Sayville-Islip Suffolk III quarterfinal should be a high-scoring affair
Islip quarterback Kieran Mullins completes a pass for a first down during the first half against Sayville. (Oct. 19, 2013) Credit: Daniel De Mato
59-58!
That's what you need to know about tonight's playoff game between Sayville and Islip. These teams can score on any play from anywhere on the field and proved that in Islip's one-point win in the regular season in a contest that stretched four hours and went three overtimes before the Bucs prevailed.
The rematch pits No. 7 Sayville at No. 2 Islip in a Suffolk III quarterfinal at 7 p.m. Expect fireworks on the South Shore as both quarterbacks have enjoyed wonderful seasons. Islip's Kieran Mullins has thrown for 1,392 yards and 10 touchdowns and Sayville freshman Jack Coan has passed for 1,296 yards and 15 scores.
This year's overtime thriller was not a surprise. It was the third overtime game between these two in the last 10 meetings since 2005. Sayville won the first two overtime games.
