Big WIN for HF Football!
This Friday, Harborfields defeated Eastport South Manor with a score of 34-20. The Tornadoes led a strong game and kept the lead for the entirety of the game. Junior, “Shane Longin threw for 140 yards and two touchdowns” (Newsday).
Senior captain, Dylan Wolf, scored two touchdowns, one being a pick 6. Touchdowns were also scored by seniors Frankie Ciaramitaro (Captain), Luke DeRosa and junior Sean Tucker. Additional points were scored by senior kicker, Ben Castaldo.
The Tornadoes put up a strong defense, as well! Both “Anthony Kelly and Carmine Pitelli each forced fumbles and had a fumble recovery for Harborfields.” (Newsday). Captain Thomas Sullivan had many tackles that led to Harborfields victory. This win left Harborfields with a 2-3 record and ESM with a 1-6 record.
This win was extra special for the Tornadoes. With the team having over 20 seniors, Friday night’s game was named their senior game. A ceremony took place prior to the game for each senior and their families. This has become tradition throughout the Tornado football program.
The players' families hung up banners of each senior and the players' mothers wore their child's jersey in support of the team. This win was a memorable one for the players, coaches and the community!
We wish the team good luck as they go into their last two games!