September 20, 2011

Recap: Sayville versus Islip

The Game at A Glance: Even though the score doesn’t indicate it (35-14) this was a really good football game between two schools separated by only 7 miles. The score was 14-14 at the end of the half that came on all big plays. The game remained that way until Sayville got a break on an Islip penalty and eventually won by a score of 35-14. I’m sure these teams will meet again in the playoffs.

First Half Highlights: With 1:49 to go in the 1^st quarter Sayville scored on a screen pass from Ferreira to Sirico. In the second quarter it was all about the big play as Islip scored  on a huge run by Sabbatino and a big pass play from Sabbatino to Hannon. Sayville scored on a drive culminated with a score by Haggart. Score at the end of the half Sayville 14 Islip 14

Second Half Highlights: With the score still 14-14 midway through the 3^rd quarter Sayville was facing a 3^rd down play and did not get first down, however Islip got hit with an illegal participation penalty which kept the drive going. On 3^rd and 20 Haggart had the ball stripped from his hands, however he got the ball back and hit Hannon for a 68 yard TD which turned the game towards Sayville and gave them a big lift. Early in the 4^th quarter Haggart broke free on a 48 yard run that Islip just couldn’t bounce back from. The final score was Sayville 35 Islip 14.

Play Of The Game: There are 2 plays of the game; the penalty by Islip on 3^rd down and the broken play in which Ferreira hit Hannon on a 68 TD pass

Game Balls: Sayville’s stars were Ferreira, Haggart, Hannon and defense. Islip’s stars were Sabbatino, Maher & defense

Audibles: Coaches’ Hoss (Sayville) and Lynch (Islip) rivalry go back to their playing days. One thing I must say, they’re competitive but without a doubt the way their teams play you know they respect each other’s program.