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Shoreham-Wading River midfielder Liam Gregorek battles at “X” in the Suffolk Class C championship final. Photo by Bill Landon
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Moon rising over "X". Bill Landon photo
8th grader Noah Gregorek scores for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
8th grader Noah Gregorek looks for a cutter for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats score. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River midfielder Liam Gregorek battles at “X” in the Suffolk Class C championship final. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Alex Kershis pushes past a Bayport defender in the Class C championship final. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River midfielder Ryan Wilson in the Suffolk Class C championship final. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River midfielder Ryan Wilson in the Suffolk Class C championship final. Photo by Bill Landon
8th grader Noah Gregorek with a stick check for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Alex Kershis shoots from down low in the Suffolk Class C championship final. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River midfielder Liam Gregorek drives towards the crease in the Suffolk Class C championship final. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Alex Kershis sees a cutter in the Suffolk Class C championship final. Photo by Bill Landon

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It was a collision course anticipated from midseason between top-seeded Bayport-Blue Point and the Wildcats of Shoreham-Wading River (No. 2) for the Suffolk Class C championship final Thursday night at the Martha Avenue sports complex in North Bellport May 23.

Having lost to the Phantoms 10-5 back on May 9, the Wildcats gave away three unanswered goals before midfielder Alex Kershis broke the ice for the Wildcats to trail 3-1 with two minutes left in the opening quarter. Kershis struck again with two minutes left in the half with his hat trick to tie the game thanks to an assist by Andrew Cimino, making the score 5-5.

Bayport scored twice more in the third quarter for which the Wildcats had no answer until the opening minute of the fourth when Liam Gregorek buried his shot followed by his younger brother Noah to make it a new game at 7-7. Kershis dished the ball off to Noah who split the pipes to retake the lead at 8-7 but Bayport scored with 10 minutes left in regulation. Bayport showed their patience with a four-minute-plus possession in the waning minutes when the Phantoms split the pipes at the 1:18 mark for the go-ahead goal at 9-8 that would make the final buzzer, and with it punched their ticket to the Long Island championship round. 

The other Wildcat scorers were Cimino and Liam Kershis. Shoreham-Wading River concluded their 2024 season with a 10-4 Division II record, 11-7 overall.

With the victory, Bayport-Blue Point took on Nassau County Class C title holder, Wantagh, at Longwood High School Wednesday, May 29, but the result was unavailable by press time.

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Wildcats WIN! Bill Landon photo
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Wildcats WIN! Bill Landon photo
Kings Park senior midfielder Tommy Cassar pushes up-field. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park midfielder Luke Griffin scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Alex Kershis scores for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Liam Kershis scores for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Victory in hand. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River senior Gavin McQueeney with the save. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats WIN! Bill Landon photo
Kings Park attack Billy Berhalter shoots. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park attack Billy Berhalter scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park defender Sam Myung clears the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park senior midfielder Tommy Cassar drives towards the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park attack Jack Salva pushes up-field. Photo by Bill Landon
Liam Gregorek wins at “X” for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park defender Gavin Marzigliano breaks free in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park attack Jack Salva fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
8th grader Noah Gregorek scores for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Battle at “X”. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park senior midfielder John Flynn looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park attack Billy Berhalter with an assist. Photo by Bill Landon
Alex Kershis splits the pipes for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Alex Kershis elbows his way past a Kings Park defender. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats score. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Alex Kershis looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

Shoreham-Wading River Wildcats (No. 2) struck first and never trailed in the Suffolk Class C boys lacrosse semifinals against Kings Park (No. 3) at Thomas Cutinella Memorial Field, Friday, May 17. 

The Gregorek brothers set the tone with senior Liam Gregorek notching his hat trick midway through the 3rd quarter as did his younger brother Noah, an eighth grader, to put the Wildcats ahead by six goals at 9-3. The senior quartet of Brendan Meskill along with twin brothers Liam and Alex Kershis answered the call with two goals apiece, and Andrew Cimino found the back of the net in the Wildcat 13-5 victory.

Senior goalie Jaden Galfano stopped 13 between the pipes.

Jack Salva had two goals for Kings Park and teammates Luke Griffin, John Flynn and Billy Berhalter each scored.

Kings Park concludes the 2024 campaign with a 10-6 record.

The Wildcats advance to the championship round where they’ll face top-seeded Bayport-Blue Point at Longwood High School Thursday, May 23. Game time is slated for 8 p.m. and tickets can be purchased at: gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAXI.

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Wildcats score. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

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Wildcats score. Photo by Bill Landon
The Shoreham-Wading River dance team provided half-time entertainment. Photo by Bill Landon
Timeout Wildcats. Bill Landon photo
The Shoreham-Wading River dance team provided half-time entertainment. Photo by Bill Landon
The Shoreham-Wading River dance team provided half-time entertainment. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River attack Liam Kershis fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Jaden Galfano with a save for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats score. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River 8th grader Noah Gregorek pushes past a Hauppauge defender. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Liam Kershis pushes past a Hauppauge defender. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Michael Clemente wins at “X”. Photo by Bill Landon
Scenes from the Lax Out Cancer fundraiser at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Scenes from the Lax Out Cancer fundraiser at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Scenes from the Lax Out Cancer fundraiser at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Scenes from the Lax Out Cancer fundraiser at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Scenes from the Lax Out Cancer fundraiser at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Scenes from the Lax Out Cancer fundraiser at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Scenes from the Lax Out Cancer fundraiser at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Scenes from the Lax Out Cancer fundraiser at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Scenes from the Lax Out Cancer fundraiser at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Scenes from the Lax Out Cancer fundraiser at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Scenes from the Lax Out Cancer fundraiser at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Scenes from the Lax Out Cancer fundraiser at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Scenes from the Lax Out Cancer fundraiser at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Scenes from the Lax Out Cancer fundraiser at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Scenes from the Lax Out Cancer fundraiser at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Scenes from the Lax Out Cancer fundraiser at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Scenes from the Lax Out Cancer fundraiser at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Scenes from the Lax Out Cancer fundraiser at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Scenes from the Lax Out Cancer fundraiser at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Scenes from the Lax Out Cancer fundraiser at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Scenes from the Lax Out Cancer fundraiser at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Scenes from the Lax Out Cancer fundraiser at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Scenes from the Lax Out Cancer fundraiser at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Scenes from the Lax Out Cancer fundraiser at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Photo by Bill Landon

What began with the inaugural battle for the Cat Cup back in February — a fundraising event to help three local families battling cancer — culminated with the annual Lax Out Cancer games at the Thomas Cutinella Memorial Field in Shoreham Saturday, May 4. 

The event was met with brilliant sunshine in a day-long event that featured lacrosse games, food, 50/50 raffles, auctions along with activities sponsored by the Police Athletic League, with special event gear for sale where the smell of barbecue filled the air. 

The event has been held annually since 2009 which is run entirely by volunteers along with generous donations by local businesses. 

The girls kicked off the competition with the varsity lacrosse team, which beat Long Beach, 10-7, in a non-league game which was followed by the boys varsity lacrosse team squaring off against Hauppauge. The Wildcats edged Hauppauge 8-6 in the Division II matchup. 

These victories made the day an even bigger success.

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Midfielder Sean Casey grabs a loose ball for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Timeout Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Liam Kershis looks for a cutter in a road game against Westhampton. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Ryan Wilson looks for a cutter in a road game against Westhampton. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore attack Andrew Cimino fires at the cage in a road game against Westhampton. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore attack Andrew Cimino splits the pipes in a road game against Westhampton. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River seniors Liam Taylor and George Greene. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Jayden Galfano with a save in a division-2 matchup against Westhampton. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Liam Gregorek drives towards the crease in a road game against Westhampton. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Liam Gregorek rifles a shot on goal in a road game against Westhampton. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River 8th grader Noah Gregorek rifles a shot on goal in a road game against Westhampton. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The Wildcats of Shoreham-Wading River paid a visit to Westhampton Beach for a Division II lacrosse matchup Thursday, April 25. On paper it looked as if it should have been a close game. The Hurricanes scored first in the first 45 seconds to take the early lead, but the Wildcats rattled off six unanswered goals before Westhampton could arrest the Wildcats scoring frenzy to trail 7-2 at the halftime break. 

Alex Kershis dished the ball to his brother Liam Kershis who split the pipes to put the Wildcats out front 8-2 in the opening minute of the third quarter. Sophomore attack Andrew Cimino stretched the net for his hat trick to put the Wildcats ahead 9-3 at the seven-minute mark of the third quarter. Liam Kershis struck again for his fourth goal of the game, then made it five to give the Wildcats an 11-4 lead.

First-year varsity player Noah Gregorek, an eighth grader, rattled off back-to-back goals as the Wildcats throttled the game clock for the 16-6 victory.

Liam Kershis led the way for the Wildcats with five goals and five assists, Gregorek notched three goals and two assists, and Cimino netted three with one assist.

Senior goalie and Fairfield commit, Jaden Galfano, had 11 saves in net.

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Miller Place senior Zoe Weissman battles at the draw. Photo by Bill Landon
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Miller Place sophomore Giulia Francese fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Zoe Weissman battles at the draw. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff goalie Emma Batter with one of her 11 saves. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson junior Anna Matvya looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Marley York eludes a defender. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place attack Hayden Young breaks up-field. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place midfielder Angie Efstathiou splits a pair of defenders. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Savanna Florio drives towards the crease. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The Royals of Port Jefferson had their hands full when they hosted the Panthers of Miller Place Friday afternoon, April 26, in a home game in a girls lacrosse matchup. The Royals hoped to use the home field — which is grass, not turf — to their advantage. But the game didn’t play out that way in the Division II matchup.

Port Jeff junior Anna Matvya split the pipes midway through the second quarter to break the ice for her team, but it was little consolation as the Royals trailed 11-1 at the half. Miller Place peppered the scoreboard with seven more goals in the second half with Matvya finding the back of the net thrice more for an impressive four goals as the Royals fell to the Panthers 18-4.

Miller Place attack Mirabella Altebrando had three goals and eight assists with teammate Lyla Coffey netting three times. 

Sophia Ingenito and Casey Gilbert both had two goals and an assist for the Panthers and Angie Efstathiou and Hayden Young had two goals apiece.

Port Jeff goalie Emma Batter had 11 saves.

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Smithtown West’s Necco Cottage battles Nick Palhares at face off in a Div-II matchup Apr. 6. Photo by Bill Landon
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Smithtown West senior midfielder John Savino fires at the cage in a road game against Comsewogue. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue mid-fielder Hunter Marquardt scores for the Warriors in a home game against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Dylan Rocchio gets checked by Carmelo Pace in a home game against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue attack Ryan Meyers gets double teamed in a home game against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

After narrowly winning their season opener, Comsewogue Warriors dropped their next two in a row and looked to get back to winning ways with a home game against Smithtown West, Saturday, April 6. 

Fresh off their win against Westhampton, the Bulls led 5-2 at the halftime break on a cold and windy morning in the Division II matchup. After a scoreless 3rd quarter Comsewogue managed a pair of goals in the final 12 minutes of play as Smithtown West notched an insurance goal to hold on to a 6-4 victory.

Smithtown West senior John Savino had two goals and one assist as did teammate Liam Byrne. Dylan Bonasera had nine stops in net for the Bulls.

Connor Rocchio topped the scoring chart for the Warriors with an assist and two goals, Ryan Meyers and Hunter Marquardt both scored, and goalie Adam Wacholder had 13 saves between the pipes.

In their next games, April 8, both teams had crushing victories, with Comsewogue beating Center Moriches 17-4 and Smithtown West defeating West Babylon 21-4.

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Possession? Bill Landon photo
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Senior attack Ryan Meyers pushes up-field for the Warriors. Photo by Bill Landon Loose ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior attack Ryan Meyers looks for a cutter for the Warriors in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior attack Ryan Meyers looks for a cutter for the Warriors in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior attack Ryan Meyers shoots for the Warriors in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon
Warriors' score. Bill Landon photo
Liam Gregorek fires at the cage for the Wildcats in a home game against Comsewogue. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats score. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior attack Ryan Meyers looks inside for the Warriors in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Liam Kershis fires at the cage for the Wildcats in a home game against Comsewogue. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

If the Wildcats of Shoreham-Wading River were concerned that they trailed the Comsewogue Warriors by three goals to begin the second quarter, it was senior midfielder Ryan Wilson’s stick that breathed new life into the Wildcats offense by cutting the deficit to 4-2 in the Division II rivalry Wednesday night, March 27. 

SWR’s senior midfielder, Liam Gregorek, rattled off two unanswered goals to make it a new game at 4-4. Both teams traded goals, and retied the game at 6-6 with 2:53 left before the halftime break, which arrived with Shoreham leading 8-6 that became 11-9 after the third quarter. 

Comsewogue senior attack Dylan Rocchio split the pipes to open the final 12 minutes of play for the Warriors to trail the Wildcats 11-10. With eight minutes left in regulation, SWR’s Alex Kershis dished off the ball to Wilson who buried his shot for the insurance goal. Minutes later senior attackman Liam Kershis fired at the cage, hitting the top upright but the rebound hit his stick and he fired off his second shot for the score for Shoreham to lead by three. Comsewogue’s Ryan Meyers answered with five minutes left in regulation, but the Wildcats held on for the 13-11 victory at Thomas Cutinella Memorial Field.

Topping the scoring charts for the Wildcats was Liam Kershis with nine assists and one goal and Gregorek netted four. Jaden Galfano had nine saves in net.

Senior Meyers led the way for the Warriors with four goals and two assists, and teammates Rocchio, Doug Annicelli and Andrew Krieg each scored two goals apiece.

The win lifted the Wildcats to 2-0 in the early going and Comsewogue dropped to 1-1.                                    

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Edmund J. Smyth - Huntington Town Supervisor/ Photo by Steven Zaitz
Marine Color Guard/ Photo by Steven Zaitz
Korean War vets Jerry Cramer and Joe Casoria from the American Legion Post 694 were honored at Commack High School on Tuesday. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Sophomore Sofie Baron singing National Anthem. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Commack School District Superintendent Jordan Cox/Photo by Steven Zaitz
Ray Tierney - Suffolk District Attorney/Photo by Steven Zaitz
Edmward Wehrheim - Smithtown Town Supervisor. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Superintendent Cox and Ed Wehrheim/Photo by Steven Zaitz
Ray Tierney (left), Superintendent Cox, Ed Wehrheim and Edmund Smyth/Photo by Steven Zaitz
Ray Tierney greets a member of the U.S. Navy. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Ray Tierney and some of SCPD brass. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Midfielder James Pagano scored the game-winner for Commack in overtime. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Jayden Lovell of Commack battles Robby Ball (left) and Zamari Wilkins for ground ball. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Ethan Dalland (22) heads upfield and checked by Geo Alvarez. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Mike McClain/Photo by Steven Zaitz
Zach Fishman gets a shot on goal. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Jayden Lovell fights for loose ball. Photo by Steven Zaitz

Commack High School hosted a ceremony on Tuesday that honored military veterans and active armed service personnel prior to the Commack-William Floyd boys lacrosse game. About two dozen men and women, active and retired, from all branches of service were on hand as Commack School Superintendent Jordan Cox led the procession.

After a Marine Corps Color Guard marched and saluted the flag, Cox introduced speakers Ray Tierney, Suffolk County district attorney, pictured below; Commack High School alumnus and Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth (a U.S. Marine Corps veteran); and Edward Wehrheim, Smithtown town supervisor (a U.S. Navy and Vietnam veteran). 

Suffolk County Legislators Manual Esteban and Robert Trotta were in attendance, as was Councilman Thomas Lohmann and a few members of the Suffolk County Police Department who have served.

Commack won the game 9-8 on a goal by midfielder James Pagano in overtime.

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Shoreham-Wading River senior Lindsay Langella pushes up-field in a home game against Smithtown West. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West attack Isabella Dantuono looks for a cutter for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West senior attack Madison Driscoll pushes up-field for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West goalie Maribella Marciano with a monster save in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Bulls score.
Smithtown West midfielder Alexandra Given passes in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West attack Ashlyn Renkowski looks for an open shooter for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West midfielder Kate Theofield looks for a cutter in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West midfielder Alexandra Given passes in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West attack Isabella Dantuono drives from behind the cage for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West attack Isabella Dantuono splits the pipes for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West attack Ashlyn Renkowski looks for an open shooter for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West senior attack Madison Driscoll pushes up-field for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Wildcats score. Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore attack Grayce Kitchen looks for a cutter in a home game against Smithtown West. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River senior midfielder GraceAnn Leonard looks for a cutter in a home game against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River midfielder Madison Herr scores in a home game against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River midfielder Madison Herr breaks free in a home game against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Abigail Beran fires at the cage in a home game against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River midfielder Madison Herr grabs a loose ball in a home game against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats score. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River attack Charlotte Erb breaks free in a home game against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River attack Hailey Lewkovich splits the pipes in a home game against Smithtown West. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore attack Grayce Kitchen looks for a cutter in a home game against Smithtown West. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River senior Abigail Beran passes in a home game against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River attack Hailey Lewkovich clears the ball from behind the cage in a home game against Smithtown West. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West attack Giana D’Amico pushes up-field for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West midfielder Jolie Schiavo grabs a loose ball for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Senior night at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Bill Landon photo

The Wildcats of Shoreham-Wading River, protecting a three-goal lead to open the second half, scored on their first possession to break out to an 8-4 lead against the Bulls of Smithtown West at Thomas Cutinella Memorial Field in a Division II matchup April 21.

It looked as if the Wildcats would cruise the rest of the way, but the Bulls saw it differently as they chipped away at the deficit when Isabella Dantuono with seven minutes left in regulation scored off an assist from Alyssa Lorefice to trail 8-7. Charlotte Erb’s shot on goal stretched the net for the insurance goal for the Wildcats with six minutes left when Dantuono buried her fourth goal of the game to trail 9-8 at the three-minute mark. Shoreham-Wading River was able to hold on letting the clock unwind for the victory.

Shoreham-Wading River senior GraceAnn Leonard topped the scoring chart for the Wildcats with an assist and three goals. Teammates Reese Marcario had two assists with Grayce Kitchen scoring twice. Kamryn Osik had two saves on the day.

Isabella Dantuono scored four goals along with an assist for Smithtown West and Alyssa Lorefice had two assists and two goals. Goalie Maribella Marciano stopped eight shots on goal.

The win lifts the Wildcats division record to 5-3 while the loss drops the Bulls to 4-4.

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Ward Melville senior Charlie Giachetti with one of his thirteen saves for the Patriots at home against Connetquot. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Nik Barbero scores for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot. Bill Landon photo
Injury timeout. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Trevor Murray scores for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Trevor Murray shoots for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior midfielder Andrew Belli shoots for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Charlie Giachetti with a kick save for the Patriots at home against Connetquot. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Charlie Giachetti with another save for the Patriots at home against Connetquot. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Madden Murphy wins another one at “X” for the Patriots at home against Connetquot. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior midfielder Andrew Belli scores for the Patriots at home against Connetquot. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville midfielder Brody Morgan grabs a loose ball from the scrum for the Patriots at home against Connetquot. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville midfielder Thomas Murphy grabs a loose ball for the Patriots at home against Connetquot. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Trevor Murray clears the ball for the Patriots at home against Connetquot. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Charlie Giachetti with another save for the Patriots at home against Connetquot. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Nik Barbero splits the pipes for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Jaron Popp pushes up-field for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Charlie Giachetti with a save for the Patriots at home against Connetquot. Bill Landon photo
Loose ball midfield. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Madden Murphy wins at “X” for the Patriots at home against Connetquot. Bill Landon photo

Ward Melville broke out to a three nothing lead in the opening quarter thanks to a pair of goals by Nik Barbero along with teammate Stephen Rosano, who scored with minutes left in the opening quarter, but the Patriots soon saw that lead evaporate. Connetquot surged back rattling off three unanswered goals to close out the first half making it a new game. Ward Melville trailed 7-6 to open the final 12 minutes of play but Ward Melville outscored their visitors to close out regulation with both teams deadlocked at nine goals each forcing overtime. With 55 seconds left in the overtime period it was the hat trick by Barbero that decided the game when his shot found its mark to win the game, 10-9, Saturday, April 15 in the Division I matchup.

Rosano topped the scoring chart for the Patriots with two goals and two assists. Barbero followed with his three goals, and Trevor Murray and Zach Brittman each scored along with one assist. Ward Melville goalie Charlie Giachetti, a senior, had a busy day in net where he tallied 13 saves. 

The win lifts the Patriots to 5-0 in their division 5-2 overall. The Patriots retook the field Wednesday, April 19 with a road game against Middle Country at Newfield High School. Results were not available at press time. 

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