PSAL football rankings after Week 5's games
Eagle Academy's Anthony Caratelli prepares to pass during a game against Erasmus Hall in Brooklyn on Sept. 25. Credit: Libby O'Neill
Large schools
1. Eagle Academy II (Brooklyn): The unbeaten Eagles cruised past Port Richmond, 63-0. Anthony Caratelli threw six touchdown passes, and eight different players scored touchdowns for Eagle.
2. Erasmus Hall: The Dutchmen took down Tottenville, 14-12. Nasir Brown led a stout defense with 13 tackles. Sophomore quarterback Jalen Pierre broke out with two rushing scores.
3. Tottenville: The Pirates fell just short against Erasmus Hall in a 4A title rematch. Donato D’Ameilo connected with Kory Brown for a late touchdown, but the two-point conversion failed. Michael Murphy returned an interception for a touchdown.
4. John F. Kennedy: The Knights stormed past Fort Hamilton with an impressive 34-6 victory. Avery Reed rushed for 126 yards and three touchdowns.
5. Lincoln: A potential turning point for the Railsplitters: After a shaky 1-2 start, they stunned Curtis, 42-26. Mekhi Negron totaled two touchdowns and Mikey Misla threw for 327 yards and four scores.
6. Curtis: The first loss of the season for Curtis came Friday against Lincoln. Richard Rainero rushed for three touchdowns. They face Kennedy on Friday.
7. A. Philip Randolph: The Cougars are 4-0 in 3A and picked up a statement win, 40-14, on the road against New Utrecht. Zahaire Jones totaled 207 yards of offense and three scores.
8. Stuyvesant: The Peglegs continue to roll. A 42-6 win over Cardozo puts them at 4-0.
9. Fort Hamilton: The Tigers couldn’t keep up with Kennedy, falling 34-6. Mekhi Smith had a rushing touchdown. Fort Hamilton hosts New Dorp in a crucial contest between 2-2 teams.
10. Wagner: The Falcons took down Clinton, 30-8. Sal Firpo threw three touchdown passes. Wagner travels to Brooklyn Tech on Sunday.
On the cusp: Eagle Academy III (Queens), Sheepshead Bay, New Utrecht, Brooklyn Tech, New Dorp.
Small schools
1. William C. Bryant: The Owls took down previously unbeaten Campus Magnet, 28-0. Edwin Abreu had 11 tackles. Their biggest test of the season comes Saturday night against Transit Tech.
2. Transit Tech: The Express won 48-14 over Jamaica, delivering their best offensive output of the season. Devin Smith threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns. They now host defending 2A champion Bryant.
3. McKee/Staten Island Tech: The Seagulls are in the conversation with the top small schools in the city. They haven’t allowed double-digit points in the past three games, including last week’s 33-0 win over Columbus.
4. August Martin: Nooa Allen threw two touchdown passes as August Martin remained unbeaten in 1A with a 48-6 win over George Washington.
5. Petrides: The Panthers handed Jefferson its first loss in a 29-6 victory. Kaden Mangual, a sophomore, rushed for 193 yards and three scores.
6. Beach Channel: The Dolphins bounced back with a 52-18 win over Grand Street Campus. Michael Shaw had 100 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns and a pair of interceptions returned for touchdowns.
7. Springfield Gardens: The Golden Eagles built momentum with a 27-12 win over Flushing to get back to .500. Josiah Lawler rushed for two touchdowns and had a fumble recovery.
8. Campus Magnet: The Bulldogs suffered their first loss, 28-0, to Bryant. Campus Magnet visits Far Rockaway on Saturday.
9. East Harlem Pride: East Harlem shut out KIPP, 20-0. Saraji Paige helped the Pride get their third win of the season with 110 yards and three rushing scores.
10. Mott Haven: The Mavericks are a perfect 4-0 in 1A. Rudolf Akumani had 100 rushing yards and a touchdown in a 42-0 win over Grady.
On the cusp: KIPP, Jefferson, Frederick Douglass Academy, Boys and Girls, Lafayette.
