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We still saw all the typical homecoming events despite the rain as the High School’s kickline team performed at halftime, the homecoming court was introduced to the fans, and school spirit was very abundant throughout the event
After a quiet first quarter where both teams battled the elements, The Flaming Arrows jumped out to a 6-0 lead early in the second quarter as junior quarterback AJ Vurchio found Jeyden Holt open for a 13 yard touchdown reception.
Connetquot was able to get the offense going late in the second half. Nick Pepitone found a man open on a 30 yard reception that set up the t-birds at the 7 yard line with a goal to go scenario.
They would capitalize two plays later with a two yard rushing touchdown by Javon Barnwell to tie the game. An extra point by kicker Michael Catera gave Connetquot a lead with 4:07 left in the first half.
The T-Birds kept the onslaught going as their defense would force another 3 and out. The offense hurried down the field with the clock not being in their favor and Pepitone would find a wide open Matt Kutchma for a 47 Yard touchdown to give his team a 14-6 lead with 25 seconds left in the half.
Kutchma had a big day for the T-Birds as he had 5 receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown during the Connetquot Victory.
As the rain continued to come down heavier by the minute, it appeared to not affect the Connetquot offense, who would increase their lead in the third quarter thanks to Javon Barnwell who found his way back into the endzone as he scored on a 2 yard rushing touchdown to make it a 21-6 lead for the T-Birds.
In the fourth quarter, Nick Pepitone would put an exclamation point on the day for Connetquot as he would run for a 28 yard touchdown to put the game out of reach and give the T-Birds a 28-6 lead.
Pepitone had himself a day on both sides of the ball for Connetquot. On offense, he threw for 203 yards and a passing touchdown while adding for 70 yards on the ground and a rushing touchdown Peptone added seven tackles and pass breakup on defense, proving to everyone he can get the job done on both sides of the ball
Sachem East would score a touchdown as time was winding down in the fourth quarter as Frankie Rom would score on a 1 yard touchdown to make it a 28-12 game, which is what the score would be at the end of the game.
The Flaming Arrows now fall to 2-3 and they look to get back on track next week as they take on the Bay Shore Marauders on Friday, October 13th at 3:00 pm.