Mount Sinai attack Russell Maher with a shot on goal in a home game against Kings Park April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
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Mount Sinai attack Russell Maher with a shot on goal in a home game against Kings Park April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai attack Russell Maher drives past a Kings Park defender in a home game against Kings Park April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai goalie Nico Nigoshian clears the ball up-field against visiting Kings Park April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai goalie Nico Nigoshian at net against visiting Kings Park April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai goal keep Nico Nigoshian makes a stop against visiting Kings Park April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai long stickman Mike Sabella clears the ball in a home game against Kings Park April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai midfielder Kevin Sweeney wins another face-off in a home game against Kings Park April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai midfielder Kevin Sweeney wins another face-off in a home game against Kings Park April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai midfielder Kevin Sweeney wins from X in a home game against Kings Park April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai midfielder Kevin Sweeney wins from X in a home game against Kings Park April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai midfielder Kevin Sweeney fires at the cage in a home game against Kings Park April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai attack Joey Spallina celebrates after scoring in a home game against Kings Park April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai attack Joey Spallina rips a shot at goal in a home game against Kings Park April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai attack Joey Spallina #1 fires at Christian Michaels in a home game against Kings Park April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai attack Joey Spallina fires between two defeners in a home game against Kings Park April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai attack Joey Spallina fires at the cage in a home game against Kings Park April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai long stickman Jack Schirtzer clears the ball in a home game against Kings Park April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park midfielder Jack Quaranto rips one at the cage against Mt. Sinai April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai attack Joey Spallina fires at the cage in a home game aginast Kings Park April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park attack Ed Montemurro #28 eludes Mount Sinai’s Bobby Demeo with a behind the back stick move on the road April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai midfielder Dom Boscorino looks for an open player in a home game against Kings Park April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park goalie Christian Michaels makes the save against in net against the Mustangs April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park goalie Christian Michaels makes one of his 19 saves against the Mustangs April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park goalie Christian Michaels makes the save against in net against the Mustangs April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Mustangs celebrate after scoring against visiting Kings Park April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Mustangs celebrate after scoring against visiting Kings Park April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park attack Alex Wenzler (L) celebrates with Matt Manna after scoring a goal against Mount Sinai April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park attack Alex Wenzler fires at the cage against Mount Sinai April 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park boys lacrosse team was able to stay within striking distance with Mount Sinai through two quarters of play April 12, but the Mustangs exploded in the third quarter, scoring eight goals to put the game out of reach. Mount Sinai defeated the Kingsmen 14-5 at home to remain unbeaten at this midpoint of the season at 8-0 in division, 10-0 overall for second place behind Shoreham-Wading River.
Joey Spallina, the spark of the Mustang offense, split the pipes five times. Meanwhile Bobby Demeo found the back of the cage thrice and Brandon Ventarola and Russel Maher stuck it out with two goals apiece.
Vince D’Alto led the way for the Kingsmen with two goals while Alex Wenzler along with Jack Quaranto both scored as well. Kings Park keeper Christian Michaels had a busy day between the pipes grabbing 19 saves on the day.
Both teams were back in action April 16 where the Mustangs hosted Islip and the Kingsmen hit the road against Babylon. Mount Sinai will be taking the road to Sayville April 23 while Kings Park is hosting Kellenberg April 24. Game times are for 4 p.m. and 10 a.m. respectively.
Ward Melville first baseman Ryan Hynes makes the play against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Designated hitter Max Nielson rounds third base on his way home against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Designated hitter Max Nielson acknowledges the play from the coach in a League I matchup against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville second baseman Matt Maurer makes the throw to first in a League I matchup against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville second baseman Matt Maurer in a League I matchup against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville second baseman Matt Maurer makes the scoop in a League I matchup against Central Islip last year. The team was hoping for even better this year, before the spring season was cancelled. File photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville outfielder Matt Franco makes the catch in a League I matchup against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s James Merlino holds up at second base in a League I matchup against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s James Merlino takes a healthy lead off first in a League I matchup against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville short stop James Merlino scoops up a grounder in a League I matchup against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville short stop James Merlino turns and fires to first base in a League I matchup against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville centerfielder Jake Woods after fielding a deep shot throws to the infield against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville centerfielder Jake Woods rounds third base on his way home against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville centerfielder Jake Woods crushes the ball in a League I matchup against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville leftfielder Ethan Farino takes a healthy lead off first in a League I matchup against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville winning pitcher Chris Vivenzio throws from the mound against Central Islip in a League I matchup April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville winning pitcher Chris Vivenzio throws from the mound against Central Islip in a League I matchup April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville third baseman Brady Doran heads home against Central Islip in a League I matchup April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville third baseman Brady Doran takes a pitch against Central Islip in a League I matchup April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville third baseman Brady Doran rips one deep. Baseball could be coming back this summer. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville third baseman Brady Doran takes a pitch against Central Islip in a League I matchup April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville third baseman Brady Doran heads home against Central Islip in a League I matchup April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville third baseman Brady Doran slides safely into second against Central Islip in a League I matchup April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville catcher Anthony Pascale slides safely into second in a League I matchup against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville catcher Anthony Pascale rips the cover off the ball against Central Islip in a League I matchup April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
The Ward Melville baseball team let its bats do the talking in a League I matchup against the Central Islip Musketeers where the Patriots cruised to a 12-2 victory April 15.
The Patriots scored two runs in the opening inning, four in the second and two more in the third before plating four more in the fourth to put the game away.
Third baseman Brady Doran was 2-2 at the plate with a pair of doubles and scored three times. Second baseman Matt Maurer was 2-4 and batted in four. Pitcher Chris Vivenzio got the win fanning 10 batters, allowing one hit.
The win, the first of a three-game series against the Musketeers, put the Patriots as of April 15 at 3-1 in the division and 5-1 overall for second place behind Patchogue-Medford. On April 16 the Patriots won 11-0 against Central Islip.
Comsewogue junior Kayla Goncalves takes a pitch at the plate against visiting West Islip April 16. Photo by Bill Landon
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Comsewogue freshman Megan Dellaratta cracks the bat at home against visiting West Islip April 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Megan Dellaratta from behind the plate in a home game against West Islip April 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman Megan Dellaratta cracks the bat at home against visiting West Islip April 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue rightfielder Maddie Borchers makes the play for the out in a home game against West Islip April 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman shortstop LeeAnn Grzin with a play at 2nd base against visiting West Islip April 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Kayla Goncalves takes a pitch at the plate against visiting West Islip April 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Jaymie O’Neill throws in from the outfield in a home game against West Islip April 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Hailey Saylor and 1st base Victoria Anderson, a junior, celebrate after throwing a West Islip runner out in a home game against West Islip April 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Freshman Hailey Saylor rips one to right field against West Islip April 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Freshman Hailey Saylor delivers a pitch for the Warriors in a home game against West Islip April 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Freshman Hailey Saylor delivers a pitch for the Warriors in a home game against West Islip April 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue rightfielder Maddie Borchers makes the play in a home game against West Islip April 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Freshman Hailey Saylor with an infield hit against visiting West Islip April 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Freshman Hailey Saylor delivers a pitch for the Warriors in a home game against West Islip April 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman Gianna Ippolito with a play at 2nd base against visiting West Islip April 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue infielder Alexa Murray makes a play for an out against West Islip at home April 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Alexa Murray throws in against West Islip April 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Alexa Murray takes a cut at the ball against West Islip at home April 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s girls softball team stayed within striking distance through six innings of play, trailing West Islip by one run through the first five. But the Lions’ bats came alive in the top of the 7th, scoring four unanswered runs to put the game away 8-2. The Warriors scored both of their runs in the bottom of the first but struggled offensively the rest of the way in a League III matchup at home April 16.
The loss drops the Warriors to 2-5 in the league and 2-6 overall at the midway point of the season, with ten games remaining before post-season play begins. Comsewogue is back in action April 23 when they’ll take their bats on the road to face Huntington at 11 a.m.
Addison Azmoun leaps a fence. Photo by David Luces
Horseback riding is a sport that requires full commitment, courage and a particular skill set, one based on mental fortitude and bravery to even get up on the horse.
For members of the Old Towne Equestrian’s middle school team, they can’t picture their lives without their horses. Now their collective passion, as well as their recent successes in tournaments throughout the season, has propelled them to the Interscholastic Equestrian Association National Finals taking place April 26-28 in Pennsylvania.
From left, Addison Azmoun, coach Lauren Sobel, Graney, Ali Treuting and Hairston show off the awards they’ve received this season. Photo by David Luces
Myrna Treuting, head coach of the team, couldn’t be prouder of the girls.
“We’ve had a pretty strong team this year,” she said.
To get to nationals, individual and team performances throughout the season are crucial in getting the points necessary to qualify. First, if the team has enough points, it qualifies for regionals, and the top two teams then go to zone finals. The Old Towne team won the IEA Zone 2 Final March 16, securing a spot in nationals and bringing home a trophy back to the Old Towne Equestrian Center barn. Two members of the team: seventh-grader Maggie Graney of Garden City and eighth-grader Ali Treuting, Myrna’s daughter, also qualified individually to compete at nationals.
“This is the first time that the middle school team has [collectively] qualified for nationals,” the head coach said.
According to Treuting, the team is the top ranked middle school team in all of New York State.
Fellow coach Lauren Sobel said the journey has not been easy.
“They are very dedicated, hardworking and they show great sportsmanship,” she said. “Going to nationals is very exciting for us.”
Sobel said most of the girls have been riding at the barn their whole careers, and started at a very young age, some before they could
even walk.
In preparation for nationals, the coaches have made sure the riders are securing extra practice and are getting used to riding without stirrups.
In many of the competitions, riders draw the name of the horse they will ride out of a hat the morning of the event. It is a way of evening the playing field as many riders become comfortable riding with their own horses.
Treuting said it’s the luck of the draw sometimes, and it doesn’t come down to the horse but to the skill of the rider. She mentioned her team has experience riding many different horses and can easily adapt to a new steed.
“I think going to nationals is a great opportunity to advance and learn to ride different horsesoutside of your comfort zone,” seventh-grader Tess Hairston of Selden said.
Graney added the season has been pretty good, and it’s really cool to go back to nationals this year. The young girl had qualified individually for nationals last year as well.
The members of the team are close with one another, and though they don’t go to school together, they relish the time they spend with each other at the barn.
“It is exciting, you get to learn together and get to grow as friends,” Hairston said.It’s nice because we get to see each other more often and do things that we love.”
Tess Hairston practices drills. Photo by David Luces
Treuting has owned the Old Towne Equestrian Center for close to 30 years and started a horseback riding team about 15 years ago, just around the time IEA was created. The organization’s mission is to introduce equestrian sports to students grades four through 12.
In addition to the middle school team, Treuting coaches a high school team and the Stony Brook University Equestrian Team as well.
“I think we can do quite well at nationals, we have a very good team,” she said. “We are so proud of them, they work hard and they deserve it.”
The Old Towne Equestrian Center is located at 471 Boyle Road in Selden.
Northport junior Ryan Shashaty drives through the gap in a 13-6 victory over visiting Centereach April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport junior Ryan Shashaty drives the ball for a base hit in a 13-6 victory over visiting Centereach April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach’s Ryan Mahanke rips one deep against Northport on the road April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach’s Ryan Mahanke scores a run against Northport on the road April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach’s Ryan Mahanke scores a run against Northport on the road April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach short stop Ryan Decoursey attempts to tag the Northport runner at second base April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach short stop Ryan Decoursey scores a run against Northport on the road April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport sophomore Rocco Stola scores a run for the Tigers in a 13-6 victory over visiting Centereach April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach’s Rob Maina after a solo home run over the centerfield fence against Northport April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach’s Rob Maina slides into second as Northport short stop Ryan Shashaty turns the double play April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach outfielder Nick Horner lays off a pitch against Northport April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach first baseman Nick Doczy makes the play at first against Northport April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
With the bases loaded Northport catcher Mike Catrone gets the force at home plate then fires to first base to turn a double play against Centereach April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport sophomore catcher Mike Catrone scores a run for the Tigers in a 13-6 victory over visiting Centereach April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach’s Mark Schnitzer fires to first base against Northport April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach’s Mark Schnitzer makes the play on an infield pop-up against Northport on the road April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach pitcher Liam Webber lays down a bunt against Northport April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach pitcher Liam Webber fires from the mound against Northport April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport junior Larry Citrola throwing heat against visiting Centereach April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport junior Larry Citrola throwing heat against visiting Centereach April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport’s Larry Citrola #6 congratulates Jake Affrunti after he crossed the plate for a run against visiting Centereach April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport senior Jake Affrunti from the mound in a 13-6 victory over visiting Centereach April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Hunter Foss drills a ground ball for a base hit for Centereach on the road against Northport April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport junior Dan Deutsch #26 gets the out at 1st in a 13-6 victory over visiting Centereach April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport junior Dan Deutsch rips the cover off the ball for a base hit in a 13-6 victory over visiting Centereach April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach pitcher Chris Iguchi hurls from the mound against Northport April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport senior Ben Stola scores a run for the Tigers in a 13-6 victory over visiting Centereach April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach catcher Alex Goldberg keeps the ball in front after a tipped ball against Northport April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach catcher Alex Goldberg digs one out of the dirt against Northport April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach catcher Alex Goldberg from behind the plate as the batter takes a pitch April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach catcher Alex Goldberg fires to second base on a Northport steal attempt April 11. Photo by Bill Landon
By Bill Landon
The Northport boys baseball team had an explosive first inning, scoring seven runs against Centereach, but the Tigers bats fell silent for the next five innings, allowing the Cougars to chip away at the deficit. At the end of five, Centereach made it a one-run game, but Northport dropped the hammer in the bottom of the sixth, batting in six more runs to put the game away 13-6 April 11. The Tigers took the third game of the three-game series at home besting Centereach 2-1.
Northport junior Dan Deutsch went three for three at the plate scoring twice with a pair of RBIs.
Port Jeff sophomore attack Daniel Koban, right, celebrates with his older brother Nick after Daniel scored one of his three goals against Babylon April 8. Photo by Bill Landon
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Port Jeff freshman keeper Peter Murphy clears the ball after a save on the road against Babylon April 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff freshman keeper Peter Murphy in net against Babylon April 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff freshman keeper Peter Murphy vacuums up 1 of his 12 save in the game against Babylon April 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior attack Nick Koban looks for an open lane against Babylon April 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff’s Kyle Scandale passes towards the crease against Babylon on the road April 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff freshman Kyle Scandale with a wing pass against Babylon on the road April 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore attack Daniel Koban, right, celebrates with his older brother Nick after Daniel scored one of his three goals against Babylon April 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior defender Daniel Shaughnessy fires at the cage against Babylon April 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore attack Daniel Koban uncorks a shot on goal against Babylon April 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff attack Aidan Kaminska fires at the pipes against Babylon April 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff attack Aidan Kaminska lets one rip against Babylon April 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Aidan Kaminska looks for a cutter from behind the cage April 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Aidan Kaminska sets up the play against Babylon on the road April 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff attack Aidan Kaminska drives past a Babylon defender April 8. Photo by Bill Landon
By Bill Landon
After going down four goals in the opening quarter, Port Jefferson’s boys lacrosse team shifted gears in the second, scoring three goals and then surging in the third quarter and finding the net four times to take a
one -goal lead. Babylon countered in the final 12 minutes of play to retie the game and then scored the go-ahead goal with four minutes left, defeating the Royals 11-10, April 8.
Sophomore attack Daniel Koban and junior Colton VanOverberghe each scored three goals for Port Jeff, while senior midfielder Jonathan Moshe netted two. Junior Jack Speidell and sophomore Gage Jampol also scored one goal apiece.
The loss drops the Royals to 2-4 in league and 4-4 overall in the Division II standings as they approach the midway point of the season with eight games remaining
The Royals continued their road trip against Deer Park April 10. They will be back on their own home turf April 24 when they host Miller Place. Game time is 10 a.m.
Shoreham-Wading River junior Xavier Arline fires at the cage in an 18-8 victory at home April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River attack Xavier Arline pushes up-field in an 18-8 victory against Sayville April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River attack Xavier Arline takes a check from a Sayville defender in an 18-8 victory at home April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Xavier Arline drives past a Sayville defender in an 18-8 victory at home April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Xavier Arline fires at the cage for the Wildcats in an 18-8 victory at home over Sayville April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham Wading River sophomore Sean Miller wins at X against Sayville April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Liam Daly makes another save in net in 18-8 victory over visiting Sayville April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats celebrate after scoring a goal where they defeated Sayville at home April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Liam Daly clears the ball in an 18-8 victory over visiting Sayville April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Midfielder Johnny Schwarz rips a shot on goal got the Wildcats in an 18-8 victory at home over Sayville April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Liam Daly makes the save against Sayville April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Midfielder Johnny Schwarz rips a shot on goal got the Wildcats in an 18-8 victory at home over Sayville April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcat Johnny Schwarz a sophomore draws a crowd in an 18-8 victory at home over Sayville April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats celebrate after a goal April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Long stickman Jake Wilson a sophomore, clears the ball up-field for the Wildcats in an 18-8 victory at home over Sayville April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River face-off specialist Gavin Gregorek-Ali finishes what he started against Sayville defender April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Gavin Gregorek-Ali shoots at the cage in an 18-8 victory at home over Sayville April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Gavin Gregorek-Ali drives by a Sayville defender April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River’s faceoff specialist Gavin Gregorek-Ali wins at X against Sayville April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior midfielder Anthony Cimino looks for a cutter in an 18-8 victory at home over Sayville April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior midfielder Anthony Cimino drives past a defender in an 18-8 victory at home over Sayville April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore Daniel Mercado looks for an open lane against visiting Sayville April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Cristian Mercado manages to get a shot off despite being double teamed by two Sayville defenders April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats celebrate after scoring a goal where they defeated Sayville at home April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham Wading River senior Anthony Cimino shoots at the cage in an 18-8 victory at home over Sayville April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Anthony Cimino uncorks one at the cage in an 18-8 victory at home over Sayville April 6. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Anthony Cimino rips a shot on goal in an 18-8 victory at home over Sayville April 6th. Photo by Bill Landon
A Wildcat passes the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
By Bill Landon
The Shoreham-Wading River Wildcats boys lacrosse team is on a tear, making short work of visiting Sayville with an 18-8 league victory April 6 to remain unbeaten. The Wildcats, a perennial powerhouse in the postseason, sit atop their division at 6-0.
The Wildcats have outscored their opponents 86-29 through six games, where their closest was an 8-6 win against Bayport-Blue Point in their season home opener. The Wildcats were back in action when they hit the road April 11 taking on Islip, where they won 18-7. SWR next hosts Harborfields April 12 at 7 p.m., and later Comsewogue April 16 at 4 p.m.
Ward Melville junior Rocco Barbero tries to get a shot off against Sachem North in a Division 1 matchup April 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Rocco Barbero winds up for a shot against visiting Sachem North in a Division 1 matchup April 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Robert Kratochvil in wet conditions against Sachem North in a Division 1 matchup April 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Robert Kratochvil looks for a cutter against Sachem North in a Division 1 matchup April 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Robert Kratochvil pushes up-field against Sachem North in a Division 1 matchup April 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Robert Kratochvil drives against a Sachem North defender April 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Robert Kratochvil runs the play against visiting Sachem North April 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Nicholas Troy reverses on a Sachem North defender in a Division 1 matchup April 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Matthew Wang wins the battle at X against visiting Sachem North in a Division 1 matchup April 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Jack Gillen drives on a Sachem North defender in a Division 1 matchup April 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Jack Gillen drives on a Sachem North defender in a Division 1 matchup April 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Jack Gillen drives on a Sachem North defender in a Division 1 matchup April 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Jack Gillen drives on a Sachem North defender in a Division 1 matchup April 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior goalie Collin Krieg with one of his 5 saves in a Division 1 matchup April 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior goalie Collin Krieg clears the ball after a save against Sachem North in a Division 1 matchup April 5. Photo by Bill Landon
The Patriots celebrate after Rocco Barbero splits the pipes against Sachem North in a Division 1 matchup April 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Brandon Aviles shoots on goal against Sachem North in a Division 1 matchup April 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Brandon Aviles rips a shot on goal against Sachem North in a Division 1 matchup April 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Brandon Aviles winds up for a shot against Sachem North in a Division 1 matchup April 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Arthur Berry III drives against a Sachem North defender in a Division 1 matchup April 5. Photo by Bill Landon
By Bill Landon
The Sachem North boys lacrosse team retied the game at 4 to 4 late in the third quarter but the Ward Melville Patriots shut the door in the final 12 minutes, scoring four goals to put the game away, 8-5, at home April 5.
Ward Melville remains unbeaten, and the win put the Patriots atop the Division I leader-board at 6-0 as of April 5. The loss dropped the Flaming Arrows to 4-2.
Middle Country senior attack Sydney Juvelier takes a shot on goal in a Division I matchup against Commack April 4. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior attack Sydney Juvelier takes a shot on goal in a Division I matchup against Commack April 4. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior attack Sydney Corley looks for a cutter in a Division I matchup against Commack on the road April 4. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior midfielder Sophie Alois looks for an opening in a Division I matchup against Commack on the road April 4th. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior midfielder Sophie Alois passes in a Division I matchup against Commack on the road April 4. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior midfielder Sophie Alois fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack junior attack Shannon Smith takes a shot on goal against Middle Country in a Division I matchup at home April 4. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack junior attack Shannon Smith with a shovel shot on goal against Middle Country in a Division I matchup at home April 4. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack sophomore Shannon Pike pushes Middle Country’s Sydney Corley outside in a Division I matchup at home April 4. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack senior midfielder Katie Kelly grabs a loose ball against Middle Country in a Division I matchup at home Apill 4. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country eight-grader Kate Timarky fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country eighth-grader Kate Timarky fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country’s Jennifer Barry battles at the draw with Commack’s Emma Downey. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior Jennifer Barry sets up the play against Commack April 4. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior midfielder Jennifer Barry breaks towards the crease. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior midfielder Jennifer Barry looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior midfielder Jennifer Barry drives towards the crease. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack junior midfielder Emma Downey grabs another draw against the Mad Dogs at home April 4. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack junior midfielder Emma Downey successfully wins at draw against Middle Country at home April 4. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack senior midfielder Amanda McMahon pushes up-field against Middle Country in a Division I matchup at home April 4. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country sophomore midfielder Alexa Cordingley plays keep away in the final seconds for a Mad Dog 17-12 win against Commack April 4. Photo by Bill Landon
By Bill Landon
The Commack Cougars girls lacrosse team stayed with Middle Country trading goals for an 8-8 tie at the half, but the Mad Dogs stretched their legs in the final period to surge ahead for a 17-12 road win April 4. After the game, the Mad Dogs remained unbeaten at 4-0 in Division I trailing Northport and Riverhead, but then beat Riverhead, 11-10, April 6 to head the table.
Middle Country senior midfielder Sophie Alois led the way for the Mad Dogs notching five goals and four assists. Eighth-grader Kate Timarky split the pipes three times with a pair of assists, while senior goalie Elizabeth Pomaro had five saves on the day.
Commack senior Katie Kelly found the back of the net four times for the Cougars with three assists and teammate Sam Pugh had an assist and stretched the net three times. Senior keeper Cat Deutsch had eight saves in net. The loss dropped Commack to 2-3 in the division, 4-3 overall.