By Skip Pearlman

The Haldane High School football team continued to roll over opponents last week, shutting down Rye Neck, 42-16, on Oct. 13.

The Blue Devils (5-1) got another big game from senior Sam Giachinta (214 yards, two touchdowns, two sacks), and sophomore Darrin Santos rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns. Thomas Percacciolo had a 21-yard score, and quarterback Dan Santos had a running TD and completed five of his six attempts for 63 yards.

The Blue Devils play today (Oct. 19) at Valhalla. After a week off, they will face Tuckahoe on Nov. 3 at Mahopac High School for the Section 1, Class D championship. Tuckahoe is ranked No. 13 in Class D in the state, and Haldane is No. 15, the first time the Blue Devils have been ranked since 2011.

Photos by Kim Giachinta

Behind The Story

Type: News

News: Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.

Pearlman, a native of Carmel, was the sports editor of the Putnam County Courier in Carmel for 14 years and for the North County News in Yorktown Heights for 13 years. Location: Cold Spring. Languages: English. Area of expertise: Sports