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Greens Farms Academy seeks new athletic facility
WESTPORT — Greens Farms Academy is seeking to build a new indoor athletic facility that would be attached to an existing one. An application has been filed with the Planning and Zoning Commission. The project would need Special Site Plan and Coastal Area Management approval from the commission. “The...
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...
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.
Seaford returns to winning ways
Fresh off the program’s first Long Island title since 2005, Seaford softball has quickly turned the page to try and write a new memorable chapter. The Vikings, who captured the historic championship with a 2-1 extra-innings win in the Class B finals against Center Moriches, captured 10 of their first 11 league games in Conference II this spring. While the team’s many returning players have eyes on a repeat, third-year coach Joe Nastasi has stressed the importance of not focusing on past glory.
Men’s Basketball: Northwestern acquires Stony Brook center Keenan Fitzmorris
Stony Brook center Keenan Fitzmorris will move westward and join Northwestern for the 2024-25 season as a graduate transfer, he announced on Instagram Sunday. During his senior season with the Seawolves, the 7-foot center averaged 10.9 points and 4.4 rebounds per game in 35 appearances. Starting for most of December and January, he notched double-digit scoring in seven consecutive games.
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