William Floyd's Ja'Quan Thomas has begun the 2025 season the same way he ended last year, and that is by racking up yards and looking as impressive as ever.
Thomas led Floyd to a 21-20 opening day, overtime win over Sachem North. Ja'Quan Thomas was the focal point of the two-time defending Suffolk I champions last year when he led Long Island in rushing with 2,594 yards and 37 touchdowns.
This season it was much of the same as Thomas ran for 180 yards on the ground and three touchdowns. Thomas also showed his versatility as a pass catcher with 45 yards out of the back field. The offensive line opened up big holes all day as Aisays Wallace also ran for over 50 yards on just 3 carries as the ground and pound approach proved just enough for the victory.
Sachem got off to a good start and led 7-0 after the first and went into the locker room tied at the half. They played neck and neck with the impressive Floyd squad, but in the end fell just short.
That has been a theme now as the Colonials have won 10 of the last 11 meetings between these teams.
Floyd now takes on Brentwood this weekend at home, while Sachem North will hit the road and travel to Whitman.