They led Farmingdale football back to glory and the program's first Nassau Conference I championship in five seasons.
Now the players behind the remarkable run are getting their due.
Five Dalers were named to the Class AA All-State football team Wednesday, selected by the New York State Sportswriters Association.
Two-way lineman Mike Sinatro was picked to the to All-State second team.
Running back / linebacker Kevin Petit-Frere was named to the fourth team.
Honorable mention honors went to: Linebacker Ryan Feiner, kicker Zach Kolodny and lineman Chris Tomasetti.
2012 Season: Results
One season after missing the playoffs, the Dalers went 10-2 and , to claim the county title. Floyd ran past Farmingdale, 31-14, for the Long Island Class I crown.
Coach Buddy Krumenacker also won his 210th game. Krumenacker was named Nassau Coach of the Year by Newsday.
Sinatro and Feiner were also Newsday All-Long Island selections.
The Nassau Gridiron Dinner is Jan. 18 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.