Luke Neugebauer has been a revelation for Sayville’s offense.

Primarily a defensive back last season, Neugebauer didn’t record any offensive stats in last year’s county final.

He filled the stat sheet this year.

The senior caught seven passes for 148 yards and three touchdowns to lead top-seeded Sayville to a 34-7 win over No. 2 Smithtown West in the Suffolk Division III football championship game Thursday at Stony Brook University.

“I knew this year, I had to step up because all of our receivers were seniors last year,” Neugebauer said. “I knew I had to take on a big role. Smithtown West is a really good team. I had to step up.”

It’s the Golden Flashes’ second straight county title and 18th overall. It’s the ninth Suffolk crown for coach Rob Hoss, who is in his first year back at Say

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