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Bonackers Stamp Their Ticket to Playoffs

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Brandon Bistrian celebrates at the center of the scrum after his East Hampton football team knocked off Eastport-South Manor on Saturday to secure a spot in the Suffolk County Division III playoffs. The Bonackers earned a seventh seed and will face No. 2 Half Hollow Hills West next Saturday. GAVIN MENU

Brandon Bistrian celebrates at the center of the scrum after his East Hampton football team knocked off Eastport-South Manor on Saturday to secure a spot in the Suffolk County Division III playoffs. The Bonackers earned a seventh seed and will face No. 2 Half Hollow Hills West next Saturday. GAVIN MENU

East Hampton receiver Livs Kuplins had eight catches for 160 yards and two touchdowns. GAVIN MENU

East Hampton receiver Livs Kuplins had eight catches for 160 yards and two touchdowns. GAVIN MENU

Former Bonac football coaches, from left to right, Mike Burns, Ed Budd and Dick Cooney were on hand for Saturday’s action. GAVIN MENU

Former Bonac football coaches, from left to right, Mike Burns, Ed Budd and Dick Cooney were on hand for Saturday’s action. GAVIN MENU

The Bonackers came out fired up before their 42-7 victory on Saturday. GAVIN MENU

The Bonackers came out fired up before their 42-7 victory on Saturday. GAVIN MENU

East Hampton assistant coach Jason Menu telling his lineman to stay low. GAVIN MENU

East Hampton assistant coach Jason Menu telling his lineman to stay low. GAVIN MENU

Middle linebacker Jackson Ronick with his eyes on the quarterback. GAVIN MENU

Middle linebacker Jackson Ronick with his eyes on the quarterback. GAVIN MENU

Livs Kuplins dives for the endzone. GAVIN MENU

Livs Kuplins dives for the endzone. GAVIN MENU

Jackson Ronick speeds past a Sharks defender on a first-quarter reception that set up East Hampton’s first touchdown. GAVIN MENU

Jackson Ronick speeds past a Sharks defender on a first-quarter reception that set up East Hampton’s first touchdown. GAVIN MENU

Bridgehampton junior linebacker Alex Davis leads a pack of Bonac defenders to the ball. GAVIN MENU

Bridgehampton junior linebacker Alex Davis leads a pack of Bonac defenders to the ball. GAVIN MENU

Jai Feaster finds a nice hole during a run on Saturday. GAVIN MENU

Jai Feaster finds a nice hole during a run on Saturday. GAVIN MENU

Senior James Moret leads the Bonackers out of halftime. GAVIN MENU

Senior James Moret leads the Bonackers out of halftime. GAVIN MENU

Running back Alex Davis finds some room. The junior running back finished the game with 129 rushing yards. GAVIN MENU

Running back Alex Davis finds some room. The junior running back finished the game with 129 rushing yards. GAVIN MENU

Bonac quarterback Theo Ball completed 14 of 17 pass attempts for 260 yards against Eastport-South Manor. GAVIN MENU

Bonac quarterback Theo Ball completed 14 of 17 pass attempts for 260 yards against Eastport-South Manor. GAVIN MENU

The Bonac student section came through with a “black out” in the stands on Saturday. GAVIN MENU

The Bonac student section came through with a “black out” in the stands on Saturday. GAVIN MENU

East Hampton head coach Joe McKee has led the Bonackers to their first playoff berth in 11 years. GAVIN MENU

East Hampton head coach Joe McKee has led the Bonackers to their first playoff berth in 11 years. GAVIN MENU

authorGavin Menu on Nov 3, 2024
With the Bonac gridiron lined with legends from the past, this year’s batch of Bonackers had their focus set squarely on the future. With a convincing 42-7 victory over Eastport-South... more

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