This past weekend was a historic one for Sachem football — and for all of Suffolk County — as junior quarterback Luke LaRocca, along with help from his receivers and offensive linemen, lit up the record books with an unforgettable performance.
LaRocca etched his name in Sachem history by setting the single-season passing yards record, finishing the game with an incredible 1,357 yards on the year. In doing so, he surpassed his current coach, Nick Gambino, who previously held the record with 1,341 yards set back in 2018. It was a full-circle moment for the program, symbolizing both the legacy of past players and the bright future of those carrying the torch forward. It's rare at this level to have the player that you pass in the record books looking on as you move past him.
But LaRocca wasn’t finished. He also broke the single-season passing touchdown record, throwing his 14th touchdown of 2025 to move past Anthony Vino’s mark of 13 set in 2022. Adding to the moment, Vino was in attendance for Sachem’s game against Lindenhurst, making the milestone even more meaningful for LaRocca, his teammates, and the Sachem community.
To top it all off, LaRocca went on to tie the career passing touchdown record, matching Vino’s all-time total of 22. What makes this achievement even more impressive is that LaRocca still has another full season left to play, giving him ample time to set the bar even higher and potentially rewrite the Sachem record book entirely.
With his poise, accuracy, and leadership, Luke LaRocca has become the centerpiece of a Sachem offense that continues to evolve each week. Surrounded by a talented group of receivers, a disciplined offensive line, and a supportive coaching staff, the sky truly seems to be the limit for this rising star and his team.