Valley Stream North Spartans show heart at Friday Night Lights game

On a cool September evening under  a starlit night, bathed in the field’s broad floodlights, Valley Stream North High School held its annual Friday Night Lights football game on September 27. North’s Spartans squared off against South Side High School in front of a lively crowd filled with students, families, alumni, and community members.

While the Spartans fought hard, they ultimately fell to South Side with a final score of 23-13. Despite the loss, school spirit ran high throughout the night. Valley Stream North’s cheerleaders and kickline team energized the stands with performances that kept the crowd cheering. The Spartan Parent Club was busy grilling up hot dogs and selling snacks from their Spartan Snack Shack, while the VSN PTSA boosted school pride with their sale of spiritwear.

On the field, North was led by star running back Izaiah Hill, who rushed for an impressive 161 yards and scored a touchdown on 14 carries. Quarterback Imran Paul connected with wide receiver Aidan Munroe for a 12-yard touchdown pass and contributed 75 rushing yards of his own on 11 carries. Munroe also stood out on defense, leading the team with 10 tackles, while teammate Luke Tartamella was a defensive powerhouse with 10 tackles, an interception, a sack, and a forced fumble.

The Spartans are rearing for their homecoming game set for Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. The team will be eager to bounce back in front of their home crowd.