Your Bethpage Golden Eagles football team is off to a great start led by senior captains James Lipetri, Jack Poppe, and Chase Solliday. Starting off super-strong is great for the morale of the team and is making practice something to look forward to. In the last few years the football team has been very down and we didn’t look like we should have. But this year is different for the school. If football is winning, the school is happy and fans expect us to put on a great performance. They have not disappointed yet, but with a Game vs South Side they are looking for a statement win. Here is a game-by-game breakdown of their victorious season so far.
Week 1: Bethpage at Elmont
In week one, all the odds were against Bethpage. Going into this game, we were the underdogs. But on the first play of the game Louis Schneider took the opening kickoff to the house. He led Bethpage with 178 all purpose yards. Bethpage ended up winning this game 33-26.
Week 2: Bethpage vs Manhasset
In week two, Bethpage went into this game very confident to come away with the win. Even though Bethpage isn’t a passing offense, James Lipetri and Micheal Mastrangelo had themselves a good day. James Lipetri had 4 catches for 101 yards and a touchdown. He also added an interception. Bethpage won this game 33-14.
Week 3: Bethpage at Valley Stream North
In week three, Bethpage went into Valley stream very confidently again and they didn’t disappoint. Bethpage’s defense had a very good day on the opposite side of the ball. Christian Edwards had a 56 yard pick six to seal the win for the Eagles. Bethpage won this game 41-7.
Week 4: Bethpage vs South Side
In week four, Bethpage had their biggest game of the year. It was at home and there senior night so for the home crowd they had to come out strong. But again this Bethpage defense isn’t something to mess with. South Side couldn’t connect on one touchdown through this whole game. With 4:13 left in the game Bethpage put together a game-winning drive. They did just that driving 97 yards down the field to win the game. Vincent Morice punched in the touchdown and the Eagles came away with this 8-2.
Week 5: Bethpage at Hewlett
In week five, Bethpage just came off a huge win against South Side and they were determined to take care of Hewlett during the week. Vincent Morice had himself a day tallying 6 carries for 64 yards and 3 touchdowns. On the defensive side, Jack Poppe led the team with 12 tackles and Joe Traversa had 10 tackles. Bethpage won this game 27-0.
Week 6: Bethpage at Wantagh
