The fall season of Trevor Smith ’s junior year was clouded by uncertainty.

He was in and out of the hospital, unsure if he would play football again. Concerned about his future.

But the once-foggy picture is now crystal-clear. Smith, the senior starting quarterback, will lead the East Meadow football team onto its home field as the No. 4 seed entering the Nassau Conference II playoffs Friday afternoon.

It’s been two years in the making.

Smith was pulled up to the varsity the summer leading up to his sophomore year. After winning a battle to be the starting quarterback, Smith broke the thumb on his throwing hand during East Meadow’s first preseason scrimmage. The injury required surgery and he missed the entire season.The Jets hosted a first-round playoff game in 2023 and finished

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