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America Has Taken Notice Of Stony Brook's Erik Paulsen
To no one's surprise that has paid attention to Stony Brook baseball over the past season, Erik Paulsen has been named a 2025 Perfect Game Preseason All-American.
Southampton's Coach Gets Win #500
The win came against Port Jefferson this week when Southampton beat Port Jeff in a blowout 102-59. Naevon Williams had 26 points to lead Southampton while Alex Franklin and both Tyrese and Tyson Reddick all went into double digits in scoring on the day.
Meet The (Newest) Met
The New York Mets have added former Long Island Ducks infielder Yonny Hernandez to their minor league system.
The Bettor Angle: Roll With the Cash Cow Thunder
The Thunder have been on fire and seem to be getting better as the year moves on, but as impressive as they have been winning game, it's their cover rate that has sports bettors rolling with the Thunder.
Colonials Crushing the Competition on the Wrestling Mat
The William Floyd boys’ varsity wrestling team, led by head coach Tony Mecca, has gotten off to a strong start to their season.
Golden Eagles Soar to Big Heights to Start Season
The team closed out 2024 with a 66-57 non-conference win over John Jay College in the Danzi Center to improve their record to 9-3 on the season. They also improved to 5-1 at home with the victory.
Big Wins For Mount Sinai Boys Basketball
The Mustangs improved their record to 7-1 on the season with another exciting win this weekend. They defeated Newfield 76-73 to improve to 3-0 in their division.
Former Stony Brook Basketball Hoopster Snags High Honors Overseas
The Seoul Knights have a solid 17-6 record. Warney is league's best scorer this season, averaging 25 points per game, while leading the league in rebounds with 13 rebounds per game. He also is 8th in league for most assists and averages 53% from the field.
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.
Three Peat For Ronan
Stony Brook’s Andy Ronan has been named the CAA Men’s Cross Country Coach of the Year honors.
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.
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Sachem's Winter Athletes Honored
The Sachem Central School District was honored at the most recent Board of Education meeting recognizing the student-athletes, coaches and teams from both Sachem East and Sachem North for their outstanding achievements during the winter sports season.
SWR Mourns the Passing of Gilmore
Shoreham-Wading River school district lost a member of their district's family this week when Adrian Gilmore, a high school soccer coach passed away.
LoRe Adds to His Career Numbers
This week Miller Place senior goalie Christopher LoRe hit a milestone when he recorded 500th career save.