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Rockland Native & San Fransisco 49ers Coach Deuce Schwartz Headed to the Super Bowl

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ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – Native of Rockland County, New York and San Fransisco 49ers Coach Deuce Schwartz is headed to the Super Bowl!

Deuce Schwartz grew up in the Village of Suffern and played High School Football for Suffern HS before heading to Union College. He is in his second season as a 49ers offensive quality control coach. He joined the 49ers after spending the 2021 season as a defensive analyst at the University of Missouri.

San Francisco’s offense was led in 2022 by WR Brandon Aiyuk and RB Christian McCaffrey, who was acquired in a mid-season trade. Aiyuk registered 1,015 receiving yards and eight touchdowns, giving him the first 1,000-yard season of his career. McCaffrey registered 1,210 scrimmage yards and 11 touchdowns after joining the team in Week 7. San Francisco saw three starting quarterbacks during the season, with rookie QB Brock Purdy becoming the team’s starter in Week 13. The 49ers offense remained explosive, as the team ranked fifth in the NFL in yards per game (365.6) and averaged 5.9 yards per play, the fourth-highest mark in the league.

In November of 2022, he gave the gift of life as a Marrow Registry stem cell donor to a man who overcame Acute Myeloid Leukemia thanks to a peripheral blood stem cell transplant from Deuce.

All of us in Rockland County are very proud of Deuce and much success in the Super Bowl!

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Pearl River’s Drew Fortescue Scores First NHL Point, Earns Third Star in Rangers Debut

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March 29, 2026

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Pearl River native Drew Fortescue made a memorable debut with the New York Rangers, recording his first NHL point and earning third star honors in his first game with the team.

Fortescue, a defenseman and Rockland County native, contributed to the Rangers’ performance by notching an assist, marking his first official point at the NHL level. His strong showing on both ends of the ice helped him stand out in his debut, ultimately being named the game’s third star.

A product of Pearl River, Fortescue’s journey to the NHL has been closely followed by the local community. Known for his steady defensive play and hockey IQ, he developed through the junior and collegiate ranks before earning his opportunity at the professional level.

Earning a point in his first NHL appearance is a significant milestone for any player, and being recognized as one of the game’s top performers makes the moment even more notable.

Fortescue’s debut represents not only a personal achievement, but also a proud moment for Pearl River and Rockland County, as another local athlete reaches the NHL stage.

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Rangers Add Pearl River Native Drew Fortescue on Entry-Level Deal

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The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with defenseman Drew Fortescue on a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced. The deal was confirmed by Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury.

Fortescue, 20, recently completed his season with the Boston College Eagles men’s ice hockey, where he recorded four goals and 10 assists for a career-high 14 points in 36 games. Among Boston College defensemen, he ranked second in goals and third in assists and total points.

A native of Pearl River, New York, Fortescue appeared in 112 games over three seasons with Boston College, totaling 33 points (8 goals, 25 assists). During the 2024–25 season, he set a career high with 11 assists and posted a plus-28 rating, which was tied for seventh among all NCAA skaters and ranked second on the team.

On the international stage, Fortescue represented Team USA at the IIHF World Junior Championship in both 2024 and 2025. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound defenseman also competed for the U.S. National U18 team in 2023 and the U17 team in 2022. He earned gold medals at both World Junior Championships and the U18 Championship.

Fortescue was originally selected by the Rangers in the third round, 90th overall, of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

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