Jon Mullaly's big receiving effort lifts Sachem North past Longwood
Jon Mullaly of Sachem North races to the end zone after a reception in the first quarter of a Suffolk Division I footbakk matchup against Longwood on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 in Lake Ronkonkoma. Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.
Sachem North coach Dave Caputo called Saturday’s matchup with Longwood a “DNA game.”
A game that would show what his players were made of.
Jon Mullaly responded with the best game of his varsity career.
The junior receiver had eight receptions for 168 yards and three touchdowns in a breakout performance as host Sachem North defeated Longwood, 42-21, in Suffolk I Saturday.
“Not every game on the schedule is a DNA game,” Caputo said. “When Sachem plays Longwood, it’s a DNA game. We asked our guys to respond. Is it in your DNA to be a true football player, a true Sachem football player? And I think you saw it on the field today.”
For more on this Suffolk I matchup, check out Jared Valluzzi's game story.
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