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Photos from Riverhead football’s playoff win

Riverhead football is headed back to the Suffolk County Division II Championship Game following  its 30-14 over West Babylon Saturday.

Here are 10 more photos taken by News-Review contributing photographer Robert O’Rourk at Saturday’s game.

ROBERT O’ROURK PHOTO | Riverhead defensive back Mike Von Bummel (27) and a teammate combine on a tackle in Saturday’s 30-14 win over West Babylon.
Riverhead quarterback Ryan Bitzer completed 12 passes for over 200 yards and a touchdown Saturday.
Bitzer also ran for a 4-yard touchdown in the Blue Waves’ victory.
Daniel Czelatka had a 28-yard catch in the second quarter against West Babylon.
Running back Jeremiah Cheatom has now scored four touchdowns in two playoff games this season. A workhorse, he carried the ball 33 times Saturday.
Cheatom amassed 135 yards in the Riverhead win.
Riverhead linebacker Nick Ross excited the crowd with several big hits Saturday.
Ross came close to  recording a safety here. His teammate, Matt Hejmej dod just that though on the next play.
Riverhead receiver Andrew Harkin recorded three catches for 47 yards Saturday.
Wide receiver Quinn Funn led all players with 104 receiving yards and a touchdown.