Sayville Falls Just Short in Playoffs

The Sayville Golden Flashes had a strong 2024 campaign in Section XI Division III, finishing with an 8-2 overall record and making a deep playoff run.

Regular Season Highlights

• Sayville opened the season with impressive wins over Bayport-Blue Point (28-14) and Westhampton Beach (35-7).
• The Golden Flashes showcased a balanced offense and a stout defense, recording shutouts against Eastport-South Manor (21-0) and Southampton (28-0).
• Their only regular-season losses came against top contenders like Patchogue-Medford (14-21) and West Islip (7-28).
• Sayville secured the top seed in Division III entering the playoffs.

Playoff Performance

• The Golden Flashes advanced to the semifinals with playoff wins over Babylon (27-14) and Eastport-South Manor (35-21).
• Their season ended in a hard-fought semifinal loss to Patchogue-Medford, 14-21.

Key Players and Notes

• Sayville’s offense was led by quarterback Jake Smith, who threw for over 1,800 yards and 18 touchdowns.
• The defense was anchored by linebacker Marcus Johnson, who led the team in tackles and forced fumbles.
• The team’s disciplined approach and strong team chemistry were hallmarks of their success.