Camp Kenan 2006
August 21, 2006 --
Fan and Sun at Camp Kenan this year.
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2006 Scrimmage
August 26, 2006 --
A lot of questions were answered on Saturday afternoon as the Starpoint Spartans tested the big school waters as they scrimmaged Class "AA" teams Clarence, Williamsville North and South Park. The Spartans also played Springville which plays in the Class "B" South Division.
Starpoint started out fast as they scored a 40-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage against Springville as Brian Clapsadle caught a fullback swing past and scampered and then bulldozed his way into the end zone. Starpoint's defense played okay as they gave up only one touchdown on 1st Team defense to Williamsville North tailback and possible Division I player T.J. McDuffie on a 38-yard cutback.
Outstanding performances were turned in by Kyle Thurston and Jason Robichaud on defense as they used their quickness to blast past opponents offensive lines. Offensively Eric Roberts and Mike Regnet had some nice catches as they were the main targets for senior quarterback Shane Canahai and sophomore Joe Scibilia.
The biggest questions left are what sophomores are staying up and who is going to take control of the defensive secondary that seemed to be plagued by a lack of communication and aggressiveness. On the injury front, Kyle Gibas has some soreness in his right knee and Jeff Hart banged his left wrist pretty good, other then that The Spartans left the Clarence sports complex healthy. Starpoint travels west to meet the Class "AA" neighbor Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons next Saturday. Kickoff is at 2:00 P.M.
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Starpoint Unvails New Helmet Logo!!!
August 31, 2006 --
This is the logo and jersey that Starpoint will display on their helmets andfor their road games for the 2006 Football season. 2006 Captain Jeremy Faulkner is showing off the Spartans new colors.
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Falcons Flush The Spartans 12-7
September 2, 2006 --
 12 7  A rainy afternoon spelled doom for the Starpoint Spartans as they lost their 2006 opener to Class "AA" neighbor Niagara Wheatfield 12-7. The day started off perfect as newcomer Chris Monaco booted the opening kickoff into the end zone and three plays later the Spartan defense forced N-W to punt. As the punter lined up his snap it went sailing over his head. Cornerback Darren Vukovic raced past the punter and recovered it in the endzone for a touchdown. Chris Monaco added the extra point to make the score 7-0 in favor of the Spartans. After a fumbled punt the Falcons were able to march down the field and eventually score as Mike Guariglia caught a five yard pass that completely fooled the Spartans. The Falcons added another score about 5 minutes later as the Spartans turned the ball over and gave the Falcons a short field to run on. Guariglia caught another pass this one a 15 yarder as the Starpoint defenders could not catch him.
The Spartans offense spitted and sputtered the rest of the day. Teams played an even 3rd and 4th quarter but with less than 4 minutes left on the clock the Spartans were able to drive down deep into the Falcons end only to turn the ball over on downs as a 4th and two attempt fell short. The Spartans defense was able to cause a Falcons running back to fumble with a minute remaining but then immediately turned the ball over on the next play sealing the Spartans fate.
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Lew-Port Gets A Leg Up On The Spartans 3-0
September 9, 2006 --
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The Starpoint Spartans lost a heartbreaker to the Lew-Port Lancers in their home opener 3-0. Starpoint gave up their first points in the 4th quarter for the first time since Starpoint the end of the 2004 season. A 37-yards field goal by Lew-Port Peter Violonte was the difference as Starpoint failed to score an offensive touchdown for the second consectutive week. Kyle Gibas and Brian Clapsadle had a strong defensive game for for the Spartans.
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Starpoint Sends South A Billy Goat Beat Down
September 16, 2006 --
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The Starpoint Spartans answered the bell on Saturday as they beat the Williamsville South Billies 46-0. Starpoint scored 19 points in the 1st quarter and never looked back. Sophomore tailback Brandon Bratek in his first varsity game rushed for 178 yards on 15 carries and 2 touchdowns including a 48 yard touchdown scamper down the field in the 3rd quarter to seal the deal, Shane Canahai threw for 2 touchdowns and ran one in from 15 yards. Mike Regnet celebrated his birthday with a 14 yards TD receptions and Eric Roberts 9 yard TD pass was the other. Marc Sepanski and Brian Clapsadle each ran a TD in. Amir Billups caught a 2-point conversion, Chris Monaco had 2 extra points, while Canahai kicked another.
Defensively Jeremy Faulkner playing with a broken bones in his hand had one his best games ever. Faulkner contributed with 5 tackles an interception and half a quarterback sack. Junior Kyle Thurston also had a steller day with 7 tackles. Andy Mullen caught his first interception and Jeff Hart recovered a fumble and almost ran it in. Thanks for all the fan support especially the students who tailgated in the parking lot before the game. Our next game is at home versus the Grand Island Vikings. See you
there.
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Spartans beat Vikings 3-0
September 23, 2006 --
 0 3 The Starpoint Spartans made history Saturday by beating the hard hitting Grand Island Vikings 3-0 in a defensive slug-fest. This was Starpoint's first win over Grand Island since 1964. Both Grand Island and Starpoints' defenses stand tall for the entire game. Both trainers got a workout with players from both sides going down with various injuries. It wasn't until the nine minute mark Starpoint's Chris Monaco connected on a 19-yard field goal to give the Spartans the lead. Starpoint was able to get it down to the 2 with the aid of a 38 yard scamper by sophomore tailback Brandon Bratek.
The Spartans defense was led by middle linebacker Andy Mullen who had 7 tackles and Kyle Gibas who had 5 sacks and another tackle for a loss. Brian Clapsadle had a fumble recovery on a muffed punt that he returned for an apparent touchdown, but high school rules dictate that you cannot advance a muffed punt return.
But the real hero of the day was senior Chris Monaco who calmly booted a 19 yard field goal with nine minutes remaining in the game. The interesting thing is that he kicked the ball with his left leg. Chris had strained a quad muscle last week so he decided to try kicking left footed. Surprise, surprise it worked.
Niagara Gazette Article
Niagara Gazette Crunch Video
Chris Monaco's Historic Story
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Purple Eagles Pound The Spartans 23-7.
September 28, 2006 --
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Homecoming 2006 started and ended with a bang as the host Purple Eagles avenged last years' overtime loss with a 23-7 victory. The Spartans could only muster a second quarter 1-yard touchdown by Brandon Bratek as the Purple Eagles used a balanced offensive attack and lightning quick special teams play to boost themselves into a tie for first place on the Class "A" North with Williamsville East at 4-1.
Albion and Starpoint traded possessions in the 1st quarter then the Purple Eagles mounted a drive that the Spartans could not stop as Colby Ellis scampered in from from 13 yards out. Starpoint couldn't move the ball on offense and punted only to commit an unsportsmanlike penalty and give the Purple Eagles the ball deep in the Spartans territory. The Starpoint defenese tried hard but yielded a 1-yard touchdown run to quarterback Justin Ward.
Starpoint then roared back as Brandon Bratek rushed the ball in from one yard out. Chris Monaco added the extra point. On the ensuing kickoff Moses dashed down the middle untouched to swing the momentum back to the Purple Eagles.
The Spartans made some defensiove adjustments at half-time and stimmied the Purple Eagle offense. Albion's second half points came off a snap that went over Monacos head which he samartly kicked out of the endzone.
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Spartans win a Close One 26-21 over the Flames.
October 7, 2006 --
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The Starpoint Spartans football team sprinted out to 20-7 lead and roared back to win in the last two and a half minutes of the game to beat the Williamsville East Flames. Strong running by tailback Brandon Bratek and fullback Marc Sepanski propelled the Spartans to a come from behind victory over the Flames. Bratek finished with 161 yards on 21 carries and two touchdowns while Sepanski scored twice on two powerful runs in the first half. Sophomore sensation Joe Scibilia made his first varsity start at quarterback a memorable one going 9 for 15 and 74 yards.
Defensively the Spartans were led by Kyle Gibas and Darren Vukovic who had 10 and 9 tackles respectively. Gibas aslo contributed 2 QB sacks on the final Flames drive to seal the victory. Next up: the Kenmore East Bulldogs and Homecoming 2006.
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Sweet Home beats Starpoint 17-0.
October 23, 2006 --
 17 0 The game was going to be tough enough but throw in bad weather and missing key players the Sweet Home Panthers cruised to an easy 17-0 victory. With the victory the Panthers locked up the Class "A" North Division and head into the playoffs as a # 1 seed in Class "A". Starpoint's offense only managed 2 yards of total offense. Several QB sack contributed to the low number combined with no passing yards.
Sweet Home was held to its second lowest offensive output as they average 35 points per game heading into the contest.
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Starpoint Runs Over The Warriors 20-8
October 29, 2006 --
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The Starpoint Spartans beat the Cheektowaga Warriors 20-8 in the Class "A" Consolation Bowl Quarter-Finals. Sophomore Brandon Bratek rushed for over 200 yards and scored 2 touchdowns as the Spartans amassed 331 yards of total offense. Eric Roberts caught a 31-yard touchdown thrown by Joe Scibilia to seal the game.
After exchanging punts in the 1st quarter, Starpoint was able to mount a scoring drive as Scibilia and Bratek managed 3 consecutive first downs as the Spartans marched down the field as Bratek ran it in from 6 yards out.
The play of the game came on the next set of downs as the Cheektowaga QB broke through the line and scampered 62 yards for an apparent touchdown, but Darren Vukovic and Marc Sepanski chased him down as Vukovic tackled him on the 6 yard line. The defense then stiffened up and didn't allow the Warriors to score.
On the ensuing drive Bratek reeled of a 52 yard run and Scibilia scooted for 12 setting up Brateks second TD a 9 yard run through the heart of the Cheektowaga defense. Chris Monaco added both extra points making the score 14-0.
Cheektowaga's QB then scampered around the end for a 42-yard jaunt other to have Vukovic intercept the next Warrior pass as time expired in the 1st half.
The Warriors then fell victim to a "Hart Attack" as Jeff Hart played his best game ever as he totaled 3 tackles, 1 assist, 3 tackles for a loss of yardage, 2 QB sacks, and one pass batted down.
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Starpoint Blows Out The Flames 34-14.
November 3, 2006 --
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The Starpoint Spartans extinguished the Williamsville East Flames 2006 season as they beat them 34-14 in the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall Of Fame Class "A" Consolation Bowl Semi-Finals. The Spartans advance the bowl finals for a second consecutive year as they will face off versus the Hamburg Bulldogs at 6:00 on Tuesday November 7th at Medina's Veterans Park.
The Spartans offense was led by the sensational sophomore duo of tailback Brandon Bratek and quarterback Joe Scibilia. Bratek rushed for 147 yards on 26 carries and one touchdown, while Scibilia was 8 of 11 passing with 2 touchdown passes and he ran one in for fun.
Starpoint finished the game in grand fashion. As Williamsville East was driving after they recovered an onsides kick, East quarterback Joe Schriever threw the ball towards the endzone only to have Darren Vukovic intercept it on the 2-yard line. He then zig-zagged across the field changing directions several times picking up key blocks from Mike Regnet and out sprinted the Flames offense for a 98-yard interception return for a touchdown. A new Starpoint record. The old record was set by Bob O'Malley in 1964 when he returned one for 78 yards versus Grand Island.
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Back to Back Bowl Winners.
November 7, 2006 --
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The 2006 Starpoint Spartans Football season come to an end as the defeated the Hamburg Bulldogs 31-8 in the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Consolation Bowl Finals. This is Starpoint's second straight bowl win. Leading the way was defensive tackles Jason Robichaud and C.J. Regnet who were in the backfield all day. Robichaud ended up with 7 tackles and three more for a loss of yardage. Darren Vukovic and Marc Sepanski recovered fumbles and Brian Clapsadle intercepted the ball from his defensive end position.
Offensively the Spartans were led by Brandon Bratek who rushed for 135 yards on 24 carries and scored 2 touchdowns. Joe Scibilia was 4 of 7 passing and threw for 2 touchdowns. Mike Regnet opened the scoring as he caught and 8-yard pass in the 1st quarter. Eric Roberts also scored on a 31-yard pass. Chris Monaco was perfect on the night as he was 4 for 4 on extra points and connected on a 39-yard field goal. Monaco even kicked the last extra point with his other leg. Starpoint finishes the season 6-4 in Class "A" North
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All-League Selections
November 13, 2006 --
For the second straight year Starpoint has walked away with two important all-league selections. Kyle Gibas was chosen as the Class "A" North Defensive Player of the Year and Coach Cavagnaro was selected ad Co-Coach of the Year. As chosen by the football coaches here are Starpoint's All-League selections:
1st Team Offense: Jason Robichaud-Offensive Line
Brandon Bratek-Running Back
1st Team Defense: Kyle Gibas-Defensive Line
Darren Vukovic-Defensive Back
Chris Monaco-Punter
2nd Team Offense: C.J. Regnet-Offensive Line
2nd Team Defense: Christian Handley-Linebacker
Jeremy Faulkner-Defensive Back
Honorable Mention: Mike Regnet
Marc Sepanski
Eric Roberts
Jeff Hart
Adam Giberson
Shane Canahai
This is also the 2nd straight year that Starpoint's Defense led the league in least amount of points given up per game. Starpoint's offense finished 3rd in the league for amount of points scored.
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2006 All Western New York Football Team
December 3, 2006 --
The Buffalo News recently annouced their 2006 All Western New York Team and Starpoint was well represented. Making the team was:
Kyle Gibas-1st Team Defense-DE
Chris Monaco- 2nd Team Offense-K
Honorable Mention-Darren Vukovic-DB
Congrats to 2006 Spartan All-WNY Team!!!
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