return,
a 25 yd fumble return and a 23 yd reception. Ramael Myers ran
for 169 yds and 2TD while Ham and Harrison Tindall each had
3 catches for 53 yds. Isa Martin led the defense with 2 interceptions
and Tindall had one. The Falcon Defense gave up 1 first half
1st down, with a large majority of Lehman's yards and their
only score coming late in the fourth quarter. |
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| Oct. 28 |
Sat 12pm |
Lincoln |
Dewey |
W 32-0 |
| Lincoln
came into the game undefeated and highly publicized, they left
the game with a loss and not knowing what had just happened.
Again, the Falcon Defense, led by Lee Boos and Gary Ham, shut
down a high-touted offense by not allowing them to cross midfield
all game. Ramael Myers had 196 yds rushing and 3TD- one of which
came on a 78 yd run. Ham carried the ball twice for for 83 yds
and 1 TD. Ben Selmani hooked up with Harrison Tindall on a 30
yd pass for the other score. |
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| Nov. 5 |
Sun 1pm |
Curtis |
Curtis |
W 50-24 |
| Ramael
Myers ran for a city record 427 yds
and scored 6 TDs and 3 PATs giving him an unbelievable total
of 42 points on the day. Myers scored on runs of 2, 21, 36,
45, 5, and 89 yds. The offensive line comprised of Sean Drier,
James Grisler, Mike Sefcik, Moses Logan and Andrew Pagano did
a great job of opening up holes. The Falcon Defense led by Lee
Boos, Ray Nelson and Gary Ham, completely shut down the Curtis
offense and their main weapon. Ben Selmani hooked up with Ham
for an 82 yd pass for the other score. The win puts another
Island Championship on the board for the Falcons, the 13th out
of the last 15 years!! The Falcons will be seeded #1 in the
City Playoffs after receiving a record-breaking 366 power points.
For his efforts, Myers was named Daily News/MSG Player of the
Week and NY Post Player of the Week. |
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| First Round Of Playoffs |
| Nov.
11 |
Sat 12pm |
Fort Hamilton |
Wagner |
W 54-0 |
| The
Falcons stormed into the playoffs with Ramael Myers rushing
for 266 yds and 5 TDs and the Falcon Defense holding Fort Hamilton
to -10 yds rushing and 89 total. Lee Boos led the defense with
4 sacks and Ray Nelson and John Sivori each added a sack. Myers
and Harrison Tindall each had an interception. Ben Selmani and
Gary Ham hooked up on TD passes of 60 and 35 yds. Myers broke
the Staten Island All-Time scoring record that he set last year.
The win gives Coach Paturzo his 150th career victory. |
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| Playoff Quarter Final |
| Nov. 18 |
Sat 12pm |
Lincoln |
Wagner |
W 34-14 |
| The
Falcons overcame a slow start to advance to the Semi-Finals.
Ramael Myers ran for 109 yds and 3TD and also scored on a 82
yd kick return. Ben Selmani was 4-4, all in key situations,
for 76 yds. One of the passes being a 34 yd TD toss to Gary
Ham. Mike Mertzel led the Falcon Defense and Isa Martin recovered
a fumble and Myers added an interception. |
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| Playoff Semi Final |
| Nov. 25 |
Sat 12pm |
Sheepshead Bay |
Wagner |
W 38-6 |
| The
Falcons erased any thoughts of an upset early by dominating
on both sides of the ball and earning their 4th trip to the
City Championship in the last 6 years. Ben Selmani had a great
game completeing 7 of 10 passes for 192 yds and rushing for
another 53 yds. Gary Ham caught 2 passes for 84 yds and Anthony
Vergoglino caught 3 for 67 yds, one being a 41 yd TD grab. Ramael
Myers carried for 110 yds and 2 TDs, breaking the New York City
record for touchdowns in a season. Lee Boos had carries of 16
and 15 yds, both for TDs. The Falcon Defense, led by Nick Schirippa
(2 sacks) and John Savori (1 sack), held the Sharks to 12 yds
rushing and under 100 overall. |
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| CITY CHAMPIONSHIP |
| Dec. 3 |
Sun 12pm |
Kennedy |
Midwood |
 L 21-14 |
The
Falcons dropped a heartbreaker as Kennedy found the endzone
with just :02 left on the clock. The Falcons mounted an unbelievable
late fourth quarter drive, with everyone stepping up big. After
facing a 4th and 11 situation, Ben Selmani connected with Gary
Ham on a 15 yd screen pass. Selmani then hooked up with Anthony
Vergoglino for 14 yds before Selmani capped the drive with a
6 yard TD scamper. Selmani then hooked up with Vergoglino again
this time for the 2 point conversion knotting the game at 14.
Kennedy then put together their drive ending in a score with
just two ticks left. Gary Ham and Ramael Myers finished out
their brilliant careers with great games. Ham finished 108 yds
receiving on 4 catches, while leading the defense as well. Myers
finished with 132 yds rushing and had an all around great day.
Ben Selmani ended his career with one of his best games of the
season. Lee Boos, Ray Nelson, Lou Balthazar and Isa Martin also
had great games to finish out their careers.
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Ramael
Myers
2,152
Yds Rushing- One Season
Staten Island All-Time
Record
5,085 Career Rushing Yards
New York City All-Time Record
250 Points (37 TDs & 13 PAT) One Season
New York City All-Time Record
-For Touchdowns and Total
Points
427 yds Rushing vs. Curtis
New York City All-Time Record
-breaking former Falcon, Javonne Darling's
mark of 415 yds set in 1991 |
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| 2000
HONORS AND AWARDS |
