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From left, Huntington’s Amelia Heinz, A’Riana Elmore, Hanna Valenzuela-Ayala, Julia Aldas and Madeline Francis compete at the Section XI crossover invitational track meet at SCCC – Brentwood Dec 19. Photo by Bill Landon
Huntington’s Hope Bilkey competes in the Suffolk crossover invitational at SCCC -Brentwood Dec 19. Bill Landon photo
Huntington’s Hanna Valenzuela-Ayala and Cindy Alvarez compete at the Section XI crossover invitational track meet at SCCC – Brentwood Dec 19. Photo by Bill Landon
8008 Huntington’s Veronica Cocoman competes in the Suffolk crossover invitational at SCCC-Brentwood Dec 19. Bill Landon photo
Huntington’s Hope Bilkey and teammate Brianna Halbeisen compete in the Suffolk crossover invitational at SCCC-Brentwood Dec 19. Bill Landon photo
Huntington’s Brianna Halbeisen competes in the Suffolk crossover invitational at SCCC-Brentwood Dec 19. Bill Landon photo
Huntington’s Jannel Maroquin competes in the Suffolk crossover invitational at SCCC-Brentwood Dec 19. Bill Landon photo

After an abbreviated winter track and field season earlier this year, Huntington’s girls track team showed no signs of slowing down in a crossover invitational meet at Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood Dec. 19.

Olivia Conte won the 55-meter hurdles at 9.17 seconds. Hope Bilkey finished second in the 55-meter dash at 7.95 seconds with Brianna Halbeisen placing sixth. Jannel Maroquin clocked in at 3:45.94 at 1000-meters good enough for fifth place. It was a Huntington one-two finish at the 300 meter distance with Bilkey and Conte with at 45.87 and 46.12 seconds. respectively.

The Blue Devils are back on track again at SCCC in the Jim Howard invitational Jan. 5. Start time is 5 p.m.

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Mia Fernandez looks for the rebound for Comsewogue in a home game against West Babylon Dec 18. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue’s Alexis Barriero drives the lane in a home game against West Babylon Dec 18. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogues Arianne Andreson shoots for the Warriors in a home game against West Babylon Dec 18. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue’s Arianne Andreson shoots for the Warriors in a home game against West Babylon Dec 18. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue’s Arianne Andreson pushes up-court for the Warriors in a home game against West Babylon Dec 18. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue’s Hannah Ellis shoots in a home game against West Babylon Dec 18. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Hannah Ellis pushes up-court in a home game against West Babylon Dec 18. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Hannah Ellis drives to the basket in a home game against West Babylon Dec 18. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Jalyn Kirschenhucter lays up for 2 of her 19 points in a home game against West Babylon Dec 18. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Jalyn Kirschenhucter drives the lane in a home game against West Babylon Dec 18. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Jalyn Kirschenhucter scores 2 of her 19 points in a home game against West Babylon Dec 18. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Jalyn Kirschenhucter scores 2 of her 19 points in a home game against West Babylon Dec 18. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Jalyn Kirschenhucter scores 2 of her 19 points in a home game against West Babylon Dec 18. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogues Maria Stamatopoulos drives the lane for the Warriors in a home game against West Babylon Dec 18. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue’s Maria Stamatopoulos drives the baseline for the Warriors in a home game against West Babylon Dec 18. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue’s Maria Stamatopoulos scores for the Warriors in a home game against West Babylon Dec 18. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue’s Maria Stamatopoulos drives the lane for the Warriors in a home game against West Babylon Dec 18. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue’s Maria Stamatopoulos drives the lane for the Warriors in a home game against West Babylon Dec 18. Bill Landon photo
Mia Fernandez lays up for two for Comsewogue in a home game against West Babylon Dec 18. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue’s Mia Nowlan boxes out in a home game against West Babylon Dec 18. Bill Landon photo

Comsewogue had their hands full in their league IV season opener against West Babylon, where the Lady Warriors faced a stout defense resulting in several turnovers in the 58-28 loss at home Dec. 18. 

Jalyn Kirschenhucter was the bright spot for the Warriors scoring 3 triples, 4 field goals and a pair of free throws for 19 points. 

The Lady Warriors retake the court with a pair of road games against Hauppauge on Dec. 20 with a 4 o’clock start, and the following day against Eastport South Manor with a game time scheduled for 5:45 p.m.

— All photos by Bill Landon 

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Ward Melville senior forward Frank Carroll lays up for two in a home game against Lindenhurst Dec 17. Bill Landon
Ward Melville head coach Alex Piccirillo confers with Michael Dargan in a home game against Lindenhurst Dec 17. Bill Landon
Dylan Moore goes to the rim for the Patriots in a league II home game against Lindenhurst. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore Lorenzo Beaton with a put back for the Patriots at home against Lindenhurst. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Jordan Goddard nails a triple for the Patriots in a league II home game against Lindenhurst. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Tommy Engel banks 2 of his 27 points at home against Lindenhurst Dec 17. Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Ben Sano shoots for the Patriots in a 71-28 victory over Lindenhurst Dec 17. Bill Landon
Dylan Moore looks for the rebound for the Patriots in a league II home game against Lindenhurst. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore Lorenzo Beaton lays up for two for the Patriots at home against Lindenhurst. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville center Josh Horvath scores in a league II matchup at home against Lindenhurst Dec 17. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Josh Horvath with the put back for the Patriots in a league II matchup at home against Lindenhurst Dec 17. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville center Josh Horvath looks for the rebound in a league II matchup at home against Lindenhurst Dec 17. Photo by Bill Landon
Dylan Moore battles in the paint for the Patriots in a League II home game against Lindenhurst. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Michael Dargan drains a three-pointer Dec 17. Landon
Ward Melville senior Tim Chu lets a three pointer fly at home against Lindenhurst Dec 17. Credit Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Tommy Ribaudo scores for the Patriots in a league II home game against Lindenhurst. Bill Landon
Frank Carroll goes to the rim for the Patriots in a home game against Lindenhurst Dec 17. Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Tommy Ribaudo shoots for the Patriots in a league II home game against Lindenhurst. Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Tommy Ribaudo lays out for the shot in a league II home game against Lindenhurst. Bill Landon photo

It was Tommy Engel who had the hot hand for the Patriots and scored seemingly from anywhere on the floor as the senior forward banked a team high 27 points for Ward Melville in a 71-28 victory over Lindenhurst. Engel drained seven three-pointers and netted three field goals to lead his team in the League II home game Dec 17.

Senior Frank Carroll banked five from the floor and one from the line for 11 points, and Lorenzo Beaton scored seven. The win lifts the Patriots to 2-0 in league, 6-0 overall. 

The Patriots are back in action with a road game against Commack Dec 22. Tip-off is at 6:45 p.m. 

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Smithtown East freshman Angie Camarda drives the baseline in a league III matchup at home against Huntington Dec 14. Photo by Bill Landon
Huntington senior Shaneek Shand drives inside in a league III road game against Smithtown East Dec 14. Bill Landon photo
Huntington senior Shaneek Shand drives inside in a league III road game against Smithtown East Dec 14. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East sophomore Nicole Caputo #4 boxes out after a free throw in a league III matchup at home against Huntington Dec 14. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East sophomore Melanie Pappas lays up for two in a league III matchup at home against Huntington Dec 14. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East sophomore Melanie Pappas with the jumper in a home game against Huntington Dec 14. Bill Landon photo
Huntington senior Makaylah Frazier grabs the rebound in a league III road game against Smithtown East. Bill Landon
Huntington senior Makalah Frazier shoots from three-point land in a league III road game against Smithtown East. Bill Landon
Huntington senior guard Katie Browne from the free throw line in a league III road game against Smithtown East Dec 14. Bill Landon photo
Huntington senior guard Katie Browne battles down low in a league III road game against Smithtown East Dec 14. Bill Landon photo
Huntington senior guard Katie Browne battles down low in a league III road game against Smithtown East Dec 14. Bill Landon photo
Huntington center Junie Nosile goes up for two in a league III road game against Smithtown East Dec 14. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East junior Josie Lent looks for the rebound for the Bulls in a league III matchup at home against Huntington Dec 14. Credit Bill Landon
Smithtown East freshman Jordan Townes goes up for two in a league III matchup at home against Huntington Dec 14. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East freshman Jordan Townes drives the lane in a league III matchup at home against Huntington Dec 14. Photo by Bill Landon
Huntington guard Gianna Forte shoots from the top of the key for the Blue Devils Dec 14. Bill Landon photo
Huntington junior Gianna Forte drives to the basket against Smithtown East Dec 14. Credit Bill Landon
Huntington senior Emily Plachta drains a three-pointer in a league III road game against Smithtown East Dec 14. Bill Landon photo
Huntington senior Emily Plachta drives to the basket in a league III road game against Smithtown East Dec 14. Bill Landon photo
Huntington senior Emily Plachta shoots in a league III road game against Smithtown East Dec 14. Bill Landon photo
Huntington senior Emily Plachta lets a three-pointer fly in a league III road game against Smithtown East. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East junior Darcy DeBenedittis with a rebound for the Bulls in a league III matchup at home against Huntington Dec 14. Credit Bill Landon
Smithtown East junior Darcy DeBenedittis drives towards the basket for the Bulls in a league III matchup at home against Huntington Dec 14. Credit Bill Landon
Battle in the paint. Bill Landon
Huntington forward Asyria Rios battles down low for the Blue Devils in a road game against Smithtown East Dec 14. Bill Landon photo
Huntington forward Asyria Rios battles down low for the Blue Devils in a road game against Smithtown East Dec 14. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East freshman Angie Camarda drives the baseline in a league III matchup at home against Huntington Dec 14. Photo by Bill Landon

It was the Huntington Blue Devils defense that kept the Bulls at bay at Smithtown High School East where East trailed 33-7 at the half time break. Huntington coasted in the second half to notch a 48-20 victory in the League III matchup Dec. 14.

Huntington senior forward Emily Plachta led the way for the Blue Devils with seven field goals a triple and three from the line for 20 points, teammates Gianna Forte banked nine and Junie Nosile battled in the paint for six points. Smithtown East juniors Darcy DeBenedittis and Josie Lent scored four points apiece for the Bulls.

The win lifts Huntington to 3-0 in league play, 6-0 overall. The loss drops Smithtown East to 1-2 in league, 1-4 overall. Both teams are back in action Dec. 17 when Smithtown East has a road game against Copiague at 4 p.m. and Huntington hosts Hills East with a 5 p.m. start.

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Ward Melville senior forward Siena Hart scores for the Patriots in a league II matchup at home against Connetquot. Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior forward Siena Hart rebounds for the Patriots in a league II matchup at home against Connetquot. Bill Landon
Sophomore forward Paige Carroll battles under the board for the Patriots in a league II matchup at home against Connetquot. Bill Landon
Sophomore forward Paige Carroll with a field goal for the Patriots in a league II matchup at home against Connetquot. Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Kyra Giannelli lays up for two for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Kyra Giannelli looks for the rebound for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Julia Greek lays up for two for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Julia Greek drains a three pointer for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Julia Greek drains a three pointer for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Photo by Bill Landon
8th grader Jocelyn McCrain drives the lane for the Patriots in a league II matchup at home against Connetquot. Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Gianna Hogan scores for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Gianna Hogan drives the baseline for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Gianna Hogan gets a shot off for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Freshman forward Emma Bradshaw lays up for two for the Patriots at home against Connetquot Dec 13. Credit: Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Courtney Quinn from the charity stripe for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Courtney Quinn lays up for two for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Courtney Quinn battles down low shoots for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Catie Edson shoots for two for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Catie Edson shoots for two for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Bill Landon photo

It was all Julia Greek for the Patriots in a League II matchup at home against Connetquot where the junior point guard hit four out of five three-pointers in the first eight minutes of play to put Ward Melville up 21 points. With a 30-point lead to open the fourth quarter, Ward Melville head coach Jamie Edson spelled his starters and flushed the Patriot bench, where 12 different plays scored in the 61-22 rout.

Greek tallied six treys, four field goals and a free throw for a team high 27 points in the Patriots’ league opener Dec 13. Ward Melville junior Gianna Hogan netted seven points, and seniore Siena Hart and freshman Emma Bradshaw banked four points apiece. The win lifts the Patriots to 1-0 in league 4-1 overall in this early season.

Ward Melville retakes the court with a road game against Lindenhurst Dec. 17 with a 5 p.m. start.

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Port Jeff senior forward Abigail Rolfe gets mugged down low in a non-league home game against Miller Place Dec 10. Photo by Bill Landon
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Port Jeff senior forward Abigail Rolfe fights for the rebound in a non-league home game against Miller Place Dec 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior forward Abigail Rolfe gets mugged down low in a non-league home game against Miller Place Dec 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior forward Abigail Rolfe fights with Renee Stocken for the rebound in a non-league home game against Miller Place Dec 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior guard Amy Whitman shoots for the Royals in a non-league matchup against Miller Place Dec 10. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Andrea Mott blocks a shot in a non-league road game against Port Jefferson Dec 10. Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Andrea Mott shoots in a non-league road game against Port Jefferson Dec 10. Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Andrea Mott drives on Lola Idir in a non-league road game against Port Jefferson Dec 10. Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Annie Maier scores for the Royals in a non-league matchup against Miller Place Dec 10. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff senior guard Annie Maier nails a three pointer for the Royals in a non-league matchup against Miller Place Dec 10. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff senior guard Annie Maier goes to the rim for the Royals in a non-league matchup against Miller Place Dec 10. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Emma LaMountain boxes out under the basket in a non-league road game against Port Jefferson Dec 10. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Emma LaMountain blocks a shot in a non-league road game against Port Jefferson Dec 10. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place junior Grace Steele shoots from the top of the key in a road game against Port Jeff Dec 10. Credit: Bill Landon
Miller Place junior Kathyrn Doherty gets a shot off in a non-league road game against Port Jefferson Dec 10. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place junior Kathyrn Doherty passes to an open shooter in a road game against Port Jefferson Dec 10. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place junior Kathyrn Doherty shoots in a road game against Port Jefferson Dec 10. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Lauren Molinaro from the line in a non-league road game against Port Jefferson Dec 10. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Lauren Molinaro gets a shot off in a non-league road game against Port Jefferson Dec 10. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Lauren Molinaro gets a shot off in a non-league road game against Port Jefferson Dec 10. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Lauren Molinaro scores in a non-league road game against Port Jefferson Dec 10. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff point guard Lola Idir drains a three pointer for the Royals in a non-league matchup against Miller Place Dec 10. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff's Lola Idir drives the lane for the Royals at home Dec 10. Bill Landon photo
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Miller Place senior Zoe Skarupski passes to an open shooter in a road game against Port Jeff Dec 10. Credit: Bill Landon

Port Jefferson’s girls’ basketball squad, although short on roster depth with only seven players suited, are long on talent when the Royals made short work of Miller Place in a non-league home game with a 67-34 victory Dec. 10.

Junior point guard Lola Idir led the way for the Royals seeming to score three pointers at will, nailing seven treys a field goal and three from the free throw line for a team high of 28 points. 

Senior teammates Annie Maier hit two triples and six field goals for 18 points, and Abigail Rolfe banked 9. Miller Place seniors Emma LaMountain scored 14 and Lauren Molinaro netted 13.

The win lifts the Royals to 3-1 while Miller Place searches for that elusive first win in this early season.

— All photos by Bill Landon 

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Senior forward Joey Marchese rebounds for the Wildcats at home against Hampton Bays. Photo by Bill Landon
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Senior forward Aidan Clifford battles his way to the rim for the Wildcats at home against Hampton Bays Dec 9. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior forward Aidan Clifford shoots for the Wildcats at home against Hampton Bays Dec 9. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior forward Aidan Clifford scores for the Wildcats at home against Hampton Bays Dec 9. Photo by Bill Landon
Alex Makarewicz the sophomore shoots for the Wildcats in a 51-49 win over Hampton Bays Dec 9. Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Anthony Osness scores in a home game against Hampton Bays Dec 9. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River junior Anthony Osness scores in a home game against Hampton Bays Dec 9. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River junior Anthony Osness at the rim in a home game against Hampton Bays Dec 9. Bill Landon photo
Senior forward Dylan Kiely drives the baseline for the Wildcats at home against Hampton Bays Dec 9. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior forward Dylan Kiely battles his way to the rim for the Wildcats at home against Hampton Bays Dec 9. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Greg Friedman scores in a home game against Hampton Bays Dec 9. Bill Landon photo
Senior forward Joey Marchese fights for the rebound for the Wildcats at home against Hampton Bays. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior forward Joey Marchese goes up top for the Wildcats at home against Hampton Bays. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior forward Joey Marchese rebounds for the Wildcats at home against Hampton Bays. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior forward Joey Marchese goes to the rim for the Wildcats at home against Hampton Bays. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Liam Leonard scores from the top of the key in a home game against Hampton Bays Dec 9. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River senior Liam Leonard with the layup in a home game against Hampton Bays Dec 9. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River senior Liam Leonard goes to the rim in a home game against Hampton Bays Dec 9. Bill Landon photo

Shoreham-Wading River briefly held onto a four-point lead with 2 minutes left in regulation when the visiting Baymen of Hampton Bays rallied to tie the game at 49 all with 1:54 left in the game. 

The Wildcats scored at the :59 second mark to take a 51-49 advantage that set up a nail-biting finish, but were able to hold on for the win. The Wildcats were at full strength after an extended football season sidelined some of their starters (needing to meet the required number of practices), in the first few games of this early season. 

Senior Liam Leonard led the way for the Wildcats with two field goals, two trey’s and five free throws for 15 points followed by teammate Anthony Osness, who banked five from the floor and one from the line for 11 points.

— All photos by Bill Landon 

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Ward Melville senior Tommy Ribaudo gets mobbed by teammates after his buzzer beater trey won the game for the Patriots in a non-league matchup against Sachem North. Bill Landon photo
Tommy Ribaudo scores for the Patriots in a non-league road game against Sachem North Dec 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Tommy Ribaudo scores for the Patriots in a non-league road game against Sachem North Dec 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Tommy Ribaudo with the jumper for the Patriots in a non-league road game against Sachem North Dec 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Tommy Ribaudo drives the lane for the Patriots in a non-league road game against Sachem North. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Tommy Engel from the free throw line in a road game against Sachem North Dec 7. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Tommy Engel lays up for two against Sachem North Dec 7. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Tommy Engel in the paint in a road game against Sachem North Dec 7. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Tommy Engel drives the baseline against Sachem North Dec 7. Bill Landon photo
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Ward Melville senior Michael Dargan drives the baseline in a road game against Sachem North Dec 7. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior center Josh Horvath goes to the rim for the Patriots in a road game against Sachem North Dec 7. Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior center Josh Horvath scores for the Patriots in a road game against Sachem North Dec 7. Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior forward Frank Carroll scores in a road game against Sachem North Dec 7. Bill Landon
Frank Carroll fights his way to the basket for the Patriots in a road game against Sachem North Dec 7. Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior forward Frank Carroll drives to the basket for the Patriots in a road game against Sachem North Dec 7. Bill Landon

The Patriots of Ward Melville trailed almost the entire game, at one point down by 11 points, in a non-league road game against Sachem North. The Patriots tied the game at 41-41 with less than a minute left in regulation when Tommy Ribaudo’s three-pointer at the final buzzer gave the Patriots their only lead in the game when it mattered most, a 44-41 victory in a thriller Tuesday night, Dec. 7.

The win lifts the Patriots to 3-0 with another non-league matchup before they begin league play with a road game against Connetquot Dec. 14. Game time is 6:45 p.m.

Pictured clockwise from above left,  Ward Melville senior Tommy Engel from the free throw line; senior center Josh Horvath goes to the rim; senior Tommy Ribaudo gets mobbed by teammates after his buzzer-beater trey won the game for the Patriots; senior Michael Dargan drives the baseline; and Engel drives the baseline.

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Port Jeff senior John Sheils looks to rebound after a free throw in a home game against Southold Dec 3. Photo by Bill Landon
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Port Jeff senior John Sheils takes flight for the score against visiting Southold Dec 3. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff junior Luke Dickhuth muscles his way to the rim in a home game against Southold Dec 3. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff junior Luke Dickhuth from the free throw line in a home game against Southold Dec 3. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff senior John Sheils lays up for the score against visiting Southold Dec 3. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff senior Steven Bayer shoots from the top of the key against visiting Southold Dec 3. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff junior Luke Dickhuth muscles his way to the rim in a home game against Southold Dec 3. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff junior Luke Dickhuth muscles his way to the rim in a home game against Southold Dec 3. Bill Landon photo
Conor Daily the sophomore goes up top for the Royals against Southold Dec 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior John Sheils lays up for the score against visiting Southold Dec 3. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff junior Luke Dickhuth shoots in a home game against Southold Dec 3. Bill Landon photo Port Jeff junior Luke Dickhuth shoots in a home game against Southold Dec 3. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff senior John Sheils passes to the corner in a home game against Southold Dec 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior John Sheils looks to rebound after a free throw in a home game against Southold Dec 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Luke Dickhuth shoots in a home game against Southold Dec 3. Bill Landon photo
Tyler Cobb the sophomore lets a three pointer fly for the Royals at home against Southold Dec 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior John Sheils battles in the paint in a home game against Southold Dec 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior forward Peter Murphy looks to rebound after a free throw in a home game against Southold Dec 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Luke Dickhuth muscles his way to the rim in a home game against Southold Dec 3. Bill Landon photo

Port Jefferson opened their league VII season with a dominant performance over Southold where the Royals broke out to a 14-1 lead in the early going and never looked back. 

The First Settlers made a better showing in the second quarter, but still trailed 26-11 at the halftime break. 

With a 16-point advantage to begin the final 8 minutes of play, the Royals spelled their starters, flushed their bench and cruised to a 54-37 victory.

Senior guard John Sheils led the way in scoring for the Royals with 21 points and junior forward Luke Dickhuth netted 18.

The Royals retake the court with a road game against Pierson Dec. 9 with a 6:15 p.m. start.

— All photos by Bill Landon 

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Miller Place senior Emma LaMountain fights for the rebound in a non-league matchup against Rocky Point Dec 2. Bill Landon photo
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Miller Place senior Andrea Mott drives the lane in a home game against Rocky Point Dec 2. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Andrea Mott with a jumper in a home game against Rocky Point Dec 2. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Ann McNulty fights for the rebound in a non-league matchup against Rocky Point Dec 2. Bill Landon photo
Rocky Point junior Chloe Graham shoots in a non-league matchup against Miller Place Dec 2. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Emma LaMountain fights to get a shot off in a non-league matchup against Rocky Point Dec 2. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Emma LaMountain fights for the rebound in a non-league matchup against Rocky Point Dec 2. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Emma LaMountain shoots in a non-league matchup against Rocky Point Dec 2. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place junior Kathryn Doherty battles down low for the Eagles in a non-league matchup against Miller Place Dec 2. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place junior Kathryn Doherty lays up for the score in a non-league matchup against Rocky Point Dec 2. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place junior Kathryn Doherty battles down low in a non-league matchup against Rocky Point Dec 2. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Lauren Molinaro shoots from the paint in a home game against Rocky Point Dec 2. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Lauren Molinaro shoots from the paint in a home game against Rocky Point Dec 2. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Lauren Molinaro drives the baseline in a home game against Rocky Point Dec 2. Bill Landon photo
Rocky Point junior Leela Smith with the rebound for the Eagles in a non-league matchup against Miller Place Dec 2. Bill Landon photo
Rocky Point junior Leela Smith with the rebound for the Eagles in a non-league matchup against Miller Place Dec 2. Bill Landon photo
Rocky Point guard Leela Smith shoots from the paint in a non-league road game against Miller Place Dec 2. Bill Landon photo
Rocky Point sophomore forward McKenzie Moeller from the free throw line in a non-league road game against Miller Place Dec 2. Bill Landon photo
Rocky Point sophomore forward McKenzie-Moeller shoots for two in a non-league road game against Miller Place Dec 2. Bill Landon photo
Rocky Point sophomore guard Sarah May lays up for two in a non-league road game against Miller Place Dec 2. Bill Landon photo
Rocky Point senior forward Victoria Curreri drives to the basket in a non-league road game against Miller Place Dec 2. Bill Landon photo
Rocky Point senior forward Victoria Curreri scores in a non-league road game against Miller Place Dec 2. Bill Landon photo
Rocky Point senior forward Victoria Curreri scores in a non-league road game against Miller Place Dec 2. Bill Landon photo
Rocky Point senior forward Victoria Curreri scores in a non-league road game against Miller Place Dec 2. Bill Landon photo

The Rocky Point Eagles never trailed in their non-league road game against Miller Place Dec. 2, but the Panthers did tie the score at 27 all with 4:21 remaining in the contest. 

Some late game fouls saw the Eagles cash in at the free throw line to hold the Panthers at bay, to hang on for the 36-29 victory. 

Leading the way for the Eagles was senior forward Victoria Curreri with 15 points, McKenzie Moeller banked 8 with Sarah May and Leela Smith netted 6 apiece.

Kathryn Doherty the junior scored 9 points for the Panthers and senior Andrea Mott sank 8.

Rocky Point retakes the court on Dec. 6 against Mt. Sinai before opening their league season against Islip on the road Dec. 9. Game time is 5 p.m.

Miller Place has three more non-league matchups before league play begins Dec. 13. Tip-off is also at 5 o’clock.

— All photos by Bill Landon 

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