Scenes from a high school\u00a0football game between St. John the Baptist and Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2026, in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
Christopher Trinca of St. John the Baptist follows the play to the outside in the third quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
Devin Michaels of St. John the Baptist looks on during a timeout in the fourth quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
Brandon Hunter of St. John the Baptist tried to evade a tackle after a reception in the third quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
St. John the Baptist coach Philip Alba looks on in the third quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
Kalen Percer of St. John the Baptist looks to penetrate on defense in the third quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
The St. John the Baptist cheerleaders perform at halftime during a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
Kalen Percer of St. John the Baptist rushes in the second quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
Brandon Hunter of St. John the Baptist is all smiles after a pick-6 in the second quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
Brandon Hunter of St. John the Baptist runs for a pick-6 in the second quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
Kalen Percer of St. John the Baptist celebrates his touchdown in the second quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
Kalen Percer of St. John the Baptist carries the ball in the second quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
Armando Luperon of St. John the Baptist rushes for extra yardage after picking up the first down in the second quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
Armando Luperon of St. John the Baptist rushes for a first down in the second quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
Kalen Percer of St. John the Baptist rushes up the middle in the second quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
Kalen Percer of St. John the Baptist breaks into the secondary in the second quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
Kalen Percer of St. John the Baptist rushes for a first down in the second quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
The St. John the Baptist cheerleaders pose during the first quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
Joseph Caramanica of St. John the Baptist makes a tackle in the backfield in the first quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
Devin Michaels of St. John the Baptist passes over the middle in the first quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
Devin Michaels of St. John the Baptist passes over the middle in the first quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
Devin Michaels of St. John the Baptist passes to the outside in the first quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
Devin Michaels of St. John the Baptist takes a snap in the red zone in the first quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
Shane McLaughlin of St. John the Baptist stands tall to celebrate his touch down in the first quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
Shane McLaughlin of St. John the Baptist rushes his way into the end zone in the first quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
Devin Michaels of St. John the Baptist attempts a pass in the first quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
Devin Michaels of St. John the Baptist looks to pass in the first quarter of a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
Christopher Trinca of St. John the Baptist leads his team onto the field for a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.<\/p>\n
St. John the Baptist takes the field for a non-league matchup against Eagle Academy III (Queens) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in West Islip.<\/p>\n
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