Smithtown East Shows Grit

The Smithtown East Bulls endured a challenging 2024 campaign in Suffolk Division II, finishing with a 2-6 conference record and a 2-6 overall mark.

Regular Season Highlights

• Wins:
  • Earned their first victory in Week 2 with a 30-20 win over Copiague67.
  • Picked up their second win on October 9, defeating Deer Park 34-14 on the road67.
• Competitive Efforts:
  • Opened the season with a narrow 23-28 loss at Centereach67.
  • Played Huntington tough before falling 14-34 at home67.
• Challenging Stretch:
  • Dropped games to Newfield (6-28), Smithtown West (3-35), Bellport (0-43), and Northport (7-49) in the second half of the season367.

Key Players and Notes

• Offense: The Bulls showed flashes of offensive potential, scoring 30+ points in both of their wins.
• Defense: The unit struggled against top-tier opponents, allowing 35 or more points in four of their six losses.
• Roster Contributors: Players such as Dylan Zizzo, Jonathan Wallace, Nick Stravaglia, and Antonio Marrone were among those who contributed throughout the season7.

Season Summary

Smithtown East’s 2024 season was marked by perseverance and some bright spots, including two solid wins and several