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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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Shoreham-Wading River senior Lindsay Langella pushes up-field in a home game against Smithtown West. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West attack Isabella Dantuono looks for a cutter for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West senior attack Madison Driscoll pushes up-field for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West goalie Maribella Marciano with a monster save in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Bulls score.
Smithtown West midfielder Alexandra Given passes in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West attack Ashlyn Renkowski looks for an open shooter for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West midfielder Kate Theofield looks for a cutter in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West midfielder Alexandra Given passes in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West attack Isabella Dantuono drives from behind the cage for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West attack Isabella Dantuono splits the pipes for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West attack Ashlyn Renkowski looks for an open shooter for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West senior attack Madison Driscoll pushes up-field for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Wildcats score. Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore attack Grayce Kitchen looks for a cutter in a home game against Smithtown West. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River senior midfielder GraceAnn Leonard looks for a cutter in a home game against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River midfielder Madison Herr scores in a home game against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River midfielder Madison Herr breaks free in a home game against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Abigail Beran fires at the cage in a home game against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River midfielder Madison Herr grabs a loose ball in a home game against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats score. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River attack Charlotte Erb breaks free in a home game against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River attack Hailey Lewkovich splits the pipes in a home game against Smithtown West. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore attack Grayce Kitchen looks for a cutter in a home game against Smithtown West. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River senior Abigail Beran passes in a home game against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River attack Hailey Lewkovich clears the ball from behind the cage in a home game against Smithtown West. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West attack Giana D’Amico pushes up-field for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West midfielder Jolie Schiavo grabs a loose ball for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Senior night at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Bill Landon photo

The Wildcats of Shoreham-Wading River, protecting a three-goal lead to open the second half, scored on their first possession to break out to an 8-4 lead against the Bulls of Smithtown West at Thomas Cutinella Memorial Field in a Division II matchup April 21.

It looked as if the Wildcats would cruise the rest of the way, but the Bulls saw it differently as they chipped away at the deficit when Isabella Dantuono with seven minutes left in regulation scored off an assist from Alyssa Lorefice to trail 8-7. Charlotte Erb’s shot on goal stretched the net for the insurance goal for the Wildcats with six minutes left when Dantuono buried her fourth goal of the game to trail 9-8 at the three-minute mark. Shoreham-Wading River was able to hold on letting the clock unwind for the victory.

Shoreham-Wading River senior GraceAnn Leonard topped the scoring chart for the Wildcats with an assist and three goals. Teammates Reese Marcario had two assists with Grayce Kitchen scoring twice. Kamryn Osik had two saves on the day.

Isabella Dantuono scored four goals along with an assist for Smithtown West and Alyssa Lorefice had two assists and two goals. Goalie Maribella Marciano stopped eight shots on goal.

The win lifts the Wildcats division record to 5-3 while the loss drops the Bulls to 4-4.

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Sophie Reed lays down a bunt for the Patriots in a home game against Deer Park. Bill Landon photo
Sara Kropp throws the runner out at 1st in a home game against Deer Park. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville 8th grader Julianna Russ throws a shutout against visiting Deer Park. Bill Landon photo
Alicia Pepitone rips one deep in a home game against Deer Park. Bill Landon photo
Alicia Pepitone rips one deep in a home game against Deer Park. Bill Landon photo
Katelynn West takes a cut in a home game against Deer Park. Bill Landon photo
Julianna Russ lays down a bunt for the Patriots in a home game against Deer Park. Bill Landon photo
Isabella Parente makes the play at first in a home game against Deer Park. Bill Landon photo
Sophie Reed throws the runner out at 1st base for the Patriots in a home game against Deer Park. Bill Landon photo
Sophie Reed lays down a bunt for the Patriots in a home game against Deer Park. Bill Landon photo
Two runs score. Bill Landon photo
Sara Kropp drives the ball deep in a home game against Deer Park. Bill Landon photo
Isabella Parente smacks a grounder in a home game against Deer Park. Bill Landon photo
Alicia Pepitone smacks a grounder in a home game against Deer Park. Bill Landon photo
Safely back to third. Bill Landon photo
Alicia Pepitone takes a cut in a home game against Deer Park. Bill Landon photo
Katelynn West takes a cut in a home game against Deer Park. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville’s Isabella Parente makes the play at first in a home game against Deer Park. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville pitcher Julianna Russ throws a shutout against visiting Deer Park. Bill Landon photo
Hampton Bays high school student Julia Scourakis throws out the first pitch. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s 3rd annual charity softball game recognizing Hampton Bay’s high school student Julia Scourakis. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville head coach Joseph Burger. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville’s 3rd annual charity softball game recognizing Hampton Bay’s high school student Julia Scourakis. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville’s 3rd annual charity softball game recognizing Hampton Bay’s high school student Julia Scourakis. Bill Landon photo
Victoria Killigrew, coach Joseph Burger and Alicia Pepitone at the 3rd annual charity softball game against Deer Park. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville’s 3rd annual charity softball game recognizing Hampton Bay’s high school student Julia Scourakis. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville’s 3rd annual charity softball game recognizing Hampton Bay’s high school student Julia Scourakis. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville’s 3rd annual charity softball game recognizing Hampton Bay’s high school student Julia Scourakis. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville’s 3rd annual charity softball game recognizing Hampton Bay’s high school student Julia Scourakis. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville’s 3rd annual charity softball game recognizing Hampton Bay’s high school student Julia Scourakis. Bill Landon photo

Saturday morning marked Ward Melville’s softball team’s third annual charity softball game this year, recognizing Hampton Bays high school student Julia Scourakis.

Scourakis suffers from a rare form of Escobar syndrome with Arthrogryposis. There are only 70 cases documented worldwide and none with Julia’s specific genetic sequencing of this disease. Having endured 14 spinal and leg surgeries to date,  Scourakis threw out the first pitch in a fundraising event to benefit the Southampton Fresh Air Home.

The Patriots hosted Deer Park in the non-league event where all the players donned T-shirts that said “Sometimes Real Superheroes live in the hearts of Small Children Fighting Big Battles”

Ward Melville eighth-grader Julianna Russ tossed a shutout performance for the Patriots in the 9-0 victory April 21.

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Middle Country midfielder Jacob Zorcik grabs a loose ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country attack Joseph Grattola pushes past a defender. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country attack Joseph Grattola fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country long stickman Aaron Smith clears the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior attack Charles Cavalieri pushes toward the crease. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country defender Christian Smith clears the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country defender Christian Smith looks upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior attack Charles Cavalieri looks upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior attack Charles Cavalieri fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country attack Joseph Grattola pushes upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Loose ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country midfielder Aidan Eck pushes upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior attack Charles Cavalieri passes to a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior attack Charles Cavalieri uncorks one. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior attack Charles Cavalieri scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country goalie Logan Hoenig makes the save. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country defender Christian Smith grabs a loose ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country sophomore attack Jack Cavalieri fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Mad Dogs score. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country midfielder Aidan Eck looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon

Not having won since their opening game of the season against Mattituck back in March, the Mad Dogs of Middle Country desperately needed a win to snap a seven-game losing streak. Opportunity knocked when the Riverhead Blue Waves came calling on Saturday, April 22.

Protecting a one-goal lead at the halftime break, senior attack Charles Cavalieri split the pipes in the opening minute of the second half to put his team out front 4-2. But the Blue Waves countered with a pair of goals halfway through the third quarter to make it a new game at four-all.

Cavalieri’s stick spoke again to put the Mad Dogs back out front when his younger brother, Jack, buried his shot to push ahead 6-4. But the Blue Waves answered with a goal near the finish to trail by just one. Middle Country held on, though, edging the Blue Waves 8-6 in the Div. I contest.

Charles Cavalieri topped the scoring chart for the Mad Dogs with two goals and two assists. Aidan Eck had one goal and two assists. Jack Cavalieri and Andrew DiMondo scored two goals each, and Joseph Grottola scored. Goalie Logan Hoenig had 11 saves in net.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Royals notch first win over Bellport

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Port Jefferson goalie Owen Whiffen clears the ball for the Royals. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson senior Jonah Pflaster grabs a loose ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson senior Jonah Pflaster looks upfield for the Royals. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson co-captain Christopher Mark pushes upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson sophomore Ryan Filippi fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson senior Jonah Pflaster pushes upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson freshman Rowan Casey fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson sophomore Ryan Filippi pushes against a defender. Photo by Bill Landon
Loose ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson senior Ryan Whiffen pushes past a defender. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson sophomore Ryan Filippi looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Patrick Johnston gets checked. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson goalie Owen Whiffen with a save. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals score. Photo by Bill Landon

Eager to pick up their first win of this early season, the Port Jefferson Royals did just that, winning 11-5 in a Div. II road game against Bellport on Thursday afternoon, April 20. 

The team’s young talent made its mark. Sophomore Ryan Filippi led the way for the Royals with four goals and three assists. Teammate Rowan Casey, a freshman, scored three goals and had two assists. Sophomore Patrick Johnston had three assists and scored. 

Senior Matthew Buonomo scored twice with an assist, and Jonah Pflaster also found the net. Port Jeff’s freshman goalie Owen Whiffen had 12 saves in net.

The Royals will look to make it two in a row with another road game on Monday, April 24, when they face Sayville (3-4) at 5:00 p.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon



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