Sachem North enters Week 2 with one win under its belt, having knocked off Bay Shore last week. Northport, however, is coming off a difficult loss to Brentwood.
Dalton Crossan began the year strong with four touchdowns in the win.
Northport showed sparks of strength in the second half against Brentwood, but it's early to gage how good they'll be this season.
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Match-up: No. 2 Sachem North (1-0) vs. No. 4 Northport (0-1)
Time/Venue: Friday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. at Fred Fusaro Alumni Stadium
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In game battles: (0-1) found success in the second half of its as fullback Ryan Kokell ran hard between the tackles and quarterback Sean Gilroy got in a rhythm. Northport did play Sachem tough in two games last season, including a playoff contest in which Crossan ran wild for 170 yards and four touchdowns. Northport back Jon Benitez injured himself last week against Brentwood, but there has been no information released about him this week.
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Game Facts
- Sachem played Northport twice last season, recording a 28-7 win in Week 5 on the road and a 42-21 win in the semifinals of the Suffolk County Division I playoffs at home.
- Sachem is 18-3-2 all-time against Northport dating back to their first game in 1975. The Flaming Arrows have won eight of their last 10 contests.
- Sachem has outscored Northport, 575-319, overall.
Next Up
- Sachem hosts West Islip Friday, September 23 at 7 p.m.
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