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Lady Tiger flag football ends regular season with loss, wins playoff opener
It’s a good news and bad news scenario for the Northport Lady Tiger flag football team. Starting with good news, they clinched a playoff berth for the first time in team history and finished the year with an 8-4 record equaling a marked improvement from 2023 when they were 4-4-1.
Stonebridge golf club withdraws its development proposal
As of May 7, Stonebridge Golf Links & Country Club withdrew its application to modify the 1999 agreement, which if accepted, would have allowed the club to further develop its property. While the development proposal was accepted initially by the Town of Smithtown, the Planning Board’s approval was necessary for...
Hesselbirg throws no-hitter, keeps Newfield playoff hopes alive
With their playoff hopes hanging in the balance, Newfield Wolverine starting pitcher Matthew Hesselbirg fired a no-hitter on Friday, May 3 against Northport to keep his team alive in the postseason hunt. The senior righthander struck out seven Tiger batters and walked two over seven innings and despite not allowing...
Warriors edged out by W. Babylon in pitchers duel
With the baseball season playoffs just around the corner, Comsewogue (9-6) hosted West Babylon (11-4) in the first game of a three-game series Tuesday, May 7. West Babylon struck first in the top of the fourth inning to take a one run lead, but the Warriors answered back in the bottom of the inning when Anthony Manetta drilled the ball straight away, plating Kevin Schnupp to make it a new game at 1-1.
The Next Generation Of Locust Valley Athletes Takes Shape
Young athletes from throughout the Locust Valley Central School District went to the high school’s Fred Smith Field on April 27 to learn from current baseball, lacrosse and track varsity athletes at the annual Future Falcon Day. Organized by the Falcon Pride Athletic Booster Club and the Locust Valley...
Baseball Recap: Commack turns things around after road loss
There's no place like home for Commack, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They came out on top against the Connetquot T-Birds by a score of 4-1 on Friday. This was a revenge match for Commack, as the team was forced to settle for a 7-1 loss when these two played last Wednesday.
Baseball Recap: Connetquot's loss ends seven-game winning streak on the road
It was a good run, but Connetquot unfortunately witnessed the end of their 13-game winning streak on Friday. They fell 4-1 to the Commack Cougars. Connetquot was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Commack apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Wednesday.
Softball Game Recap: East Islip Takes a Loss
East Islip fell victim to Smithtown West and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Smithtown West. East Islip's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak. East Islip's defeat dropped their record down to 7-4. As...
Preview: Hofstra softball battles Campbell in CAA Championship play
The Hofstra University softball team marches on in the Coastal Athletic Association tournament as they will take on the top-seeded Campbell University Camels in the lower-bracket semi-finals on Friday, May 10, at 12:30 p.m. The Pride held off elimination for the second straight day, taking down Stony Brook 2-0 in...
Plainedge Hosts Spring Special Olympics 2024
The sun shone brightly on the Saturday morning that Plainedge hosted the Spring Special Olympic Games. Good thing, too, as the day included competitive track and field events for over 500 athletes supported by more than 300 coaches. These athletes, children and adults with intellectual disabilities, dedicated months to training for an Olympic-style competition that culminated with the Spring Games.
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