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Mount Sinai senior midfielder Jake Spallina takes possession. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior goalie Brayden Wilcken with a stop. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River goalie Jaden Galfano with one of his 15 saves. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior attackman Cole Marsala rips a shot on goal. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River attack Alex Kershis fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Loose ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River attack Alec Gregorek uncorks a shot. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Steven Cain looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River attack Alec Gregorek fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior goalie Brayden Wilcken with a save. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior attack Christian Colantonio rips a shot. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats smell victory. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior midfielder Jake Spallina wins at “X.” Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Less than a minute left. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats WIN! Photo by Bill Landon
The Shoreham-Wading River Wildcats, the Suffolk County Class C Champions. Photo by Bill Landon
Champs. Photo by Bill Landon

Having lost to the Mustangs 11-7 earlier in the season, the Shoreham-Wading River Wildcats had a score to settle when they went head-to-head with Mount Sinai in the Suffolk Class C championship at Stony Brook University Tuesday afternoon, May 30. Mount Sinai, the no. 1 seed at 17-0, hadn’t tasted defeat all season. The Wildcats would change that when they jumped out to a 9-2 lead in the closing minutes of the third quarter.

Mount Sinai chipped away at the deficit, drawing within two goals in the final four minutes of play. But the Wildcat defense was able to corral the Mustangs, holding on for the 10-7 victory. With it, they punched their ticket to the Long Island Championship.

Nick Carretta topped the scoring chart for the Mustangs with three goals. Cole Marsala followed with two, and teammates Jake Spallina and Christian Colantonio scored. Mount Sinai goalie Brayden Wilcken had 10 stops in net.

Liam Kershis had the hot stick for the Wildcats with five goals. Seniors Steven Cain and Alec Gregorek scored twice, and Alex Kershis stretched the net. Goalkeeper Jaden Galfano, a junior, had 15 saves between the pipes.

The Wildcats retake the field at Stony Brook Saturday morning, June 3, to face Manhasset for the Long Island Championship title. Gametime is scheduled for 10 a.m.

Tickets can be purchased here.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Comsewogue senior midfielder Gabby Constant pushes upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior midfielder Gabby Constant drives past a defender. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior attack Taylor Cline uncorks a shot on goal. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior attack Taylor Cline scores while falling down. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman midfielder Vienna Guzman looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue sophomore attack Abigail Hughes turns toward the cage in a road game against Mt. Sinai. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue sophomore attack Abigail Hughes passes outside. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior midfielder Alyssa Deacy passes. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman midfielder Vienna Guzman passes to the outside. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman midfielder Kamryn McCrary finds a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior midfielder Gabby Constant looks for an open shot. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior midfielder Alyssa Deacy pushes past a defender. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai sophomore defender Ava Schirtzer, right, looks to clear the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai junior Kayli Carannante looks upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai’s Kayli Carannante passes to Lea Flobeck. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior attack Taylor Cline fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Loose ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior attack Taylor Cline scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue freshman midfielder Olivia Romeo passes. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai’s Lea Flobeck drives towards the crease. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai sophomore attack Alexa Spallina scores while falling down. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Marisa Gatz clears the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Cassidy Millen pushes past a defender. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Lea Flobeck dishes the ball off. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai freshman attack Sophia Masone drives towards the cage. Photo by Bill Landon

Mount Sinai senior attack Taylor Cline broke the ice for the Mustangs when her shot on goal split the pipes two minutes in, followed up with a goal from teammate Alexa Spallina at the 16-minute mark. Then Cline stretched the net again, putting the Mustangs out front 3-0.

Comsewogue answered back, however, as senior midfielder Gabby Constant scored twice in three minutes, followed by freshman attack Gianna McNulty’s shot on goal assisted by Jackie Riviezzo, tying the game at 3-3 with just under eight minutes left in the half. 

Spallina scored again, capped with a pair of goals by senior Lea Flobeck to lead it 6-3. The Warriors fought their way back to make it a one-score game when McNulty’s shot once again found its mark with just under seven minutes left in this Div. II matchup on Monday, March 27.

Spallina would score the insurance goal, firing at the cage while falling to seal the deal for the Mustangs, who won 8-6. Mount Sinai goalie Sara Flobeck had six saves in net.

Both teams are back in action this Friday, March 31, when the Mustangs host Bayport-Blue Point at 4:30 p.m. and the Warriors host Shoreham-Wading River at 5 p.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Mount Sinai senior Derrek Shechter lays up for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Drew Feinstein drives the lane. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Drew Feinstein banks two. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Chris Paz scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Derrek Shechter lays up for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Chris Paz shoots. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Derrek Shechter banks two more. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Derrek Shechter banks two more. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai sophomore Dominic Pennzello lays up for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Drew Feinstein shoots. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Chris Paz shoots. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Drew Feinstein goes to the rim. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior Thomas Frycek rebounds for the Mustangs in the Suffolk Class A semi-final round against Amityville. Bill Landon photo
The Stable. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai sophomore Dominic Pennzello lays up. Photo by Bill Landon
Timeout. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Drew Feinstein battles off the board. Photo by Bill Landon
Mustangs win. Photo by Bill Landon
Mustangs win. Photo by Bill Landon

The Mustangs of Mount Sinai broke out to an early lead, protecting a seven-point advantage to open the second half and managing to keep the Amityville Warriors at bay the rest of the way in the Suffolk Class A semifinal at Longwood High School.

Mount Sinai senior Derrek Shechter led the way in scoring for the Warriors with three triples, four field goals and three from the line for 20 points in the 58-50 victory Feb. 21.

Teammates Dominic Pennzello followed with 13 points, Drew Feinstein netted 12, and Chris Paz banked 10 to punch their ticket to the championship final round on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Stony Brook University when they will face Kings Park. Gametime is at 5 p.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Rebound. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai’s Dominic Pennzello battles Comsewogue's Austin Nesbitt for the rebound. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Hayden Morris-Gray goes to the rim for the Warriors. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Hayden Morris-Gray goes to the rim. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Hayden Morris-Gray drives the lane. Photo by Bill Landon
Warrior Nation. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai timeout. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Derrek Shechter hits a three-pointer. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Colin Strohm scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Thomas Frycek scores for the Mustangs. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Austin Nesbitt shoots for the Warriors. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Drew Feinstein with a monster dunk. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Chris Beverly scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Drew Feinstein with a monster dunk. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Hayden Morris-Gray shoots for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Chris Paz lays up for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai junior Mo Castillo shoots from long distance. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai sophomore Dominic Pennzello lays up for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai junior Mo Castillo lays up for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Austin Nesbitt goes to the rim. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Hayden Morris-Gray nails a three-pointer. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Derrek Shechter drives the lane. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Drew Feinstein lays up for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Austin Nesbitt nails a three-pointer. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Drew Feinstein scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Thomas Frycek shoots from the baseline. Photo by Bill Landon

It was a battle between two talented scorers Wednesday, Jan. 18, when the Mount Sinai Mustangs came knocking on Comsewogue’s door for a League IV divisional matchup.

Mount Sinai’s Drew Feinstein went head-to-head with Comsewogue’s Hayden Morris-Gray. Feinstein, averaging 26.9 points per game, led the Mustangs with 32 points, lifting his team to a 71-58 road victory. 

Dominic Pennzello followed Feinstein with 19 points for the Mustangs, and Derrek Shechter notched another eight.

Morris-Gray topped the scoring chart for the Warriors with 25 points, hitting five triples and five field goals on the day. Teammates Colin Strohm netted 16, and Austin Nesbitt banked 10.

The win lifts Mount Sinai to 7-1, clinching a postseason playoff berth. The loss drops Comsewogue to 7-2, with six games remaining in regular season play.

— Photos by Bill Landon



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Smithtown West sophomore Kate Braun lays up for two in a non-league road game against Mt. Sinai Dec 1. Bill Landon Photo
Smithtown West sophomore Kayla Pardini on a fast break in a non-league road game against Mt. Sinai Dec 1. Bill Landon Photo
Smithtown West junior Rebecca Gelman nails a three pointer in a non-league road game against Mt. Sinai Dec 1. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West senior Laura Luikart shoots in a non-league road game against Mt. Sinai Dec 1. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West senior Laura Luikart lays up for two in a non-league road game against Mt. Sinai Dec 1. Photo by Bill Landon
Battle in the paint. Bill Landon photo
Mt. Sinai senior Brielle Williams drives to the basket in a non-league home game against Smithtown West. Credit Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai sophomore Mattie Lavieri rebounds in a non-league home game against Smithtown West. Credit Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior Brielle Williams lays up for two in a non-league home game against Smithtown West. Credit Bill Landon
Smithtown West junior Cassandra Yanke rebounds in a non-league road game against Mt. Sinai Dec 1. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior Daniella Sofia shoots in a non-league home game against Smithtown West. Credit Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai junior Ashley Sankey drives to the basket in a non-league home game against Smithtown West. Credit Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai freshman Mia Betancourt lays up for two in a non-league home game against Smithtown West. Credit Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior Brielle Williams drives the lane in a non-league home game against Smithtown West. Credit Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai freshman Mia Betancourt lays up for two in a non-league home game against Smithtown West. Credit Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai freshman Mia Betancourt battles in the paint in a non-league home game against Smithtown West. Credit Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai 8th grader Alexa Cergol drives the baseline in a non-league home game against Smithtown West. Credit Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai junior Ashley Sankey drains a three-pointer in a non-league home game against Smithtown West. Credit Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior Daniella Sofia scores in a non-league home game against Smithtown West. Credit Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior Daniella Sofia scores in a non-league home game against Smithtown West. Credit Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior Brielle Williams gets double teamed in a non-league home game against Smithtown West. Credit Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai sophomore Kyla Orlando scores in a non-league home game against Smithtown West. Credit Bill Landon
Smithtown West freshman Alyssa Lorefice shoots in a non-league road game against Mt. Sinai Dec 1. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West junior Rebecca Gelman gets mugged down low in a non-league road game against Mt. Sinai Dec 1. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West senior Laura Luikart battles down low in a non-league road game against Mt. Sinai Dec 1. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West junior Amanda Tragna keeps the ball inbounds in a non-league road game against Mt. Sinai Dec 1. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West sophomore Kayla Pardini drives the lane in a non-league road game against Mt. Sinai Dec 1. Bill Landon Photo
Smithtown West sophomore Kayla Pardini drives the lane in a non-league road game against Mt. Sinai Dec 1. Bill Landon Photo
Smithtown West junior Rebecca Gelman scores in a non-league road game against Mt. Sinai Dec 1. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West junior Rebecca Gelman drives the lane in a non-league road game against Mt. Sinai Dec 1. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West sophomore Kayla Pardini rebounds in a non-league road game against Mt. Sinai Dec 1. Bill Landon Photo
Mt. Sinai senior Daniella Sofia boxes out in a non-league home game against Smithtown West. Credit Bill Landon

The Mount Sinai Mustangs began the final eight minutes of play clinging to a 41-40 lead over the Bulls of Smithtown West in a non-league early season contest at home. 

With five minutes left, the Bulls edged ahead to take their first lead of the game and sealed the deal at the charity strip in the closing seconds to escape with a 56-51 victory Dec. 1. 

Smithtown West’s Cassandra Yanke led the Bulls in scoring with 15, and teammate Rebecca Gelman netted 12. 

Ashley Sankey topped the scoring chart for the Mustangs with three field goals, three triples and a free throw. Alexa Cergol banked 11, and Brielle Williams netted 10.

The Mustangs retake the court with another non-league contest Dec. 5 at home against Kings Park at 6 p.m., and the Bulls host their league season opener against Copiague on Dec. 6 at 5 p.m..

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Our National Anthem. Photo by Bill Landon
Royal cheer. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai quarterback Jaden Rotella stiff arms Kasey Cob. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior wide receiver Christopher Paz looks for the pass while Eric Freidman defends. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior wide receiver Christopher Paz powers up the right sideline. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
First down: Port Jeff. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Willy Rodriguez-Lopez sacks the Mt. Sinai quarterback. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore quarterback Ryan Filippi throws deep. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Shea Mullahey powers his way up the middle. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Junior Beltran sheds a defender powering up the middle. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Eric Friedman makes the sideline catch. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Shea Mullahey powers his way up the middle. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore quarterback Ryan Filippi rolls left looking for a receiver. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Royal cheer. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior running back Thomas Frycek eludes a pair of defenders. Photo by Bill Landon
Timeout: Port Jeff. Photo by Bill Landon
Touchdown: Mustangs. Photo by Bill Landon
Timeout: Port Jeff. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Brett Spallina with catch. Photo by Bill Landon
Royal cheer. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior quarterback Jaden Rotella scrambles out of the backfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff calls timeout. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai quarterback Jaden Rotella throws a screen pass. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals cheer. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior wide receiver Shea Mullahey hauls in a pass. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai quarterback Jaden Rotella scrambles out of the pocket. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Liam Rogers powers through an opening. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai quarterback Jaden Rotella powers his way through a hole. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Ryan Filippi stiff arms Eric Friedman. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior James Verruto tackles Jaden Rotella. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Daniel Owens splits the uprights. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior quarterback Jaden Rotella cuts outside. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Anthony Pipia finds a hole. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Anthony Pipia looks for an opening. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win 13-12. Photo by Bill Landon
Royal cheer. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win 13-12. Bill Landon photo
Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win 13-12. Photo by Bill Landon

The Port Jefferson Royals looked to shake off last week’s shutout at the hands of Babylon during their home opener against Div. IV powerhouse Mount Sinai on Saturday, Sept. 17.

The Royals struck first when senior Anthony Pipia ripped a 65-yard TD run but led only 6-0 after they missed the point after attempt.

Midway through the second quarter, Mount Sinai’s senior quarterback Jaden Rotella threw over the middle to receiver Christopher Paz for the score. However, the Mustangs tried unsuccessfully to run the ball in for a two-point conversion, missing an opportunity to take the lead.

The Mustangs’ passer-receiver duo scored again early in the third quarter, with Paz catching a 10-yarder from Rotella for the score. But again, the Mustangs missed the two-point conversion, holding only a 12-6 lead.

With the clock running down in the fourth quarter, Port Jeff sophomore quarterback Ryan Filippi rolled out to hit Ciaran Laffey, who found the endzone to tie the game 12-12 with 1:10 left in regulation. The difference in the game would be the Royals’ kicker, Daniel Owens, who split the uprights on the point after kick to put the Royals ahead 13-12.

Despite not being at full strength, Mount Sinai attacked the Port Jeff secondary on the final possession. But the Royals held off this late game surge, securing the win.

Port Jefferson will be back in action Friday, Sept. 23, during a road game against another Div. IV powerhouse, Shoreham-Wading River. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m.

The Mustangs are searching for their first win of the season but will have their hands full on Saturday, Sept. 24, on the road against Kings Park. Game time is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Mount Sinai junior Sophia Portnoy sets for the Mustangs. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Erin Henry with a kill shot for the Royals. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai eighth grader Kyleigh Hertz keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai at the ready in non-league home game against. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Kiera Collier with a kill shot. Photo by Bill Landon
Brielle Williams and Leia Walter battle at net for the Mustangs. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff Libero Ava Reily keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Megan O’Hanlon battles at the net. Photo by Bill Landon
Point: Port Jeff. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai junior Leia Walter from the service line. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Alexa Ayotte puts the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Payton Anderson puts the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Royal nation invades the Stable. Photo by Bill Landon
Point, Port Jeff
Port Jeff eighth grader Ava Reily keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Alexa Ayotte tips the ball at net. Photo by Bill Landon
Mustangs at the ready. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Maggie Johnston from the service line. Photo by Bill Landon
Point: Mount Sinai. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Mia O’Connell from the service line. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai eighth grader Kyleigh Hertz keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Olivia Sherman battles at net for the Royals. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Payton Anderson sets the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Erin Henry with a service ace. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai sophomore Ava DeMarco from the service line. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Sophia Wennerod sets the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai eighth grader Hailey Trepiccione keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai junior Kayla Gross from service for the Mustangs. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Alexa Ayotte sets the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai junior Kayla Gross sets the play for the Mustangs. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai junior Kayla Gross from the service line. Photo by Bill Landon
By Bill Landon

It was a see-saw battle in the first two sets between cross-town rivals Mount Sinai and Port Jefferson on Tuesday, Aug. 30. 

While the Mustangs kept it close in both sets, the Royals, fueled by Erin Henry’s dominant performance from the service line, finished strong and won both. 

Mount Sinai rallied in the third set, but the Royals played mistake-free volleyball and swept the match 25-21, 25-22, 25-15 in the opening round of this non-league matchup.

Both teams begin league play Thursday, Sept. 1. Mount Sinai hosts Center Moriches at 5 p.m. and the Royals travel to Pierson/Bridgehampton with a 6:15 p.m. start time. 

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Ward Melville sophomore Jack Zazzera maneuvers at midfield in the Patriot’s season opener against Mount Sinai on Monday, Aug. 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Wilman Castellon settles the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville freshman Elliot Burgueno grabs possession. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai goalie Brian Vales makes the save in traffic. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Dean Ward pushes upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville eighth grader Dylan Verby takes flight with the header. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Ryan Flockhart pushes upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai freshman Max Cuttler settles the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai sophomore Tristan Bausenwein settles the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Ronaldo Vazquez clears the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Ryan Flockhart’s shot on goal in the Patriot’s season opener against Mt. Sinai Aug 29. Bill Landon photo.
Ward Melville’s Aiden Burgueno with a shot on goal. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Maxim Pustovoit heads the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai freshman Justin Kit settles the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Dean Ward heads the ball upfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai goalie Brian Vales makes the save for the Mustangs. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai goalie Brian Vales makes the save. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Dean Ward crosses the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai sophomore Matteo Del Poeta clears the ball for the Mustangs. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Dylan Fastenberg with the header. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Wilam Castellon clears the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Maxim Pustovoit with a crossing pass. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai junior Mike Maire clears the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Chris Fumal passes up the sideline. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai senior Ronaldo Vazquez clears the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Ethan Boyce with a booming goal kick. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai goalie sends the ball upfield for the Mustangs. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai junior Mike Maire settles the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai freshman Connor Lehman battles Wilman Castellon for possession in a non-league contest. Photo by Bill Landon
Patriots score! Photo by Bill Landon
By Bill Landon

Coaches often say a team must “play up” to raise its game. That is just what the Mustangs of Mount Sinai did Monday, Aug. 29, visiting the powerhouse of League II, the Ward Melville Patriots, to open their 2022 season.

Ward Melville dominated the time of possession in the first half, scoring four unanswered goals against their League IV visitors. The Patriots added to their lead in the second half, tacking on two more for a 6-0 shutout.

The Patriots shared the wealth as Wilman Castellon, Aiden Burgueno and Owen Haviland each found the net, and teammates Ryan Flockhart, Ron Palillo and Dylan Fastenberg each scored a goal apiece.

Both teams will be back in action on Wednesday, Aug. 31, as the Mustangs go on the road again to face another non-league opponent, the Kings Park Kingsmen. The Patriots will also have their hands full in a road game against a perennially talented Brentwood team. Gametime is 4 p.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Rocky Point senior Sean Hamilton from the mound in game one of the Suffolk Class A final against Mt. Sinai May 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior Mattthew Carrera makes the catch. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point junior Dominick Carbone rips one deep. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior Joe Valenti makes the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point senior Niko Sorice drills one deep. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point senior AJ Walker rips the cover off the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai’s Matt Galli makes the play at 1st. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point senior Sean Hamilton with a hit. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior Mattthew Carrera flies one to right. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore AJ Aschettino throws in for the Eagles. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior Joe Valenti hits a rope. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai’s Matt Galli looks to steal 3rd. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior Mattthew Carrera crosses the plate. Photo by Bill Landon
Safe at 2nd. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai’s Matt Galli takes a cut. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point shortstop Cody Miller throws the runner out at 1st. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior Mattthew Carrera rips one deep. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point senior Sean Hamilton throws the runner out at 1st. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point senior Sean Hamilton readies a throw to 1st. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point senior Niko Sorice hits a fly ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Time Rocky Point. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior Joe Valenti slides into 2nd. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai’s Dereck Mennechino smacks one down the right side. Photo by Bill Landon
Time Rocky Point. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior Joe Valenti drills one deep. Photo by Bill Landon
A Rocky Point right fielder tracks down a foul ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior Will Rodgers tags the runner out at 3rd. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point senior Cody Miller rounds 2nd. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point senior Cody Miller scrambles back to the bag. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point senior Cody Miller lays down a bunt. Photo by Bill Landon
Time Rocky Point. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior Will Rodgers takes a cut. Photo by Bill Landon
A Rocky Point outfielder makes the catch. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocky Point shortstop Cody Miller throws the runner out at 1st. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

It took extra innings to decide game one of the Suffolk A championship series between Rocky Point, the No. 1 seed, and visiting Mt. Sinai, the No. 3 seed May 28. 

With bases loaded in the bottom of the 8th inning, Rocky Point junior Dominick Carbone was hit by a pitch forcing in the winning run for the 5-4 final.

Photos by Bill Landon 

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Mustangs win. Photo by Bill Landon
Mustangs win. Bill Landon
Mustangs win. Photo by Bill Landon
Mustangs win. Bill Landon
Mustangs win. Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Alec Gregorek rips a shot on goal. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai junior Christian Colantonio scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River long stickman Ryan Farron clears the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Francisco Cortes looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Mustangs score. Photo by Bill Landon
James Carretta maintains possession. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Owen Taylor pushes up-field. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Alec Gregorek in traffic. Photo by Bill Landon
Joey Spallina. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt Sinai senior midfielder James Carretta scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior Joey Spallina scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai junior Jake Spallina wins at “X” for the Mustangs. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai keeper Brayden Wilcken with a save. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Ryan Herr fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River goalie Jayden Galfano with the save. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai senior Joey Spallina scores a goal to set a new Long Island lacrosse record at 501 points. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai junior Jake Spallina wins at “X” for the Mustangs. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai junior attack Jake Spallina wins at “X” for the Mustangs. Photo by Bill Landon
Mt. Sinai sophomore attack Lucas Laforge scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats score. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore Alexander Kershis shoots in the Suffolk Class C final against Mt. Sinai May 31. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore Alexander Kershis splits the pipes for the goal. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Francisco Cortes fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River long stickman Luke Gorman clears the ball. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

It was all Mt. Sinai in the Suffolk Class C final where the No. 1 seeded Mustangs led by eight goals at the half over No. 2 seed Shoreham-Wading River and never let up to capture the County title 16-5. 

Joey Spallina reached a milestone in the win, scoring a goal to eclipse the Long Island high school record of 501 points, a combination of goals and assists, in the victory May 31 at East Islip High School.

Sophomore attack Lucas Laforge topped the scoring chart for the Mustangs with six goals and one assist and Joey Spallina had five assists and three goals for eight points. Brayden Wilcken had 11 saves in net.

The win sends the Mustangs to the Long Island Championship round at Hofstra University Saturday June 4th. Game time is 5:30 p.m. 

Photos by Bill Landon

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