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Ward Melville senior Samuel Gerard traveled 34-3 in the triple jump event at the Tony Toro meet @ SCCC Jan. 16. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Samuel Gerard traveled 34-3 in the triple jump event at the Tony Toro meet @ SCCC Jan. 16. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville’s Landon Buckley competes in the 4x800 meter event at the Tony Toro meet @ SCCC Jan. 16. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville’s Landon Buckley takes the handoff in the 4x800 meter event at the Tony Toro meet @ SCCC Jan. 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Justin Ronzoni competes in the 4x800 meter event at the Tony Toro meet @ SCCC Jan. 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Justin Ronzoni takes the handoff in the 4x800 meter event at the Tony Toro meet @ SCCC Jan. 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Jonathan Bussa runs a leg of the 4x800 meter event at the Tony Toro meet @ SCCC Jan. 16. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville’s John Seyfert competes in the 4x800 meter event at the Tony Toro meet @ SCCC Jan. 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s John Seyfert takes the baton from David Huang in the 4x800 meter event at the Tony Toro meet @ SCCC Jan. 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore John Heraghty runs the 3200-meter, long distance event tripping the clock at 11:17.13 @ SCCC Jan. 16. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior James McGarrity throws a 32-7 in the shot-put competition at the Tony Toro meet @ SCCC Jan. 16. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Jack Geraghty throws a 34-6.75 in the shot-put competition at the Tony Toro meet @ SCCC Jan. 16. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Harrison Reduto wins the 55 meter hurdles event at the Tony Toro meet at SCCC Jan. 16. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Adam Morotto throws a 31-0.72 in the shot-put competition at the Tony Toro meet @ SCCC Jan. 16. Bill Landon photo

Ward Melville shined in the Tony Toro track meet at Suffolk County Community College Sunday morning, Jan. 16, where the 4 x 800 relay team put in a solid performance clocking in at nine minutes and 12.45 seconds for third place.

John Heraghty ran the grueling 3200-meter event with a time of 11:17.13 which placed him fifth overall. Sophomore Adam Marotto placed eighth in shot put with a 31-0.72 throw, while teammate James McGarrity threw 32-7 good enough for fifth. Jack Geraghty placed second with a throw of 34.6.75.

Julian Smith, a senior, won at 1600-meter distance with a time of 4:48.56, and senior Harrison Reduto placed first in the 55-meter hurdle event tripping the clock at 8.87 well ahead of the second-place finisher.

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Coach Matt Senk. Photo from Stony Brook Athletics

Baseball head coach Matt Senk has a long resume as he enters year 32 at the helm. National Coach of the Year, College World Series participant, New York State Baseball Hall of Famer, and now, he’ll be enshrined in another Hall of Fame.

The Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame announced its 20-person Class of 2022 and the College World Series participant will be honored at the ceremony on May 18 at East Wind in Wading River.

Coach Matt Senk

“I cannot thank Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame Executive Director Chris Vaccaro and the induction committee enough for this incredible honor,” Senk said. “Undoubtedly, recognition such as this never happens if not for the unbelievable opportunity Stony Brook University gave me 32 years ago. Also, without the endless support of so many people involved with the Stony Brook Athletic department over those years; from equipment managers to athletic directors and everyone in between, I sincerely thank all of you. Most importantly, all of the amazing assistant coaches and young men that chose to be part of either our Patriots or Seawolves baseball program. Without all of you, this unquestionably could not have happened. For that, I am so proud and humbled to accept this induction in your honor.”

Senk joined the Seawolves program for the 1991 campaign and has posted 871 wins, including a program-record 52 en route to Omaha. That total is good for 17th-most among active Division I baseball coaches. In 30 full seasons on Long Island, Stony Brook posted 25 winning seasons and 15 seasons of 30 wins or more. Senk has led his team to six America East tournament titles and seven NCAA Tournaments and is coming off a regular season championship during the most recent campaign.

During his tenure, the Seawolves have had 27 players drafted into the major leagues, including six-time all star Joe Nathan. Stony Brook has also had four draft picks inside the top five rounds, including first-rounder Travis Jankowski. Five of those draft picks made appearances in the major leagues, including Jankowski who is currently in the Phillies organization.

Stony Brook is set to open the 2022 campaign on February 18 with a three-game set at McNeese State. The schedule is highlighted by 2021 Super Regional participant South Florida and regional top-seed Old Dominion before diving into its 30-game league schedule.

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Shoreham-Wading River senior Mia Rosati goes for the rebound against Elwood John Glenn Jan 14. Bill Landon photo
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Shoreham-Wading River senior Carlie Cutinella pushes up-court against Glenn in a league VI matchup Jan 14. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Carlie Cutinella drains a three-pointer league VI matchup against John Glenn Jan 14. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior GraceAnn Leonard scores from the paint against Glenn in a league VI matchup Jan 14. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior GraceAnn Leonard scores from down low against Glenn in a league VI matchup Jan 14. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore Juliana Mahan sets the play for the Wildcats against Glenn in a league VI matchup Jan 14. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Katie Coster looks for the rebound against Glenn in a league VI matchup Jan 14. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Mia Rosati goes for the rebound against Elwood John Glenn Jan 14. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River senior Mia Rosati drives the lane against Elwood John Glenn Jan 14. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River senior Sophia Lavey set the play in a home game against Elwood John Glenn Jan 14. Bill Landon photo
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Shoreham-Wading River junior Sophie Costello lays up for two in a home game against John Glenn Jan 14. Bill Landon photo
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Shoreham-Wading River junior Sophie Costello drives the lane for the Wildcats in a home game against John Glenn Jan 14. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River junior Sophie Costello takes flight for the Wildcats in a home game against John Glenn Jan 14. Bill Landon photo

It was Shoreham-Wading River’s defense and GraceAnn Leonard’s 25 points that led the Wildcats to a 59-42 win at home against John Glenn in a league VI matchup Jan. 14. 

Glenn trailed by six at the half but the Wildcats found their rhythm in the 3rd and stretched their legs in the final 8 minutes of play to put the game away. 

Leonard scored 12 field goals and a free throw, teammates Sophie Costello scored 7 from the floor a triple and two from the line for 19 points and Sophia Lavey banked 6. 

Carlie Cutinella netted 5 and Colleen Ohrtman and Katie Coster had two points apiece. 

The win lifts the Wildcats 5-1 in league for sole possession of 2nd place one game behind Mount Sinai.

— All photos by Bill Landon

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Newfield senior Troy Guy sets the play for the Wolverines in a 57-50 victory over Commack Jan 13. Bill Landon
Newfield senior Troy Guy with a baseline pass for the Wolverines in a 57-50 victory over Commack Jan 13. Bill Landon
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Senior point guard Michael Agostino hits a trey for the Wolverines in a 57-50 victory over Commack Jan 13. Bill Landon
The Newfield line dancers entertain at the halftime break Jan 13. Bill Landon photo
The Newfield line dancers entertain at the halftime break Jan 13. Bill Landon photo
Newfield junior Kyle Milano looks for the rebound for the Wolverines in a 57-50 victory over Commack Jan 13. Bill Landon
Newfield junior Kyle Milano shoots from the top of the key for the Wolverines in a 57-50 victory over Commack Jan 13. Bill Landon
Newfield junior Kyle Milano scores for the Wolverines in a 57-50 victory over Commack Jan 13. Bill Landon
Newfield senior Josiah Fields looks for the open shooter in a League II matchup against Commack Jan 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior forward Josh Jacob lays up for 2 of his 10 points in a League II matchup against Commack Jan 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Isaiah Brown fights his way to the rim in a League II matchup against Commack Jan 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Isaiah Brown goes to the rim in a League II matchup against Commack Jan 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Isaiah Brown hits 2 of his 11 points in a League II matchup against Commack Jan 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Hamza Yousef lays up for two more in a home game against Commack Jan 13. Bill Landon photo
Newfield senior Hamza Yousef lays up for 2 of his 18 points in a League II matchup against Commack Jan 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Hamza Yousef drains a three-pointer in a home game against Commack Jan 13. Bill Landon photo

Trailing by three at the halftime break, Newfield had a productive third quarter to retake the lead over Commack in a League II matchup at home. The Wolverines kept the Cougars at bay in the final eight minutes to secure a 57-50 victory Jan 13.  

Senior Hamza Yousef led the way for Newfield hitting two triples, five field goals and two from the free throw line for 18 points. Isaiah Brown followed with four from the floor, three at the line for 11 points along with 16 rebounds, and Josh Jacobs the senior along with junior Kyle Milano netted 10 points apiece. Michael Agostino added eight.

The win lifts the Wolverines to 5-2 in league, 7-5 overall, to move third place behind Northport and Ward Melville. The Wolverines retake the court Jan 15 in a non-league matchup at home against Walt Whitman. Game time is at noon.

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Members of the men's track & field team compete during last Saturday's meet. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

The Stony Brook University men’s track & field team got the 2022 Indoor season started at the Fordham Alumni Meet on Jan. 8 in the Bronx. The Seawolves got the season off to a strong start with five total wins in their season opener. 

Photo from Stony Brook Athletics

Aiden Smyth earned a win in the mile as he clocked a time of 4:16.03 to lead the way for the Seawolves. Smyth later joined the DMR team and helped the Seawolves to a win in that event with a time of 10:34.03. On the field, Darnell Paul recorded a win for the Seawolves in the shot put as he tallied a mark of 13.10m.

Timothy Weber won the 1000 meter run for the Seawolves as he crossed the finish line with a winning time of 2:32.32. Aiden Smyth picked up a win for Stony Brook in the mile run with a final time of 4:16.03. Conor Malanaphy finished right behind Smyth in second-place as he clocked a time of 4:18.44.

Darnell Paul took first-place in the shot put with a mark of 13.10m. Paul then recorded a mark of 12.45m in the weight throw. Michael Fama won the 3000 meter run as he crossed the finish line in 9:05.59.

The Stony Brook DMR team comprised of Malanaphy, Nicolas Lavazoli, Weber, and Smyth picked up the win as they combined for a time of 10:34.03. 

Anthony Urbancik earned a second-place finish in the 60 meter dash with a final time of 7.24. Urbancik later took second in the 200 meter dash as he clocked a time of 24.42.

The Stony Brook University women’s track & field team also got the season off to a strong start as they compiled five first-place finishes with Jada Hodge and Grace Weigele leading the way. Hodge picked up a win in the 60 meter dash, while Weigele won the 1000 meter run and helped Stony Brook’s DMR team to a first-place finish. Nicole Garcia earned a win in the mile and then joined Weigele to guide the Seawolves to a win in the DMR. 

Jada Hodge got the Seawolves off to a quick start in the 60 meter dash as she took first-place with a final time of 7.98. Nadja Ashley followed behind in second-place as she crossed the finish line in 8.13.

Grace Weigele earned a first-place finish in the 1000 meter run as she clocked a winning time of 3:07.85. Tara Hauff finished right behind Weigele in second-place with a time of 3:09.82. Nicole Garcia put together a standout performance in the mile run as she won the race with a time of 5:19.16. Merrick Hemond won the 3000 meter run with a first-place time of 11:22.70.

The Seawolves’ DMR team comprised of Weigele, Enyero Omokeni, Hauff, and Garcia tallied a first-place finish as they clocked a combine time of 12:51.45. Marina Magoulas recorded a mark of 9.44m in the shot put and then tallied a mark of 14.60m in the weight throw for a second-place finish.

“Today was all about taking another step towards normalcy. It felt good to be competing in an indoor meet for the first time in two years. Overall, we had some nice performances, notably, Nicole Garcia and Aiden Smyth who on top of winning their mile races, both anchored the DMR relays to wins. Other athletes that got their indoor season of to a winning start were Jada Hodge, Darnell Paul, and Grace Weigele,” said track and field head coach Andrew Ronan. 

“But now we need to focus on building towards the championship part of our season at the end of February. Each meet we compete in from this point on is going to get more competitive so we need to work on getting better individually and as a team every week,” he said.

The Seawolves are back in action on Saturday, January 15, when they compete in the Penn Invitational at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex on Staten Island.

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Photo from Stony Brook Athletics

The Stony Brook University women’s basketball program secured its first road win in conference play as it defeated Maine (5-9, 2-2 America East), 63-44, on January 9 at the Cross Insurance Center.

The Seawolves had three players score in double-digits, senior guard Anastasia Warren led the team in scoring with a team-high 15 points. Graduate forwards India Pagan and Leighah-Amori Wool followed closely behind finishing with 13 points and 12 points, respectively.

Stony Brook came out strong and took an early lead at the start of the game, a product of a 14-0 scoring run. The Seawolves were able to continue the momentum into the second quarter where they led the Black Bears by 21 points, the largest lead of the contest.

Maine rallied back in the second half cutting the lead to only eight with 9:27 to go, but Stony Brook did not let the Black Bears get any closer than that as Wool hit back-to-back three pointers to secure the Seawolves’ lead.

Stony Brook improved to 11-2, 2-1 America East and has won four of its last five games, as it heads into a matchup with Vermont on Wednesday night back on the Island.

STATS AND NOTES

  • Warren’s team-high 15 points mark the fifth time this season that she has led the scoring for the Seawolves.
  • Junior guard Gigi Gonzalez recorded a career-high four steals and dished out a team-high five assists. It was the fifth time this season that she dished out five or more assists in a game.
  • Pagan’s 13 points mark the seventh time this season she has finished in double figures – Stony Brook has won each of those contests.
  • Stony Brook’s defense forced 18 turnovers and only let up 14 points in the paint, the lowest amount Maine has scored in the paint all season. The 18 forced turnovers are the second-most forced against the Black Bears this year.
  • The 21 made free-throws are a new season-high for Stony Brook
  •  Stony Brook held the Black Bears well below their average shooting clips, as they only managed 29.1 percent from the field and 23.1 percent from beyond the arc. Their season averages are 37.8 and 25.5, respectively.
  • It was the fifth time this season that Stony Brook held an opponent under 50 points. The 44 points allowed are tied for the second-fewest the Seawolves allowed in a game this season (held Rutgers to 44 points on Nov. 16). Stony Brook has held each of its last two opponents to under 50 points (limited Hartford to a season-low 39 points on Jan. 2).
  •  The Seawolves are now 10-0 when they outrebound their opponents, winning the battle on the boards, 46-26.
  • The team also improved to 5-1 when three players score in double figures.

“I’m pleased with today’s win on the road versus a good Maine team that is hard to beat at home. We started the game very focused which we’ve been talking about as a team. Again, our defense and rebounding ultimately won the game,” said head coach Ashley Langford.

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Elijah Olaniyi during Saturday's game. Photo from Stony Brook Athletics

Leading by as much as 21 in the second half, the Stony Brook men’s basketball program was able to hold off a Maine run that saw the lead cut as close as five en route to a win in the America East opener, 80-72, on Jan. 8 at Island Federal Arena.

Elijah Olaniyi and Tykei Greene led the Seawolves with 16 points apiece, two of five players in double figures for the home team. Olaniyi, in his return, also recorded five rebounds, two steals and a big block to seal the game late.

Greene finished a rebound away from a double-double, hauling in a team-high nine rebounds to aid Stony Brook’s advantage on the glass. The Seawolves flew ahead to a 64-43 lead with 9:06 to go after a Greene free throw but Maine rallied back to 73-68 but Stony Brook would not let them get closer than that.

Stony Brook now sits 9-5 on the season, winners of six of its last seven.

“Thrilled we won,” said head coach Geno Ford.”I think we felt like at the ten-minute mark we huddled up and were concerned that the crowd might leave early, so we wanted to keep them until the end. I wish that was it, but I give Maine credit. They kept playing and we didn’t do as good of enough job, obviously. We only had 11 turnovers, we were 16-of-20 from the foul line but it felt like they were all in one little bunched up stretch where the game was able to get tightened down. When it did get to a one or two possession game, Elijah had a huge play, Jahlil had a huge deflection where Juan stole it after we turned it over and we were able to get it back and get fouled. There were more positives than negatives and anytime you win a conference game they don’t give you bonus points for winning by a certain amount. Happy to move and get on to the next one, clearly we have somethings we need to clean up.” 

Up next, the team headed to Burlington Vermont on Jan. 12 for a matchup that pits the top two teams in the America East preseason poll. Results were not available as of press time.

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Ward Melville senior Tommy Ribaudo with the jumper for the Patriots in a league II matchup at home against Bay Shore. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Tommy Ribaudo muscles his way to the rim for the Patriots in a league II matchup at home against Bay Shore. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Tommy Ribaudo drives the lane for the Patriots in a league II matchup at home against Bay Shore. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Tommy Ribaudo drives the baseline for the Patriots in a league II matchup at home against Bay Shore. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Tommy Engel takes flight scoring two of his 16 points for the Patriots at home against Bay Shore Jan 11. Photo by Bill Landon
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Ward Melville senior Michael Dargan lays up for two for the Patriots at home against Bay Shore Jan 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore forward Lorenzo Beaton banks two for the Patriots at home against Bay Shore Jan 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore KJ Anderson lays up for two for the Patriots at home against Bay Shore Jan 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore KJ Anderson lays up for two for the Patriots at home against Bay Shore Jan 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore KJ Anderson battles under the boards for the Patriots at home against Bay Shore Jan 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Josh Horvath with a put back for the Patriots at home against Bay Shore Jan 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Josh Horvath looks for the rebound at home against Bay Shore Jan 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Josh Horvath with the rebound for the Patriots at home against Bay Shore Jan 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior forward Frank Carroll looks for the rebound for the Patriots at home against Bay Shore Jan 11. Photo by Bill Landon

Once again Ward Melville senior Tommy Engel led his team in scoring in a League II matchup against Bay Shore, scoring 16 points for a 59-49 victory at home Jan. 11.

Teammates Tommy Ribaudo and KJ Anderson each scored 12 points apiece and Lorenzo Beaton banked seven. Seniors Frank Carroll, Michael Dargan and Josh Horvath netted four points each. The win lifts the Patriots to 5-1 in the league, 10-2 overall. Ward Melville is one game behind Northport who sits atop the leaderboard.

The Patriots are back in action Jan. 14 with a road game against Walt Whitman. Game time is 7 p.m.

 

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Harborfields’ Aryana Spence runs the 55-meter dash in a crossover-meet at SCCC Jan 9. Bill Landon photo
Brianna Coakley runs the 1000-meter distance for Harborfields placing 5th overall in a crossover-meet at SCCC Jan 9. Bill Landon photo
Harborfields Bridget Carlson clears 4’6” to place 2nd in a crossover-meet at SCCC Jan 9. Bill Landon photo
Harborfields' Emma Kirschner runs the 1500-meter distance in a crossover-meet at SCCC Jan 9. Bill Landon photo
Harborfields Sophia Rose (L) and Marina Bak compete at the 1500-meter distance in a crossover-meet at SCCC Jan 9. Bill Landon photo
Harborfields Delilah Shapiro competes in the 55-meter hurdle event in a crossover-meet at SCCC Jan 9 placing 8th place overall. Bill Landon photo

The Harborfields High School girls track team competed in an indoor crossover meet at Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood on Saturday, Jan. 9.

Harborfields Delilah Shapiro placed eighth in the 55-meter hurdle event with a 10.41, and teammates Marina Bak and Sophia Rose ran the 1500-meter race and placed 14th and 17th, respectively. Brianna Coakley finished fifth at 1000-meters with a time of 3:39.81.

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Shoreham-Wading River’s Maddie-Lynn McKiernan places 4th overall in the 1500-meter with a 5:21.65 in a crossover-meet at SCCC Jan 9. Bill Landon photo

 

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Shoreham-Wading River’s Madison Zelin runs the 55-meter hurdles in 9.80 for 2nd place in a crossover-meet at SCCC Jan 9. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River’s Maddie-Lynn McKiernan places 4th overall in the 1500-meter with a 5:21.65 in a crossover-meet at SCCC Jan 9. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River’s Hailey Lewkovich competes in triple jump finishing 5th with a 28’1” distance in a crossover-meet at SCCC Jan 9. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River’s Hailey Lewkovich competes in triple jump finishing 5th with a 28’1” distance in a crossover-meet at SCCC Jan 9. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River’s Abigail Metz competes in long jump finishing 12th with a 13’6¼” distance in a crossover-meet at SCCC Jan 9. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River’s Kerrin McGuire competes in long jump in a crossover-meet at SCCC Jan 9. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River’s Emma Granshaw places 2nd in the 1000-meter event with a 3:19.90 in a crossover-meet at SCCC Jan 9. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River’s Hannah Scotto runs the 600-meter event with a 2:21.42 in a crossover-meet at SCCC Jan 9. Bill Landon photo

The Lady Wildcats of Shoreham-Wading River competed in a section XI crossover indoor track meet at Suffolk County Community College Jan. 9. 

Madison Zelin placed 2nd over all in the 55-meter dash clocking in at 9.80. Teammates Olivia Pesso and Maddie-Lynn McKiernan placed 3rd & 4th respectively at the 1500-meter distance, and Madison Zelin placed first in the  300-meter dash with a 45.35.

— All photos by Bill Landon

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