SPORTS
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...
Middle Country’s relay team 2nd in Division I at state meet
By Desirée Keegan
Middle Country’s seniors have shown the strength, determination and dedication to achieve greatness, and now they have the success to prove it...
Elijah Claiborne places first twice at state meet
Elijah Claiborne has always come second, but this time, the state meet was his stage to shine on.
The senior has fallen short to his...
Mount Sinai’s Robinson places first at states in 400 hurdles
Like a quote by R.S. Grey, Kayleigh Robinson believed she could, so she did.
The Mount Sinai junior sprinter’s go-getter attitude motivated her to a...
Grillo, Pallonetti, Hobbes continue Ward Melville lacrosse’s tradition of excellence
Ryan Pallonetti wasn’t missing the game this time, and he made his presence known.
The Ward Melville senior scored three goals in the Patriots’ 15-2...
Port Jeff Athletic Director moving on after two years at the helm
Athletics in the Port Jefferson School District reached unprecedented heights during the last few school years, and now one of the people who oversaw...
Suffolk comes up short in 5-4 Grand Slam Challenge loss
By Bill Landon
A two-run eighth inning helped Nassau County tie the game and earn the would-be go-ahead run over Suffolk in a 5-4 Blue...
Northport’s Elijah Claiborne headlines state qualifiers, heads to finals
Northport senior distance runner Elijah Claiborne isn't showing signs of slowing down. His 4 minute, 11.47 second finish in the 1,600-meter run earned him first...
Comsewogue, Middle Country, Smithtown West runners headed to state finals
Gabby Griffin gave it her all in what could have been her final race across the hurdles, and clocked in with a top spot...
