Westhampton Beach Surges Late

The Westhampton Beach Hurricanes put together a strong 2024 campaign in Suffolk Division III, finishing 6-4 overall and advancing to the county semifinals.

Regular Season Highlights

• Fast Finish: After a 1-3 start, the Hurricanes rattled off five straight wins to close the regular season, demonstrating resilience and improvement.
• Key Victories:
  • Defeated Comsewogue 21-7 (Sept. 20)47.
  • Outlasted East Hampton/Bridgehampton/Pierson 27-21 (Oct. 10)7.
  • Dominated Hauppauge 49-10 (Oct. 18), Harborfields 48-7 (Oct. 25), and Kings Park 42-7 (Nov. 1)7.
• Tight Losses:
  • Fell to Islip 35-40 in a shootout (Sept. 27)7.
  • Lost at Sayville 10-49 (Oct. 5)7.
  • Opened the season with a tough 7-45 loss at Half Hollow Hills West7.

Playoff Performance

• Quarterfinals: Westhampton Beach defeated Comsewogue 34-6, extending their win streak and earning a spot in the semifinals349.
• Semifinals: The Hurricanes’ season ended with a 16-35 loss at Sayville, battling the eventual county champions349.

Key Players and Notes

• Jake Calloway (QB, Soph.): Returned from early injury to spark the offense, including a six-touchdown performance against Hauppauge (166 rushing yards, 109 passing yards)6.
• Andrew Lewis (LB, Soph.): Emerged as a defensive leader, making key tackles and forcing turnovers6.
• Supporting Cast: Brody Schaffer, Nic Simone, and Finn Drake contributed on both sides of the ball, with a promising group of sophomores gaining valuable experience7.
• Balanced Attack: The Hurricanes averaged over 40 points per game during their five-game winning streak and posted three straight wins by 40+ points to close the regular season7.

Season Summary

Westhampton Beach’s 2024 season was defined by resilience, player development, and a late-season surge. After a rocky start, the Hurricanes became one of Division III’s hottest teams, advancing to the county semifinals and setting the stage for a bright future with a talented core of underclassmen.