POB Flag Football Team Wins State Championship

On June 10th, the Plainview-Old Bethpage flag football team defeated Warwick High School, 27-7, to win the New York State Regional Championship. The Hawks had an amazing undefeated 18-0 season, and the win marks the first regional championship triumph by a POB team since 2003.

Sophomore All-County quarterback Jennifer Canarutto led the Hawks in the championship game. On that day, she completed 8 of 12 passes for 120 yards and 3 touchdowns. She also rushed for a game high of 68 yards. Rachel Ganz, sophomore wide receiver and defensive back, added 4 receptions for 69 yards and 2 touchdowns. Senior linebacker and wide receiver Ashley Cassano was a dominant force on defense, tallying 10 flag pulls and 1 interception. Cassano also completed 3 passes for 49 yards and one touchdown.

Throughout the season, the Hawks were the dominant team on Long Island, scoring 447 points while only giving up 52. In addition to Canarutto, sophomores Lara Glasser, Emma Heaney, Rachel Ganz and senior Ashley Cassano were selected for the All-County team. Sophomore Julia Kesselman earned All-Conference honors, and Coach Alec Abramowitz was named Nassau County Conference 1 Coach of the Year.

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