The Sayville football team had a scare this week, but when all was said and done, they remained undefeated and improved their season record to a perfect 7-0.
Quarterback Patrick Coan led the way in the 28-14 win over East Hampton. Coan needed just 12 completions to throw for over 200 yards and three touchdowns. He also added a rushing score, capping off an impressive all-around performance.
His main target, receiver Luke Neugebauer, had a huge day with eight receptions for nearly 200 yards and two touchdowns.
Sayville’s offense spread the ball around effectively as well. Jake Arato hauled in a deep 60-yard pass, while Colin Darling caught another touchdown strike. On the ground, Timmy Holahan turned in a workhorse effort, rushing for over 100 yards while chewing up the clock and consistently moving the chains.
With the win, Sayville has now captured seven straight victories in a variety of ways. The Golden Flashes have scored over 40 points in four different games, including twice putting up 56. Their season high came in a dominant 62-point outburst against Hauppauge.
Just as impressive has been Sayville’s defense, which has been rock-solid throughout the year. The unit has held five of its seven opponents to two touchdowns or fewer, combining strong tackling with disciplined coverage.
As the regular season nears its close, Sayville looks every bit the powerhouse they were projected to be at the start of the year. The offense is balanced, the defense is disciplined, and the team’s confidence continues to grow each week.
Sayville will now look to finish the regular season with an unblemished record as they hit the road for their season finale against West Islip next week. A win there would send them into the playoffs as the top seed and the clear team to beat.