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Max Nielsen at the pitcher’s mound June 4. Photo by John Dielman

The Ward Melville Patriots, the No. 1 seed in their league this year, completed a successful season in 2019.

The team made it to the Suffolk County finals but lost in game 3 to Connetquot. Coach Lou Petrucci said it was the third time the team went up against Connetquot in the finals.

Brady Doran heads to home base April 15. Photo by Bill Landon

For the spring 2019 season, Petrucci said it was difficult to name just one favorite game or play.

“Anytime a kid plays a high school baseball game on his home field, it’s a memorable game,” he said, adding it’s more about what the players take from the game.

It was a season where Max Nielsen, the only five-year player in Ward Melville history, struck out 18 batters in the Suffolk County semifinals. The stats are a Patriots record, according to Petrucci.

Among the accolades he garnered this year, the left-handed pitcher won the Suffolk County Baseball Coaches Association’s 52nd annual Carl Yastrzemski Award for Suffolk County’s top player. He is the third Patriots baseball player to win the coveted award in the last 12 years. Petrucci said, in the past, AJ Nunziato and current Mets pitcher Steven Matz have been among the winners. Nielsen was also named a member of Axcess Baseball’s All Decade Team 2010-2019 second team, and the SCBCA awarded him Suffolk County League 1 Most Valuable Player and All-County Selection, too.

Nielsen, who is already taking two classes at the University of Connecticut this summer, is modest about the awards.

“It’s an honor to receive them,” he said. “It’s all because of my teammates.”

Nielsen said the May 25 Suffolk Class AA elimination game against Commack stands out as a favorite for him. The pitcher, just back from an oblique injury, witnessed his teammate Matthew Franco hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the 6th with two outs and two strikes. The Patriots went on to win the game, 8-6.

If it weren’t for Petrucci, Nielsen said he wouldn’t be playing at his present level. He also credits his fellow teammates Brady Doran, Ethan Farino and Matthew Maurer for their hard work.

Ethan Farino takes a lead off first April 15. Photo by Bill Landon

“Without them, I don’t think we’d be in the position we were in this year,” Nielsen said.

The pitcher said the thing he will miss most about Ward Melville baseball is “playing with the kids I’ve been playing with since [ages] 8, 9, 10.”

Other Patriots racked in SCBCA awards including Farino for All-County, Doran and Maurer for All-League and Ryan Hynes for Academic All-League. Petrucci was the winner of League 1 Varsity Coach of the Year.

Petrucci said in addition to Nielsen playing for UConn, a few of the Patriots are moving on to play college baseball. Doran will play at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire; Farino at Marist College in Poughkeepsie; Maurer at Post University in Waterbury, Connecticut; Bryan Radzinsky at Immaculata University in Immaculata, Pennsylvania; and Patrick Schriffen at College of Old Westbury.

The coach said he thinks the players enjoyed playing baseball at Ward Melville.

“The kids gave their classmates, their parents and many people in the Three Village baseball community exciting baseball memories,” he said.

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The Patriots smell victory in an extra innings game at home against Sachem East May 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Kristina Maggiacomo makes an easy play at first for the out in a home game against Sachem East May 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore Makaela West makes the play in right field in an extra innings game against visiting Sachem East May 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Micayla O’Sullivan hits one deep in an extra innings game at home against Sachem East May 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Eighth-grader Alicea Pepitone looks to lay down the bunt for Ward Melville in an extra innings game at home against Sachem East May 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Maya Pena-Lobel hits a long ball straight away against Sachem East May 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville shortstop Maya Pena-Lobel throws the runner out at first at home against Sachem East May 16. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Lexi Sullivan slides safely home. Photo by Bill Landon

It’s been a long time since the Patriots softball team has made the playoffs and it all came down to the last game of the regular season at home against Sachem East on senior day.. It would take extra innings to decide the game but Ward Melville punched their ticket to make the postseason on a passed ball in the bottom of the ninth, winning the game, 8-7.

According to head coach Joseph Burger, the Patriots last postseason appearance was back in 2002. Ward Melville senior Kristina Maggiacomo went the distance for the win, pitching nine complete innings striking out six. Maggiacomo had two RBI’s on two hits and eighth-grader Alicea Pepitone drove in two runs on three hits.

At 8-8 in Suffolk league I, the Patriots will be a low seed and have their work cut out for them as there are four out-bracket games May 18 with the opening round of the playoffs Monday, May 20.

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Middle Country senior Sydney Juvelier gets checked by Patriot defender Meghan Lorenzen May 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior Sydney Juvelier fires at the cage May 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior midfielder Sydney Golini rips a shot on goal against Middle Country at home May 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior midfielder Sydney Golini pushes upfield against Middle Country at home May 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore midfielder Summer Agostino rips a shot on goal against Middle Country at home May 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior midfielder Sophie Alois pushes upfield in a 16-9 victory against Ward Melville May 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior keeper Samantha Tarpey deflects a shot for the save against the Mad Dogs at home May 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville Samantha Tarpey with a save in net against Middle Country at home May 10.Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country keeper Samantha Tarpey makes the save in a 16-9 victory against Ward Melville May 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior midfielder Lexi Reinhardt fires at the cage in a Division I matchup at home May 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Lexi Reinhardt drives towards the crease against the Mad Dogs at home May 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Kristin Quinn scores for the Patriots off a free position shot against the Mad Dogs May 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior attack Kristin Quinn gets a shot off down low amongst foud MC defenders May 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country eighth-grader Kate Timarky fires a shot at goalie Samantha Tarpey in a 16-9 victory against Ward Melville May 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country eighth-grader Kate Timarky looks for a cutter in a 16-9 victory against Ward Melville May 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country eighth-grader Kate Timarky fires a shot at goalie Samantha Tarpey in a 16-9 victory against Ward Melville May 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country’s Jennifer Barry and Ward Melville junior Sydney Golini battle for possession May 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Middle Country senior Jennifer Barry drills a shot on goal in a 16-9 victory against Ward Melville May 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Seniors Jennifer Barry and Courtney Carollo battle for possession at the draw May 10. Photo by Bill Landon
Seniors Jennifer Barry and Courtney Carollo battle for possession at the draw. Photo by Bill Landon

The Ward Melville girls lacrosse team kept pace with Middle Country for the first 25 minutes of play, but the Mad Dogs went on a scoring tear outscoring the Patriots 10 goals to 4, to put the game away, 16-9, in a Division I matchup May 10.

Jennifer Barry and Sophie Alois topped the scoring chart for the Mad Dogs with Barry’s two goals and four assists along with Alois’ assist and five goals. 

With the win, Middle Country wins the division with a record of 13-1, 14-2 overall. The Patriot loss is only their second of the season. They finished third with a 12-2 record one game behind Northport.

Both teams earned a bye in the opening round of the playoffs and are back in action May 20 where Middle Country will host the winner of the May 17 Sachem East vs. Bay Shore game, and the Patriots will be at home to take on either Sachem North or Smithtown West. Game times have yet to be determined.

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Commack senior Tyler Berozi wins at X in a road game against Ward Melville May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Steven Germain passes inside against Commack May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack sophomore midfielder Ryan Dalland resets in a game against Ward Melville May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack sophomore midfielder Ryan Dalland looks for a cutter in a game against Ward Melville May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Rocco Barbero takes to the air for a shot on goal against Commack May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Nicholas Troy dives to get a shot off against Commack May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack senior defenseman Matt Stogel clears the ball in a road game against Ward Melville May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack junior midfielder Joey Kim unloads at the goal in a road game against Ward Melville May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack senior attackman Jake Maguffin gets a shot off between two Patriot defenders in a road game against Ward Melville May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Jacob Brittman grabs a loose ball in a home game against Commack May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Jack Gillen unloads a shot on goal against Commack May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville long stickman Ethan Larson rips a shot at the cage in a home game against Commack May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville long stickman Ethan Larson winds up for shot at the cage in a home game against Commack May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack goalie Danny Goldman with another save against Ward Melville May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack goalie Danny Goldman with a save against Ward Melville May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack goalie Danny Goldman with a save against Ward Melville May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack goalie Danny Goldman with a save against Ward Melville May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack goalie Danny Goldman deflects a shot on goal at Ward Melville high school May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack celebrates after a score in a road game against Ward Melville May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack senior attackman Blake Behlen drives toward the crease in a road game against Ward Melville May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack senior attackman Blake Behlen tries to get a shot off in a road game against Ward Melville May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Arthur Berry rips a shot on goal against Commack May 3. Photo by Bill Landon
Commack senior Anthony Pititto looks for an opening game against Ward Melville May 3. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The Ward Melville Patriots boys lacrosse team led Commack from the opening faceoff taking a 10-4 lead at the half. The Cougars drew within three late in the third quarter before Ward Melville slammed the door outdistancing their opponents to take a 14-8 victory at home May 3.

Seniors Trey Berry and Dylan Pallonetti topped the scoring chart for the Patriots with Berry’s three goals and two assists, and Pallonetti finished with an assist and four goals.

Blake Behlen sat atop the leaderboard for the Cougars providing three assists and two goals, and teammate Joey Kim split the pipes three times.

On May 7, the Patriots beat William Floyd, 14-6. The win puts Ward Melville at 11-2, one game behind Smithtown West.

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Ward Melville senior Olivia Ross chips onto the green in a league match against Shoreham-Wading River April 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Mackenzie Gregory with a chip shot from the fairway in a league match against Shoreham-Wading River April 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore Julia Duca hits her second shot at Heatherwood Golf Club in match play against Shoreham-Wading River April 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Geena Geraci chips onto the green at Heatherwood Golf Club April 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River freshman Elizabeth Holden drains a putt on the eighth green at Heatherwood Golf Club, in match play against Ward Melville April 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Caroline Morgan, a three-year varsity golfer, finishes the ninth hole for Shoreham-Wading River in a League IV matchup against Ward Melville April 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Caroline Morgan sinks a putt for Shoreham-Wading River in a League IV matchup against Ward Melville April 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Caroline Morgan chips onto the green at Heatherwood Golf Club in match play against Ward Melville April 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore Annie Campbell sinks a put for Ward Melville in match play against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The Ward Melville girls golf team had a strong showing on the links at Heatherwood Golf Club in South Setauket against the Wildcats of Shoreham-Wading River as the Patriots won the League IV match play, 9-0, April 29.

The Wildcat golf program, formed just three years ago, struggles to find its first match win of the season after six rounds. The Patriots were 2-9 in the league May 1.

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Ward Melville first baseman Ryan Hynes makes the play against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Designated hitter Max Nielson rounds third base on his way home against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Designated hitter Max Nielson acknowledges the play from the coach in a League I matchup against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville second baseman Matt Maurer makes the throw to first in a League I matchup against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville second baseman Matt Maurer in a League I matchup against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville second baseman Matt Maurer makes the scoop in a League I matchup against Central Islip last year. The team was hoping for even better this year, before the spring season was cancelled. File photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville outfielder Matt Franco makes the catch in a League I matchup against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s James Merlino holds up at second base in a League I matchup against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s James Merlino takes a healthy lead off first in a League I matchup against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville short stop James Merlino scoops up a grounder in a League I matchup against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville short stop James Merlino turns and fires to first base in a League I matchup against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville centerfielder Jake Woods after fielding a deep shot throws to the infield against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville centerfielder Jake Woods rounds third base on his way home against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville centerfielder Jake Woods crushes the ball in a League I matchup against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville leftfielder Ethan Farino takes a healthy lead off first in a League I matchup against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville winning pitcher Chris Vivenzio throws from the mound against Central Islip in a League I matchup April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville winning pitcher Chris Vivenzio throws from the mound against Central Islip in a League I matchup April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville third baseman Brady Doran heads home against Central Islip in a League I matchup April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville third baseman Brady Doran takes a pitch against Central Islip in a League I matchup April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville third baseman Brady Doran rips one deep. Baseball could be coming back this summer. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville third baseman Brady Doran takes a pitch against Central Islip in a League I matchup April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville third baseman Brady Doran heads home against Central Islip in a League I matchup April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville third baseman Brady Doran slides safely into second against Central Islip in a League I matchup April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville catcher Anthony Pascale slides safely into second in a League I matchup against Central Islip April 15. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville catcher Anthony Pascale rips the cover off the ball against Central Islip in a League I matchup April 15. Photo by Bill Landon

The Ward Melville baseball team let its bats do the talking in a League I matchup against the Central Islip Musketeers where the Patriots cruised to a 12-2 victory April 15.

The Patriots scored two runs in the opening inning, four in the second and two more in the third before plating four more in the fourth to put the game away.

Third baseman Brady Doran was 2-2 at the plate with a pair of doubles and scored three times. Second baseman Matt Maurer was 2-4 and batted in four. Pitcher Chris Vivenzio got the win fanning 10 batters, allowing one hit.

The win, the first of a three-game series against the Musketeers, put the Patriots as of April 15 at 3-1 in the division and 5-1 overall for second place behind Patchogue-Medford. On April 16 the Patriots won 11-0 against Central Islip.

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Sophomore midfielder Summer Agostino passes to teammate Courtney Quinn a 9th grader in the Patriots 17-12 victory over Smithtown East at home March 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior attack Sophia DeNicola rips a shot at the cage for Smithtown East March 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East goalie Sandy Thervil makes the save against Ward Melville March 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Lexi Reinhardt rips a shot on goal against Smithtown East at home March 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Lexi Reinhardt gets checked by two Smithtown defenders in the Patriots 17-12 win at home March 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Lexi Reinhardt looks for an open cutter against Smithtown East at home March 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Lexi Reinhardt cuts inside in the Patriots 17-12 victory over Smithtown East at home March 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Lexi Reinhardt fires at the cage in the Patriots 17-12 victory over Smithtown East at home March 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Kristin Quinn rips a shot on goal in the Patriot 17-12 victory over visiting Smithtown East March 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior defender Kelsey O’Hare brings the ball out against Ward Melville March 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Julia Fabiano looks to pass inside against Smithtown East at home March 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior attack Isabella Costa sets up the play against Ward Melville March 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior attack Isabella Costa takes a shot at the pipes against Ward Melville March 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior midfielder Gabrielle Schneider passes the ball against Ward Melville March 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior Gabriella Schneider gets mugged in a game against Ward Melville March 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville sophomore Emma Elmen shoots from close range against Smithtown East at home March 29.. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Courtney Carollo looks for a cutter in the Patriots 17-12 victory over Smithtown East at home March 29.. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior midfielder Courtney Carollo fires at the cage scoring 1 of her 4 goals for the Patriots March 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East celebrates after scoring a goal against Ward Melville March 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville celebrates after scoring a goal against Smithtown East March 29. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East sophomore Alayna Costa draws a crowd against Ward Melville March 29. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

After the Ward Melville girls lacrosse team dominated the first half of the game outscoring Smithtown East by eight goals, the Bulls regrouped for the second half and drew within four goals twice before the Patriots dropped the hammer to put the game away, 17-12, at home March 29.

Ward Melville senior Courtney Carollo led the way with four goals and three assists, 10th grader Summer Agostino, followed with three goals and two assists, and senior Lexi Reinhardt had an assist and found the cage four times. Also pictured above center, two Patriots celebrate a score against the Bulls.

Smithtown East senior midfielder Gabrielle Schneider topped the charts for the Bulls with three assists and two goals, sophomore Alayna Costa split the pipes four times, and her older sister Isabella Costa had two assists and two goals.

As of April 1, the win puts the Patriots at 1-1, and the loss drops Smithtown East 2-1 in Division I.

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Steven Germain, a Ward Melville junior, fires at the cage in a Patriots one-goal victory against visiting Sachem East March 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Steven Germain, a Ward Melville junior, fires at the cage in a Patriots one-goal victory against visiting Sachem East March 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocco Barbero, a Ward Melville junior, fires at the cage in a Patriots one-goal victory against visiting Sachem East March 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville long stickman Paul Nicholson fires at the cage in a Patriots one-goal victory against visiting Sachem East March 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Jack Mulham, a Ward Melville junior, gets checked in a Patriots one-goal victory against visiting Sachem East March 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Jack Mulham hits the brakes in a Patriots one-goal victory against visiting Sachem East March 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Dylan Pallonetti back hands a shot on goal lying in the ground for Ward Melville in a Patriots one-goal victory against visiting Sachem East March 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Brandon Aviles fires at the pipes where the Patriots edged Sachem East by one goal at home Mar. 22nd. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Brandon Aviles fires a grounder at the pipes in a Patriots one-goal victory against visiting Sachem East March 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Brandon Aviles drops the hammer for the score in a Patriots one-goal victory against visiting Sachem East March 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Rocco Barbero, a Ward Melville junior, fires at the cage in a Patriots one-goal victory against visiting Sachem East March 22. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Dylan Pallonetti cuts towards the crease for Ward Melville in a Patriots one-goal victory against visiting Sachem East March 22. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The Ward Melville boys varsity lacrosse team hosted Sachem East March 22.

Neither team trailed by more than one goal in the Patriots’ league opener as Sachem East traded goals with Ward Melville from the opening faceoff. With the game tied at 5-5, with just under five minutes left in regulation, Rocco Barbero buried his shot for the goal in what turned out to be the game winner as the Patriots edged Sachem East, 6-5.

It was Barbero’s second goal in the game where teammates Dylan Pallonetti, Steven Germain, Brandon Aviles and Robert Kratochvil each scored one goal apiece. Junior goalkeeper Collin Krieg had a busy day at net grabbing 12 saves in the day.

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Ward Melville foilist Regan St. Clair, right, competes in the Suffolk County finals Feb. 9 at Newfield High School where the senior placed fourth overall. Photo by Bill Landon.
Ward Melville junior Leo Takemaru, right, placed first in the county finals Feb. 9 at Newfield High School. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Josh Yen, right, takes on his challenger placing second in the county finals Feb. 9. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Josh Yen, right, takes on his challenger placing second in the County finals Feb. 9. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville foilist Chris Ancona, right, finished third. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville Foilist Chris Ancona, right, finished third and is a 3three-time all-county fencer earning a spot on the first team, All-Long Island. Photo by Bill Landon
Sabreist Albert Tian, right, battles his opponent in the Suffolk County finals Feb. 9 where he placed sixth. The Ward Melville MIT recruit, is 20-3 this year with a 44-15 career record. Photo by Bill Landon
Ben Rogak, four-time all-county fencer, clinched his third consecutive Suffolk title Feb. 9. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

Ward Melville was the class of the field in fencing Feb. 9 where both the boys and girls teams won the Suffolk County fencing championship at Newfield High School.

Brandeis University recruit and Patriot standout Ben Rogak, who is a four-time all-county fencer, clinched his third consecutive Suffolk title notching a 24-2 season and has amassed a 101-16 career record.

According to head coach Jeff Salmon, Rogak is the best épéeist in Ward Melville history.

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Ward Melville junior Sarah Bucher shoots from down low against Commack in a League I matchup Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Sarah Bucher goes to the rim against visiting Commack Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Sarah Bucher lays up for two points Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Noelle Richardson scores a put back Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Morgan Wenzler battles from the paint against Commack in a League I matchup Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Molly Cronin looks for an open lane against visiting Commack Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Lauren Walters with a reverse layup for the score in a Patriot victory over visiting Commack 59-40 in a League I matchup Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Lauren Hansen lays up scoring two of her team high 24 points at home against Commack Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior point guard Lauren Hansen sets up the play where the Patriots edged Commack 59-40 in a League I matchup Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior point guard Lauren Hansen sets up the play Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Lauren Hansen dribbles looking for an open shooter Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior point guard Lauren Hansen sets up the play where the Patriots edged visiting Commack 59-40 in a League I matchup Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville eighth-grader Julia Greek comes down with a rebound Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Jamie Agostino lets a 3-pointer fly in a Patriot 59-40 victory over visiting Commack in a League I matchup Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Jamie Agostino drains a triple in a Patriot win over visiting Commack 59-40 in a League I matchup Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
It was all smiles at Ward Melville High School Feb. 5 where the community gathered to honor the Patriot seniors at home. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

Ward Melville girls basketball hosted the Commack Cougars where the Patriots led from opening tipoff and never looked back, winning, 59-40, in a League I matchup on senior night, Feb. 5.

The Patriots led by five points after 16 minutes of play before they turned up the heat and outscored the Cougars, 22-10, in the third quarter.

Ward Melville senior Lauren Hansen sat atop the Patriot scoring charts swishing three from the foul line, nine field goals and a triple along with seven rebounds for 24 points. Junior Jamie Agostino followed with four triples and two field goals good for 16. Junior Morgan Wenzler banked five field goals and a free throw for 11 points, and led her team in rebounds gathering 13.

With the win, Ward Melville improves to 13-2 for second place in league behind undefeated Longwood with one game left Feb. 7 at Sachem East before postseason play begins.

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