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Brown was a little wild, but also wildly effective. He had a no hitter going through four solid innings and ended up going 4 2/3 innings allowing just 3 hits and two runs. Brown had his usual knuckle curveball working all day and the Mets felt it striking out 5 times.
Let's CELI-brate
No game this year was more impressive than in their win against Hauppague. Celi was masterful, striking out 18 batters and allowing just two hits in a 6-4 win. She wasn't done there as she also went 2-for-2 with a double, two RBIs and a run scored.
A New SuffolK ReKord
Anthony Kay was drafted by the New York Mets and pitched at Ward Melville. He has made a combined 44 major league appearances (seven starts) with the Blue Jays, Cubs and Mets. Evan Kay has committed to Stony Brook after he graduates and hopes to have the same sort of career success as his namesake.
A Field Of Dreams ... and Legacy
Coach Pranzo began his career in 1958 and became Miller Place's first varsity baseball coach in the early 70's. He coached there until 1989 and then returned to the dugout from 2003 to 2006. During his time as skipper he won 257 games, 8 league championships, 2 Suffolk county championships, one Long Island Championship and finished as the runner up for a state title as well. Throw in multiple coach of the year honors and you have quite the resume.
That's A First
Pitchers Nick Carnovale and Jason Stiles combined to pitch the first combined no-hitter in school history. Together they struck out 14 batters in a 5 -0 win over Lindenhurst. Nick Carnovale pitched into the 7th inning racking up 12 strikeouts. Then Jason Stiles came in to close the door striking out two to complete the no-hitter.
200 and Counting for Caputo
Caputo replaced Richard Garrett, who announced his retirement after nine years in 2022. Caputo had previously worked under Garrett as an assistant coach since 2019 and his Long Island roots can be seen everywhere over his career. Before coming to St. Joe's Caputo spent five seasons as head coach of the Dowling College baseball team, leading them to two East Coast Conference Tournament titles in four appearances and three trips to the NCAA Division II Regional Tournament. Caputo also was a two-time ECC Coach of the Year with Dowling. Prior to Dowling he was at Farmingdale State College where the Rams won three conference titles and made an appearance in the Division III College World Series.He also graduated from Hofstra where he played Division I baseball and played with the Long Island Ducks. The Valley Stream native graduated from Valley Stream Central High School in 1994, where he played both football and baseball, earning All-County recognition in both sports.
The Awards Keep Coming
"Kaeden represented Comsewogue with pride at the awards brunch," said Director of Athletics Matteo DeVincenzo. "Being selected for the Golden Eleven Team was a great way to cap off his incredible high school football career, and we are going to miss Kaeden when he graduates. We will always be proud to have called Kaeden a Comsewogue Warrior!"
Another Long Islander Heads to the NFL
Lapp was a part of Suny Cortland's winning national team leading the Red Dragons to their first Division-III NCAA national championship back in December 2023. Lapp's teammate Cole Burgess also was signed by the Bengals. Those two receivers combined for 30 touchdowns last season.
Alone in First
Kings Park has been a machine lately on the mound. Aside from just Colagrande this staff has shut down their opponents at a near record rate. King Park now has seven straight games where they have allowed 1 run or less. They have outscored their last 7 opponents by a ridiculous 63-2 margin. Kings Park will try to keep that streak going when they take on Islip, Longwood, and Bayshore-Bluepoint to end their regular season.
Perfect-0
Longwood demolished RIverhead in the three game set and first place is secure as the season is winding down. The Lions sit at 11-2 after their impressive run of wins. They have strung together 6 straight wins where they have outscored their opponents 70-9.
Hunter Colagrande is Nearly Perfect
Not only did Colagrande pitch a no hitter in the effort but he only walked one batter all game. Over the complete game he struck out 14 as he baffled Hampton Bays all day. What's even more eye popping is this is Colagrande's second no no of the season and this brought him up to a Suffolk County leading five wins on the season. He has struck out eight or more batters in all five outings so far and his overall season statistics seem almost unbelievable. His numbers read like a video game. 30 innings pitched with 49 strikeouts. He has allowed just seven hits in those starts and just seven walks. That brings his WHIP to a tidy 0.35 and his ERA is an absolutely perfect 0.00.
Goncalves Goes in the 3rd
Long Island was all smiles when they heard these memorable words on Friday night. "With the 79th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft the Indianapolis Colts select offensive tackle Matt Goncalves." Those words will now be forever entrenched into Long Island sports lore as the Suffolk native goes to the NFL.
Caleb Williams is Moving Markets
Williams had long been speculated to be the top selection this season, even going back two seasons when he won the Heisman Trophy. The Bears made any doubts of who they would choose to be their new signal caller obsolete when they dealt their former first round pick Justin Fields away this offseason to the Pittsburgh Steelers. So, when draft day was upon us and we saw a -1000000 next to Williams name to be called first, there was little suspense. And yes, that is six zeros.
Vegas Baby, Vegas!
Laube seems like the perfect fit for the Raiders as a pass catching threat out of the backfield, and really he is THE pass catching threat at running back in this draft class. Laube received the 3rd best grade among RBs in this class by Pro Football Focus and that was low according to many scouts. Laube is a low to the ground runner, who has tremendous balance and quick feet. The Raiders are a team that have traditionally used versatile running backs and head coach Antonio Pierce is no exception.
Goncalves Goes in the 3rd
The 6 foot 6, 330 pound tackle out of Pitt seemed to be the Colts target all along. Indianapolis traded up from the 82nd pick to the 79th, giving Arizona a 6th rounder to get their man. Goncalves is likely going to be a swing lineman for the Colts next season. He has experience at both tackle spots, playing 11 games at left tackle and 13 at right tackle, but can also move to the inside in the NFL. The Colts see him as an elite pass protector after he allowed just 3 sacks in 900 pass block attempts in college. And in fact, all 3 of those sacks came as a freshman, he didn't give up one since then.
Grading the First Round for the Giants and Jets
When the Giants were on the clock everyone in the league was on the edge of their seats, because what New York would do would change the course of draft night. Instead of a QB, New York selected Malik Nabers. Nabers is not just a non QB but he is a serious weapon for Jones and you can see the Giants new found commitment to their well paid gunslinger. In almost any other draft Nabers would have been the #1 wide receiver taken off the board. He has all the makings of a true top WR and a #1 option for the #1 pick. His yards after catch ability is as good as anyone in this draft and he's been compared to Tyreek Hill. Nabers is an A pick for the Giants who's offense needed a jolt after losing Bakley in the offseason and he fits that explosive bill perfectly.
Banner Week For Stony Brook Women's Lacrosse
It wasn't just team accolades this week though as the Wolves also had Avery Hines win the IWLCA National Co-Defensive Player of the Week. For Hines it's the second time in the last three weeks that she has won the award. This week also saw Ellie Masera win the CAA player of the week award. For Masera it has been an awards filled week. She was named one of the 25 nominees for the prestigiousTewaaraton Award. That award is the equivalent of lacrosse's version of the Heisman Trophy. The Tewaaraton Award is presented annually to the best NCAA men's and women's lacrosse players of the season.
North Babylon No-No
Camier had six strikeouts in the game as he was effectively wild allowing six walks, but no one crossed the plate in his 5 1/3 innings. He notched his second win of the season and now has 10 K's in those two wins. Chris Stumpf retired all five batters he faced as he shut the door on the game, adding two strikeouts. Stumpf came into a pressure situation as he walked into a two runners on jam, in the bottom sixth inning, but came away clean as he induced two ground ball outs. Earlier in the week Stumpf surpassed Billy Meslin (class of 2000) as the program leader in saves, since comprehensive stats leaders was established in 2000.
Shoreham-Wading River's New AD
There is a new man in charge of the Shoreham-Wading River School District's athletic department. The district has named Eric Bramoff as the new Director of Health, Physical Education, Athletics and Nurses effective July 1. Mr. Bramoff will be taking over for current Athletic Director Mr. Mark Passamonte, who has held the position for the past decade but will be retiring after the year.
Kyle Erickson is Electric
Senior Kyle Erickson took the hill and fired a no hitter. The fireballer struck out 9 batters across the effort and even added a double, three RBIs and two runs scored as the Royals beat up on Amityville 12-0. This was Erickson's longest outing of the season as he has come out of the bullpen this year as well as starting. Head Coach Jesse Rosensaid "Kyle was locked in on the mound for seven innings, in a dominating, and memorable performance. In true team fashion Kyle was quick to show his appreciation to his team's defense as an important factor in this accomplishment. Exciting stuff for Kyle, and Port Jefferson Baseball." Port Jefferson has now won two games in a row by the score of 25-2 and they have scored 45 runs in their last four games. The Royals have a long break before taking on Amityville once again next week. With just four games remaining on the schedule they will need to keep scoring to take the lead in league play.
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