Flaming Arrows Rally Late for Postseason Push

The Sachem North Flaming Arrows delivered a gritty and resilient 2024 campaign, overcoming a slow start to make a playoff push in Section XI Division I.

Regular Season Overview

Sachem North began the season with five straight losses, falling to tough opponents like Ward Melville (14-21), Connetquot (14-21), Longwood (0-28), Walt Whitman (7-14), and William Floyd (28-48)57. Despite the early setbacks, the Flaming Arrows regrouped and surged late in the season.

They closed the regular season with three consecutive wins:

• Bay Shore (31-6)
• Sachem East (42-22)
• Lindenhurst (35-7)57

This late-season rally secured them a spot in the playoffs.

Playoff Performance

In the opening round, Sachem North defeated Connetquot 33-21, avenging an earlier season loss57. Their season ended in the semifinals with a 35-14 defeat to powerhouse William Floyd57.

Key Players and Recognition

The roster featured contributors like Jack Turano, Brayden Tappin, Lucas Singleton, Henry Sarro, Luke LaRocca, and Gary Flesicher58. Several players earned individual scholar-athlete honors, reflecting the team’s commitment on and off the field6.

Season Legacy

Sachem North finished with a 4-6 overall record (including playoffs), but their late-season surge and playoff win highlighted the team’s resilience and ability to compete with Suffolk’s best. The foundation laid in 2024 bodes well for the program’s future.

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