High School SportsPublished: Nov. 29, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Tottenville’s Nic Constantino celebrates after a long reception in the first quarter against Erasmus Hall in a PSAL matchup under the lights at Tottenville High School on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)Staten Island Advance
The PSAL 4A Conference city championship game between No. 1 seed Tottenville and No. 2 Erasmus Hall will take place Sunday at 1 p.m. at Midwood HS in Brooklyn.
The Pirates will be vying for their third PSAL city crown, while the Dutchmen will be shooting for their seventh.
Here are some quick hits for Sunday’s game. See the full preview story here.
Tottenville head coach Brian Neville is seeking his first PSAL 4A city championship in three title outings vs. Erasmus.Erasmus is a perennial powerhouse with six PSAL city crowns, including one over Tottenville in 2023.Neville has an impressive 80-32 record in 10 seasons, and a championship would elevate him alongside former legendary coach Jim Munson, who won the program’s previous two titles.The teams’ regular-season meeting was a thriller: Tottenville won 38-35, stopping Erasmus inside the 5-yard line in the final seconds. Neville says that outcome doesn’t matter now.Neville’s undefeated 12-0 Pirates want to avoid another shootout: Erasmus (9-2) is extremely explosive offensively.Erasmus threats include QB Kendu Brown (1,182 passing yards, 14 TDs), WR Justus Murray (538 yards, 6 TDs), and RBs Ameir Morrow and Richaurd Dobbin.Neville stresses disciplined tackling, gap integrity, and strong coverage to slow Erasmus’ balanced, fast, physical offense.Tottenville’s offense has been prolific, averaging 36.3 points per game with strong balance:QB Justin McGuire: 1,426 yards, 19 TDs, only 2 INTsWR Nic Constantino: 30 catches, 667 yards, 7 TDsRB Tyshawn Bent: 928 yards, 11 TDsRB Kory Brown: 636 yards, 13 TDsNeville emphasizes eliminating turnovers and penalties to avoid giving Erasmus extra possessions.Erasmus’ defense is usually strong but struggled last week, giving up 300+ passing yards and 3 TDs to Curtis in a 44-27 win.Neville is 2-10 against Erasmus during his tenure; he praises their coaching, talent, size, speed, and overall depth.Erasmus’ six city titles tie them for second all-time with Susan Wagner and Bayside; Curtis leads with eight. Tottenville is making its eighth title-game appearance and enters with a 2-5 championship record.
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