Northport Tigers claw down Centereach, 35-6

Northport Tigers claw down Centereach, 35-6

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Northport football players run onto the field at their 2018 homecoming match Oct. 20th. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport senior running back Justin Gerdvil tries to escape Centereach junior Eric Harrington Oct. 20. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach’s Liam Webber stiff arms a would be tackler. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport senior running back Jeremy Gerdvil rushes out of the pocket Oct. 20. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach running back Eric Harrington wards off a defender. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport High School's choir performed the national anthem prior to the start of the match. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport and Centereach players jump high in efforts to catch the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach quarterback Devin Demetres stiff arms Northport defensive back Anthony Canales to escape a tackle. Photo by Bill Landon
A Norrthport varsity cheerleader gets the crowd riled up for the 2018 homecoming match. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach quarterback Devin Demetres fires from the pocket in the vicinity of Northport linebacker Jeremy Gerdvil. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach and Northport players collide in effort to catch and take possession of the football. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport senior running back Justin Gerdvil tries to escape Centereach junior Eric Harrington. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach’s wide receiver Liam Webber attempts a one-handed catch but fell short. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport senior running back Max Napoli tries to escape a tackler. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport High School's marching band performed to the delight of the packed stadium. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport Tigerettes kick line performed during halftime. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport senior running back Ryan Smith takes off down the sidelined. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport wide receiver Sean Jeffery celebrates his touchdown catch from Demetres with teammate Chris Mignanelli. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach’s Matt Robbert tries to escape Northport defensive back Ben Stola. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport senior running back Max Napoli scampers out of the backfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach’s Matt Robbert tries to escape Northport defensive back Ben Stola. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport senior running back Ryan Smith wards off a Centereach defenseman. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach’s wide receiver Liam Webber lunges into the end-zone on an 8-yard pass. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport quarterback Sean Walsh fires over the middle. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport quarterback Sean Walsh fires finds an open receiver. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport Tigers come together for a huddle. Photo by Bill Landon

Sunny skies were the perfect backdrop for Northport High School’s 2018 homecoming celebration held on Oct. 20 in the Tigers newly redone stadium.

Northport varsity football team took on the Centereach Cougars in a match that saw the visiting team take an early lead. Tenacity and skill won out, as the Tigers won with a final score of 35-6. 

The halftime show featured the marching band, Tigerettes and Flagline who performed a variety of popular songs for the crowd. Seniors Trevor Koulemos and Pegeen Friese were crowned homecoming king and queen at the dance. 

Earlier in the day, Northport-East Northport school district held its annual  Hall of Fame induction in the auditorium. This year’s inductees included: Max Bartig, Class of 2006; Andrew D’Eloia, Class of 1991; Corinne Gandolfi, Class of 2006; Bryan Quinn, Class of 2003; Jaenine Michealsen, Class of 1986; the 2002 state championship girls varsity volleyball team and the Northport Tiger Marching Band, Flagline and Tigerettes.

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