Sayville Rallies From 17-Point Deficit to Reach Suffolk Division IV Final

Sayville found itself in a hole against John Glenn, but the top-seeded Golden Flashes showed exactly why they remain undefeated. Down 17 points in the second quarter, Sayville stormed back to earn a thrilling 42-31 victory over the No. 6 Knights in a Suffolk Division IV semifinal.

It was a classic underdog vs. favorite matchup, with Glenn giving Sayville everything it could handle. The Knights built a 31-14 advantage in the second quarter, putting the Golden Flashes in unfamiliar territory. But Sayville responded with a dominant defensive effort, shutting out Glenn in the second half while taking control of the game.

Connor Batterberry led the comeback with a monster performance, carrying the ball 27 times for 245 yards and two touchdowns. His 19-yard scoring run gave Sayville its first lead at 35-31 with 10:17 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Cole Canterella added some insurance with a five-yard touchdown run with just minutes remaining, putting the finishing touches on the 42-31 victory.

Frankie Hanley also played a major role for the Golden Flashes, rushing 10 times for 70 yards and a touchdown while connecting with Colin Darling on a 37-yard scoring pass. Michael Morgan contributed six tackles, a sack and a tackle for loss.

Sayville (10-0) now advances to the Suffolk Division IV championship game, where it will face No. 2 Bayport-Blue Point at 4 p.m. Friday at Stony Brook University. The Golden Flashes will look to keep their perfect season alive with a championship on the line.