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Axcess Baseball Holds Home Run Derby For a Cause
Last week Axcess Baseball held their 2025 Home Run Derby. When all was said and done the winner of the event was Ethan Saintjean. Saintjean is set to graduate from Half Hollow Hills West this year. During the derby competition he was able to smash seven home runs in the finals to take the crown.
The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Injured Studs Coming Back
As we get closer to the end of the season in baseball, that means the end of the fantasy season is also right around the corner. That also means that many teams realize they can't win this year, so many have checked out, but those who still are active might be ready to unload some players that you can take advantage of their lowered price tag.
The Moon Ball is Back
This past weekend there was the battle of New York in a preseason game when the Giants took on the Jets in the stadium that both of them call home. While the final score can be some small bragging rights for one team or another, it's still the preseason so the score of the game means very little in the big picture.
Bellport Football Reaches 50 Years of Success
The nostalgia hits you as much as the biggest defensive lineman coming around the corner on a blitz. As you walk into Coach Cipp's house you can feel the pride and memories of decades of football come over you. In his back room is a museum of sorts filled with memorabilia of Bellport football.
Suffolk County Pitchers Next Destinations
This week Suffolk County baseball was in the news quite a bit and where those athletes would continue their careers were at the top of the list.
The Lions Take Home More Gold
The Longwood Lions were in full roar this past week when they took home numerous awards at the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Brunch. Both Giselle Harris and Delaney Israel were recognized as All-Long Island players.
Top Suffolk Arms Lead The Leiderman Cup Rotation
Two Suffolk pitchers have been added to the staff for the Leiderman Cup. The Leiderman Cup is an annual event that will be taking place this weekend that pits Long Island's best baseball players against those from New York City.
The Ducks Celebrate L.I. Jewish Heritage
The game brought thousands of fans out to celebrate Jewish pride, community, and solidarity with Israel, as well as their hometown Ducks.
College Football Future Plays That Will Pay Off
College Football is back and it is time we start to look at futures plays. When we discuss futures plays most times people gravitate towards who will win the National Championship and who will win the Heisman award
Sachem Wins The Lineman Challenge
Any football fan knows that in order to win games with any sort of consistency you need to protect your QB and open up holes for your running backs. While they don't always get all the glory they should offensive lineman are the lifeblood of any successful football team, on every level.
SWR Gets a New AD
Shoreham-Wading River Central School District has a new Athletic Director. The district has hired Deb Ferry to lead the Wildcats.
The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Impact Jays Are Returning
As the fantasy season starts to dwindle down it gets harder and harder to find gems off of the waiver wire. Sure, you will be able to grab the next hot thing from AAA when the rosters expand in a few weeks, but they are unproven talent. In order to get proven MLB talent off of waivers, or in a trade that doesn't give them their value back, you have to be very shrewd.
NFL MVP Is All About the QB
I have always been weary of putting too much down on a play that has no decisive outcomes. There is no statistical number to reach for the ticket to cash, and the winner is never black and white. There is a lot of opinion, and the award is subjective because it is voted on, rather than won by the traditional method.
The Ducks Win #1,000
The Ducks have been around for 25 years, and they have been a franchise that has been surrounded by successes and milestones. This weekend was a special milestone as the team recorded it's 1,000 overall win in franchise history. The win moves their overall record to an impressive 1,000 wins and 726 losses, good for a .579 winning percentage.
St. James-Smithtown Little League Inspires the Community
The St. James-Smithtown Little League team that has captivated the island had their season end this weekend by falling one game short of the Little League World Series.
No Summer Letdown
For the William Floyd High School boys’ varsity soccer team there is no off season if you want to be great and they proved that this summer.
Longwood's 7th Grader Named Long Island's Athlete of the Year
Longwood school district's Amanda Ratley has been named 2024 USATF Long Island Female Athlete of the Year.
ESM Star Highlights Long Island Team
Eastport South Manor's Brady McGowan will the on Team Long Island this week when he competes in the Leiderman Cup.
ESPN Is Making Moves
This week ESPN has positioned itself back into the spotlight of sports and sports entertainment, and people are outwardly upset about the moves they are making.
Suffolk Girls' Win At The QB Challenge
The best of the best showed up for the third annual National Football Foundation Girls QB Challenge last week at Smithtown West.
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Smithtown's Marcus Wertheim Leads Team Australia
Former Smithtown lacrosse standout Marcus Wertheim is dominating on the world stage. The Smithtown alumnus, who currently attends Brown University, led all players at the Super Sixes tournament, delivering an elite performance against international competition.
Sachem's Coach Mercurio Elected to Lacrosse Board
Congratulations to Sachem Athletic Hall of Famer Rick Mercurio, who was elected to the World Lacrosse Board of Directors during the organization’s 2025 General Assembly. Mercurio fills one of two open Strategic Director positions, marking another significant milestone in his distinguished career in the sport.
LaFontaine Heads to the Isles Hall
Pat LaFontaine’s plaque has officially been added to the Islanders Hall of Fame wall, placing him among some of the most legendary figures in franchise history. The former star forward was inducted into the Ring of Honor at UBS Arena, becoming the 17th member to receive the prestigious distinction.