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The numbers for the Riverhead football program are plummeting \u2014 and the coaches know winning is the only way to turn things around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forty-eight players showed up to the two-a-day workouts last week at Riverhead High School. For a Division I varsity football program, and for Riverhead in particular during its heyday, 40 players was the norm to suit up and compete for a varsity championship. But even with the school\u2019s enrollment growing at a rapid pace, those 48 players were represented the entire program of both varsity and JV combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn all my time here with the Riverhead football program we\u2019ve never had numbers this low \u2014 it\u2019s historically low,\u201d Riverhead head coach Ed Grassman said. \u201cWe had a lot of kids that weren\u2019t registered right away. We have a lot of kids that didn\u2019t know the season started so early. A lot of freshmen aren\u2019t playing. We have a very small senior group \u2014 that\u2019s the group that, because of the failed budget, didn\u2019t have middle school football.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s just less interest in football these days. The program hasn\u2019t had a winning record since the school budget was voted down in the heat of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though trophies from Riverhead\u2019s glory years line the hallways at the high school, most of the athletes in the district can\u2019t relate to the success the school once had because they just haven\u2019t witnessed it themselves. The community has always come out to support the football team and during the best of times, it was so packed there was not even and standing room along the sideline. Now, half of the seats are empty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve got to start winning and attracting these kids back to the program,\u201d Grassman said. \u201cI\u2019m not saying we need to win a championship, but in order to get more interest in the program, we need to win some games to make the athletes in the district want to play.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some of the best athletes who were Riverhead born-and-raised have left the district to compete elsewhere. Others just choose to stick to one sport rather than juggle the fall-winter-spring regimen that so many area athletes have gravitated to. Some simply just don\u2019t have the time for football because they work summer jobs through Labor Day. When you add it all up, the program is shrinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When athletes that were meant to be cornerstones for the program for years to come decide to leave, that is what really throws roadblocks to restoring a semblance of what once was. Grassman called up seven sophomores to the varsity team last year to give them a taste of high-level high school football. He knew they would struggle but felt the reps they were getting so early on in their careers were going to pay off as they grew and matured. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Six of those seven sophomores have since left the school and transferred elsewhere. Maurice Scott was the first to go. The promising 6-foot-2 quarterback who exhibited the smarts and arm strength to compete on the varsity level transferred to St. John the Baptist. Scott leaving started a domino effect. Damien Moore, who got playing time at running back and linebacker last year, moved to East Hampton to live with his father. Madison Murrell, who was the starting running back last year and showed flashes of greatness, transferred to Longwood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSome were reasonable circumstances and others, I think, thought the grass is just greener elsewhere,\u201d Grassman said. \u201cIf your parents just decide to up and move, I get it. It happens. The grass isn\u2019t always greener though.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But low participation numbers, transfers and any other obstacle that may get in the way of success hasn\u2019t stopped Grassman and the coaching staff from trying to build a product that the community will be proud of. Grassman even brought on Mike Heigh, who starred on Riverhead\u2019s 2003 championship team, as a coach this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s been coaching PAL the last few years,\u201d Grassman said. \u201cHe\u2019s won here. He\u2019s Riverhead born and raised. He wants to bring the program back. He\u2019s also a substitute teacher in the high school which can help with recruitment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There has to be a next-man-up mentality for Riverhead \u2014 there\u2019s no other choice. Karter Doyle, who played center last year, will be the starting quarterback for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s been on varsity since his sophomore year and was always a smart, strong kid,\u201d Grassman said. \u201cBut this year he came into camp in tremendous shape and lost a lot of weight. He understands the offense and has the capability to lead. He\u2019s also going to play middle linebacker for us so we expect a lot from him this year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Running back duties will be split between Kavion Hobbs and Nathan Nentwich. The two backs have different running styles \u2014 Hobbs is more of a downhill runner whereas Nentwich can be characterized as more shifty. In practice squad game against Southampton last Saturday, Hobbs stood out as one of the best players on the field. He hit the holes quickly and his decision-making is precise. Ragene Short also figures to be in a lot of the team\u2019s offensive plans at the wide receiver position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re definitely going to try to get all of our runners going,\u201d Grassman said. \u201cI think we have guys who, once they get their hands on the ball, they can make a lot of big plays. I think it\u2019s also a big advantage to get most of the offensive line back.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kayvon Dennis and Syris Serrano Torres return to the offensive line with another year under their belts. Erik Czyrski, who enters his first varsity year, has had a very strong camp so far and figures to be a major part of the line going forward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur goal right now is to be able to finish a season with varsity and JV intact,\u201d Grassman said. \u201cI know that sounds horrible to tell people. It\u2019s not about winning a championship or making the playoffs, it\u2019s about finishing the season without having to fold the JV program. Once school starts maybe our numbers will pick up and we can get some more consistency in practice. We have the talent in our school, we just have to get them here to develop.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Riverhead opens its season under the lights at Central Islip Friday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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