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SWR Has An MVP
Votruba's stats jumped off the page this season both with the bat, but especially with his pitching prowess. Votruba amassed a 5-2 record on the hill to go along with his 1.65 ERA. In his 46 innings pitched he struck out 52 batters and his pinpoint control led to him walking on 3 batters all season long.
Sayville Girls Are The Best In Suffolk
The team finished the regular season 6-1 overall and 6-1 in division. They outscored their opponents 52-11 in dominating fashion.
Simp-Ellie The Best
Masera has won the ECAC Sports Offensive Player of the Year award. Masera, who is also a finalist for the Tewaarton Award, was also named to the All ECAC team this week. She is joined by her teammates Kailyn Hart and Avery Hines.
Bellport Boys Break Big Running Record
Bellport High School's boys varsity 4x400 team broke a 30-year school record at the North Shore Invitational on May 11.
Suffolk's All Stars Shine
The Unified Basketball league has shined a light on inclusiveness within the athletic world and the light that has come from the players has been unmatched. From first baskets to undefeated seasons, the year has been surrounded by nothing but positivity and this game put an exclamation point on the standout players seasons.
Flood and Mideulla Lead Easport-South Manor
The boys were led by a first place finish from Justin Albanese who had a time of 1:59:06 in the 800 meter finals. He wasn't the only name from Eastport-South Manor who excelled in the 800 meter as Cooper Nedvin finished 3rd and Christian Capolino ended the race in 5th place.
Rocky Point Eagles Athletes Soar Into The Future
Rocky Point welcomed the students, family members, coaches and administrators together to celebrate their achievements. These athletes not only excelled at their respective sports but also continued to impress academically while juggling an athletic schedule.
All State Standouts Get Honored
Varsity football players Trey'von Holland, Tatum Cipp, and Caleb White were each presented certificates for their athletic achievements. Holland, recently represented Long Island against New York City in the annual bowl game. In that game Hollard earned defensive MVP honors. Tatum Cipp excelled at Bellport playing multiple positions. He was a star at offensive tackle, offensive guard, and center and also played an excellent defensive tackle. Caleb White was an all division standout who was a preseason top 15 middle linebacker. The 6'1" 200 pounder also played wide receiver and quarterback.The six time Long Island and twelve time Suffolk County Champions will look to improve on their 4-4 division record when it begins play this fall.
Suffolk's New Girls Lacrosse Champs
Both the Sayville girls lacrosse team and the Ward Melville girls lacrosse teams can now call themselves champions after winning their division championships.
Half Hollow Hills Slays The Lion
All season long the Half Hollow Hills and Northport lacrosse teams were neck and neck in Suffolks Class A standings, so it was only fitting that they would meet in the finals to finally determine who was the better team. Half Hollow Hills left no doubt or debate after taking home the title this week. They weren't just facing a Northport team that went 14-1 in conference on the season, but they were seemingly fighting against history as well. Half Hollow Hills hadn't won a championship since 1962, despite having some very impressive teams over the years.
Long Island's Defensive MVP
Of all that great talent one name stood above the rest, Bellport's Trey'von Holland. Holland is a 6 foot, 230 pound linebacker that has been described as one of the best run stoppers in the state and one of it's hardest hitters. Holland won the Defensive MVP of the game award making everyone take notice for next season.
Game 7...the Best Words in Sports and Sports Betting
It doesn't take a genius to understand that Game 7's will always favor the home team. They are the better regular season team, which is why they have the final game on their home court, ice or whatever. People love the underdogs though, they probably shouldn't in these spots. The home team is hitting almost 75% over the past 50 NBA Game 7 scenarios. While that might not shock many people, the against the numbers cover rate probably will. The team with home court advantage is hitting 60% against the spread on the final playoff home game. What's even more reassuring for home team bettors is the spread has been on average more than two baskets. These are sizeale lines with a very long history of covering.
Make It 4 In A Row For Commack
Their star pitcher shined as bright as he ever has in a complete game masterpiece. RIghty Evan Kay has been stellar all season and capped off the historical year with one of the best games of his career. Evan Kay is known as one of the best pitchers in Suffolk County history and putting a final championship on that resume is just a cherry on top. Kay is the defending Suffolk Pitcher of the Year and might have had an even better season this year. He has pitched 60 straight scoreless innings and finished with 4 wins and even threw in a save this season for good measure.
The Panthers Roar To a Title
The Miller Place Panthers defeated Islip, 4-1, for the Suffolk County Class A County Championship this weekend.
Sachem Softball Reigns Supreme
Olivia DeRose has pitched to a championship level all season long and this weekend she led Sachem East to the Class AAA Section XI Softball Championship.
Aiello Leads Bayport-Blue Point To The Title
The boys beat Shoreham-Wading River by a 9-8 final score. Dan Aiello scored the deciding and game-winning goal with under 2 minutes left in the game to seal the victory. Aiello had a huge day with 3 goals and 1 assist to lead the way. But, it was hardly a one man show. Ben Morris added 1 goal and 2 assists, Maclin Keyser had two goals and one assist, Mikey Luce had a goal and an assist while Connor Curran and Ryan Hannaford chipped in one goal apiece.
The Kings of Suffolk Baseball
The Kingmen completed a fantastic season by beating Bayport-Blue Point 7-1 in the finals. Kings Park was led by their ace Hunter Colagrande, who was dazzling all season long. With the win Colagrande improved to 9-0 on the season and gave the Kingsmen their first title since 2001 and their seventh county title. This wasn't only a dominant pitching performance as KIngs Park had plenty of offensive help. Giuseppe Buffolino went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored while Brandon Hauk, Anthony Lobasso and Dylan Frers each went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Next up for Kings Park, who finished the regular season 21-2, they now take on the
Sachem East Pitcher Crowned Queen of the K's
The South Shore Press congratulates Sachem East girls softball pitcher Olivia DeRose, a senior who not only picked up a big win in the Suffolk County Championship game but notched the 500th strikeout of her high school career.
The Lions Stay Unbeaten
The Lions remained undefeated on the season and this has been a season of records as they also set the mark for most points scored in a Unified basketball game with 72.
Baby Boy Barton on Board at the South Shore Press
The newest edition of the South Shore Press sports team has arrived! Sports reporter Tom Barton and his wife Abby welcomed the newest edition to their growing family: Finnegan James Barton.
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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.
Brookhaven awarded $10 million in flood resilience funds
The Town of Brookhaven will receive $10 million to help reduce flooding and protect water quality in Narrow Bay.
Cold case solved in 28-year-old murder
A much-loved woman was murdered twenty-eight years ago and her murderer has finally been identified.