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Doug Jennings Joins The Anniversary Team
Jennings was a part of the Ducks inaugural season in 2000 and spent six seasons with the team. Jennings still holds the franchise record for batting average with a .320 mark, among all qualifiers with 1,000 or more at bats.
They Keep Doubting Mike
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has been in charge of the Steelers since 2007 and while that alone is impressive let's dig into the numbers even further.
Thomas & Floyd Rushing To The County Finals
Floyd beat Sachem North 35-14 this weekend to secure their spot in the Suffolk Division 1 finals. Thomas was electric as always.
Kiernan Continues To Shine
Shane Kiernan led the way as his outstanding season continued. Kiernan He completed 20 of 26 passes for 421 yards and five TDs in a 43-14 win over Babylon
Ward Melville Proves That Defense Wins In The Playoffs
The #3 seeded Patriots didn't let the rankings determine the outcome of their fate as they took down the higher seeded Lions 14-7 in a defensive battle.
Hills East Makes History
Half Hills East didn't just advance in the Suffolk County playoff bracket, but this year's team will go down in the Hills East history books.
Joseph Filardi's Fantastic Day Leads To A Playoff Win
Hills West won He accounted for 555 yards and eight TDs in a 55-27 win over Islip. He had 14 carries for 355 yards and four scores and completed 11 of 19 passes for 200 yards and four TDs.
It's Officially Official For Stroman
Jayden, the brother of Yankee starter Marcus, committed to Duke this week, following in his brothers footsteps.
Ward Melville Volleyball Owns The Island
The boys team back-to-back Long Island Champions! They came from behind 1 set to 2 and won in the 5th set in dramatic fashion. Congratulations and good luck next weekend at states!
The Passing Of A Port Jeff Legend
Coach Desi is the longest-tenured high school baseball coach in Suffolk County's history, having coached at Port Jefferson for 37 years. He has coached his teams to over 400 wins, including 10 league championships and 20 playoff appearances.
Emily Herr Swims To States
Shoreham-Wading River's student swimmer Emily Herr has won her 8th and 9th individual county championships.
Zariel Wins Her 4th In a Row
Zariel won her fourth consecutive Class A crown with a time of 18:49.7 in the 5K. had quite the week! At the Suffolk Cross Country Championships and State Qualifiers at Sunken Meadow Park held on Wednesday, November 6,
Stony Brook Woman Are Champs For The First Time
The Wolves beat Monmouth 2-1 in the CAA Tournament to capture their first crown.
Rocky Point's Salute To Veterans Is A Moving Ceremony
The event is now the 23rd year in a row that the district has held such an event that supports and honors those who served. Taking place at Joseph A. Edgar's Intermediate School the gym was filled with veterans, children, proud family members and local dignitary
Washington Is Printing Money
It's rare in this space will we dedicate it to just one team or one angle to make some money, but with the NFL, MLB playoffs, NBA, NCAA football and basketball garnering much of the public's attention it's easy to see a team like the Capitals money making ways fall through the cracks. But, that is why we write this, to give you that edge.
White Has Career Day To Move Into The Semifinals
Half Hollow Hills East beat Huntington 33-21 to move into the semifinals in the Suffolk County football playoffs.
Longwood To Host The Semifinals
The Lions beat Whitman 31-10 in a game where the score is a bit misleading of the game itself. Whitman jumped out to a quick 10-7 lead after the first quarter and held that lead into the locker rooms at the half.
The Panthers Claw Their Way To The Next Round
The Panthers improved to 7-2 overall when the #3 seed beat Shoreham-Wading River this weekend 36-12.
Sachem North's Big Play Sets The Tone
Sachem North advances in the playoffs after knocking off Connetquot
Smithtown West Is Headed For The Semifinals
Junior running back Michael Cascione gained 177 yards on 10 carries, including touchdown runs of 10, 42 and 57 yards, to lead No. 3 Smithtown West to a 49-20 win over No. 6 West Babylon in a Suffolk Division II quarterfinal on Friday night in Smithtown. Cascione added six tackles and an interception.
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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.
Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing
Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.
Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July
Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.