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Students in kindergarten through second grade at Shoreham-Wading River’s Miller Avenue School participated in an engaging activity that introduced them to computer science as they collaborated to code Indi robot vehicles.

Working in the school library with Eastern Suffolk BOCES Model Schools coach Carrie McGuire and library media specialist Brittany LaValle, the imaginative play-based learning experience empowered students to brainstorm ways to build their own mazes while enhancing computational thinking skills.

“Educationally, I witnessed the highest levels of student engagement in problem-solving as they learned sequential programming through a fun activity,” said Dr. Joe Paolicelli, Shoreham-Wading River’s director of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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Keria Hammer shoots for the Wildcats in a summer league match up against Bay Shore. Photo by Bill Landon
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Tessa Cooke powers past a defender for the Wildcats in a summer league match up against Bay Shore. Photo by Bill Landon
Madeline Kavanaugh settles the ball for the Wildcats in a summer league match up against Bay Shore. Photo by Bill Landon
Shealyn Varbero pushes up-field for the Wildcats in a summer league match up against Bay Shore. Photo by Bill Landon
Ava Gengler clears the ball for the Wildcats in a summer league match up against Bay Shore. Photo by Bill Landon
Olivia Pesso maneuvers mid-field for the Wildcats in a summer league match up against Bay Shore. Photo by Bill Landon
Keria Hammer shoots for the Wildcats in a summer league match up against Bay Shore. Photo by Bill Landon
Shealyn Varbero heads the ball for the Wildcats in a summer league match up against Bay Shore. Photo by Bill Landon
Olivia Pesso settles the ball for the Wildcats in a summer league match up against Bay Shore. Photo by Bill Landon
Shealyn Varbero pushes up-field for the Wildcats in a summer league match up against Bay Shore. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

Shoreham-Wading River girls varsity soccer team looked to build on the success of their 2023 campaign when the Wildcats won another Suffolk County Class A title and Long Island championship. The team advanced to the state championships last November at Cortland High School before losing the Class A final to Rye.

The Wildcats faced off against Bay Shore in Islip High School summer league action Thursday, Aug. 8. It was Ava Gengler’s foot that stretched the net to take the early lead. On a corner kick, Olivia Pesso floated the ball up high in front of the net where Abigail Cooke headed the ball in for the insurance goal. Shoreham-Wading River inked the 2-0 victory in the fourth game of the tournament with two games remaining.

The Wildcats launch their 2024 season with a home opener Sept. 11 when they will host Mount Sinai. Game time is slated for 4:30 p.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Shoreham-Wading River High School Principal Frank Pugliese congratulates Derek Blanco. Photos courtesy of the Shoreham-Wading River CSD

 

Shoreham-Wading River High School held its 48th commencement ceremony on Friday, June 21. Families and spectators were welcomed by Principal Frank Pugliese, followed by the national anthem performed by Torre Cintorino, Cassandra Keany, Emily Murray and Robert Tacke, with ASL interpretation by Abigail DeLumen, Carly Mulroy, Elizabeth Sabino and Emma Turley.

Salutatorian Lucas Portuese addressed his peers, expressing gratitude to teachers, family and others who guided them to success. Assistant Principal John Holownia then recognized members of the Class of 2024 who will serve in the Armed Forces after graduation: Alexander Castillo (U.S. Air National Guard), Keith Donnellan (U.S. Army), Armani Foglia (U.S. Navy), Jennifer Mensche (U.S. Navy) and Kyle Rose (U.S. Air Force ROTC). Tacke performed Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life).”

Valedictorian James Minetti expressed gratitude to his parents and siblings, and encouraged his classmates to pursue their passions, spend time productively and contribute meaningfully. Superintendent of Schools Gerard Poole commended the students for their achievements in academics, arts and athletics. He expressed hope for the graduates’ futures, urging them to embrace their aspirations and dreams.

Pugliese called for a moment of silence for members of the Class of 2024, John Kane and Andrew McMorris, who were honored posthumously with diplomas. Pugliese also recognized the Exceptional Academic Seniors before inviting each member of the Class of 2024 to receive their diploma. Finally, he led Minetti and Portuese in the ceremonial turning of the tassels, prompting cheers and applause throughout the audience.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Wildcats score. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

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

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

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

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

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

These victories made the day an even bigger success.

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

By Bill Landon

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

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

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

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

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

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Shoreham-Wading River first baseman Joseph Leo holds the Mattituck runner on base. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River 3rd baseman Owen Crowley fires the ball to 1st in a home game against Mattituck. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior short stop Christian Cox makes a diving catch in a home game against Mattituck. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Christian Cox throws to the plate in a home game against Mattituck. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Joseph Martirano makes the catch in a home game against Mattituck. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River 3rd baseman Owen Crowley hits one deep in a home game against Mattituck. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

Having opened their season with a three-game sweep over Babylon, followed by three wins against Southampton, Shoreham-Wading River hit a brick wall in a three-game series against Bayport-Blue Point by dropping all three. 

The Wildcats looked to get back in the win column with a home game against Mattituck Monday afternoon, April 15, where the Tuckers struck first with two runs in the opening inning but it was the bat of SWR’s Joseph Leo that spoke next when the senior smacked a base-clearing triple that put the Wildcats out front by three runs in the bottom of the second at 5-2. Shoreham extended the lead in the bottom of the fifth when Cameron Sheedy drove in Leo.

Mattituck mustered a pair a runs in the top of the sixth inning to draw within two runs at 6-4 when Gordon Votruba, the Wildcats pitcher, answered the call in the bottom of the inning with another base-clearing triple, driving in three more for a five-run lead at 9-4. Mattituck, with its back against the wall in the top of the seventh, plated one runner but the Wildcats prevailed to win the League VII matchup 9-5. 

Votruba notched the win, with nine strikeouts and went 2-4 from the plate. 

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Ava Zicchinelli slides safely home for the Panthers in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon
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Miller Place junior Isabella Zaher slides home in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place freshman Breya Kesler hits a line drive in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River’s Lauren Gallucci throws to homeplate in a home game against Miller Place. Photo by Bill Landon
Ava Zicchinelli slides safely home for the Panthers in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River’s Mia Dettleff steals 2nd base in a home game against Miller Place. Photo by Bill Landon
Ava Zicchinelli slides safely home for the Panthers in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River’s Mia Dettleff throws the runner out at 1st in a home game against Miller Place. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place sophomore Laney Vomero with a line drive against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

Miller Place Panthers opened their 2024 softball season with a victory over Islip, a win against Sayville and then blanked Kings Park, before traveling to Shoreham-Wading River looking to make it four in a row.

Freshman Delaney Schleider’s bat spoke first, driving in two runs for the Panthers in the opening inning to take the early lead in the nonconference matchup April 8.

With one out, Miller Place loaded the bases in the top of the 4th when the Wildcats defense made a statement, turning a double play to strand three runners to end the inning.

It didn’t matter, the Panthers went on a scoring fest in the top of the 5th to break the game wide open by plating 11 runners before it was all over. Shoreham Wading River with their backs against the wall trailing 13-0 in the bottom of the 5th needed to answer back but the Wildcats bats fell silent, triggering the mercy rule — trailing by 10 runs or more — to end the game two innings early.

Miller Place junior Ava Zicchinelli put on an impressive pitching performance for the Panthers striking out eight batters while giving up just two hits, and teammate Brooke Borkowski had three hits, two runs with two RBIs in the win.

Miller Place retook the field the next day, April 9, with a home game against unbeaten Bayport-Blue Point, but lost for the first time, 2-0. Shoreham, on the other hand, cantered to an 18-5 victory at Harborfields. — Photos by Bill Landon 

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

By Bill Landon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Shoreham-Wading River freshman Maeve Bourguignon scores for the Wildcats at home against Kings Park. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park senior captain Peyton Wozniak looks to shoot in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park senior attack Peyton Wozniak pulls back the play in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon
Freshman defender Maddie DiRusso clears the ball for Kings Park. Photo by Bill Landon
Freshman Madison Herr scores for the Wildcats in a home game against Kings Park. Photo by Bill Landon
Freshman Madison Herr scores again for the Wildcats in a home game against Kings Park. Photo by Bill Landon
8th grader Addison Kelly pushes up-field for Kings Park in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park sophomore midfielder Emily Hnis drives past a defender on the road against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon
Freshman Madison Herr grabs a loose ball for the Wildcats at home against Kings Park. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Morgan Lesiewicz wins the draw for the Wildcats at home against Kings Park. Photo by Bill Landon
A wet goal. Photo by Bill Landon
Grayce Kitchen scores for the Wildcats in a home game against Kings Park. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

Having lost their first two games of the season, Shoreham-Wading River Wildcats looked to put a win up on the board in this early season and win they did, defeating Kings Park 14-7 in driving rain Tuesday afternoon, April 2, at Thomas Cutinella Memorial Field.

In the opening minutes of the second quarter, SWR freshman midfielder Madison Herr notched her hat trick on a penalty shot to put her team ahead 7-1. The Wildcats took the opportunity to rest some of their starters until the final buzzer sounded.

The win lifts the Wildcats to 1-2 in their division as the loss drops Kings Park to 0-3.

Both teams retake the field Friday, April 5, when Kings Park hosts Elwood-John Glenn at 5 p.m. and the Wildcats take on Westhampton in another home game at 4:45 p.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon 

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