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Ward Melville senior guard Asher Heilbron with a baseline pass against Central Islip in the Patriots season opener at home. Photo by Bill Landon
Tommy Ribaudo lays up for two in the Patriots home opener against Central Islip Feb. 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Frank Carroll, left, a junior for Ward Melville, looks for the rebound at the free throw line in the Patriots home opener Feb. 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Frank Carroll goes to the rim in the Patriots season opener against Central Islip Feb. 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Trevor Dunn lays up for two in a Patriot home opening victory over visiting Central Islip Feb. 12. Photo by Bill Landon
KJ Anderson, the freshman for Ward Melville, shoots from the top of the key in a 63-60 victory in the Patriots home opener against Central Islip. Photo by Bill Landon
Josh Horvath scores from the paint for the Patriots Feb. 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Trevor Dunn looks for the rebound in the Patriots home opener against Central Islip Feb. 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Junior guard Tommy Ribaudo partially blocks a Central Islip shooter in the Patriots home opening victory over Feb. 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Frank Carroll shoots in the Patriots season opener against Central Islip Feb. 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior guard Ben Shank banks two of his 18 points in the Patriots home opener against Central Islip Feb. 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Tommy Engel lays up for two in the Patriots home opener against Central Islip Feb. 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Frank Carroll loiters above the rim in the Patriots home opener Feb. 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Frank Carroll loiters above the rim in the Patriots home opener Feb. 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Jason Flynn passes in the paint in the Patriots home opener against Central Islip Feb. 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior guard Ben Shank drains a three pointer in the Patriots home opener against Central Islip Feb. 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior guard Ben Shank drains a three pointer in the Patriots home opener against Central Islip Feb. 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior guard Ben Shank lets a three pointer fly in the Patriots home opener against Central Islip Feb. 12. Photo by Bill Landon
Junior guard Tommy Ribaudo lets a three pointer fly in the Patriots home opening victory over Central Islip Feb. 12. Bill Landon photo
Junior guard Tommy Ribaudo muscles his way to the rim in the Patriots home opening victory over Central Islip Feb. 12. Bill Landon photo

The Ward Melville Patriots boys basketball team dusted off the cobwebs in their season opener at home where they hosted Central Islip in a League I matchup Feb. 12. Trailing by three to open the second half, the Patriot offense sprang to life led in part by senior Ben Shank and Tommy Ribaudo, a junior, outscoring CI by 12 points giving up six in the fourth to win the game, 63-60.

Shank and Ribaudo topped the scoring chart with 18 points apiece, senior Jason Flynn banked seven, juniors Tommy Engel tacked on six, and Frank Carroll banked five. 

Ward Melville head coach Alex Piccirillo said the key to the game was patience.  

“We knew that if we could that if we could slow the pace down and take care of the basketball that we would win the game,” Piccirillo said. “We knew that if we could box out one more time (in the final minute), we would win on the rebound. We’d get on the free throw line and ice the game from there.”

Ice the game they did.

With a COVID-19 shortened season, Piccirillo was grateful that his team would see any playing time this season.

“I’d be remiss if I didn’t thank all of our administration at Section XI for allowing us the opportunity to get back on the court, with all of the safety measures in place and allow us to get this done for the kids it’s an amazing opportunity for them,” said the coach. 

With the abbreviated season, the Patriots will play their remaining six games in eleven days-time before playoff season begins Feb. 26. 

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Miller Place senior Alexa Corbin lets a three pointer fly at home against East Hampton. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Alexa Corbin drains a three pointer at home against East Hampton. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place senior Alexa Corbin lays up for two at home against East Hampton Feb. 11. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place junior Andrea Mott passes to the open shooter in a League VI victory over visiting East Hampton Feb. 11. Photo by Bill Landon
11 grader Ann McNulty in the inbound stack for Miller Place in a league VI matchup against East Hampton Feb. 11. Bill Landon photo
Senior Elizabeth Doherty battles down low for Miller Place in a league VI matchup against East Hampton Feb. 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Elizabeth Doherty shoots from the baseline for the Miller Place Panthers in a league VI matchup against East Hampton Feb. 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Elizabeth Doherty drives the lane for the Miller Place in a league VI matchup against East Hampton Feb. 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Elizabeth Doherty finds the open shooter for the Miller Place in a league VI matchup against East Hampton Feb. 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Elizabeth Doherty battles down low for Miller Place in a league VI matchup against East Hampton Feb. 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Jessica Iavarone banks two for the Panthers in a 46-20 win over visiting East Hampton Feb. 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place sophomore Kathryn Doherty drives against a defender in a league VI matchup against East Hampton Feb. 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Lauren Molinaro a junior re-bounds for the Panthers in a 46-20 win over visiting East Hampton Feb. 11. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore Renee Stocken shoots from the paint for the Panthers Feb. 11 against East Hampton. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place junior Zoe Skarupski passes inside in a 46-20 victory over visiting East Hampton Feb. 11. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place junior Zoe Skarupski sets up the play in a 46-20 victory over visiting East Hampton Feb. 11. Bill Landon photo
Miller Place junior Zoe Skarupski passes to an open shooter in a 46-20 victory over visiting East Hampton Feb. 11. Bill Landon photo

The Miller Place Panthers couldn’t ask for a better start in this COVID shortened season. With a 46-20 win at home against East Hampton Feb. 11, building on their momentum from a victory over Amityville in their season opener earlier in the week.

Seniors Alexa Corbin topped the scoring chart for the Panthers with 18 followed by teammate Jessica Iavarone who banked 10, with Lauren Molinaro a junior netting 8.

At 2-0 Miller Place sits atop the League VI leader board tied with Islip. The Panthers are back in action Feb. 13 on the road against Sayville Feb. 13 before returning home on the Feb. 17 to host Mt. Sinai. Tip off for both games is 10 a.m. 

 

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Smithtown East Junior Forward Tristan Davis fights for a loose ball with Huntington's Kevin Drake. Photo by Steve Zaitz
Smithtown East Senior Tom Berdon drives past Huntington guard Chad Rowe for two of his 12 points. Photo by Steve Zaitz
Smithtown East Senior Ethan Cain attempts a layup as Huntington's Max Rentsch tries to stop him. Photo by Steve Zaitz
Smithtown East Junior Forward Tristan Davis slam dunks over Henry Vons during the second quarter of East's 49-43 victory over Huntington. Photo by Steve Zaitz
Smithtown East Junior Forward Tristan Davis grabs one of his 12 rebounds during East's 49-43 victory over Huntington. Photo by Steve Zaitz

By Steven Zaitz

It has been almost a full 12 months since Tristan Davis, and the Smithtown East boys varsity basketball team, have taken to the hardwood in a game that actually counted.

Despite the layoff, Davis showed not one bit of rust.

The 6’5” junior forward led all scorers with 16 points in the Red Bulls 49-43 victory over the Huntington High School Blue Devils on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at home. He also dominated on the glass and around the rim with 12 rebounds and 7 blocked shots.

“It feels great to be out here again,” Davis said. “It was great to start the season with a win.”

Two of his points came on a monster slam dunk in the second quarter.

“That dunk was fun,” Davis said. “I hope it’s the first of many.”

Smithtown East Coach Al Chandler was pleased with Davis’ offensive output. But he was even more impressed with how active he was in disrupting Huntington’s attack.

“Tristan has worked really hard to get where he is,” said Coach Chandler, who has been part of the Smithtown East program for close to three decades. “His timing is great when it comes to blocking shots. He took them (Huntington) out of what they wanted to do on offense, and he stayed out of foul trouble. I was really happy with how he played today.”

Senior Forward Tom Berdon chipped in 12 points, shooting 55% from the field and guards Ethan Cain and Jack Melore each sunk a pair of three pointers, both finishing with 6 points. Melore is a freshman. The Bulls opened up a double-digit lead early in the second half and held that lead until the final two minutes. The Blue Devils made a late run by forcing turnovers to cut the lead to six but got no closer.

“We need to protect the ball better there and finish,” Chandler said. “We have some work to do, but we’ll get there.”

Kevin Drake led Huntington with 14 points and was 3 for 5 from three-point range. Point guard Adrian Brooks had 13.

The Bulls go on the road to take on Copiague Friday, Feb 12, then play host to William Floyd Feb 14 and rival Smithtown West Feb 16. Unfortunately, no fans are allowed to attend games at this time.

As per the Section XI website, “Due to safety concerns outlined by the Suffolk County Department of Health and physicians on our safety committee, having no spectators at contests will give us the best chance for schools to complete their upcoming seasons,” said Tom Combs, executive director of Section XI. “The health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches and support staff are paramount in this endeavor of returning to play.”

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A 42-year-old pastor from Long Island gets a special thank you from a New York Jets legend after battling COVID-19 at Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH).

At the height of the pandemic, Doug Jansson organized prayer parades with his church, Living Word Church, at a few locations on Long Island, including Stony Brook University Hospital, where his mother-in-law was being treated for COVID-19 back in March. Doug, his wife Kelly and members of their church would drive around the hospital, signs and all, and stop to pray for staff and the patients they were treating. Their kindness didn’t stop there as they even organized grocery donations and drop-offs across Long Island.

Things came full circle on December 12, 2020 when Doug was admitted to SBUH after testing positive for COVID-19. Doug wound up in the ICU and on Christmas Eve he was intubated and placed on life support. The people he had been praying for were now caring for him.

Led by Dr. Paul Strachan and Dr. Allison McLarty, staff from nearly every division and department at SBUH helped care for Doug. Teams in pulmonary, CT surgery, ID, Medicine, Psychiatry/palliative care, GI, Hematology, Cardiology, Vascular and more helped on his road to recovery.

Doug was taken off ECMO on December 29 and extubated on January 5, 2021 before being discharged on February 3, 2021. He and his wife say the staff of every unit became like family and it seemed that the entire hospital was involved and routing for his recovery.

“The staff at Stony Brook were fighting for Doug and rooting him on. They were so encouraging to us. I am speechless over the care we’ve received,” said Kelly Jansson.

Rob Nocito, a resident in Emergency Medicine at SBUH, was one of the physicians who assisted in taking Doug off the ventilator. Nocito noticed Jansson was a hardcore New York Jets fan from the team’s memorabilia hanging in his room. Nocito happens to be good friends with Erik Coleman, a former defender on the Jets. He gave Coleman a call and he quickly agreed to talk to Jansson.

“My job is to make people feel better, and that doesn’t always mean medicine,” said Nocito.

Jansson was speechless as he met the NFL star via FaceTime. Coleman wished Jansson well and thanked him for everything he has done. See the moment here.

His wife Kelly couldn’t believe somebody would be so kind and do this for him. “We are so grateful to the staff at Stony Brook. They go above and beyond every single day,” she said.

As Doug was discharged, staff lined the hallways to wish him well.

Doug now looks forward to returning home to his wife and three children as well as getting back to the work he loves with his church.

Photos courtesy of SBUH

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Port Jeff's Abigail Rolfe a junior battles down low in the Royals season opener against Shelter Island. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff's Angelina Orofino scores from the baseline in the Royals season opener Feb. 9. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff senior Brooke Zamek shoots for 2 in the Royals season opener against Shelter Island. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff senior Brooke Zamek lays up for 2 in the Royals season opener Feb. 9. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Evelyn Walker shoots from the top of the key for the Royals Feb. 9. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Hailey Hearney drives the lane in the Royals season opener against Shelter Island. Bill Landon photo
Katelinn Johnston lets a three pointer fly for the Royals season opener Feb. 9. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff's Keanny Polanco drives the baseline against Shelter Island Feb. 9. Bill Landon photo
Port Jeff's Maitreya Driscoll-Stremich lays up for 2 in the Royals season opener Feb. 9. Bill Landon photo
Lola Idir scores from the paint for the Royals Feb. 9. Bill Landon photo

By Bill Landon

The Lady Royals of Port Jefferson opened their 2021 season with their core starting lineup intact from last year’s Long Island Championship run with seniors Hailey Hearney, Brooke Zamek and Evelyn Walker — but that’s not the whole story. Returning sophomore Lola Idir, who was injured last year, made her presence known along with teammate Abigail Rolfe, a junior, to make short work of visiting Shelter Island sinking the Islanders 77-20 in League VIII action Feb. 9.

The Royals led by 25 points after 8 minutes, 34 points by the half as coaches Jesse Rosen and Keith Buehler spelled their starters and flushed their bench the rest of the way.

The Royals are back in action when they hit the road against Greenport/Southold Feb. 11 with a 6:15 p.m. start and again on Feb. 15 at Babylon for a non-league match up at 1:15 p.m. 

 

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Hauppauge senior Jake DiVilio a four-year varsity swimmer competes in a League 2 matchup against Northport Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Hauppauge junior Marcus Ballerini a three-year varsity swimmer versus Northport Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Returning all league swimmer Blake Rossi after his 1st place finish in the 200-yard freestyle. Photo by Bill Landon
Blake Rossi a three-year varsity swimmer in his third year on varsity off the starting block in the 100-yard freestyle event against Hauppauge Feb 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Hauppauge head coach Richard Lionetti introduces his seniors on senior night. Photo by Bill Landon
Hauppauge 7th grader Noah Hutzler in his first year on varsity performs a reverse dive in Hauppauge’s win over Northport Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Hauppauge’s Colin Buscarino a freshman in his varsity debut season wins the diving event topping the scoring chart at 188.92 Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport senior Aidan Greenfield a six-year varsity swimmer and returning All-State (2018) All-County and All-League swimmer in the backstroke event Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Hauppauge 2021 senior class after a 101-79 victory over Northport Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport junior Blake Rossi finishes 1st in the 100 freestyle against Hauppauge Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Returning All-League swimmer Northport’s Austin Kingsley a senior and 6-year varsity swimmer in the 100-yard butterfly Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Hauppauge senior Vincent Reino a 2020 all-state, all-Long Island, all-county award winner swims backstroke in the 200-Medley Relay in a 101-79 victory over Northport Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport senior Rudy Mastrocinque a returning all-league freestyler on his way to his win in the 500-yard distance event Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Returning all-league swimmer Northport’s Austin Kingsley a senior and six-year varsity swimmer after his 50-yard freestyle win Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
9025 Vincent Reino a 2020 All-State, All-Long Island, All-County award winner swims the 400-yard freestyle relay in Hauppauge's 101-79 win over Northport Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
11th grader Kurt Wagner a four-year varsity swimmer for Northport in the 50 free against Hauppauge Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Hauppauge junior Jake Nielsen a five-year varsity swimmer a 2020 All-State, all-Long Island and all-county award winner wins the 100-yard breaststroke 1:01.39 against Northport Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Austin Neuf a Northport senior and six-year varsity swimmer and returning all-league breaststroker in the 100-yard breaststroke against Hauppauge Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Hauppauge senior Michael Schroeder a five-year varsity swimmer and returning all-state, all-Long Island and all-county award winner, wins the 100-yard butterfly @ 55.72 over Northport. Photo by Bill Landon
Hauppauge junior Jake Nielsen a five-year varsity swimmer a 2020 all-state, all-Long Island and all-county award winner wins the 200-yard individual Medley Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport senior Aidan Greenfield a six-year varsity swimmer and returning all-state (2018) all-county and all-league swimmer in the breaststroke leg of the 200 IM event Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Hauppauge junior Jake Nielsen a five-year varsity swimmer a 2020 all-state, all-Long Island and all-county award winner wins the 100-yard breaststroke against Northport Feb. 5. Photo by Bill Landon
Northport junior Blake Rossi in his third year on varsity, is a returning all-league swimmer competing in the 200 Medley Relay. Photo by Bill Landon

Hauppauge boys varsity swimming & diving team improved to 5-1 with a 101-79 win over Northport in a League II season finale Feb 5.

Fueling Hauppauge’s victory on Senior Day were seniors Vincent Reino, Michael Schroeder, Sean Napolitano, Michael Seda, Jake DiVilio, Owen St. Pierre, Seamus Buckley, Jalin Belli-McCue and Anthony Sicurelli.  

With the win the Eagles are solidly positioned for a top seed in the League finals which begin Feb 13 at a venue yet to be announced. The Section XI Diving championships follow on Feb. 18 also at a site to be determined. 

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Rotarian Rob Woods delivering to the Miller Place School District. Photo from Kevin Mann
Photo from Kevin Mann
Deirdre Dubato and Suzanne Johnson present to one of the many organizations the Rotary Club of Rocky Point donated masks to. Photo from Kevin Mann
Deirdre Dubato presents to Trisha Ewald of Blessings in a Backpack. Photo from Kevin Mann
Larry Kogel presents to Kevin Coster of William Floyd School District. Photo from Kevin Mann
Kevin Mann presented to Keith Owens of KO Cares in Middle Island. Photo from Kevin Mann
Peter LaRosa presenting to Robert Woods of North Shore Youth Council. Photo from Kevin Mann

Deirdre Dubato, president of the Rotary Club of Rocky Point, said that when she first heard of the Million Mask Challenge just after Christmas, she knew her club had to get involved. 

Along with other Long Island-based rotaries, the Million Mask Challenge is inspired to help people in need of masks within the community.

Earlier this month, 40 rotaries from Brooklyn to Montauk gathered in Hicksville to retrieve a batch of masks to distribute to schools, food pantries and shelters. 

The Million Mask Challenge — originally created by Rotary International — began when The Rossi Family Foundation donated hundreds of thousands of masks to the local chapter, in hopes that along with the donation, more masks could be acquired and reach a million people worldwide.

Dubato said that since they gathered in early January, 14,000 adult masks and 1,000 kids-sized masks were brought to different organizations.

“Every soup kitchen, food pantry and school district are having issues finding masks,” she said.

So, they decided to help out by donating to local spots that were in need. The 1,000 children’s masks went to the North Shore Youth Council and to Blessings in a Backpack — which helps students in the Longwood Central School District. 

And it won’t stop there. Dubato said that as long as they keep gaining masks, they will continue to distribute them. 

The Rotary Club of Rocky Point covers the Rocky Point, Miller Place, Shoreham-Wading River, Middle Island and Longwood School districts.

Dubato said they’re always looking for new members. 

“If giving back to the community is your goal,” she said, “Then you are welcome.”

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Ward Melville junior Matthew Rotoli sprints to the finish in a League 1 matchup against Walt Whitman. Bill Landon photo
Andrew Belli a Ward Melville sophomore at the finish against visiting Walt Whitman Jan. 31. Photo by Bill Landon
Cameron Costa a junior for Ward Melville at distance against visiting Walt Whitman Jan. 31. Photo by Bill Landon
11th grader Julian Smith sprints to the finish for the Patriots in a League 1 matchup against Walt Whitman. Bill Landon photo
Jon Bussa a junior for Ward Melville crosses the line against Walt Whitman Jan. 31. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville freshman Brian Liebowitz mid pack in a League I matchup against Walt Whitman. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Linus Hsieh-Beatty leads the way against Walt Whitman Jan. 31. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville freshman Dominick Muratore sprints to the finish line against Walt Whitman Sunday Jan. 31. Photo by Bill Landon
Freshman Thomas DeMaio in frigid distance run for the Patriots Sunday, Jan. 31. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Cameron Costa at distance in League I competition Sunday, Jan 31. Bill Landon photo
James Tarpey a junior for the Patriots against visiting Walt Whitman Jan 31. Bill Landon photo
11th grader Michael Comerford competes in a League I matchup for the Patriots against Walt Whitman. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Andrew Araneo Captain of the Patriot’s cross country, spring and winter track teams who is a 5-year varsity runner competes in a distance event at home against Walt Whitman Jan 31. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore Shane Murnane competes outdoors against Walt Whitman Jan 31. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Walt Whitman in boy’s track and field Sunday, Jan. 31. Bill Landon photo

It was another edition of boys indoor winter track that was held outside at Ward Melville High School Jan. 31. It was 29 degrees at the opening gun where the Patriots hosted Walt Whitman falling 61-50 in a League I matchup.

On the bell lap in a distance event a patriot runner was overheard telling his coach after the race that it was so cold, he couldn’t go on the last lap because his “hammys” locked up.  

The Patriots are back in action Feb 6 where they’ll travel to Bay Shore before finishing their regular season at home against Commack Feb. 14. 

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Bikes outside the dorms at Stony Brook University. Photo from Kimberly Brown
"Ready for the iced tea and a chat" at Mimi Hodge's Sound Beach home. Photo from Mimi Hodge
A scene outside Bea Ruberto's home in Sound Beach. Photo from Bea Ruberto
Snow covered SBU. Photo by Kimberly Brown
Students trek to the dorms during the storm. Photo by Kimberly Brown
A winter wonderland at Stony Brook University. Photo by Kimberly Brown
A scene outside Bea Ruberto's home in Sound Beach. Photo from Bea Ruberto
A scene outside Bea Ruberto's home in Sound Beach. Photo from Bea Ruberto
A scene outside Bea Ruberto's home in Sound Beach. Photo from Bea Ruberto
Ducks at Niegocki Farms in Mount Sinai enjoy the snow Feb. 1. Photo by Tricia Niegocki
Tricia Niegocki's son walks through the snow at Niegocki Farms in Mount Sinai. Photo from Tricia Niegocki
A pig at Niegocki Farms in Mount Sinai hanging out in the snow. Photo by Tricia Niegocki
Outside the Wagner building, a Stony Brook University student braves the cold, on his way to get a meal from West dining. Photo by Chris Cumella
Stony Brook University's Roosevelt Quad hidden behind ferocious winds and pristine, untouched, freshly-fallen snow. Photo by Chris Cumella
Gwendolyn and Gordon Jensen enjoy the snow in Smithtown. Photo by Donna Jensen
Caroline Busby enjoys the snow in St. James Feb. 1. Photo by Patricia Busby
Michael Bilotti, 5, of Nissequogue, built a snowman named Blueberry. Photo by Doug Bilotti

On Monday, Feb. 1, the first snowstorm of the year hit Long Island, causing people to stay home and shovel nearly two-feet of snow.  We asked residents to share their snow day photos with us.

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Captain Justin Martinez and Coach Catapano sharing some laughs on the strip during a timeout.
Giovanni DeSena, right, a junior in his second year on varsity scores in foil against visiting Commack Jan. 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach Coach Catapano huddles the team for a pre-game talk. Photo by Bill Landon
Longwood High School senior Daniel Chin Suey, right, scores in an epèe bout against Commack Jan. 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach Captain Justin Martinez, right, a senior in his sixth year on varsity, defends his position at home against Commack Jan. 30. Photo by Bill Landon
In his third year on varsity Centereach freshman Kaun Ide, right, competes in sabre against Commack at home Jan 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach freshman sabreist Kaun Ide, right, on the strip against Commack Jan. 30. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach senior and six-year varsity foilist Jeremy Schkoda, right, is the top scoring foil for Centereach fencing. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach senior Nick Galdemis, right, a second-year varsity fencer scores a touch on his opponent in foil Jan. 30. Photo by Bill Landon

At 3-1, the Centereach/Longwood boys fencing team hosted the 3-2 Commack Cougars (yes, Cougars vs. Cougars) where Commack edged Centereach, 16-11, in League 1 action Jan 30.

Centereach Coach Amanda Catapano was impressed with second-year captain Justin Martinez, a senior and a 6-year varsity fencer, who this season as in past years, is the team leader who is a hard worker and very passionate about the sport. Catapano liked what she saw out on the strip from foilist Nick Galdemis where the coach characterized the senior as the hardest working athletes the program has ever seen.

The loss drops the Centereach/Longwood Cougars to 3-2 with four matches remaining before post season play begins.

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