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Record Setting Rebounds
There is a new school record at Half Hollow Hills West following a fascinating and dominant performance under the boards. Senior forward Kamari Vernot set a new Hills West boys basketball single-game record with 27 rebounds in a 78–62 victory over Hauppauge last week.
A 7th Grader is Knocking 'Em Down
North Country Road Middle School seventh grader Rosalie Manfre enjoyed an outstanding season competing on the Miller Place/Comsewogue Combined Girls Bowling Team, establishing herself as one of the program’s top performers despite being one of its youngest athletes
Nobody Beats the Wiz
This past week, the world-famous Harlem Wizards visited William Floyd and put on a show for everyone in attendance. The Wizards are a professional basketball team that is much more than your normal pass-and-shoot style of play. They are a theatrically minded, high-flying and fun-filled group that puts the wow factor back into the game.
Hamate Gate
As players have begun to report to spring camp, there has already been a rash of injuries. This season, however, they are not only happening to some superstars, but they are also the same injury. Francisco Lindor, Corbin Carroll and Jackson Holliday all broke their hamate bone this week and will miss significant time this spring
Bad Bunny is a Bust
Bad Bunny’s controversial Super Bowl halftime show has generated nearly as much buzz after the performance as it did beforehand. In the immediate aftermath, social media rushed to frame the artist’s appearance as a triumph, with phrases such as “highest-rated show ever” and “a rousing success” circulating widely.
Ducks Sign a Former Snake
The Long Island Ducks have signed former major league right-handed pitcher Harrison Francis. This will be his first season with the Ducks and his eighth in professional baseball.
Smithtown's Fitzgerald Returns to the Fighting Tomcats
American Soccer Club New York has announced the re-signing of midfielder Sean Fitzgerald to a one-year contract for the 2026 National Premier Soccer League season.
The Jets Bring on a Familiar Face
The New York Jets offense was stagnant for much of last season, so a change was widely expected. The change the Jets made is one of the more highly regarded offensive minds in the league, and expectations are high for the unit’s new leader. The Jets have hired Long Island native Frank Reich to take over as offensive coordinator.
The Super Bowl Look Ahead
The dust has settled on the NFL season, or perhaps better said, the confetti has settled, and now it should be time to sit back and relax. That is not the case for sharp sports bettors, however, as they are already crunching numbers and looking ahead to next season to identify the next potential underdog to reach the Big Game.
Youth Leads Playoff Bound Floyd
The William Floyd girls’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Rich Sinclair, finished the regular season with an impressive 16-4 overall record and a 13-3 mark in League I play.
Champions Once Again
The William Floyd boys’ varsity basketball team is back in the playoffs. While that may not come as a major surprise given the program’s sustained success, it is still an impressive accomplishment once again.
Real Life Impact, but a Fantasy Dud
Sometimes in fantasy baseball circles you’ll hear the phrase “he’s a better real-life player than fantasy player,” and there aren’t many who fit that description better than recently traded Brendan Donovan.
Sachem Star Has a Historic Day
It is one thing to win a single championship, but securing three titles in one day is nothing short of historic. That is exactly what Sachem East junior Bella Galeas accomplished this past weekend with a remarkable performance at the Suffolk Large School Indoor Track and Field Championships, held at Suffolk Federal Credit Union Arena on the campus of Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood.
Harbaugh Tags Nagy as His New O.C.
The New York Giants are headed in a brand-new direction with their new head coach, and that process has continued as he begins to assemble his staff. This past week, Jim Harbaugh made his first major hire, selecting former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy to run the Giants’ offense.
William Floyd Awarded Special Sports Grant
William Floyd Middle School received a $12,500 grant from the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation Sports Matter Program to support its physical education department and athletic teams.
Meyer's Keeps Adding to New School Record
When you set a record at a school like William Floyd, it carries extra weight, and that is exactly what senior Jack Meyer accomplished this week when he became the winningest wrestler in school history. Meyer set the new standard with his 146th career victory, establishing a benchmark at a program known for its rich wrestling tradition.
That's Three in a Row for Mangiamele
Shoreham-Wading River senior Leyton Mangiamele broke his own record this weekend, soaring 22 feet, 8¾ inches to surpass the indoor school mark of 22-4 that he set just last season.
The Ducks Resign Santos
The Long Island Ducks will be getting a familiar arm back on the mound this season as the team announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Ramon Santos. The veteran arm begins his third season with the Ducks and 13th in professional baseball.
The Panthers are State Champions
Miller Place wrestling are the New York State champions after a memorable performance this weekend. The Panthers earned that distinction with a dominant 45–24 victory over Shoreham-Wading River in the Division II high school championship, capping off an outstanding season with the program’s ultimate goal achieved.
Top of the Heap
The combined girls wrestling team in Suffolk County captured the Suffolk County Dual Meet Championship this week, completing a remarkable run through the season.
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Leaders React After Gilgo Monster Admits 8 Killings
Political leaders across Suffolk County reacted Wednesday with a mix of relief, sorrow and reflection after accused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to eight killings.