Syosset Football Wins Long Island Title

Syosset football brought home the school’s first-ever Long Island Championship, defeating Lindenhurst 35-13 on Friday, Nov. 28.

It was a first for the district, fresh off another triumph. On Nov. 20, for the first time in 40 years, the Syosset was crowned Nassau County champions after defeating Baldwin High School in the Conference I Championship game.

In the final offensive drive of the Nov. 20 game, junior QB William Hogan led the Braves on a six-play, 55-yard touchdown drive that culminated in Ian Berg’s two-yard run to pay-dirt to make the score 26-20 with just more than three minutes remaining.

Syosset’s defense stiffened and the Braves hoisted the trophy in front of a packed crowd at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium.

Receiver Michael Elardo made history on the same night. His eight catches for 111 yards set the Long Island record for most yards received in a single season. Elardo finished the campaign with 1,343 total yards on the year.

The last time Syosset varsity football team secured a county championship was in 1974.

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Syosset football brought home the school’s first-ever Long Island Championship. Credit: Syosset School District/Facebook

Team Victory: The 2014 Syosset High School varsity football team secured its first Nassau County Championship since 1974. Credit: Syosset School District

Hogan Run: Syosset QB William Hogan runs off-tackle right for a solid gain during the team’s 26-20 victory over Baldwin in the Nassau County Conference I Championship game. Credit: Syosset School District

Elardo Catch: Syosset’s Michael Elardo takes a pass into open field during the Braves’ 26-20 victory over Baldwin in the Nassau County Conference I Championship game. Credit: Syosset School District

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