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Port Jeff sophomore Ryan Filippi pushes upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Ryan Whiffen looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Jonah Pflaster rolls to the outside. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff’s Patrick Johnson pushes past a defender. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Ryan Filippi looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore long stickman clears the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff’s Patrick Johnson fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Ryan Whiffen pushes past a defender. Photo by Bill Landon

Port Jeff had its hands full when the 11-2 Hauppauge boys lacrosse team came knocking. In the Royals’ final game of the season, they fell to the Eagles 11-6 Saturday morning, May 13.

Freshman Rowan Casey notched three goals. Ryan Filippi and Patrick Johnson scored, and senior Jonah Pflaster also stretched the net in the Div. II matchup. Freshman goalie Owen Whiffen had a busy day in net with 17 saves.

The Royals conclude their 2023 campaign with wins against Bellport, North Babylon and Deer Park.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The East Islip boys lacrosse program gave up a home game to participate in the fundraiser. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The East Islip boys lacrosse program. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The Ward Melville Patriots during the event. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Spectator games. Photo by Bill Landon
The Ward Melville Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
The Ward Melville Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Spectator games. Photo by Bill Landon
The Ward Melville Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham’s Carter Rubin singing the National Anthem before the boys varsity game. Photo by Bill Landon
The SWR Wildcats hosted East Islip during the 15th annual LAX OUT CANCER benefit game. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats celebrate. Photo by Bill Landon
The SWR Wildcats during the 15th annual LAX OUT CANCER event. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats on the field. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats host East Islip during the 15th annual LAX OUT CANCER event. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats host East Islip in the 15th annual LAX OUT CANCER event. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon

An annual community philanthropic initiative recently returned for its latest installment.

Shoreham-Wading River High School hosted the 15th annual Lax Out Cancer fundraising event on Saturday, May 13. This community staple was organized by the lacrosse program in conjunction with the Wildcat Athletic Club and local businesses. The funds raised will help boost awareness while supporting four local families currently battling cancer.

The East Islip boys lacrosse team came to support the event, giving up a home game to help bolster the cause. The Ward Melville girls lacrosse team was also on hand, participating alongside SWR’s junior varsity teams and the Suffolk Police Athletic League.

There were games for the spectators, music and entertainment, silent auctions and apparel sales. The grills at the concession stand never cooled off.

Shoreham’s own Carter Rubin — season 19 winner of “The Voice” — sang a moving rendition of the National Anthem just before the varsity teams took the field.

The Wildcats took command early, holding off a late game surge and winning the game 14-5.

Contributions can be sent to Lax Out Cancer – SWRWAC at www.swrwac.org/?page_id=2478.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Rocky Point goalie Brianna Henke with a save. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point senior midfielder MaryKate Abernethy calls the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point senior midfielder Emilie Schultz sees a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point sophomore midfielder Kylie Lamoureux pushes past a defender. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point senior midfielder MaryKate Abernethy sees the cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point junior Anna Wood looks toward the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point sophomore Fiona Vu passes to the outside. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point goalie Brianna Henke with a save. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point sophomore midfielder Lily Woods pushes upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point sophomore midfielder Kylie Lamoureux passes outside. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point junior Mckenzie Moeller from behind the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point junior Anna Wood looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point sophomore Fiona Vu looks toward the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point sophomore midfielder Kylie Lamoureux looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point senior attack Grace Curtin pushes past a defender in a home game against West Hampton. Bill Landon photo
Rocky Point senior midfielder MaryKate Abernethy sees the cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point attack Sydney Woods passes inside. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon

In a home game against Westhampton Beach Thursday night, May 11, the Rocky Point Eagles entered the halftime break tied 3-3. Rocky Point junior Sydney Woods opened the second half with a goal, putting her team out front by one.

But the Hurricanes rattled off four unanswered goals, retaking the lead and never looking back. Westhampton Beach grounded the Eagles in the Div. II matchup, winning 11-6.

Senior Leela Smith led the Eagles in scoring with three goals, while teammates Kylie Lamoureux, Fiona Vu and Mckenzie Moeller each scored. Goalie Brianna Henke had six stops in net.

The loss drops the Eagles to 9-5 in the division, 11-5 overall. The team will now focus on postseason play which begins Wednesday, May 17.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Middle Country senior Kaitlyn Ippolito sees a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior Kaitlyn Ippolito passes outside. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior Juliana Speziale presses toward the crease. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country junior Ella Hirsch looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country junior Ella Hirsch fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior midfielder Kate Timarky looks for an opening. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior midfielder Kate Timarky bends the stick with a shot on goal. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior Juliana Speziale pushes upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior attack Olivia Annunziata looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior attack Olivia Annunziata fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country junior Ella Hirsch looks to get a shot off. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country junior Ella Hirsch fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior midfielder Mia Juvelier passes upfield. Photo by Bill Landon

It was all Kate Timarky for the Middle Country girls lacrosse team Monday afternoon, May 8, when the senior midfielder rattled off five goals in the first six minutes of play.

In this Div. I home game against Half Hollow Hills, Middle Country closed out the first half with a four-goal advantage. But the Mad Dogs exploded in the second half, peppering the scoreboard with eight more, putting the game away 18-9.

Notre Dame-bound Timarky led her team in scoring with five assists and eight goals. Teammates Olivia Annunziata finished with five goals and two assists, and Juliana Speziale notched a pair of assists along with three goals. Goalie Jamie Cuozzo, a senior, had 10 saves in net.

With the victory, Middle Country improves to 8-4 in the division with two games left in the regular season before playoffs begin Tuesday, May 16.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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The Rocky Point boys lacrosse coaching staff with Helene Bowler. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Will Levonick presents flowers to Helene Bowler during the 3rd annual Mike Bowler Day celebration. Photo by Bill Landon
The 3rd annual Mike Bowler Day on Saturday, May 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Helene Bowler at mid field for the 3rd annual Mike Bowler Remembrance Day Saturday May 6th. Bill Landon photo.
Rocky Point junior Ryan Meyers pushes up-field for the Eagles in a home game against Mattituck. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point senior Liam Reisinger fires at the cage for the Eagles in a home game against Mattituck. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point senior Will Levonick fires at the cage for the Eagles in a home game against Mattituck. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point senior Will Levonick presses to the outside. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point senior Kyle Moore winds up for a shot on goal. Photo by Bill Landon
Timeout, Rocky Point. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point junior Ryan Meyers splits the pipes for the Eagles. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point sophomore Kristian Hald grabs a loose ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Freshman goalie DJ Xavier with a save. Photo by Bill Landon
Eagles Nation. Photo by Bill Landon

Saturday afternoon, May 6, marked the 3rd annual Mike Bowler Day, a day of remembrance for Rocky Point’s legendary head coach who had led the boys lacrosse program for 43 seasons.

Bowler, who established the boys lacrosse program in 1978, died in December 2019. During his tenure, he amassed more than 600 wins, leading his team to a state championship in 2008. In 2020, he was named New York State Coach of the Year by the National Federation of High School Sports, an award presented to those who have made the most profound impact on the lives of student-athletes in their respective sports.

The event was met with warm temperatures and brilliant sunshine, after which the Eagles took on Mattituck/Greenport/Southold in a Div. II contest.

Mattituck set the tone early, taking a 3-1 lead after the first quarter of play. The Tuckers extended their lead to five goals by halftime. Rocky Point struggled late in cutting into the deficit, falling to the Tuckers 12-6.

Rocky Point’s Kyle Moore and Ryan Meyers each scored twice, while teammates Colton Feinberg and Ryan Negus both scored. Freshman goalie DJ Xavier had eight stops in net.

The loss drops the Eagles to 5-6 with two games remaining before postseason play begins.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Smithtown East’s Campbell Cracchiola fires at the cage in a home game against Wm Floyd May 6. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East Brody Ritter at “X” in a home game against Wm Floyd May 6. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East senior Garrett Mangels fires at the cage in a home game against Wm Floyd May 6. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East midfielder Luke DiMaria pushes past a defender in a home game against Wm Floyd May 6. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East midfielder Luke DiMaria pushes past a defender in a home game against Wm Floyd May 6. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East midfielder Luke DiMaria pushes past a defender in a home game against Wm Floyd May 6. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East senior Brendan Marz pushes past a defender in a home game against Wm Floyd May 6. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East goalie Brendan Carroll takes a shot on goal in a home game against Wm Floyd May 6. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East goalie Brendan Carroll battles a defender in a home game against Wm Floyd May 6. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East scores. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East senior Garrett Mangels fires at the cage in a home game against Wm Floyd May 6. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East long stickman Chris Trebing fires at the cage in a home game against Wm Floyd May 6. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East senior Ryan Rooney fires at the cage in a home game against Wm Floyd May 6. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East sophomore defender Sean Pelligrino pushes up-field in a home game against Wm Floyd May 6. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East freshman attack Cameron James passes in a home game against Wm Floyd May 6. Bill Landon photo

The Bulls of Smithtown East, at 8-3, hosted William Floyd, at 5-6, in a Division I matchup opened the second half with a five-goal advantage, but the Colonials scored twice to open the third quarter while holding Smithtown East scoreless. 

Both teams traded goals in the final 12 minutes of play, but the Bulls kept their visitors at bay to win the game, 11-8, on Saturday, May 6. 

Sophomore Luke DiMaria led the way for the Bulls with a goal and five assists. Senior Ryan Rooney had four goals on the day, and Cameron James stretched the net three times. Brendan Carroll had 12 stops between the pipes. 

The win lifts Smithtown East to 9-3 in their division with two games remaining before post season play begins. 

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Port Jeff senior Frank Andriani throws in for the Royals. Photo by Bill Landon
Conference on the mound. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Ruairi Rago slides into third. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Natti Mullen from the mound. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Natti Mullen with a fastball. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Ruairi Rago makes the tag at second. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Ruairi Rago throws to first. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Kyle Erickson makes the play at second base. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Ruairi Rago attempts the tag. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Daniel Owens rips the ball deep. Photo by Bill Landon
Official timeout. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Daniel Owens throws in for the Royals. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff catcher Evan Raymond with the play at the plate. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff catcher Evan Raymond tags the runner out. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Frank D'Elia holds the runner on at first. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Frank D’Elia takes a cut. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Frank D’Elia makes the play at first. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Kyle Erickson scoops a grounder. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Kyle Erickson tags the runner out. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Natti Mullen safely back at first. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Natti Mullen slides head first into second. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Natti Mullen rounds third, heading for home. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Ruairi Rago takes flight. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Jake Zamek throwing heat. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Joey Aronica makes the play at second base. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Frank D’Elia makes the play at first. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Frank D’Elia smacks a ground ball. Photo by Bill Landon

At 11-3, the Port Jefferson Royals — the defending Long Island champions — sat comfortably in second place, enjoying an 11-game winning streak. That is until the 3-10 Amityville Warriors came to town. 

In the second of a three-game series at Diamond in the Pines on Thursday, May 4, the Warriors snapped the Royals’ streak. The Warriors scored three runs in the top of the fourth inning, taking the lead. Port Jeff made a pitching change the following inning, but the bats went quiet, unable to rally back, falling to Amityville 7-3. 

Ruairi Rago managed the only hit for the Royals on the day while finding his way home. Teammate Natti Mullen crossed the plate twice. 

The deciding contest of this series took place the following afternoon, May 5, when each team put double-digit runs on the scoreboard. The Royals scored two more, though, winning the game 12-10 and taking two out of three games against the Warriors.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Miller Place midfielder Hayden Young looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Panthers score. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place midfielder Sophia Ingenito fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior goalie Natalia Altebrando with a save. Photo by Bill Landon
Panthers score. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place midfielder Olivia Coffey takes flight. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place midfielder Angie Efstathiou breaks down the sideline. Photo by Bill Landon
Panthers score. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place midfielder Olivia Coffey gets double teamed. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place sophomore Mirabella Altebrando fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place midfielder Angie Efstathiou looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place midfielder Angie Efstathiou pushes past a defender. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place midfielder Sophia Ingenito wins the draw. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place defender Madison Hall splits a pair of defenders. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place midfielder Sophia Ingenito pushes upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West attack Ashlyn Renkowski looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophia Ingenito battles Ashley Mennella at draw. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place defender Madison Hall powers her way upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West midfielder Ashley Mennella passes. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior goalie Natalia Altebrando clears the ball for the Panthers. Photo by Bill Landon
Abigail Lonigro and Jolie Schiavo battle for a loose ball. Photo by Bill Landon

It was all Miller Place on a rainy Saturday afternoon, April 29, when the Panthers hosted the Smithtown West Bulls in a Div. II matchup.

Miller Place had secured a 7-2 lead by the halftime break. Smithtown West’s struggles continued in the second half, with Miller Place controlling the pace the rest of the way. The Panthers put the game away 15-4.

Mirabella Altebrando led the way for the Panthers with six assists. Olivia Coffey netted four goals while teammates Isabella Luisa and Hayden Young each scored three goals apiece. Natalia Altebrando had eight saves on the day.

Smithtown West’s Jolie Schiavo scored twice for the Bulls, and Ashley Mennella and teammate Laura Luikart both scored.

The win lifts Miller Place to 6-5 in their division, while the Bulls dropped to 5-6 with three games remaining before postseason play begins.

Both teams are back in action Wednesday, May 3, when Miller Place hosts Eastport-South Manor, and Smithtown West hits the road for an away game against Greenport-Southold-Mattituck. Both games begin at 4:00 p.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Ward Melville outfielder Nicholas Carnovale throws in for the Patriots in a home game against Bellport. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Anthony Competello dives head-first into home plate ahead of the throw in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Anthony Competello rips one deep in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Jack Friend throws the runner out at first in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Tyler Jean-Noel crosses home plate in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Tyler Jean-Noel slides safely into 2nd base in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Daniel DiGennaro rips one deep to left in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville outfielder makes the play for the Patriots in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Thomas Ruehle from the mound for the Patriots in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Nicholas Carnovale dives into 2nd base in a home game against Bellport. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Jack Friend rips one deep to left in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Safely on at 2nd base. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Jason Sfakis with a standup double in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Jack Friend with the underhand throw for the out at second base in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Jason Sfakis makes the play at first in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Robert Looney throws the runner out at first in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville freshman nicholas Failla hits a fly ball for the Patriots in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Nicholas Carnovale dives for home plate in a home game against Bellport. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Nicholas Carnovale rounds 3rd for the Patriots in a home game against Bellport. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Jack Friend heads to 3rd in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville outfielder Nicholas Carnovale hits a rope for the Patriots in a home game against Bellport. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Tyler Jean-Noel slides home ahead of the throw in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Tyler Jean-Noel heads for 3rd in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Jason Sfakis smacks a grounder in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Tyler Jean-Noel smacks a grounder in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo

At 11-3 on the season, the Patriots of Ward Melville opened game one of the best of three game series at home against Bellport (6-8) on Monday, May 1, having defeated the Clippers decisively back in early April.

The Patriots bats spoke first, building a 7-4 advantage after four innings with pitcher Thomas Ruehle working his way out of a jam on two occasions in the early going. The Patriots prevailed, winning the League IV matchup, 9-5.

The Patriots trail top-seeded Connetquot by one game with five games remaining before postseason play begins May 16.

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Comsewogue freshman goalie Isabella Borruso with a save. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue sophomore attack Jackie Riviezzo passes. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman attack Gianna McNulty looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
University of Florida-bound Alyssa Deacy looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Timeout, Comsewogue. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman midfielder Jayla Callender pushes upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman midfielder Kamryn McCrary passes upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue sophomore attack Jackie Riviezzo drives toward the crease. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman goalie Isabella Borruso with another stop in net. Photo by Bill Landon
Bryant University-bound Gabby Constant wins the draw for the Warriors. Photo by Bill Landon
Warriors score. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior midfielder Alyssa Deacy looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman midfielder Vienna Guzman passes upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue sophomore attack Jackie Riviezzo passes to an open shooter. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue sophomore attack Jackie Riviezzo changes direction. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman midfielder Jayla Callender pushes upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman attack Gianna McNulty drives toward the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior midfielder Alyssa Deacy looks inside for the Warriors. Photo by Bill Landon
Bryant University-bound Gabby Constant scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Warriors win. Photo by Bill Landon
Warriors win. Photo by Bill Landon

West Babylon came knocking on Comsewogue’s door Thursday night, April 27, in a Div. II contest in which both teams held matching records at 3-6. The Warriors relentlessly pursued victory, though it would take five overtime periods to determine them the victor.

West Babylon scored back-to-back goals in the opening minutes of the second half, edging ahead 7-4. But the Warriors’ offense came thundering back, rattling off three unanswered goals of their own and tying the game at 7-7 with two minutes left in regulation.

Neither team could find the cage as the time on the clock expired, forcing overtime. Scoreless through the first four three-minute overtime periods, Comsewogue freshman Vienna Guzman’s stick would be the difference maker, breaking the stalemate and winning the game 8-7.

Comsewogue’s Gianna McNulty scored and had two assists. Teammates Gabby Constant and Kamryn McCrary scored two goals apiece. Freshman goalie Isabella Borruso had seven saves on the night.

The win lifts the Warriors to 4-6 in their division with four games remaining before postseason play begins.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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