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High school football: Whitman, St. Anthony's win

Bellport 17, Harborfields 0
Bellport's offensive line of Chris Petillo, Vinny Beere, Kenny Williams, Will Williams, Sean Rooney, Joe Dweck and Dan Webster paved the way for a team that produced 270 yards of total offense. Louis Gazzola had 10 tackles, five for a loss and forced a fumble as Bellport (4-3) limited Harborfields (2-5) to 25 rushing yards and 34 total. Dennis Scruggs had a 29-yard rushing touchdown for Bellport.

Whitman 27, Northport 7
Whitman is one of only nine Suffolk football teams that haven't reached the postseason since the power ratings began in 1992. The last time Whitman (5-2) earned a post-season berth was in 1990 when the Wildcats finished fourth in League III.

Clarmel Betts had an outstanding game rushing for 3 touchdowns and 176 yards on 22 carries to lead Whitman (5-2). Ken Jermmont made an exciting a 4th and 9 catch to set up Whitman's final score. Defensively, Cameron Moses lead the team having 2 sacks and three fumbles recoveries. Lahmel Beard also had 13 tackles and two fumbles recoveries. Northport is now 3-4.

The Wildcats inched closer to a playoff berth Saturday. They need a win next week over Longwood (6-1) or a Brentwood (5-2) win over Patchogue-Medford (4-3) to earn a postseason spot.

Ward Melville 35, Commack 6:
John DiVita completed 9 of 13 passes for 94 yards and three touchdowns for Ward Melville (4-3). Peter Soukup added an interception. Commack is 2-4.

Rocky Point 14, Huntington 12
Defensive end Mike Caruso and free safety Tom Palasek stopped Huntington's Eddie Santos on a two-point conversion attempt as Rocky Point (5-2) prevailed in overtime. Justin Annunziato scored on a 10-yard run and Billy McGee provided the two-point conversion as Rocky Point took a 14-6 lead in overtime. Peter Vivonetto had 11 tackles, Palacek finished with eight stops and Matt Toohey had two sacks to pace Rocky Point's defense. Huntington is 4-3.

St. Anthony's 17, Chaminade 0
James Brady completed 6 of 12 passes for 91 yards and rushed for 50 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries to lead St. Anthony's (5-1 CHSFL AAA) to its second straight shutout Friday night. Atiq Lucas carried nine times for 51 yards and Nick Mercurio added 52 yards on eight carries as St. Anthony's rushed for 166 yards. Chaminade is 3-3.

Smithtown West 48, Half Hollow Hills East 14
Senior Steve Curran had a career high three rushing touchdown, and finished with 215 yards on 10 carries, to lead Smithtown West (3-4) in Division II. Craig Matturro carried seven times for 105 yards, a touchdown and a two point conversion in the win. On the defensive side, linebacker Nico Tulley had 10 tackles and defensive end Nick Naja blocked a punt in the first quarter, setting up Smithtown West with a first-and-goal from the 1. Linebacker Dominque Giaimis had an interception in the second quarter. Half Hollow Hills East is 1-6.

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