News by Tom Barton
News by Tom Barton on South Shore Press
Bellport Races to a Title
Bellport High School’s sprint medley relay team won first place this week at the Glenn D. Loucks Games.
Girard Is Back on Top
Ward Melville golfer Ella Girard has won her second Suffolk County Championship.
Athletes Go Beyond the Playing Field to Make the Hall of Fame
This week the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame (SSHOF) and Team Up 4 Community (TU4C) proudly honored Kate Gironda and Rowan Golub for their extraordinary commitment to community service.
The Breeder's Cup Is Coming Back to Long Island
The Breeder's Cup World Championships are coming to Long Island. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Belmont Park has been selected to host the 2027 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
Smithtown Students Experience the Subway Series
The New York Yankees vs. New York Mets series are dubbed the 'Subway Series' because you can hop on the train and take it to the next stadium. That experience is unique to New York and the phrase began back when the Yankees would play the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants.
Hills East Duo's Are Heading to State's
Half Hollow Hills East's Lohit Madisetty & Marcus Gonzales have won the Section XI - Suffolk County Athletics Doubles Title.
Miller Place's Lake Nominated for Prestigious Award
Miller Place's Brendan Lake was recently nominated for the Rohan Murphy Inspirational Wrestler of the Year Award.
A Lion Sized No-No
This week the Longwod Lions playoff win wasn't just a great win, it was nearly perfect.
Sayville's Baseball Field Has a New Name
Sayville's long time baseball head coach Barry Fitzpatrick was honored last week when the school district renamed their field in his honor.
The Eagles Unified Team Soars
The Rocky Point School District’s Unified Basketball team got a win this week against Shoreham Wading River and Comsewogue High School in their second season as a team.
The Colonials Win Their First Ever Playoff Game
The William Floyd Colonials varsity flag football team won their first-ever playoff game.
33 Suffolk Schools Compete for Fit Club
This week 33 schools across Suffolk County sent more than 1,000 student athletes to compete in the annual Suffolk Zone Fit Club.
Respect Youth Officials
Anyone who has been to youth sports knows the trials and almost abuse the officials and umpires take on a daily basis. Standing in there wearing a referee or umpire uniform is a thankless job that is often criticized and almost never applauded. Grown adults across the country have been known to spoil the sport for the kids because of their treatment of these officials.
NFL Opening Day Lines Released
We are still months away from the NFL's opening day and even months away from camp opening up, but the NFL released their schedule and shortly after the Week 1 NFL lines followed suit.
Fantasy Baseball - Trust the White Sox?
The Chicago White Sox set the mark last season for futility and in a fantasy baseball world they were just as bad as advertised.
Run For Those Who Cannot
If you are looking for something fun, yet meaningful to do this weekend the Dashan J. Briggs Memorial Foundation will be holding their 5th and final Run for Briggs 5K Run/Walk/Ruck and 1-Mile Kid’s Fun Run this Saturday, May 24, 2025.
The Colonials Make the Playoffs For the 4th Time
The William Floyd boys’ varsity tennis team recently finished off their stellar regular season by clinching a playoff berth for the fourth consecutive season.
Look to the Rebounds to Cash Those Playoff Tickets
When the Knicks take on the Pacers this week it should be a hotly contested series. Finding an avenue to bet in the series will be tough and we have to navigate through it to find some value, but there is value to be had.
Fantasy Baseball - Closer Change in Philly
When the Philadelphia Phillies announced that their closer Jose Alvarado was going to be suspended for 80 games without pay for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy the look at the Phillies as World Series contenders shifted, as did fantasy teams across the country.
Bing Bong the Knicks Are Knocking on the Finals Door
The New York Knicks shocked the world when they upended the Boston Celtics and advanced in the playoffs and now they are just one series away from the NBA Finals.
Daily Feed
Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Suffolk County on the hook for $112 million after losing lawsuit
Suffolk County is on the losing end of a $112 million jury award involving 674 immigrants that were unlawfully held and handed over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Holocaust Center calls on second generation to carry torch
Holocaust survivors are looking to the second generation to combat hate and intolerance.