Shoreham-Wading River quarterback Danny Hughes (12) was all smiles after the Wildcats’ win over Glenn last week. (Credit: Robert O’Rourk)
After more than 3 1/2 months of football, a season that started in mid-August, it’s come down to this for the Shoreham-Wading River football team.
One game. (more…)
The late Tom Cutinella’s retired No. 54 jersey held a prominent place as the Shoreham-Wading River players marched onto the field before the game. (Credit: Robert O’Rourk)
The same season that brought the Shoreham-Wading River High School football team the worst day in its history, also produced its best day.
To those who remember before Shoreham had its own football team and the struggles it experienced along the way after it did, what happened on Saturday was the pinnacle of a long journey. What happened on this raw, cold day was enough to warm your heart. (more…)
The No. 54 flag representing Tom Cutinella waves amid the Shoreham-Wading River players after Saturday’s county championship win. (Credit: Joe Werkmeister)
SUFFOLK COUNTY DIVISION IV FINAL | WILDCATS 47, KNIGHTS 10
The Shoreham-Wading River Wildcats, dressed in their navy blue uniforms, looked all business as they marched solemnly across the field toward their sideline before the game. Leading the way were four Wildcats. Aaron Harley-Rey and Danny Hughes carried a blue banner with “54” printed on it in gold, and Jimmy Puckey and Kevin Cutinella held the late Tom Cutinella’s retired No. 54 jersey.
Not only have the Wildcats clung to the memory of their former teammate, but they honored it Saturday by securing a place in team history. (more…)
Shoreham-Wading River quarterback Danny Hughes scored six touchdowns in the Wildcats’ win over John Glenn Saturday. (Credit: Robert O’Rourk)
The Shoreham-Wading River football team earned its first county title in program history with a 47-10 win over John Glenn Saturday at Stony Brook University. (more…)
The Shoreham-Wading River football team after winning the Division IV county title Saturday at Stony Brook. (Credit: Joe Werkmeister)
They entered the field at LaValle Stadium, hands together, carrying the No. 54 jersey of their fallen teammate. (more…)
Shoreham-Wading River quarterback Danny Hughes carries the ball in last weekend’s win over Babylon. (Credit: Bill Landon)
Three portable lights shined down on the practice field at Shoreham-Wading River High School Thursday as daylight faded on the football team’s practice. All around them, the practice fields were empty, every other fall team’s season having come to an end.
“I guess it’s a little bit of an accomplishment being the last ones out here, kind of knowing this is our time,” said senior quarterback Danny Hughes. (more…)
Shoreham-Wading River quarterback Danny Hughes carries the ball in Saturday’s win over Babylon. (Credit: Bill Landon)
DIVISION IV SEMIFINALS | WILDCATS 56, PANTHERS 0
Shoreham Wading River has emerged as a force to be reckoned with thanks to a crushing defense and ground and pound offensive attack.
The Wildcats made short work of two-time defending Class IV Long Island champion Babylon Saturday with a 56-0 shellacking to advance to their first county title game in program history. (more…)
Riverhead’s Edward Wills pursues Hills West running back Ray Lyte in Saturday’s loss in Dix Hills. (Credit: Garret Meade)
DIVISION II SEMIFINALS | COLTS 28, BLUE WAVES 13
A season that felt like a constant uphill climb, from Week 1′s last-second win over West Islip to a blocked field goal in the final seconds of Week 8 to defeat Bellport, came to an end Saturday.
The Riverhead Blue Waves’ quest for a third straight county championship — the first such feat for a Division II team since 1998-00 — was ultimately dealt a final blow in Dix Hills, as the Half Hollow Hills West Colts prevailed 28-13 behind the explosive running of halfback Ray Lyte. (more…)
