SPORTS
Port Jeff school district names new athletic director
Port Jefferson School District’s athletic programs have excelled in recent years, but the Royals faced a new kind of challenge this summer.
Adam Sherrard has...
Ward Melville grad turned sports agent makes MLB history
By Anthony Petriello
A Ward Melville High School grad recently scored a home run in the world of sports.
A success story in the making, Burton...
Baseball all-star game a family affair for fans and players
It’s all about family.
Sure, there was plenty of high-powered baseball last week when I had the privilege of attending my first Major League Baseball...
Shooting hoops brings Greenlawn community together
The Town of Huntington hosted its fifth annual Co-Ed Basketball Tournament at Coral Park in Greenlawn July 21.
Teens between the ages of 12 to...
Smithtown baseball star making presence felt in NCAA at SBU
By Desirée Keegan
Nick Grande was home for a few weeks during winter break, and while his mother joked he could get a job during...
Ward Melville ice hockey team reflects on state championship season
By Desirée Keegan
Mark Devlin was at his son Ryan's high school graduation ceremony last month and couldn’t believe his ears. As Ward Melville High...
Suffolk seniors best Nassau on softball field
By Desirée Keegan
The fireworks came a day late for a group of Suffolk senior softball players.
A thriller ensued in a battle between some of...
Recent grads compete in Under Armour All-America game
By Desirée Keegan
Although North fell to South in a 10-9 overtime thriller during the Under Armour All-America lacrosse game in Maryland June 30, featuring...
Harborfields’ Gavin Buda first Suffolk athlete selected for both spring all-star games
Gavin Buda’s first word was “ball.”
“True story,” the Harborfields dual-sport standout athlete said. “I’ve been playing sports as far back as I can remember.”
Baseball...
Area athletes help Long Island retake Empire Challenge title
By Bill Landon
After a New York City 30-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass, the team went for a two-point conversion to outright win its third...
