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Port Jefferson Football Duo Earn All-State Honors
The Earl L. Vandermeulen High School seniors received the honor from the New York State Sportswriters Association.
PORT JEFFERSON, NY — Sam Florio and Aidan Kaminska, seniors at Earl L. Vandermeulen High School, received All-State football honors from the New York State Sportswriters Association. Kaminska received second team All-State honors, while Florio received All-State honorable mention honors.
Florio had 841 yards passing, 601 yards rushing and 20 touchdowns for the Royals this season. Kaminska recorded a school record with 62 receptions for 1,078 yards and 14 touchdowns. Kaminska is also second in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s record books for 17 receptions in a single game, a feat he accomplished in a game against Mount Sinai this season.
"These are two of the most dynamic players to ever come through Port Jefferson football," coach Andrew Cosci said via press release. "Sam is a two-time All-County player and plans to continue his football career in college next year. Aidan is going on to play lacrosse at UMASS Amherst. Both athletes have been important players for this program and will be hard to replace."
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