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Macchia places 10th at Foot Locker Nationals
With just one race left on the High School Cross Country calendar for 2023, William Floyd's superstar distance runner Zariel Macchia toed the line at the historic Balboa Park in San Diego, California on December 9th with a chance at history as she sought to become the first Long Island female to win the historic event.
Stony Brook Freshman Wins $100,000 Scholarship During Dr. Pepper's College Football Challenge
Stony Brook University freshman Mohamed Adam was invited to partake in the annual Dr. Pepper Tuition Toss out in Las Vegas, Nevada where he and a bunch of other students from across the country would participate for the chance to win a $100,000 scholarship.
Smithtown West's Melore Named Suffolk County's Best Wide Receiver
Smithtown West's Melore Named Suffolk County's Best Wide Receiver
Local Football Players Honored at Suffolk County Awards Dinner
Another year of high school football has come and gone in Suffolk County and it was time to look back at the year it was while honoring the best individuals to play this season. The South Shore Press would now like to take some time to congratulate those who received the recognitions of All County or received any individual accolades at the awards dinner that took place following the Long Island Championship.
Travesty Strikes College Football
This Sunday afternoon changed the course of College Football forever, and the dominos continue to fall. Not only will this be the last time we ever have a four team college football playoff, but it is also the last time we will see many teams in their respective conferences. Beginning in 2024 there will be an expanded playoff format, as well as key teams moving to new conferences, and by all accounts the end of the Pac 12 as well. All of this should have been enough to make us say that nothing will be the same for college football fans, but this selection committee also gave us a game changing decision.
Smithtown West Quarterback Makes His College Choice
One of Long Island's most prolific passers over the last few seasons has finally announced where he will be playing college football next fall as Smithtown West's Brayden Stahl has decided to further his playing career and education at Lock Haven University.
Winter Track is Back
Despite a handful of Suffolk County athletes venturing out west to compete in Cross Country Nationals, some of Section XI's best track athletes began the indoor season at Suffolk Community College's Brentwood Campus or ventured into New York City to race at the prestigious Armory Indoor Track in Washington Heights, throughout different time frames during the week, just about every team in the county competed.
Girls and Boys Basketball Roundup
This past week, New York State Public High Schools began their Winter Sports programs across the state. Here are the following results from the first games of the year for the handful of Girls and Boys Basketball teams that had scheduled games.
Gay Sports Group Criticizes Football Players Over Beliefs
During the previous week, the National Football League allowed players to wear custom cleats that promote awareness to a certain topic or promote a charitable organization that is doing positive things off the field.
Far More Than Rodgers
They say that perception is everything. We live in a country, and a world, where perception clouds reality far more often than it should and for the New York Jets, and their fans, it's important to not allow ownership to allow perception to mask reality. The New York Jets season is over, but this is not only because Aaron Rodgers is not under center.
Macchia Madness: Zariel Macchia Set to Return to Footlocker Nationals Following Regional Victory
After a shocking upset a few weeks ago where William Floyd's All-American standout Zariel Macchia lost the New York State Championship, the junior harrier was not to be denied Regional Glory as she competed in the prestigious Foot Locker Northeast Regional Championship and won the race handedly over the past weekend.
National's Bound: Mount Sinai's Gabrielson To Compete at Nike Cross Nationals
National's Bound: Mount Sinai's Gabrielson To Compete at Nike Cross Nationals
Floyd Denied Long Island Championship; Lose to Unbeaten Massapequa
Floyd Denied Long Island Championship; Lose to Unbeaten Massapequa
UFC Legend Speaks Out About Attacks in Ireland
UFC Legend Speaks Out About Attacks in Ireland
Patchogue Medford Hosts Annual Support the Troops Event Against Riverhead
Patchogue Medford Hosts Annual Support the Troops Event Against Riverhead
Matt Petgrave Arrested Following Adam Johnson Death
Matt Petgrave Arrested Following Adam Johnson Death
Chuck Priore Has Been Fired, What's Next for the Seawolves?
Chuck Priore Has Been Fired, What's Next for the Seawolves?
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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.
The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Lock in on Locklear
As the trade whirlwinds have settled down and we can all catch our collective breathes after a flurry of trades sent many of our fantasy teams into a tailspin, it's time to now reevaluate a few things.
The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Trade Deadline Closers
Hi, I'm Jack Thaler back for another column this week after an exciting trade deadline. I hoped you enjoyed last week's edition of My Fantasy Baseball Experience.