Long Island Class III championship: East Islip vs. South Side

Matt Ferraro of East Islip runs the ball in for a touchdown on the first play of the Long Island Class III championship football game against South Side at Shuart Stadium, Hofstra University, on Friday, November 24, 2023.

East Islip is up 6-0 against South Side on Matt Ferraro’s (11) touchdown during the Long Island Class III championship football game at Shuart Stadium, Hofstra University, on Friday, November 24, 2023.

East Islip quarterback Thomas Costarelli runs the ball during the Long Island Class III championship football game against South Side at Shuart Stadium, Hofstra University, on Friday, November 24, 2023.

Connor Junior of East Islip comes up with the fumble recovery during the Long Island Class III championship football game against South Side at Shuart Stadium, Hofstra University, on Friday, November 24, 2023.

East Islip quarterback Thomas Costarelli puts up the pass during the Long Island Class III championship football game against South Side at Shuart Stadium, Hofstra University, on Friday, November 24, 2023.

East Islip quarterback Thomas Costarelli rolls out to pass during the Long Island Class III championship football game against South Side at Shuart Stadium, Hofstra University, on Friday, November 24, 2023.

Ryan Parker of East Islip react to his tackle during the Long Island Class III championship football game against South Side at Shuart Stadium, Hofstra University, on Friday, November 24, 2023.

Justin Singh puts South Side on the scoreboard during the Long Island Class III championship football game against East Islip at Shuart Stadium, Hofstra University, on Friday, November 24, 2023.

East Islip's Matt McIntee picks up extra yardage after his pass reception during the Long Island Class III championship football game against South Side at Shuart Stadium, Hofstra University, on Friday, November 24, 2023.

East Islip's Matt McIntee makes the reception ahead of Will Barrett of South Side during the Long Island Class III championship football game at Shuart Stadium, Hofstra, on Friday, November 24, 2023.

South Side quarterback Owen West goes with the option play during the Long Island Class III championship football game against East Islip at Shuart Stadium, Hofstra University, on Friday, November 24, 2023.

South Side’s Justin Singh (right, in red) picks up the fumble by Owen West (left, in red) and crosses the goal line during the Long Island Class III championship football game against East Islip at Shuart Stadium, Hofstra University, on Friday, November 24, 2023.

East Islip wins the Long Island Class III championship football game 19-14 against South Side at Shuart Stadium, Hofstra University, on Friday, November 24, 2023.

East Islip wins the Long Island Class III championship football game 19-14 against South Side at Shuart Stadium, Hofstra University, on Friday, November 24, 2023.

East Islip wins the Long Island Class III championship football game 19-14 against South Side at Shuart Stadium, Hofstra University, on Friday, November 24, 2023.

East Islip is the Long Island Class III champion at Shuart Stadium, Hofstra University, on Friday, November 24, 2023.

The South Side cheerleaders perform during halftime of the Long Island Class III championship football game against East Islip at Shuart Stadium, Hofstra University, on Friday, November 24, 2023.

The South Side band members entertain during the Long Island Class III championship football game against East Islip at Shuart Stadium, Hofstra University, on Friday, November 24, 2023.

The East Islip marching band members play during a lull in the action of the Long Island Class III championship football game against South Side at Shuart Stadium, Hofstra University, on Friday, November 24, 2023.