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The new ADA playground at Otsego Park. Photo from Town of Huntington
The new ADA playground at Otsego Park. Photo from Town of Huntington
The new ADA playground at Otsego Park. Photo from Town of Huntington
The new pickleball courts at Otsego Park. Photo from Town of Huntington

Six New Pickleball Courts and ADA Compliant Playground for Town’s Southern-most Park in Dix Hills

Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth and the Town of Huntington have officially opened the completely redesigned, all-inclusive playground and six new pickleball courts at the Town’s southern- most Park in Dix Hills, Otsego Park.

“The Town of Huntington has committed tens of millions of dollars upgrading its parks over the past 3 years”, said Town Supervisor Ed Smyth. “This includes over $740,000 for the Otsego Park improvements incorporating ADA compliant play structures and 6 new pickleball courts. These enhancements are a continuation of Huntington’s commitment to maintaining, upgrading, and preserving our public spaces for our residents.”

The new playground & pickleball courts took over a year to complete. The unveiling features a brightly colored, brand-new playground structure, new playground safety surface, walkways, landscaping, and benches. Room has also been designated for a shaded picnic plaza adjacent to the pickleball and tennis courts to be added in the future. The new pickleball courts replace the decades old dek hockey court that had fallen into disrepair. The new courts and playground are located on the south end of the park, closest to the Commack Road entrance.

Otsego Park is one of the town’s most widely used parks with fourteen playing fields for little league, softball, and baseball. The park also includes basketball courts, lighted tennis courts and a convenient comfort station. Plans are underway to upgrade the popular baseball field 9 with a new turf infield playing surface.

Over the past 3 years, Supervisor Ed Smyth and his Parks, Engineering and General Service teams have been chipping away at restoring many of the over 50 active and 90 passive parks throughout the Town. This year, the Town has breathed new life into several parks – many of which were long overdue. Upgraded parks include: Al Walker Park, Crab Meadow Beach Playground, Whitman Park, and the recent unveiling of the state-of-the-art playground at the Town’s crown jewel, Heckscher Park.

Smyth concluded, “We are so proud of the upgrades at Otsego. The popularity of this Park will assuredly climb with these new additions and enhancements. But, projects like this do not happen by themselves. The Town had many partners that help us financially and collaboratively to make many of these projects happen. Once again, we owe a great deal of thanks to EOSPA, the town’s Environmental Open Space Park Fund, for their insight, support, and financial contributions. They are invaluable to this and so many other initiatives throughout the Town. Another Advisory Task Force that we rely on greatly is the Citizens Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities (CAC). As we move to bring our parks and public spaces into the 21st century, we have been reliant on the CAC’s expertise and advocacy on building an inclusive environment. We owe a great deal of gratitude to both EOSPA and the CAC.”

Supervisor Smyth stated that his 2025 budget has plans to upgrade additional parks in the town including: Columbia Street Park, Koster Park, William Burn Park, and phase two of the Crab Meadow Beach Playground.

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'Sunny Walk' by Gisela Skoglund
'Wild Roses' by Gisela Skoglund
'Castle Hill Lighthouse' by Gisela Skoglund
'Bucolic' by Gisela Skoglund

Smithtown Township Arts Council has announced that the works of Kings Park artist Gisela Skoglund will be on view at Apple Bank of Smithtown, 91 Route 111, Smithtown from Oct. 28 to Jan. 3. The exhibition, part of the Arts Council’s Outreach Gallery Program, may be viewed during regular banking hours Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Skoglund’s life has taken her through many artistic expressions. Early on her original passion was for oil on canvas. In high school she was awarded a scholarship to Pratt Institute where she pursued advertising art.

All her endeavors have brought her to the use of painting in a wide variety of mediums including watercolor, acrylic, oil pastel, pen, and ink. Skoglund’s inspirations come from the beauty of nature and other sights which appear in everyday life. She has exhibited her work in juried and invitational shows across Long Island. “I find that painting transports me to a place where time is forgotten, and I am totally immersed in creativity,” she said.

STAC is grateful to Apple Bank for its continued support of culture in our communities.

Smithtown Township Arts Council is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization.

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Director Debra Engelhardt with volunteers showing care kits assembled.
Three teens getting ready to assemble care kits.
Three teens getting ready to assemble care kits.

On Saturday, Oct. 19, Comsewogue Public Library held its annual Great Give Back event. Attendees were invited to a Family Carnival where they were asked to donate nonperishable food items for local people in need. Volunteers also created more than 70 care kits using community donations which will be distributed to local not-for-profit organizations that assist unhoused individuals.

For more information about the Great Give Back and other Comsewogue Public Library events visit thegreatgiveback.org and www.cplib.org/.

The Great Give Back is a community service initiative by the Suffolk County Public Library Directors Association and the Suffolk Cooperative Library System, in conjunction with the Nassau Library System, offering patrons a day to engage in meaningful service.

–  Photos courtesy of Comsewogue Public Library

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One of Sweetbriar Nature Center’s permanent residents. Photo courtesy of Sweetbriar Nature Center.
One of Sweetbriar Nature Center’s permanent residents. Photo courtesy of Sweetbriar Nature Center.
One of Sweetbriar Nature Center’s permanent residents. Photo courtesy of Sweetbriar Nature Center.
One of Sweetbriar Nature Center’s permanent residents. Photo courtesy of Sweetbriar Nature Center.

By Jennifer Donatelli

Who-o-o do you hear calling from the trees at night? 

If you were one of the visitors who attended “Owl Prowl Sunday” at Sweetbriar Nature Center on Oct. 20, you may have seen and heard from the resident owls that make their home at the preserve. The nighttime event, held from 6-8 p.m. at the center’s Smithtown location, allowed attendees to meet and learn about owls before embarking on a walk into the darkness of the night to call out to some of these nocturnal birds.

Using flashlights to walk Sweetbriar’s grounds, viewers attempted to observe these birds in their natural habitat.

“During this time of year,” Elizabeth Santosus, Chairman of the Board of Sweetbriar Nature Center explained, “owls are looking for their perfect match, and scouting territories to raise their young.”

Santosus further explained how owls share a sort of “love language,” which can be heard through hoots, chuckles and caws, and differs between species of the bird.

Sweetbriar Nature Center is a non-profit organization that encourages responsible decision making, appreciation and respect for the unique wildlife and ecosystems found on Long Island. The Nature Center is situated on 54 acres of varied garden, woodland, field and wetland habitats, along the Nissequogue River. Hundreds of species of plants and animals call this preserve their home.

In addition to this mission, the Steven Goldman Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic, which operates out of the center, provides quality medical care and rehabilitation for all injured, sick and orphaned wildlife. Its staff and volunteers, who receive hundreds of calls a day about distressed or injured wildlife, treat more than 2,000 animals — including raptors, rabbits and songbirds — a year.

“Everything that we do here is for the benefit of the animals,” explains Sweetbriar Curator and Wildlife Rehabilitation Director Janine Bendicksen.

“Many of the animals that get brought in to us are often at death’s door, sick enough that they allow a human to pick them up,” she continued.

Around 100 of Sweetbriar’s permanent residents are animals that are permanently injured or otherwise unreleasable. A few birds, including a great horned owl named Lily, have been there  over 20 years.

“A lot of people unfortunately don’t know what’s going on in their own backyard, or how to treat nature or wildlife. Sweetbriar does a tremendous service [in educating the public] through their programming, both in person and also through their social media, which has a global following,” said Maureen Calamia, a Sweetbriar board member. 

Whether you want to learn about metamorphosis and butterflies, explore the treasures of the tropical rainforest or examine predator/prey relationships, Sweetbriar Nature Center has a program for it. The center conducts live programs at schools and libraries designed to facilitate student participation through the use of live animals, hands-on activities and interactive experiences. 

With only four dedicated staff members, Sweetbriar relies on the ongoing support of volunteers and donors. There is never a charge to come and visit, but donations are always appreciated.

To learn more about the programs at Sweetbriar, or to sign up for an event, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org

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19th Annual Halloweekend at Hoyt Farm. Photo courtesy of Town of Smithtown
19th Annual Halloweekend at Hoyt Farm. Photo courtesy of Town of Smithtown
19th Annual Halloweekend at Hoyt Farm. Photo courtesy of Town of Smithtown
19th Annual Halloweekend at Hoyt Farm. Photo courtesy of Town of Smithtown
19th Annual Halloweekend at Hoyt Farm. Photo courtesy of Town of Smithtown
19th Annual Halloweekend at Hoyt Farm. Photo courtesy of Town of Smithtown

Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve hosted its highly anticipated 19th Annual Halloweekend on Oct. 19 and 20. The beloved event, which has become a cornerstone of the Smithtown community, attracted approximately 2000 residents over the two-day celebration.

As one of the town’s most popular annual events, Halloweekend traditionally sells out without the need for advertising, and this year was no exception.

Families delighted in the array of seasonal activities that transformed the nature preserve into a spooktacular wonderland. From games and prizes to live entertainment, delicious fall fare, and an array of food options, there was no shortage of fun for attendees.

“My grandkids talk about this event all month long beforehand. They don’t want to leave the preserve at the end of the day and neither do I if I’m being completely honest. Jeff Gumin and his amazing team at Hoyt Farm devote months of planning, preparation, building and implementing Halloweekend each year. They put every ounce of heart and soul into treating everyone, like a member of their family. They truly manage to outdo the previous year every year… it’s a real testament to how much they adore caring for the preserve and the guests who visit,” said Smithtown Town Supervisor Ed Wehrheim.

Every year, the dedicated team at Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve creates a magical atmosphere filled with classic Halloween fun. From hayrides and pumpkin picking to spooky games, face painting, crafts, scavenger hunts, and an unforgettable haunted house, the event has something for everyone. Staff members join in the festivities, donning themed costumes to greet children and parents alike, many of whom arrive dressed in their own Halloween best.

The staff at Hoyt Farm prides themselves on making Halloweekend a memorable experience for all who attend. Their mission is simple: to create a festival where adults can feel like kids again, and children can transform into superheroes, mythical creatures, or whatever their imaginations dream up.

The Hoyt Farm Halloweekend is exclusive to Smithtown residents, offering a wide variety of games, crafts, and entertainment that bring the community together each fall.

For more information about Hoyt Farm, please visit them online or call 631-543-7804.

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Keepers of the Light portrayed by Rebecca Van Der Bogart, Haley Ogle, Caterina Vacchi Suzzi and Karen Wexler. Photo by Kimberly Phyfe
Rob Von Bernewitz leading the first tour. Photo by Kimberly Phyfe
Bianca Dresch as Mary Satterly Rowland & Aneka Carsten as Etta Rowland. Photo by Kimberly Phyfe
Bianca Dresch as Mary Satterly Rowland and Aneka Carsten as her daughter Etta. Photo by Kimberly Phyfe
From left, Steve Healy as Captain Benjamin Jones; Elizabeth Marra as Mary Swift Jones; and Chris De Francis as Egbert Bull Smith. Photo by Kimberly Phyfe
Top row from left, Holly Brainard, George Fear, Steve Healy, David Phyfe' second row, from left, Karen Lynch, Caterina Vacchi Suzzi, Ed Mcnamara, Chris De Francis, Morton Rosen, George Overin, Stephanie Carsten, Bianca Dresch; front row, from left, Haley Ogle, Karen Wexler, Rebecca Van Der Bogart, Aneka Carsten, Elizabeth Marra, and Rebecca Kassay. Photo by Kimberly Phyfe

By Kimberly Phyfe

The Three Village Historical Society (TVHS) celebrated its 30th Annual Spirits Graveyard Tour on Oct. 19.  The sold out event, titled Revolutionary Women: Living History/ Sharing Her Story, honored local women from as far back as 300 years ago who were revolutionary in their time.

TVHS Director Mari Irizarry commented on the staying power of three decades of this event. “We are so proud that the Spirits Tour has been running for thirty years, and grateful that the community continues to come out to enjoy this event! There is no shortage of incredible stories to tell of the people who lived, worked, died, and are buried here. With over three hundred years of history, there is something new to discover every time we put on a show!”

All eight scenes of the humorous, honest, and often heart-breaking women and men portrayed on the Spirits Tour were real people who lived in Setauket at one point in their lives. The majority of them are buried at Setauket Presbyterian Church or Caroline Episcopal Church, where the walking tour takes place every year.

As you wander Three Village and explore the historic sites, inspiration is everywhere. The theme for Revolutionary Women came up as traditionally, a woman’s place in history was in relation to the men around her. The Society wanted to give these women a chance to tell their own stories, many of them in their own words.

Rebecca Kassay was a first time actor in this year’s tour who wishes that everyone knew “that the spirits being portrayed were real people whose dynamic lives shaped the community we know and love today, and the Spirits Tour is a rare opportunity to hear their stories.”

When asked why she chose to get involved for the first time, Kassay stated “I’m grateful to be a part of the TVHS’s innovative efforts to bring history to life for audiences of all ages, connecting our past to our present, which helps to build a stronger future for our community.”

Elizabeth Marra is another first time actor on the Spirits Tour who noted that “our area is renowned for the contributions of local men in our revolutionary and seafaring history, but there were such beautiful, poignant, and inspiring women that history has forgotten. I enjoyed getting to know all of their stories.”

Marra spoke about her character that “the young woman I got to play, Mary Swift Jones — she was one of the first Americans (not just women) to see China and Japan. It was fascinating to think of the scale of the experience she must have had and how that must have sat with locals, especially for her time and being such a young woman.”

Mary Swift Jones and her husband, Captain Benjamin Jones, are both laid to rest at Setauket Presbyterian Church. Rob Von Bernewitz, long time tour guide and chair of the Cemetery Committee at TVHS, cleaned Mary’s headstone with permission for the special occasion.

While there were fresh faces joining the Tour this year, there were several long standing actors and guides who have been around for all three decades! Morton Rosen “has been performing in the tour ever since it was started 30 years ago! I have portrayed men who lived in our community in the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Each time I learn something new that makes me proud to live in Setauket and it is a pleasure to share that pride with those who visit our spirits. It is so important for everyone to know that what we call history was generated by the people who lived here and created the stories we celebrate today.” Rosen portrayed Captain Gilbert Floyd in a scene with his granddaughter, Blanche Dominick played by Suzanne Velazquez.

George Overin has been part of the Spirits Tour since 2017. This year, he was Thomas Hodgkins, uncle of Emma S. Clark. “So many people came up to talk to me after the tour who love the library, but didn’t know anything about Emma, her uncle who founded it in her honor, or Emma’s revolutionary generosity in helping others! The Three Village Historical Society seeks to answer questions we maybe haven’t even thought to ask — and they do it all with knowledge, compassion, and by creating wonderfully memorable experiences!”

An incredibly special touch this year was the inclusion of the four female lighthouse keepers at Old Field Point Lighthouse. The Society worked with Old Field Point in 2023 to assist Trustee Rebecca Van Der Bogart on getting the lighthouse on the National Register of Historic Places. In the Spirits Tour, Van Der Bogart herself portrayed Elizabeth Shoemaker — the first female lighthouse keeper not only at Old Field Point, but in New York State history! Haley Ogle portrayed the longest serving female lighthouse keeper, Betsy Smith, along with Caterina Vacchi Suzzi as Mary Foster, and Karen Wexler as Amelia Jayne.

Choosing which spirits to include every year is a daunting task. First the Society creates a theme, then researches which people would best fit the narrative. Irizarry joked that “if we honored all the women we wanted to, the tour would have been several days long! Choosing which stories to include is a grueling process, and we end up saving many of the spirits for future years.”

The scripts were written and edited by Kimberly Phyfe and researched by TVHS Archives Fellow Kayleigh Smith. The Society invited two professional guest writers for the monologues: Camile Arnone wrote for Amelia Shepard Jones Clay and Stephanie Drewisis wrote for Thomas Hodgkins.

Mary Satterly Rowland’s script was comprised entirely in her own words, from journal entries in the society’s archives. The witch trials of Mary and Ralph Hall and Goody Garlick were shaped by Scott Ferrara’s book, Accused of Witchcraft in New York. 

The scene for Mary Swift Jones was heavily influenced by Bev Tyler’s new book Love and Letters from Japan which included many of Mary’s letters. Tyler will be presenting his book at the Society’s free monthly lecture series on Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Setauket Neighborhood House.

The 30th Annual Spirits Graveyard Tour was sponsored by Annmarie’s Farm Stand, Luigi’s Pizzeria, Starbucks, Apple Bank and Stop & Shop in East Setauket. Chamber music was provided by students in the Ward Melville High School orchestra, and traffic assistance was given by the History Honor Society at WMHS. Special contributions were made by the Education Committee: Bev Tyler, Donna Smith, Lindsey Steward-Goldberg, Town of Brookhaven Historian Barbara Russell, and Spirits Tour Committee Chair Janet McCauley.

Three Village Historical Society would especially like to thank Setauket Presbyterian Church and Caroline Episcopal Church for their unwavering support of this sold-out event year after year!

Author Kimberly Phyfe is the Community Engagement Manager at the Three Village Historical Society.

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Participants from last year's supermarket drive. Photo from Councilman Ferro's office
Participants from last year's supermarket drive. Photo from Councilman Ferro's office
Harborfields Tornadoes Head Coach Rocco Colucci, with Councilman Salvatore Ferro, Director Kevin Thorbourne, Director of Community Development, Angel Cepeda, Suffolk County Second Precinct Police Officer Claudia Delgado.

Huntington Town Councilman Salvatore Ferro has announced the collaboration between his office and Town Director of Minority Affairs Kevin Thorbourne for the third annual Supermarket Food Drive.

This community-driven event will take place for Harborfields, Huntington, and John Glenn high schools on Sunday, October 27 from noon to 4 p.m. and for Northport on Sunday, November 10 from noon to 4 and will bring together local high school football teams to raise hunger awareness and support local food pantries.

The Supermarket Food Drive will feature a friendly competition among several football teams from high schools across the Town of Huntington.

These teams will be collecting non-perishable food items outside the following locations:

  • Harborfields Tornadoes Football: Greenlawn Farms, 777 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn
  • Huntington Blue Devils Football: Stop & Shop, 60 Wall Street, Huntington
  • John Glenn Knights Football: Stop & Shop, 3126 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport
  • Northport Tigers Football: Stop & Shop, 454 Fort Salonga Road (25A), Northport

Councilman Ferro emphasized the significance of the different football teams coming together to give back to the community, stating, “The Supermarket Food Drive embodies the strength of our community spirit. I’m proud of our local high school football teams for their commitment to supporting those in need within our community. This event showcases the unity and compassion that define our town.”

Residents are encouraged to join Councilman Ferro, Director Thorbourne, and the high school football participants on Sunday, October 27, for Harborfields, John Glenn, and Huntington Football Teams and on Sunday, November 10 for the Northport Football Team to donate non-perishable food items and help make a positive impact on the lives of those facing food insecurity in Huntington. For more information, call 631-351-3175.

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A scene from the Oktober Harvest Festival. Photo by Melanie Karniewich
A scene from the Oktober Harvest Festival. Photo by Melanie Karniewich
Josie, who works at Kilwins located off of Main Street, showcases its fall samples. Photo by Melanie Karniewich
Pirates at Large members Monti Babson, left, Captain Nathanial Hawkins and Aloisia Von Hottenstein. Photo by Melanie Karniewich
A scene from the Oktober Harvest Festival. Photo by Melanie Karniewich

By Melanie Karniewich

Families and friends gathered in Port Jefferson on Oct. 19 and 20 to embrace the season’s autumn spirit during the village’s annual Oktober Harvest Festival.

The festival, sponsored by the Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce and the Port Jefferson Business Improvement District in cooperation with the Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson, featured more than 30 events spread over two days.

Saturday’s festivities began with the Port Jefferson Historical Society’s 37th annual outdoor country auction, followed by the village-wide chowder crawl. Later, a costumed dog parade trotted down East Main Street while the evening wrapped up with the (Mostly) True Things storytelling show.

Barbara Ransome, director of operations at the Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, has worked in the village for 15 years. She said the festival not only creates memories for attendees but provides an important opportunity for local businesses to shine.

“Spreading the activities around so that businesses can really benefit — spreading the crowd around — is really important,” Ransome said. She embodies this idea through the Pirate Scavenger Hunt, which leads participants to six small businesses in town with six individual clues. When they find the right business, they are greeted by a member of Pirates at Large, a Patchogue-based nonprofit entertainment troupe, which has worked with the chamber of commerce for many community events.

“Port Jefferson is really the place to be,” said George Overin, better known as Monti Babson, a  member of Pirates at Large. In addition to the scavenger hunt, attendees enjoyed a tractor hayride, classic cars, friendly but spooky harvest walkers welcoming the community and face painting. There was also a self-guided fall art walk that began a few days before the festival, showcasing 17 artists across 22 locations throughout the village.

Visitors have plenty of opportunities to discover what the town has to offer as the cold weather approaches. Port Jefferson will also have the Festival of the Trees beginning on Dec. 1, along with the 28th annual Charles Dickens Festival on Dec. 7 and Dec. 8. 

Melanie Karniewich is a reporter with The SBU Media Group, part of Stony Brook University’s School of Communication and Journalism’s Working Newsroom.

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Scene from Northport football homecoming game on 10/19/24
Scene from Northport football homecoming game on 10/19/24
QB Simon Blissett fights for extra yardage against Deer Park. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Scene from Northport football homecoming game on 10/19/24
Northport Tigerettes get a kick out the homecoming halftime festivities. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Junior cheerleaders take part in homecoming pregame fun. Photo by Steven Zaitz

By Steven Zaitz

Northport High School broke out their new uniforms on homecoming, this past Saturday, and then broke out the whoopin’ stick on Deer Park, blanking the Falcons 49-0, in front of packed house at Northport Tiger Stadium. Northport improves to 4-2 on the season, and Deer Park remains winless at 0-6. 

From midfield and sporting a new camo-tinged, navy and butterscotch uniform, Tiger junior running back Grayson Cabrera scored on the first offensive play from scrimmage, which gave Northport a 6-0 lead. Northport scored a safety when they bungled a punt for another two points, and junior Luke Loiacono returned the free kick 71 yards for a touchdown. Northport had a 15-0 lead after just four minutes of play. It was much of the same for the rest of the game.

Cabrera added a touchdown on a 39-yard pass from QB Enrique Hernandez to start the second quarter and Loiacono zig-zaged his way to the end zone, for 47 yards to give the Tigers a 36-0 six minutes, before halftime. Senior fullback Jesse Castillo blasted his way in from five yards away to put a cap on the half. Northport led 43-0.

After a gala halftime show, starring the famous Tiger Marching Band, Tigerettes,  the Flagline and varsity cheer, Northport inserted junior Simon Blissett. He scored on a brilliant 49 yard bootleg midway through the fourth quarter. Perhaps the only blemish on this sun-drenched day, from a Northport perspective, was the missed point after touchdown, which would have given the Tigers an even fifty.

The defense for Northport, led by linebacker Reid Johansen, allowed only 102 yards of Falcon offense on the day. Johansen had 10 tackles, and defensive tackle, Gio Valenti, had six. 

For Northport, the celebratory vibe will have faded upon hitting the practice field on Monday, as they will now prepare for the undefeated East Islip Redmen, who are ranked number one in Newsday’s power rankings.

East Islip is undefeaded at 6-0 and have outscored opponents 240-42, and most recently, defeated 2023 Suffolk County Conference II champions North Babylon, 42-7.

The Redmen are led by QB Thomas Costarelli and running back Ryan Parker, who has scored 14 touchdowns so far this year.

The game will be at East Islip on Friday Oct. 25 at 6 p.m.

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Abigail Bozzanca shoots at the box for Comsewogue in a home game against East Hampton. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue field hockey vs. East Hampton 10/19/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue field hockey vs. East Hampton 10/19/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue field hockey vs. East Hampton 10/19/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Evie Arnone clears the ball for Comsewogue. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue field hockey vs. East Hampton 10/19/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue field hockey vs. East Hampton 10/19/24. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The Comsewogue Warriors had their hands full when the Bonackers of East Hampton came calling in a Division II contest Saturday afternoon, Oct. 19.

East Hampton scored two unanswered goals in the first half before Gabrielle Sohngen broke the ice for the Warriors to trail 2-1 at the halftime break. The Bonackers countered in the third quarter scoring the insurance goal to lead by two at 3-1. 

Warrior Allison Colmer’s stick spoke next when she rocked the box in the middle of the 3rd to make the score 3-2.

The Comsewogue sticks fell silent the rest of the way, with the Warriors falling to East Hampton 4-2.

Grace Peyman had 12 stops in the box for the Warriors.

Comsewogue hosted Bayport-Blue Point Monday, Oct. 21, but lost 1-0. The Warriors now have a 6-10 league record.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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