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Shoreham-Wading River junior Carlie Cutinella looks for a cutter for the Wildcats in a home game against Bayport May 15. Photo by Bill Landon
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Freshman attack Natalie Wilson looks for a cutter for the Wildcats in a home game against Bayport. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore Graceann Leonard shot on goal for the Wildcats in a home game against Bayport May 15. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore Graceann Leonard midfield for the Wildcats in a home game against Bayport May 15. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River junior Catherine Erb sets the play for the Wildcats in a home game against Bayport May 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Catherine Erb re-directs for the Wildcats in a home game against Bayport May 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Carlie Cutinella looks for a cutter for the Wildcats in a home game against Bayport May 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore defender Brooke Meltcher clears the ball for the Wildcats in a home game against Bayport May 15. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River senior Brooke Langella breaks down field for the Wildcats in a Div II matchup against Bayport May 15. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River sophomores Abigail Beran passes to Graceann Leonard for the Wildcats in a Div II matchup against Bayport May 15. Bill Landon photo

Shoreham Wading River looked to break a 3-game losing streak but had their hands full when the Bayport-Blue Point came knocking where the Phantom’s tamed the Wildcats 15-4 in a Div-II match-up May 15. Carlie Cutinella scored on a cut to even the score at one all at the 17-minute mark, but the Phantoms edged away scoring two unanswered goals and then four more before Graceann Leonard scored on a penalty shot ten minutes into the 2nd half.

Shoreham-Wading River junior Catherine Erb’s shot found the net 2-minutes later for the Wildcats but Bayport would score five more in the final 11-minutes of play.

The loss drops the Wildcats to 2-4 while Bayport remains atop the Div II leaderboard at 6-0. 

Photos by Bill Landon 

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Ward Melville midfielder Tyler Flynn rips a shot on goal in a Div-I home game against Smithtown East. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Patriots score. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East senior Ryan Feigenbaum gets a shot off up close in a Div-I matchup against Ward Melville May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East defenseman Michael Desano wards off a Patriot challenge May 13. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior midfielder Matt Kaires fires a shot on goal against visiting Smithtown East May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior midfielder Matt Kaires fires a shot on goal against visiting Smithtown East May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore midfielder Joe Hobot sprints up-field for Smithtown East in a Div-I road game against Ward Melville May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior Jake Gallery in a Div-I matchup May 13. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East senior Jake Gallery battles defenseman Deven Rauss in a Div-I matchup May 13. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior attack Giovanni Serratore looks for a cutter against Smithtown East May 13. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Francis Carroll drives on a Smithtown defender in a Div-I matchup at home May 13. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Christopher Simonton scores for the Patriots at home May 13. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Christopher Simonton drives on two Smithtown defenders at home May 13. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East defenseman Chris Trebing charges up the sideline with Trevor Dunn in pursuit. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East senior attack Chris Cappelman rips a shot on goal in a Div-I home game against Ward Melville. Bill Landon photo

The Bulls of Smithtown East came to Ward Melville May 13 looking to keep their 4-0 undefeated season alive. They had after all outscored their opponents, 63-44, through four games, but the Patriots also at 4-0 scored 55 goals allowing only 14.

Ward Melville had the upper hand through three quarters of play when the Bulls rallied scoring four unanswered goals in the fourth quarter, but the Patriots prevailed to win the Division I matchup 12-7.

The win lifts the Patriots into second place in their division behind Huntington through five games.

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Olivia Annunziata’s passes to a cutter for Middle Country as Ward Melville co-captain Summer Agostino defends. Bill Landon photo
Olivia Annunziata sprints upfield for Middle Country in a Div-I matchup at home May 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle County sophomore attack Olivia Annunziata sprints towards the cage at home against Ward Melville May 10. Bill Landon photo
Mia Juvelier up the sideline for the Patriots in a 15-8 victory in the road May 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country sophomore midfielder Mia Juvelier, left, gets double teamed in a home game against Ward Melville May 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Mia Juvelier and Courtney Quinn fight for draw control in a Div-I game May 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Lexi Nardella looks inside for the Patriots in a 15-8 victory over Middle Country. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country sophomore Lauren Hoppe takes to the air with a shot on goal May 10. Bill Landon photo
Middle Country sophomore Kate Timarky pushes up-field in a Div I matchup against Ward Melville May 10. Bill Landon photo
Middle Country sophomore attack Kaitlyn Ippolito fires on goal in a Div I matchup at home against Ward Melville May 10. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Jessica Winslow after a Patriot goal. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Grace Mulham checks Middle Country’s Mia Juvelier in a Div-I contest May 10. Bill Landon photo
Goal, Middle Country. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville co-captain Amanda Lee looks for a lane for the Patriots in a 15-8 victory over Middle Country. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior midfielder Amanda Lee’s shot on goal for the Patriots in a 15-8 victory over Middle Country. Photo by Bill Landon

It was Ward Melville senior midfielder Summer Agostino who stole the show notching six goals for the Patriots in a Division I match up against Middle Country to lead her team to a 15-8 victory on the road May 10.

Kate Spinks’ goal with seven minutes left earned the freshman her hat-trick, and midfielder Amanda Lee and Jillian Gironda both scored twice.

Middle Country senior Alyssa Oddo found the back of the net on two occasions, as did sophomore’s Kate Timarky and Juliana Speziale. Sophomores Olivia Annuziata and Kaitlyn Ippolito each had one goal apiece.

Freshman goalie Ava Carillo had nine saves in net for the Patriots as Middle Country’s Tabitha Bernstein stopped seven.

The win lifts the Patriots 2-1 as the loss keeps Middle Country searching for their first win of this early COVID-compressed season.

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Kings Park’s Brian Green checks James Sternberg in a League II matchup May 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park sophomore midfielder Mark Griffin moves the ball upfield in a road game against the Panthers May 7. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place co-captain Nicholas Belvedere cuts inside in an 11-7 victory May 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place sophomore Robbie Cunningham scoring one of his five goals on the day against Kings Park. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park attack Andrew Plate fires at the cage in a League II matchup on the road against Miller Place. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park junior Dom Mastromonica drives on Robbie Bennett in a road game May 7. Bill Landon photo
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Miller Place junior Jack Davis drives on Ralph Perangelo in an 11-7 victory May 7. Photo by Bill Landon
James Sternberg shoots for the Panthers in an 11-7 win against Kings Park May 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior co-captain Nicholas Belvedere drives on Joey O’Neill in a home game May 7. Photo by Bill Landon
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Miller Place co-captain Anthony Bartolotto smokes a shot at the cage as Joey O’Neill in a League II matchup against Kings Park. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park junior Brian Green drives on Miller Place co-captain Anthony Bartolotto May 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place attackman Jack Davis drives on the Kings Park defender in an 11-7 victory May 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior co-captain Nicholas Belvedere sprints past Brian Green in a home game May 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place defenseman Owen Connelly wards off a Kings Park’s midfielder May 7. Bill Landon photo
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Miller Place sophomore Nick Oliva with a flying stick check on Ralph Perangelo in a League II contest May 7. Photo by Bill Landon

Kings Park stayed with Miller Place trading goal for goal to make it a one goal game at the half but it was Robbie Cunningham’s stick that ruled the day for the Panthers where the sophomore midfielder scored five goals to lead his team to an 11-7 victory in a League II contest at home May 7.

Miller Place co-captain Anthony Bartolotto notched a hat-trick, Nicholas Belvedere scored twice and teammate James Sternberg stretched the net.

Kings Park senior Paul Freyre had a pair of goals for the Kingsmen as did Dom Mastromonica and Nico Laviano as Chris Panetta found the back of the net.

The win lifts the Panthers to 2-0 in the division where Kings Park searches for their first win of this COVID-compressed spring season.

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Jaidyn Donley breaks looks for an opening for the Warriors in a home game against Bayport Blue Point May 8. Photo by Bill Landon
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Comsewogue’s Gabby Constant goes eye-to-eye with a BBP defender May 8. Bill Landon photo
Yellow card Bayport Bluepoint. Bill Landon photo
Madison Schubert clears for the Warriors in a in a Div II matchup against Bayport Blue Point May 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Danielle McGuire passes for the Warriors in a Div II matchup against Bayport Blue Point May 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Danielle McGuire runs the wheel for the Warriors in a Div II matchup against Bayport Blue Point May 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Danielle McGuire (r) dishes the ball to Gabby Constant in a Div II matchup against Bayport Blue Point May 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Ava Fernandes from behind the cage for the warriors at home May 83 Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue goalie Gabriella Tomasso with the save in a home game against Bayport Blue Point May 8. Bill Landon photo
Jaidyn Donley breaks free up-field for the Warriors at home against Bayport Blue Point May 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Warriors take a 1-0 lead
Shannon Harrington passes to the wing for Comsewogue in a Div II matchup against Bayport Blue Point May 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Mackenzie Beck sets up the play for the Warriors at home against Bayport Blue Point May 8. Bill Landon photo
Shannon Harrington shoots and scores for Comsewogue in a Div II matchup against Bayport Blue Point May 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Samantha Andresen passes in a home game against Bayport Blue Point May 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Jaidyn Donley breaks looks for an opening for the Warriors in a home game against Bayport Blue Point May 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Nelida Watson sets the play for the Warriors at home May 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Nelida Watson gets checked in a Div II matchup against Bayport Blue Point May 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Alyssa Deacy looks for an open shooter in a home game against Bayport Blue Point May 8. Bill Landon photo
Alyssa Deacy with another draw control for the Warriors in a home game against Bayport Blue Point May 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Alyssa Deacy with a draw control for the Warriors in a home game against Bayport Blue Point May 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Alyssa Deacy looks for an open lane in a home game against Bayport Blue Point May 8. Bill Landon photo

The Comsewogue Warriors struck first in a home game against Bayport Blue Point when Shannon Harrington’s shot found its mark in the opening minutes but the Phantom’s stood on the gas scoring several unanswered goals to top the Warriors 12-5, May 8.

It was Mackenzie Beck’s penalty shot that stretched the net to halt three straight goals by the Phantoms 12-minutes in, to trail 3-2. Bayport Blue Point rattled off three more before Comsewogue’s Danielle McGuire scored to trail 6-3.

Bayport Blue Point outscored the Warriors in the second half to secure the win in the Div II contest.

The win lifts BBP to 3-0 as the loss drops Comsewogue to 1-2 in the early going.

The Warriors are back in action when they travel to West Babylon May 13. Game time is 4 p.m.

 Photos by Bill Landon 

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Harborfields senior Vanessa Rodolico passes in the Tornadoes season opener at home against Port-Jeff May 4. Bill Landon photo
Time-out Port Jefferson. Bill Landon photo
Harborfields 8th grader Sawyer Scarola drives towards the crease against Port Jefferson May 4. Photo by Bill Landon
Harborfields 8th grader Sawyer Scarola looks for a cutter against visiting Port Jefferson May 4. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson junior Sarah Ruggiero drives on a defender in a road game against Harborfields May 4. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Nicole Schully with a save in the Royals season opener against Harborfields. Bill Landon photo
Freshman attack Meaghan Fealy sets up the play for Harborfields against Port Jeff May 4. Photo by Bill Landon
Harborfields junior Marina Bergin gets double teamed in the Tornadoes season opener at home against Port-Jeff May 4. Bill Landon photo
Harborfields junior Marina Bergin in traffic in the Tornadoes season opener at home against Port-Jeff May 4. Bill Landon photo
Harborfields midfielder Marina Bergin sets up the play in the Tornadoes season opener at home against Port-Jeff May 4. Bill Landon photo
Port Jefferson freshman Lilli Kircher clears the ball for the Royals in a road game against Harborfields May 4. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff clears the ball in their season opener against Harborfields May 4. Photo by Bill Landon
Harborfields junior Kiera Delaney and Caroline Hayde battle for possession midfield in their Div. II season opener May 4. Bill Landon photo
Collision mid-field. Bill Landon photo
Harborfields junior Emma Flynn looks to clear pressured by Sarah Ruggiero May 4. Bill Landon photo
Harborfields’ Faye Junge (R) drives on Port-Jeff's Alexa Ayotte in their Div. II season opener May 4. Bill Landon photo
Harborfields’ senior attack Jenelle Bennardo shoots between two Port-Jeff defenders in the Tornadoes season opener at home May 4. Bill Landon photo
Port-Jeff senior Katelynn Johnston pushes up-field in the Royals season opener on the road against Harborfields. Photo by Bill Landon
Port-Jeff senior Katelynn Johnston drives by a defender in the Royals season opener on the road against Harborfields. Photo by Bill Landon

The Harborfields Tornadoes peppered the net early and often in their season opener at home against Port Jefferson winning the Division II contest, 16-2.

It’s been 23 months since either team has seen action, but Harborfields seamed crisp and up to the task leading by two goals two minutes in. The Royals struggled to keep the ball upfield when Harborfields senior attack Leah Hansen’s shot found its mark to put her team ahead 3-0. Harborfields sophomore Sia Markowski scored as did teammate Marina Bergin for a six-goal lead. With 13 minutes left in the half Hansen struck twice more for an 11-goal lead and with it a running clock.

Sophomore Julia Schiliro stretched the net for Harborfields two minutes later before Port Jeff senior Claudia Kountsantanou, took the goose egg off the scoreboard for the Royals. Teammate Katelynn Johnston’s shot found the back of the net a minute later to trail 12-2 at the half. Harborfields flushed their bench the rest of the way for the win.

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Newfield’s #17 attempts the tag on Brook DaSilva who slides into second in League III action May 3. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West senior Hailey Cinquemani safely on at first against Newfield May 3. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West junior Kasey Verini lays down a bunt against Newfield May 3. Bill Landon photo
Newfield runner safely back at second base in League III action May 3. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West freshman Angelina Savoretti makes the play at first on opening day May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Eighth-grader Erin McDaid makes the play at third for the Bulls in their season opener against Newfield May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West freshman Heather Dufficy tracks down a fly ball deep In centerfield against Newfield at home May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Freshman Samantha Dufficy fields an infield pop-up for the Bulls May 3. Bill Landon photo
Conference on the mound for Smithtown West in their season opener at home against Newfield. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West senior Hailey Cinquemani takes a cut in a League III matchup at home against Newfield May 3. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West catcher Hailey Cinquemani slides into second against Newfield May 3. Bill Landon photo

After a 23-month hiatus it was time to play ball Monday, May 3, when the Bulls of Smithtown West opened their softball season at home against Newfield.

The Wolverines struck first and took a three-run lead in the top of the fourth before Smithtown West retook the lead in the bottom of inning when Brook DaSilva’s bat drove in Hailey Cinquemani to take the first lead of the game. The Bulls scored what they thought was an insurance run in the bottom of the fifth before Newfield exploded in with four unanswered runs in the top of the seventh to win the game, 8-6.

Both teams are back in action May 5 when the Bulls travel to Huntington, and Newfield plays their home opener against North Babylon. Start times are 4 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. respectively.

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Shoreham-Wading River running-back David Tedesco cuts to the outside in the Wildcats 34-20 D-IV championship win April 24. Bill Landon photo
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Shoreham-Wading River takes the field for the Suffolk division IV championship at home April 24. Bill Landon photo
Mt. Sinai senior Ryan Jones charges up-field dragging a would-be tackler with him in the D-IV championship game April 24. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai tight end Gavin Takacs makes the reception in the D-IV championship game against Shoreham-Wading River April 24. Photo by Bill Landon
The Shoreham-Wading River Wildcats 2021 Suffolk County D-IV champions
Mt. Sinai senior Derek Takacs hauls in a 28 yarder for a touchdown in the D-IV championship game April 24. Bill Landon photo
Wildcats in the closing seconds of their D-IV championship win April 24. Bill Landon photo
Mt. Sinai wide receiver Derek Takacs after a 28 yard TD pass in the D-IV championship game April 24. Bill Landon photo
Wildcat free safety Chris Visintin breaks up a pass play in the Suffolk division IV championship April 24. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River senior David Tedesco pounds his way up the middle for extra yardage in the Wildcats 34-20 D-IV championship win April 24. Bill Landon photo
The Shoreham-Wading River Wildcats 2021 Suffolk County D-IV champions
Shoreham-Wading River senior Jake Wilson #40 powers his way up the middle on his way to scoring four touchdowns for the Wildcats in a 34-20 D-IV championship win April 24. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River senior Chris Visintin lunges at the endzone on a quarterback keeper in the D-IV championship game April 24. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River running-back David Tedesco cuts to the outside in the Wildcats 34-20 D-IV championship win April 24. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River senior Daniel Mercado stiff arms a Mt. Sinai defender in the D-IV championship game April 24. Bill Landon photo
Mt. Sinai quarterback Joseph Spallina throws over the middle in the D-IV championship game April 24. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River senior Johnny Schwarz bolts out of the back field (R) escaping the grip of Mt. Sinai’s Ryan Jones in the D-IV championship game April 24. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River quarterback Chris Visintin sprints up the middle in the Wildcats 34-20 D-IV championship win April 24. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River senior Chris Visintin penetrates the secondary in the D-IV championship game April 24. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcat free safety Chris Visintin attempts to break up a pass play to Mt. Sinai’s Derek Takacs in the Suffolk division IV championship April 24. Bill Landon photo
Mt. Sinai senior Matthew Graffeo lunges into the endzone for the score in the D-IV championship game April 24. Bill Landon photo
Wildcat quarterback Chris Visintin takes off on a keeper in the D-IV championship game April 24. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai head coach has a discussion with an official. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River junior Ryan Farron sprints up the middle in the Wildcats 34-20 D-IV championship win April 24. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River senior Jake Wilson (R) is congratulated by teammate Jeffrey Lachenmeyer after one of his four touchdowns for the Wildcats in a 34-20 D-IV championship win April 24. Bill Landon photo
Mt. Sinai wide receiver Derek Takacs lunges into the endzone after a 28 yard pass play from Joseph Spallina in the D-IV championship game April 24. Bill Landon photo
Running-back Ryan Jones looks for an opening following lead blocker Matthew Graffeo in the D-IV championship game April 24. Photo by Bill Landon

It was Shoreham-Wading River’s Jake Wilson who put the exclamation point on the Wildcats undefeated season, when the running-back powered his way into the endzone four times to lead his team to a 34-20 victory in the D-IV Suffolk Championship against Mount Sinai April 24.

Wilson a senior went out on top compiling 106 yards rushing on 13 carries to conclude his high school varsity football career. Senior quarterback Chris Visintin shined putting the crown on his varsity football career with a 30-yard touchdown run while amassing 114 yards on 9 carries.

Mount Sinai seniors Matthew Graffeo and Derek Takacs both found the endzone as did teammate Gavin Takacs for the Mustangs. The team concludes their 2021 campaign at 3-2 as the Wildcats finished at 6-0.

With this COVID-shortened season, Saturday completed the “fall” season for all Suffolk County varsity sports where competition for spring sports begins May 3.

 Photos by Bill Landon 

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Emma Zwycewicz from the service line for the Patriots in the Class AA semi-final round April 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore Bailee Williams (L) spikes at net for the Patriots in the Class AA semi-final round April 22. Bill Landon photo
Sally Tietjen with a dig for Smithtown West in a Class AA semi-final victory over Ward Melville April 22. Bill Landon photo
Kira Pirrera sets the play for the Bulls in the Suffolk Class AA semi-final round at home against Ward Melville. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore Bailee Williams (R) battles Kira Pirrera at net in the Class AA semi-final round April 22. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Kiersten-Schmidt (L) and sophomore Bailee Williams between points in the Class AA semi-final April 22. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore Mackenzie Heaney puts the ball in play for the Patriots in the Suffolk Class AA semi-final April 22. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Kiersten Schmidt returns the ball for the Patriots in the Suffolk Class AA semi-final April 22. Bill Landon photo
8th grader Emma Bradshaw spikes at net for the Patriots in the Class AA semi-final on the road against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore Bailee Williams (L) with a block for the Patriots in the Class AA semi-final round April 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Kiersten Schmidt returns at net for the Patriots in the Suffolk Class AA semi-final April 22. Bill Landon photo
Kasey Tietjen battles spikes at net for Smithtown West in a Class AA semi-final victory over Ward Melville April 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West libero Erika Gehrling from the service line for the Bulls April 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville 8th grader Emma Bradshaw with the return in the Class AA semi-final on the road against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Sally Tietjen battles at net for Smithtown West in a Class AA semi-final victory over Ward Melville April 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Phoebe Bergson with the return for the Patriots April 22. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West’s Hannah Naja from the service line for the Bulls in a Class AA semi-final victory over Ward Melville April 22. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore Bailee Williams (R) battles at net for the Patriots in the Class AA semi-final round April 22. Bill Landon photo
Sally Tietjen with a return for Smithtown West in a Class AA semi-final victory over Ward Melville April 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Sally Tietjen spikes at net for Smithtown West in a Class AA semi-final victory over Ward Melville April 22. Bill Landon photo
Kasey Tietjen with a kill shot for Smithtown West in a Class AA semi-final victory over Ward Melville April 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore Bailee Williams #22 with a block for the Patriots in the Class AA semi-final round April 22. Bill Landon photo

Ward Melville (No. 4 seed) had their work cut out for them in the Class AA semi-final round on the road against (No. 1) Smithtown West, and the Bulls showed why they’re undefeated this season in a game that should’ve gone beyond three sets. It didn’t. The Bulls blanked the Patriots in a sweep, 25-18, 25-16 and 25-20, April 22.

Ward Melville concludes their season with an impressive 13-4 record in league.

Smithtown West’s Hannah Naja had six digs, four aces and 11 kills in the 3-0 win as teammates Kasey Tietjen had five digs and 10 kills, and Sally Tietjen killed six, had a pair of aces and eight digs to propel the Bulls to the championship round April 24 at home against No. 2 seeded Connetquot. First service is at 1 p.m.

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Ward Melville junior Rachel Ehrlich collides with Brooke Matura in the Suffolk Class AA semi-final April 21. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Rachel Ehrlich looks to the net out running Northport’s Mairead Gayer April 21. Bill Landon photo
Northport sophomore Alexa Meinen with the header midfield in the Suffolk Class AA semi-final April 21. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville midfielder Kate Ancona passes up the sideline in the rain in the Suffolk Class AA semi-final April 21. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville forward Abigail Foster pushes up-field with Northport’s Julia Karman in pursuit. Bill Landon photo
Northport junior Rachel Mincone races to the ball in the semi-final's April 21. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport sophomore Mairead Gayer battles Ward Melville senior Sarah Anderson in the Suffolk Class AA semi-final April 21. Bill Landon photo
Northport sophomore Mairead Gayer settles the ball mid-field against Ward Melville in the Suffolk Class AA semi-final April 21. Bill Landon photo
Northport senior Brooke Matura settles the ball in the semi-final's April 21. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport sophomore Marryn Gruhn drives past a Patriot defender on the road April 21. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport senior Bridget Bost with a save against Ward Melville in the Suffolk Class AA semi-final April 21. Bill Landon photo
Northport sophomore Alexa Meinen battles Eliana Hamou for possession in the Suffolk Class AA semi-final April 21. Bill Landon photo
Northport junior Lisa Kovacs (L) battles Ward Melville Katie Cosenza in the Suffolk Class AA semi-final April 21. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore Grace Justiniano battles Brooke Matura mid-field in the Suffolk Class AA semi-final April 21. Bill Landon photo
Northport senior Emma DeMarco looks to the net in the semi-final's April 21. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville co-captain Rachel Ehrlich heads the ball away from Mairead Gayer April 21. Bill Landon photo

Ward Melville co-captain Rachel Ehrlich broke the ice for the Patriots in the second quarter as did teammate Abigail Foster with goals in the Suffolk Class AA semifinal round against visiting Northport April 21.

Northport sophomore Marryn Gruhn’s shot on goal found its mark but the Patriots prevailed to advance to the county championship round.

Northport senior Bridget Bost had nine saves on the day as Ward Melville’s Elyse Munoz, a sophomore, stopped eight.

Ward Melville the top seed will face undefeated Sachem East the No. 3 seed at North Babylon high school April 24. Game time is 3 p.m.

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