The Huntington Blue Devils will face off against the Northport Tigers at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Friday, Huntington earned a 21-14 victory over Connetquot.
Meanwhile, Northport strolled into their game on Saturday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They enjoyed a cozy 21-7 win over Newfield. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' New York football rankings (they are ranked 135th, while the Wolverines are ranked 349th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Northport's win came from a few key players Huntington will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Luke Loiacono, who rushed for 58 yards and one TD on only eight carries, and also picked up 35 receiving yards and one score. Simon Blissett was another key player, throwing for 102 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
One reason for the win was Northport's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece. Thomas McGovern was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, forcing one fumble, and making nine total tackles.
Northport's victory bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Huntington, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Huntington might still be hurting after the 27-6 defeat they got from Northport in their previous meeting back in September of 2024. Will the Blue Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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