Tottenville held a one-point lead with 10 seconds left. Curtis quarterback Vinzent Canzoneri stepped up in the pocket but was sacked by Pirates defensive end Jaden Innocent. Curtis had no timeouts, the clock ran out, and a sold-out crowd in Staten Island erupted.

Tottenville’s offense has been winning games the past few years. But now it’s the Pirates’ defense — including Innocent, who was constantly in the backfield — making the difference.

“He’s come a long way from never having played football until his sophomore year,” Tottenville coach Brian Neville said. “We found him in the hallways, and now he has a chance to play at the next level. He’s one of the best rushers in the city, and I credit his position coach.”

Innocent had two sacks on the final drive to lead visiting Tottenville p

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