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Sachem North Wins 1st League Title Since 2013
The Sachem North wrestling team has captured its first League II Championship in more than a decade, earning the program’s first league title since 2013. The milestone victory capped off a dominant regular season for the Arrows, who rose to every challenge placed in front of them throughout the winter.
Coach Healey Wins His Milestone 100th
William Floyd High School varsity bowling head coach James Healey recently reached a personal milestone by earning his 100th career victory in a 34-2 win over Bellport. During the match, senior Nicholas Powers rolled a game-high 255, while sophomore Gino Conforti added a strong 224, helping secure the landmark victory for both the coach and the program.
Bellport Girls are Off and Running
The Bellport girls varsity winter track season is off to an impressive start, with multiple athletes turning in top performances across several events. n fact, some of the girls have been historically good to begin the new year. Senior Arielle Ross has led the way early, posting one of the strongest runs in program history.
He's Back - The Ducks Resign Flores
The Long Island Ducks have announced the signing of catcher Ronaldo Flores, marking his return for a second season with the club and his seventh year in professional baseball.
Roberts Talents are There but is he Worth the ADP?
The New York Mets traded for talent this week and landed one of the most physically gifted players in baseball when they acquired Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox.
Belli Back to the Bronx
The New York Yankees believed they had the best offer on the table for their star outfielder to return and chose not to budge during negotiations. In the end, that strategy proved successful, as Cody Bellinger and the Yankees agreed Wednesday to a five-year, $162.5 million contract that keeps him in pinstripes for the foreseeable future.
Hills West Girls Track Team Impresses Again
The Hills West girls indoor track team had a strong day of competition this season at the Stanner Games, delivering several standout performances against elite competition.
Peters Jumps into a New Record
Ramelo Peters of the Half Hollow Hills East boys winter track team broke a long-standing school record this week with an outstanding performance in the pole vault. Peters cleared 13 feet, officially surpassing a record that had stood for seven years. The jump not only set a new school mark but also ranks him second overall in Suffolk County this season.
Bowling Brothers Win Again
Eastport-South Manor varsity bowlers Alex and Logan Silbert captured first place at the Long Island High School Class A Doubles Tournament earlier this month, finishing with a combined score of 1,733 pins.
Stidham Changes the Odds Quickly
Quarterback Bo Nix suffered a broken ankle as the Denver Broncos punched their ticket to the AFC Championship Game, immediately sending shockwaves through the betting market.
Miller Place Keeps the Paddle
This past week, an old rivalry was renewed, and Miller Place once again came out on top. In a highly anticipated matchup against Mount Sinai, the Miller Place Panthers captured the ninth annual “Battle for the Paddle” with an impressive 44–19 victory over the Mustangs.
There's a New Man in Charge
After a couple of days of waiting for the news to be officially released and the paperwork signed, the New York Giants and John Harbaugh finalized their deal this weekend, making him the next head coach of the franchise.
Bo Knows Fantasy
This week, the New York Mets lost out on Kyle Tucker and quickly pivoted to Bo Bichette, and for fantasy purposes, this is an absolute win for Bichette managers and those targeting the star. You will hear talk that Bichette is switching positions, and long term that is why some teams were hesitant to commit to lengthy contracts, but for fantasy players, that should not matter at all.
Ex-Giants and Jets Wife Runs for Congress
The wife of former New York Giants and New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress has announced her run for New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District. Attorney and former Penn State athlete Tiffany Burress is seeking the seat currently held by Rep. Nellie Pou.
Half Hollow Hills Star Heads to the Hall of Fame
Half Hollow Hills West Class of 2021 alumna Jordyn Levy has been elected to the New York State High School Girls Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2026, an honor that recognizes her outstanding career and lasting impact on the sport.
Desai is Now #1 in the Country
Smithtown East High School junior Trishna Desai delivered a historic performance recently, bowling an impressive 804 series. The milestone marked the first 800 series recorded in Suffolk County girls bowling in more than six years, a rare achievement that immediately turned heads across the county. Desai’s remarkable series featured game scores of 268, 279, and 257, showcasing consistency, power, and precision throughout the set.
Mangano Makes More History
Shoreham-Wading River wrestler Gavin Mangano added another historic achievement to his résumé by capturing his fourth Eastern States Classic championship. Widely regarded as the toughest in-season wrestling tournament in the East, the Eastern States Classic once again showcased Mangano’s dominance on the mat.
Basketball Game Ends in Chaos and Arrests
Last week, a high school basketball game at Half Hollow Hills High School descended into chaos after a fight broke out between players from Half Hollow Hills and Comsewogue.
Sachem Hall of Famer John Allen Passes Away
The Sachem community has lost one of its Hall of Famers and an early multi-sport athlete from the 1970s.
Colonials Host Coaches vs. Cancer/Score for a Cure
The William Floyd girls’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Rich Sinclair, recently hosted a “Coaches vs. Cancer/Score for a Cure” game against Riverhead to raise money in the fight against cancer. As part of the initiative, the Colonials also participated in a shoot-a-thon, and through concessions and T-shirt sales, they raised nearly $650 for the American Cancer Society.
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A New Ice Rink Coming to Brookhaven
This week, Dan Panico announced that during the planning board portion of the Town Board meeting in March, there will be a site plan hearing for a proposed new hockey rink at the former Brookhaven campus of Dowling College.