William Floyd needed only one half of football this weekend to prove its dominance — and for Sachem East, that was one half too many.
Floyd came out of the locker room fired up and wasted no time, rolling to a 34-0 victory. All 34 points came in the first half of play as the Colonials overwhelmed Sachem East on both sides of the ball. That early onslaught proved more than enough, as the score remained unchanged the rest of the way.
The second half saw no scoring, but Floyd’s defense continued to dominate, securing the shutout and keeping Sachem East’s offense frustrated all afternoon, something they have done to two straight opponents.
Running back Ja’Quan Thomas was outstanding once again, even though his workload was light. He carried the ball just 11 times but racked up 128 yards and two touchdowns. His highlight came in the second when he broke free for a dazzling 90-yard touchdown run, the final score of the day.
Backup J.P. Galasso picked up right where Thomas left off, rushing for more than 120 yards. Aisays Wallace added 75 yards and a touchdown on only two carries, while Alex Salamone contributed with two carries of his own, totaling over 50 yards. Salamone also proved efficient in the passing game, completing both of his attempts, including a touchdown toss.
The win showcased Floyd’s depth, with multiple players contributing to a balanced offensive attack. Their defense, meanwhile, has now posted back-to-back dominant efforts. They have shut out each of their last two opponents.
Looking ahead, Floyd will host Longwood in what promises to be another key matchup. Sachem East, still searching for answers on offense, will face Lindenhurst. Notably, Sachem East has now gone seven straight quarters without scoring a touchdown, a streak they’ll look to snap quickly.