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Ward Melville forward Aliyah Leonard pushes upfield for the Patriots in a home game against Wm. Floyd Sept. 29. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville forward Peyton Costello’s shot on goal for the Patriots in a home game against Wm. Floyd. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville forward Emilia Retzlaff settles the ball for the Patriots in a home game against Wm. Floyd. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville midfielder Eliana Hamou heads the ball for the Patriots in a home game against Wm. Floyd Sept. 29. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville forward Amelia Pirozzi heads the ball for the Patriots in a home game against Wm. Floyd Sept .29. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville forward Emilia Retzlaff battles for possession for the Patriots in a home game against Wm. Floyd. Bill Landon photo
Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville forward Amelia Pirozzi heads the ball for the Patriots in a home game against Wm. Floyd Sept. 29. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville goalie Elyse Munoz with a save for the Patriots in a home game against Wm. Floyd Sept. 29. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville forward Pearl Kenny settles for the ball for the Patriots in a home game against Wm. Floyd Sept. 29. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville forward Pearl Kenny fights for the ball for the Patriots in a home game against Wm. Floyd Sept. 29. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville forward Pearl Kenny fights for the ball for the Patriots in a home game against Wm. Floyd Sept. 29. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville forward Marisa Tonic looks up-field for the Patriots in a home game against Wm. Floyd. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville midfielder Maddy Costello settles the ball for the Patriots in a home game against Wm. Floyd Sept. 29. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville forward Pearl Kenny maneuvers mid-field for the Patriots in a home game against Wm. Floyd Sept. 29. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville defender Grace Justiniano pushes up-field for the Patriots in a home game against Wm. Floyd Sept. 29. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville midfielder Eliana Hamou clears the ball for the Patriots in a home game against Wm. Floyd Sept. 29. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville forward Pearl Kenny eyes the ball for the Patriots in a home game against Wm. Floyd Sept. 29. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville forward Peyton Costell scores the opening goal for the Patriots in a home game against Wm. Floyd Sept. 29. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville forward Peyton Costello heads the ball for the Patriots in a home game against Wm. Floyd Sept. 29. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville forward Marisa Tonic heads the ball for the Patriots in a home game against Wm. Floyd. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville forward Peyton Costello battles for possession in a home game against Wm Floyd. Bill Landon photo

Ward Melville forward Peyton Costello broke the ice for the Patriots girls soccer team four minutes in when her shot found its mark for the early lead in a home game against William Floyd Sept. 29.

Teammate Pearl Kenny buried her shot off an assist with 23 minutes left in the opening period to lead, 2-0, at the halftime break. The Patriots stretched their legs in the second half spreading the wealth when Ale Victoriano and Samantha Ruffino both scored, and teammates Courtney Gains, Julia Alu and Maddy Costello each stretched the net for the 7-0 shutout. Senior goal keeper Elyse Munoz had five saves on the day and has allowed only four goals in 11 games this season.

With the win, the Patriots remain undefeated at 6-0-2 in league, 8-0-3 overall, and will host Riverhead Oct. 12. Game time is 4:15 p.m.

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Ward Melville senior Jasmine Gandolfo attacks at the net for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport Sept. 21. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Sophia DiGirolamo attacks at net for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Jasmine Gandolfo with a kill shot for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport Sept. 21. Bill Landon photo
Patriots battle at the net in a home game against Bellport Sept. 21. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore Emma Bradshaw with a kill shot for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport Sept. 21. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore Alexa Gandolfo attacks at net for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport Sept. 21. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore Alexa Gandolfo keeps the ball in play for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport Sept. 21. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Mackenzie Heaney puts the ball in play for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport Sept. 21. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Paige Carroll sets the play for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport Sept. 21. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Bailee Williams returns the ball for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport Sept. 21. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Paige Carroll returns the ball for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport Sept. 21. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Mackenzie Heaney attacks at net for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport Sept. 21. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Gianna Hogan from the service line for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport Sept. 21. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore Alexa Gandolfo puts the ball in play for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport Sept. 21. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Mackenzie Heaney from the service line for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport Sept. 21. Bill Landon photo
Patriot wall in a home game against Bellport Sept. 21. Bill Landon photo
Point Ward Melville.
Ward Melville sophomore Alexa Gandolfo attacks at net for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport Sept. 21. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore Emma Bradshaw attacks at net for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport Sept. 21. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Jasmine Gandolfo from the service line for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport Sept. 21. Bill Landon photo
Patriots point.
Ward Melville senior Sophia DiGirolamo attacks at net for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Gianna Cerulli digs one out for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Sophia DiGirolamo with a kill shot for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Jasmine Gandolfo tips the ball at net for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport Sept. 21. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior captain Mackenzie Heaney sets the ball for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport Sept. 21. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Jasmine Gandolfo spikes the ball for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport Sept. 21. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Gianna Hogan returns the ball for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport Sept. 21. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Sophia DiGirolamo digs one out for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Gianna Hogan sets the play for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Gianna Cerulli sets the play for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Sophia DiGirolamo attacks at the net for the Patriots in a 3-0 sweep of Bellport. Photo by Bill Landon

The Ward Melville Patriots girls volley program has not meet defeat five games into the 2022 season. The team and made it 6-0, defeating Bellport at home with a 3-0 sweep in a League IV matchup Sept. 21.

Senior Mackenzie Heaney notched 34 assists, and senior Gianna Hogan had 16 digs in the sweep, where the Patriots prevailed 25-14, 25-21 and 25-22. The win keeps the Patriots atop the leaderboard in their league. They will retake the court Friday Sept. 23 with a 5 p.m. road game against Newfield and compete in tournament play the following day at Smithtown West High School. First service is scheduled for 8 a.m.

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Comsewogue freshman Jayla Callender (right) fights Emely Velasquez for the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point senior Emely Velasquez heads the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Angelina Ortiz settles the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Jackie Antelo clears the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Jackie Antelo settles the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point’s Emely Velasquez battles Hannah Ellis for possession. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point goalie Marykate Abernethy with a save for the Eagles. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue goalie Emma Norton with a save for the Warriors. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Angelina Ortiz settles the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Isabell Fragapane heads the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point senior Mickalina Wojoniwski battles Jackie Antelo. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point senior Emely Velasquez settles the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Points Meghan Reilly battles Angelina Ortiz for possession. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point forward Anna Wood clears the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue sophomore Keira Maher redirects the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point senior Emely Velasquez heads the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman Kamryn McCrary settles the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Ashley Then maneuvers midfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue sophomore Adastra Cuiffo heads the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point forward Anna Wood maneuvers midfield for the Eagles. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point midfielder Kaitlyn Tilmont pushes upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue goalie Emma Norton with the save. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point freshman Madison Maher heads the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue sophomore Keira Maher settles the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point freshman Kaliegh Moeller heads the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point forward Anna Wood launches one deep. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Isabella Fragapane settles the ball at midfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point senior Emely Velasquez with a crossing pass. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman Kamryn McCrary settles the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point’s Emely Velasquez battles freshman Isabella Fragapane. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point’s Emely Velasquez battles freshman Jayla Callender. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point forward Anna Wood battles sophomore Adastra Cuiffo for possession. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior co-captain Danielle McGuire heads the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior co-captain Angelina Ortiz pushes upfield for the Warriors. Photo by Bill Landon

In a League IV showdown between the Comsewogue Warriors and the Rocky Point Eagles on Saturday, Sept. 24, Eagles’ striker Emely Velazquez would be the difference maker.

The senior scored off a rebound, putting Rocky Point on the scoreboard with 11 minutes left in the opening half. Comsewogue had several scoring opportunities midway through the second half but failed to convert these into points.

Rocky Point goalie Marykate Abernethy had a busy day in net, notching eight saves on the day. The win lifts the Eagles to 3-4 while the loss drops Comsewogue 4-2-1.

Both teams retake the field Thursday, Sept. 29. Comsewogue will travel to Shoreham-Wading River, and the Eagles have a road game against East Hampton. Start times are 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., respectively.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Centereach wide receiver Manny Menendez with a catch and run for the Cougars. Photo by Bill Landon
Loose ball! Photo by Bill Landon
Timeout: Centereach. Photo by Bill Landon
Cougar Nation. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach halftime entertainment. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach halftime entertainment. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach halftime entertainment. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach halftime entertainment. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach halftime entertainment. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach halftime entertainment. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach halftime entertainment. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach halftime entertainment. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach halftime entertainment. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach halftime entertainment. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach halftime entertainment. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach halftime entertainment. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach halftime entertainment. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach halftime entertainment. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach Cougar. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior Brennan Hanley with a field goal attempt in a road game against Centereach. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East running back Lucas Santangelo out of the backfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Visitors. Photo by Bill Landon
Cougar Nation. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach senior wide receiver Will Kaminicki makes the catch. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach senior quarterback Riddick Drab fires over the middle. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach quarterback Riddick Drab drags George Donohue for extra yardage. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach quarterback Riddick Drab escapes out of the backfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach quarterback Riddick Drab escapes out of the backfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach running back Jason Zaita powers his way up the middle. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior quarterback Tommy Azzara finds an opening. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach running back Jason Zaita powers his way up the middle. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior linebacker George Donohue in on the tackle. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East junior Timmy Kinahan makes the catch. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior quarterback Tommy Azzara throws deep to a receiver downfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior running back Ryan Rooney punches through a hole for Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior running back Ryan Rooney powers his way out of the backfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior running back Chris Moran follows lead blocker Bodie Muller. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior quarterback Tommy Azzara rolls out of the pocket looking for a receiver downfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Timeout: Centereach. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach Homecoming crowd. Photo by Bill Landon

Under brilliant sunshine, the Cougars of Centereach hosted the Bulls of Smithtown East in their Homecoming weekend football matchup on Saturday, Sept. 24.

The game would go scoreless through three quarters of play. On the opening possession of the fourth quarter, senior linebacker Xavier Calixte scooped up a Bulls’ fumble and went the distance, covering 27 yards for the score. Jason Zaita’s foot tacked on the extra point, putting the Cougars out front 7-0.

Smithtown East began to move the chains when senior runningback Ryan Rooney, with less than a minute left on the clock, punched into the endzone on short yardage. Smithtown East went for the win, attempting a two-point conversion run. But this bold maneuver came up short, handing Centereach a 7-6 victory.

Centereach quarterback Riddick Drab had 20 carries for 106 yards in the Div. II contest. The win lifts Centereach to 2-1 in this early season while the Bulls drop to 1-2.

Centereach is back in action on Friday, Sept. 30, when the team will host Huntington at 6 p.m. Smithtown East will celebrate its homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 1, when it will host Connetquot. Kickoff is at 2 p.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Point Smithtown West. By Bill Landon
Smithtown West senior Jack Setter sets up the play for the Bulls in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept 20. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West senior Joseph Carpenter from the service line for the Bulls in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept 20. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West senior Matthew Fisher returns for the Bulls in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept 20. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West junior Anthony Fedor with the return for the Bulls in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept 20. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West senior Matthew Fisher attempts a block for the Bulls in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept 20. Bill Landon photo
Bulls battle at net. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West senior Matthew Fisher attacks at net for the Bulls in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept 20. Bill Landon photo
Point Smithtown West
Smithtown West junior Anthony Fedor with the return for the Bulls in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept 20. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West senior Matthew Fisher attacks at net for the Bulls in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept 20. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West senior Matthew Fisher serves the ball for the Bulls in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept 20. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West junior Anthony Fedor from the service line for the Bulls in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept 20. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West senior Joseph Carpenter sets the play for the Bulls in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept 20. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West junior Anthony Fedor keeps the ball in play for the Bulls in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept 20. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West senior Matthew Fisher from the service line for the Bulls in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept 20. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West senior Benjamin Moncayo sets the play for the Bulls in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept 20. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West senior Matthew Fisher with a kill shot for the Bulls in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept 20. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West junior Anthony Fedor keeps the ball in play for the Bulls in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept 20. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West senior Patrick Burke blocks the ball for the Bulls in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept 20. Bill Landon photo
Bulls battle at the net in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept 20. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West senior Jack Setter sets up the play for the Bulls in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept 20. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West senior Patrick Burke spikes the ball for the Bulls in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept 20. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West senior Jack Setter sets the play for the Bulls in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept 20. Bill Landon photo

The Bulls of Smithtown West (2-3) traveled to Eastport-South Manor (3-2) in a volleyball matchup and smelled blood after winning the first two sets, 25-22 and 25-21.

But the Sharks thwarted the sweep winning game three, 25-22, to force a game four. Neither team had more than a three-point advantage until the Bulls dominated at net late in the fourth set to win the match, 25-19, in the 3-1 victory Sept. 20. 

Pictured clockwise from above, Smithtown West senior Jack Setter sets up the play; point Smithtown West; Smithtown West junior Anthony Fedor keeps the ball in play; Bulls battle at the net; Smithtown West senior Matthew Fisher with a kill shot for the Bulls; Fedor keeps the ball in play; and Smithtown West senior Matthew Fisher from the service line. 

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Ward Melville senior Nick Gaffney drags a Longwood defender in the Patriot’s home opener against Longwood Sept. 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Patriot defense swarms a Longwood runner in Ward Melville’s home opener against Longwood Sept. 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Time out. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville wide receiver Brody Morgan scores off a 29-yard pass from Andrew Belli in the Patriot’s home opener against Longwood Sept. 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville wide receiver Brody Morgan makes the catch in the Patriot’s home opener against Longwood Sept. 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Touchdown Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville wide receiver Brody Morgan jets upfield in the Patriot’s home opener against Longwood Sept. 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville wide receiver Brody Morgan hauls in the catch in the Patriot’s home opener against Longwood Sept. 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville running-back Nick Gaffney fends off a Lion defender in the Patriot’s home opener against Longwood Sept. 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville running-back Nick Gaffney breaks free in the Patriot’s home opener against Longwood Sept. 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Halftime entertainment provided by the Ward Melville marching band. Photo by Bill Landon
Half time entertainment provided by the Ward Melville marching band. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville head coach Chris Boltrek. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior wide receiver Trevor Murray lays out for the ball in the Patriot’s home opener against Longwood Sept. 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior quarterback Andrew Belli throws deep in the Patriot’s home opener against Longwood Sept. 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville running-back Nick Gaffney out of the backfield in the Patriot’s home opener against Longwood Sept. 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville wide receiver Jackson Weber with sidelines catch in the Patriot’s home opener against Longwood Sept. 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Timeout Ward Melville. Photo by Bill Landon
Patriot defense swarms a Longwood runner in Ward Melville’s home opener against Longwood Sept. 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Nick Gaffney and Mike Riccardi in on the tackle in the Patriot's home opener against Longwood Sept. 16. Photo by Bill Landon

The Ward Melville Patriots looked to make it two wins in a row of this early football season in front of their home crowd Friday night, after their impressive season opening, 34-12, road win over Sachem East a week earlier.

After falling behind by two scores, the Patriots clawed their way back in the opening minutes of the third quarter off a three-yard touchdown run by senior running back Nick Gaffneym who set up the play before courtesy of a 57-yard pass play to wide receiver Brody Morgan. The point after kick failed at the 9:05 mark as the Patriots trailed 13-6. Morgan answered next with another pass reception from quarterback Andrew Belli this time covering 29 yards for the score to trail by one. Again, Morgan finished what he started, kicking the extra point to tie the game a 13-13.

Longwood found the endzone to retake the lead with 1:52 left to go in the third and with the kick retook the lead, 20-13. Four minutes into the fourth quarter the Patriots defense stalled Longwood’s offensive drive, forcing them to kick a field goal to stretch their lead, 23-13.

Ward Melville answered with a Belli 15-yard pass play to Jackson Weber who found the endzone, and with Morgan’s foot, trailed 23-20. The Lions were able to fend off the Patriots late game surge to put the game away in the Sept. 16 Division I matchup.

The loss drops the Patriots to 1-1 and will look to resume their winning ways Sept. 24 with a road game against Commack. Game time is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

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Our National Anthem. Photo by Bill Landon
Royal cheer. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai quarterback Jaden Rotella stiff arms Kasey Cob. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior wide receiver Christopher Paz looks for the pass while Eric Freidman defends. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior wide receiver Christopher Paz powers up the right sideline. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
First down: Port Jeff. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Willy Rodriguez-Lopez sacks the Mt. Sinai quarterback. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore quarterback Ryan Filippi throws deep. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Shea Mullahey powers his way up the middle. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Junior Beltran sheds a defender powering up the middle. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Eric Friedman makes the sideline catch. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Shea Mullahey powers his way up the middle. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore quarterback Ryan Filippi rolls left looking for a receiver. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Royal cheer. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior running back Thomas Frycek eludes a pair of defenders. Photo by Bill Landon
Timeout: Port Jeff. Photo by Bill Landon
Touchdown: Mustangs. Photo by Bill Landon
Timeout: Port Jeff. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Brett Spallina with catch. Photo by Bill Landon
Royal cheer. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior quarterback Jaden Rotella scrambles out of the backfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff calls timeout. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai quarterback Jaden Rotella throws a screen pass. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals cheer. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior wide receiver Shea Mullahey hauls in a pass. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai quarterback Jaden Rotella scrambles out of the pocket. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Liam Rogers powers through an opening. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai quarterback Jaden Rotella powers his way through a hole. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Ryan Filippi stiff arms Eric Friedman. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior James Verruto tackles Jaden Rotella. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Daniel Owens splits the uprights. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior quarterback Jaden Rotella cuts outside. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Anthony Pipia finds a hole. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Anthony Pipia looks for an opening. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win 13-12. Photo by Bill Landon
Royal cheer. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win 13-12. Bill Landon photo
Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win 13-12. Photo by Bill Landon

The Port Jefferson Royals looked to shake off last week’s shutout at the hands of Babylon during their home opener against Div. IV powerhouse Mount Sinai on Saturday, Sept. 17.

The Royals struck first when senior Anthony Pipia ripped a 65-yard TD run but led only 6-0 after they missed the point after attempt.

Midway through the second quarter, Mount Sinai’s senior quarterback Jaden Rotella threw over the middle to receiver Christopher Paz for the score. However, the Mustangs tried unsuccessfully to run the ball in for a two-point conversion, missing an opportunity to take the lead.

The Mustangs’ passer-receiver duo scored again early in the third quarter, with Paz catching a 10-yarder from Rotella for the score. But again, the Mustangs missed the two-point conversion, holding only a 12-6 lead.

With the clock running down in the fourth quarter, Port Jeff sophomore quarterback Ryan Filippi rolled out to hit Ciaran Laffey, who found the endzone to tie the game 12-12 with 1:10 left in regulation. The difference in the game would be the Royals’ kicker, Daniel Owens, who split the uprights on the point after kick to put the Royals ahead 13-12.

Despite not being at full strength, Mount Sinai attacked the Port Jeff secondary on the final possession. But the Royals held off this late game surge, securing the win.

Port Jefferson will be back in action Friday, Sept. 23, during a road game against another Div. IV powerhouse, Shoreham-Wading River. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m.

The Mustangs are searching for their first win of the season but will have their hands full on Saturday, Sept. 24, on the road against Kings Park. Game time is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Centereach senior Kate Timarky sets up. Photo by Bill Landon
Lily Kolasinski and Amber Stevenson battle at net for Newfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield sophomore Natalia Zdeb with a spike at net. Photo by Bill Landon
Point: Newfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach senior Emma Tsaknakis with a big dig. Photo by Bill Landon
Cougars at the ready. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Faithann Nikodem keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Cougars at the ready. Photo by Bill Landon
Battle at net. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior captain Amber Stevenson with a return. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield junior Karly Hackal digs one out. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach junior Mackenzie Marquardt keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield sophomore Natalia Zdeb with a spike at net. Photo by Bill Landon
Advantage, Cougars. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior captain Amber Stevenson with a return. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Sofia Colon from the service line. Photo by Bill Landon
Point: Newfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield junior Aynna Simpson digs one out. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach senior Ella Chapman keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Katie Lewis spikes at net. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach senior Emma Tsaknakis keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Faithann Nikodem sets the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach senior Leah Kaplan sets the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield junior Aynna Simpson returns the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach junior Amanda Mahnke tips the ball over the net. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Faithann Nikodem sets the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach senior Ella Chapman sets the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield sophomore Natalia Zdeb from the service line. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Katie Lewis digs one out. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach senior Emma Tsaknakis from the service line. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Katie Lewis with a return. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach senior Kate Timarky digs one out. Photo by Bill Landon

The Newfield Wolverines had their hands full with crosstown rival Centereach during a League IV girls volleyball matchup Thursday, Sept. 15. 

Both teams at 0-2 looked to notch their first win of this early season. Newfield would have to wait another day as the visiting Cougars never let up, sweeping their hosts in three games 25-10, 25-13, 25-14.

Senior Emma Tsaknakis and junior Mackenzie Marquardt teamed up for 15 kills between them. Senior Kate Timarky had 33 digs and Leah Kaplan, also a senior, notched 12 assists. 

Both teams retake the court Monday, Sept. 19. Centereach will be seeking its second straight win when the team travels to Longwood, and Newfield hopes to get its first win in a road game against Walt Whitman. First service is 5:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., respectively.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Comsewogue junior Kyle Buck with a block for the Warriors. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Kyle Buck battles at net. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue sophomore Andrew Krieg sets the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Angelo Guzman returns the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Jason Chen from the service line. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Jack Montoya from the service line. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Jack Montoya sets the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Tim Crabbe sets the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Jack Montoya keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Angelo Guzman returns the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Kyle Buck keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Jason Chen sets the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Kyle Buck keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Jason Chen sets the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Kyle Buck with a block. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Angelo Guzman returns the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Jason Chen with a return. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Jack Montoya keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Jake Gulyansky keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Richie Russo keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Jason Chen digs one out. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Richie Russo spikes the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue sophomore Andrew Krieg with a return for the Warriors. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Jason Chen digs one out. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Tim Crabbe sets the play. Photo by Bill Landon
By Bill Landon

At 0-3 to start the season, the Comsewogue boys volleyball team searched for that elusive first win during a road game against the Center Moriches Red Devils on Monday, Sept. 12.

But victory just wasn’t in the cards. Comsewogue forced the Red Devils to win by two, but dropped the close first set. Comsewogue rallied back to win the second set with a five-point cushion.

Center Moriches returned the favor, winning in the third. The Warriors rallied to stay alive, winning the fourth set and forcing a fifth and final game. Despite a late-game Warrior surge, the Red Devils held on for the 3-2 victory.

The Warriors will retake the court on Thursday, Sept. 15, at home against Smithtown East. The first service is scheduled for 5:45 p.m.

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Ward Melville senior outside hitter Jaron Popp keeps the ball in play for the Patriots in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept. 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore Kyle Fagan from the service line for the Patriots in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept. 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior outside hitter Jaron Popp puts the ball in play for the Patriots in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept. 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore Andrew Desimone sets the play for the Patriots in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept. 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Brady Reyling battles at net for the Patriots in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept. 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Jake Hendel sets up for the Patriots in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept. 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Jake Hendel from the service line for the Patriots in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept. 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore Kyle Fagan battles at net for the Patriots in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept. 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Keelan Sohl sets the play for the Patriots in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept. 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior outside hitter Jaron Popp with a kill shot for the Patriots in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept. 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore Kyle Fagan from the service line for the Patriots in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept. 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Keelan Sohl sets up for the Patriots in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept. 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Patriots at the ready.
Ward Melville sophomore Kyle Fagan with a kill shot for the Patriots in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept. 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Shawn Legge battles at net for the Patriots in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept. 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior outside hitter Jaron Popp with a kill shot for the Patriots in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept. 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Shawn Legge and Carlo Fontanini battle at net for the Patriots in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept. 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior outside hitter Jaron Popp with a kill shot for the Patriots in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept. 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore Kyle Fagan spikes at net for the Patriots in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept. 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore Kyle Fagan sets the play for the Patriots in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept. 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior outside hitter Jaron Popp with the return for the Patriots in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept. 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore Andrew Desimone sets the play for the Patriots in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept. 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Adam Persky tips the ball over the net for the Patriots in a road game against Eastport South Manor Sept. 8. Photo by Bill Landon

When the Patriots of Ward Melville came knocking on Eastport South Manor’s door the Sharks would take the match to five sets in league volleyball action Sept 8.

Ward Melville senior Jaron Popp, a powerhouse at the net, had 37 kills in the contest leading his team to the 3-2 victory — 25-21, 22-25, 25-20, 24-26 and 15-11 in the fifth and deciding set.  

Teammate Carlo Fontanini killed 11 along with four blocks, and Keelan Sohl had 38 assists.  

The win lifts the Patriots to 3-0 and hands Eastport South Manor their first loss, dropping the Sharks to 2-1 

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