VIDEO: Mepham's Nick White to Play in Empire Challenge Football Game

Mepham's Nick White will play in the annual Empire Challenge all-star football game Tuesday, June 21 at Hofstra University.

White, who will play defensive back in the game, will represent Long Island on the gridiron one last time as they look to beat the New York City team in the game meant to raise awareness for cystic fibrosis and youth football for the Boomer Esiason Foundation.

“This is a great honor, especially representing my team,” he said. “I feel grateful for this.”

White, a three-year varsity letter winner at Mepham, will be playing college football at Widener University in Philadelphia.

There have been six other players from Mepham who have been selected to the game since its inception 16 years ago. He's the first since 2003 to be chosen.

The Long Island team has been holding its practices at Sachem High School North this week and will pick up at Hofstra in the days prior to the contest.

Stay tuned to Patch.com for coverage leading up to the event and updates on game day.