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Ward Melville senior Siena Hart drives the lane for the Patriots in a home game against Commack Jan 24. Credit: Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Paige Carroll attempts to block Jordan DiPrima’s shot in a league II matchup Jan 24. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack’s Maya Kahn boxes out Siena Hart in a league II matchup Jan 24. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack’s Maya Kahn attempts to block Courtney Quinn’s shot in a league II matchup Jan 24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Kyra Giannelli looks for an open lane for the Patriots in a home game against Commack. Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Kayla Gioffre with a two handed lay up for the Patriots in a home game against Commack Jan 24. Credit: Bill Landon
Sophomore forward Kaitlyn Lawrence drives the lane for the Patriots in a home game against Commack. Bill Landon
Commack junior Julia Greek shoots for the Patriots in a road game against Ward Melville Jan 24. Bill Landon photo
Commack junior Julia Greek drives the baseline for the Patriots in a road game against Ward Melville Jan 24. Bill Landon photo
Commack junior Fiona Kernaghan battles her way to the rim in a road game against Ward Melville Jan 24. Bill Landon photo
Commack junior Fiona Kernaghan drives to the basket in a road game against Ward Melville Jan 24. Bill Landon photo
Deanna Pagliaro boxes out Paige Carroll in a league II matchup Jan 24. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack junior Deanna Pagliaro boxes out Emma Bradshaw in a league II matchup Jan 24. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack’s Daphne Koutsoukos and Kaitlyn Lawrence look for the rebound in a league II matchup Jan 24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Courtney Quinn defends for the Patriots in a home game against Commack. Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Courtney Quinn saves an errant pass for the Patriots in a home game against Commack. Bill Landon

Ward Melville kept pace with the visiting Commack Cougars, tied at 14 all going into the halftime break, but Commack dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Patriots to surge to a 12-point lead. The Patriots unable to answer the Commack offense onslaught fell to the Cougars, 48-35, in the League II matchup Jan. 24.

Fiona Kernaghan led the way for the Cougars with 17 points, and Jordan DiPrima banked 13, while Deanna Pagliaro netted eight. The Patriots Julia Greek scored two triples, four from the floor and a free throw leading her team with 15 points.

The win lifts the Cougars to 8-2 in league, 11-5 overall, and the loss drops the Patriots to 6-4, 9-5 overall. 

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Ward Melville senior Tommy Ribaudo with the jumper for the Patriots in a league II matchup at home against Bay Shore. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Tommy Ribaudo muscles his way to the rim for the Patriots in a league II matchup at home against Bay Shore. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Tommy Ribaudo drives the lane for the Patriots in a league II matchup at home against Bay Shore. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Tommy Ribaudo drives the baseline for the Patriots in a league II matchup at home against Bay Shore. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Tommy Engel takes flight scoring two of his 16 points for the Patriots at home against Bay Shore Jan 11. Photo by Bill Landon
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Ward Melville senior Michael Dargan lays up for two for the Patriots at home against Bay Shore Jan 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore forward Lorenzo Beaton banks two for the Patriots at home against Bay Shore Jan 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore KJ Anderson lays up for two for the Patriots at home against Bay Shore Jan 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore KJ Anderson lays up for two for the Patriots at home against Bay Shore Jan 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore KJ Anderson battles under the boards for the Patriots at home against Bay Shore Jan 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Josh Horvath with a put back for the Patriots at home against Bay Shore Jan 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Josh Horvath looks for the rebound at home against Bay Shore Jan 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Josh Horvath with the rebound for the Patriots at home against Bay Shore Jan 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior forward Frank Carroll looks for the rebound for the Patriots at home against Bay Shore Jan 11. Photo by Bill Landon

Once again Ward Melville senior Tommy Engel led his team in scoring in a League II matchup against Bay Shore, scoring 16 points for a 59-49 victory at home Jan. 11.

Teammates Tommy Ribaudo and KJ Anderson each scored 12 points apiece and Lorenzo Beaton banked seven. Seniors Frank Carroll, Michael Dargan and Josh Horvath netted four points each. The win lifts the Patriots to 5-1 in the league, 10-2 overall. Ward Melville is one game behind Northport who sits atop the leaderboard.

The Patriots are back in action Jan. 14 with a road game against Walt Whitman. Game time is 7 p.m.

 

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Ward Melville senior forward Frank Carroll lays up for two in a home game against Lindenhurst Dec 17. Bill Landon
Ward Melville head coach Alex Piccirillo confers with Michael Dargan in a home game against Lindenhurst Dec 17. Bill Landon
Dylan Moore goes to the rim for the Patriots in a league II home game against Lindenhurst. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore Lorenzo Beaton with a put back for the Patriots at home against Lindenhurst. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Jordan Goddard nails a triple for the Patriots in a league II home game against Lindenhurst. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Tommy Engel banks 2 of his 27 points at home against Lindenhurst Dec 17. Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Ben Sano shoots for the Patriots in a 71-28 victory over Lindenhurst Dec 17. Bill Landon
Dylan Moore looks for the rebound for the Patriots in a league II home game against Lindenhurst. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore Lorenzo Beaton lays up for two for the Patriots at home against Lindenhurst. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville center Josh Horvath scores in a league II matchup at home against Lindenhurst Dec 17. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Josh Horvath with the put back for the Patriots in a league II matchup at home against Lindenhurst Dec 17. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville center Josh Horvath looks for the rebound in a league II matchup at home against Lindenhurst Dec 17. Photo by Bill Landon
Dylan Moore battles in the paint for the Patriots in a League II home game against Lindenhurst. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Michael Dargan drains a three-pointer Dec 17. Landon
Ward Melville senior Tim Chu lets a three pointer fly at home against Lindenhurst Dec 17. Credit Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Tommy Ribaudo scores for the Patriots in a league II home game against Lindenhurst. Bill Landon
Frank Carroll goes to the rim for the Patriots in a home game against Lindenhurst Dec 17. Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Tommy Ribaudo shoots for the Patriots in a league II home game against Lindenhurst. Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Tommy Ribaudo lays out for the shot in a league II home game against Lindenhurst. Bill Landon photo

It was Tommy Engel who had the hot hand for the Patriots and scored seemingly from anywhere on the floor as the senior forward banked a team high 27 points for Ward Melville in a 71-28 victory over Lindenhurst. Engel drained seven three-pointers and netted three field goals to lead his team in the League II home game Dec 17.

Senior Frank Carroll banked five from the floor and one from the line for 11 points, and Lorenzo Beaton scored seven. The win lifts the Patriots to 2-0 in league, 6-0 overall. 

The Patriots are back in action with a road game against Commack Dec 22. Tip-off is at 6:45 p.m. 

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Ward Melville senior forward Siena Hart scores for the Patriots in a league II matchup at home against Connetquot. Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior forward Siena Hart rebounds for the Patriots in a league II matchup at home against Connetquot. Bill Landon
Sophomore forward Paige Carroll battles under the board for the Patriots in a league II matchup at home against Connetquot. Bill Landon
Sophomore forward Paige Carroll with a field goal for the Patriots in a league II matchup at home against Connetquot. Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Kyra Giannelli lays up for two for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Kyra Giannelli looks for the rebound for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Julia Greek lays up for two for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Julia Greek drains a three pointer for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Julia Greek drains a three pointer for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Photo by Bill Landon
8th grader Jocelyn McCrain drives the lane for the Patriots in a league II matchup at home against Connetquot. Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Gianna Hogan scores for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Gianna Hogan drives the baseline for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Gianna Hogan gets a shot off for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Freshman forward Emma Bradshaw lays up for two for the Patriots at home against Connetquot Dec 13. Credit: Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Courtney Quinn from the charity stripe for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Courtney Quinn lays up for two for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Courtney Quinn battles down low shoots for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Catie Edson shoots for two for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Catie Edson shoots for two for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot Dec 13. Bill Landon photo

It was all Julia Greek for the Patriots in a League II matchup at home against Connetquot where the junior point guard hit four out of five three-pointers in the first eight minutes of play to put Ward Melville up 21 points. With a 30-point lead to open the fourth quarter, Ward Melville head coach Jamie Edson spelled his starters and flushed the Patriot bench, where 12 different plays scored in the 61-22 rout.

Greek tallied six treys, four field goals and a free throw for a team high 27 points in the Patriots’ league opener Dec 13. Ward Melville junior Gianna Hogan netted seven points, and seniore Siena Hart and freshman Emma Bradshaw banked four points apiece. The win lifts the Patriots to 1-0 in league 4-1 overall in this early season.

Ward Melville retakes the court with a road game against Lindenhurst Dec. 17 with a 5 p.m. start.

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Ward Melville junior Mackenzie Heaney sets the play for the Patriots at home against Connetquot. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Siena Hart with a kill shot in a home playoff game against Connetquot Oct 27. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Kayla Gioffre with a return for the Patriots in the Class AA opening round of the playoffs Oct 27. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Emma Zwycewicz from service in the Class AA opening round of the playoffs Oct 27. Bill Landon photo
Bailee Williams a Ward Melville junior at net in a home playoff game against Connetquot Oct 27. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Kayla Gioffre keeps the ball in play for the Patriots in the Class AA opening round of the playoffs Oct 27. Bill Landon photo
Bailee Williams a Ward Melville junior at net in a home playoff game against Connetquot Oct 27. Bill Landon photo
Anne Gursky a Ward Melville senior sets the play for the Patriots in the Class AA opening round of the playoffs Oct 27. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville freshman Emma Bradshaw from the service line for the Patriots at home against Connetquot. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Bailee Williams from service in a home playoff game against Connetquot Oct 27. Bill Landon photo
Bailee Williams and Emma Bradshaw at net in a home playoff game against Connetquot Oct 27. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Siena Hart battles at net in the Class AA opening round of the playoffs Oct 27. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Emma Zwycewicz from service in the Class AA opening round of the playoffs Oct 27. Bill Landon photo
Anne Gursky a Ward Melville senior sets the play for the Patriots in the Class AA opening round of the playoffs Oct 27. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Kayla Gioffre keeps the ball in play for the Patriots in the Class AA opening round of the playoffs Oct 27. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Anne Gursky with a return for the Patriots in a home playoff game against Connetquot Oct 27. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville freshman Emma Bradshaw with a return for the Patriots at home against Connetquot. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Mackenzie Heaney sets the play for the Patriots at home against Connetquot. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore Kelsey McCaffrey tips the ball at net in a home playoff game against Connetquot Oct 27. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Siena Hart digs one out for the Patriots in the Class AA opening round of the playoffs Oct 27. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville freshman Emma Bradshaw from the service line for the Patriots at home against Connetquot. Photo by Bill Landon
Emma Bradshaw the freshman spikes the ball for the Patriots at home against Connetquot. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Mackenzie Heaney sets the play for the Patriots at home against Connetquot. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Kayla Gioffre keeps the ball in play for the Patriots in the Class AA opening round of the playoffs Oct 27. Bill Landon photo
Bailee Williams a Ward Melville junior at net in a home playoff game against Connetquot Oct 27. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Siena Hart battles at net in the Class AA opening round of the playoffs Oct 27. Bill Landon photo
Emma Bradshaw the freshman with a kill shot for the Patriots at home against Connetquot. Photo by Bill Landon

The Patriots of Ward Melville, the No.3 seed in girls volleyball, enjoyed a bye week in the Class AA playoff bracket when they faced Connetquot, the No. 6 seed, at home Oct. 27.

The rest didn’t help as the T-Birds eliminated Ward Melville in three straight sets. The Patriots led by eight points in the opener before Connetquot nipped away and tied the game at 14 before winning it, 25-23. The Patriots fell flat in the second match falling, 25-14,  and staring at the brink of elimination. The T-Birds finished what they started by winning the third set, 25-21, to advance to the semi-final round Oct. 29.

Ward Melville concluded their 2021 campaign with a 11-1 League I record and 14-2 overall.

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Ward Melville junior Nick Gaffney out of the backfield for the Patriots Oct 22. Photo by Bill Landon
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Ward Melville junior Nick Gaffney out of the backfield for the Patriots Oct 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Ethan Buscaglia punts the ball in a home game against Bay Shore Oct 22. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Trevor Murray finds a hole for the Patriots Oct 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior quarterback Chris Prussen on a keeper at home against Bay Shore Oct 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior quarterback Chris Prussen throws deep against Bay Shore Oct 22. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

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The Ward Melville Patriots steamrolled over visiting Bay Shore in a 41-0 rout at home Oct. 22. It started when wide receiver Nolan Fontana punched in from 6 yards out for the opening score. Senior quarterback Chris Prussen ripped a 42-yarder to find the endzone at the 3:38 mark of the 1st quarter and with Jackson Weber’s foot, led 14-0. Nick Gaffney answered the call in the 2nd quarter with a pair of short yardage touchdowns to lead 28-0 at the half. At the 8-minute mark in the 3rd Gaffney struck again with a short run for the score to put the Patriots out front 34-0. Running back Jack Woodworth sealed the deal with a late game 10-yard run for six and with Weber’s kick completed the 41-0 shutout.  

Prussen led his team in yardage with 111 yards on 8 attempts and Gaffney covered 86 yards on 11 carries. 

The win lifts the Patriots to 5-2. The team  will play their regular season finale on the road against William Floyd. 

 Photos by Bill Landon

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Ward Melville junior Carlo Fontanini battles at net for the Patriots Oct. 14. Credit: Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Dylan Fagan from the service line for the Patriots Oct. 14. Credit: Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Dylan Fagan puts the ball in play for the Patriots Oct. 14. Credit: Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Dylan Fagan with a kill shot for the Patriots Oct. 14. Credit: Bill Landon
Outside hitter Jaron Popp keeps the ball in play for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot. Photo by Bill Landon
Outside hitter Jaron Popp from the service line for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot. Photo by Bill Landon
Outside hitter Jaron Popp from the service line for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot. Photo by Bill Landon
Outside hitter Jaron Popp battles at net for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore KJ Anderson with a block at net in a home game against Connetquot. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore KJ Anderson with a block at net in a home game against Connetquot. Photo by Bill Landon
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Ward Melville junior Richie Ragonese keeps the ball in play for the Patriots Oct. 14. Credit: Bill Landon
Richie Ragonese sets up the play for the Patriots Oct. 14. Credit: Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore Shawn Legge battles at net in a home game against Connetquot. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Timmy Chu from the service line for the Patriots at home against Connetquot Oct. 14. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Timmy Chu sets the play for the Patriots at home against Connetquot Oct. 14. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Timmy Chu sets the play for the Patriots at home against Connetquot Oct. 14. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville co-captain Tommy Engel sets the ball for the Patriots at home against Connetquot Oct. 14. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Tommy Engel with a dig for the Patriots at home against Connetquot Oct. 14. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville libero Tommy Engel puts the ball in play for the Patriots at home against Connetquot Oct. 14. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville libero Tommy Engel puts the ball in play for the Patriots at home against Connetquot Oct. 14. Bill Landon photo

The Ward Melville boys volleyball team fought back in the second set Oct. 14 having to win by two, edging Connetquot, 27-25, but they lost the next two to drop the match, 3-1, at home.

The Patriots fell 25-21, 25-27, 25-23 and 25-17 in the Division I contest. The loss drops the Patriots to 5-5 with four games remaining before post season play.

Ward Melville retake the court Oct. 19 when they host Commack with a 4:30 p.m. start.

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A Riverhead defensive back breaks up a pass play intended for Trevor Murray in a Div. I matchup Sept 18. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior wide receiver Nolan Fontana turns up field for the Patriots in a Div. I matchup at Riverhead Sept 18. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Nick Gaffney bolts out of the backfield in a road game against Riverhead Sept 18. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Nick Gaffney drags punches through and opening in a road game against Riverhead Sept 18. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville runningback Nick Gaffney saunters into the end zone for the touchdown in a road game against Riverhead Sept 18. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville runningback Nick Gaffney lunges for extra yardage in a road game against Riverhead Sept 18. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Nick Gaffney drags a defender in a road game against Riverhead Sept 18. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville runningback Nick Gaffney sweeps out of the backfield in a road game against Riverhead Sept 18. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Nick Gaffney follows lead blocker Kevin Dolan in a road game against Riverhead Sept 18. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior cornerback Michael Gaine comes down with the interception for the Patriots in a road game against Riverhead Sept 18. Photo by Bill Landon
The Riverhead marching band plays from the stands in a Blue Waves home game against Ward Melville Sept 18. Photo by Bill Landon
The Riverhead marching band plays from the stands in a Blue Waves home game against Ward Melville Sept 18. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville wide receiver Lorenzo Velez celebrates after his 62-yard pass and run for a touchdown in a Div I matchup at Riverhead Sept 18. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior tackle Kevin Dolan lead blocks for the Patriots in a Div I matchup Sept 18. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville middle linebacker Joshua Rettig goes in for the tackle in a road game against Riverhead. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore wide receiver Jackson Weber goes up for the pass for the Patriots in a Div I matchup at Riverhead Sept 18. Photo by Bill Landon
Riverhead honor guard presents our nations colors Sept. 18. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior defensive end Dylan Moore (L) and senior outside linebacker Kevin Dolan contain the Riverhead running game in a Div. I matchup Sept 18. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior quarterback Chris Prussen breaks it to the outside for the Patriots in a road game against Riverhead. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior quarterback Chris Prussen goes the distance for the score in a 65 yard TD run in a road game against Riverhead. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior quarterback Chris Prussen throws deep for the Patriots in a road game against Riverhead. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior quarterback Chris Prussen throws deep for the Patriots in a road game against Riverhead. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior quarterback Chris Prussen follows lead blockers downfield for the Patriots in a road game against Riverhead. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior quarterback Chris Prussen fires downfield for the Patriots in a road game against Riverhead. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior quarterback Chris Prussen spots and opening for the Patriots in a road game against Riverhead. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville head coach Chris Boltrek just before kickoff against Riverhead Sept 18. Photo by Bill Landon

The Ward Melville Patriots overpowered Riverhead in a Division I matchup on the road shutting out the Blue Waves, 41-0, Sept 18.

Nick Gaffney got the call for the Patriots pounding out yardage carry after carry punching in on short yardage for the score. Ward Melville quarterback Chris Prussen connected with Lorenzo Velez on a 60-yard pass play, when Prussen followed on a keeper covering 65 yards for the score to put the Patriots out front 21-0. Andrew Weber connected on all three kicks. Ward Melville junior Andrew Belli found the end zone twice in the second half capped off by a 50-yard run as Nolan Fontana punched in on a 14-yard carry for your final score.

The Patriots retake the field with a home game against Sachem North Sept 24. Kickoff is schedule for 7 p.m.

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Ward Melville sophomore forward Samantha Ruffini with the throw in for the Patriots in their season opener Aug 30. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior co-captain Rachel Ehrlich with a shot on goal for the Patriots in their season opener against East Islip Aug 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior co-captain Rachel Ehrlich redirects for the Patriots in their season opener against East Islip Aug 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore forward Peyton Costello shoots in the Patriots season opener Aug 30. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore forward Peyton Costello centers the ball in the Patriots season opener Aug 30. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore forward Peyton Costello centers the ball in the Patriots season opener Aug 30. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore midfielder Marissa Tonic clears the ball in the Patriots season opener against East Islip Aug 30. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore midfielder Marissa Tonic with an outside pass in the Patriots season opener against East Islip Aug 30. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior co-captain Kate Ancona with a shot on goal for the Patriots in their season opener against East Islip Aug 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Emma Ward maneuvers mid field for the Patriots in their season opener Aug 30. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Emma Ward maneuvers mid field for the Patriots in their season opener Aug 30. Bill Landon photo
Sophomore forward EmiliaRetzlaff with a shot on goal for the Patriots in their season opener Aug 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore forward Emilia Retzlaff settles the ball for the Patriots in their season opener Aug 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore forward Emilia Retzlaff maneuvers midfield for the Patriots in their season opener Aug 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Midfielder Eliana Hamou centers the ball in the Patriots season opener Aug 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Midfielder Eliana Hamou battles midfield in the Patriots season opener Aug 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore midfielder Brooke Laine plays a corner kick for the Patriots in their season opener Aug 30. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore forward Amelia Pirozzi settles the ball in the Patriots season opener against East Islip Aug 30. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore forward Amelia Pirozzi clears the ball in the Patriots season opener Aug 30. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore forward Amelia Pirozzi runs down the ball in the Patriots season opener Aug 30. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior forward Abigail Foster centers the ball in the Patriots season opener against East Islip Aug 30. Bill Landon photo
Abigail Foster challenges and East Islip player for possession in the Patriots season opener Aug 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior forward Abigail Foster with a clearing pass in the Patriots season opener Aug 30. Bill Landon photo

Ward Melville’s girls soccer team finished last season atop the League II leader with a 9-0-1 record in an abbreviated COVID-shortened season to advance to the Suffolk Class AA final. The Patriots, No. 1 seed, faced Sachem East, the No. 3 seed,w and played to a 1-1 tie to share the Class AA title as co-champions.

Ward Melville opened their 2021 campaign at home where they hosted East Islip to kick off a full season the first time since 2019. After 80 minutes of regulation and two overtime periods, the results were the same, ending in a scoreless 0-0 tie in a non-league game Aug. 30. 

The Patriots are back in action Sept. 1 in another non-league matchup on the road against St. Anthony’s with a 7 p.m start before league play begins Sept. 4 on the road against Walt Whitman. Game time is 10 a.m.

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Full house. Bill Landon photo
Standing room only.
Tyler Flynn shoots for the Patriots in a playoff win against Bay Shore June 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Tyler Flynn fires at the cage for the Patriots in a playoff win against Bay Shore. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior midfielder James Araneo eyes a shot on goal for the Patriots at home June 11. Bill Landon photo
Stands are filled. Bill Landon photo
Christopher Simonton after a Patriot goal. Bill Landon photo
Patriots celebrate. Photo by Bill Landon
The crowds are back. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Christopher Simonton passes for the Patriots in a 7-3 playoff win at home June 11. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Zachary Licavoli with a save. Bill Landon photo
Senior midfielder Jason Flynn shoots for the Patriots in a playoff win against Bay Shore. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Christopher Simonton looks inside for the Patriots in a 7-3 playoff win at home June 11. Bill Landon photo
Patriots celebrate.
Ward Melville sophomore Nikolas Barbero looks for a cutter for the Patriots in a home game against Bay Shore. Photo by Bill Landon
Patriots celebrate. Photo by Bill Landon
Tyler Flynn gets ready to uncork one for the Patriots in a playoff win against Bay Shore. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Jason Flynn in traffic in a 7-3 playoff win over Bay Shore June 11. Bill Landon photo
Senior midfielder James Araneo’s shot on goal for the Patriots in a home playoff victory against Bay Shore June 11. Bill Landon photo
Full house.
The visiting Bay Shore fans.
Ward Melville senior Christopher Sohl with another faceoff grab for the Patriots in a 7-3 playoff win at home June 11. Bill Landon photo
Full house. Bill Landon photo
Crowd on their feet. Bill Landon photo
The Patriots home crowd.

Ward Melville — No. 4 seed — hosted Bay Shore — No. 5 — in Division I boys lacrosse playoff action where the Patriot defense shut the Marauders down in the second half for a 7-3 victory Jun. 11.

Ward Melville junior Tyler Flynn scored twice, and five different teammates each scored once. Protecting a 3-goal lead at the half, the Patriots defense allowed one goal in the final minute of the game.

The win lifts the Patriots to 12-3 on the season and advance to the semi-final round. Ward Melville expected to travel to Huntington to face the No. 1 seed, but Sachem North at No. 9 picked off the Blue Devils gifting the Patriots with another home playoff game Monday Jun. 14. Face-off is at 4 p.m.

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