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Section XI Top New York State
When the dust settled at the New York State Division I Wrestling Championships, Section XI stood alone at the top, proving once again that Suffolk County wrestling remains among the elite in New York State. Powered by a dominant showing across multiple weight classes, Section XI captured the team title at the championships held at the MVP Arena.
Don't Over Think the Madness
It’s called March Madness, not NCAA Tournament Madness, for a reason. The chaos begins well before Selection Sunday, starting with conference tournament week in early March. Every year, there is upheaval, surprise runs, and Cinderella teams punching tickets and stealing automatic bids. From a betting perspective, however, this is also a time when overthinking can be costly.
Trump Backed Tex Hits a Home Run
Former New York Yankee Mark Teixeira has hit a virtual home run once again, this time off the field. Teixeira, affectionately known as “Tex” during his playing days, won his Republican primary this week, securing 61 percent of the vote to succeed GOP Representative Chip Roy in southwest Texas.
Mangano Three Peats
Star wrestler Gavin Mangano led the Shoreham-Wading River Wildcats at the state championships this past week, capturing his third New York State title and cementing his place among the elite wrestlers in program history.
CC to Join Monument Park
CC Sabathia was a team leader through and through, delivering New York a championship to go along with a stellar and decorated career. Already selected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, Sabathia will now receive another prestigious honor from the team he will represent in Cooperstown. The New York Yankees announced that Sabathia will join the franchise’s all-time greats with a permanent place in Monument Park.
USA Hockey Starts Impacting Young Fans
The success of the USA Olympic teams has captivated the nation, and with championship performances from both the men’s and women’s squads, expectations are high that their impact will reach future generations.
The Best of L.I. Awards are Quack-tastic!
The winners of the annual “Best of Long Island” awards, presented by FourLeaf Federal Credit Union, have been announced, and the Long Island Ducks were once again front and center. Ducks mascot QuackerJack was named Best Team Mascot, earning his record-setting 16th consecutive Best of Long Island award overall.
Sachem North Wresting Sets New Records
This past weekend marked a pair of historic firsts for Sachem North High School in the wrestling program, highlighted by milestone performances on both the boys’ and girls’ sides at the New York State Championships.
MLB Star Visits Pat-Med
Eagle Elementary School in the Patchogue-Medford School District recently welcomed local children’s author Angela O’Hoppe for a special visit that combined storytelling, inspiration, and an unforgettable surprise. Joining her was her son, Logan O’Hoppe, catcher for the Los Angeles Angels, making the event especially memorable for students and staff.
Floyd Wrestlers Eye a State Title
William Floyd High School senior varsity wrestlers Josiah Lors, David Gonzalez, and Veronica-Sky Williams have all qualified for the New York State Championship Tournament, which will be held at the MVP Arena in Albany, New York. Veronica-Sky will compete in the girls’ state tournament, while Josiah and David will represent William Floyd in the boys’ division.
The Colonials are Headed to the Suffolk Championship
The William Floyd Colonials boys’ varsity basketball team is headed back to the Suffolk County Championship game. The Colonials earned their return to the county final with a 73–66 victory over Walt Whitman in a semifinal playoff matchup this weekend.
Early Defense Sets the Tone for Floyd
The William Floyd Colonials girls’ varsity basketball team is headed to the Suffolk County Championship game. The Colonials punched their ticket this weekend with a 56–45 victory over Ward Melville in the semifinals.
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.
Betting the World Baseball Classic
The World Baseball Classic begins Thursday, bringing together many of the top players in the sport for an international showdown to determine the world’s best baseball nation.
LI Business Pros Sought for Charity Boxing Event
Long Island Fight for Charity (LIFFC), the nation’s only all-volunteer charity boxing fundraising event, is seeking business professionals to step into the ring for its 21st Annual Main Event this November.
Tomcats Sign Smithtown Goalkeeper
American Soccer Club–New York has announced the signing of former Smithtown High School East goalkeeper Diego Flores to a one-year deal for the 2026 National Premier Soccer League season. Flores is currently a redshirt freshman at Southern Connecticut State University and will join ASC New York for the upcoming summer campaign.
Don't Buy the Pinstripe Hype ... Yet
Often in fantasy baseball, what we know and value in real baseball must be adjusted for the fantasy game. A great prospect built primarily on defense, for example, will not be nearly as valuable. Strong all-around players are often overhyped for fantasy purposes, even though they mean far more to an actual team. One of the biggest examples of this disconnect happens every spring training.
Phillips Headlines Impressive County Champions
Chase Phillips is officially the 2026 Section XI All-County Champion, and the title came with even more significance as he also secured a berth in the New York State Championships. Competing in the 118-pound weight class, Chase Phillips delivered a clutch overtime victory against Alex Hernandez to claim the crown.
Hernandez Sisters Lead Rocky Point
The Hernandez sisters have long been a model of excellence in Suffolk County and across Long Island, and this season they added another historic achievement to an already impressive legacy. For the first time, all four Hernandez siblings qualified for the Suffolk County wrestling finals in the same year, setting a benchmark that had never been reached before.
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Sound Beach Spring Festival Set for April 25
The Rocky Point–Sound Beach Chamber of Commerce has announced its Downtown Sound Beach Spring Festival & Street Fair, scheduled for Saturday, April 25th, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Sound Beach Boulevard.