Long Island public high school football rankings through Week 5 of the regular season
Westhampton quarterback Jake Calloway, left, celebrates with teammate Connor Ragimierski after a touchdown in the first quarter of a Suffolk Division III football matchup against East Islip on Oct. 2 in Islip Terrace. Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.
LARGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOOTBALL RANKINGS
1. MASSAPEQUA (5-0)
The three-time defending Long Island Class I champion has played the toughest schedule through five weeks. Massapequa has handed Port Washington and Garden City their only losses. They own the longest win streak in the state at 28. Halfback Michael Castellano has 10 rushing touchdowns.
2. GARDEN CITY (4-1)
The Trojans saw the longest win streak in the country snapped at 68 games in a 21-14 crossover loss to Massapequa. They are still the team to beat in Long Island Class II.
3. SACHEM NORTH (5-0)
Quarterback Luke LaRocca has lit it up through five games beating playoff-bound teams Floyd, Whitman and Longwood. He’s thrown for 14 touchdowns and no interceptions.
4. WARD MELVILLE (5-0)
Quarterback Hudson Philbrick has been unstoppable with 12 passing touchcowns and six rushing scores. But the Patriots' defense has been vulnerable.
5. CAREY (5-0)
Two-way star Justin DePietro has led the Seahawks into Week 6 with an undefeated record and a showdown with top-seeded Garden City.
6. HALF HOLLOW HILLS EAST (5-0)
The RedHawks have a fierce defense led by tackle Michai Crump and cornerback R.J. Peters. Peters. Only the high-powered offense of Northport has found the end zone against the RedHawks, who have four shutouts.
7. NORTHPORT (4-1)
The Tigers' lone loss came in a wild 17-14 overtime game against Hills East. Expect a rematch in the Suffolk II final.
8. LONGWOOD (3-2)
There is so much athleticism and talent at Longwood. They need to figure a way to close out opponents.
9. FARMINGDALE (4-1)
The crosstown rivalry with Massapequa looms in Week 7. The Dalers also play Port Washington in Week 8.
10. PORT WASHINGTON (4-1)
Quarterback Harry Eynon is having a spectacular year. He has thrown for 1,014 yards and 15 touchdowns with no interceptions.
SMALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOOTBALL RANKINGS
1. WESTHAMPTON BEACH (5-0)
The return of quarterback Jake Calloway has sparked talk of a Long Island Class III championship. He’s been stellar rushing for 10 touchdowns. The 34-0 win over top-seeded East Islip was impressive.
2. SAYVILLE (5-0)
The Golden Flashes moved down to Suffolk IV and haven’t missed a beat. Halfback Tim Holahan has six touchdowns and quarterback Frankie Hanley has thrown for seven touchodown. The defense has allowed one touchdown through five games.
3. SOUTH SIDE (5-0)
The Cyclones play in a loaded Nassau Conference III where any one of four teams could win the county crown. They have an impressive 21-14 win over Bethpage. Plainedge and Wantagh are on deck.
4. WANTAGH (5-0)
Thorp Award winner Luke Martini leads Nassau in rushing with 870 yards and eight scores. His three-touchdown performance in the season opener helped Wantagh edge Plainedge in a 36-33 comeback victory.
5. BAYPORT-BLUE POINT (5-0)
The defending Long Island Class IV champions are off to a great start. Halfback Josh Franchak has 10 rushing touchdowns. A showdown of Long Island champions is next against Sayville.
6. PLAINEDGE (4-1)
The Red Devils stumbled in the season opener in a 36-33 loss to Wantagh. They held a 26-7 lead and let it get away in the second half. They’ve righted the ship with four straight wins.
7. BETHPAGE (4-1)
The Golden Eagles play Wantagh and Plainedge over the last three weeks. They also meet Division, whose quarterback Chris Ruggia is enjoying a special season with 11 touchdowns.
8. FLORAL PARK (4-1)
The Knights lost a 28-13 crossover to Wantagh. They are 4-0 within Nassau IV, including a 21-14 win over Lynbrook. QB Danny Ring has passed for nine touchdowns and one interception.
9. WEST ISLIP (4-1)
The Lions' offense is centered around halfback Jake Kramer, who has 12 touchdowns. The were beaten by Westhampton Beach and have a pivotal game against crosstown rival East Islip upcoming.
10. SEAFORD (3-2)
The Vikings lost a tough crossover game against South Side, 14-12. They host Malverne (4-1) this week in a big game toward playoff seeding.
Gregg Sarra is Newsday's high school sports editor and has been on the beat since the mid-1980s.
