Photos: Firebird Invitational boys soccer tournament

Quinari Mesqita of South Side scores against Xavier during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Yanni Gordon of Chaminade passes the ball against Monsignor Farrell during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Mark Stewart of South Side battles for control against Eloi Recope de Tily-Blaru of Xavier during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Teddy Fitzgerald of South Side gets to the header before Maxi Manigat of Xavier during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Colin Levine of South Side clears the ball against Xavier during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Gabriel Lake of Chaminade heads the ball against Monsignor Farrell during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Mason Woo of South Side controls the ball against Xavier during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Roman Guarini of South Side battles for possession against Lorenzo Polizzotto of Xavier during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Goalie Ryan Hoffman of South Side makes the save in the second half of play against Xavier during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Sebastien Langley of South Side moves the ball against Xavier during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Tyler Arma of Chaminade takes a shot on goal against Monsignor Farrell during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Quinari Mesqita of South Side drives to the net against Xavier during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Teddy Fitzgerald of South Side crosses the ball against Xavier during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Sebastien Langley of South Side heads the ball against Xavier during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Quinari Mesqita of South Side dribbles downfield against Xavier during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Mark Stewart of South Side looks to take possession away from Alex Gavidia of Xavier during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Yanni Gordon of Chaminade gets past Dean Cardinale of Monsignor Farrell during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Colin Levine of South Side heads the ball away from the net against Xavier during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Goalie Ryan Hoffman of South Side keeps an eye on play against Xavier during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Mike Martorana of South Side beats Jack Cross of Xavier to the ball during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Brandon Curtis (14) of South Side nets the first goal of the game against Xavier during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Hudson Keefer of Chaminade centers the ball against Monsignor Farrell during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Teddy Fitzgerald of South Side boots the ball downfield against Xavier during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Mark Stewart of South Side and Jack Cross of Xavier battle for possession during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Goalie Ryan Hoffman of South Side punches the ball away against Xavier during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Yanni Gordon of Chaminade, far right, is congratulated by teammate Tyler Arma after scoring against Monsignor Farrell during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Teddy Fitzgerald of South Side dribbles downfield against Xavier during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Chaminade goalkeeper Conner Gawlik puts the ball in play against Monsignor Farrell during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Goalie Ryan Hoffman of South Side dives for the save in the second half against Xavier during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Michael Price of Chaminade battles for possession with Arlind Zhabjaaku of Monsignor Farrell during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Yanni Gordon of Chaminade takes a shot on goal with Vincent Comparato of Monsignor Farrell in pursuit during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Brandon Curtis of South Side heads the ball into the net for his second goal of the game against Xavier during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Chaminade goalkeeper Matthew Lagasse clears the ball against Monsignor Farrell during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Brody Zdunczyk of Chaminade takes a shot on goal in front of Jason Olivera of Monsignor Farrell during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Roman Guarini of South Side drives to the ball against Xavier during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Mark Stewart of South Side beats the Xavier defender to the header during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Mathew Palya of South Side reaches for the header with Walker Pritchard of Xavier during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Chaminade goalkeeper Connor Gawlik pulls in the Monsignor Farrell corner kick during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Matthew Kucharnik of Chaminade heads the ball against Monsignor Farrell during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Hudson Keefer of Chaminade is tripped up by Dimitry Aaron of Monsignor Farrell during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Yanni Gordon of Chaminade looks to his teammate against Monsignor Farrell during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Matthew Kucharnik of Chaminade recovers his own rebound and shoots again against Monsignor Farrell during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Joseph Montenegro of Kellenberg, left, reacts after scoring against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Peter Bogdanos of Kellenberg, right, scores his team’s fifth goal in the first half against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Joseph Montenegro of Kellenberg attempts to head one into the net against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Cade Vazquez of Kellenberg heads the ball toward goal against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Goalie Finian Murrary of Kellenberg clears the ball against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Joseph Montenegro of Kellenberg kicks his team’s second goal into the net against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

David DelCastillo Diaz of Kellenberg scores his second goal of the second half against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Joseph Montenegro of Kellenberg takes a shot on goal against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Alex Tillis of Kellenberg races toward the net against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Emmett Secaur of Kellenberg boots the ball past Isiah Mattison of Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Finnegan Augustin of Kellenberg dribbles the ball against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Alexander Buckenmeyer of Kellenberg charges to the net to score his second goal of the game against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Alexander Buckenmeyer of Kellenberg shoots and scores at the start of play against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Peter Bogdanos of Kellenberg brings down the throw-in with his foot against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Goalie Frank Melaccio of Kellenberg boots the ball downfield against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Peter Bogdanos of Kellenberg moves past Jaiden Pierre-Louis of Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

David DelCastillo Diaz of Kellenberg uses his foot to bring down the throw-in against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Richard Bach of Kellenberg charges downfield against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Aidan Cormican of Kellenberg and Isiah Mattison of Mount St. Michael battle for possession during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Aidan Cormican of Kellenberg goes up for a header against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Cade Vazquez of Kellenberg boots the ball against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Emmett Secaur of Kellenberg moves toward a play against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Micah Joseph of Kellenberg moves down the sidelines against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Martin Buckenmeyer of Kellenberg dribbles against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Micah Joseph of Kellenberg moves the ball against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Daniel Quinn of Kelllenberg heads the ball in for his team’s fourth goal in the first half against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

David DelCastillo Diaz of Kellenberg scores his team’s sixth goal during the second half against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Francesco Valentino of Kellenberg dries off the ball before throwing it in against Mount St. Michael during Kellenberg’s Firebird Invitational soccer tournament on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Uniondale.

Floral Park’s Parker Lee maintains possession in the midfield against St. John the Baptist during Kellenberg's third annual Firebird Invitational on Sunday.

Floral Park’s Liam Quinn goes in for a challenge with St. John the Baptist’s Lorenzo Polizzotto during Kellenberg’s third annual Firebird Invitational on Sunday.

Floral Park’s boys soccer team huddles ahead of its game versus St. John the Baptist at Kellenberg’s third annual Firebird Invitational on Sunday.