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Smithtown West Quarterback Makes His College Choice
One of Long Island's most prolific passers over the last few seasons has finally announced where he will be playing college football next fall as Smithtown West's Brayden Stahl has decided to further his playing career and education at Lock Haven University.
Winter Track is Back
Despite a handful of Suffolk County athletes venturing out west to compete in Cross Country Nationals, some of Section XI's best track athletes began the indoor season at Suffolk Community College's Brentwood Campus or ventured into New York City to race at the prestigious Armory Indoor Track in Washington Heights, throughout different time frames during the week, just about every team in the county competed.
Girls and Boys Basketball Roundup
This past week, New York State Public High Schools began their Winter Sports programs across the state. Here are the following results from the first games of the year for the handful of Girls and Boys Basketball teams that had scheduled games.
Gay Sports Group Criticizes Football Players Over Beliefs
During the previous week, the National Football League allowed players to wear custom cleats that promote awareness to a certain topic or promote a charitable organization that is doing positive things off the field.
Macchia Madness: Zariel Macchia Set to Return to Footlocker Nationals Following Regional Victory
After a shocking upset a few weeks ago where William Floyd's All-American standout Zariel Macchia lost the New York State Championship, the junior harrier was not to be denied Regional Glory as she competed in the prestigious Foot Locker Northeast Regional Championship and won the race handedly over the past weekend.
National's Bound: Mount Sinai's Gabrielson To Compete at Nike Cross Nationals
National's Bound: Mount Sinai's Gabrielson To Compete at Nike Cross Nationals
Floyd Denied Long Island Championship; Lose to Unbeaten Massapequa
Floyd Denied Long Island Championship; Lose to Unbeaten Massapequa
UFC Legend Speaks Out About Attacks in Ireland
UFC Legend Speaks Out About Attacks in Ireland
Patchogue Medford Hosts Annual Support the Troops Event Against Riverhead
Patchogue Medford Hosts Annual Support the Troops Event Against Riverhead
Matt Petgrave Arrested Following Adam Johnson Death
Matt Petgrave Arrested Following Adam Johnson Death
Chuck Priore Has Been Fired, What's Next for the Seawolves?
Chuck Priore Has Been Fired, What's Next for the Seawolves?
William Floyd Avenges Lone Loss, Wins County Crown
William Floyd Avenges Lone Loss, Wins County Crown
Smithtown Bulls Girls Soccer Finishes Runner Up in the State Championship
Smithtown Bulls Girls Soccer Finishes Runner Up in the State Championship
Perfection: Seawolves Finish 0-10 on the Season, Priore Relieved of Duties as Head Coach
Perfection: Seawolves Finish 0-10 on the Season, Priore Relieved of Duties as Head Coach
Antaky, Macchia Highlight Victories at Section XI Cross Country Championships
Antaky, Macchia Highlight Victories at Section XI Cross Country Championships
American Hockey Player Dies Overseas from "Accidental" Throat Slashing
American Hockey Player Dies Overseas from "Accidental" Throat Slashing
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The King is Back in the South Shore Press
The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.
Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off
This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.
Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling
The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.