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Daniel White Leads Hills East
Daniel White just upped his claim as the best player in the county this season when he led Hal Hollow Hills East to a 42-17 win over West Islip this weekend.
Connetquot's Puts On An Offensive Show
Vincent Feraca threw for over 270 yards and a remarkable five touchdowns as his star shined brighter than anyone. There were plenty of offensive stars in this one though as Javon Barnwell had had 3 receptions for 128 yards & all 3 went for TDs. He also had 3 attempts for 46 yards running the football. Barnwell now has 10 TDs on the season. and he lived in the end zone with three TD catches. Andrew Amarando also saw the end zone multiple times with two receiving TDs.
The Fred Fusaro Cup Stays In Lake Ronkonkoma
Sachem North beat Sachem East this past weekend by exploding on offense for 42 points. With that win The Fred Fusaro Cup stays in Lake Ronkonkoma! Sachem North leads the all-time series, 9-3.
Rugby Comes To Bayport-Blue Point
BBP High School has incorporated rugby into the team sports physical education curriculum for a two-week unit. So far, students' feedback has been very positive.
Great Hollow Middle School Takes The Field For A Great Cause
School in its Great Hollow vs. Cancer event.
Konopka Repeats As Champion
"This was the first time we've ever had the finals here. I live two minutes away so I was able to take a nap and then come here and play," said Konopka. "I do enjoy playing matches on the road though, it actually helps me stay focused."
Game, Set, Match For Bayport-Blue Point Sisters
This time around, however, playing a Westhampton Beach pairing once again, this time Buchen & Ava Borruso, the Romanos would not be denied. Utilizing the effective strategy of Evie at the baseline and Emilia at net, the two captured the county doubles title with a 6-3, 6-4 victory in the finals at Smithtown East High School on Monday afternoon.
The Knicks Have Their Eyes On a Title Run
This Knicks team should make people take notice though. Not only were the Knicks one of the best teams in the league last season, but they made a headline grabbing trade in the off season.
World Series Preview
It's not only the best player on the planet in Aaron Judge against the man chasing him for that title in Ohtani, but it's also the two most storied franchises in baseball history going head to head. Oh yeah, there is also the aspect of the two most populated cities and the largest bankrolls in baseball to take into consideration.
The Commack Brothers Connect For 3 TDs
Lincoln Riggs completed 5 of 8 passes, including three touchdown passes to his brother Andrew Riggs for visiting Commack (3-3).
Longwood Runs To 5-1
As Lindenhurst seemed to counterattack the Lions' every score in the second half, in the end, it just couldn't slow down the athletic abilities of Longwood's running backs.
Stony Brook's QB Throws Six TD Passes
Tyler Knopp has set the new Stony Brook football record.
Bayport-Blue Point Move to 6-0
Bayport-Blue Point is the only remaining Division 4 team after they beat Babylon 12-7 in a defensive gem of a game. The Phantoms watched Babylon get a quick 7-0 lead in the first quarter and then clamped down on defense and allowed absolutely nothing after that.
Longwood Supports Morgan's Message
In addition, the team secured an impressive 2-0 victory over Patchogue-Medford, remaining undefeated in league play! Congratulations to the team on their success on the field and for championing such an important cause
Coach Sioss Gets #300
Ward Melville's varsity field hockey coach Shannon Sioss earned her 300th career win this week.
Longwood Honors A Community Icon
The Board proudly presented the Carl Verdi Community Pride Award to Tom Bove, President of the Longwood Youth Sports Association (LYSA). His decades of volunteerism, tireless advocacy for athletics, and continuous efforts to build strong connections between the district and the community embody the very heart of Longwood's Pride, Spirit, and Heart. Congratulations, Mr. Bove!
The Deal Is First Place
The 5'11" 145 pounder finished with a time of 17:25. Deal primarily runs the 1600 meter and last season led his team to a conference championship run. He also finished in 3rd place last season in the sectionals.
Students Go Bionic
Prodell sixth graders had the opportunity to work with The Bionic Project on the theme "we are all connected; community is essential." The full day program began with an assembly on topics such as inclusive behavior and language, accessible school and stadium design, media narratives around disabilities and assistive technology. The day continued with adaptive sports clinics led by the four instructors, two of whom are elite athletes with physical disabilities. By the end of the day, students were better able to understand the challenges that students with physical disabilities face, particularly when it comes to playing a sport or participating in physical activities that may seem easy or come naturally to others. However, they were also able to see the power of resilience and hard work.
Betting On The Postseason Bullpens
For sports bettors it means something entirely different. Tis the season to bet on the bullpens. That's right, while most of the sports world is hoping for lots of offense and those late inning heroics the smart sports bettor is betting against those kind of things happening and betting on the new way that teams are designed.
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Doctor sues New York homeowners' association for religious discrimination and harassment, seeks over $1 million in damages
A first responder and medical doctor is embroiled in a legal battle against his homeowners' association, alleging discrimination and harassment based on his religion.
Price Rite Marketplace accused of selling defective pressure cooker that caused severe burns
A lawsuit has been filed against PRRC, Inc., operating as Price Rite Marketplace of Bethlehem, alleging that products from its popular line of pressure cookers are unsafe.
Suffolk County Police Department Gets Slapped Hard on Another Second Amendment Case
The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) received another blow against its pistol permit policies for violations of Suffolk County residents’ Second Amendment rights.