THROGGS NECK, N.Y. – Head Coach Clayton Kendrick-Holmes of the Maritime Football team announced the captains for the 2016 edition of the Privateer program.
 
Earning the distinction of captains this season will be a trio of seniors and one junior. Senior wide receiver Nick Fischetti (Seaford, N.Y./Seaford), line backer Kendal Parker (Evans, Ga./Lakeside), defensive back Brian Price (New York, N.Y./Wadleigh), and junior offensive lineman Thomas Korwan (Wantagh, N.Y./Wantagh) will lead the team this season.

"I am very proud of the captains that our team selected," commented Kendrick-Holmes. "We have a team full of guys that are leaders and Nick, Brian, Kendal and Tom are the cream of the crop in this area. They have been successful on and off the field and will bring focus and direction to our players throughout the season."
 
Already a leader on campus, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee President Fischetti adds team captain to his resume beginning this football season. Fischetti, who was a running back last season, accumulated 378 yards on the ground on 79 attempts while scoring four touchdowns. Through the air, Fischetti caught 15 passes for 264 yards as he also caught a pair of touchdowns. As a junior he also threw for two touchdowns as he converted on all three of his passing attempts.
 
Parker made an immediate impact in his first season for the Privateers as a junior in 2015. In his first season, he helped anchor the front seven of the defense as he totaled 92 tackles, including 50 unassisted tackles. He also amassed 4.5 tackles for a loss in yardage, including one sack. On the season, Parker also had a pair of interceptions from the middle of the field. Parker was an Eastern Collegiate Football All-Conference player a season ago.
 
Price was amongst the team leaders in tackles with 57 during his junior season. He accumulated 43 solo tackles and 14 assisted tackles, which includes a pair of tackles for a loss in yardage. Halfway through last season he added the role of kick returner to his repertoire and picked up 325 yards on 13 returns, including a season-best 52-yard return. He was selected as an All-Conference pick as both a defensive back and a return specialist.
 
After earning All-Conference accolades as a sophomore, Korwan will serve as the team's lone junior captain during the 2016 season. Korwan helped the offensive line pave the way for league-leading 253.7 yards per game on the ground last season. The pair was also part of line that led league in 3rd down (41%) and 4th down (60%) conversion success. The right guard helped amass 372.2 Yards per Game on offense, which was third best in the league.
 
Maritime opens its 2016 season on Saturday, September 3, when the team travels to Castine, Maine for a date with the Maine Maritime Mariners. Kickoff is slated for 12 p.m. on Ritchie Field.