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A Walk in the Park: Bonac Football Enjoys First Game in Herrick Park in Nearly 50 Years

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East Hampton junior Cole Dunchick tries to break through a tackle. MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton junior Cole Dunchick tries to break through a tackle. MARIANNE BARNETT

Alex Davis runs into the end zone but sees there is a flag on the play that called it back. MARIANNE BARNETT

Alex Davis runs into the end zone but sees there is a flag on the play that called it back. MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton sophomore Jackson Ronick carries the ball. MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton sophomore Jackson Ronick carries the ball. MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton sophomore Jackson Ronick gets congratulated by teammates after scoring the game's first touchdown on Saturday. MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton sophomore Jackson Ronick gets congratulated by teammates after scoring the game's first touchdown on Saturday. MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton junior Livs Kuplins looks for some open space. MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton junior Livs Kuplins looks for some open space. MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton junior Livs Kuplins nearly has his jersey ripped off. MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton junior Livs Kuplins nearly has his jersey ripped off. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson senior Henry Butler has some blockers in front on a run. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson senior Henry Butler has some blockers in front on a run. MARIANNE BARNETT

Alex Davis keeps his eyes on the end zone despite being wrapped up by an Amityville player. MARIANNE BARNETT

Alex Davis keeps his eyes on the end zone despite being wrapped up by an Amityville player. MARIANNE BARNETT

Junior quarterback Theo Ball (12) relays a play to his Bonac teammates. MARIANNE BARNETT

Junior quarterback Theo Ball (12) relays a play to his Bonac teammates. MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton High School's pep band plays at halftime of the football team's homecoming game at Herrick Park on Saturday afternoon. RON ESPOSITO

East Hampton High School's pep band plays at halftime of the football team's homecoming game at Herrick Park on Saturday afternoon. RON ESPOSITO

East Hampton High School's pep band plays at halftime of the football team's homecoming game at Herrick Park on Saturday afternoon. RON ESPOSITO

East Hampton High School's pep band plays at halftime of the football team's homecoming game at Herrick Park on Saturday afternoon. RON ESPOSITO

MARIANNE BARNETT

MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton senior Bowie Pipino sacks Amityville's quarterback. MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton senior Bowie Pipino sacks Amityville's quarterback. MARIANNE BARNETT

Bridgehampton junior Alex Davis. MARIANNE BARNETT

Bridgehampton junior Alex Davis. MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton head coach Joe McKee yells out to his team from the sideline. MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton head coach Joe McKee yells out to his team from the sideline. MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton junior Manny Morales kicks a successful extra point with junior Cole Dunchick holding. MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton junior Manny Morales kicks a successful extra point with junior Cole Dunchick holding. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jaron Greenidge talks to his players during a timeout. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jaron Greenidge talks to his players during a timeout. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson senior Gio Vaccari breaks through the line with an Amityville defender on his back. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson senior Gio Vaccari breaks through the line with an Amityville defender on his back. MARIANNE BARNETT

Alex Davis celebrates one of his three touchdowns on the day. MARIANNE BARNETT

Alex Davis celebrates one of his three touchdowns on the day. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson senior Henry Butler gets loose. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson senior Henry Butler gets loose. MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton sophomore Jackson Ronick tackles an Amityville player. MARIANNE BARNETT

East Hampton sophomore Jackson Ronick tackles an Amityville player. MARIANNE BARNETT

The Bonackers are fired up after their 34-8 homecoming victory over Amityville on Saturday. MARIANNE BARNETT

The Bonackers are fired up after their 34-8 homecoming victory over Amityville on Saturday. MARIANNE BARNETT

Drew Budd on Oct 23, 2024
Hundreds of spectators posted up right against the temporary fence that surrounded the makeshift football field in the middle of Herrick Park as the East Hampton/Pierson/Bridgehampton football team hosted Amityville... more

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