Simone, Offensive Line Ignite Westhampton Beach Football Team's Comeback Win Over ESM To Retain Wildfire Cup - 27 East

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Simone, Offensive Line Ignite Westhampton Beach Football Team's Comeback Win Over ESM To Retain Wildfire Cup

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The Hurricanes hoist the Firemans Cup after defeating ESM, 40-19, on Friday night.  DREW BUDD

The Hurricanes hoist the Firemans Cup after defeating ESM, 40-19, on Friday night. DREW BUDD

A pair of Westhampton Beach youth football players bring the Firemans Cup over to the team. DREW BUDD

A pair of Westhampton Beach youth football players bring the Firemans Cup over to the team. DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach sophomore Sonny Hebberd has ESM quarterback Matthew Beardsley in his sights.  DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach sophomore Sonny Hebberd has ESM quarterback Matthew Beardsley in his sights. DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach junior Kyle Coffey has some room to run after snagging a ball over the middle. DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach junior Kyle Coffey has some room to run after snagging a ball over the middle. DREW BUDD

Nate LoGelfo is taken down by Cole Klein after catching a screen pass. Later in the game, LoGelfo caught a 76-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Pat Fay.  DREW BUDD

Nate LoGelfo is taken down by Cole Klein after catching a screen pass. Later in the game, LoGelfo caught a 76-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Pat Fay. DREW BUDD

The Westhampton Beach offensive line is massive and helped lead the 'Canes to a come-from-behind 40-19 victory on Friday over rival ESM.  DREW BUDD

The Westhampton Beach offensive line is massive and helped lead the 'Canes to a come-from-behind 40-19 victory on Friday over rival ESM. DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach senior quarterback Pat Fay calls for the ball with junior running back Nic Simone set to get the ball behind him. DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach senior quarterback Pat Fay calls for the ball with junior running back Nic Simone set to get the ball behind him. DREW BUDD

Despite an ESM defender on him, Westhampton Beach junior Nic Simone gets into the end zone for his third touchdown of the night. He finished with five.  DREW BUDD

Despite an ESM defender on him, Westhampton Beach junior Nic Simone gets into the end zone for his third touchdown of the night. He finished with five. DREW BUDD

A trio of Hurricanes, led by senior Miguel Garcia (19), get to ESM's Zach Alfonzo on a kickoff return.  DREW BUDD

A trio of Hurricanes, led by senior Miguel Garcia (19), get to ESM's Zach Alfonzo on a kickoff return. DREW BUDD

A trio of Hurricanes, led by senior Miguel Garcia (19), get to ESM's Zach Alfonzo on a kickoff return.  DREW BUDD

A trio of Hurricanes, led by senior Miguel Garcia (19), get to ESM's Zach Alfonzo on a kickoff return. DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach juniors Jaedyn Cobb, left, and Andrew Lewis quickly descend on ESM quarterback Matthew Beardsley for an eventual sack.  DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach juniors Jaedyn Cobb, left, and Andrew Lewis quickly descend on ESM quarterback Matthew Beardsley for an eventual sack. DREW BUDD

Kyle Coffey has some room to run behind a block from Nate LoGelfo.  DREW BUDD

Kyle Coffey has some room to run behind a block from Nate LoGelfo. DREW BUDD

Nic Simone is greeted by teammates after his fourth touchdown on the night.  DREW BUDD

Nic Simone is greeted by teammates after his fourth touchdown on the night. DREW BUDD

Nic Simone is greeted by teammates after his fourth touchdown on the night.  DREW BUDD

Nic Simone is greeted by teammates after his fourth touchdown on the night. DREW BUDD

Youth football players were featured prior to the varsity game on Friday night.  DREW BUDD

Youth football players were featured prior to the varsity game on Friday night. DREW BUDD

Youth football players were featured prior to the varsity game on Friday night.  DREW BUDD

Youth football players were featured prior to the varsity game on Friday night. DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach varsity cheerleaders lead the football players onto the field prior to Friday night's game.  DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach varsity cheerleaders lead the football players onto the field prior to Friday night's game. DREW BUDD

Senior Derrick Hansen leads the Hurricanes onto the field to get their game with crosstown rival Eastport-South Manor underway.  DREW BUDD

Senior Derrick Hansen leads the Hurricanes onto the field to get their game with crosstown rival Eastport-South Manor underway. DREW BUDD

Senior Derrick Hansen leads the Hurricanes onto the field to get their game with crosstown rival Eastport-South Manor underway.  DREW BUDD

Senior Derrick Hansen leads the Hurricanes onto the field to get their game with crosstown rival Eastport-South Manor underway. DREW BUDD

Nate LoGelfo, Ben Magee and J.P. Peters raise their helmets during the national anthem on Friday.  DREW BUDD

Nate LoGelfo, Ben Magee and J.P. Peters raise their helmets during the national anthem on Friday. DREW BUDD

The Westhampton Beach varsity cheerleader perform a routine during halftime Friday night.  DREW BUDD

The Westhampton Beach varsity cheerleader perform a routine during halftime Friday night. DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach defeated ESM, 40-19, for the Wildfire Cup on Friday night.  DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach defeated ESM, 40-19, for the Wildfire Cup on Friday night. DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach junior Nic Simone ran for 257 yards on 26 carries and had five touchdowns in Friday's night come-from-behind victory over ESM.  DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach junior Nic Simone ran for 257 yards on 26 carries and had five touchdowns in Friday's night come-from-behind victory over ESM. DREW BUDD

Drew Budd on Sep 30, 2025
In a game during which his team trailed rival Eastport-South Manor, 19-7, early on, Westhampton Beach head coach Bryan Schaumloffel lit a fire under his players in the locker room... more

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