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The Bettor Angle: Roll With the Cash Cow Thunder
The Thunder have been on fire and seem to be getting better as the year moves on, but as impressive as they have been winning game, it's their cover rate that has sports bettors rolling with the Thunder.
Colonials Crushing the Competition on the Wrestling Mat
The William Floyd boys’ varsity wrestling team, led by head coach Tony Mecca, has gotten off to a strong start to their season.
Golden Eagles Soar to Big Heights to Start Season
The team closed out 2024 with a 66-57 non-conference win over John Jay College in the Danzi Center to improve their record to 9-3 on the season. They also improved to 5-1 at home with the victory.
Big Wins For Mount Sinai Boys Basketball
The Mustangs improved their record to 7-1 on the season with another exciting win this weekend. They defeated Newfield 76-73 to improve to 3-0 in their division.
Former Stony Brook Basketball Hoopster Snags High Honors Overseas
The Seoul Knights have a solid 17-6 record. Warney is league's best scorer this season, averaging 25 points per game, while leading the league in rebounds with 13 rebounds per game. He also is 8th in league for most assists and averages 53% from the field.
Big Honors for Patchogue-Medford High School Boys Varsity Soccer
The Patchogue-Medford High School Boys Varsity Soccer team had an outstanding season and their coaches were recognized for their excellent work this week.
Longwood Volleyball Hosts Inaugural Alumni Game
The game was established to bring together 15 alums representing a range of graduating classes and the program’s past and present coaches. Bringing back some of the graduates and having them participate with the new seniors makes for a very fun, and different experience.
Shoreham-Wading River to Honor One of Their Finest Coaches with "Joe Condon Day”
Coach Joe Condon accomplished an outstanding feat this week by winning his 300th career win as head coach of the Shoreham-Wading River Wildcats wrestling.
New York Giants: Looking Ahead to 2025
It's hard to endure losing seasons, but when you're in the NFL the losing can always be met with enthusiasm after the season with a high draft pick. Heading into this weekend the Giants look to be sitting with the highest draft position of all.
High Honors for High School Baseball Coach and Business Teacher
Business teacher and baseball Coach Kyle McLaughlin has been nominated to join the 2025 Class of Young Professionals. This honor and nomination is run by the Huntington Chamber of Commerce. The chamber recognizes exceptional individuals under 30 across Long Island. Coach McLaughlin’s nomination celebrates his impactful teaching, coaching and dedication to community.
William Floyd High School Football Team Receives County-Wide Honors
At the General Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Legislator Jim Mazzarella recognized the William Floyd Colonials Varsity Football team for their remarkable achievements and tremendous season. The Colonials won their 15th Suffolk County Division I Championship title finishing the season with a 10-2 record. That included a 7-1 regular season and then they went 3-1 in the playoffs.
Long Island High School Sports Loses an Icon
Jacque LaPrarie, a Hall of Fame quarterback at Sachem, and a coach at Smithtown has passed away suddenly this week. LaPrarie was 61 years old and in his life has made a lasting impact on many of Long Island's communities.
Ducks Add to Anniversary Team
Davis pitched for four seasons with the Ducks. He was with them in 2004-05 and then came back to the ball club in 2007 for two more seasons. In 71 games he had a winning 32-22 record with a 4.17 ERA. Included in those numbers were four complete games, two shutouts and 278 strikeouts with just 80 walks.
National Honors for Stony Brook Soccer Player
The Stony Brook Seawolf becomes the third student-athlete in program history to earn the honor. Beck also was voted #96 on Top Drawer Soccer's Top 100 Players in 2024. As a women's soccer junior midfielder, Beck was named to the Second Team. She joins Alyssa Francese and Chelsie DePonte as the only other players in school history to take that honor.
Wrestling Coach Hits Major Milestone in Wins
Rocky Point Varsity Wrestling Coach Darren Goldstein earned his 300th career varsity wrestling win this week. Goldstein and the Eagles took the mat at the Battle at the Harbor Dual Tournament in Cold Spring Harbor. As a team Rocky Point went 5-0 on the day and were crowned co-champions of the tournament.
Three Peat For Ronan
Stony Brook’s Andy Ronan has been named the CAA Men’s Cross Country Coach of the Year honors.
The Yankees Improve After Soto Heads To Queens
After the news that Juan Soto would be joining the team across town Yankees general manager Brian Cashman began to make some serious pivots.
The Lions Are Going To Disney World
The Longwood Cheerleading team had an exceptional week filled with medals and honors.
SWR Honors Their Best Athletes
This week Shoreham-Wading River honored their outstanding student athletes for their exceptional seasons.
Sachem Inductes Their 2024 Hall of Fame Class
The Sachem Athletic Hall of Fame has selected its newest members to be inducted. The 2024 induction class will be honored this Saturday night at the Thomas J. Sabatelle Gymnasium at Sachem High School North.
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Parents Protest at William Floyd High School
Multiple groups, including “Moms for Liberty, Suffolk Chapter” and “Show Me Your Face” protested the William Floyd School District after concerned parents claimed a biological boy is a member of the Girls’ Varsity Track Team.
Patchogue YMCA Director on 5K Benefit: 'It's just a fun day'
Patchogue Family YMCA is offering a way to stay fit while helping neighbors with its annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 5, at Shorefront Park.
Sheriff Toulon Honors Student Ambassador Program Grads at Central Islip HS
The program's mission is to stress public safety, promote trust for local law enforcement, and to warn adolescents against falling susceptible to bad influences.