SPORTS
Uniondale has conference title hopes
In a tightly contested race for the top spot in Nassau Conference VI softball, Uniondale finds itself second heading into this week’s action with an 8-2 record. Coming off a disappointing five-win season last spring where they finished near the bottom of their conference, this season has been a massive step forward for the Knights, giving them confidence moving forward down the stretch and potentially into the playoffs.
Wantagh remains locked in
Wantagh’s softball team is finding its footing during the home stretch of the regular season. A commanding 11-1 home win against Clarke last Saturday marked the Warriors’ fifth victory in six games and lifted their Conference II record to 9-2 with two games remaining. “In the beginning of...
Junior-led North Shore thriving
North Shore softball is off to a fine start under first-year coach Nicole Petrucci, who served as the varsity’s assistant for three seasons and is working with a junior-dominant roster. The Vikings won six of their first eight games against Conference 5 rivals and sit in the upper third...
Calhoun bonds with weekend trip
If a season is like a roller coaster, the Calhoun softball team is trending downward in the midst of a three-game conference losing streak that has sunk its record to 7-4 in the Conference 1 standings (11-5 overall) with seven games remaining. But that’s nothing that a visit to Six...
Plenty of accolades to go around as the Staten Island FerryHawks win in extra innings
CENTRAL ISLIP, L.I. -- The Staten Island FerryHawks flew into Fairfield Properties Ballpark on Tuesday night to kick off the first Battle of the Belt 3-game series against their Atlantic League North Division rivals, the Long Island Ducks, and came away with an exciting 9-4 victory in 11 innings. Pablo...
No. 14 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse takes on Elon in CAA semifinals
In its quest for an 11th straight NCAA Tournament appearance, the No. 14 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team will aim for back-to-back Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) titles. Reaping the benefits of last season’s conference tournament win, the 2024 CAA championship will run through Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium — the...
Hofstra men's lacrosse ends season with win over Stony Brook
The Hofstra University men’s lacrosse team defeated Long Island rival Stony Brook University 11-9 on Saturday, April 27. The win improved Hofstra to 3-4 in conference play and spoiled Stony Brook’s chance at making the Coastal Athletic Conference (CAA) championships. However, the Pride failed to make the tournament for the third year in a row due to Drexel’s win over Monmouth University on Friday, April 26.
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