Ward Melville defeated William Floyd 22-21 in one of the most thrilling high school football games we've seen.
With first place in Division 1 on the line, William Floyd coach Paul Longo decided to roll the dice. Who could blame him because of his historic record against the Patriots. Longo has never lost to the Patriots in East Setauket in his 30-year career and he has beaten them for decades, losing just twice in 22 tries.
But Ward Melville said this year would be different.
It felt like history would repeat it self as the Patriots had watched a late lead evaporating as running back Ja’Quan Thomas scored to tie the game. The teams exchanged late touchdowns in the final minutes as everyone was on the edge of their seats as Floyd scored. Down 22-21, Longo decided to go for the win.
It was time to go for two and William Floyd's AJ Cannet stepped back to pass, rather than run it up the gut, and Matt Hubbard became a hero with a pass deflection in the end zone.
Ward Melville has a big day on defense with multiple turnovers and the biggest play of the day fittingly came on a defensive play.
The Patriots now sit atop Division 1 with a 5-0 record while the loss drops William Floyd to 4-1.