CLOSE
High School Sports

by -
0 683
Legislators Sanin (middle), Richberg (middle-left), and Donnelly (middle-left) with the students and coaches of the Half Hollow Hills West High School Varsity Girls Volleyball team

During Dec. 17th’s General Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Legislator Rebecca Sanin, joined by her colleagues Legislators Jason Richberg and Thomas Donnelly, proudly recognized the Half Hollow Hills West High School Varsity Girls Volleyball Team for their extraordinary achievements during the 2024 season. The recognition ceremony took place in the Rose Caracappa Auditorium of the William H. Rogers Legislative Building.

The team was celebrated for their remarkable performance throughout the season, culminating in a hard-fought victory in the NYSPHSAA Class AA Championship. Their thrilling five-set win over Fayetteville-Manlius in Glens Falls exemplified the true meaning of resilience, teamwork, and determination—qualities that helped propel them to the top of their game and secure the championship title.

“The Half Hollow Hills West Varsity Girls team has demonstrated leadership, perseverance, and the value of working together toward a common goal,” said Legislator Sanin. “This championship win is not just a triumph for the players, but for the entire community that rallied behind them. We are beyond proud of your achievements.”

Legislator Sanin also commended the dedicated coaches, Head Coach Nils Haugen and Assistant Coaches Diana Migliozzi and William Flohr, for their countless hours of hard work, practice, and preparation. “These coaches have not only shaped these athletes into champions but have also inspired everyone here at the Legislature and the entire Suffolk County community,” she said.

The ceremony celebrated the team’s exceptional qualities of perseverance, leadership, and teamwork, which defined their outstanding performance throughout the season. Their hard work has not only earned them a championship title but also made them a source of pride for the entire Suffolk County community.

“This honor goes beyond just winning a championship,” Legislator Sanin remarked. “It’s about recognizing a group of young athletes who exemplify dedication, unity, and the pursuit of excellence. You’ve set an inspiring example for us all. Congratulations on a season to remember!”

Legislators Sanin, Donnelly, and Richberg presented a proclamation to the team, formally acknowledging their remarkable achievements and the positive impact they’ve had on the community.

by -
0 641
1 of 16
Loose ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff freshman Addison Tuttle blocks a shot in a home game against Miller Place. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Ava Zicchinelli banks two for the Panthers. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place sophomore Julie Orenzo nails a three-pointer for the Panthers. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Mia Cormier fights for the rebound in a home game against Miller Place. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place freshman Jaleeah Archer drives the baseline for the Panthers. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Brooke Callaghan drives the lane for the Panthers. Photo by Bill Landon
Emma Batter boxes out Isabella Zaher. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place sophomore Julie Orenzo lets a three-pointer fly for the Panthers. Photo by Bill Landon
Mia Cormier battles Brooke Callaghan for possession. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Maitreya Driscoll-Stremich shoots from the top of the key in a home game against Miller Place. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Anna Matvya passes inside in a home game against Miller Place. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Anna Matvya shoots in a home game against Miller Place. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff freshman Addison Tuttle
Sascha Boldley battles Rose Meliker-Hammoch for possession. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff freshman Addison Tuttle shoots in a home game against Miller Place. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

Both the Royals of Port Jefferson and the Miller Place Panthers were deadlocked at 39-39 through three quarters of play in the nonleague matchup on Dec. 14, and the outcome wouldn’t be decided until the final second of the game. Port Jefferson trailing by two points inbounded the ball, but couldn’t get a shot off when the buzzer sounded, falling to the Panthers 53-51.

It was the Panther’s second win of the season, having defeated Wyandanch earlier in the season. Senior Ava Zicchinelli led the way for the Panther, banking 9 field goals a three-pointer and 3 from the free throw line for a team high of 24 points, along with teammate Julie Orenzo, a sophomore who added 21.

Port Jeff senior Matreya Driscoll-Stremich led the way for the Royals with 20 points, and freshman Addison Tuttle notched 13.

— Photos by Bill Landon

by -
0 584
1 of 11
Jack Degen drives the lane for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack senior Zain Carvan scores for the Cougars. Photo by Bill Landon
Tyler Wilhelm banks two for the Cougars. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack sophomore Ryan Curcio drives the baseline in a road game against Ward Melville. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack sophomore Jonny Ehlers shoots in a road game against Ward Melville. Photo by Bill Landon
Tyler Wilhelm nails a three-pointer for the Cougars. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack sophomore Ryan Curcio drives to the baseline in a road game against Ward Melville. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Jack Salgado breaks up-court. Photo by Bill Landon
Freshman guard James Coffey breaks to the basket in a home game against Commack. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Neelesh Raghurama drives to the basket. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Logan Seta shoots for three. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

It was Ward Melville’s Neelesh Raghurama who set the tempo for the Patriots in a home game against Commack, where the senior guard seemed to be able to score at will.

Whether it was driving the lane, shooting from long distance or being error free at the charity stripe, Raghurama led his team with 8 field goals, two triples and three from the free throw line, for 25 points defeating Commack 60-44 on Dec.16. Teammates James Coffey, the freshman point guard, netted 15 points, and Logan Seta and Jack Degen banked 6 points apiece in the League II matchup.

Jonny Ehlers topped the scoring chart for the Cougars with 10 points and Tyler Wilhelm added 9.

The win lifts the Patriots to 3-3 in the early season, while the loss drops Commack to 2-3.

— Photos by Bill Landon 

by -
0 558
1 of 4
Sean Cogan drives to the basket against North Babylon. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Brody Gazzo hits a short jumper. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Owen Boylan gets some air for two points. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Patrick Gimpel hits game-winning shot for Northport. Photo by Steven Zaitz

By Steven Zaitz

The Northport Boys Basketball team earned their first league win on Thursday, Dec. 12, on the road against North Babylon — but it certainly wasn’t easy.

Down by as many as 12 points to the Bulldogs, Northport came storming back with a dominant 17-9 4th quarter. But after a free throw by North Babylon guard Kameron Quinn, the Tigers were down by one point with 20 seconds remaining in the game.

Northport elected not to take a timeout and guard Shamus Burke rushed the ball up court and gave it to big man Sean Cogan in the corner. Double-teamed, Cogan handed it off to senior guard Patrick Gimpel, who drove diagonally through the lane and threw up a right-handed scooping layup that evaded the outstretched block attempt by North Babylon’s Logan Artherly. It gave Northport a 49-48 win and stopped the Tigers three -game losing streak.

Gimpel scored all 11 of his points in the second half — obviously none bigger than his last-second game winner. Senior forward Owen Boylan led the Tigers with 13 and Cogan had 10. Brody Gozzo had 9 and Burke 8.

Northport began its comeback when they scored 7 straight points midway through the third quarter. Boylan hit a short jumper in the lane and Gimpel spun out of a pick and roll and scored on a nice feed from Cogan, as North Babylon committed three turnovers in a two-minute span in that third quarter which allowed Northport to sneak back in.

The final ten minutes were hotly contested before Gimpel scored the final bucket of the game.

Northport moved to 2-3 overall on the year and 1-1 in the newly configured Suffolk County League 3. They play league contests against Copiague and Huntington this week.

  • Photos by Steven Zaitz

by -
0 543
1 of 15
Comsewogue’s Keira Andresen (l) battles Quinlin Heilbron for possession. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore Quinlin Heilbron battles down low for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Jenna Greek drives the baseline for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Jenna Greek drains a triple for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue forward Vienna Guzman shoots. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue forward Jaylynn Kirschenheuter shoots. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue point guard Jayla Callender drives the lane. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue point guard Jayla Callender drives the lane. Photo by Bill Landon
Vienna Guzman banks two for the Warriors. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville head coach Kate Gordon confers with Julia Dank. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Julia Dank hits for three for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Julia Dank drives the lane for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Julia Dank fights to get a shot off with Comsewogue’s Vienna Guzman defending. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville freshman Addison Scott scores for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue point guard Jayla Callender nails a three-pointer. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The Patriots of Ward Melville came calling on Comsewogue on Dec. 7, and the Warriors were able to stay toe-to-toe with their League I visitors, briefly taking the lead at one point in the non-league contest. The Patriots stretched their legs in the final eight minutes of play to edge the Warriors 51-41.

Julia Dank, the senior, led the way for the Patriots with three triples, a field goal and four from the free throw line for 15 points.

Jenna Greek inked a pair of three-pointers and three field goals for 12 points, and Addison Dellaporta banked 11.

Junior point guard Jayla Callender notched 14 points for the Warriors, and teammate Jalynn Kirschenheuter added 12.

— Photos by Bill Landon 

by -
0 601
1 of 6
Northport girls basketball vs. Smithtown East. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Hallie Gilmartin goes baseline on Carolyn Brennan. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Northport girls basketball vs. Smithtown East. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Jillian Ryan scores on an uncontested layup for Northport. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Northport girls basketball vs. Smithtown East. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Northport girls basketball vs. Smithtown East. Photo by Steven Zaitz

By Steven Zaitz

Northport Senior forward Claire Fitzpatrick scored 20 points to lead the Lady Tigers to a 59-28 victory over Smithtown East on Tuesday night.

Fitzpatrick, who transferred back to Northport after a year at St. Mary hit on four of her seven three-point attempts and had 10 points in the first quarter to set the pace for the Tigers, who improved to 2-0 on the young season. Smithtown East drops their second consecutive game to even their record at 2-2. Senior Meredith Brennan led the Lady Red Bulls with eight points.

But it was Northport’s Fitzpatrick who set the pace, calmly hitting open jumpers and spinning in the lane to help open up a 23-9 early in the second quarter for the Tigers. The score would stay that way for a stretch of five minutes, as both teams played hot potato with the basketball — turning it over a combined nine times in the quarter. Northport would go into their halftime locker room leading 28-9, completely shutting out Smithtown East in the second quarter.

Tiger Sophomore guard Ava DeMarco nailed a pair of three in the third quarter and the Bulls had no answer for Northport’s physical style. Northport out-rebounded Smithtown East 32-22 for the game and the Tigers led 48-22 after Fitzpatrick hit a triple midway through the quarter — her fourth three-pointer of the game. 

DeMarco finished with 11 points and senior guard Hallie Gilmartin had 7, two of which came on a gorgeous reverse layup in the fourth quarter. Her sister, junior Grace Gilmartin had 2 points and 4 rebounds.

Northport 8th grader Lyla Quinn had five points, including a three-pointer. Brennan’s sister Carolyn, also in 8th grade, had 7 points for East. Junior Emily Giordano had six points and senior Isabella Moragiemos had five for the Lady Red Bulls.

Smithtown East will travel to Newfield on Dec. 12th to take on the Wolverines and Northport is home against North Babylon, also on Dec. 12th. 

The win was Northport Head Coach Rich Castellano’s 755th of his career — adding to his record of most wins in the history of girls high school basketball on Long Island.

by -
0 515
1 of 9
Newfield senior Marcus Petit Frere drives the lane for the Wolverines. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Marcus Petit Frere drives the lane for the Wolverines. Photo by Bill Landon
Ryan Hicks battles his way to the rim for Newfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach senior Haniel Merejo with a rebound. Photo by Bill Landon
Battle for possession. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Jay Deliat takes flight for the Wolverines. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield’s Aiden Ifill banks two for the Wolverines. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach forward Michael Edmond Jr. drives the lane. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Jay Deliat banks two for the Wolverines. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

This past Saturday, Dec. 7, when Centereach came calling on Newfield, their crosstown rival in a non-league boys basketball matchup, the Wolverines controlled the tempo of the game from the opening tipoff, as the Cougars found themselves down 19 points at the half. Newfield’s dominant defensive performance the rest of the way inked a 71-37 victory over their visitors.

Newfield senior Ryan Hicks topped the scoring charts for the Wolverines with 17 points, with teammate Aiden Ifill adding 16.

Centereach senior forward Michael Edmond led the way for the Cougars, hitting four three-pointers, a field goal and three from the charity stripe for 17 points.

The win lifts the Wolverines to 2-0, while the loss drops Centereach to 0-2 in this early season.

— Photos by Bill Landon

by -
0 461
1 of 16
Kings Park 8th grader Riley Currier battles for the rebound. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park senior Gianna Zawol scores. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park sophomore Avery Brown lets a three-pointer fly. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore Shealyn Varbero shoots for the Wildcats. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River senior Alyssa Bell lets a three-pointer fly for the Wildcats. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River senior Haylie Abrams shoots from down low. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River senior Alyssa Bell banks two for the Wildcats. Bill Landon photo
Haylie Abrams (l) wrestles Emily Clemens for the rebound. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River junior Anabel Keegan drives the lane for the Wildcats. Bill Landon photo
Jump ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park sophomore Avery Brown down low. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park 8th grader Riley Currier lets a three-pointer fly. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park freshman Addison Kelly lays up for two. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park senior Gianna Zawol battles down low. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park sophomore Maddie DiRusso lays up. Bill Landon photo

By Bill Landon

The last time Shoreham-Wading River squared off against Kings Park was back on Feb. 28, in the Suffolk County Class A, semi-final round, where the Lady Kingsmen defeated the Wildcats, concluding their 2023-24 campaign at Centereach High School.

The wound was still raw for the Wildcats who looked to avenge that season ending defeat in a home game on Monday, Dec. 9. The score was close in the first 12 minutes of play, when the Wildcats surged in the closing minutes of the opening half, netting 10 points to alter the rhythm of the game.

The Kingsmen rallied too, coming within 7 points, with only 3 minutes left in the game. But the Wildcats were able to arrest the onslaught, winning the game 43-33.

Shoreham Wading River opened their season with a pair of non-league wins against Sachem East and Hauppauge, a league victory against Miller Place. They look to be on solid footing for another run at the Suffolk Class A title.

— Photos by Bill Landon 

by -
0 765
Cold Spring Harbor student-athletes were honored for their college commitments at both the Division I and Division III levels. Photo courtesy Cold Spring Harbor Central School District

Cold Spring Harbor Central School District congratulated its varsity student-athletes who accepted their 2025 college athletic commitments this fall.

Eight Cold Spring Harbor High School athletes will compete at the Division I level: Alex Bauer (lacrosse) will attend the University of Michigan; Megan Jasinski (track) is headed to Brown University; Clara Masata (crew) will join Cornell University; Brady McKean (lacrosse) will play at Stony Brook University; Greyson Meak (wrestling) is committed to the University of Pennsylvania; Ryan Reynolds (lacrosse) will play at the University of Maryland; Petra Schneider (crew) will attend Northeastern University; and Maya Soskin (lacrosse) is headed to the University of Florida.

Seven athletes will continue their athletic careers at the Division III level: Sam Bruno (lacrosse) and Kevin Burns (lacrosse) will attend Stevens Institute of Technology; Kelly Callaghan (lacrosse) is committed to the University of Chicago; Rachel Louie (field hockey/lacrosse) will play at the University of Rochester; Riley Miller (lacrosse) is headed to the University of Scranton; Finn Richmond (soccer) will join SUNY Maritime; and Maggie Spehr (lacrosse) is Middlebury College-bound.

Athletic Director Michael Bongino along with coaches from lacrosse, wrestling, track, field hockey and soccer recognized the student-athletes for their achievements. Parents and guidance counselors joined in celebrating the students’ dedication to sports and academics, as well.

by -
0 498
1 of 17
Rocky Point’s Abigail Hansen battles her way to the basket against Davelyn Akpan in a non-league matchup. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point freshman Julianna Longo shoots. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point freshman Giuliana Tocci with a baseline jumper. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point senior Jelissa Alba with a jumper. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield’s Cee Cee Gregg lets a three-pointer fly. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield sophomore Davelyn Akpan battles in the paint. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point’s Carmella Motti blocks out Mya Quinones in a non-league matchup. Photo by Bill Landon
Battle for possession. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield junior Cee Cee Gregg scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point forward Kaleigh Moeller shoots. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point junior Kaleigh Moeller banks two. Photo by Bill Landon
COPYRIGHT BILL LANDON
Rocky Point’s Madelyn Portes lays up for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point freshman Julianna Longo shoots. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield sophomore Madison Portelli from the free throw line. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Jelissa Alba shoots. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield sophomore Davelyn Akpan drives the lane. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The Rocky Point Eagles opened their 2024-25 girls’ varsity basketball campaign with a pair of non-league wins, defeating Deer Park and, with a swarming defense, downing Newfield 47-21 in a home game Tuesday. Dec. 3.

It was a three-point game after two quarters of play, but the Eagles’ defense kept the Wolverines in check, forcing turnovers and recording several blocked shots. Newfield struggled to gain traction in the final eight minutes, falling to 0-2 early in the season.

The Eagles will look to continue their winning ways when they open league play on Dec. 6, hosting Westhampton. Game time is scheduled for 4:45 p.m.

Newfield will also be back in action on Dec. 6, traveling to East Islip for another non-league matchup in search of its first win. Tipoff is at 5:45 p.m.

Prev1...567...39Next Page 6 of 39
TBR News Media is your local news and entertainment website.
We provide you with the latest breaking news and information for your community.
Contact us: [email protected]

Most Viewed

©