Time to shop ’til you drop! One of the longest running Craft & Gift Fairs is back this Sunday! Newfield High School, 145 Marshall Drive, Selden will present the 38th annual Selden Craft & Gift Fair on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The outdoor event will host over 75 exhibitors featuring handcrafted designs and unique gift items. Event will benefit the Middle Country Athletic Booster Club. Free admission. Held rain or shine. 631-846-1459, www.depasmarket.com
Northport midfielder Ricky Corbett with a header at home against Newfield Sept 14. Bill Landon photo
The Newfield Wolverines looked for that first win of this early season in a League II road game against the Northport Tigers when senior co-captain Oscar Moreno broke the ice to put the Wolverines out front 1-0 with 10 minutes remaining in the opening half.
Northport senior midfielder Justin Besosa made it a new game midway through the second half to even the score. Both teams unable to break the tie finished the game in a draw.
Newfield senior goal keep Carter Rothwell had twelve saves in net where Northport’s goalie Tommy Pace stopped five.
Newfield at 0-1-1 will retake the field in a home game against Bay Shore Sept 17. Northport also at 0-1-1, 2-1-1 overall, will face Walt Whitman in a road game Sept 18. Game times are 5:15 p.m. and 8 a.m., respectively.
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Northport junior Aidan Kolbe goes up top against Newfield’s Jake Seigel in a home game Sept 14. Bill Landon photo
Northport junior Aidan Kolbe heads the ball midfield in a home game against Newfield. Bill Landon photo
Newfield senior goalie Carter Rothwell with a save for the Wolverines in a road game against Northport. Bill Landon
Newfield senior goalie Carter Rothwell with a save for the Wolverines in a road game against Northport. Bill Landon
Curtis Misuraca settles the ball for Newfield in a League II road game against Northport. Bill Landon photo
Northport’s Dylan McGraw battles Logan Aybar for possession in a League II matchup Sept 14. Credit: Bill Landon
Newfield sophomore forward Gianfranco Banoni blocks out a Northport defender Sept 14. Credit: Bill Landon
Newfield sophomore midfielder Jake Seigel battles Northport’s Dylan McGraw for possession in a League II matchup Sept 14. Credit: Bill Landon
Newfield sophomore midfielder Jake Seigel changes direction in a League II matchup against Northport Sept 14. Credit: Bill Landon
Northport junior forward Joe Conforti pushes against a Newfield defender in a home game Sept 14. Bill Landon photo
Northport junior forward Joe Conforti heads the ball at net off a corner kick in a home game Sept 14. Bill Landon photo
Newfield co-captain Joe Fuentes maneuvers mid-field in a road game against Northport. Bill Landon
Newfield co-captain Joe Fuentes centers the ball in a road game against Northport. Bill Landon
Newfield sophomore forward Julian Cartagena centers the ball for the Wolverines in a League II matchup Sept 14. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield sophomore forward Julian Cartagena maneuvers mid-field for the Wolverines in a League II matchup Sept 14. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield sophomore forward Julian Cartagena goes up against a Northport defender in a League II matchup Sept 14. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport senior mid-fielder Justin Besosa settles the ball for the Tigers in a home game against Newfield Sept 14. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport forward Kameron Paz settles the ball for the Tigers in a home game against Newfield. Bill Landon photo
Newfield defender Logan Aybar with a clearing kick up-field in a road game against Northport Sept 14. Credit: Bill Landon
Newfield defender Logan Aybar settles the ball in a road game against Northport Sept 14. Credit: Bill Landon
Northport sophomore defender Luke Copland pushes up field for the Tigers at home against Newfield. Bill Landon photo
Newfield co-captain Oscar Moreno battles Northport’s Aidan Kolbe midfield Sept 14. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior co-captain Oscar Moreno settles the ball in a road game against Northport. Bill Landon
Newfield senior co-captain Oscar Moreno charges towards the net in a road game against Northport Sept 14. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior co-captain Oscar Moreno scores for the Wolverines in a road game against Northport Sept 14. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior co-captain Oscar Moreno #10 scores for the Wolverines in a road game against Northport Sept 14. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport midfielder Ricky Corbett drives on a Newfield defender at home Sept 14. Bill Landon photo
Northport midfielder Ricky Corbett with a header at home against Newfield Sept 14. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue’s Brendan Topper makes the play at first in a road game against Newfield June 5. Bill Landon photo
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Comsewogue’s Brendan Topper makes the play at first in a road game against Newfield June 5. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue’s Brendan Topper rounds 3rd in a road game against Newfield June 5. Bill Landon photo
Newfield senior Chris Bartho makes the catch in deep left for the Wolverines in a come from behind victory against Comsewogue June 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Dominic Schuch turns the double play against Newfield in a league III matchup June 5. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue’s Dominic Schuch with a base clearing grand slam home run against Newfield in a league III matchup June 5. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue starting pitcher Jacob Pedersen throws heat from mound in a road game against Newfield June 5. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue 3rd baseman James Genovese hits one deep against Newfield June 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue catcher Kevin Schnupp takes a cut in a road game against Newfield June 5. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue catcher Kevin Schnupp from behind the plate in a road game against Newfield June 5. Bill Landon photo
A Newfield batter takes a cut in a come from behind victory against Comsewogue June 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Trailing Newfield 2-1 to open the 4th inning, Comsewogue loaded the bases when Christopher Valazquez laid off a pitch for the walk to plate Aaron Freidman to tie the score, but it was Dominic Schuch’s bat that spoke next for a base clearing inside the park grand slam homerun to jump out front for a 6-2 lead.
But Newfield chipped away at the deficit loading the bases in the bottom of the 4th inning plating a runner when the batter was hit by a pitch then Mike Madina drove in Stephen Lumme and Dylan Johnson. Newfield’s Joe Hackel scored on a passed ball in the bottom 6th inning to make it a one run game when Medina struck again with a 2 run rbi double to take a 10-9 lead to open the 7th inning.
Newfield’s defense prevailed to close out the one run victory.
With the win Newfield improves to 13-2 for the top spot in league III with 3 games left on their schedule while the loss drops Comsewogue to 7-8.
Cast members from the Newfield High School production of ‘The Addams Family.’
Photo from MCCSD
By Kimberly Brown
To celebrate the kickoff of Newfield High School’s live stream production of “The Addams Family,” parents and teachers surprised the cast and crew with a car parade.
The show will premiere on Saturday, June 5.
Rain didn’t stop people from surprising Newfield High School students last Saturday with a car parade. Photo from MCCSD
Parents instructed the students who performed in the play to dress up in their costumes so they could take press release pictures. Little to their knowledge, what seemed to be an endless line of cars decorated with balloons, posters and pinatas waited outside.
“They thought it was strictly for publicity and had no idea there was going to be a parade like that,” said parent Sean Austin.
The production team brought a speaker, where music from the show played. Cast and crew members showcased one of their dances while the car parade circled the bus loop.
“Everyone’s really happy the play is finished,” Austin said. “I know it was a little bit of a weird process with the filming, since they had to perform scenes out of order, but in a way, it was good because if they messed up on a part so they could easily go back and redo it.”
Students and parents paid homage to chorus and theater arts director Joan Meichner, who was faced with the challenging task of putting together the production while still adhering to the changing COVID-19 guidelines and regulations.
Cast members from the Newfield High School production of ‘The Addams Family.’ Photo from MCCSD
“From the time the show was cast, to the time we were in production and filming, the COVID guidelines and regulations had changed several times,” Meichner said. “The students in the show handled all of these changes with unparalleled grace, excellence and enthusiasm.”
Despite the obstacles, giving the students a production they are proud to be a part of is the only goal Meichner hoped to achieve.
“I am certain that we accomplished that, and the growing excitement as we eagerly await our premiere is inspiring,” Meichner said.
Newfield’s #17 attempts the tag on Brook DaSilva who slides into second in League III action May 3. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West senior Hailey Cinquemani safely on at first against Newfield May 3. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West junior Kasey Verini lays down a bunt against Newfield May 3. Bill Landon photo
Newfield runner safely back at second base in League III action May 3. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West freshman Angelina Savoretti makes the play at first on opening day May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Eighth-grader Erin McDaid makes the play at third for the Bulls in their season opener against Newfield May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West freshman Heather Dufficy tracks down a fly ball deep In centerfield against Newfield at home May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Freshman Samantha Dufficy fields an infield pop-up for the Bulls May 3. Bill Landon photo
Conference on the mound for Smithtown West in their season opener at home against Newfield. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West senior Hailey Cinquemani takes a cut in a League III matchup at home against Newfield May 3. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West catcher Hailey Cinquemani slides into second against Newfield May 3. Bill Landon photo
After a 23-month hiatus it was time to play ball Monday, May 3, when the Bulls of Smithtown West opened their softball season at home against Newfield.
The Wolverines struck first and took a three-run lead in the top of the fourth before Smithtown West retook the lead in the bottom of inning when Brook DaSilva’s bat drove in Hailey Cinquemani to take the first lead of the game. The Bulls scored what they thought was an insurance run in the bottom of the fifth before Newfield exploded in with four unanswered runs in the top of the seventh to win the game, 8-6.
Both teams are back in action May 5 when the Bulls travel to Huntington, and Newfield plays their home opener against North Babylon. Start times are 4 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. respectively.
Newfield offensive linemen Roman Aponte (L) and Charlie Clark set the tone for the “O” line in a non-conference matchup against Sachem East Mar. 27. Photo by Bill Landon
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Newfield junior Jason Forthe kicks off after a Newfield touch down at home against Sachem East. Bill Landon photo
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TThe Newfield Wolverines take the field in a home game against Sachem East Mar. 27. Bill Landon photo
The Newfield Wolverines take the field in a home game against Sachem East Mar. 27. Bill Landon photo
Newfield sophomore Xavier McGee finds a hole in an unusual non-conference matchup at home Mar. 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Running-back Devin Aviles dives for extra yardage in a home game against Sachem East. Bill Landon photo
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Newfield junior Vittoria Oliveri with the point after kick in a non-conference matchup at home Mar. 27. Photo by Bill Landon
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Newfield offensive linemen Roman Aponte (L) and Charlie Clark set the tone for the “O” line in a non-conference matchup against Sachem East Mar. 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield junior Josh Jacob on a quarterback keeper stiff arms a Sachem defender Mar. 27. Bill Landon photo
Newfield quarterback Josh Jacob drops back to pass in a home game against Sachem East. Photo by Bill Landon
Quarterback Josh Jacob throws deep for the Wolverines Mar. 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield junior Devin Aviles cuts back to the inside at home against Sachem East Mar. 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield junior Devin Aviles bolts out of the back-field for the Wolverines in a home game against Sachem East Mar. 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield running-back Devin Aviles saunters into the endzone untouched after an 11-yard run, his second TD on the day. Bill Landon photo
Devin Aviles #7 and teammate Nicholas Nappi celebrate after Aviles 11-yard TD run. Bill Landon photo
A Sachem defender tries to bring down sophomore wide receiver Dylan Smith after a pass in a non-conference matchup Mar. 27. Bill Landon photo
Newfield's halftime entertainment
The Newfield Wolverines’ intended opponent West Islip, was forced to quarantine after a COVID-19 test, which resulted in an unlikely pairing of the Flaming Arrows of Sachem East a D-I team against the D-IV Wolverines on March 27. The voice from the broadcast booth said they could not recall these two teams having ever faced each other, so all the scouting reports went out the window.
Down two touchdowns it was Newfield’s Devin Aviles who provided the spark for the Wolverines on an 11-yard run to tie the game at 14, his second touchdown of the afternoon. Newfield quarterback Josh Jacob the junior rolled out the pocket and connected with sophomore tight-end Kaleb Mapp to re-take the lead with less than a minute left in the half.
Sachem East answered with 2 TD runs by Virgillio Batista with only 1 extra point between them took a 27-20 lead late in the game. It was Newfield’s Brian Akbulet’s pass out of the backfield finding Joe Hackal who turned it up field for a 37-yard touchdown run to trail 27-26. Newfield thought about going for two but opted to kick the single point after to tie the game. Sachem East blocked the point after handing Newfield a heartbreaking one-point loss.
Newfield junior Rebecca Muzak, left, drives against Smithtown West’s Isabella Zullo in their season opener on the road against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield junior Rebecca Muzak, left, drives against Smithtown West’s Isabella Zullo in their season opener on the road against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield sophomore forward Ella Sharrock drives on Smithtown West ‘s Ariana Blain in a Division I matchup Mar. 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior forward Kayla Fernandes battles Ariana Blain in a Division I season opener March 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield junior midfielder Lily Zwerdling pushes midfield in a Division I season opener March 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West senior Emma Ehrhard, right, challenges for possession against Newfield’s Leva Tarasevicius in the Bulls season opener at home March 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Emma Ehrhard fires at the box in Smithtown West’s season opener at home against Newfield March 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West senior Emma Ehrhard, right, challenges for possession against Newfield’s Leva Tarasevicius in the Bulls season opener at home March 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Diana Lopez drives past Danielle Wass in their Division I season opener March 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West’s Sabrina Ingrisano, left, takes possession midfield in the Bulls season opening win against Newfield March 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Kaylee Dermody with one of her 16 saves in the Wolverine’s season opener against Smithtown West March 8. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Kayla Fernandes pushes up-field in a Division I matchup March 8. Photo by Bill Landon
By Bill Landon
Fall varsity sports got underway across Suffolk County in this compressed COVID-19 shortened season Monday, March 8, where the Bulls of Smithtown West hosted Newfield in a Division I field hockey matchup.
It was 41 degrees at game time and several fans could be seen in the bleachers as Section XI has lifted its spectator ban allowing two family members per player at home games, and every one must socially distance from other fans.
After a scoreless first half, Smithtown West junior Sabrina Ingrisano broke the ice with her shot on goal at the 8-minute mark of the third quarter. Newfield struggled to push up field and was unable to answer when Ingrisano rocked the box for the insurance goal with 8:52 left off an assist from Lauren Prats, her second of the game.
Newfield senior goalkeeper Kaylee Dermody had a busy day with 16 saves.
Smithtown West freshman Ben Rappa muscles his way to the rim for 2 on the road against Newfield Feb. 20. Bill Landon photo
Newfield’s Ziggy Hoe passes to the open shooter in a home game against Smithtown West Feb. 20. Bill Landon photo
Michael Agostino, a Newfield junior, sets up the play against Smithtown West in a league III matchup Feb. 20. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West 6’6” sophomore Patrick Burke shoots from the paint in a road game against Newfield Feb. 20. Bill Landon photo
Newfield senior guard Jordan DeJesus drives the lane with Smithtown West’s Joe Mitchell in pursuit in a League III matchup Feb. 20. Bill Landon photo
Newfield senior Ziggy Hoe drives the baseline in a home game against Smithtown West Feb. 20. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior guard Jordan DeJesus with a set shot aginst Smithtown West in a League III matchup Feb. 20. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West sophomore Patrick Burke lays up for 2 in a League III matchup on the road against Newfield. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West junior Tyler Anderson passes to the open shooter on the road against Newfield. Bill Landon photo
Tyler Anderson goes to the basket for the Bulls in a road game against Newfield Feb. 20. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West sophomore Patrick Burke lays up for 2 more in a League III matchup on the road against Newfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West senior Jack Driscoll battles his way to the rim as Newfield’s Kendall Kendrick defends. Bill Landon photo
Newfield’s Isiah Brown attempts to block Smithtown West’s Patrick Burke in a League III matchup Feb. 20. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West sophomore Patrick Burke lays banks in for 2 in a League III matchup on the road against Newfield. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West junior Tyler Anderson lets a three-pointer fly in a road game against Newfield Feb. 20. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West junior Brendon Tenety shoots from the baseline in a League III matchup against Newfield Feb. 20. Bill Landon photo
Newfield junior Michael Agostino drives on Patrick Burke in a home game Feb. 20. Bill Landon photo
Newfield’s Ziggy Hoe sets up the play in a home game against Smithtown West Feb. 20. Bill Landon photo
Newfield’s Isiah Brown drives the lane in a League III matchup at home against Smithtown West Feb. 20. Bill Landon photo
Newfield junior Hamza Yousef nails a three-pointer at home against Smithtown West Feb. 20. Billl Landon photo
Newfield senior Ziggy Hoe drives the lane in a home game against Smithtown West Feb. 20. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Ziggy Hoe lays up for 2 in a home game against Smithtown West Feb. 20. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown West’s Joe Mitchell goes to the rim for 2 in a League III matchup on the road against Newfield Feb. 20. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West junior Tyler Anderson takes flight for the score on the road against Newfield Feb. 20. Bill Landon photo
Newfield’s Isiah Brown with a shot block in a league III matchup at home against Smithtown West Feb. 20. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West freshman Ben Rappa muscles his way to the rim for 2 on the road against Newfield Feb. 20. Bill Landon photo
Quinn Albertson a Smithtown West junior drives his way to the basket on the road against Newfield Feb. 20. Bill Landon photo
The Bulls of Smithtown West were able to hold off Newfield despite a late game surge by the Wolverines, to cap a 55-45 road victory Feb. 20. The win lifts Smithtown West to 3-0, 4-0 overall for second place, one game behind Hills East for the League III title chase. Newfield falls to 0-3 in league in this COVID-19 shorted season.
Tyler Anderson topped the scoring chart for the Bulls with five field goals, a triple and three from the line for a team high 16 points followed by teammate Patrick Burke who banked 9 to go along with 9 rebounds.
Newfield senior Ziggy Hoe stood atop the leaderboard for the Wolverines with 12 points, Michael Agostino netted 9 and Jordan DeJesus tacked on 7. Teammates Isiah Brown the senior and junior Hamza Yousef banked 6 points apiece.
Both teams have three games left that they’ll play in five days-time before post season play gets underway Feb. 26.
The outdoor Craft and Gift Fair scheduled to be held at Newfield High School in Selden on Sunday, Nov. 1 has been canceled out of an abundance of caution due to COVID-19. A representative from DePasquale Enterprises confirmed the cancellation on Oct. 27.
The outdoor Hauppauge Craft Fair scheduled for Nov. 14 at Hauppauge High School has been canceled as well.
Newfield senior Colin Cassara lays up for two in a home game against Copiague. Photo by Bill Landon
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Newfield senior Andrew Daniels with a put back for the score in a League III matchup against Copiague. Bill Landon photo
Newfield senior Andrew Daniels with another put back for two in a League III matchup against Copiague. Bill Landon photo
Newfield senior Andrew Daniels hits the boards in a home game against Copiague Jan. 29. Bill Landon photo
Newfield senior Colin Cassara goes up for the score in a League III matchup against Copiague. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Colin Cassara lays up for two in a home game against Copiague. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior forward Tyler Jermyn with a jumper for two points at home against Copiague Jan. 29. Bill Landon photo
Newfield sophomore guard Michael Agostino resets the play in a League III matchup against Copiague Jan. 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior guard Colin Cassara lays up for 2 of his 18 points for the Wolverines in a League III matchup against Copiague. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Colin Cassara battles down low in a home game against Copiague Jan. 29. Bill Landon photo
Newfield sophomore guard Michael Agostino lets a three pointer fly in a League III matchup against Copiague Jan. 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior guard Xavier Martinez shoots for the Wolverines at home against Copiague. Bill Landon photo
Newfield senior Xavier Martinez drives the baseline in a League III matchup against Copiague. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield junior Ziggy Hoe drains a three pointer in a League III matchup at home against Copiague. Photo by Bill Landon
Ziggy Hoe drives on a Copiague defender in a League III conference game Jan. 29. Bill Landon photo
Newfield junior Ziggy Hoe hits for three at home against Copiague Jan. 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield’s Colin Cassara joined that elite group of high school basketball players when he scored his 1,000th point of his varsity career in a road game against Hills East Jan. 25. Cassara was presented a commemorative basketball marking the event in a home game against Copiague four days later.
At a game Jan. 29, the Wolverines scratched out a 2-point lead at the half but struggled in the 3rdquarter falling behind by 11. The Wolverines rallied in the final eight minutes of play but fell short falling to the Eagles 53-49.
Just like he’s done all season, Cassara led the way for the Wolverines scoring five from the floor and went 8 for 9 at the line for 18 points. Teammate Andrew Daniels, the 6’10” senior, netted 17 while Ziggy Hoe banked 10.
Cassara currently sits in 8th place in Suffolk County in total points scored, with three games remaining in the regular season.
Newfield is set to take the court against Smithtown West at home Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. They will hosting Huntington Feb. 6 with a game time set for 5:45 p.m.