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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.
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.
Pesso Adds To Her Awards
Shoreham-Wading River's Olivia Pesso is not stranger to winning and now she has topped off an incredible high school girls varsity soccer season with a slew of awards and honors.
Opt Outs and Coaching Changes For The Bowl Season
During Bowl Season there are a number of factors that bettors have always had to keep an eye on.
No Forgiveness Without Punishment
More than 18 years after the Duke lacrosse players allegations, their accuser Crystal Mangum has come forward and has admitted that she made it all up.
Izzy Grillo Is On A Roll
Comsewogue bowling's sophomore Izzy Grillo was a standout this week as they defeated Middle Country.
Best Of The Best Honored
The National Football Foundation (NFF) and Len Genova, President of the Suffolk Chapter held its first ever Photo Shoot/Media Day for its major 2024 Football honorees this week.
Army-Navy Game Brings Out The Big Guns
The 125th edition of the Army Navy football game was a spectacle that rivaled almost any college football game in recent memory.
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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.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Horse Racing Authority
Hector Soler has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination after years of service at a leading horse racing association.
The Colonials Comeback on Senior Night
The William Floyd girls’ varsity lacrosse team showed the crowd that was gathered for senior night an emotional and exciting win this week.