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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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Shoreham-Wading River running back Will Hart breaks it to the outside. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior running back Nicholas Olivia sneaks through a hole. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River wide receiver Ryan Wilson makes the highlight reel catch. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior running back Nicholas Oliva lunges for extra yardage. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place sophomore running back Jayden Meadows out of the backfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place quarterback Michael Giugliano in traffic. Photo by Bill Landon
Loose ball
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore Will Hart breaks a tackle for a 9-yard touchdown run. Photo by Bill Landon
Touchdown, Panthers. Photo by Bill Landon
Loose ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place tight end Logan LaMountain covers 20 yards after a catch for a TD. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place tight end Logan LaMountain makes the catch. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior running back Joell Spagnuolo with a 43-yard touchdown run. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Dylan Zahn fires over the middle. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place tight end Logan LaMountain with the reception. Photo by Bill Landon
Timeout, Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Time out Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior running back Nicholas Olivia breaks a tackle. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River running back Liam Kershis lunges for extra yardage. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats sideline. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place quarterback Michael Giugliano escapes a tackle. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore wide receiver Michael Casey after the catch. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior running back Joell Spagnuolo breaks it outside. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place quarterback Michael Giugliano blasts out of the backfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River running back Liam Kershis dives towards the end zone. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River running back Liam Kershis with the reception. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River running back Liam Kershis breaks to the outside. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore Will Hart out of the backfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore Will Hart makes the catch for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Dylan Zahn fires over the middle. Photo by Bill Landon
By Bill Landon

It was a “Battle of the Cats” on Saturday, Sept. 10, in the Division IV season opener between the Shoreham-Wading River Wildcats and the Miller Place Panthers.

On a keeper, SWR senior quarterback Dylan Zahn punched in on a short-yardage score to break the ice. With Sam Palmer’s extra point kick, the Wildcats took an early 7-0 lead with 3:16 left in the opening quarter.

Miller Place QB Michael Giugliano answered on the ensuing possession, jetting 65 yards downfield for the touchdown. Kicker Nicholas Oliva delivered the equalizer on the extra point attempt, tying the score at 7-7.

Michael Casey, the sophomore wide receiver for the Wildcats, grabbed a 21-yarder from Zahn for the score, putting the Wildcats ahead 14-7.

Miller Place’s senior in the backfield, Joell Spagnuolo, responded with a 43-yard TD run of his own. But after the missed extra point attempt, the Panthers trailed 14-13 with four minutes left in the half.

The Panthers’ tight end, Logan LaMountain, put his team out ahead. He caught a ball out over the middle of the field, picked up the necessary yards after the catch, and went the distance. Oliva’s foot tacked on the extra point, sending Miller Place into the locker room with a 20-14 lead at halftime.

The second half was a different story as the defensive units for both teams began to hold their ground firmly. Sophomore running back Will Hart did find the end zone for the Wildcats. Still, the Panthers blocked the point after attempt, keeping the game tied 20-20 with 11:29 left in regulation.

This game would be decided in the final minutes of play. After an impressive defensive stand by the Panthers, Palmer’s field goal gave the Wildcats a 23-20 lead with six minutes remaining.

Miller Place threatened when they marched down the field after three consecutive first downs. But the Wildcats forced a turnover in the final possession, intercepting a pass to secure the victory.

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Newfield junior Sabrina Bagliavo with a clearing shot up the sideline for the Wolverines in their first home game of the season against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield junior Sinia Little charges up the sideline for the Wolverines in their first home game of the season against Smithtown East Sept 7. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East sophomore Gabby Zwerman pushes up-field in a Div 1 road game against Newfield Sept 7. Bill Landon photo
Newfield senior captain Ella Sharrock clears the ball for the Wolverines in their first home game of the season against Smithtown East. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East attack Shannon Pettit #28 scores in a Div 1 road game against Newfield Sept 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield goalie Adrianna Franzese with a kick save for the Wolverines in their first home game of the season against Smithtown East Sept 7. Bill Landon photo
Newfield goalie Adrianna Franzese with a kick save for the Wolverines in their first home game of the season against Smithtown East Sept 7. Bill Landon photo
Newfield junior Jaidyn Schuman passes inside for the Wolverines in their first home game of the season against Smithtown East Sept 7. Bill Landon photo
Newfield freshman Karlie Franzese battles mid-field for the Wolverines in their first home game of the season against Smithtown East Sept 7. Bill Landon photo
Newfield freshman Karlie Franzese battles mid-field for the Wolverines in their first home game of the season against Smithtown East Sept 7. Bill Landon photo
Newfield junior Sabrina Bagliavo blocks a shot on goal for the Wolverines in their first home game of the season against Smithtown East Sept 7. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East sophomore defender Kerrin Pettit with a penalty corner pass in a Div 1 road game against Newfield Sept 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East junior Katie Cummings clears the ball in a Div 1 road game against Newfield Sept 7. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East freshman Brooke Simonetti takes possession in a Div 1 road game against Newfield Sept 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior Nicole Kornweiss sends the ball up-field in a Div 1 road game against Newfield Sept 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield junior Ieva Tarasevicius drives on Kerrin Pettit in the Wolverines first home game of the season against Smithtown East Sept 7. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East junior midfielder Norah Kelly crosses the ball in a Div 1 road game against Newfield Sept 7. Credit Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior Willow Pomisel advances the ball in a Div 1 road game against Newfield Sept 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior captain Ella Sharrock clears the ball for the Wolverines in their first home game of the season against Smithtown East. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East sophomore defender Kerrin Pettit pushes up-field in a Div 1 road game against Newfield Sept 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior captain Ella Sharrock clears the ball for the Wolverines in their first home game of the season against Smithtown East. Bill Landon photo
Newfield junior Jaidyn Schuman clears the ball for the Wolverines in their first home game of the season against Smithtown East Sept 7. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East senior Nicole Kornweiss cuts to the outside in a Div 1 road game against Newfield Sept 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Gwenn Schechner clears the ball for the Wolverines in their first home game of the season against Smithtown East. Bill Landon photo
Newfield goalie Adrianna Franzese with a kick save for the Wolverines in their first home game of the season against Smithtown East Sept 7. Bill Landon photo
Newfield junior Emily Wall maneuvers mid-field for the Wolverines in their first home game of the season against Smithtown East Sept 7. Bill Landon photo
Newfield sophomore Emma Fernandes pushes up the sideline for the Wolverines in their first home game of the season against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield sophomore Emma Fernandes passes inside for the Wolverines in their first home game of the season against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield junior Jaidyn Schuman pushes up-field for the Wolverines in their first home game of the season against Smithtown East Sept 7. Bill Landon photo

Fresh off their season opening road win against Copiague, the Newfield Wolverines hosted Smithtown East in their home opener where they struggled against the Bulls potent offense, trailing by two after three quarters of play.

Smithtown East junior Lucy Tomasic’s shot found its mark at the 3 minutes, 24 seconds mark of the second quarter for the Bulls first goal of the game. Teammate Shannon Pettit off an assist from Katie Cummings rocked the box midway through the third quarter for the insurance goal in the 2-0 win in Division 1 play Sept. 7. 

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Newfield sophomore Bella Norton settles the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield junior Jessica Centeri with a save. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield junior Jessica Centeri with a goal kick. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield junior Sarah Cavello pushes upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Gianna Rutigliano maneuvers midfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield junior Sarah Cavello heads the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Maddy Keenan eludes a defender. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Gianna Rutigliano battles for possession. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield sophomore Miranda Palumbo crosses the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Maddy Keenan with a header. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield sophomore Bella Norton pushes upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield sophomore Miranda Palumbo throws in. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Maddy Keenan maneuvers midfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield freshman Peyton Hughes settles the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Brianna Sanflippo heads the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Brianna Sanflippo battles for possession. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Maddy Keenan breaks free. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield sophomore Miranda Palumbo clears the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Gianna Rutigliano maneuvers midfield. Photo by Bill Landon

The Newfield girls’ soccer team hoped to notch its third win of the season on Saturday, Sept. 3, in a League II matchup against West Babylon.

Newfield had the wind in its sails, coming off a 2-0 victory over Hills East on Aug. 30, followed by a 4-0 win over Bay Shore two days later. But the trifecta wasn’t to be as neither team could find the net, playing to a 0-0 draw.

Jessica Centeri, the junior goaltender, had a busy day in net, recording 18 saves for a third consecutive shutout to start the season.

Newfield retakes the field Wednesday, Sept. 7, when the team will travel to Comsewogue for its first road game. Gametime is 5 p.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Mount Sinai junior Sophia Portnoy sets for the Mustangs. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Erin Henry with a kill shot for the Royals. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai eighth grader Kyleigh Hertz keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai at the ready in non-league home game against. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Kiera Collier with a kill shot. Photo by Bill Landon
Brielle Williams and Leia Walter battle at net for the Mustangs. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff Libero Ava Reily keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Megan O’Hanlon battles at the net. Photo by Bill Landon
Point: Port Jeff. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai junior Leia Walter from the service line. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Alexa Ayotte puts the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Payton Anderson puts the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Royal nation invades the Stable. Photo by Bill Landon
Point, Port Jeff
Port Jeff eighth grader Ava Reily keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Alexa Ayotte tips the ball at net. Photo by Bill Landon
Mustangs at the ready. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Maggie Johnston from the service line. Photo by Bill Landon
Point: Mount Sinai. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Mia O’Connell from the service line. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai eighth grader Kyleigh Hertz keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Olivia Sherman battles at net for the Royals. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Payton Anderson sets the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Erin Henry with a service ace. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai sophomore Ava DeMarco from the service line. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Sophia Wennerod sets the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai eighth grader Hailey Trepiccione keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai junior Kayla Gross from service for the Mustangs. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Alexa Ayotte sets the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai junior Kayla Gross sets the play for the Mustangs. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai junior Kayla Gross from the service line. Photo by Bill Landon
By Bill Landon

It was a see-saw battle in the first two sets between cross-town rivals Mount Sinai and Port Jefferson on Tuesday, Aug. 30. 

While the Mustangs kept it close in both sets, the Royals, fueled by Erin Henry’s dominant performance from the service line, finished strong and won both. 

Mount Sinai rallied in the third set, but the Royals played mistake-free volleyball and swept the match 25-21, 25-22, 25-15 in the opening round of this non-league matchup.

Both teams begin league play Thursday, Sept. 1. Mount Sinai hosts Center Moriches at 5 p.m. and the Royals travel to Pierson/Bridgehampton with a 6:15 p.m. start time. 

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Ward Melville sophomore Jack Zazzera maneuvers at midfield in the Patriot’s season opener against Mount Sinai on Monday, Aug. 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Wilman Castellon settles the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville freshman Elliot Burgueno grabs possession. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai goalie Brian Vales makes the save in traffic. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Dean Ward pushes upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville eighth grader Dylan Verby takes flight with the header. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Ryan Flockhart pushes upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai freshman Max Cuttler settles the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai sophomore Tristan Bausenwein settles the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Ronaldo Vazquez clears the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Ryan Flockhart’s shot on goal in the Patriot’s season opener against Mt. Sinai Aug 29. Bill Landon photo.
Ward Melville’s Aiden Burgueno with a shot on goal. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Maxim Pustovoit heads the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai freshman Justin Kit settles the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Dean Ward heads the ball upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai goalie Brian Vales makes the save for the Mustangs. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai goalie Brian Vales makes the save. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Dean Ward crosses the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai sophomore Matteo Del Poeta clears the ball for the Mustangs. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Dylan Fastenberg with the header. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Wilam Castellon clears the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Maxim Pustovoit with a crossing pass. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai junior Mike Maire clears the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Chris Fumal passes up the sideline. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Ronaldo Vazquez clears the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Ethan Boyce with a booming goal kick. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai goalie sends the ball upfield for the Mustangs. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai junior Mike Maire settles the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai freshman Connor Lehman battles Wilman Castellon for possession in a non-league contest. Photo by Bill Landon
Patriots score! Photo by Bill Landon
By Bill Landon

Coaches often say a team must “play up” to raise its game. That is just what the Mustangs of Mount Sinai did Monday, Aug. 29, visiting the powerhouse of League II, the Ward Melville Patriots, to open their 2022 season.

Ward Melville dominated the time of possession in the first half, scoring four unanswered goals against their League IV visitors. The Patriots added to their lead in the second half, tacking on two more for a 6-0 shutout.

The Patriots shared the wealth as Wilman Castellon, Aiden Burgueno and Owen Haviland each found the net, and teammates Ryan Flockhart, Ron Palillo and Dylan Fastenberg each scored a goal apiece.

Both teams will be back in action on Wednesday, Aug. 31, as the Mustangs go on the road again to face another non-league opponent, the Kings Park Kingsmen. The Patriots will also have their hands full in a road game against a perennially talented Brentwood team. Gametime is 4 p.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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The thrill of victory. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Abigail Rolfe holds the LIC plaque. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Luke Filippi accepts the Long Island Championship plaque. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Kyle Erickson scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Time Port Jeff. Photo by Bill Landon
Time Port Jeff. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Kyle Erickson rips one deep. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Abigail Rolfe hits one to right. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi goes the distance with 8 strikeouts in the Long Island Championship game. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Frank Andriani smacks one deep. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Ciaran Laffey slides home. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi rips one deep. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Kyle Erickson with a pickoff attempt at 2nd. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Kyle Erickson fires to 1st. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi slides into 2nd base. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi scrambles back to 1st. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Kyle Erickson throws to 1st. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Daniel Owens makes the catch. Photo by Bill Landon
Carle Place down to their last three outs. Photo by Bill Landon
From the dugout. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals score again. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Abigail Rolfe rounds third heading home. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff Kyle Erickson hits one deep. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Abigail Rolfe shows bunt. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Ruairi Rago rips the cover off the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Kyle Erickson charges an infielder hit. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Daniel Owens safely on third. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Daniel Owens lays down a bunt. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff 1st baseman Ruairi Rago makes the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi fires from the mound. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Abigail Rolfe takes a cut. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Ruairi Rago holds the runner on. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The Royals got rolling in the bottom of the second inning with bases loaded and no outs when Frank Andriani was hit by a pitch, forcing Nathaniel Mullen home to take a 2-0 lead in the Long Island Class C Championship against Carle Place June 3. 

The youngest roster member for the Royals let his bat do the talking in the bottom of the 3rd when Evan Raymond the 8th grader drove in two runs to put Port Jeff out front 4-0. The Frogs avoided a shutout in the top of the 4th, scoring a run but struggling against senior Luke Filippi’s heat from the mound, who notched eight strike outs in the win.

The Nassau County champs threatened in the top of the 5th, loading the bases with one out, but Filippi, no stranger to pressure, pitched his way out of a jam as Carle Place stranded three. Again, with bases loaded in the bottom of the 5th, freshman Joe Aronica ate a pitch, plating the runner on 3rd for a 5-1 lead. Mullen hit one deep to right in the bottom of the 6th, driving home Daniel Owens the junior for a 6-1 lead. With three outs of life left in the top of the 7th, Filippi fanned the Frogs in order to clinch the LIC title game. 

Photos by Bill Landon 

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Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Frank Andriani crosses the plate on a wild pitch in the bottom of the 7th for the game winner. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Frank Andriani makes the play in the Suffolk Class C championship game May 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Nathaniel Mullen rips one deep in the Suffolk Class C championship game May 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Abigail Rolfe bunts. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff head coach Jesse Rosen with Luke Filippi. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff freshman Joe Aronica throws home. Photo by Bill Landon
Pierson retakes the lead. Photo by Bill Landon
Play at the plate. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Nathaniel Mullen plates. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi throws to 1st. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Daniel Owens sprints to 1st. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Ruain Rago slides into 3rd. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi slides home. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Abigal Rolfe scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff freshman Joe Aronica at third. Photo by Bill Landon
Time - Port Jeff. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi makes the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi makes the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi makes the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Nathaniel Mullen throwin heat. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi makes the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff freshman Joe Aronica drills it to right field. Photo by Bill Landon
Royal Nation. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Royal Nation. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi rips the cover off the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Ruain Rago makes the play at first. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

After trailing by two runs, the Royals of Port Jefferson rallied back to retie the game six all to start the 7th inning. Still deadlocked in the bottom of the inning, Frank Andriani sprinted home from third on a wild pitch to score the go-ahead run to win the game 7-6 against Pierson for the Suffolk County Class C Championship title at home May 27.

Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi pitched the last two innings for the win along with three hits. Teammate Ruairi Rago the sophomore had four at bats with three hits.

The win lifts the Royals to 20-3 and advanced them to the conference V championship.

Photos by Bill Landon 

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