For Bayport-Blue Point to win the Long Island Class IV championship, it would need history to be broken. The Phantoms required a longer field goal than had ever been made in a Long Island title game to secure the crown. That is when Tommy Steyert trotted onto the field with immense pressure on his shoulders and lined up for a 47-yard attempt. With the clock hitting zero and the ball soaring through the air, Steyert drilled the kick to give Bayport-Blue Point the Long Island Class IV title.
Bayport-Blue Point head coach Mike Zafonte showed complete confidence in his young kicker, and that faith was rewarded. The dramatic kick sealed a 20-19 victory over Seaford. The Phantoms capped off an incredible game that remained a nail-biter from start to finish. In the closing minutes, several heroes emerged, all leading to Steyert’s legendary moment. Seaford scored the go-ahead touchdown with 2:40 remaining, but BBP’s Ryan Space blocked the extra point, keeping the score at 19-17 and opening the door for the eventual game winner.
The Phantoms then drove to the Seaford 38-yard line, where quarterback Colin Clark connected with Colin Most for an eight-yard gain on a play that began with just five seconds remaining. That completion set up Steyert’s historic kick and cemented the Phantoms’ place in Long Island football lore.
Bayport-Blue Point has firmly established itself as one of Long Island’s premier high school football programs, and this championship only adds to that legacy. This win marked the Phantoms’ fourth straight appearance in a Long Island Championship game, but the dramatic nature of this finish made the moment feel even more extraordinary. With a historic kick, resilient team effort, and unforgettable late-game execution, the Phantoms earned a championship that will be remembered for years to come.