Marauders Find Their Stride Midseason

The Bay Shore Marauders put together a competitive 2024 campaign in Section XI Division I, finishing with a 5-3 regular season record and showing marked improvement as the season progressed.

Season Highlights

• The Marauders opened with a tough 7-22 loss to Walt Whitman but quickly bounced back, defeating Brentwood 27-14.
• After setbacks against Sachem North (6-31) and Connetquot (21-43), Bay Shore hit their stride midseason, rolling past Central Islip 40-0, Patchogue-Medford 27-14, and Riverhead 35-7.
• Their regular season concluded with a challenging matchup against playoff-bound Ward Melville, resulting in a 7-41 loss14.

Key Players and Standouts

Bay Shore’s offense was led by quarterback Xavier Hector and playmakers like Eriq St. Louis and Jayden Jean, who contributed on both sides of the ball4. The defense produced a shutout against Central Islip and limited several opponents to two touchdowns or less.

Season Legacy

With a 5-3 record, Bay Shore finished in the upper half of Division I and demonstrated the ability to win convincingly against comparable programs. Their balanced attack and improved defense were key factors in their success, laying a solid foundation for the future34.