It was a cold and windy Halloween night at Fred Fusaro Alumni Stadium, but that didn’t stop Sachem North from extending their season-long winning streak.
Sachem North celebrated Senior Night in style, defeating Central Islip 28-6 and sending their fans home happy after a complete team effort.
With the win, North has now extended their winning streak to four games and improved their overall season record to 6 wins and just two losses, closing the regular season with strong momentum heading into the playoffs.
Jake Spera once again powered the offense, carrying the ball 15 times for over 100 yards and scoring two touchdowns. His combination of strength and vision kept the chains moving all night. The Thunderbirds’ ground game was relentless, with Tyler Jerome adding 30 rushing yards and a touchdown, while quarterback Luke LaRocca contributed nearly 30 yards on the ground along with a score of his own.
In total, four players combined for nearly 180 rushing yards and all four of the team’s touchdowns. With such dominant play up front, Sachem North didn’t need to rely heavily on the passing game, completing just two of four attempts through the air.
Defensively, the Thunderbirds continued their stellar play, limiting Central Islip to just one score. The defense came up big with an interception, a sack, and a blocked kick, showcasing the kind of complete effort that has defined their recent success.
Sachem North now heads into the postseason on a four-game roll, having allowed no more than two touchdowns in each of their last three contests. In fact, they’ve held all but one opponent this season to 21 points or fewer — a testament to their toughness, discipline, and determination on both sides of the ball.
The Thunderbirds look ready to make a deep playoff run in Suffolk County.