Shoreham’s own Carter Rubin, season 19 winner of “The Voice,” sings the National Anthem. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Alexi Barreiro lays up for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Colleen Ohrtman gets a shot off. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Mia Fernandes goes to the rim. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Danielle McGuire pushes up the court. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Annie Sheehan banks two. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue sophomore Jalynn Kirschenheuter boxes out. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Annie Sheehan pushes up the court. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Juliana Mahan battles in the paint. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Sophie Costello drives the lane. Photo by Bill Landon
THREE. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Sophie Costello nails a triple. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman Jayla Callender grabs the rebound. Photo by Bill Landon
Halftime. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue sophomore Jalynn Kirschenheuter shoots. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Danielle McGuire drains a triple. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior GraceAnn Leonard sets the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Annie Sheehan shoots. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Sophie Costello lays up for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore Haylie Abrams gets a shot off. Photo by Bill Landon
The Shoreham-Wading River Wildcats did what they have done all season, outscoring their opponent by double digits during a Friday, Feb. 17, playoff game against Comsewogue. At 21-0, the undefeated Wildcats won their Suffolk Class A quarterfinal 73-39 at home.
It was the usual suspects for the Wildcats, with senior Sophie Costello putting up 16 points along with GraceAnn Leonard, Colleen Ohrtman and Juliana Mahan netting 12 points each. Annie Sheehan banked eight.
The win propels the Wildcats to the semifinal round of the postseason when they will face off against West Babylon at Centereach High School on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Game time is set for 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAXI
Edna Louise Spear Elementary School head custodian Paul Scalcione visited first graders. Photo courtesy PJSD
First graders in Laura Kelly’s and Paige Lohmann’s class at Edna Louise Spear Elementary School have been learning all about communities in their social studies unit.
Students were exposed to different texts and activities to help build on the concepts of community roles and responsibilities. They were introduced to maps and discussed important places that make up their community.
Part of the unit included first graders interviewing community members in and around the school. Students could ask questions of the classroom visitors to help foster their learning through direct interaction.
Visitors included music teacher and local firefighter Christian Neubert, school nurse Joan Tucci, building head custodian Paul Scalcione and Superintendent of Schools Jessica Schmettan. They learned how each member contributes to their community and the role that each plays.
“It was an excellent learning experience for them,” Lohmann said.
Buddy Program students at Edna Louise Spear Elementary School. Photo courtesy PJSD
Edna Louise Spear Elementary School students not only think about others in their local community, but they often do something about it.
Students in Christine Bokina and Kristi Krieg’s fifth grade class and Maureen Zajac’s second grade class teamed up to bring some smiles to the faces of local children through the school’s Buddy Program, creating an initiative of kindness, sharing and love for others.
Parents and guardians received notice of the need for the hundreds of treat bags and small plush toys and sent their second and fifth graders to school with the items.
In a quick turnaround that highlighted their teamwork, the cross-grade-level collaborators created Valentine’s Day cards for the Port Jefferson-based donation center Give Kids Hope’s Project Valentine.
The cards will be presented to children assisted by the organization. The Buddies took another step forward, putting together candy-filled treat bags for children in the shelter.
Save the date! The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will hold a casting call for children ages 6 to 17 for roles in The Sound of Music on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 11 a.m. and Saturday, March 4 at 3 p.m. The show will run from May 18 to July 2. Advance registration is required by calling the box office at 631-261-2900 to set up an appointment time.
Port Jeff senior forward Luke Dickhuth drives the baseline. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Tyler Cobb shoots for three. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior forward Luke Dickhuth drives the baseline. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Tyler Cobb scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior guard Jack Keegan shoots for three. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior guard Jack Keegan drives the lane. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Tyler Cobb drives the baseline. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior forward Luke Dickhuth drives the baseline. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior guard Jack Keegan shoots from long range. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Tyler Cobb drives the baseline. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Tyler Cobb lays up for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior forward Luke Dickhuth floats one in. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Tyler Cobb takes flight from the paint. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Conor Daily with a reverse layup. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior forward Luke Dickhuth takes flight. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior guard Jack Keegan scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Tyler Cobb shoots for three. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Conor Daily drains a three-pointer. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Tyler Cobb with the up and under. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Conor Daily lays up for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior forward Luke Dickhuth banks two more. Photo by Bill Landon
The Pierson Whalers seemed to have the measure of Port Jefferson in the Suffolk County Class C championship round, yet the Royals made some defensive takeaways late in the third quarter, closing the gap to just one point.
Conor Daily’s long-distance shooting kept the Royals in the game, and the junior scored a team high of 23 points, which included seven three-pointers. Teammate Luke Dickhuth drove the lane all game, battling down low for 15 points. Jack Keegan also banked 10, but Pierson was able to weather the late-game surge and hold on for the 58-52 victory at St. Joseph’s Danzi Athletic Center on Wednesday, Feb. 15.
Ward Melville High School earned first place in the regional High School Science Bowl on Feb. 3. From left, team members Benjamin Zhang, Anna Xing, Benjamin Proothi, Michael Melikyan, and Rithik Sogal. Photo from BNL
Hunter College Campus Schools team Max Levin, Gabriel Fang, Kieran Torpey, Camille Pimentel, and Andres Fischer placed first in the middle school competition on Feb. 2. Photo from BNL
Middle School Second Place Winners: R.C. Murphy Junior High School — Menghan Tang, Willem Van der Velden, Harry Gao, Kayla Harte and Gabrielle Wong. Photo from BNL
Middle School Third Place Winners: John F. Kennedy Middle School Team 1 — Aiden Karp, Maya Swierupski, Jayden Brun, Chaeten Modgil, and Ryan Perovich. Photo from BNL
Hunter College Campus Schools and Ward Melville High School took the top spots in the Long Island Regional Science Bowl competitions hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory on Feb. 2 and Feb. 3. The fast-paced question-and-answer contest quizzed students on chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, astronomy, and general, earth, and computer science.
Science Bowl alumni Suraj Muralidharan, Stephanie Zhang, and Amanda Chen volunteered at the 2023 competitions.
This year, the regional middle and high school events returned to an in-person, head-to-head tournament at the Laboratory after going virtual for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. About 80 volunteers including BNL staff, community members, and past Science Bowl participants helped out this year.
“Brookhaven’s Office of Educational Programs was so excited to welcome students back onsite for a full day of competition and science learning,” said Amanda Horn, a Brookhaven Lab educator who coordinated the events. “This competition provides students with a unique opportunity to show off their science skills and knowledge, and learn about the Lab as well as the DOE.”
Hunter College and Ward Melville’s first place wins in the middle school and high school competitions, respectively, secured each team an all-expenses paid trip to compete at DOE’s National Science Bowl finals scheduled for April 27 to May 1 in Washington, D.C.
The DOE created the National Science Bowl in 1991 to encourage students to excel in mathematics and science and to pursue careers in these fields. Approximately 330,000 students have participated in the National Science Bowl® throughout its 32-year history, and it is one of the nation’s largest science competitions.
“The National Science Bowl® is an extraordinary competition that brings together young minds across America through science and technology,” said Asmeret Asefaw Berhe, DOE Office of Science Director, “and I would like to congratulate the Hunter College Campus Middle School and Ward Melville High School teams as they advance to the National Finals! Good luck to you — our future scientists, visionaries, and leaders!”
Middle School Science Bowl Results
First Place: The regional middle school event held on Feb. 2 was open to teams from New York City schools in addition to schools on Long Island. Under the guidance of coaches Jennifer Kasanuki and Christopher Torpey, a team from Hunter College Campus Schools of NYC — Kieran Torpey, Gabriel Fang, Max Levin, Andres Fischer and Camille Pimentel — earned a back-to-back win for their school after being tied halfway through the final round against R.C. Murphy Junior High School of Stony Brook.
“It feels really great,” said Hunter College team captain and eighth grader Kieran Torpey. “We’ve studied really hard for this. I love science and to know a lot of science is really great.”
Second Place: R.C. Murphy Junior High School — Harry Gao, Gabrielle Wong, Menghan Tang, Willem Van der Velden, Kayla Harte (Coaches: Jillian Visser and Emily Chernakoff)
Third Place: John F. Kennedy Middle School Team 1 — Chaeten Modgil, Maya Swierupski, Jayden Brun, Aiden Karp, Ryan Perovich (Coach: Steven Nielsen)
Fourth Place: NYC Lab Middle School for Collaborative Studies Team 1 — Ryan Casey, Jonathan Lin, Vince Liao, Kolbi Canell, Daniel Berkovich (Coaches: Faithe Theresa Yates and Eva Deffenbaugh)
High School Science Bowl Results
First Place: Competing against 23 other teams, Ward Melville High School of East Setauket secured their first-place win in a second-round showdown against Great Neck South High School on Feb. 3.
Under the guidance of Coach Philip Medina, team members — Benjamin Proothi, Rithik Sogal, Anna Xing, Benjamin Zhang and Michael Melikyan — went undefeated in their first four round robin matches and reached the double-elimination finals where they faced a team from Great Neck.
Great Neck gave them their first lost, but Ward Melville High School pulled through during the tiebreaker round where they surged ahead with a rally of several questions and bonus points — an intense, yet exciting way to win.
“We didn’t really know exactly what the score was,” said Ben Proothi. “We just felt like we were ahead by a little bit, so we took the chance and ran out the clock.”
“It’s incredible,” said team captain and junior Michael Melikyan. “We’ve always been fighting Great Neck South for a top spot, and they’ve always been taking it. They always have a strong team and incredible people and we’re just happy we finally managed to pull through. We’re very grateful and very proud to be going [to the National Science Bowl].”
This marks the first time in six years Ward Melville High School has qualified for the national tournament. “They’re an amazing group of people. I have no idea how they know this stuff, it’s incredible. They were working so well under pressure. I’m very proud of them,” added Coach Medina.
Second Place: Great Neck South High School — Richard Zhuang, Laura Zhang, Brandon Kim, Eric Pei, Erin Wong (Coaches: James Truglio and Nicole Spinelli)
Third Place: Farmingdale Senior High School — Waseem Ahmad, Ali Ahmad, Madhav Rapelli, Bevis Jiang, Rayan Adamjee, (Coach: Ashley Arroyo)
Fourth Place: Jericho Senior High School — Derek Minn, Natasha Kulviwat, He Xuan, Ashwin Narayanan, Brendan Shek (Coaches: Samantha Sforza and Emily Umile)
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Brookhaven Lab’s Office of Educational Programs (OEP) organized science fun for students throughout both competition days with a STEM Expo, tour, and additional science challenge. Staff and visiting students offered hands-on science demonstrations that included a cloud chamber that revealed electron tracks, sound and light sensitive microcontrollers, tricky engineering attempts, and robotic building blocks.
Science Bowl teams that did not move on to the competitions’ final double elimination rounds had the chance to get an up-close look at the STAR detector at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC), a DOE Office of Science User Facility for nuclear physics research. STAR, which weighs 1,200 tons and is as large as a house, tracks thousands of particles produced by ion collisions at RHIC to uncover clues about the universe in the moments after the Big Bang.
Teams also competed in a STEM Challenge, racing against the clock and each other to solve science and math puzzles to break several locks on boxes filled with treats. Among participating middle schools, Elmont Memorial High School earned first place, Sayville Middle School took second, and Great Neck South Team 1 placed third.
Long Beach High School completed the STEM Challenge first among participating high schools, followed by General Douglas Macarthur Senior High School, then Lynbrook Senior High School. Long Beach student Sam Adler used the periodic table to crack the code for one of the team’s final locks.
“It was so much fun,” Adler said. “I was so stressed during the competition itself and this was all good fun.”
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOREVER
Come meet special guest Elsa at the Whaling Museum's Narwhal Ball on Feb. 19.
PROGRAMS
Tracks & Traces
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown presents a family program, Tracks & Traces, on Feb. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. What made that footprint? Who’s burrow could this be? What was this animal eating? Children will become nature detectives as they unravel the clues left behind by the park’s wildlife. Create a tracks & traces book filled with your favorite local animal tracks! $4 per child. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.
Fleece to Fiber
Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank presents a program titled Fleece to Fiber on Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to noon. Sheep are just one of the fabulous creatures that provide us with fiber. Participants will discover some other sources like llamas, goats and rabbits and spend time manipulating sheep wool. They will get up close with the animals that help keep us warm while learning how wool travels from sheep to sweater and take a wagon ride around the farm. For ages 5 and up. $15 per child w/adult. To register, call 727-7850.
Superheroes of the Sky
Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown presents Superheroes of the Sky on Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to noon. Take a walking tour with Jim while he feeds the Center’s Birds of Prey and tells you about their incredible adaptations that help them survive in the wild. You’ll be seeing and learning about Bald Eagles, Turkey Vultures, owls, hawks and many more. $10 per adult / $5 per child (Under 12y). Visit www.sweetbriarnc.org to register.
Open Play at the Explorium
Join the Long Island Explorium, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson for Open Play on Feb. 18 and 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. with hands-on activities, crafts, and more. Admission is $5 per person, Long Island Explorium members and children under 1 are free. Call 331-3277.
Crafternoon at the library
Stop by Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket on Feb. 18 anytime between 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for a winter-themed “Crafternoon”! Children ages 3 to 12 welcome (younger kids may need supervision). No registration required. Questions? Call 941-4080.
Narwhal Ball
You are cordially invited to a magical wintry Narwhal Ball at the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor on Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Come explore the icy world of narwhals and polar sea creatures. Create frosty crafts, see a narwhal tusk and whale blubber, take part in Storytime with Elsa, try an arctic scavenger hunt, and enjoy complimentary ice cream. Tickets are $8 adults; $6 seniors; $20 children ages 2 to 17 in advance, $25 at the door. Visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org or call 367-3418for more information.
Arctic Adventures
Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park hosts a Tiny Tots program, Arctic Adventures, on Feb. 23 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children ages 3 to 5 and their parents will connect with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. $4 per child. Register at www.eventbrite.com. For more information, call 269-4333.
THEATER
A Royal Princess Party
Hear ye, hear ye! The Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will host a Princess Party SingAlong: A Villainous Tale of Magic on Feb. 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 2 p.m. and Feb. 20 to 24 at 1 p.m. The princesses return to the Royal Kingdom of Smithtown to get together and explore some magical artifacts. Princesses, princes, and royal families of all ages are welcome to attend but must be with an adult at all times. A special surprises and magical touches make this show a royal treat! Tickets are $16 per person. To order, call 800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.
‘Dorothy’s Adventures in Oz’
Illustration by Heather Kuhn
Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for an unforgettable trip down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy’s Adventures in Oz from Feb. 22 to March 18 with a sensory sensitive performance on Feb. 26 at 11 a.m. Dorothy Gale is whisked away by a tornado to that magical land that lies just Over the Rainbow. Follow Dorothy and her friends-the Scarecrow, the Tinman, and the Lion-as they encounter challenges and celebrate friendship. Featuring an original score, memorable characters, and fun for the entire family, the show is a delightful reminder that “there’s no place like home!” All seats are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
FILM
‘Little Giants’
The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids! Series with a screening of Little Giants on Feb. 19 at noon. When the local football team rejects Becky (Shawna Waldron), because she’s a girl, she convinces her dad (Rick Moranis) to start a rival team, though the city can support only one. Rated PG. Tickets are $12, $5 children 12 and under. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.
WINTER BREAK CAMPS
Here are some fun and educational ways for your kids to enjoy winter break:
Art League of Long Island
Children ages 5 to 12 can take part in the Art League of Long Island’s Young Artists’ Vacation Art Adventure, 107 Deer Park Road, Dix Hills from Feb. 21 to 23. Classes offered include Cartoons, Sculptures & Paints (ages 6 to 8); Creative Cartooning (ages 8-12); Realistic Drawing (ages 8-12); The Magic of Color (ages 5-7); Ceramic Hand Building (ages 6 to 10); and Book and Brush Painting (ages 5 to 7). Teen classes are available too. Call 462-5400 to register.
Benner’s Farm
Ever wonder what it’s like to be on a real working farm in the winter? Kids ages 7 to 14 can enjoy winter break at Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, E. Setauket on Feb. 20, 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn how to make maple syrup, help care for the animals and more. Snacks provided. Bring lunch. $80 per day, $210 for three days. To register, call -689-8172 or visit www.bennersfarm.com.
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor will hold several winter break events from Feb. 20 to 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Paint with Ice, make snow that won’t melt, make gooey slime and more. Visit www.cshfishhatchery.org for full schedule. Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 kids ages 3 to 12.
Hallockville Museum Farm
Winter on the Farm Camp is back at Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead from Feb. 21 to Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. Kids ages 5+ will learn farm animal care, museum history, and winter farm activities like cooking, crafts, and games! $250 for all 4 days; $75/day for drop-ins; $25 sibling discount. For more information and to sign up, visit https://www.farmhandsnorthfork.com/winteronthefarm
Huntington Historical Society
Children in grades 2-6 can join the Huntington Historical Society at the Conklin Barn, 2 High St., Huntington for a variety of hands-on history activities, including learning traditional weaving techniques and Presidents Day-themed crafts, games and activities on Feb. 20 and 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. Fee is $70. Call 427-7045, ext. 404 to register.
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum
On Feb. 20 and 22 from 10 a.m. to noon children in grades K through 3 can take part in several workshops at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Learning Center, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Participants will create a mixed media “selfie” portrait on Monday and make a bulb-forcing container with paperwhite narcissus on Wednesday. $20 per child. To register, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
Sweetbriar Nature Center
Winter Discovery Days are back at Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown from Feb. 20 to Feb. 24 with daily natural science programs over the school breaks for elementary school children from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each day will be a different natural science theme. Each day is chock-filled with fun hands-on activities, interaction with our residents, non-releasable wildlife, crafts, games, and much more. Parents can register their child/children for one day, two days, three days, four days, or the entire week. For children ages 6 to 11. $75/Day or $325/Week for members; $85/Day or 375/Week for Non-members. Visit www.sweetbriarnc.org to register. For more information, call 979-6344.
All numbers in (631)area code unless otherwise noted.
Mount Sinai’s Derek Menechino competes at 126 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai’s Derek Menechino competes at 126 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai’s Brayden Fahrbach competes at 132 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai’s Brayden Fahrbach competes at 132 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham Wading River’s Thomas Palumbo competes at 138 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River’s Thomas Palumbo competes at 138 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai’s Matt Cuccinello competes at 138 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai’s Matt Cuccinello competes at 138 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
Liam Rogers, at 152 pounds, competes for Port Jefferson. Photo by Bill Landon
Liam Rogers, at 152 pounds, competes for Port Jefferson. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai’s Shane Wells competes at 102 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai’s Shane Wells competes at 102 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
Gavin Mangano, of Shoreham-Wading River, competes at 110 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
Nick Rodriguez, at 110 pounds, competes for Port Jefferson. Photo by Bill Landon
Nick Rodriguez, at 110 pounds, competes for Port Jefferson. Photo by Bill Landon
Frank D’Elia, at 118 pounds, competes for Port Jefferson. Photo by Bill Landon
Frank D’Elia, at 118 pounds, competes for Port Jefferson. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai’s Derek Menechino competes at 126 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai’s Derek Menechino competes at 126 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
The grapplers of Port Jefferson narrowly missed top honors in the Robert Fallot Memorial Suffolk County Div. II wrestling championships at Mattituck High School on Saturday, Feb. 11.
With an overall team score of 220.5 points, the Royals were just 10 points shy of top-placed finisher John Glenn. Shoreham-Wading River placed third, with 192 points, and Mount Sinai followed with 159.5.
Port Jefferson’s Liam Rogers and SWR’s Thomas Palumbo made it to the final round. Mount Sinai’s Derek Menechino reached the final round at 126 pounds. Shoreham’s Gavin Mangano took top honors at 110 pounds, along with Brayden Fahrbach of Mount Sinai at 132 pounds.
Senior night in Warrior Nation. Photo by Bill Landon
Head coach Joel Sutherland. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Austin Nesbitt nails a three-pointer. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Hayden Morris-Gray lays up for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Aidan Bayer lays up for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Colin Strohm shoots from downtown. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Hayden Morris-Gray lets a three-pointer fly. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Chris Beverly looks for the rebound. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Hayden Morris-Gray battles his way to the rim. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Austin Nesbitt shoots. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Colin Strohm battles for the rebound. Photo by Bill Landon
Warrior Nation. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Colin Strohm drains a trey. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Hayden Morris-Gray goes to the rim. Photo by Bill Landon
Warrior Nation. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Patrick Griffin drives the lane. Photo by Bill Landon
THREE. Photo by Bill Landon
Victory in hand. Photo by Bill Landon
After losing to East Hampton in early January, Comsewogue had a score to settle. This time, however, the Warriors were at full strength, outpacing the visiting Bonackers 64-46 on Tuesday, Feb. 7, during their Senior Night celebration.
Comsewogue opened the second half protecting a 10-point lead that grew to 20 in the third quarter. With a healthy cushion, head coach Joel Sutherland flushed his bench.
The Comsewogue seniors led the way in victory, with Colin Strohm netting 23 points, Austin Nesbitt banking 16 and Hayden Morris-Gray adding 14. Teammates Ryan Harding, Mikey Bernzott and Aidan Bayer scored three points apiece, with Cole Keating adding two in the Div. IV matchup.
The win lifts the Warriors to 12-3 in league, 15-5 overall, to conclude their regular season. The playoffs begin Saturday, Feb. 11.
Pictured clockwise, from above: Senior night at Comsewogue High School; Comsewogue senior Hayden Morris-Gray lays up for two; and Warrior Nation.
Valentine’s Day is not solely about romantic love; it can also be about spreading love for the community, and in particular, for those in need. In honor of Valentine’s Day and the season of love, Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket will hold a Little Valentines: Baby Supplies Drive now through Feb. 26. The Library will be collecting new store-bought and hand-made baby clothes, as well as diapers, wipes, pacifiers, toys and other baby-related items for local organizations that help babies and their families. Diapers are one of the most requested items from homeless shelters and organizations, and they are a basic need for caregivers.
A table for the donated items will be located in the Library lobby to the left of the Circulation Desk, and all are welcome to donate (residents or nonresidents) during Library hours.
Teen volunteers will be picking up the items and distributing them to various local organizations in need. These junior high and high school students earn community service credit for doing so. If you live in Three Village, are in grades 7 to 12, and would like to apply to become a Volunteer Teen Transporter, please visit teen.emmaclark.org/teen-transporters or call 631-941-4080.
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