The three-time defending Suffolk IV champion Bayport-Blue Point Phantoms are back in form after an up-and-down regular season. The Phantoms had an unusual record by their own high standards — not bad by anyone else’s measure, but a reminder of just how dominant this program has been in recent years.
Despite two losses during the regular season, Bayport-Blue Point looks every bit as dangerous heading into the playoffs as Suffolk County has come to expect. The Phantoms closed out their regular season in emphatic fashion, rushing for an incredible 450 yards in a 56-28 win over Miller Place to put an exclamation point on their year.
Senior running back Colin Clark led the charge, finishing with more than 160 yards and four touchdowns on 20 carries. He was the focal point of the offense all day, repeatedly breaking tackles and finding space behind the Phantoms’ dominant offensive line. Collin Reyer also had a huge performance, running for nearly 140 yards and three touchdowns on just 13 carries, giving Bayport-Blue Point a lethal one-two punch in the backfield.
The offensive line — long a strength of this program — opened massive holes all afternoon, wearing down the Miller Place defense and showcasing the physical, disciplined style that has defined the Phantoms’ dynasty over the past several seasons.
With the 56-28 victory, Bayport-Blue Point finished the regular season with a 7-2 record and plenty of momentum heading into the postseason. Next up, the Phantoms will face second-seeded Mount Sinai in the Suffolk IV semifinals — a matchup that promises to be one of the most anticipated games of the year as Bayport-Blue Point looks to continue its championship reign. The Phantoms might be in an unfamiliar place as the three seed but they aren't taking anyone by surprise, they are the standard in Suffolk County football.