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The Ducks’ 25th Anniversary Team Gets Two More Members
The Long Island Ducks have announced two more members to be a part of their 25th Anniversary Team. Former pitcher Bill Simas has been chosen as the 12th member of the team and former outfielder Justin Davies has been chosen as the 13th member.
Fantasy Baseball - Three Youngsters To Win Your League
As we head into February and the talk around the sports world is about the upcoming Super Bowl with some people's sights set on March Madness already, a funny thing is happening in the fantasy baseball community and that is draft season is here.
The Polar Bear Is Back
Late Wednesday night coming across the screen or as they were scrolling social media the news every Mets fan wanted to hear came to fruition. Pete Alonso and the New York Mets agreed to a contract.
William Floyd Cheer Heads to National Championships, Places Top 5 in Cheerfest
In a historic achievement for William Floyd High School, the cheerleading team is set to compete at the prestigious National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) for the very first time in Orlando, Florida, from February 7-10, 2025.
Pat-Med Shines As Track Champions
Patchogue-Medford High School took home multiple wins at the Suffolk high school indoor track and field championships.
Coach Methven Leads The Sharks To Another Title
The Eastport-South Manor varsity boys track team has won the Section XI Small School County Championship.
Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team Wins Third Consecutive League Title
The William Floyd boys’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Will Slinkosky, recently earned their third consecutive League I title with a 72-64 victory over Brentwood.
William Floyd bowling team advances to county championship for fifteenth year
The William Floyd High School varsity bowling team, led by head coach James Healey, has qualified for the Suffolk County Championship for the 15th consecutive year.
ESM Brothers Bowl To A Title
Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School bowlers Logan Silbert and Alex Silbert took home the crown in the Section Xl High School Doubles Championship this past weekend.
Sports Director Tom Barton Analysis: President Trump Protecting Girls’ Sports
Sports, it seems were on everyone's lips, and the protection of women in sports to be more specific. It seemed that nearly all of the speakers as well as the guests in attendance made a mention of a topic that just a decade ago would have seemed ridiculous to be a major speaking point, but here we are.
Pat-Med Earns Double Gold
The Patchogue-Medford High School’s competitive dance team, the Raiderettes, recently competed in the first competition in the program’s history—and they already have won gold.
Coach Bravely Battling Cancer Backed by Community and Players
With constant support from his team Coach Gallo came up with the idea for Hoops for Hope. During his wife’s third day of chemotherapy treatment he was inspired to give back to the community that had shown immense generosity during such a challenging time.
Be A Party Pooper This Super Bowl
The big game is of course going to be heavily bet by both the public and professional bettors alike, but with legalized sports betting exploding into 39 states over the past few years prop plays have become the new flavor of the week. It seems everyone with a microphone or who every played football has an opinion of player prop bets and every of age college kid is using their fantasy stats to see what props will hit this week.
Half Hollow Hills Fencing Is As Sharp As Ever
The team completed an undefeated regular season for the first time in program history this week. With that unblemished record, Half Hollow Hills are also League I Champions for the third consecutive year.
Rocky Point Lady Eagles Soar To The Top
After being picked by 58 percent of pundits the Lady Eagles of Rocky Point emerged as the New York State Queens at the 2025 Journeymen Girls State Duals.
Stony Brook Baseball Signs A Bionic Arm
The team welcomed 5-year-old Jordan Marotta to the ball club this past week. Marotta is the youngest-ever recipient of a cutting-edge bionic arm.
Eighth-Grade Runner is #1 in the State
Being ranked #1 in the state is such a rare feat and to accomplish that as an 8th grader only adds to the aura of the honor. That honor has gone to Great Hollow Middle School eighth grader, Andrew Collins.
Tale Of The (Betting) Tape
Want even more Mahomes magic stats? Mahomes is a perfect 8-0 against the spread when he is either an underdog or a favorite that is less than 3 points. He is also 17-3 in his playoff career.
Shoreham-Wading River Becomes League Champs
The Shoreham-Wading River Boys Track Team clinched the League Championship for the second consecutive year.
Macchia Named Gatorade Player Of The Year ... Again!
William Floyd High School senior Zariel Macchia keeps making headlines and her achievements are becoming legendary for the school and Long Island.
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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.
South Shore Press Reporter Makes a Stop at the Grand Canyon
South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk makes a stop at the Grand Canyon.