A marquee matchup headlines Week 1 as the Somers Tuskers (Lincolndale, NY) take on the Iona Prep Gaels (New Rochelle, NY) in a neutral-site non-conference showdown. Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM, with both top-ranked programs looking to establish dominance early.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Somers (NY) vs Iona Prep (NY)
○ Date & Time: 9/6/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: TBA (Neutral Site)
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Somers Tuskers
Somers enters 2025 with a reputation as one of New York’s elite public school programs. Ranked #679 nationally and #2 in New York, the Tuskers bring championship-level defense and physicality into this highly anticipated matchup.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #679
○ State Rank: #2 (NY)
○ Class Rank: #1
○ Key to Win: Control time of possession with their ground attack and limit Iona Prep’s explosive passing game.
Main Squad:
○ Ryan Cole – QB
○ Anthony Marino – RB
○ Michael Romano – WR
○ Nicholas DeSantis – WR
○ Thomas Caruso – TE
○ Dominic Ferraro – OL
○ Christopher Rossi – DL
○ Joseph Lombardi – LB
○ Daniel Vitale – DB
○ Matthew Perri – K/P
Iona Prep Gaels
The Gaels come into 2025 ranked #320 nationally and #1 in New York, establishing themselves as one of the premier Catholic programs in the state. With a deep roster and potent offense, Iona Prep will look to dictate the pace against Somers’ disciplined defense.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #320
○ State Rank: #1 (NY)
○ Class Rank: #1
○ Key to Win: Protect the quarterback and strike early with big plays to keep Somers from settling into their defensive rhythm.
Main Squad:
○ Christian Martinez – QB
○ Elijah Johnson – RB
○ Matthew Torres – WR
○ Sean O’Donnell – WR
○ Andrew Rivera – TE
○ Lucas Hernandez – OL
○ Jordan Thompson – DL
○ Brandon Cruz – LB
○ Isaiah Morales – DB
○ Kevin Williams – K
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somers | #679 | #2 (NY) | #1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Iona Prep | #320 | #1 (NY) | #1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
