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Football Suspended with Commack Down 26-14
Due to lightning, the game at Bay Shore was suspended with the Cougars trailing after many penalties and an injury.
Score: 26-14 (suspended)
Records: Bay Shore (1-1), Commack (1-1)
The Hero: Bay Shore Linebacker Josh Valentine - After a long Commack touchdown run that narrowed the score to 20-14, and a quick interception by Paul Maline, Commack threatened to switch all the momentum their side. However, Valentin picked off a ball at the 45-yard line and returned it to the 22 yard line. Two minutes later Bayshore punched the ball in to extend their lead to 2 scores.
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The Turning Point: Commack had a 7-0 lead in the first quarter and had a first and goal to go from the 5-yard line. However, three penalties forced Commack back to the 22 and eventually they missed a field goal. The turnover led to Bay Shore's first touchdown.
The Quote: Coaches unavailable for comment as game was suspended with 8 minutes and 42 seconds left in the fourth quarter.
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The Bottom Line: First, and foremost, our thoughts are with running back Brandon Cook (33). Cook was taken away in an ambulance after suffering a legal tackle and immobilized with an apparent head injury. Cook had a great game, including a jaw-dropping 65-yard touchdown after a screen pass. Further, lightning forced a suspension of the game with Commack down 26-14, driving the ball with a first and goal on the Bay Shore 4 yard line with 8:42 left in the 4th quarter. Penalties and turnovers severely hurt a young team that is seeking to bring itself up from the bottom of Division 1. On a positive note, after every miscue the Cougars fought back hard, but the mistakes proved to be too much for Commack to overcome. With a team heavy in juniors and sophomores, these mistakes are to be expected and their mental toughness speaks well for the future.
Key Stat: Commack gave up 13 points off turnovers in the 3rd quarter, which proved to give Bay Shore a lead that it carried to victory.
Who's Next? Next up for the Cougars is Walt Whitman High School on Sept. 24 at 6 p.m..
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1 2 3 4 F
Commack 7 7 14 X
Bay Shore 6 13 26 X X
