Bonac Football Loses Fourth-Quarter Lead at Islip

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East Hampton senior Aman Chugh looks on in disbelief after Islip's fourth quarter comeback.  MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton senior Aman Chugh looks on in disbelief after Islip's fourth quarter comeback. MARIANNE BARNETT

Theo Ball and Brandon Bistrian lead the Bonackers onto the field at Islip on Saturday evening.   MARIANNE BARNETT

Theo Ball and Brandon Bistrian lead the Bonackers onto the field at Islip on Saturday evening. MARIANNE BARNETT

Alex Davis finds some open space during a kickoff return.   MARIANNE BARNETT

Alex Davis finds some open space during a kickoff return. MARIANNE BARNETT

Alex Davis prepares to celebrate with teammate Cole Dunchick after his score.   MARIANNE BARNETT

Alex Davis prepares to celebrate with teammate Cole Dunchick after his score. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jai Feaster returns the ball during a kickoff.   MARIANNE BARNETT

Jai Feaster returns the ball during a kickoff. MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton junior quarterback Theo Ball throws the ball on the run.  MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton junior quarterback Theo Ball throws the ball on the run. MARIANNE BARNETT

Charlie Stern is held up by a teammate after his touchdown.   MARIANNE BARNETT

Charlie Stern is held up by a teammate after his touchdown. MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton junior Charlie Stern is wide open in the end zone and junior quarterback Theo Ball finds him for a touchdown.   MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton junior Charlie Stern is wide open in the end zone and junior quarterback Theo Ball finds him for a touchdown. MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton junior James Corwin takes a handoff from junior quarterback Theo Ball and runs right up the middle for positive yards.   MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton junior James Corwin takes a handoff from junior quarterback Theo Ball and runs right up the middle for positive yards. MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton junior Livs Kuplins wraps up an Islip player for a tackle.   MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton junior Livs Kuplins wraps up an Islip player for a tackle. MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton head coach Joe McKee gives quarterback Theo Ball a play late in the first quarter of Saturday evening's game.   MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton head coach Joe McKee gives quarterback Theo Ball a play late in the first quarter of Saturday evening's game. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jai Feaster returns the ball during a kickoff.   MARIANNE BARNETT

Jai Feaster returns the ball during a kickoff. MARIANNE BARNETT

Drew Budd on Oct 8, 2024
Leading by 13 with one quarter to go at Islip, the East Hampton/Pierson/Bridgehampton football team eventually succumbed to the onslaught of what was a potent Buccaneers attack, leading to a... more

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