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Penalties, Missed Opportunities Cost Bonac Football in Its Season-Opening Loss at ESM

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Bonac assistant coach and defensive coordinator Jaron Greenidge talks to his defense late in the game. DREW BUDD

Bonac assistant coach and defensive coordinator Jaron Greenidge talks to his defense late in the game. DREW BUDD

Alex Davis gets loose for what was his biggest play of the game, but he hurt him hamstring at the end of the run and missed the rest of the game. DREW BUDD

Alex Davis gets loose for what was his biggest play of the game, but he hurt him hamstring at the end of the run and missed the rest of the game. DREW BUDD

Alex Davis gets loose for what was his biggest play of the game, but he hurt him hamstring at the end of the run and missed the rest of the game. DREW BUDD

Alex Davis gets loose for what was his biggest play of the game, but he hurt him hamstring at the end of the run and missed the rest of the game. DREW BUDD

Alex Davis gets loose for what was his biggest play of the game, but he hurt him hamstring at the end of the run and missed the rest of the game. DREW BUDD

Alex Davis gets loose for what was his biggest play of the game, but he hurt him hamstring at the end of the run and missed the rest of the game. DREW BUDD

Alex Davis gets loose for what was his biggest play of the game, but he hurt him hamstring at the end of the run and missed the rest of the game. DREW BUDD

Alex Davis gets loose for what was his biggest play of the game, but he hurt him hamstring at the end of the run and missed the rest of the game. DREW BUDD

Bonac head coach Joe McKee. DREW BUDD

Bonac head coach Joe McKee. DREW BUDD

Lorenzo Rodriguez, who played a big part in bringing the Bonac football program back, embraces Joe McKee after Saturday's game. He is now an assistant with Eastport-South Manor. DREW BUDD

Lorenzo Rodriguez, who played a big part in bringing the Bonac football program back, embraces Joe McKee after Saturday's game. He is now an assistant with Eastport-South Manor. DREW BUDD

Charlie Stern and a host of Bonac defenders team up to make a stop. DREW BUDD

Charlie Stern and a host of Bonac defenders team up to make a stop. DREW BUDD

Charlie Stern and a host of Bonac defenders team up to make a stop. DREW BUD

Charlie Stern and a host of Bonac defenders team up to make a stop. DREW BUD

Livs Kuplins is lifted up by a teammate after scoring a touchdown. DREW BUDD

Livs Kuplins is lifted up by a teammate after scoring a touchdown. DREW BUDD

Bonacker Liv Kuplins tackles Shark Jayden Durham. DREW BUDD

Bonacker Liv Kuplins tackles Shark Jayden Durham. DREW BUDD

Liv Kuplins takes on an ESM defender after catching a pass. DREW BUDD

Liv Kuplins takes on an ESM defender after catching a pass. DREW BUDD

Manny Morales follows through on his 25-yard field goal that put East Hampton on the board. DREW BUDD

Manny Morales follows through on his 25-yard field goal that put East Hampton on the board. DREW BUDD

Jai Feaster rushes ESM quarterback Matthew Beardsley. DREW BUDD

Jai Feaster rushes ESM quarterback Matthew Beardsley. DREW BUDD

East Hampton junior Jackson Ronick is taken down from behind. DREW BUDD

East Hampton junior Jackson Ronick is taken down from behind. DREW BUDD

Charlie Stern (9) and Tiger Brew team up for a tackle. DREW BUDD

Charlie Stern (9) and Tiger Brew team up for a tackle. DREW BUDD

Drew Budd on Sep 17, 2025
“Watch the ball!” It was yelled out repeatedly on Saturday afternoon in Manorville, particularly from the East Hampton/Pierson/Bridgehampton football players themselves on the field. But also by the coaches and... more

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