It was a championship weekend for Ward Melville as both the boys and girls volleyball teams took home championship titles.
The boys team won back-to-back Long Island Championships as they defeated Massapequa this weekend. The boys had to mount an improbable comeback for the victory. They trailed 1 set to 2 but came back and took home the title in the 5th set.
Kyle Fagan led the way with 33 kills, with a pressure filled 8 in the fifth set. One of those 8 kills proved to be the final point of Ward Melville’s win and secured their second straight LI title.
The Patriots now move on to the state Division I championship rounds, which begin this Saturday at Albany Capital Center.
Not to be outdone the women's team also brought home championship gold.
The Ward Melville girls defeated Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK, 22-25, 25-18, 25-23, 25-20, at Wantagh High School.
While the boys were winning back to back titles, the girl were able to make history as they brought home their first Long Island Championship in more than a decade. They last won in 2012. Just as impressive is the Patriots improving their record to a perfect 20-0 on the season.
Brooke Raber led the team with had assists, while Emma Bradshaw added 22 kills.
The girls will travel to Glens Falls this weekend to compete in the state Class AAA semifinals.