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BLIND BROOK TROJANS
Coach: Drew Cicoria (5th season)
Class: C
Record: 6-1, 5-1 league
Seed: 4
Preseason rank: 10 (out of 14)
Path to a title: Blind Brook will travel to play Bronxville, the two-time champs and reigning state champions, in the semifinals on Saturday. The winner will play for the Section 1 title on November 5 at Mahopac High School against either Dobbs Ferry or Woodlands.
Regular season results
| Year | Record | Result |
| 2006 | 4-4 | Lost to Dobbs Ferry in quarterfinals |
| 2007 | 1-7 | Did not qualify |
| 2008 | 1-7 | Did not qualify |
| 2009 | 5-3 | Did not qualify |
| 2010 | 2-6 | Did not qualify |
Section 1 championships: 0
Regular season results
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| 9/10 | Woodlands | W 28-13 |
| 9/17 | at Lincoln Hall | W 37-0 |
| 9/23 | Palisade Prep | W 35-14 |
| 10/1 | at Haldane | L 44-13 |
| 10/6 | Dover | W 36-20 |
| 10/15 | at Rye Neck | W 14-6 |
| 10/22 | at Valhalla | W 41-12 |
Marquee victory: Beating Woodlands on opening day turned out to be a far bigger win than anyone expected at the time. Woodlands has won six straight and is also headed to the Class C playoffs. The game set the groundwork for a Blind Brook offense that’s averaging nearly 30 points per game.
Playmakers
Jaime Ketchebaw, Sr., QB/DB: Playing in Class C, few people really appreciate what type of athlete Ketchebaw is. He does just about everything for the Trojans and is a leader on offense and defense.
Joe Joyce, SE/DB: Joyce is another solid athlete for the Trojans. He’s a sure-handed receiver and quality coverman who can come up and stop the run.
Jon Kulick, Sr. RB/LB: The veteran provides a level of toughness to the Blind Brook defense. Although not big, he’s not afraid to come up and make a hit on opposing fullbacks.
Josh Portin, Sr., TE/LB: Portin has matured dramatically in his three varsity seasons and is a reliable two-way starter. Solid blocker and tackler.
Jaime Zazlav, Sr., G/DE: Blind Brook’s most active and mobile lineman is very good out in space and as a lead blocker. He’s tenacious in his pursuit on the defensive line.
Unsung heroes
Brennan Schaenman, Jr., T/DT: At 6-foot-6, 235 takes up a lot of space on both sides of the Blind Brook line. He’s the type of lineman you need when you go up against Bronxville.
Mike Kulick, Sr., Ath./DB: The twin brother of Jon, Mike does a little bit of everything. Opposing defenses always have to be mindful of where he’s lining up because of his big-play potential.
Playoff outlook
What must go right: Simply put, Blind Brook is going to have to catch some breaks. Bronxville is playing so well, flying high after its blowout win over Class A Pearl River, which came into the game unbeaten. The Trojans cannot turn it over and will need contributions on defense and special teams to have a realistic shot.
Who must step up: Jaime Ketchebaw. The lead of the offense, Ketchebaw is one capable of making things happen on the run or with his arm. A big game out of him is vital for the Trojans to advance.
Devaney’s take: Blind Brook is probably the biggest underdog going into the weekend. The Trojans don’t care either way. They have faith after a stellar regular season. Nobody will expect them to even contend with Bronxville. Carefree and loose is not a bad way to play.
Email Kevin Devaney Jr. at kdevaney@cablevision.com
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