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Ward Melville sophomore Julia Dank breaks noses the ball over for a touchdown in the Patriots season opening flag football game against Center Moriches. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore Julia Dank breaks free for the touchdown in the Patriots season opening flag football game against Center Moriches. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore Julia Dank makes the stop in the Patriots season opening flag football game against Center Moriches. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore Julia Dank makes the “tackle” uhh grabs the flag in the Patriots season opening flag football game against Center Moriches. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville freshman quarterback Sophie Johnson throws long in the Patriots season opening flag football game against Center Moriches. Bill Landon photo
Patriots huddle. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville freshman quarterback Sophie Johnson takes the snap in the Patriots season opening flag football game against Center Moriches. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore Rode-Nissa Belizaire sprints up-field in the Patriots season opening flag football game against Center Moriches. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville freshman Brooke Raber grabs the flag in the Patriots season opening flag football game against Center Moriches. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Logan Philipps reads the play in from the sidelines in the Patriots season opening flag football game against Center Moriches. Bill Landon photo
Touchdown Patriots. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville freshman quarterback Sophie Johnson throws over the middle in the Patriots season opening flag football game against Center Moriches. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville quarterback throws deep in the Patriots season opening flag football game against Center Moriches. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore Ophelia Rosenthal-Vino makes the catch in the Patriots season opening flag football game against Center Moriches. Bill Landon photo
Penalty. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore Julia Dank noses the ball into endzone for the touchdown in the Patriots season opening flag football game against Center Moriches. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville freshman quarterback Sophie Johnson rolls out of the pocket in the Patriots season opening flag football game against Center Moriches. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore Ophelia Rosenthal-Vino sprints up-field in the Patriots season opening flag football game against Center Moriches. Bill Landon photo
Timeou Patriots. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville freshman Anja Rosenthal-Vino sprints up the sideline in a varsity flag football game against Center Moriches. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore Julia Dank lunges towards the endzone in a varsity flag football game against Center Moriches. Bill Landon photo

The New York Giants, Buffalo Bills, and the New York Jets have joined forces with the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) and Nike to launch varsity flag football competitions across the state. According to NYSPHSAA Executive Director Robert Zayas, it is estimated over 140 high school teams statewide are fielding teams this spring and will be recognized as a State Championship sport starting in 2024. 

The Patriots of Ward Melville opened their varsity flag football season with a convincing road victory over Center Moriches Saturday afternoon, blanking the Red Devils 27-0.

The Patriots led 21-0 at the half then added another touchdown in the second half, a lead that triggered the mercy rule — leading by 19 points or more — that ended the game with five minutes left.

The team looks to build on their winning ways when they retake the field with a home game April 13 where they’ll host Riverhead Charter School. Game time is slated at 4 p.m.

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Kings Park junior Peyton Wozniak splits a pair of defenders in a home game against John Glenn. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park senior Anne McGovern scores one of her four goals in a home game against John Glenn. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park freshman Emily Hnis passes in a home game against John Glenn. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park freshman Emily Hnis fires at the cage in a home game against John Glenn. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park senior Anne McGovern scores one of her four goals in a home game against John Glenn. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park senior Anne McGovern winds up for a shot on goal in a home game against John Glenn. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park senior Jaxie Cestone buries her shot in a home game against John Glenn. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park senior Katie Richardson looks for a cutter in a home game against John Glenn. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park senior attack Mary Ellen Gilchriest from behind the cage in a home game against John Glenn. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park senior attack Chloe Hickman finds the back of the cage in a home game against John Glenn. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park midfielder Sophia Russo passes in a home game against John Glenn. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park senior Anne McGovern drives towards the corner of the cage in a home game against John Glenn. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park senior Jaxie Cestone controls the draw in a home game against John Glenn. Bill Landon photo

It was a one-sided affair when Kings Park hosted John Glenn in a girl’s lacrosse Division II matchup. The Lady Kingsmen peppered the scoreboard with 10 unanswered points in the opening half before Glenn found the back of the cage nine minutes in. The Kings Park defense was swarming and unrelenting allowing only two goals from their visitors to put the game away 18-2 Monday afternoon. 

Kings Park senior midfielder Anne McGovern led the way with four goals and four assists, Mary Ellen Gilchriest had four goals of her own along with one assist, and eighth-grader Sophia Russo had two assists and two goals. Goalie Haley Abraham had a quiet afternoon in net, with four saves.

The win lifts Kings Park to 3-1 in league, and 4-1 overall. Kings Park hosted Rocky Point on Wednesday. Results were not available at press time.

— Photos by Bill Landon 

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Timeout, Miller Place. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place wins a non-conference road game against Riverhead. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place sophomore Emily Lopez lays off a pitch. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Renee Stocken is mobbed by teammates after hitting a grand slam. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place eighth grader Delaney Scheider hits an infield grounder. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place battles at the plate. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place sophomore Emily Lopez hits a line drive. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place sophomore Isabella Zaher drives one deep. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place catcher Delaney Schleider in conference with winning pitcher Ava Zicchinelli. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place sophomore Ava Zicchinelli drives the ball deep. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place third baseman throws to first for the out. Photo by Bill Landon

Renee Stocken’s bat set the tone early when the senior ripped a grand slam to put the Panthers out front 4-0 in a road game against Riverhead on Saturday, April 8. 

Miller Place, undefeated in the first four games of the season, continued to tack on the runs, putting the game away 11-2 in this non-league matchup. Sophomore Ava Zicchinelli pitched a complete game, striking out 12 batters to help her team improve to 5-0 in League VII. 

The Panthers retake the field Wednesday with a road game against Sayville. Gametime is slated for 5:00 p.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon



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Comsewogue freshman Maggie Burrell makes the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue seventh grader Adrianna Napolitano makes the catch. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Laurel Chiaino takes a cut. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Alexa Schuch drills the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Alexa Schuch drills the ball deep. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman Emma Short delivers the pitch. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Jules Manteiga at the ready. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue sophomore Natalia Pashkin at the warning track. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue eighth grader Peyton Chiaino takes the sign. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman Emma Short throws the runner out at first. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue sophomore Natalia Pashkin throws in from centerfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Jules Manteiga makes the catch at third base. Photo by Bill Landon
Timeout, Comsewogue. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Sam Lugo drills the ball deep. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Sam Lugo drills the ball deep. Photo by Bill Landon
Sam Lugo. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Alexa Schuch smacks a grounder. Photo by Bill Landon
Safely on at first. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Alexa Schuch slides. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue sophomore Natalia Pashkin at the ready. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue sophomore Natalia Pashkin makes the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Sam Lugo. Photo by Bill Landon
Timeout, Warriors. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue eighth grader Peyton Chiaino behind home plate. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman Emma Short throws another runner out. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman Emma Short covers home after a passed ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Alexa Schuch with a line drive. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Jules Manteiga lays down a bunt. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman Emma Short hits a rope. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman Emma Short slides safely into second base. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Laurel Chiaino hits a fly ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue seventh grader Adrianna Napolitano makes the catch. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue sophomore Natalia Pashkin makes the play from centerfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue eighth grader Peyton Chiaino with the play at the plate. Photo by Bill Landon

The Comsewogue bats spoke loudly in the bottom of the second inning when Laurel Chiaino, with bases loaded, drove in three runs with a stand-up double, followed by Emma Shorts driving in two more to put the Warriors out front 9-2. This lead, however, wouldn’t last long.

The visiting Sharks of Eastport-South Manor rallied in the top of the third with seven runs of their own to make it a new game at 9-all. Comsewogue showed discipline at the plate, laying off several pitches and drawing the walks to inch ahead to lead by five runs in the bottom of the third, but ESM wouldn’t go quietly, mustering another surge in the closing innings to retie the game at 16-all.

The youngest player on the Comsewogue roster made the difference when seventh grader Adrianna Napolitano, with two outs in the bottom of the seventh, ripped a single and drove in the winning run, securing the Warriors the 17-16 victory in this League VII contest on April 3.

Comsewogue will hit the road with a pair of away games before returning home Wednesday, April 12, to face the Rocky Point Eagles. The first pitch is scheduled for 10 a.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Ward Melville senior attack Trevor Murray scores in a home game against Garden City. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior attack Nik Barbero looks for a cutter in a home game against Garden City. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior attack Trevor Murray’s shot on goal in a home game against Garden City. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior AJ Folkman scores in a home game against Garden City. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior mid-fielder Jaron Popp shoots in a home game against Garden City. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior attack Trevor Murray drives by a defender in a home game against Garden City. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior attack Trevor Murray turns up-field in a home game against Garden City. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Andrew Belli drives past a defender in a home game against Garden City. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Aidan Valeiko gets checked by a Garden City defender in a home game April 1st. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Andrew Belli turns up-field in a home game against Garden City. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Aidan Valeiko drives past a Garden City defender in a home game April 1st. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Michael Kitevski wins at “X” in a home game against Garden City. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Michael Kitevski grabs a loose ball in a home game against Garden City. Bill Landon photo

The Patriots of Ward Melville were behind by four goals to open the fourth quarter of play in a home game against Garden City on a rainy Saturday afternoon when the Patriots exploded with five goals in the final minutes of play to tie the game at 7-all, forcing overtime play.  

The game’s outcome wasn’t settled in the first overtime period or the second. The third OT period expired with no winner when Garden City scored the game-winner of the fourth overtime period to win the non-league contest, 8-7. 

Ward Melville seniors AJ Folkman and Nik Barbero each scored along with one assist. Seniors Andrew Belli, Trevor Murray and Jaron Popp each scored, as did juniors Brody Morgan and Stephen Rosano. 

The loss drops the Patriots to 2-2 in this early season and will retake the field Tuesday with an away game against Bay Shore before returning home April 12 to host Sachem North. Game time is slated for 4:15 p.m.

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Wildcats tame Lions, 18-4

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Shoreham-Wading River senior Steven Cain looks inside. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River midfielder Liam Kershis shoots. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Alec Gregorek scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior William Miller at “X” in a home game. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River goalie Jaden Galfano clears the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Ryan Herr looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Kieran Clifford clears the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River midfielder Liam Kershis scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River midfielder Liam Kershis from behind the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River midfielder Liam Kershis scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Steven Cain fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Alec Gregorek scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats win. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Alec Gregorek fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
It was a wet one. Photo by Bill Landon

It was wind-driven rain that soaked Thomas Cutinella Memorial Field Saturday morning, April 1, but the weather didn’t hamper Shoreham-Wading River’s surge toward the cage, where the Wildcats dispatched the Lions of West Islip 18-4.

Senior Alec Gregorek topped the scoring chart for the Wildcats with eight goals and two assists, and teammate Liam Kershis stretched the net six times along with an assist. Steven Cain, a senior, also found the back of the cage along with four assists. And Jaden Galfano had 10 stops in net in this Div. II lacrosse matchup.

The win lifts Shoreham-Wading River to 2-0, having defeated Harborfields in the season opener. The cats will retake the field Wednesday, April 5, with another home game against Kings Park. Gametime is slated for 3:30 p.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon



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Freshman Eva Roman smacks a ground ball for Smithtown East in a road game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Senior Michaela Manger drives one deep for Smithtown East in a road game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Senior Giovanna Lombardi crosses the plate for Smithtown East in a road game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East senior Gabriella Zarcone hits a fly ball in a road game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Centereach sophomore Jaidyn Ness hits a line drive in the Cougars season opener at home against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Giovanna Lombardi lays down a bunt for Smithtown East in a road game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Freshman Eva Roman slides home for Smithtown East in a road game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Centereach sophomore Giselle Hernandez in a run down in the Cougars season opener at home against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East pitcher Gabby Amicizia fires from the circle in a road game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
A Smithtown East infielder under-hands the ball to first base in a road game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Centereach shortstop Brooke Bauer rounds third base headed home in the Cougars season opener against Smithtown East. Bill Landon photo
Centereach sophomore Brooke Guillo rounds third base headed home in the Cougars season opener against Smithtown East. Bill Landon photo
Centereach sophomore Giselle Hernandez slides safely into 2nd base in the Cougars season opener at home against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach freshman Brianna Brennan drills the ball in the Cougars season opener at home against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Safely on at third. Bill Landon photo
Centereach sophomore Jaidyn Ness hits a line drive in the Cougars season opener at home against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach pitcher Peyton Dost delivers the pitch in the Cougars season opener at home against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Giovanna Lombardi hits a rope for Smithtown East in a road game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Senior Michaela Manger with a two-run RBI standup double for Smithtown East in a road game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East pitcher Gabby Amicizia waits for the pitch in a road game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East senior Gabriella Zarcone at the plate in a road game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Centereach sophomore Giselle Hernandez at the plate in the Cougars season opener at home against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach sophomore Giselle Hernandez hits one deep in the Cougars season opener at home against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach sophomore Giselle Hernandez crosses home plate in the Cougars season opener at home against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East shortstop Marissa Formosa throws the runner out at first in a road game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Timeout Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Freshman Eva Roman at the plate for Smithtown East in a road game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Senior Giovanna Lombardi drives one deep for Smithtown East in a road game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Centereach freshman Brianna Brennan at the plate in the Cougars season opener at home against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach freshman Brianna Brennan drills the ball in the Cougars season opener at home against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach sophomore Jaidyn Ness at the plate in the Cougars season opener at home against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East shortstop Marissa Formosa dives for an infield pop-up in a road game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Centereach senior Jesilynne Bauer at the plate in the Cougars season opener against Smithtown East. Bill Landon photo

The Cougars of Centereach softball took on the Bulls of Smithtown East in their season opener at home on a cold and windy afternoon under brilliant sunshine Thursday, March 30.

Smithtown East took the lead in the top of the second inning, but the Cougars mounted a rally in the bottom of the third, looking to stay within striking distance. It would be the Bulls’ bats that did the talking the rest of the way, putting together a scoring frenzy that Centereach was unable to counter winning the game, 27-8, in the League IV contest. 

Smithtown East senior pitcher Gabby Amicizia was credited with the win.  

Centereach will look for their first win of this early season with a road game against crosstown rival Newfield April 5. Game time is 11 a.m. 

The Bulls are back in action with a non-league road game against William Floyd April 1 at 10 a.m. before resuming league play at home April 3 against Bellport. First pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. 

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Ward Melville senior attack Nik Barbero powers past a defender in a home game against Half Hollow Hills. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville midfielder Brody Morgan rips a shot on goal in a home game against Half Hollow Hills. Bill Landon phot
Ward Melville senior attack Trevor Murray passes outside in a home game against Half Hollow Hills. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville midfielder Brody Morgan pushes up-field in a home game against Half Hollow Hills. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville midfielder Brody Morgan shoots in a home game against Half Hollow Hills. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Aidan Valeiko fires at the cage in a home game against Half Hollow Hills. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior midfielder Andrew Belli powers past a defender in a home game against Half Hollow Hills. Bill Landon photo
Loose ball. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville attack Aidan Kilduff fires at the cage in a home game against Half Hollow Hills. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior attack Nik Barbero fires at the cage in a home game against Half Hollow Hills. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior attack Nik Barbero lays out for a scoring shot in a home game against Half Hollow Hills. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior attack Trevor Murray drives past a defender in a home game against Half Hollow Hills. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville midfielder Brody Morgan drives past a defender in a home game against Half Hollow Hills. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Trevor Murray scores the opening goal in a home game against Half Hollow Hills. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior attack Trevor Murray looks for a cutter in a home game against Half Hollow Hills. Bill Landon photo

Ward Melville jumped out to a 4-1 lead to begin the second quarter in the Patriots home opener against Half Hollow Hills, but the Thunderbirds clawed their way back to tie the game at six all in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter.

Both teams traded goals to make it 7-7 two minutes later when the Patriots found the back of the net at the 5:30 mark to retake the lead. With two minutes left in regulation, senior midfielder AJ Folkman scored the insurance goal, his second of the game, to put the Patriots out front 9-7. Ward Melville lacrosse was able to stave off a Hills late-game surge for the victory. 

Seniors Nik Barbero and Andrew Belli both had two goals and one assist, Brody Morgan and AJ Folkman had two goals each, and Trevor Murray scored the opening goal to break the ice.

At 1-1 in the early going, Ward Melville retakes the field with a home game Friday, March 31 at 4:15 p.m. against Sachem East and host Garden City the following day in a non-league matchup Saturday, April 1 at 1 p.m.

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Comsewogue senior midfielder Gabby Constant pushes upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior midfielder Gabby Constant drives past a defender. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior attack Taylor Cline uncorks a shot on goal. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior attack Taylor Cline scores while falling down. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman midfielder Vienna Guzman looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue sophomore attack Abigail Hughes turns toward the cage in a road game against Mt. Sinai. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue sophomore attack Abigail Hughes passes outside. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior midfielder Alyssa Deacy passes. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman midfielder Vienna Guzman passes to the outside. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman midfielder Kamryn McCrary finds a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior midfielder Gabby Constant looks for an open shot. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior midfielder Alyssa Deacy pushes past a defender. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai sophomore defender Ava Schirtzer, right, looks to clear the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai junior Kayli Carannante looks upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai’s Kayli Carannante passes to Lea Flobeck. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior attack Taylor Cline fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Loose ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior attack Taylor Cline scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman midfielder Olivia Romeo passes. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai’s Lea Flobeck drives towards the crease. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai sophomore attack Alexa Spallina scores while falling down. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Marisa Gatz clears the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Cassidy Millen pushes past a defender. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Lea Flobeck dishes the ball off. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai freshman attack Sophia Masone drives towards the cage. Photo by Bill Landon

Mount Sinai senior attack Taylor Cline broke the ice for the Mustangs when her shot on goal split the pipes two minutes in, followed up with a goal from teammate Alexa Spallina at the 16-minute mark. Then Cline stretched the net again, putting the Mustangs out front 3-0.

Comsewogue answered back, however, as senior midfielder Gabby Constant scored twice in three minutes, followed by freshman attack Gianna McNulty’s shot on goal assisted by Jackie Riviezzo, tying the game at 3-3 with just under eight minutes left in the half. 

Spallina scored again, capped with a pair of goals by senior Lea Flobeck to lead it 6-3. The Warriors fought their way back to make it a one-score game when McNulty’s shot once again found its mark with just under seven minutes left in this Div. II matchup on Monday, March 27.

Spallina would score the insurance goal, firing at the cage while falling to seal the deal for the Mustangs, who won 8-6. Mount Sinai goalie Sara Flobeck had six saves in net.

Both teams are back in action this Friday, March 31, when the Mustangs host Bayport-Blue Point at 4:30 p.m. and the Warriors host Shoreham-Wading River at 5 p.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Port Jefferson senior Alexa Ayotte scores from the top of the key. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson senior Amy Whitman battles her way to the basket. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson senior Lola Idir sets the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson senior Lola Idir drives the lane. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore Maitreya Driscoll-Stremich hits a three-pointer. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson senior Lola Idir shoots a three-pointer. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson senior Amy Whitman drives the lane. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson senior Amy Whitman nails a three-pointer. Photo by Bill Landon

The Lady Royals of Port Jefferson, the Suffolk Class C Long Island Championship title holders, advanced to the New York State semifinal round, where they matched up against Section IX champion Millbrook at Farmingdale State College.

Port Jeff faced a stout defense as Millbrook dominated the boards, converting missed shots into points while containing the potent Royal offensive senior corp of Lola Idir, Amy Whitman and Alexa Ayotte to just 27 points between them. 

Millbrook stretched their legs and outpaced the Royals, cruising to a 61-30 victory in the Saturday, March 11 contest.

Atop the leaderboard in Suffolk County’s scoring, Idir finished her varsity career in 4th place countywide, according to Newsday, with 70 field goals, 84 free throws and 83 triples while averaging 21­­.5 points per game. 

Port Jefferson concludes its 2022-23 campaign undefeated in their division at 12-0, with an impressive 16-3 overall record.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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