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Newfield’s Cee Cee Gregg and Kylie Lamoureux at the free throw line. 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
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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’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.

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Ward Melville’s James Reilly drives the baseline in a home game against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East freshman JJ Polanco drives the baseline in a road game against Ward Melville. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East forward Zach Satchwill hits a three pointer in a road game against Ward Melville. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Neelesh Raghurama banks two in a home game against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s James Reilly battles in the paint in a home game against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Logan Seta (l) battles Devin Saxon for possession in a home game against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Neelesh Raghurama splits a pair of defenders in a home game against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon.
Ward Melville’s James Coffey lets a three-pointer fly in a home game against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon.
Smithtown East senior Nico Skartsiaris lays up for two in a road game against Ward Melville. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior John Armes hits a three pointer in a road game against Ward Melville. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior Nico Skartsiaris goes to the rim in a road game against Ward Melville. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior Gjon Lleshaj hits a three pointer in a road game against Ward Melville. Photo by Bill Landon
Craig O’Neill (l) powers his way to the rim for Smithtown East as Ward Melville’s Danny Cornish defends. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Logan Seta with a rebound in a home game against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Craig O’Neill drives the lane for the Bulls in a season opening win over Ward Melville. Photo by Bill Landon
Neelesh Raghurama lets a three-pointer fly in a home game against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The Patriots of Ward Melville were no match for the visiting Bulls of Smithtown East in both teams’ season opener Saturday afternoon, where the Bulls broke out early in the opening quarter and never looked back, trampling the Patriots 77-39 in the non-league matchup Nov. 30.

Craig O’Neill, a junior, led the way for Smithtown East with seven field goals and five from the free-throw line for a team high of 19 points. Seniors Nico Skartsiaris netted 11 points, and Tom Fanning added 10.

Ward Melville senior Neelesh Raghurama topped the scoring chart for the Patriots, banking 10 points, and James Coffey, the freshman, notched nine.

Smithtown East retakes the court with another non-league game when they host William Floyd on Dec. 5 at 4 p.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Scene from the Mt. Sinai 13th annual Turkey Trot Saturday Nov. 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Mt. Sinai 13th annual Turkey Trot Saturday Nov. 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Mt. Sinai 13th annual Turkey Trot Saturday Nov. 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Mt. Sinai 13th annual Turkey Trot Saturday Nov. 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Mt. Sinai 13th annual Turkey Trot Saturday Nov. 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Mt. Sinai 13th annual Turkey Trot Saturday Nov. 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Mt. Sinai 13th annual Turkey Trot Saturday Nov. 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Mt. Sinai 13th annual Turkey Trot Saturday Nov. 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Mt. Sinai 13th annual Turkey Trot Saturday Nov. 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Mt. Sinai 13th annual Turkey Trot Saturday Nov. 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Mt. Sinai 13th annual Turkey Trot Saturday Nov. 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Mt. Sinai 13th annual Turkey Trot Saturday Nov. 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Mt. Sinai 13th annual Turkey Trot Saturday Nov. 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Mt. Sinai 13th annual Turkey Trot Saturday Nov. 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Mt. Sinai 13th annual Turkey Trot Saturday Nov. 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Mt. Sinai 13th annual Turkey Trot Saturday Nov. 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Mt. Sinai 13th annual Turkey Trot Saturday Nov. 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Mt. Sinai 13th annual Turkey Trot Saturday Nov. 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Mt. Sinai 13th annual Turkey Trot Saturday Nov. 30. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The Mount Sinai 13th annual Turkey Trot kicked off Saturday, Nov. 30 at 8:30 a.m. under brilliant sunshine and a cold steady breeze, with a fun run for kids followed by the 5k run a half hour later at Mt. Sinai High School.

Proceeds of the fundraising event went to Holiday Magic which is a nonprofit organization that dedicates itself to making the holidays special for less fortunate children and their families.

Timing and scoring was courtesy of Strong Island Running Club. Results of the 5K event can be viewed online at runsignup.com/race/results.

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Comsewogue senior Amir Swanson drives the lane for the Warriors. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue forward Amir Swanson battles in the paint for the Warriors. Photo by Bill Landon
Joe Perri lets a three-pointer fly for the Warriors. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Amir Swanson battles down low for the Warriors. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Joe Perri drives the lane for the Warriors. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s James Ward battles his way to the rim. Photo by Bill Landon
Joe Perri drains a three-pointer for Comsewogue. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior RJ Varland battles down low for the Warriors. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Hunter Marquardt banks two for the Warriors. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior RJ Varland goes to the rim. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Hunter Marquardt scores for the Warriors. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Joe Perri banks two for the Warriors. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The Comsewogue Warriors trailed by 12 points in the opening eight minutes of play against Center Moriches, but chipped away at the deficit to trail by two at the half.

Comsewogue junior RJ Varland had the hot hand in the second half, as the Warriors retook the lead in the 3rd quarter and stretched their legs the rest of the way, slamming the door on their visitors, winning the non-league matchup 70-61.

The Warriors spread the wealth among five shooters with Joe Perri leading the pack with 17 points. Varland and Hunter Marquardt banked 16 and 15 points, respectively, with teammates Amir Swanson netting 12, along with James Ward who added 10. Marquardt notched three triples and Varland and Perri each found the net from long distance, with two three-pointers apiece.

The Comsewogue Warriors have three more non-league matchups before league play begins with a road game against Bellport on Dec. 16. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:15 p.m.

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Ward Melville running back Joey Benedetto bolts out of the back field. Bill Landon photo
The Patriots take the field in the Suffolk Division I semi-final game Friday night. Photo by Bill Landon
Joey Benedetto eyes an opening for the Patriots in the semi-final round against Longwood. Bill Landon photo
Jesse Spronck sheds a tackler for the Patriots in the semi-final round against Longwood. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville head coach Chris Boltrek. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville quarterback Hudson Philbrick on keeper for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Joey Karpowicz eyes the end zone for the Patriots in the semi-final round against Longwood. Bill Landon photo
Joey Karpowicz lunges for the end zone for the Patriots in the semi-final round against Longwood. Bill Landon photo
Ethan Jargo splits the uprights for the Patriots in the semi-final round against Longwood. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville quarterback Hudson Philbrick looks down field. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

No. 3 seed Ward Melville came calling on No. 2 seed, Longwood Lions, in Friday night’s Suffolk Division I football semifinals. It was a ground-and-pound battle where the Patriots nipped the Lions 14-7, punching their ticket to Saturday night’s championship final at Stony Brook University.

Longwood opened the scoring in the second quarter with a 29-yard breakaway run by Kalen Percer, but the Patriots answered in the closing seconds of the half when Joey Karpowicz plowed into the end zone on short yardage to knot the game at 7-7. Six minutes into the fourth quarter, Ward Melville running back Joey Benedetto, who piled up 186 rushing yards, punched one in on a four-yard run, and Ethan Jargo’s kick split the uprights for the 14-7 final.

Ward Melville (9-1) will square off against William Floyd (9-1) in the Suffolk Division I championship game at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased here: gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAXI

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Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon
Scene from the Wading River Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The 2nd annual Holiday Craft Fair at Wading River Elementary School took place Saturday, Nov. 16. The event was hosted by Wildcats Helping the Arts and Music (WHAM), a fundraising event featuring local vendors, crafts, food items, snacks and raffles for a day of family fun.

WHAM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit booster club supporting fine and performing arts in the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District. The organization, comprising parents and students, in collaboration with teachers and administrators, is dedicated to fostering and enhancing music, as well as visual and performing arts programs for students in grades K-12.

“This is a true community event with our PTA’s involvement. We have community members coming to shop from local, neighborhood vendors,” said event organizer Colette Grosso. “It brings people together and it helps support our booster club.”

For more information on WHAM, visit swrwham.org.

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Long Island Champions. Photo by Bill Landon
The Wildcats all fall to the turf after scoring. Bill Landon photo
Mia Mangano shoots for the Wildcats. Bill Landon photo
Senior Chloe Bergen heads the ball for the Wildcats. Bill Landon photo
The Mangano – Gengler duo. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcat nation. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River 8th grader Tessa Cooke clears the ball in the LIC game against Wantagh. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River 8th grader Ella Nowaski battles mid-field in the LIC game against Wantagh. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River goalie Morgan Lesiewicz with another save in the LIC game against Wantagh. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore Shealyn Varbero heads the ball in the LIC game against Wantagh. Bill Landon photo
Mia Mangano redirects the ball for the Wildcats. Bill Landon photo
Senior Chloe Bergen heads the ball for the Wildcats. Bill Landon photo
Senior Chloe Bergen heads the ball for the Wildcats. Bill Landon photo
Long Island Champions. Photo by Bill Landon
Long Island Champions. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The Shoreham-Wading River Wildcats, unafraid to shoot, rifled five shots on goal that were near misses before Mia Mangano broke the ice with a shot to the corner of the net 11 minutes into the second half in the Long Island Class A championship game Sunday afternoon at Farmingdale State College.

Ten minutes later, Olivia Pesso dished the ball to Shealyn Varbero, who headed it to the back of the net for a 2-0 lead over Wantagh, the Nassau County champion — a score that would stand until the final horn. Senior goalie Morgan Lesiewicz had a quiet day in net with two saves.

The win propels the Wildcats to their second consecutive New York State championship appearance in the semifinals Saturday, Nov. 16, at Cortland High School. The Wildcats will face Pittsford Mendon with hopes of advancing to the final round the following day.

­– Photos by Bill Landon

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Shoreham-Wading River freshman quarterback Noah Gregorek breaks to the outside for the Wildcats. Bill Landon photo
The Miller Place Panthers take the field in the opening round of the playoffs. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place running-back Jayden Meadows sees and opening in a home game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Braeden Murphy plows upfield in a home game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place wide receiver AJ Rudolph lays out for the catch in a home game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior wide receiver Dennis James Williamson makes the catch in a home game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior wide receiver Dennis James Williamson saunters into the end zone untouched in a home game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
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Miller Place senior wide receiver Dennis James Williamson makes the over the shoulder catch in a home game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Braeden Murphy lunges for an extra yard in a home game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place running-back Jayden Meadows breaks free in a home game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Jayden Meadows tackles Gavin Cleary in a home game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place quarterback Shane Kiernan throws over the middle in a home game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Touchdown Panthers. Bill Landon photo

By Bill Landon

The Shoreham-Wading River football team aimed to avenge a late-season loss to Miller Place in the opening round of the Division IV playoffs, but a win for the Wildcats wasn’t in the cards. Miller Place quarterback Shane Kiernan and wide receiver Dennis James Williamson proved to be a potent combination, connecting three times for touchdown scores covering 88 yards. Miller Place defensive back Ethan Monaco’s interception and 20-yard return put the Panthers ahead 22-0 at halftime.

The Wildcats managed to get on the board when Brendan Friedlander found freshman wide receiver Gavin Cleary late in the third quarter, but the Wildcat offense stalled the rest of the way as the Panthers won 36-12.

The Wildcats conclude the 2024 season with a 4-5 record. Miller Place, the No. 3 seed, advances to the semifinals, where they will face the No. 2 seed Babylon on Friday, Nov. 15. Kickoff is at 6 p.m.      

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Newfield running back Nick Leoni powers up the sideline in a home game against West Babylon. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior wide receiver Gavin Smith with the touchdown catch. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior wide receiver Gavin Smith drags a would-be tackler into the end zone. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield running back Luis Fernandez bolts out of the backfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield quarterback Matthew Evers scrambles out of the pocket looking for an open receiver. Photo by Bill Landon
The Newfield kickline squad provides the half-time entertainment. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Brandon McDaniels bolts out of the backfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield running back Luis Fernandez pushes past a West Babylon defender. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield Nation. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield running back Luis Fernandez bolts out of the backfield in a home game against West Babylon. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield quarterback Matthew Evers gets the play from the sideline. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

Newfield was thirsty for a win on senior recognition day when the team hosted West Babylon, but the Wolverines would go unquenched, falling 21-12 in their season finale Saturday, Nov. 2.

After a four-minute sustained drive by the Eagles that yielded no points, Newfield’s Matthew Evers threw deep to Gavin Smith on a 50-yard pass play that went the distance for the touchdown. Newfield’s two point-conversion failed.

West Babylon scored two unanswered touchdowns before Evers found Smith again, and a 42-yard strike was good enough for the score. With another failed conversion, the Wolverines trailed the Eagles 14-12 at the half.

West Babylon struck again in the third quarter but Newfield was unable to answer as their offense struggled to gain traction the rest of the way.

Newfield concluded their 2024 campaign with a 5-3 record in Division II.

— Photos by Bill Landon 

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Olivia Pesso heads the ball for the Wildcats in the Suffolk County Class A final. Photo by Bill Landon
Mia Mangano attacks the ball for the Wildcats in the Suffolk County Class A final. Photo by Bill Landon
Jocelyn Natasi settles the ball for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Mia Mangano scores for the Wildcats in the Suffolk County Class A final. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Ava Gengler settles the ball for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior goal keeper Morgan Lesiewicz with a save for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Ava Gengler pushes the ball up-field for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Chloe Bergen crosses the ball for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Chloe Bergen heads the ball for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats win. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats win. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

It was a twist of fate that the Thomas Cutinella Memorial Field was selected as the venue for the girls soccer finals before the season began. As a result, the Shoreham-Wading River girls soccer team had a home field advantage in the Suffolk County Class A soccer final Tuesday night, Nov. 5. 

Mia Mangano had a shot on goal that just missed eight minutes into the second half, but the Shoreham-Wading River junior capitalized on the rebound courtesy of an assist from sophomore Stamatia Almiroudis to put the Wildcats ahead 1-0 against Sayville.

It would be all the Wildcats needed to punch their ticket to the Long Island championship round Sunday, Nov. 10, at Farmingdale State College.

It was the Wildcats third straight county championship and their goal is to return to the New York State finals. 

Shoreham-Wading River will face the Nassau winner of the North Shore vs. Wantagh final. 

— Photos by Bill Landon 

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