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Bayport-Blue Point Ranked #1 in the Nation
Head coach Doug Meehan led the Phantoms to a 21-1 season record and won a New York State championship. They are the only Suffolk County school inside the top 25. The Phantoms got to the championship by beating a good 15 win Wantagh team when six different players scored in the LI Championship game. Then they went on to defeat Section IX's Red Hook in Middletown to capture the title and end the year as one of the best teams in the country.
Wrestling For Limestone
Last year Deputy Supervisor Dan Panico honored Jones for his achievements in the sport. Callum has achieved success in the 2022/23 wrestling season as the team captain, and placed 1st at the Suffolk County - Section XI Public High School Wrestling Tournament in the 160lb-weight class. He then advanced to the NYS Finals in Albany.
Center Moriches Alumni Is An Academic Star
In order to be eligible for the CSC Academic All-District Team, undergraduate student-athletes must be a sophomore or higher at their current institution and have a minimum cumulative 3.50 GPA. On the field, they must also compete in 90% of the institution's games played or start in at least 66% of all games.
The Second Stroman
Medford's Jayden Stroman is the younger brother of the Yankees starter and he has already begun to open up the eyes of the baseball world. This week, at just 17 years old, Jayden was clocked at a remarkable 94 miles per hour. Stroman not only hit 94 from the mound but it's being reported he has hit 96 already at this young age from his shortstop position.
St. Joseph's Baseball Coach Is Two for Two
In just his second season with St. Joseph's Caputo led his team to a record-breaking 33 wins this season, and a first place finish. The Golden Eagles also had an unbelievable, and program record, 19-game win streak this year. Their first place finish was their third consecutive Skyline Conference regular season and championship tournament titles and they advanced to the NCAA Div. III Regional Tournament.
Miller Place Awards Role Models
Varsity Boys Badminton - Coaches Justin Beyersdorfer & Patrick SchultzVarsity Girls Badminton - Coaches Justin Beyersdorfer & Patrick SchultzVarsity Boys Lacrosse - Coaches Nick Belvedere & Don DenningVarsity Boys Track & Field - Coaches Sean O'Brien & Jennifer LynchJV Softball - Coach Alana GomoryMS Boys Lacrosse - Coach Dom LoReMS Boys Tennis - Coach Riccardo Rivera
A Pair Of Ducks Moving Up
Outfielder Tyler Dearden’s contract has also been purchased by an AL Central team. Dearden will be in the Minnesota Twins organization. He will report to the team’s High-A affiliate, the Cedar Rapids Kernels, in Iowa.
A Defensive Gem Gets His Award
Junior Mike DiFlippo of the St. Joseph's University's baseball team was named to the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) NCAA Div. III Region All-Defensive team.
My Advice To Graduates - Say Yes!
As a matter of fact "live life" is such a simplistic and cheap way of giving advice, so let me explain a little more ... say yes. Say yes to what life can offer you, and when it's hard, or scary, say yes again. Say yes to that adventure, say yes to that thing that is holding you back, say yes, and then say yes some more, because saying yes becomes your life story.
Don't Bet On Brandon
We don't often talk about non-sports things that we can bet on as professional sports bettors, but there are some exceptions. This past Thursday night was one of the exceptions because the market shifted so much. The first 2024 presidential debate was held last week and immediately following the conclusion markets around the world watched the lines shift because of the current US president's performance. Joe Biden, was by all accounts, a complete and utter disaster on the world stage. The Biden performance, of losing his train of thought and general uneasiness watching him fumble through the questions, led many political pundits to come to the conclusion that he would be replaced as the Democratic candidate before he even makes it to the election. The book makers however were a step in front of even the pundits.
All American Freshman
Paulsen was a two-way player this season for the Seawolves. On the hill the southpaw went 2-1 in his 15 appearances in 42 innings. He was used as a bullpen arm and mostly was the closer for the Wolves. He ended with six saves and a 3.21 ERA. Paulsen's six saves, were tied for third in the CAA, tied for fifth in program history and tied for second in the country among freshmen.
Take The Under ... While You Still Can
Let's first start with the facts. This season's offenses and runs scored are lower than the past. Forget about the talk of a dead ball or juiced ball in the past or whatever the reasons and just focus on what is happening. In 2023 each team scored 4.62 runs per game. This year that number is 4.35. We are talking about .27 less runs per game from a year ago. Not that big of a deal right? Wrong. That means that we are seeing about 1 run less per team every 3 games, that is actually a steep decline.
A First For The Seawolves
With the award, Medved is the first player in Stony Brook's history to win the award and was one of 13 players in the country to be selected as a recipient for the 2024 Cissie Leary Award.
What A Year For Shoreham-Wading River
Boys Track-Scholar Athlete Team• All League: Patrick Shea, Michael Huebner, Kyle Cavliere, Wes Hodun, Leyton Mangiamele, Jarrell Winston, Spencer Lee, Jake Smith, Logan Jung• All County: Patrick Shea, Michael Huebner, Leyton Mangiamele, Jarrell Winston, Spencer Lee, Jake Smith, Logan Jung• All State: Michael Huebner, Logan Jung, Patrick Shea, Jarrell Winston and Jake Smith• All Academic: Jake Smith• Michael was the county 400-meter champion as well as the 800-meter overall champion in Section XI• The 4x800 relay team consisting of Jarrell Winston, Patrick Shea, Jake Smith and Michael Huebner won the D2 county championship• SWR Most Improved: Kyle Cavaliere• SWR MVP: Michael Huebner • Michael Huebner was the NYS D2 State Champion in the 800-meter• Logan Jung placed 3rd in NYS D2 in the high jump• The 4x800 relay team which consisted of Patrick Shea, Jarrell Winston, Jake Smith and Michael Huebner placed 3rd in NYS.• Scholar Athletes: James Minetti, James Maxwell, Jake Smith, Spencer Lee, Nicholas Friedlander,
Best Coaching Staff In America Belongs To Stony Brook
All winners will be honored at the IWLCA Convention which is set to take place this November at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront Hotel in Tampa, Florida. The IWLCA Coaching Staff of the Year Award honors one National and multiple Regional Coaching Staffs of the Year from each NCAA Division and a National Coaching Staff of the Year from the NAIA. Ahead of the 2024 season, the IWLCA Board of Directors approved changing the name of this award to recognize the entire coaching staff, rather than individual coaches.
Longwood Baseball Takes Home All The Honors
The team took home multiple awards and accolades from their outstanding season. At the Baseball All-League/All-County Awards star pitcher CJ Forman took home an all All-County honor. Dean Ennis and Jaden Urso also were awarded to the All-County team with Urso nabbing a Gold Glove in the process.
Rowing To Greatness
The Panthers duo also placed 8th at the 2024 US Rowing Youth Nationals Championships.
Green Chooses Delhi
Green led the Broncos this season and seemed to elevate the team every game he was in. He finished the season averaging 17 1/2 points per game making 35 three pointers and 55 free throws.
Officially Long Island's Hometown Team
The Long Island Ducks welcomed their 9 millionth fan, setting a league record. When five-year-old Ethan Oldham from Islip stepped through the gates at Fairfield Properties Ballpark on Tuesday history was made. He entered through the West Gate at 5:56 p.m. with his Mom, Katie; Dad, Craig; and baby brother, Nolan. When he set the mark Long Island became the first club in Atlantic League history to reach the milestone attendance figure despite having begun play in the league's third year of existence. The Ducks have always drawn well as the Island have embraced their hometown team even more so than anyone could have imagined. The Ducks are also currently the Atlantic League's all-time leader in sold out crowds with 707, have led the Atlantic League in attendance 17 times and currently lead the league in 2024 attendance as well.
Suffolk's Elite Honored
The award is named in memory of the legendary educator, official, and coach Gaetano "Butch" Dellecave. 16 school districts in Suffolk County have a partnership with the award organizers.
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Repavement Project Underway at Blydenburgh County Park
“This project has really been 30 years overdue,” said Legislator Lesie Kennedy.
Letters to the Editor: Library Trustees Thank Taxpayers for Victories
I’m deeply grateful to the residents of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library District for approving the library budget, as well as for re-electing me.
State Mandated Safe Boating Courses Coming Up
Long Islanders out on the water are looking to stay safe this summer.