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Ward Melville Freshman James Coffey drives the lane for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Jack Degen drives the lane for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Logan Seta scores for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Neelesh Raghurama shoots from the top of the key for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville freshman James Coffey lays up for two for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Timeout Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Eddie Shields scores for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Neelesh Raghurama hits for three for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Brennan Kurtz lays up for two for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Neelesh Raghurama banks two for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Neelesh Raghurama drives the lane for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

With six minutes left in the fourth quarter of a League II matchup between the Patriots of Ward Melville and the Sachem East Arrows, the game began anew with both teams deadlocked at 49-49.

Ward Melville senior Neelesh Raghurama did what he’s done all season, seemingly able to score from anywhere on the court and looking particularly comfortable from long range. Whether it was knocking down seven free throws, hitting a trio of three-pointers, or making three field goals, the senior topped the Patriots’ scoring chart with 22 points to lead his team to a 63-56 road victory Thursday night, Jan. 9.

Teammates Eddie Shields and Jack Degen scored 9 points each, while Logan Seta and James Coffey netted 8 points apiece, and Brennan Kurts added 7.

The win lifts the Patriots to 4-0 in league play and 9-3 overall, while the loss drops Sachem East to 5-6.

— Photos by Bill Landon 

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Jack Degen drives the lane for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack senior Zain Carvan scores for the Cougars. Photo by Bill Landon
Tyler Wilhelm banks two for the Cougars. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack sophomore Ryan Curcio drives the baseline in a road game against Ward Melville. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack sophomore Jonny Ehlers shoots in a road game against Ward Melville. Photo by Bill Landon
Tyler Wilhelm nails a three-pointer for the Cougars. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack sophomore Ryan Curcio drives to the baseline in a road game against Ward Melville. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Jack Salgado breaks up-court. Photo by Bill Landon
Freshman guard James Coffey breaks to the basket in a home game against Commack. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Neelesh Raghurama drives to the basket. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Logan Seta shoots for three. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

It was Ward Melville’s Neelesh Raghurama who set the tempo for the Patriots in a home game against Commack, where the senior guard seemed to be able to score at will.

Whether it was driving the lane, shooting from long distance or being error free at the charity stripe, Raghurama led his team with 8 field goals, two triples and three from the free throw line, for 25 points defeating Commack 60-44 on Dec.16. Teammates James Coffey, the freshman point guard, netted 15 points, and Logan Seta and Jack Degen banked 6 points apiece in the League II matchup.

Jonny Ehlers topped the scoring chart for the Cougars with 10 points and Tyler Wilhelm added 9.

The win lifts the Patriots to 3-3 in the early season, while the loss drops Commack to 2-3.

— Photos by Bill Landon 

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Ward Melville’s James Reilly drives the baseline in a home game against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East freshman JJ Polanco drives the baseline in a road game against Ward Melville. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East forward Zach Satchwill hits a three pointer in a road game against Ward Melville. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Neelesh Raghurama banks two in a home game against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s James Reilly battles in the paint in a home game against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Logan Seta (l) battles Devin Saxon for possession in a home game against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Neelesh Raghurama splits a pair of defenders in a home game against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon.
Ward Melville’s James Coffey lets a three-pointer fly in a home game against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon.
Smithtown East senior Nico Skartsiaris lays up for two in a road game against Ward Melville. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior John Armes hits a three pointer in a road game against Ward Melville. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior Nico Skartsiaris goes to the rim in a road game against Ward Melville. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior Gjon Lleshaj hits a three pointer in a road game against Ward Melville. Photo by Bill Landon
Craig O’Neill (l) powers his way to the rim for Smithtown East as Ward Melville’s Danny Cornish defends. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Logan Seta with a rebound in a home game against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon
Craig O’Neill drives the lane for the Bulls in a season opening win over Ward Melville. Photo by Bill Landon
Neelesh Raghurama lets a three-pointer fly in a home game against Smithtown East. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The Patriots of Ward Melville were no match for the visiting Bulls of Smithtown East in both teams’ season opener Saturday afternoon, where the Bulls broke out early in the opening quarter and never looked back, trampling the Patriots 77-39 in the non-league matchup Nov. 30.

Craig O’Neill, a junior, led the way for Smithtown East with seven field goals and five from the free-throw line for a team high of 19 points. Seniors Nico Skartsiaris netted 11 points, and Tom Fanning added 10.

Ward Melville senior Neelesh Raghurama topped the scoring chart for the Patriots, banking 10 points, and James Coffey, the freshman, notched nine.

Smithtown East retakes the court with another non-league game when they host William Floyd on Dec. 5 at 4 p.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Eddie Shields with a kill shot for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville boys basketball vs. Westhampton Beach 9/26/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville boys basketball vs. Westhampton Beach 9/26/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville boys basketball vs. Westhampton Beach 9/26/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville boys basketball vs. Westhampton Beach 9/26/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville boys basketball vs. Westhampton Beach 9/26/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville boys basketball vs. Westhampton Beach 9/26/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville boys basketball vs. Westhampton Beach 9/26/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville boys basketball vs. Westhampton Beach 9/26/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville boys basketball vs. Westhampton Beach 9/26/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Shaun Mischler from the service line. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville boys basketball vs. Westhampton Beach 9/26/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville boys basketball vs. Westhampton Beach 9/26/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville boys basketball vs. Westhampton Beach 9/26/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville boys basketball vs. Westhampton Beach 9/26/24. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The Ward Melville boys volleyball squad is on a hot streak with an undefeated record. The Patriots, the defending Long Island champions from last season, looked to put up another “W” when they hosted Westhampton, Thursday, Sept. 26. 

Returning outside hitter, senior Kyle Fagan, had a potent one-two punch with a vicious serve, coupled with a dominating performance at the net, that provided the spark for the Patriot offense.

Ward Melville looked a little unsteady in the first set, but despite falling behind in the third set, they ended up sweeping the Hurricanes 25-21, 25-16 and 25-15, for the victory. The Patriots followed up with a 3-1 win at Connetquot, Sept. 28, and stand at 7-0 in Division I.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Ward Melville junior Luke Kordic looks for the rebound in a road game against Central Islip. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Neelesh Raghurama nails a three-pointer in a road game against Central Islip. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior guard Jackson Weber drives the lane in a road game against Central Islip. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Luke Kordic with a free throw in a road game against Central Islip. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Luke Kordic battles his way to the rim in a road game against Central Islip. Photo by Bill Landon
Loose ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore Jack Salgado looks for the rebound in a road game against Central Islip. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Logan Seta shoots two for the Patriots in a road game against Central Islip. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior guard Luke Chitkara banks two for the Patriots in a road game against Central Islip. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Brennan Kurtz looks for the rebound in a road game against Central Islip. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Lorenzo Beaton gets mugged in the paint in a road game against Central Islip. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Neelesh Raghurama drains a triple against Central Islip. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior guard Luke Chitkara lets a three-pointer fly in a road game against Central Islip. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

When the Ward Melville Patriots traveled to winless Central Islip, it was a different kind of basketball game. It was clear three minutes in that the Patriots would prevail, but head coach Alex Piccirillo pulled most of his starters and throttled the offensive pressure. Leading by 13 points at 17-4 after the first quarter, Ward Melville ran down the 35-second shot clock to single digits the rest of the way so as not to run up the score.

The Patriots easily closed out the game with a 46-26 victory in the Feb. 1 Division I matchup.

Neelesh Raghurama drained four triples and a field goal for 14 points and Devin Lynch added 10. Luke Kordic netted seven points, Logan Seta and Lorenzo Beaton banked four points apiece.

After beating visiting Longwood 54-51 Feb. 5, the Patriots (now 8-6 league) find themselves in fourth place with two games remaining before playoff season begins.  

— Photos by Bill Landon 

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