Wildcats defeat FDR, improve to 5-0
Warwick Valley football defeated FDR in Hyde Park on Friday night, making the Wildcats 5-0 on the season! A team effort led to the 35-14 victory, in a divisional win that represents an important step as Warwick entered league play.
Warwick defense was paced by strong play in the secondary, led by senior Luca Siebert who intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble from his safety position. Junior defensive back Matt Abel continues to impress, and is coming on as one of the division’s top defensive backs. Abel intercepted a pass and contributed three tackles. Senior defensive linemen Anthony Roe and Matt Lupkovich each had a sack, as the Wildcats defense held FDR to two scores. Senior defensive back Colton Senius led the team with eight tackles, while Wyatt Vreeland contributed eight tackles and Luca Siebert seven. Grant Havell played another outstanding game on defense from his linebacker position.
Warwick scored 35 points early, led by QB Brody Frederick who completed 11 of 15 passes for 278 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 66 yards. Senior QB Domenico Berlingieri completed four of five for 49 yards and rushed for 25 yards. Ryan and Dylan Sullivan combined for 261 yards receiving. Dylan led all receivers with six catches for 146 yards and two touchdowns. Ryan contributed six catches for 115 yards. Aaron Callender scored two touchdowns and Mohamad Najafipour carried the ball seven times for the Wildcats. Senior RB Sonny Miceli caught a touchdown on the goal line for Warwick.
The Wildcats special teams continued to shine, as Cole Haskew was a perfect 5-5 on extra points. Giacomo Abbate had 30 punt return yards and Kevin Ginley and Logan Conley continued to shine on kick-offs with two solo tackles.
Warwick returns home to take on Pine Bush on Thursday night, October 10 at 7:00 pm in a non-league game.
Picture included (by Al Konikowski):Warwick QB Brody Frederick (2) and the Warwick Wildcats defeat FDR in divisional game at Hyde Park. Frederick threw 3 TD passes and rushed for 66 yards in the 35 – 14 win over the Presidents.