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Welcome Aboard Mark
"I am really looking forward to adding Mark to a really talented group of assistant coaches," Ford said. "He has been at the highest level of college basketball and should be able to help our players develop on and off the floor. I think he will be a rising star in the business because of his ability to develop players and his tremendous work ethic."
Who Are The Mets?
As we now enter the break the question still lingers for Mets fans. Who are they? The Mets are hovering right around .500 and have been playing much better as the weather has gotten warmer. The Amazin's are right in the thick of the Wild Card chase and entering this weekend have a spot in the playoffs, yet they are also linked to be one of the biggest sellers in the next two weeks.
Who's To Blame?
Boone has caught much of the heat, and he is an easy target. Just in the past month the boys in pinstripes have nonchalantly fielded a ball in center field that looked as though he didn't want to be there, routinely jogged out hits and even got caught jogging home, causing a run to not score. Aaron Boone defends these actions and the fans are fed up with the skipper, who in their own words will say has been a failure for not delivering another World Series ring.
North Shore Softball Are Dual Champions
The North Shore girls began district play (district 36), which extends from route 112 all the way to the East End. Only a handful of teams are good enough to compete in the tournament. North Shore began the Districts by beating Eastport-South Manor, then defeated Riverhead and Moriches Bay, before upending East Hampton Little League. That advanced them to once again play Eastport South Manor and they won that game and the district Championship 9-2.
Lax For The Vets
The event was a two day, 12 hours each day, event that aimed at raising money for veterans. Before the games there was a Vietnam Veterans Ceremony and many in attendance pointed to their families veterans for the reason for being at the event.
Dylan Laube Carving Out A Role
Laube was selected by Raiders with the No. 208 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and he immediately became in play as their pass catching running back this season. The Long Island native led the FCS in all-purpose yards in 2022 and 2023, and his #1 strength according to scouts was his pass catching ability out of the backfield. The Raiders moved on from Josh Jacobs in the offseason and now will rely on mostly unproven backs to carry the load. White will be the primary ball carrier but the coaching staff has shown a desire to use different offensive sets, which at times require a pass catching specialist to get onto the field. Enter Dylan Laube.
Shedrick Chooses Oswego
The 6'3" 150 pound small forward can also play shooting guard, has a lot of room for growth and could grow into a power forward at the next level. Shedrick showed a lot of explosiveness in his game this year and he was able to completely take over games at times. Shedrick tore apart Port Jefferson and Babylon in back to back games scoring 19 and 23 points and then had his best game of the season against Shoreham-Wading River when he pumped in 24 points.
Keep The Advantage By This Simple Method
With our eyes and wallets all focused on the second half of the baseball season one very specific, yet very important point in betting baseball that many people overlook is as simple as clicking a button. That one click, or forgotten phrase, at the sportsbook could mean the difference between a win or a loss, but it certainly changes your bet and your mindset.
Stony Brook's Ohtani Keeps Getting Awards
This is now the third and fourth award that Paulsen has received for Freshman All-America recognition. He was also honored last month by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) and Perfect Game organization as a Freshman All-American. Paulsen was the 16th player in program history to be named a Freshman All-American.
Hall of Fame Welcomes Their New Members
The 2024 Stony Brook Athletics Rita & Kurt Eppenstein Hall of Fame class will induct five new members to it's hallowed halls this fall.
Can We Make Money On Sleepy Joe?
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.
A Panther Becomes a Tiger
Frusco has changed his school of choice after he was previously committed to Rutgers. Frusco will represent Team Long Island in the 2024 Leiderman Cup in August after having one of the best seasons in Suffolk county.
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.
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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.