Plainview Suffers Tough Loss to Oceanside

The Plainview Hawks suffered a tough defeat at the hands of the top-ranked team in the division, losing Saturday night to Oceanside, 45-14 in a football game Saturday evening.

Traveling to Oceanside with a 2-0 record in Nassau I, perhaps their best start in decades, Plainview encountered a powerful running game Saturday. They trailed 28-0 late in the first half before getting on the board with a 27-yard run from Justin Schenck. Three Oceanside players rushed for more than 100 yards.

Oceanside (3-0) continued to dominate in the third quarter, racking up another 17 points, including a 40 yard field goal. Plainview (2-1) added a late rushing touchdown.

The Hawks, ranked last in the pre-season power ratings, took downthen continued their winning ways last Saturday, defeating Hicksville handily. Oceanside is rated first in the rankings for Nassau I.

For additional statistics on the game, go to Newsday's High School site.

Plainview to Farmingdale Friday night; the game is at 6:30 p.m.