Football Game Preview: Hauppauge Eagles vs. Half Hollow Hills West Colts + How To Watch

The Hauppauge Eagles will square off against the Half Hollow Hills West Colts at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses for Hauppauge and five for Half Hollow Hills West dating back to last season.

It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 62-14, which was the final score in Hauppauge's tilt against Sayville on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York football rankings (they are ranked 258th, while the Golden Flashes are ranked 18th).

Despite the loss, Hauppauge got top-tier performance from Liam Oconnor, who rushed for 145 yards and two scores on only six carries.

Meanwhile, Half Hollow Hills West scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They lost to Westhampton Beach on the road by a 35-18 margin.

Hauppauge's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Half Hollow Hills West, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.

Hauppauge was taken down by Half Hollow Hills West 47-17 in their previous matchup back in September of 2024. Thankfully for the Eagles, Joseph Filardi (who rushed for 112 yards and three TDs on only five carries, and also threw for 202 yards and a pair of touchdowns on perfect 10-for-10 passing) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.