The Half Hollow Hills East football team continued its impressive surge this week, improving its record to 5-2 overall and extending its winning streak to five straight games. After a slow start to the season, the Thunderbirds have found their rhythm and are now one of the hottest teams in the league.
In their latest victory, this past weekend, Hills East defeated North Babylon 35-21 in a well-rounded performance on both sides of the ball. The defense continued its dominant stretch, holding opponents to 21 points or fewer for the sixth consecutive game. Meanwhile, the offense showcased its versatility once again, scoring 21 first half points, proving this team can win in multiple ways.
The star of the day was running back Daniel White, who rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns while also hauling in a 50-yard reception to fill his stat sheet. White has been a model of consistency all season, surpassing the 100-yard rushing mark in all but two games and recording over 90 yards in every contest.
White wasn’t alone in powering the ground game. Jayden Bryan added six carries for more than 100 yards and a touchdown, while Tony Keahey continued his efficiency with over 15 yards per carry. The balanced rushing attack overwhelmed North Babylon’s defense from start to finish.
Quarterback Vincent Banculli also delivered a strong performance, throwing a touchdown pass while contributing on defense with nine tackles and two forced turnovers. His two-way effort helped seal another key win for the Thunderbirds.
With one game left in the regular season, Hills East will look to keep its momentum rolling as it heads to Commack this upcoming weekend. A victory would give the Thunderbirds their sixth straight win and solidify their standing as one of the most dangerous teams heading into the postseason.