Suffolk roundup: M'Bhaso carries Bellport
Bellport's Jabari M'Bhaso runs the football against Huntington during a Suffolk Division III football game. (Oct. 26, 2013) Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
Jabari M'Bhaso had 135 yards and four touchdowns on 17 carries to lead Bellport (4-4) to a 28-16 victory over Bellpport Friday night in Suffolk III. M'Bhaso's 15-yard touchdown run with 9:50 remaining in the game gave Bellport a two-score cushion and clinched a playoff berth for the Clippers. Nick Fountis threw for 113 yards to become the seventh player in Bellport history to pass for 1,000 yards in a season, according to Bellport head coach Joe Cipp III. The defense was led by James Watkins, who had three sacks, and Wayne Caldicott, who made two sacks. Connor Cipp and Conor Haverty combined for 30 tackles. Deer Park falls to 4-4.
Westhampton 23, Hauppauge 19: Evan Gagne had 122 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries to lead Westhampton (4-4) Zach Rignola broke up a Hauppauge pass with 28 seconds remaining on fourth down at the Westhampton 19-yard line to secure the game. Rignola also had 86 yards on nine carries and two receptions for 25 yards. Liam Culhane made 10 tackles - seven for a loss - and three sacks. Hauppauge falls to 6-2.
Eastport-South Manor 24, Rocky Point 14: Austin Macchi hit Justin Pugal for a 65-yard touchdown to put Eastport-South Manor (7-1) ahead 23-7 late in the third quarter. ESM won seven games for the first time in school history,according to coach Paul Mastronardi. Mike Bianco had three interceptions and added 15 tackles. Cole Zeller ran for 101 yards on 15 carries, and had a 30-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Pat Minogue had four sacks, six tackles and a forced fumbled at defensive end.
Miller Place 33, Harborfields 12: Running back Brett Osman rushed for 254 yards and three touchdowns on 27 carries to lead Miller Place (8-0).Quarterback Liam Walsh completed 10 of 15 passes for 161 yards and one touchdown. Linebacker Ethan Fox made 10 tackles.
Sayville 26, Kings Park 21: Matt Selts' 10-yard touchdown reception from Jack Coan gave Sayville (4-4) the winning score with 1:10 left. On the next possession, Kings Park (1-7) drove to the Golden Flashes' 32, before turning the ball over on downs on an incomplete pass with 18 seconds left. Kevin Murphy made three interceptions, returning one 90 yards for a touchdown and a 20-14 lead for Sayville early in the fourth quarter. Selts had two receiving touchdowns and 21 tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
Glenn 41, Center Moriches 16: Tom Balacki was 10-for-15 for 145 yards and a touchdown and also scored on the ground to lead Glenn (6-2) in Suffolk IV. Steven Orkiszewski had five catches for 95 yards and two touchdowns that gave Glenn a 27-8 lead in the third quarter. Chris Forsberg carried 11 times for 130 yards, including a 40-yard touchdown. Wayne White ran eight times for 58 yards and two first half touchdowns and also completed his only pass for a 40-yard touchdown. Michael Mannix had four tackles and an interception and Matt Choinski had two tackles, a sack and a pass defense. Center Moriches falls to 6-2.
Babylon 49, East Hampton/Bridgehampton 7: Eric Schweitzer rushed for 71 yards on six carries and two touchdowns, along with an 86-yard interception return for a score, to lead Babylon (8-0). The win was Babylon's 20th consecutive victory. Schweitzer made two catches for 29 yards. Nick Santorelli completed 6 of 7 passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns. Jake Carlock had three receptions for 91 yards and a touchdown. Carlock set two Panthers' single-season records -- 34 receptions and 606 yards receiving, which broke his own record of 598 yards receiving set last season
Mount Sinai 24, Bayport-Blue Point 21: Joe Casper kicked the winning 30-yard field goal with 51 seconds remaining to lead Mt. Sinai (6-2) over Bayport-Blue Point (5-3). The game-winning drive featured Zach Wolfe running for 25 yards to put the Mustangs in position for the field goal. Wolfe finished with 145 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries. "Zach took the team on his back and the win was defined by his efforts," said coach Vin Ammirato, who won his 100th game. Wolfe, playing cornerback, made an interception on the last play of the game. Mike Cortese rushed for 151 yards on 17 carries. Coles Williams completed five of eight passes for 103 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 57 yards on eight carries. Defensive end Nick Kelly made nine tackles and two sacks.
Shoreham-Wading River 33, Port Jefferson 7: Tyler Anderson rushed for 151 yards on 12 carries and two touchdowns, while adding a 90-yard punt return for a score in the second quarter, for Shoreham-Wading River (6-2). Anderson scored the game's first three touchdowns. Quarterback Danny Hughes completed 3 of 5 passes for 131 yards and also ran for 49 yards on 10 carries. Isreal Squires had 10 tackles and an interception.
