Ward Melville quarterback Hudson Philbrick throws five touchdowns in 48-0 win over Brentwood in New York

Ward Melville High School's football team, from East Setauket, New York, opened its 2026 season with a 48-0 win over Brentwood. Senior quarterback Hudson Philbrick threw five touchdown passes in the first half and sat out the second. The Patriots, who lost the Long Island Class I championship last year, now face Longwood, also 1-0, in a key early-season test. Longwood won its opener 10-7, with a touchdown pass from Ryan Green and a field goal by Cameron Clemons.