East Islip Goes Undefeated Before Falling in County Final

The East Islip Redmen put together a dominant 2024 campaign in Section XI Division II, rolling through the regular season undefeated before falling just short in the county championship.

Regular Season Perfection

East Islip was a force from the outset, finishing the regular season 8-0. The Redmen posted convincing wins over top rivals, including:

• West Islip (38-7)
• Centereach (43-0)
• Smithtown West (42-14)
• Half Hollow Hills East (33-14)
• West Babylon (42-0)
• North Babylon (42-7)
• Northport (41-27)
• Bellport (40-14)245

Their balanced attack and stout defense led to several blowout victories, and they entered the playoffs as the top seed.

Playoff Run

East Islip continued its hot streak in the postseason, defeating Bellport 35-21 in the opening round and North Babylon 38-12 in the semifinals126. However, their bid for a county title ended in the championship game, where they fell to Half Hollow Hills East 41-14126.

Key Notes and Legacy

• The Redmen finished 10-1 overall, with their only loss coming in the Suffolk Division II final.
• Head coach Sal Ciampi became the winningest coach in program history during the season, surpassing his father’s legendary mark8.
• East Islip ended the year ranked among the top teams in both Suffolk County and New York State Division II1.

Despite the tough ending, East Islip’s 2024 season will be remembered for its dominance, historic coaching milestone, and another deep playoff run. The Redmen remain a perennial powerhouse and set a high bar for the seasons to come.