Miller Place junior Kenny Leen with one of his ten saves in a rain-soaked game against West Babylon. Bill Landon photo
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Miller Place co-captain Anthony Bartolotto with a diving shot on goal in an 8-7 victory over West Babylon May 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place co-captain Anthony Bartolotto with a diving shot on goal in an 8-7 victory over West Babylon May 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Patrick Ging (R) celebrates with Anthony Bartolotto after Bartolotto’s 3rd goal in the game May 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Junior midfielder Devon Duchnowski fires at the cage for the Panthers at home against West Babylon. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place junior Jack Davis looks for a cutter in a must win game against West Babylon at home May 27. Photo by Bill Landon
James Sternberg at “X” for the Panthers in a must win game against West Babylon at home May 27. Photo by Bill Landon
James Sternberg wins at “X” for the Panthers in a must win game against West Babylon at home May 27. Photo by Bill Landon
James Sternberg wins at “X” for the Panthers in a must win game against West Babylon at home May 27. Photo by Bill Landon
James Sternberg wins again at “X” for the Panthers in a must win game against West Babylon at home May 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place goalie Kenny Leen with one of his ten saves in a rain-soaked game against West Babylon. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place junior Kenny Leen with one of his ten saves in a rain-soaked game against West Babylon. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Nicholas Belvedere cuts back in a rain-soaked home game against West Babylon May 27. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior attack Nicholas Belvedere shoots in a rain-soaked home game against West Babylon May 27. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior attack Nicholas Belvedere gets checked in a rain-soaked home game against West Babylon May 27. Bill Landon photo
It was a rain-soaked Div II matchup Friday night as the Miller Place Panthers trailed visiting West Babylon by one goal at the halftime break. The rain intensified to open the second half coming down in sheets at times but that didn’t dampen the Panthers resolve as they clawed their way back to take the must win game 8-7 May 27.
Co-captain Anthony Bartolotto, a junior , topped the scoring charts for the Panthers with five goals, senior co-captain Nicholas Belvedere stretched the net twice with two assists, and senior Patrick Ging’s shot split the pipes. Kenny Leen a junior, had ten stops in net for the Panthers.
The win lifts the Panthers to 5-6 in the division with three games left in the regular season before post season play begins June 9.
Pictured left to right, Miller Place goalie Kenny Leen with one of his ten saves in a rain-soaked home game; Miller Place co-captain Anthony Bartolotto with a diving shot on goal.
Kings Park’s Brian Green checks James Sternberg in a League II matchup May 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park sophomore midfielder Mark Griffin moves the ball upfield in a road game against the Panthers May 7. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place co-captain Nicholas Belvedere cuts inside in an 11-7 victory May 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place sophomore Robbie Cunningham scoring one of his five goals on the day against Kings Park. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park attack Andrew Plate fires at the cage in a League II matchup on the road against Miller Place. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park junior Dom Mastromonica drives on Robbie Bennett in a road game May 7. Bill Landon photo
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Miller Place junior Jack Davis drives on Ralph Perangelo in an 11-7 victory May 7. Photo by Bill Landon
James Sternberg shoots for the Panthers in an 11-7 win against Kings Park May 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior co-captain Nicholas Belvedere drives on Joey O’Neill in a home game May 7. Photo by Bill Landon
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Miller Place co-captain Anthony Bartolotto smokes a shot at the cage as Joey O’Neill in a League II matchup against Kings Park. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park junior Brian Green drives on Miller Place co-captain Anthony Bartolotto May 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place attackman Jack Davis drives on the Kings Park defender in an 11-7 victory May 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior co-captain Nicholas Belvedere sprints past Brian Green in a home game May 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place defenseman Owen Connelly wards off a Kings Park’s midfielder May 7. Bill Landon photo
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Miller Place sophomore Nick Oliva with a flying stick check on Ralph Perangelo in a League II contest May 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park stayed with Miller Place trading goal for goal to make it a one goal game at the half but it was Robbie Cunningham’s stick that ruled the day for the Panthers where the sophomore midfielder scored five goals to lead his team to an 11-7 victory in a League II contest at home May 7.
Miller Place co-captain Anthony Bartolotto notched a hat-trick, Nicholas Belvedere scored twice and teammate James Sternberg stretched the net.
Kings Park senior Paul Freyre had a pair of goals for the Kingsmen as did Dom Mastromonica and Nico Laviano as Chris Panetta found the back of the net.
The win lifts the Panthers to 2-0 in the division where Kings Park searches for their first win of this COVID-compressed spring season.
Miller Place senior Charlie Byalick drains a three pointer in a home game against Islip. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Charlie Byalick takes flight in a home game against Islip. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Charlie Byalick drive the lane takes flight in a home game against Islip. Photo by Bill Landon
Colin Rooney a junior for Miller Place goes to the rim at home against Islip Feb. 22. Bill Landon photo
Kyle Callahan a Miller Place senior fights his way to the rim at home Feb, 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Kyle Callahan a Miller Place lays up for the score at home Feb, 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Matt LoNigro looks for the rebound in a league VI matchup at home against Islip Feb. 22. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place junior Owen Connelly banks two for the Panthers in a league VI matchup at home against Islip Feb. 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place junior Owen Connelly goes to the rim for the Panthers in a league VI matchup at home Feb. 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place sophomore Tristan Stapleton battles in the paint in a home game against Islip. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Vincent Maronski drives to the basket in a home game against Islip Feb. 22. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Vincent Maronski drives the lane in a league VI matchup at home against Islip Feb. 22. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Vincent Maronski lets a three-pointer fly in a league VI matchup at home against Islip Feb. 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Vincent Maronski lays up for the score in a home game against Islip Feb. 22. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Vincent Maronski with a reverse layup in a league VI matchup at home against Islip Feb. 22. Photo by Bill Landon
It was senior night for Miller Place in a League VI matchup where despite a late game surge the Panthers fell to visiting Islip 55-42 Feb. 22.
The quartet of seniors topped the scoring chart for the Panthers with Charlie Byalick leading the way with 3 triples 2 field goals and three from the line for 16 points. Kyle Callahan scored a three pointer and 3 field goals for 9 points, Vincent Maronski followed with 7 and Matt LoNigro banked 6.
In a COVID-shortened schedule the Panthers will conclude their season with a road game at Bayport-Blue Point Feb 24, the results of which were unavailable at press time.
Miller Place senior Alexa Corbin lets a three pointer fly at home against East Hampton. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Alexa Corbin drains a three pointer at home against East Hampton. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Alexa Corbin lays up for two at home against East Hampton Feb. 11. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place junior Andrea Mott passes to the open shooter in a League VI victory over visiting East Hampton Feb. 11. Photo by Bill Landon
11 grader Ann McNulty in the inbound stack for Miller Place in a league VI matchup against East Hampton Feb. 11. Bill Landon photo
Senior Elizabeth Doherty battles down low for Miller Place in a league VI matchup against East Hampton Feb. 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Elizabeth Doherty shoots from the baseline for the Miller Place Panthers in a league VI matchup against East Hampton Feb. 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Elizabeth Doherty drives the lane for the Miller Place in a league VI matchup against East Hampton Feb. 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Elizabeth Doherty finds the open shooter for the Miller Place in a league VI matchup against East Hampton Feb. 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Elizabeth Doherty battles down low for Miller Place in a league VI matchup against East Hampton Feb. 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Jessica Iavarone banks two for the Panthers in a 46-20 win over visiting East Hampton Feb. 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place sophomore Kathryn Doherty drives against a defender in a league VI matchup against East Hampton Feb. 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Lauren Molinaro a junior re-bounds for the Panthers in a 46-20 win over visiting East Hampton Feb. 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore Renee Stocken shoots from the paint for the Panthers Feb. 11 against East Hampton. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place junior Zoe Skarupski passes inside in a 46-20 victory over visiting East Hampton Feb. 11. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place junior Zoe Skarupski sets up the play in a 46-20 victory over visiting East Hampton Feb. 11. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place junior Zoe Skarupski passes to an open shooter in a 46-20 victory over visiting East Hampton Feb. 11. Bill Landon photo
The Miller Place Panthers couldn’t ask for a better start in this COVID shortened season. With a 46-20 win at home against East Hampton Feb. 11, building on their momentum from a victory over Amityville in their season opener earlier in the week.
Seniors Alexa Corbin topped the scoring chart for the Panthers with 18 followed by teammate Jessica Iavarone who banked 10, with Lauren Molinaro a junior netting 8.
At 2-0 Miller Place sits atop the League VI leader board tied with Islip. The Panthers are back in action Feb. 13 on the road against Sayville Feb. 13 before returning home on the Feb. 17 to host Mt. Sinai. Tip off for both games is 10 a.m.
Miller Place senior Tom Field, who pulls triple duty from the mound, 1st base and the outfield, connects against East Hampton in the Brookhaven Wood Bat Tournament July 11 at the Moriches Sports Complex. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Tom Field has plenty of gas with a shutout performance against East Hampton for a 1-0 win to remain undefeated in pool play at Moriches Sports Complex July 11. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Jordan Syperski lays down a bunt to plate the third base runner to take a 1-0 win against East Hampton in the Brookhaven Wood Bat Tournament July 11 at the Moriches Sports Complex. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Jordan Syperski makes a diving catch in center in the Brookhaven Wood Bat Tournament July 11. Bill Landon photo
Jordan Syperski, a 2020 graduate, drives one deep against East Hampton in the Brookhaven Wood Bat Tournament July 11 at the Moriches Sports Complex. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Kevin Bowrosen makes the throw to first in the Brookhaven Wood Bat Tournament July 11. Bowrosen continues his base ball career next year where he'll play a James Madison University. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Dylan Carleo rips the cover off the ball in a 1-0 win against East Hampton. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior outfielder Nate Weaver connects on a long ball against East Hampton July 11. Bill Landon photo
Senior Kevin Maloney digs out a pickoff throw to 1st for Miller Place in a 1-0 win over East Hampton. Bill Landon photo
The Miller Place Panthers thought they would never play an inning of baseball when the COVID-19 -pandemic cancelled the spring season. That is, until the Town of Brookhaven hosted the Wood Bat Tournament July 8 through 12. The Panthers shook off the cobwebs, got down to business and never looked back.
They defeated Half Hollow Hills West 3-1 in the first round of pool play, picked off Westhampton 6-1 in the second round and edged East Hampton in a 1-0 shutout Saturday. Because of inclement weather on Friday all teams payed doubleheaders and the Panther’s blew out Sayville 12-1 later in the day and qualified for the championship round against Hauppauge. Despite falling behind early, the Panther offense came to life to erase the deficit winning the game 4-3 and with it, the Class A Championship crown.
Miller Place senior Ryan Sheridan fights his way to the basket in the Panther’s playoff opener against Glenn Feb. 12. Photo by Bill Landon
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Senior Tim Hirdt shoots from the paint for the Panthers in their playoff opener at home vs John Glenn. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Thomas Cirrito above the rim for the score in a playoff victory over John Glenn Feb. 12. Bill Landon photo
Senior Tim Hirdt shoots from the paint for the Panthers in their playoff opener at home vs John Glenn. Bill Landon photo
Thomas Cirrito scores two for the Panthers in their playoff opener against John Glenn. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Matt Frank goes to the rim in the Panther’s playoff opener against John Glenn Feb. 12. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Ryan Sheridan fights his way to the basket in the Panther’s playoff opener against Glenn Feb. 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Ryan Sheridan scores in the Panther’s 66-52 playoff victory over John Glenn at home Feb. 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Ryan Sheridan shoots from the line in the Panther’s 66-52 playoff victory over John Glenn Feb. 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Matt Frank lays up for two of his 14 points in the Panther’s playoff opener against Glenn Feb. 12. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Matt Frank takes flight for the basket in a 66-52 victory over visiting John Glenn Feb. 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Justin Leichter drains a three pointer for the Panthers at home against Elwood John Glenn in the first round of the playoffs Feb. 12. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Jay Krumholz scores from the line in the Panther’s 66-52 playoff victory over John Glenn at home Feb. 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Daniel Berrios muscles his way to the rim in a playoff opener against John Glenn Feb. 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Daniel Berrios goes to the rim in a playoff opener against Elwood John Glenn Feb. 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Daniel Berrios goes to the rim in a playoff opener against Elwood John Glenn Feb. 12. Bill Landon photo
It was a trifecta for Miller Place in the opening round of post season play, having defeated Elwood John Glenn twice during the regular season. The Panther’s made it three-in-a-row, taking down the visiting Knights 66-52 to survive to play another day.
Miller Place senior Daniel Barrios was lights-out driving the lane seemingly at will and netting a team high of 22 points. Matt Frank’s eight points in the 3rdquarter extinguished a Glenn rally, banking 14 points on the night while teammate Justin Leichter did his damage from long-distance draining four triples for 12 points.
The Panthers are seeded No. 4 and will have their work cut out for them when they collide in a road game against Amityville, the No. 1 seed, Feb. 19. Tipoff is at 5:00 p.m.
Dan Berrios lays up for two in an 87-60 victory over Westhampton Jan. 7. Bill Landon photo
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Vin Moranski scores for the Panthers in an 87-60 victory over visiting Westhampton. Bill Landon photo
Tim Hirot goes up for the score for Miller Place in a league VI matchup against Westhampton Jan. 7. Bill Landon photo
Tim Hirot muscles his way to the basket for Miller Place in a home game against Westhampton Jan. 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Tim Hirot lays up for two for the Panthers in a league VI matchup against Westhampton Jan. 7. Bill Landon photo
Thomas Cirrito scores from downtown in a league VI matchup against Westhampton. Bill Landon photo
Thomas Cirrito loiters above the rim for the Panthers in a league VI matchup against Westhampton. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place’s Gavin McAlonie scores in a league VI matchup against Westhampton Jan. 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Jay Krumholz goes up for the score for Miller Place in a home game against Westhampton Jan. 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Justin Leichter lays up for two for the Panthers in a league VI matchup against Westhampton Jan. 7. Bill Landon photo
Nick Wickel drains a three pointer for the Panthers in a league VI matchup against Westhampton Jan. 7. Photos by Bill Landon
Miller Place’s Nick Wickel drives to the basket in a league VI matchup against Westhampton Jan. 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Thomas Cirrito goes to rim for the Panthers Jan. 7 in an 87-60 victory over Westhampton. Bill Landon photo
David Miekley battles down low for Miller Place in a league VI matchup against Westhampton Jan. 7. Photo by Bill Landon
David Miekley scores for the Panthers in a league VI matchup against Westhampton Jan. 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Dan Berrios scores from long distance for the Panthers in an 87-60 victory over visiting Westhampton. Bill Landon photo
Dan Berrios lays up for two in an 87-60 victory over Westhampton Jan. 7. Bill Landon photo
Dan Berrios lets a three pointer fly for the Panthers in an 87-60 victory over Westhampton Jan. 7. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place broke out to an early lead and never looked back in an 87-60 league VI win over Westhampton on their own home turf Jan. 7.
Thomas Cirrito led the way for the Panthers hitting four from the floor, a pair of treys and went six for six from the line for a team high of 20 points. Tim Hirdt netted seven field goals and two from the stripe for 16 points, while Dan Berrios banked 12. The win lifts the Panthers to 5-1 in league and 8-2 overall, one game behind 1st-place Amityville. The Panthers retake the court Jan. 10 hosting Elwood John Glenn at 4:30 and then take on Bayport-Blue Point Jan. 13 at home with a 4 o’clock start.
Miller Place wins it in the annual Battle of the Paddle against Mount Sinai. Photos by Diana M. Fehling
Miller Place wins it in the annual Battle of the Paddle against Mount Sinai. Photos by Diana M. Fehling
The Miller Place Panthers put on a dominating wrestling performance against Mount Sinai Mustangs, winning 47-24 in the annual Battle for the Paddle match at Mount Sinai High School Dec. 4. The Panthers took a commanding 30-point lead with strong performances by Michael Giugliano, Alexander Constantis, Mark Rado, Justin Klein, Ryan Hucke, Kyle Klein Jr., Travis Grebe and Anthony Bartolotto, also Chris Bold.
Miller Place wins it in the annual Battle of the Paddle against Mount Sinai. Photos by Diana M. Fehling
The Mount Sinai Mustangs tried to narrow the lead with wins by Matt Campo, Phil Johnson, Brayden Fahrbach, Joe Goodrich and Gian Luca Ferrara, but the Panther lead was insurmountable.
The paddle remains with the Miller Place Panthers for the next year.
Kings Park senior tail back Vince D’Alto takes a handoff from Kevin Decker. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park senior tail back Vince D’Alto follows the blocking of Justin Shapiro. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park senior tail back Vince D’Alto cuts to the outside. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park senior tail back Vince D’Alto waltzes across the goal line for a touchdown. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park senior tail back Vince D’Alto drives up the left sideline. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior tight end Tom Nealis eludes a would be tackler. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior tight end Tom Nealis catches a side line pass from Sebastian Cannon. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior quarterback Sebatian Cannon rolls out of the pocket looking for an open receiver. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior quarterback Sebatian Cannon on a keeper drives up the middle. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior quarterback Sebatian Cannon throws a side line pass. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior running back Luke Marchello follows the block by senior lineman Marcus Gipson against Kings Park. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior running back Luke Marchello breaks to the outside. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior running back Luke Marchello powers around a Kings Park defender. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park senior wide receiver Louis Cappellino jumps in celebrating Vince D’Alto’s touchdown run. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park senior quarterback Kevin Decker throws deep down the right sideline. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park senior quarterback Kevin Decker throws a screen pass. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park senior quarterback Kevin Decker throws deep. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park senior running back Justin Shapiro bolts for the endzone dragging Tom Nealis with him. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park senior running back Justin Shapiro attempts to eluded outside linebacker Tom Nealis. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park senior running back Justin Shapiro drives up the middle. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park senior running back Justin Shapiro on a kickoff return. Photo by Bill Landon
A helmet-less Miller Place senior inside linebacker Joe Munno brings down Vince D’Alto. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park senior slot receiver Eddie Montemurro catches the ball in the flat. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place Panthers take to the field to take on Kings Park Friday night. Photo by Bill Landon
The Kings Park Kingsmen varsity football team traveled to Miller Place Sept. 14 and defeated the Panthers 24-6. Kings Park moved to 2-0 this season as Miller Place dropped its second straight to start the 2018 season. The Kingsmen will be back in action at 6 p.m. Sept. 21 when they host Half Hollow Hills West. Miller Place will have its next opportunity to get into the win column Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. at West Babylon.
Centereach goalkeeper Annalie Buscarino leaps up to make the save. Photo by Desirée Keegan
One goal was all the Centereach girls’ soccer team needed to seal the deal Tuesday as the Cougars snapped their five-game losing streak with a 1-0 nonleague win over Miller Place.
“We possessed pretty well,” said sophomore sweeper Amanda Fabris, who made many stops for Centereach and pushed the ball back into Miller Place’s zone. “I think we stayed together well as a pack and filled in the gaps when we needed to.”
After some back-and-forth action and some saved shots by Miller Place senior goalkeeper and co-captain Danielle Bambola, Centereach senior forward Ryan Schubert was able to sneak one by her off a penalty kick that just crossed the line into the front left corner of the net.
Miller Place’s Olivia Angelo heads the ball. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Momentum shifted the Cougars’ way after the goal, leading to more opportunities, but the team couldn’t capitalize, resulting in a 1-0 score after the first 40 minutes.
“In the first half, I obviously didn’t have as clean of a save as I should have, and it hurt us, but in the second half I wasn’t afraid of the adrenaline coming in,” Bambola said. “The first half we could’ve picked it up a little more, but in the second half we came out hard-working and determined. We might have lost, but it was a close game and we worked really hard.”
Both teams pressed the defense and had multiple shots on goal, but it was a goalkeeper battle between Bambola and junior co-captain Annalie Buscarino, who made diving and jumping saves to keep the score unchanged.
Miller Place’s Abbey Curcio races Centereach’s Karly Sauve for the ball. Photo by Desirée Keegan
“I think we can finish a little bit better, but I we got a lot of good shots off,” Miller Place freshman forward Abbey Curcio said. “We just get unlucky sometimes. Eventually we’ll put them in the back of the net.”
As time ticked off the clock, the Panthers team grew stronger and hungrier, connecting passes and shooting on net, but was unable to get the equalizer.
“I thought, in the second half, we played extremely well and it gave us a lot of things to build on going forward,” Miller Place head coach Tom Veryzer said. “I think we’ve shown improvement every single day because of how hard this group has worked. Going forward, we would like to finish more of our opportunities, but we know that will come if we keep at it and keep a positive attitude.”