FARMINGVILLE – The Sachem East boys’ varsity basketball team came into this season with extremely high hopes. They knew that they had a team with talent and height as well. They are currently sitting in fourth place in League One with a 9-6 record.
Up until this past week, Sachem East hasn’t felt like they’ve fully clicked in as a team. There’s been much talk about the team peaking later in the season just in time for a hopeful playoff bid and run. Their hopes just may have happened as they beat a really good Bay Shore team at home. Bay Shore is seeded at number two in the league with their only loss being a close game to William Floyd.
Bay Shore, who visited Sachem with a record of 12-1 and a five-game winning streak, ended up leaving with a record of 12-2 in an unexpected loss. Sachem East got it done from the opening tip-off until the final whistle, led by Josh Boothe who lit up the court with 27 points while hitting nine out of ten free throws. Derek Hansen added 10 points and 13 rebounds for the Flaming Arrows in Sachem’s 51-40 upset win over the Marauders. Trey Blair was the top scorer for Bay Shore with 13 points.
Sachem will have another big test as they take on top-seeded William Floyd this week.
