Hempstead vs. Valley Stream Central

Joshua Rogers of Valley Stream Central rushes for a first down during a Nassau Conference I football game against Hempstead at Valley Stream Central on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

Jakkai Stith, Hempstead quarterback, finds daylight and runs for a gain during the first quarter of a Nassau Conference I football game against host Valley Stream Central on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

Charlie Jimenez of Hempstead, right, gets congratulated by teammate Jamir Andrews after making a reception for a touchdown late in the second quarter of a Nassau Conference I football game against host Valley Stream Central on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

Jakkai Stith, Hempstead quarterback, throws for an eight-yard touchdown during the closing moments of the second quarter in a Nassau Conference I football game at Valley Stream Central on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

Jakkai Stith, Hempstead quarterback, left, sells a hand off to Dwayne Meadors before rushing for a first down on the Tigers' first play from scrimmage in a Nassau Conference I football game against host Valley Stream Central on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

Matt Ali, Hempstead football head coach, watches from the sideline during a Nassau Conference I football game against host Valley Stream Central on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

Matt Ali, Hempstead football head coach, watches from the sideline during a Nassau Conference I football game against host Valley Stream Central on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

Thomas Schiavo, Valley Stream Central football head coach, speaks with his staff during a Nassau Conference I football game against Hempstead at Valley Stream Central on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

Jakkai Stith, Hempstead quarterback, left, throws under pressure from Jerome Nembhard of Valley Stream Central during the second quarter of a Nassau Conference I football game at Valley Stream Central on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

Charlie Jimenez of Hempstead, right, gets congratulated by teammate Pedro Bonilla after making a reception for a touchdown late in the second quarter of a Nassau Conference I football game against host Valley Stream Central on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

Joshua Rogers of Valley Stream Central, right, rushes for a first down during a Nassau Conference I football game against Hempstead at Valley Stream Central on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.