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Port Jeff junior Erin Henry spikes at net. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Erin Henry returns the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
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Port Jeff senior Sophia Wennerod with the return. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Olivia Sherman sets the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Maggie Johnston keeps the play alive. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Mia O’Connell sets the ball at net. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Alexa Ayotte from the service line. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Erin Henry drops in the point. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff’s Erin Henry with the return. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff seniors Sophia Wennerod and Alexa Ayotte battle at net. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Mia O’Connell from the service line. Photo by Bill Landon
Royal Nation. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff seniors Mia O’Connell and Maggie Johnston battle at net. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff’s Erin Henry sets the play alongside Sophia Wennerod. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff eighth grader Ava Reilly from the service line. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Alexa Ayotte from the service line. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Sophia Wennerod serves the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Olivia Sherman sets the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Olivia Sherman from the service line. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Maggie Johnston from the service line. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Maggie Johnston returns the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff eighth grader Ava Reilly sets the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Point, Port Jefferson. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Sophia Wennerod returns the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Alexa Ayotte sets the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Sophia Wennerod spikes the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Sophia Wennerod returns the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Alexa Ayotte returns the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Mia O’Connell sets the ball at net. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Erin Henry sets the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Mia O’Connell sets the play in a home game against Mattituck Oct. 17. Photo by Bill Landon
Victory. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win. Bill Landon photo
Victory. Photo by Bill Landon

The Tuckers of Mattituck came knocking on Port Jeff’s door Monday, Oct. 17, sitting atop the League VIII leaderboard undefeated at 12-0. 

Looking to make it 13 in a row, the Tuckers met their match as the second-place Royals had other ideas of their own.

Port Jeff got out to a slow start, dropping the first set 25-17, but battled back in the second set to edge the Tuckers 25-22. The two juggernauts wowed the crowd, sustaining numerous extended volleys showcasing both teams’ talent. 

The Royals took the third set in convincing fashion, winning it 25-17. With their backs against the wall, Mattituck traded points with Port Jeff throughout the fourth set, then called timeout trailing 24-23. 

But the Royals closed out solidly, putting the game away 25-23 and handing Mattituck its first loss of the season with just two games remaining. 

Postseason play will begin Monday, Oct. 24.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Jackie Brown. File photo by Bill Landon

The National Collegiate Athletic Association has narrowed down its pool of nominees for its 2022 Woman of the Year award, and recent Adelphi field hockey graduate Jackie Brown has earned her spot in the Top 30, announced Thursday afternoon.

Established in 1991, the NCAA Woman of the Year award is rooted in Title IX. It recognizes graduating female college athletes who have exhausted their NCAA eligibility and distinguished themselves in academics, athletics, service, and leadership throughout their collegiate careers.

Brown was a 2021 first-team National Field Hockey Coaches Association All-American, following second-team recognition in 2019. A three-time Northeast-10 All-Conference selection, Brown earned first-team honors in 2021, 2019 and 2018. She was a member of the 2021 runner-up team for the NE10 Championship, leading her team to a 2021 NCAA tournament appearance the same year.

“It is an honor to be considered for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award,” said Brown. “All of the 577 female student-athletes who were nominated have made such an impact on the world through their athletics and academic achievements and giving back to their communities.”

The Port Jefferson native received CoSIDA Academic All-American At-Large third-team honors in 2022. She was named a 2021 NFHCA Division II Scholar of Distinction, recognizing those with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.9 through the first semester of the academic year.

The two-year team captain served as president of her campus Student-Athlete Advisory Committee for two years and as co-chair of the NE10 SAAC. Through her campus SAAC, Brown coordinated a Make-A-Wish dodgeball tournament in 2022 and led a Workout for Wishes campaign in 2021, which raised over $13,500 for Make-A-Wish. She also received the Panther Leadership Award in 2020 and 2021 and was a finalist for the 2021 Adelphi President’s Student Leadership Award.

“I am extremely grateful for my family and my Adelphi family for helping shape me into the woman I am today,” she said. “All of my experiences and relationships with so many great individuals would not have been possible without their endless support and guidance throughout my journey.”

Selected from 577 school nominees — a group that was then narrowed to 156 nominees at the conference level — the Top 30 honorees include 10 from each of the three NCAA divisions. Each honoree has demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics, community service and leadership. The honorees represent 14 sports and include nine multisport student-athletes. They have a variety of majors, including biological and biomedical engineering, psychology, business, digital communications, education, nursing, law and policy, and robotics. The average grade point average of the top-30 group is 3.92.

“As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX, we recognize the impact of women on college sports and are honored to select 30 incredible student-athletes who have played instrumental roles on their campus, in their community and on their teams,” said Renie Shields, chair of the Woman of the Year Selection Committee and senior associate athletics director/senior woman administrator at Saint Joseph’s. “This accomplished and diverse group of women represent the millions of student-athletes who have participated in the strong history of women’s sports.”

The selection committee will select three honorees from each NCAA division for nine finalists. The NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics will choose the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year from those finalists.

For the first time in the award’s 32-year history, the NCAA Woman of the Year will be named and the Top 30 will be celebrated at the NCAA Convention. The event will take place in January in San Antonio.

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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
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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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The thrill of victory. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Abigail Rolfe holds the LIC plaque. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Luke Filippi accepts the Long Island Championship plaque. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Kyle Erickson scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Time Port Jeff. Photo by Bill Landon
Time Port Jeff. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Kyle Erickson rips one deep. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Abigail Rolfe hits one to right. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi goes the distance with 8 strikeouts in the Long Island Championship game. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Frank Andriani smacks one deep. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Ciaran Laffey slides home. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi rips one deep. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Kyle Erickson with a pickoff attempt at 2nd. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Kyle Erickson fires to 1st. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi slides into 2nd base. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi scrambles back to 1st. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Kyle Erickson throws to 1st. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Daniel Owens makes the catch. Photo by Bill Landon
Carle Place down to their last three outs. Photo by Bill Landon
From the dugout. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals score again. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Abigail Rolfe rounds third heading home. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff Kyle Erickson hits one deep. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Abigail Rolfe shows bunt. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Ruairi Rago rips the cover off the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Kyle Erickson charges an infielder hit. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Daniel Owens safely on third. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Daniel Owens lays down a bunt. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff 1st baseman Ruairi Rago makes the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi fires from the mound. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Abigail Rolfe takes a cut. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Ruairi Rago holds the runner on. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The Royals got rolling in the bottom of the second inning with bases loaded and no outs when Frank Andriani was hit by a pitch, forcing Nathaniel Mullen home to take a 2-0 lead in the Long Island Class C Championship against Carle Place June 3. 

The youngest roster member for the Royals let his bat do the talking in the bottom of the 3rd when Evan Raymond the 8th grader drove in two runs to put Port Jeff out front 4-0. The Frogs avoided a shutout in the top of the 4th, scoring a run but struggling against senior Luke Filippi’s heat from the mound, who notched eight strike outs in the win.

The Nassau County champs threatened in the top of the 5th, loading the bases with one out, but Filippi, no stranger to pressure, pitched his way out of a jam as Carle Place stranded three. Again, with bases loaded in the bottom of the 5th, freshman Joe Aronica ate a pitch, plating the runner on 3rd for a 5-1 lead. Mullen hit one deep to right in the bottom of the 6th, driving home Daniel Owens the junior for a 6-1 lead. With three outs of life left in the top of the 7th, Filippi fanned the Frogs in order to clinch the LIC title game. 

Photos by Bill Landon 

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Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals win. Photo by Bill Landon
Frank Andriani crosses the plate on a wild pitch in the bottom of the 7th for the game winner. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Frank Andriani makes the play in the Suffolk Class C championship game May 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Nathaniel Mullen rips one deep in the Suffolk Class C championship game May 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Abigail Rolfe bunts. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff head coach Jesse Rosen with Luke Filippi. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff freshman Joe Aronica throws home. Photo by Bill Landon
Pierson retakes the lead. Photo by Bill Landon
Play at the plate. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Nathaniel Mullen plates. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi throws to 1st. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Daniel Owens sprints to 1st. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Ruain Rago slides into 3rd. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi slides home. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Abigal Rolfe scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff freshman Joe Aronica at third. Photo by Bill Landon
Time - Port Jeff. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi makes the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi makes the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi makes the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Nathaniel Mullen throwin heat. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi makes the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff freshman Joe Aronica drills it to right field. Photo by Bill Landon
Royal Nation. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Royal Nation. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi rips the cover off the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Ruain Rago makes the play at first. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

After trailing by two runs, the Royals of Port Jefferson rallied back to retie the game six all to start the 7th inning. Still deadlocked in the bottom of the inning, Frank Andriani sprinted home from third on a wild pitch to score the go-ahead run to win the game 7-6 against Pierson for the Suffolk County Class C Championship title at home May 27.

Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi pitched the last two innings for the win along with three hits. Teammate Ruairi Rago the sophomore had four at bats with three hits.

The win lifts the Royals to 20-3 and advanced them to the conference V championship.

Photos by Bill Landon 

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Aidan Kaminska (right) played attack for the Port Jefferson Royals boys lacrosse team. Photo by Bill Landon

Aidan Kaminska, graduate of the Port Jefferson Class of 2020, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 30. 

District superintendent Jessica Schmettan discussed the impact Kaminska had on the Port Jeff community and the coming challenges the community faces in mourning this difficult loss. The following is a letter sent to parents and staff on Wednesday, June 1.

Dear Staff, Parents and Guardians:

It is with great difficulty that I share this sad news with our community.  

Earlier today, the District was informed of the sudden passing of one of our alumni from the Class of 2020, Aidan Kaminska. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with the former student’s friends, family and loved ones during this difficult time. 

In a small school, we recognize the passing of a recent alumnus can have a profound impact on our students and staff.  The District has been working today to enact our emergency crisis plan. Tomorrow, our support staff will be ready to assist anyone who may need it.

On behalf of our Royal family, I offer my deepest and most sincere condolences to the family, staff and friends who suffered this great loss earlier today. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our principals or team of guidance counselors, social workers and psychologists individually if you have specific concerns for yourself or a student. 

Sincerely,

Jessica Schmettan

Superintendent

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Port Jeff timeout. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff freshman Chris Lotten hits one deep for the Royals. Photo by Bill Landon
Junior Ciaran Laffey scores for the Royals. Photo by Bill Landon
Freshman Matthew Wengatz with a grounder. Photo by Bill Landon
Luke Filippi makes the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore Kyle Erickson with plenty left in a home game against Shelter Island. Photo by Bill Landon
8th grader Evan Raymond smacks one deep. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff catcher Ruairi Rago scores a run for the Royals in a home game against Shelter Island May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Ruairi Rago safely on base in a home game against Shelter Island May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Ruairi Rago rips the cover off the ball in a home game against Shelter Island May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Luke Filippi with a crushing grand slam home run. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff right fielder Frank Andriani on deck. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior left-fielder Abigail Rolfe safely on base. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Abigail Rolfe drills one. Photo by Bill Landon
Centerfielder Daniel Owens scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Freshman Joe Aronica hits one deep. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi makes the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi makes the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Luke Filippi makes the play in a home game against Shelter Island. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore Kyle Erickson throwing heat. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff centerfielder Daniel Owens steals second. Photo by Bill Landon
Centerfielder Daniel Owens drives one deep. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore Kyle Erickson drills one straight away. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Abigail Rolfe takes a cut in a home game against Shelter Island May 13. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The Royals of Port Jeff looked to finish their regular season with a win, and win they did.

The Royals defeated Shelter Island with a 10-run margin of victory May 13. Royals head coach Jesse Rosen achieved a milestone this season, notching his 100th victory as his team cruised to a 16-2 record.

The win clinches the League VIII title, securing a top seeding for the postseason, which begins May 17.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Port Jeff senior Stephen Bayer looks for an open shooter in a Div-II road game against Islip. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Kyle Scandale pushes up-field. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Kyle Scandale fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Stephen Bayer looks up-field. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore Cade Delgado at faceoff. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore Cade Delgado wins at “X.” Photo by Bill Landon
Long-stickman Blake Roberts clears the ball for the Royals. Photo by Bill Landon
Junior Brady DeWitt passes the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Stephen Bayer looks for an open shooter. Photo by Bill Landon
Freshman Ryan Filippi looks for an open shooter. Photo by Bill Landon
Timeout. Photo by Bill Landon

The Port Jefferson Royals, fresh off their hard-fought victory over Mattituck three days earlier, hit a roadblock in their matchup against Islip High School on April 14. 

The Buccaneers had led by seven goals at halftime. Unable to close the gap, the Royals fell 14-5. Port Jeff senior Stephen Bayer had a hat trick, leading the Royals in scoring. Seniors Kyle Scandale and Michael Scannell both scored one goal as well.

The loss drops the Royals to 4-3 in league and 6-3 overall.

 

Photos by Bill Landon 

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Port Jeff junior Lola Idir drives the lane in the Class C Long Island Championship game against Carle Place Mar. 9. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff junior Lola Idir passes to the outside in the Class C Long Island Championship game against Carle Place Mar. 9. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff junior Lola Idir drains a three-pointer in the Class C Long Island Championship game against Carle Place Mar. 9. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff junior Alexa Ayotte on defense in the Class C Long Island Championship game against Carle Place Mar. 9. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff senior Annie Maier shoots in the Class C Long Island Championship game against Carle Place Mar. 9. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff junior Lola Idir drains a three-pointer in the Class C Long Island Championship game against Carle Place Mar. 9. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff senior Annie Maier shoots in the Class C Long Island Championship game against Carle Place Mar. 9. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff junior Lola Idir drives the baseline in the Class C Long Island Championship game against Carle Place Mar. 9. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff coach Jesse Rosen. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Alexa Ayotte with the rebound in the Class C Long Island Championship game against Carle Place Mar. 9. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff junior Alexa Ayotte lays up for two in the Class C Long Island Championship game against Carle Place Mar. 9. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff junior Amy Whitman scores from long distance in the Class C Long Island Championship game against Carle Place Mar. 9. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff senior forward Abigail Rolfe gets a shot off in the Class C Long Island Championship game against Carle Place Mar. 9. Bill Landon photo
Time out Port Jeff.
Port Jeff senior Annie Maier nails a three-pointer in the Class C Long Island Championship game against Carle Place Mar. 9. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff junior Amy Whitman shoots from the corner in the Class C Long Island Championship game against Carle Place Mar. 9. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff senior forward Abigail Rolfe looks for the rebound in the Class C Long Island Championship game against Carle Place Mar. 9. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff junior Lola Idir lays up for two in the Class C Long Island Championship game against Carle Place Mar. 9. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff senior Annie Maier scores in the Class C Long Island Championship game against Carle Place Mar. 9. Bill Landon photo

The Royals of Port Jefferson stayed just ahead of the Frogs of Carle Place on March 9 in the Class C Long Island Championship game at Shoreham-Wading River High School until halfway through the 3rd quarter when the Nassau champions tied the game at 28 all. 

From there, Carle Place edged ahead with their surging defense controlling the boards and put the game away 55-44 to advance to the New York State regional finals Mar. 12. 

Lola Idir topped the scoring chart for the Royals with 3 triples, 3 field goals and a pair of free throws for 17 points. Senior forward Abigail Rolfe scored 4 from the floor and was again perfect from the charity stripe — sinking 5 for 13 points — and senior Annie Maier nailed 3 triples and a field goal for 11. The Royals conclude their 2021-22 campaign with an impressive 17-4 record.

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