Somers defeats Mamaroneck 20-13 in season opening football game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 1:26 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Somers opened its football season on September 3 with a 20-13 victory over Mamaroneck at Mamaroneck. The game featured rushing touchdowns from Luke Balancia, Jayden Abruzese, and quarterback Tristan Iglesias. Despite facing a 14-point deficit, Mamaroneck struggled to overcome the gap in the final period. The Somers defense secured the win by forcing two fourth-quarter turnovers on downs in the red zone, including a final stop with 39 seconds left. Defensive back Cameron Violante recorded two interceptions and broke up two passes in the end zone to protect the lead, including a critical deflection with 1:02 remaining. Somers coach Anthony DeMatteo noted the team's ability to maintain grit throughout the contest despite early mistakes.
- •Somers defeated Mamaroneck 20-13 on September 3.
- •Luke Balancia, Jayden Abruzese, and Tristan Iglesias scored rushing touchdowns for Somers.
- •Cameron Violante recorded two interceptions and two pass breakups for the Somers defense.
- •Somers forced two fourth-quarter turnovers on downs to preserve the win.
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Somers pulls out tough 20-13 football opener win over Mamaroneck
"Somers opened its football season with a 20-13 win over host Mamaroneck on Sept. 3
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