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Ward Melville competes in the varsity cheer coed competition at Eastport South Manor High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville competes in the varsity cheer coed competition at Eastport South Manor High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville competes in the varsity cheer coed competition at Eastport South Manor High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville competes in the varsity cheer coed competition at Eastport South Manor High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville competes in the varsity cheer coed competition at Eastport South Manor High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville competes in the varsity cheer coed competition at Eastport South Manor High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville competes in the varsity cheer coed competition at Eastport South Manor High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville competes in the varsity cheer coed competition at Eastport South Manor High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville competes in the varsity cheer coed competition at Eastport South Manor High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville competes in the varsity cheer coed competition at Eastport South Manor High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville competes in the varsity cheer coed competition at Eastport South Manor High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville competes in the varsity cheer coed competition at Eastport South Manor High School. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

In an eight-team cheer competition at Eastport South Manor High School Saturday afternoon, Ward Melville was the class of the field in the coed cheer division. The Patriots, the 2024 NYSPHSAA state champion edged out Walt Whitman, the third place finisher, with a cumulative score of 86.35 points and East Islip, the runner up, with 87 points to capture top honors with a score of 90.65.

Ward Melville retakes the mat Feb. 15 for the Suffolk County Championship final at Sachem East High school with an eye on the 2025 NYSPHSAA championship on March 8.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Jer Shawn Coffey battles at 190 lbs in the Suffolk Division II championship. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River’s Leo Marcario battles Niko Drakopoulous at 170 lbs. Photo by Bill Landon
Jer Shawn Coffey battles at 190 lbs in the Suffolk Division II championship. Photo by Bill Landon
Bradley Brandt pinned his opponent in just 0:36 at 101lbs. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River’s Thomas Matias wins by a technical fall over Syed Abbas. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River’s Thomas Matias wins by a technical fall over Syed Abbas. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River’s Gavin Mangano pinned his opponentRicky Jimenez at 145 lbs. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River’s Gavin Mangano pinned his opponent Ricky Jimenez Peter Bell at 145 lbs. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River’s Jacob Conti pinned his opponent at 152 lbs. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

It was the Wildcats of Shoreham-Wading River the No. 2 seed pitted against John Glenn the No. 1 ranked team in the Suffolk County Division II championship final at Bay Shore High School Saturday afternoon, Jan. 25.

The Wildcats found themselves trailing after having lost the first four bouts in the heavier weight classes before Shoreham’s Bradley Brandt pinned his opponent in just 0:36 at 101 lbs.

Thomas Matias won his bout by a technical fall 18-1 for the Wildcats at 108 lbs and teammates Shane Hall pinned Jaxson Sachs at 138 lbs, and Jacob Conti did the same at 152 lbs.

Shoreham-Wading River sophomore Gavin Mangano, a two-time eastern states champion made short work of Ricky Jimenez with a pin at the 0:28 at 145 lbs.

Jacob Conti at 152 lbs pinned Peter Bell in just over a minute, but it was too little too late as the Wildcats fell to Glenn 42-29.

— Photos by Bill Landon 

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Charlie Pace banks two for the Kingsmen. Photo by Bill Landon
Jay Paul Verme scores for Kings Park. Photo by Bill Landon
JJ Joyce drives the baseline for the Kingsmen. Photo by Bill Landon
Charlie Pace drains a 3 pointer for the Kingsmen. Photo by Bill Landon
Justin Sandstedt plows his way to the basket in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon
Rebound. Photo by Bill Landon
Battle in the paint. Photo by Bill Landon
Battle in the paint. Photo by Bill Landon
Jay Paul Verme scores for Kings Park. Photo by Bill Landon
Jay Paul Verme scores for Kings Park. Photo by Bill Landon
Justin Sandstedt plows his way to the basket in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon
Joe Goetz lets a 3-pointer fly for Kings Park. Photo by Bill Landon
Aiden Reilly shoots from the corner for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Zach Makarewicz lays up for two Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Tyler Lievre takes flight for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Zach Makarewicz drives the lane for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The Kings Park boys basketball squad mashed the gas pedal from the opening tip-off and never lifted it in a road game against the Wildcats of Shoreham-Wading Friday afternoon. Jan. 17. 

The Kingsmen, protecting a 12-point lead coming out of the halftime break, never looked back scoring the Wildcats in the third quarter before Kings Park head coach Chris Rube rested most of his starters and flushed the bench, cruising to a 50-33 victory in the League VI contest.

Justin Sandstedt led the way for the Kingsmen scoring 12 points along with teammate Jay Paul Verme who netted 10. 

The win lifts the Kingsmen to 6-2 holding on to  second place in the league standings while the loss drops the Wildcats to 3-6

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Newfield guard Jay Deliat drives the baseline for the Wolverines. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Ryan Hicks looks for an open lane. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Bryce Goodman with a put back for the Wolverines. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Jay Deliat sets the play for the Wolverines. Photo by Bill Landon
Craig O’Neill floats one in for Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Loose ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Craig O’Neill banks two for Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior Bobby Eck drives the baseline as Jay Deliat does a flyover. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Josh Hayes goes to the rim for the Wolverines. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Josh Hayes goes to the rim for the Wolverines. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Ryan Hicks calls the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Aiden Ifill banks two for the Wolverines. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior Gjon Lleshaj drives the lane for the Bulls. Photo by Bill Landon
Craig O’Neill with a reverse layup for Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Bobby Eck with the up and under for Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior forward John Armes lays up for Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East head coach Al Chandler. Bill Landon photo

By Bill Landon

The Bulls of Smithtown East (13-2) came calling on Newfield Tuesday night and  the Wolverines had an axe to grind, having lost their previous matchup by 20 points back in December. 

This time Newfield led by five points midway through the 3rd quarter, only to see that lead evaporate when both teams deadlocked at 54-54 with three minutes left in regulation. The Wolverines surged ahead by six points a minute later but it would be short lived. The Bulls rallied to take a two-point lead with 0:59 seconds left and then sealed the deal with a free throw in the final seconds to escape with a 65-62 victory.

Both teams retake the court with road games against North Babylon. Newfield plays North Babylon on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 4:00 p.m., and Smithtown East the week after on Jan. 30, with a 5:45 p.m. start.

The win cements the Bulls 2nd place position in league III just behind Hills East with four games remaining before post season play begins.

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Mt. Sinai forward Kyla Orlando shoots in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai sophomore Bella Falco shoots in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai junior Mia Betancourt shoots from the corner in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore Shealyn Varbero drives the lane for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore Shealyn Varbero battles down low for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Kady Keegan shoots from the corner for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Kady Keegan battles in the paint for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai sophomore Bella Falco shoots in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The Shoreham-Wading River girls basketball team sitting atop the League VI leaderboard at the halfway point of their season protecting an undefeated record when Mustangs of Mount Sinai came calling Monday afternoon, Jan. 13, one game behind the Wildcats having lost just once standing at 10-1.

With both teams deadlocked at 14-14 at the halftime break, Mount Sinai surged ahead in the third quarter to lead by six points to begin the final 8 minutes of play. The Wildcats chipped away at the deficit to retie the game at 30-30 with 3 minutes left in regulation play. With 24 seconds left on the clock the Wildcats led by two when Shealyn Varbero went to the line shooting two. Having missed a pair of free throws earlier, Varbero sank both to put the Wildcats out front 36-32, a score that would make the final buzzer.

Mount Sinai junior guard Mia Betancourt topped the scoring chart for the Mustangs with 15 points.

Shoreham-Wading River senior Alyssa Bell led the way for the Wildcats with 13 points and teammate Leslie Jablonski netted 12.

The win lifts the Wildcats to 12-0 on the season, assuring a post season appearance.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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By Bill Landon

The Port Jeff Royals (3-8) were hungry for a much-needed win when Mattituck (4-6) came calling in a League VII matchup. While the Royals trailed by one point at the half and led by a single point to open the fourth quarter, neither team led the other by more than four points throughout the matchup. The Tuckers were able to keep the Royals at bay in the final minutes to hold on for a 44-41 victory Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 14.

It was Mattituck freshman Connor Searl who topped the scoring chart for the Tuckers with 19 points. Patrick Johnston, the senior, netted 17 points for the Royals, and sophomore Dan Rose added 11.

The Royals retake the court Jan. 16 when they host Center Moriches. Game time is slated for 4:30 p.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon 

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Ward Melville Freshman James Coffey drives the lane for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Jack Degen drives the lane for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Logan Seta scores for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Neelesh Raghurama shoots from the top of the key for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville freshman James Coffey lays up for two for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Timeout Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Eddie Shields scores for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Neelesh Raghurama hits for three for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Brennan Kurtz lays up for two for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Neelesh Raghurama banks two for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Neelesh Raghurama drives the lane for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

With six minutes left in the fourth quarter of a League II matchup between the Patriots of Ward Melville and the Sachem East Arrows, the game began anew with both teams deadlocked at 49-49.

Ward Melville senior Neelesh Raghurama did what he’s done all season, seemingly able to score from anywhere on the court and looking particularly comfortable from long range. Whether it was knocking down seven free throws, hitting a trio of three-pointers, or making three field goals, the senior topped the Patriots’ scoring chart with 22 points to lead his team to a 63-56 road victory Thursday night, Jan. 9.

Teammates Eddie Shields and Jack Degen scored 9 points each, while Logan Seta and James Coffey netted 8 points apiece, and Brennan Kurts added 7.

The win lifts the Patriots to 4-0 in league play and 9-3 overall, while the loss drops Sachem East to 5-6.

— Photos by Bill Landon 

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Newfield senior Brandon McDaniels fights his way to the rim for the Wolverines. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai’s Alex Campanelli throws a buzzer beater from three quarters court for the Mustangs in a home game against Newfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai’s Brock Kolsch scores for the Mustangs in a non-league matchup against Newfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai’s Dominic Pennzello battles his way to the rim in a non-league matchup against Newfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield’s Ranard Fields fights his way to the rim for the Wolverines. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield’s Ranard Fields drives the lane for the Wolverines. Photo by Bill Landon
Jump ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai’s Blake Kolsch drains a three pointer for the Mustangs in a non-league matchup against Newfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior Marcus Magloire scores for the Mustangs in a non-league matchup against Newfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Aiden Hill drives the baseline for the Wolverines. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Josh Hayes hits a three pointer from the corner. Photo by Bill Landon
Brian Vales scores for the Mustangs in a non-league matchup against Newfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai’s Brock Kolsch scores for the Mustangs in a non-league matchup against Newfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai’s Brock Kolsch scores for the Mustangs in a non-league matchup against Newfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Brian Vales lays up for two for the Mustangs in a non-league matchup against Newfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai freshman Andrew McNeely takes flight for the Mustangs in a non-league matchup against Newfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior Marcus Magloire in traffic for the Mustangs in a non-league matchup against Newfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Foul? Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior Marcus Magloire keeps the ball in play for the Mustangs in a non-league matchup against Newfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior Blake Kolsch drives the lane for the Mustangs in a non-league matchup against Newfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai’s Dominic Pennzello drives the lane in a non-league matchup against Newfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Marcus Petit Frere lays up for two for Newfield in a non-league matchup against Mt. Sinai. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Jay Deliat splits a pair of defenders for the score. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

Mount Sinai took an 11-point lead into the halftime break keeping the Newfield Wolverines at bay in a non-league basketball matchup Jan. 3, but the Mustangs’ advantage evaporated in the third quarter. Newfield’s offense sprang to life to tie the game and then took the first lead of the game with 2 minutes left in the quarter. The Mustangs were able to shut down the Wolverines’ scoring frenzy in the final 8 minutes of play to hold on for a 76-73 victory.

Brian Vales led the herd for the Mustangs with nine field goals and three free throws for 21 points. Seniors Dominic Pennzello banked 17 points and Blake Kolsch netted 14.

Josh Hayes topped the scoring chart for the Wolverines with 23 points with teammates Marcus Petit-Frere notching 18 and Ranard Fields added 10. .            

– PHOTOS BY BILL LANDON

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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

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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 

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