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Mangano Named #1 Recruit
Congratulations to SWR's own 2024 national wrestling champion! Shoreham-Wading River High School freshman wrestler Gavin Mangano earned the national wrestling championship at the National High School Coaches Association Tournament in Virginia Beach, VA this past weekend. He won the 126 lb. title by defeating a competitor, 5-1, in the finals. He finished his freshman season with 51 wins and a New York State championship at 133 lbs. He followed it up going 6-0 at the National Championship and earning this honor. He made his teammates, coaches, school district, community and family
Ward Melville Literally Never Loses
Imagine not losing a match in nearly 1,100 days. That's the situation for Ward Melville girl's soccer right now.After another undefeated regular season - 14-0-1 - they are 50-0-7 since the 2022 season. They have won two state titles during that stretch.Ward Melville recently bested Nassau County's South Side High School's streak of 56 games from 1999-2002 to close out the regular season.The Patriots will look to add to their historic run this week as the Section XI girl's playoffs kick off.
Nighttime Unders Keep Hitting
As the sun goes down in the NFL, seemingly so does scoring. Before we go into the pure numbers game let's make sure we understand a few things about prime time numbers. First, the public will be betting the prime time, stand alone, games more than any over most weekends. That means that the public will be taking what they usually do, and that means overs. The line makers will bake this into the total and adjust in anticipation of what the public will do. Second, many prime time games pit two good teams against each other, and most 'good' teams have solid defenses.
Stony Brook Has A Homecoming To Remember
Stony Brook continued their impressive, and unexpected dynamic play this season with another underdog win on homecoming this week. The Wolves won 35-13 over the Tribe at LValle Stadium to push their record to 6-2 on the year.
The Yankees Win The World Series
The story of the 2024 fall baseball North Shore Minor league baseball season has been written and what a great story it truly is. A championship team that faced adversity, but also overcame all obstacles to stand at the top of the mountain would make any sports writer jealous. As with many youth teams the season was riddled with players missing time for prior engagements and there were some bumps in the road. This Yankees team was not unique in that fashion but how they overcame it speaks to the depth of their character. The Yankees lost only two games all year and even those two losses came by one run. One of those games the pinstripes had to play with just 8 players, the other was lost late using worn down pitching because of the relentless schedule. Through all of it the Yankees never blinked as they beat the team they were neck and neck with for first place twice during the season, but the Rays grabbed the top seed.
Kiernan and the Panthers Keep Going To The Air For Wins
The Miller Place quarterback had one of the best games of the season under center this week when he led his Mustangs to a 21-14 win.
A Complete Effort For Bellport
Kingston John had five carries for 100 yards, including a 65-yard scoring run to lead host Bellport (4-3) in Suffolk II.
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.
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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.
Plaintiff alleges kitchen appliance company’s defective pressure cooker caused severe injury
A lawsuit has been filed against The Steelstone Group LLC d/b/a Gourmia by Myesha Maggit on behalf of her daughter J.E.B., claiming severe injuries from a defective pressure cooker.
Former employee files lawsuit against Peconic Landing alleging discrimination and unlawful termination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Peconic Landing at Southold and two individuals, Mary Lavery and Lindsey Corwin, alleging a series of discriminatory and retaliatory actions that culminated in her termination.