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Bellport's Dellecave Duo
This past week Bellport High School celebrated their seniors Ella Masem and Michael Frankie. Both student-athletes were honored as nominees for the prestigious 23rd annual Butch Dellecave Awards.
Unified Basketball On Top Once Again
They are all winners because they take the court and enjoy the game', is a simple thing to say but it rings true when you talk about the Unified Basketball teams across Suffolk County.
Long Island Owns New York
The annual Long Island vs. New York City All Star High School football games was back this season and it did not disappoint anyone on the island.
Theofield Is An All American
Smithtown West's Kate Theofield has been a fixture atop the mountain when it comes to the best lacrosse players in Suffolk County, Long Island and even New York State. But, she recently secured her spot among the top players in the entire country when she won All American honors.
In The End Macchia Stands Above The Rest
When all is said and done William Floyd High School senior track & field star Zariel Macchia will be remembered as one of the greatest athletes to ever compete in Suffolk County and Long Island, and she made sure to make us all know that right until the end of her high school career.
KD Still Moves the Needle
This weekend Kevin Durant was sitting on a stage at Fanatics Fest in New York City when the host of the panel he was on informed him that he was just traded to the Houston Rockets. Durant seemed stunned by the move and had little to say other than "We will see what happens."
Are We In The New Dead Ball Era?
Aaron Judge has been flirting with batting .400 all season long, he also is on pace to hit nearly 60 home runs again. Cal Raleigh became the first switch hitter to ever hit 30 home runs before the halfway point in the season, and he has a chance to set the all-time home run mark for a catcher. Eugenio Suarez and Shohei Ohtani are on pace to hit 50 home runs and Kyle Schwarber is not far behind.
The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Spot Speed
It seems like in fantasy baseball we are always chasing steals. The old way of thinking was always chasing steals and saves, but the fantasy community as a whole has really zeroed in on saves to a point where anyone who is playing is keenly keeping an eye on closers.
Local School Shells Out a Whopping $23 Million to Change Logo
More and more Long Islanders feel the consequences of the state's leadership decisions on their town and recently Connetquot's school district felt just that.
Sachem Seniors Win Gold Key Awards
Earlier this week one of the best honors a student-athlete can receive was bestowed on senior student-athletes from Sachem East and Sachem North.
Ward Melville Duo Impress At State Championships
Ward Melville High School had a good showing this past week at the New York State Championships.
Stroman Enters Elite Territory With The Yaz Award
Jayden Stroman has won Suffolk County's 57th annual Carl Yastrzemski Award. The award recognizes the top player in Suffolk County.
Zicchinelli Is Suffolk's Best
Miller Place Panthers starting pitcher Ava Zicchinelli has been named the Suffolk County Pitcher of the Year.
Longwood Baseball Brings Home The Hardware
This year's League 1 champions the Longwood Lions baseball team were honored for their individual achievements.
ESM All-County Athletes Honored
During the most recent Eastport-South Manor Board of Education meeting, Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics Patrick Hayes honored this year's student athletes.
The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Pickups To Push You To The Top
I hope you enjoyed my first edition of The Fantasy Baseball Experience last week and had a great Father's Day weekend. This week I will be focusing on players you should add to your team.
Fantasy Baseball - Post Hype Grabs
Sometimes when you're hurt or broken it's hard to trust again. That goes for love and life, and it also goes for fantasy baseball.
Bayport Blue Point Cruise to the State Title
Bayport Blue Point girl's lacrosse are the New York State champions after dominating in the final game to win the title.
The Red Colts Are Pure Perfection
The Half Hollow Hills Red Colts are your 2025 Class A New York State Champions.
Miller Place Brings Home the State Title
Since the Miller Place girl's softball team entered high school there has been an aura around this group of young ladies and that promise came to fruition this weekend when they won the state championship.
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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.
Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending June 21
1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
State Grants Long-Delayed 9/11 Disability Benefits to Widow of Suffolk Deputy Sheriff
After decades-long wait, relief finally comes to the widow of 9-11 hero.