Every team on Long Island could use a player like Port Washington’s Luke McNaughton.

Between his relentless hustle and quick feet, the senior forward helped make the Vikings’ home match against Syosset feel like a playoff game. That effort led McNaughton to draw a foul in the 18-yard box, and a subsequent penalty kick in the 50th minute, with a chance to give Port Washington the lead.

He took three steps and buried the shot in the bottom right corner, serving as the winner as Port Washington took down Syosset, 1-0, Thursday night in Nassau’s Conference AAA. McNaughton didn’t even celebrate as he turned around into teammate Sam Adler’s embrace.

“I was just so locked in during the game,” McNaughton said. “Once I scored, I’m just thinking, ‘We’re up one-nil, let’s go get back on defense

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