The Commack High School boys soccer team defeated powerhouse Brentwood, 2-1, in an intense Suffolk Class AAA championship match to capture the program’s first county title since 2020.
The Cougars, led by head coach Don Graham, have enjoyed an absolutely remarkable season, losing just once all year while compiling a 17-1-1 overall record, including 14-1-1 in league play. The victory over Brentwood capped a dominant campaign defined by discipline, teamwork, and consistent performances on both sides of the field.
Commack jumped ahead early in the title game when Ethan Mendez scored off a corner kick, giving the Cougars an early 1-0 advantage. Brentwood responded midway through the first half to even the match, but Commack’s defense, anchored by goalkeeper Ryan Leone and center backs Liam O’Connor and Anthony DiMarco, refused to bend the rest of the way.
In the second half, forward Michael Esposito delivered what proved to be the game-winning goal on a brilliant counterattack, slotting the ball past the Brentwood keeper with just under 15 minutes to play. From there, the Cougars held strong, fending off a late Brentwood surge to secure the county crown.
Commack began the season as hot as anyone in the country. They went from September 3rd until October 21st without losing a game. On the season their defense was nearly unstoppable. They held every team they faced to two goals or less and only two teams all season scored two. This defense also accounted for a dominant ten shutouts.
With the county title secured, Commack will now advance to face Herricks in the Long Island Championship on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Islip High School. A win would send the Cougars to the New York State Final Four and solidify what has already been one of the most successful seasons in program history.