Sports

A Suffolk Baseball Legend Gets His Own Field

There was plenty of baseball history on display in Yaphank this past week as legendary Major League Baseball manager Bobby Valentine was honored with a special field dedication at Lasorda Legacy Park.

Bayport-Blue Point Celebrates Its Newest Hall of Fame Class

Bayport-Blue Point came together Saturday to celebrate some of the most accomplished individuals and teams in the history of the school district, as the newest members of the Bayport-Blue Point Hall of Fame were officially honored.

Hills Field Hockey Raise Awareness for Mental Health

The Half Hollow Hills varsity field hockey team recently dedicated its game against Riverhead to Morgan’s Message, an organization working to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health and promote conversations about emotional well-being among student-athletes.

Sachem North Stays Perfect as Luke LaRocca Rewrites the Record Books

The Sachem North football team continues to roll, improving to a perfect 4-0 on the season after doubling up Longwood, 42-21, in Saturday’s matchup.

Hills East Girls Tennis Serves Up Support for Childhood Cancer Awareness

The Half Hollow Hills East girls varsity tennis team recently hosted a special Gold Laces match in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, turning a day on the court into an opportunity to support a very important cause.

Who Should Play Girls’ Sports? Suffolk Candidates Draw a Clear Line — With One Big Exception

With Election Day approaching, candidates across Suffolk County are making their cases to voters and discussing the issues they believe matter most to local communities.

Floyd Students Get a Lesson in from BMX Pros

William Floyd Elementary School and the William Floyd Learning Center recently welcomed professional BMX riders from One World Action Sports for a unique school assembly that combined thrilling bicycle stunts with important lessons for students.

Bayport-Blue Point Phantoms Roll to 23-0 Homecoming Shutout

The Bayport-Blue Point Phantoms gave their home crowd plenty to celebrate during homecoming, cruising to a 23-0 victory over Babylon and improving to a perfect 3-0 on the season.

Three Long Island Ducks Earn Atlantic League Postseason All-Star Honors

The Long Island Ducks added another honor to their championship season as three key members of the 2026 team were selected to the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs Postseason All-Star Team.

Bay Shore Football Celebrates 100 Seasons

Bay Shore High School football celebrated a remarkable milestone earlier this year, marking the 100th season of football in Bay Shore Schools with a special celebration that brought generations of Marauders together.

Sachem Runners Keep 43-Year Tradition Alive

Middle school runners from Seneca, Sagamore and Samoset gathered at Sachem High School East on Sept. 28 for the 43rd Annual Jeff Stone Memorial Run, continuing a Sachem cross country tradition that has been going strong for more than four decades.

Patchogue-Medford Alum Josh Knoth Earns Player of the Year

Patchogue-Medford baseball alum Josh Knoth continues to make his mark in professional baseball, earning recognition as one of the Milwaukee Brewers organization’s Minor League Players of the Year.

Smithtown East Field Hockey Honors Valerie Kratochvil

Storm Delayed, But the Colonials Still Brought the Thunder

Homecoming Under the Lights

Smithtown High School East celebrated homecoming this past weekend with an evening filled with school spirit, community and plenty of excitement, highlighted by a special first for the Bulls

The No Fun League Strikes a Local Player

Former Eastport-South Manor standout and Manorville native Matt Goncalves found himself at the center of a national NFL controversy this past week, and this time it had nothing to do with a hit, a penalty or anything that happened between the lines.

Gavin Mangano Claims No. 1 Ranking in the Nation

Shoreham-Wading River senior wrestler Gavin Mangano has added another major accomplishment to what is already becoming a remarkable high school wrestling career.

Pat-Med Girls Tennis Rides Four-Game Winning Streak into Playoffs

The Patchogue-Medford girls tennis team is finding its groove at exactly the right time.

Philbrick Takes Over as Ward Melville Stays Unbeaten

Hudson Philbrick has established himself as one of the top players on Long Island, and he showed exactly why this past week when he turned in an impressive all-around performance to lead Ward Melville to a 35-25 victory over Connetquot.

Sayville Wrestling Legend Gary Pesko Earns National Hall of Fame Honor

Sayville High School wrestling has had plenty of talented athletes walk through its doors over the years, but few have made a lasting impact on the program quite like longtime head varsity wrestling coach Gary Pesko.

Sharks Bring Their Defense in a Decisive Win

Eastport-South Manor hit the road this week looking to bounce back after suffering a homecoming loss, and the Sharks did exactly that with a defensive performance that put them right back in the win column.

Longwood Lions Roar Past Pat-Med

The Longwood Lions put together a dominant performance on both sides of the football this week, rolling past Patchogue-Medford, 42-10, in a Suffolk I matchup.

Miller Place Football Gets Rare Out-of-State Matchup

The Miller Place football team has a new opponent on its schedule, and this is one of the rarest scheduling quirks a local high school football program can experience.

William Floyd Runs Away with the Smith Point 5K

More than 50 William Floyd student-athletes and members of the William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) recently took part in the 25th annual Smith Point Bridge 5K Run for Literacy, and the Colonials were well represented at the front of the pack.

Ducks Sweep Their Way to a Championship

The Long Island Ducks are Atlantic League champions once again.

Sachem Apologizes to William Floyd

The Sachem School District has apologized to the William Floyd community following an incident involving offensive signs reportedly displayed by students during last Friday night’s football game between Sachem North and William Floyd.

Bellport Runs to a W

The Bellport High School girls’ cross country team picked up its first victory of the season this week, earning a hard-fought win over Huntington to improve to 1-1 on the season.

William Floyd Volleyball Celebrates Seniors with Comeback Victory

Senior Night turned into a memorable evening for the William Floyd girls’ varsity volleyball team as the Colonials celebrated their six seniors and picked up their second victory of the season with a thrilling 3-1 comeback win over Riverhead.

Ava Reilly Reaches 2,000 Assist Milestone

Port Jefferson High School senior girls’ volleyball player Ava Reilly recently reached an impressive milestone, recording her 2,000th career assist for the Royals during the team’s victory over Pierson/Bridgehampton.

Knicks Legend ‘Clyde’ Frazier Brings Basketball Wisdom to Mastic

Young basketball players in Brookhaven had a special opportunity this past week when New York Knicks legend Walt “Clyde” Frazier made a special appearance at Brookhaven’s annual 3-on-3 Basketball Challenge in Mastic.

Stony Brook Welcomes Five New Hall of Fame Inductees

Stony Brook University Athletics added five new members to its Hall of Fame this past week, honoring a group of former coaches and student-athletes whose contributions helped shape the history of Seawolves athletics.

SWR Girls Cross Country Shines at Suffern Invitational

The Shoreham-Wading River girls varsity cross country team turned in an impressive performance at the Suffern Invitational, with runners from the Wildcats making their mark across multiple races.

All Sit, the Judge is Down

When Aaron Judge went down this week, the entire Yankee universe had a collective gasp.

William Floyd Girls Tennis Is Rolling Through the County

The William Floyd girls tennis team is absolutely rolling this season, and now the Colonials have a winning streak to go along with their impressive record.

Hills West Defense Shuts Down Comsewogue

It was all about defense this week when Half Hollow Hills West met Comsewogue in a game that quickly turned into one of the best defensive battles of the young football season.

From Lost Season to Feel-Good Story

What was once shaping up to be a lost season for Port Jefferson football has turned into one of the feel-good stories of the young high school football season.

Kickoff Classic Delivers a Night to Remember

Friday night was about as special as a regular-season football game can get in Suffolk County.

Hills East Alum Takes Center Stage at US Open Final

For Hills East tennis alum Lohit Madisetty, a longtime connection to the US Open has turned into an opportunity to work one of the biggest matches in the sport.

Pat-Med Volleyball Honors Its Hometown Heroes

Pat-Med volleyball took some time this past week to recognize members of the Raider family who have dedicated themselves to serving their communities and their country.

GUEST COLUMN: Hey Everyone… Be On High Alert For New York Football Giants Nation

With the John Harbaugh Era officially underway in New York, the Giants have seriously taken a step forward in resurrecting their organization.

A Community's Quick Reaction Saves a Refs Life

Sometimes the heroes we talk about in sports are the athletes who make an incredible play, score the winning goal or come through when the pressure is at its highest. But this week at Smithtown High School East, the community was reminded of what a real hero looks like.

Nearly 100 Future Cheerleaders Have a Day

Sachem North High School was filled with plenty of school spirit as the district hosted its annual Cheer For A Day event, welcoming nearly 100 young athletes who got the opportunity to experience what it is like to be part of the Sachem cheerleading community.

Longwood Girls Soccer Building a Defensive Wall

The Longwood girls soccer team is making an early-season claim as one of the best defensive teams in the county, and it is getting harder to argue with the results.

The King of the Rockies

The Padres are right in the middle of a playoff race, and this is exactly the type of game they need to win. San Diego has won nine of its last 10 games and now gets a Rockies team that has dropped nine of its last 10.

Former Eastport-South Manor Star Shines in the NFL

Suffolk County has produced its share of talented football players over the years, and Matt Goncalves is quickly making a name for himself among the NFL’s best offensive linemen.

Spencer Jones Has Arrived — And the Yankees Better Notice

For anyone who might have doubted it, let’s be perfectly clear: Spencer Jones has arrived.

Pat-Med Boys Soccer Off to a Red-Hot Start

The Patchogue-Medford boys soccer team is off to a red-hot start, and the Raiders already have some big things in their sights.

A Box Worth Opening

When Stony Brook women’s lacrosse coach Joe Spallina sends you a box, you probably know there is going to be something interesting inside.

A Total Mismatch on Tap

The Dodgers send Blake Snell to the mound, and Snell has looked like his Cy Young-caliber self since returning to the rotation.

Jorge Bonifacio Makes Ducks History on His Way to MVP Honors

The Long Island Ducks have named outfielder and five-year MLB veteran Jorge Bonifacio their 2026 Most Valuable Player, presented by Delmonte-Smelson Jewelers.

Our Last Opening Day

I have never cheered for my son from the bleachers. I have never had the time to talk to parents during a game about his successes or failures. I have never even watched a single inning of his baseball games from the stands.

Kyle Palmieri Launches ROGER for Long Island Veterans

It is always heartwarming to see local athletes give back to their communities, especially when they are supporting such an important cause.

Stony Brook Soccer Programs Enter Rare Territory

Stony Brook University soccer is off to a remarkable start, and both Seawolves programs are making some history along the way.

The Ducks are Flying into the Playoffs

The Long Island Ducks are heading back to the Atlantic League playoffs.

The Sports World is in a New York State of Mind

New York sports is back in the spotlight, and for once, it feels like everything is right with the world.

My First NFL Play: Let’s Light the Fuse

This is my first NFL play of the year, and after going 11-2 on my free plays this month, I’m on fire and like this one quite a bit.

Two Schools One Team and One Goal

The chants of “Let Them Play” have paid off.

Field invader with Palestinian flag halted during 9/11 Subway Series

On a solemn anniversary, a Subway Series and a father’s second calling

Huskers Will Score and Score Often

I’m going against Bowling Green again here because I watched every down last week, and this Falcons defense simply can’t stop anyone.

Back the Rays at Home with Their Ace

The Rays are on the verge of clinching a playoff spot and becoming the first team in baseball to do so. By all accounts, they shouldn't have much trouble getting the job done tonight.

Floyd Takes Control Early to Begin the Season with a Win

William Floyd opened its football season with a decisive 39-21 victory on the road over Connetquot this past week.

Take it to the Max

Max Fried is back to being Max Fried, and that basically makes him a Cy Young candidate again.

Sachem North Opens Season with a Statement Win

With many area high school football teams taking the field during the week because of the holiday, Sachem North had no trouble adjusting to the unusual schedule.

Knicks Legend Coming to Mastic for 3-on-3 Basketball Challenge

Long Island basketball fans, especially those who bleed orange and blue, will have a special opportunity to meet one of the greatest players in New York Knicks history when Walt “Clyde” Frazier comes to Suffolk County on September 18.

Patchogue-Medford Welcomes Major Upgrades to Athletic Facilities

Patchogue-Medford High School is getting ready to welcome students and athletes to a number of exciting improvements to its athletic facilities for the 2026-27 school year.

Hills West Girls Soccer Celebrates Hall of Fame Weekend

The Hills West girl's soccer program recently enjoyed a memorable trip to the Albany area, combining competition on the field with an opportunity to celebrate one of its own.

Keira Sckipp Leads Center Moriches

The Center Moriches girls swimming team opened its season against Huntington, and one of the Sharks’ returning leaders made an immediate impact.

Rivera Named Suffolk Division I Preseason Defensive Player of the Year

The James C. Metzger Suffolk County Chapter of the National Football Foundation (NFF) recently named William Floyd High School senior defensive end Jake Rivera its Division I Preseason Defensive Player of the Year.

Cheer Team Plants Their Flag

The Sachem 14Y cheer team is showing that school spirit and community pride can go hand in hand.

Port Jefferson to Welcome Two New Members to Its Wall of Fame

The Port Jefferson School District will celebrate two important figures in its history next week when it holds its annual Wall of Fame induction ceremony.

Suffolk County Hall of Fame Honors Long Island Boxing Legends

Long Island has produced its share of legendary athletes, and two of the most recognizable names in boxing were recently honored for their contributions to the sporting culture of the region.

The Bellwood Cup goes to Longwood

Before Opening Day arrives, there is one annual Suffolk County high school football tradition that gives players and coaches a chance to get a little extra work in while also playing for some hardware.

All Rise! Judge is Back!

Besides the obvious point that the Yankees have one of the best records in baseball while the Rockies have one of the worst, this game gets some extra juice because New York welcomes Aaron Judge back to the lineup.

Looking for Week 1 Betting Value? Tight Ends Could Be the Answer

Week 1 brings some very interesting lines from a betting perspective, and in many cases, the public is at a major disadvantage.