Smooth Sailing at Mepham Homecoming Game

It was full steam ahead for the Pirates and their fans as the Mepham High School community gathered Saturday to celebrate homecoming and cheer on the varsity football team as they defeated Westbury, 52-18.

The party was kicked off by a parade led by grand marshal and former NFL player Amos Zereoue, followed by the school marching band, the cheerleaders and the Pirettes kickline. The homecoming court and the Pirate mascot rode in on the traditional pirate ship, the S.S. Mepham. Colorful floats brought up the rear, including a spooky Halloween-themed entry from the sophomore class.

However, it was the seniors’ lavish undersea world theme that won the day’s contest.

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The football team gave the assembled crowd something to smile about, notching 21 unanswered points in the first quarter alone against the Green Dragons. Mepham, now with a league record of 5-1, was led by All-County quarterback Tyler Davis, who was equally in command in passing (8-14, 143 yards) and running (23 carries, 165 yards, 2 TDs). Other stars for the Pirates included kicker Blake Heller, who nailed all seven extra point attempts and added a field goal, and receivers Cormac Quigley (2 TDs) and Yianni Hilas (55 yards receiving).

At halftime, after a stirring performance of “God Bless America” by Grand Avenue Middle School seventh-grader Lauren Nilson, the cheerleading and kickline squads displayed impressively athletic routines and recognized their graduating seniors. Kevin Burns literally jumped for joy when his selection as homecoming king was announced, followed by the naming of Homecoming Queen Lisa Condolucci. The court also included Jessica Bortolussi, Kelly Cates, Alex Goodstein and Jake Friedenberg. King and queen then boarded their pirate ship for one last triumphant tour around the track.

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