SSHS dominates Homecoming

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Half time at homecoming had much to cheer about.

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There were many families and friends watching the homecoming game, everyone was excited.

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The Cyclones played hard and defeated Herricks 21-7.

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Southside Cyclones on their way to play.

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The South Side High School Cyclones wowed the hometown crowd at the Homecoming game on Oct. 12, defeating Herricks 21-7.

Alex Pickett scored a touchdown after a run, and Steven DiMare and Michael Nunziato scored after both caught passes from Paul Pandolfi.

“It was a great team effort,” said Coach Phil Onesto. “We ran the ball very well. I think we ran for over 200 yards in the game.”

Onesto also praised the team’s defense, which only let one touchdown through. “Alex Weiss did a great job,” Onesto said. He also praised Kevin Rafferty, calling him the “heart and soul” of the Cyclones’s defense.

After the Cyclones won the game, Danny Collins, a team member with Down syndrome, threw a touchdown pass to Stephen Parker. “. He’s there every single day at practice,” Onesto said of Collins. “He’s a real member of the team.”