Warwick Football Defeats Wallkill Wildcats Rally from 14 – 0 in Homecoming Win

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By Gregory Sirico

Warwick Football rallied from a 14 – 0 halftime deficit to defeat Wallkill for a come from behind Homecoming 2023 win. Great defense to end the half including a goal line  tackle at the one foot line by seniors’ Jake Rooney and Nicky Sirico kept the Wildcats in striking distance as the first half came to a close.  Special Teams were outstanding as Wyatt Vreeland (Jr) blocked a punt recovered by Connor Brogan (Sr).

Warwick came out of the half and scored a touchdown on a drive with a key completion to senior Latrell Willis.  Latrell carried the ball across the goal line and then added the two point conversion to cut the lead to 14 – 8.  QB Wils Siebert connected with Dylan Sullivan (Jr) for a 40 yard TD strike and then kicked through the point after attempt to put the Wildcats up 15 – 14.  Wallkill jumped ahead late in the 4th quarter 21 – 15 but another Siebert to Willis pass and then conversion put the Wildcats ahead 22 – 21. Sr Captain Johnny Accardo ended the game with a 4th down interception at midfield.  Jake Rooney led all defenders with 10 solo tackles and 5 assists, followed by Grant Havell with 14 total tackles and NIcky Sirico who had 4 tackles and 3 assists..  

Wils Siebert threw for 187 yards and 2 TD’s.  Latrell Willis led all receivers with 100 yards on 8 catches.  Anthony Mazza had three receptions for 47 yards.  Dylan and Ryan Sullivan combined for 120 all purpose yards. Warwick improves to 4 – 2 and will be back home on October 20th taking on Class A Section Defending Champion Our Lady of Lourdes in Class A play.  Kick – Off is scheduled for 7 PM.

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Ryan Sullivan (16) and Dylan Sullivan (15 celebrate 4th quarter TD reception in Homecoming win. Photo by Tom Bushey (permission to use granted)

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