The Sayville community was filled with school spirit and a strong sense of tradition during its annual high school homecoming celebration — but it was on the field where the best show of all took place.
The streets were packed with Sayville Public Schools students as a vibrant parade snaked its way through the community. Students showcased their class pride with creatively designed banners and floats, drawing cheers from families and residents who lined the streets. Members of the Sayville High School cheer squad, dance team, and marching band also entertained the enthusiastic crowd.
That turned out to be just the warmup, as the Golden Flashes put on an offensive clinic, defeating their rivals from Islip High School, 56-35.
Quarterback Patrick Coan went 7-for-11, throwing for just under 100 yards and two touchdown passes. He didn't have to do much through the air though because he also rushed for nearly 140 yards and a score.
The dominant ground game continued with some great offensive line play. Running back Timmy Holahan matched Coan's effort on the ground, rushing for nearly 140 yards himself and adding two touchdown runs, while Cole Cantarella continued the ground assault with a touchdown run of his own.
Gabe Bethea and Jake Arato caught Coan’s two touchdown passes as the scoring barrage continued. Even the special teams unit got in on the scoring fun when Ben Kloska blocked a punt allowing Ryan Linker to return it 25 yards for another Sayville touchdown.
Since homecoming, Sayville has continued to roll through the season, remaining perfect on the year. This explosive offense has proven to be one of the best in the county, scoring 30 or more points in every game played — including two 56-point performances and an incredible 62-point outing on the road against Hauppauge just one week ago.