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The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The East Islip boys lacrosse program gave up a home game to participate in the fundraiser. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The East Islip boys lacrosse program. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The Ward Melville Patriots during the event. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Spectator games. Photo by Bill Landon
The Ward Melville Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
The Ward Melville Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Spectator games. Photo by Bill Landon
The Ward Melville Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
The LAX OUT CANCER fundraising event at Shoreham-Wading River High School on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham’s Carter Rubin singing the National Anthem before the boys varsity game. Photo by Bill Landon
The SWR Wildcats hosted East Islip during the 15th annual LAX OUT CANCER benefit game. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats celebrate. Photo by Bill Landon
The SWR Wildcats during the 15th annual LAX OUT CANCER event. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats on the field. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats host East Islip during the 15th annual LAX OUT CANCER event. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats host East Islip in the 15th annual LAX OUT CANCER event. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon

An annual community philanthropic initiative recently returned for its latest installment.

Shoreham-Wading River High School hosted the 15th annual Lax Out Cancer fundraising event on Saturday, May 13. This community staple was organized by the lacrosse program in conjunction with the Wildcat Athletic Club and local businesses. The funds raised will help boost awareness while supporting four local families currently battling cancer.

The East Islip boys lacrosse team came to support the event, giving up a home game to help bolster the cause. The Ward Melville girls lacrosse team was also on hand, participating alongside SWR’s junior varsity teams and the Suffolk Police Athletic League.

There were games for the spectators, music and entertainment, silent auctions and apparel sales. The grills at the concession stand never cooled off.

Shoreham’s own Carter Rubin — season 19 winner of “The Voice” — sang a moving rendition of the National Anthem just before the varsity teams took the field.

The Wildcats took command early, holding off a late game surge and winning the game 14-5.

Contributions can be sent to Lax Out Cancer – SWRWAC at www.swrwac.org/?page_id=2478.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Shoreham-Wading River senior Lindsay Langella pushes up-field in a home game against Smithtown West. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West attack Isabella Dantuono looks for a cutter for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West senior attack Madison Driscoll pushes up-field for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West goalie Maribella Marciano with a monster save in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Bulls score.
Smithtown West midfielder Alexandra Given passes in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West attack Ashlyn Renkowski looks for an open shooter for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West midfielder Kate Theofield looks for a cutter in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West midfielder Alexandra Given passes in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West attack Isabella Dantuono drives from behind the cage for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West attack Isabella Dantuono splits the pipes for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West attack Ashlyn Renkowski looks for an open shooter for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West senior attack Madison Driscoll pushes up-field for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Wildcats score. Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore attack Grayce Kitchen looks for a cutter in a home game against Smithtown West. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River senior midfielder GraceAnn Leonard looks for a cutter in a home game against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River midfielder Madison Herr scores in a home game against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River midfielder Madison Herr breaks free in a home game against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Abigail Beran fires at the cage in a home game against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River midfielder Madison Herr grabs a loose ball in a home game against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats score. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River attack Charlotte Erb breaks free in a home game against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River attack Hailey Lewkovich splits the pipes in a home game against Smithtown West. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore attack Grayce Kitchen looks for a cutter in a home game against Smithtown West. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River senior Abigail Beran passes in a home game against Smithtown West. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River attack Hailey Lewkovich clears the ball from behind the cage in a home game against Smithtown West. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West attack Giana D’Amico pushes up-field for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown West midfielder Jolie Schiavo grabs a loose ball for the Bulls in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River. Bill Landon photo
Senior night at Shoreham-Wading River High School. Bill Landon photo

The Wildcats of Shoreham-Wading River, protecting a three-goal lead to open the second half, scored on their first possession to break out to an 8-4 lead against the Bulls of Smithtown West at Thomas Cutinella Memorial Field in a Division II matchup April 21.

It looked as if the Wildcats would cruise the rest of the way, but the Bulls saw it differently as they chipped away at the deficit when Isabella Dantuono with seven minutes left in regulation scored off an assist from Alyssa Lorefice to trail 8-7. Charlotte Erb’s shot on goal stretched the net for the insurance goal for the Wildcats with six minutes left when Dantuono buried her fourth goal of the game to trail 9-8 at the three-minute mark. Shoreham-Wading River was able to hold on letting the clock unwind for the victory.

Shoreham-Wading River senior GraceAnn Leonard topped the scoring chart for the Wildcats with an assist and three goals. Teammates Reese Marcario had two assists with Grayce Kitchen scoring twice. Kamryn Osik had two saves on the day.

Isabella Dantuono scored four goals along with an assist for Smithtown West and Alyssa Lorefice had two assists and two goals. Goalie Maribella Marciano stopped eight shots on goal.

The win lifts the Wildcats division record to 5-3 while the loss drops the Bulls to 4-4.

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Shoreham-Wading River senior Steven Cain looks inside. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River midfielder Liam Kershis shoots. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Alec Gregorek scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior William Miller at “X” in a home game. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River goalie Jaden Galfano clears the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Ryan Herr looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Kieran Clifford clears the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River midfielder Liam Kershis scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River midfielder Liam Kershis from behind the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River midfielder Liam Kershis scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Steven Cain fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Alec Gregorek scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats win. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Alec Gregorek fires at the cage. Photo by Bill Landon
It was a wet one. Photo by Bill Landon

It was wind-driven rain that soaked Thomas Cutinella Memorial Field Saturday morning, April 1, but the weather didn’t hamper Shoreham-Wading River’s surge toward the cage, where the Wildcats dispatched the Lions of West Islip 18-4.

Senior Alec Gregorek topped the scoring chart for the Wildcats with eight goals and two assists, and teammate Liam Kershis stretched the net six times along with an assist. Steven Cain, a senior, also found the back of the cage along with four assists. And Jaden Galfano had 10 stops in net in this Div. II lacrosse matchup.

The win lifts Shoreham-Wading River to 2-0, having defeated Harborfields in the season opener. The cats will retake the field Wednesday, April 5, with another home game against Kings Park. Gametime is slated for 3:30 p.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon



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Shoreham-Wading River senior GraceAnn Leonard lays up for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Colleen Ohrtman nails a three-pointer. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Annie Sheehan shoots from the corner. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Sophie Costello shoots two. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior GraceAnn Leonard lays up for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior GraceAnn Leonard scores from the paint. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Sophie Costello scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Sophie Costello drives the lane. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Juliana Mahan with a put-back. Photo by Bill Landon
Rebound. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Colleen Ohrtman banks two. Photo by Bill Landon
Loose ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Juliana Mahan goes low for possession. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore Grayce Kitchen shoots from the corner. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore Alyssa Bell drives the lane. Photo by Bill Landon

In a historic first visit to the Long Island Class A Championship, the Shoreham-Wading River Wildcats girls basketball team led by a single point with two seconds left in regulation.

However, Manhasset’s Caitlin Barrett went to the foul line, shooting two. Barrett missed the first but hit the second to tie the game at 45-all, forcing overtime.

The Wildcats trailed by three points in the opening minute of the four-minute overtime period. Manhasset was able to contain the Wildcats’ potent offensive pressure, edging ahead to win the game 58-51 at Farmingdale State College on Saturday, March 11.

Senior Sophie Costello led her team in scoring with 18 points. Seniors GraceAnn Leonard and Colleen Ohrtman scored 11 points, and senior Annie Sheehan netted six.

The Wildcats conclude their 2022-23 campaign as Suffolk County Class A champions with an impressive 24-2 record.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Victory. Photo by Bill Landon
Victory. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Juliana Mahan banks two of her team-high 18 points. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Sophie Costello takes flight. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior GraceAnn Leonard scores two. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Colleen Ohrtman drains a three-pointer. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Juliana Mahan with another put back. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior GraceAnn Leonard scores two. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior GraceAnn Leonard scores two for the Wildcats in the Suffolk Class A semi-final playoff game against West Babylon. Bill Landon photo
Rebound. Photo by Bill Landon
GraceAnn Leonard shoots from downtown. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Juliana Mahan banks two. Photo by Bill Landon
Annie Sheehan scores. Photo by Bill Landon
GraceAnn Leonard goes to the basket. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Annie Sheehan lays up for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Juliana Mahan with the rebound. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Colleen Ohrtman drains a three-pointer. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Sophie Costello nails a three. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Juliana Mahan with another put back. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Sophie Costello drives the lane. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Annie Sheehan splits two defenders. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Juliana Mahan with a put back. Photo by Bill Landon
Annie Sheehan shoots. Photo by Bill Landon
GraceAnn Leonard goes to the basket for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon

Shoreham-Wading River survived a late game surge from the Eagles of West Babylon when junior Juliana Mahan scored from the paint to put her team ahead 53-51 in the final seconds of the Suffolk Class A semifinal on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Centereach High School.

West Babylon had the final possession of the game. But with three seconds left, the Eagles could not get a shot off, sending the Wildcats to the county championship.

Mahan led the Wildcats in scoring with 18 points. GraceAnn Leonard followed with 11, and teammates Colleen Ohrtman and Annie Sheehan each netted eight points.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Shoreham-Wading River senior GraceAnn Leonard lays up for two in a road game against Miller Place. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Sophie Costello sets the play for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place junior Sophia Ingenito boxes out Annie Sheehan. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore Grayce Kitchen fast breaks for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore Reese Marcario looks for an open shooter as Grace Flammia defends. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Kelsey Hughes shoots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ava Ziccinelli boxes out Anabel Keegan in a league IV matchup Jan. 30. Credit: Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Annie Sheehan scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Kathryn Doherty drives the lane in a home game against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Evelyn Enriquez pushes up-court in a home game against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Renee Stocken scores for the Panthers. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place sophomore Brook Callahan drives the baseline. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place junior Grace Flammia lets a three-pointer fly. Photo by Bill Landon

The Shoreham-Wading River girls basketball team, at 17-0, is the only team in Suffolk County that has yet to lose a game this season. 

The Wildcats visited Miller Place on Monday, Jan. 30, looking to keep their perfect record intact. And they did just that, surging ahead by 25 points in the first eight minutes of play, then closing out the game with a 65-20 victory over the Panthers.

SWR head coach Adam Lievre pulled his starters six minutes in, but the roster’s depth made itself known. The Wildcats continued piling on points as the Panthers struggled to keep pace. Lievre had to temper his non-starters — eager to score varsity points — to curb the scoring fest. 

With two games remaining in the regular season, the Wildcats have positioned themselves as the top-seeded team going into postseason play, which begins Feb. 14.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Jump ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Hannah Ellis drives the lane. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Maria Stamatopoulos shoots. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Annie Sheehan drives to the basket. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Hannah Ellis lets a three-pointer fly. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior GraceAnn Leonard lays up for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Mia Fernandes and Haylie Abrams look for the rebound. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Annie Sheehan drives the lane for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Lindsay Radman and Kelsey Hughes look for the rebound. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Mia Fernandes fights her way to the rim. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Kyra Allgaier fights her way to the rim. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Hannah Ellis takes flight. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Hannah Ellis fights her way to the rim. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Kyra Allgaier boxes out GraceAnn Leonard. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Sophie Costello drives the lane. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Mia Fernandes fights her way to the rim. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Colleen Ohrtman nails another triple for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Jalynn Kirschenheuter drains a three-pointer. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Colleen Ohrtman nails a triple. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue’s Lindsay Radman drives to the basket. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Juliana Mahan scores for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Sophie Costello scores for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon

The Comsewogue Warriors had their hands full when the undefeated Wildcats of Shoreham-Wading River came knocking Friday, Jan. 13, in a Div. IV matchup.

Looking to keep their perfect record intact, the Wildcats did just that. Their success hinged upon the senior quartet of Sophie Costello, GraceAnn Leonard, Colleen Ohrtman and Annie Sheehan, who put on a scoring fest to win the game, 86-21. 

Comsewogue’s Jalynn Kirschenheuter did what she’s done all season. A long-range scoring threat, she drained three triples and two free throws for 11 points, and Hannah Ellis banked eight.

The win lifts SWR to 6-0 in league and 13-0 overall. The Wildcats now look to overtake Westhampton for the top spot in the division.

The Warriors — at 5-2 in league, 6-4 overall — are back in action Wednesday, Jan. 18, with a road game against Mount Sinai. The Wildcats retake the court Monday, Jan. 16, when they host Miller Place. Both games tip off at 4:45 p.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Shoreham-Wading River senior Kelsey Hughes shoots. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Sophie Costello drives the lane. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior GraceAnn Leonard lays up for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore Haylie Abrams fights for the rebound. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore Haylie Abrams looks for the rebound. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Sophie Costello shoots. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior GraceAnn Leonard lays up for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Sophie Costello looks for an open lane. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Annie Sheehan drives the lane. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Sophie Costello drives the lane. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Sophie Costello lays it up. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Annie Sheehan looks for a rebound. Photo by Bill Landon

Center Moriches sputtered against the swarming defense of Shoreham-Wading River during a non-league basketball game on Monday, Nov. 28.

The Wildcats took a 14-point lead by halftime. Seniors Sophie Costello topped the scoring chart for the Wildcats with 17 points, GraceAnn Leonard banked 13 and Colleen Ohrtman netted 8 in the 50-31 home victory. 

The Wildcats notched their second win in as many games with three more non-league contests to go. They’ll face Sachem East, Newfield and William Floyd before league play begins. 

The Wildcats open their league season on Tuesday, Dec. 13, when they host Hampton Bays at 4:30 p.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Kings Park wide receiver Sam Myung bolts through an opening in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River Oct. 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River wide receiver Liam Kershis jets down the sideline for the score in the Wildcats homecoming game against Kings Park. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River wide receiver Liam Kershis with an acrobatic one-handed catch in the Wildcats homecoming game against Kings Park. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park coach. Bill Landon photo
Touchdown Kings Park. Photo by Bill Landon
Touchdown Kyle Weeks. Bill Landon photo
Touchdown Kings Park. Bill Landon
Kings Park wide receiver Declan O’Melia saunters into the endzone untouched in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River Oct. 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park wide receiver Declan O’Melia hauls in a 23-yarder from Kyle Weeks in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River Oct. 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park quarterback Kyle Weeks throws over the middle in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River Oct. 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park quarterback Kyle Weeks stiff arms a Wildcat defender in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River Oct. 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River Wide receiver Will Hart comes down with the TD catch for the Wildcats in their homecoming game against Kings Park. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore Michael Casey powers his way up-field in the Wildcats homecoming game against Kings Park. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore Michael Casey looks upfield in the Wildcats homecoming game against Kings Park. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River wide receiver Michael Casey looks for an opening in the Wildcats homecoming game against Kings Park. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park quarterback Kyle Weeks throws a screen pass in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River Oct. 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Just off the fingertips. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park quarterback Kyle Weeks looks for an open receiver in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River Oct. 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats cheer. Bill Landon photo
Sam Palmer splits the uprights for the Wildcats in their homecoming game against Kings Park. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River quarterback Dylan Zahn rifles one over the middle in the Wildcats homecoming game against Kings Park. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River wide receiver Kiernan Clifford drags a defender in the Wildcats homecoming game against Kings Park. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River wide receiver Kiernan Clifford drags a defender in the Wildcats homecoming game against Kings Park. Bill Landon photo
Wildcats. Bill Landon
Wildcats timeout. Credit: Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River quarterback Dylan Zahn throws over the middle in the Wildcats homecoming game against Kings Park. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park quarterback Kyle Weeks throws deep in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River Oct. 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park senior tail-back Mark Griffin powers his way up-field in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River Oct. 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River junior Liam Kershis fields the kickoff in the Wildcats homecoming game against Kings Park. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park quarterback Kyle Weeks saunters into the endzone for the touchdown in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River Oct. 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park quarterback Kyle Weeks breaks free in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River Oct. 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park senior tail-back Mark Griffin follows lead blocking in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River Oct. 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River head coach Aden Smith. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park corner back John Flynn with the kickoff catch against Shoreham-Wading River Oct. 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Bill Landon photo
Wildcats. Landon photo
Wildcats. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River junior Daniel Greene turns upfield in the Wildcats homecoming game against Kings Park. Bill Landon photo
Timeout. Landon photo
Timeout Wildcats. Bill Landon photo
Kings Park senior Scott McConville scores on a 69-yard pass play from Kyle Weeks in a road game against Shoreham-Wading River Oct. 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park corner back John Flynn splits a pair of Wildcat defenders in a Div IV road game Oct. 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Kings Park corner back John Flynn with the kickoff return against Shoreham-Wading River Oct. 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River running back Liam Kershis turns upfield in the Wildcats homecoming game against Kings Park. Bill Landon photo
Shoreham-Wading River wide receiver Michael Casey turns upfield in the Wildcats homecoming game against Kings Park. Bill Landon photo
Wildcats take the field in their homecoming game against Kings Park Oct 15. Bill Landon photo
Wildcats take the field in their homecoming game against Kings Park Oct 15. Bill Landon photo

 

Leading 27-15 after three quarters of play, the Shoreham-Wading River Wildcats looked for a win in their homecoming football game on Saturday, Oct. 15, against Kings Park, but the Kingsmen had other ideas.

Kings Park quarterback Kyles Weeks was the offensive spark in the final 12 minutes of play, orchestrating a 29-point fourth quarter explosion that rained on the Wildcats homecoming parade to win it, 44-33.

Weeks hit wide receiver Declan O’Melia on an 89-yard pass play for the score with 7:22 left in regulation. Then, Weeks, on a keeper, punched his way in for the score to retake the lead with four minutes left.

Shoreham Wading River quarterback Dylan Zahn answered with a touchdown strike to Liam Kershis. With Sam Palmer’s foot, the Wildcats retook the lead, 33-30, with two minutes left. 

From there it was all Weeks, who aired one out for a 40-yard pass completion, then found the endzone on a keeper where the Kingsmen edged ahead, 37-33. 

A Kings Park cornerback then intercepted a Wildcat pass and ran it back 56 yards for the score, and Alex Squillacioti’s successful point after attempt put the Kingsmen out front 44-33 for the final score of the game.

Zahn threw for three touchdowns and rushed for another, and sophomore cornerback Michael Casey had two interceptions for the Wildcats.

The win lifts Kings Park to 5-1 in the division, and the loss drops the Wildcats to 3-3 with one game remaining before postseason play begins.

Shoreham-Wading River retakes the field Friday, Oct. 21, in their final game of the regular season where they’ll host Mount Sinai in a must-win game. Kickoff is 6 p.m.

Kings Park will also be back in action Friday, Oct. 21, solidly positioned in the playoff picture, and will host Babylon. Game time is slated for 6:30 p.m.

— 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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