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Dillon Woods scored two goals and assisted on two others as the Marines clinched a playoff spot with a 4-1 win over East Meadow on Oct. 12.

A year after making a memorable run to the Nassau Class AA boys’ soccer semifinals, its deepest playoff run in 20 seasons, Long Beach will try to apply that experience and match its postseason success after completing the Conference AA2 campaign with a record of 7-5. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 10/17/18

Alyssa Schmitt has been a consistent force for Glen Cove, which has won four of its last five matches after a mediocre start.

Glen Cove eyes big finish

Currently sitting at 6-3 in Conference A4 and looking for a strong close to the season is the Glen Cove girls’ volleyball team. An offensive force all through the season, the talented group and coach Matthew Carbone are confident that they can finish out the season on a high note. more

By J.D. Freda | 10/17/18

Freeport's Kelly Perdomo, left, vied for control of the ball during the team's 7-0 victory over Westbury on Oct. 10. Perdomo scored once.

Freeport battles to the finish

Despite facing a number of mid-season injuries, Freeport entered the last week of the regular season still alive for the lone playoff spot in Conference A-II girls’ soccer. more

By Andrew Coen | 10/17/18

Senior Joe Angelastro returned from a two-game absence to rush for 282 yards and two touchdowns in the Vikings' win over Hewlett last Saturday.

Seaford rebounds with big win

Reeling from its only loss of the season following a perfect September, Seaford had to endure one of the toughest weeks of football practice longtime head coach Rob Perpall ever constructed. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 10/16/18

Elmont's Obiora Ebabechukwu put the clamps on VSC quarterback Christian Rodriguez during the second half of last Saturday's 14-0 victory.

Defense leads Elmont over VSC

Entering their Week 6 matchup, both Valley Stream Central and Elmont were well aware that the result of their game would have significant playoff implications. more

By Andrew McClure | 10/16/18

Hewlett's Vinny Morello tore through North Shore's defense for 273 yards and four touchdowns last Saturday to lead the Bulldogs to a big win.

Hewlett runs past North Shore

North Shore’s Homecoming celebrations were stifled last Saturday as a staunch Hewlett offense stole the show and led the way to a 38-14 victory over Vikings in a Nassau Conference III matchup. more

By J.D. Freda | 10/16/18

Senior Dylan Chruma has chipped in four goals for the Cyclones, who clinched the conference championship last Friday with a 1-0 win over Hewlett.

South Side rides shutout streak

Despite not allowing a goal in three weeks and being undefeated, South Side had a little more work to do last Friday to secure the Nassau Conference A3 boys’ soccer title. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 10/16/18

Sophomore James Gavnoudias, right, is Calhoun's second-leading scorer on the campaign with seven goals and two assists.

Calhoun peaking at right time

When a team truly is riding a wave the signs are unmistakable. In his club’s regular season finale, Calhoun midfielder Christian Crews opened the scoring with his first tally of the year – and then seemed unable to stop himself, scoring two more goals for a hat trick to buoy the Colts in their 5-1 win over visiting MacArthur in a Nassau Conference A-1 boys’ soccer contest last Friday. more

By Garrett D. Uribe | 10/16/18

Junior Michael Posillico had three goals and three assists for the Jets, who were in playoff contention entering the final week of the regular season.

East Meadow makes strides

The future appears bright for East Meadow, which entered the final week of the regular season with a spot in the Nassau Class AA boys’ soccer playoffs in mind after failing to win a conference game a year ago and with just two conference victories since 2015. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 10/16/18

Sophomore Sasha Smalls has played big at the net for Valley Stream North, which is on the verge of capturing the conference title.

V.S. North aiming for perfection

Knowing its season would start with early challenges against tough conference opponents, Valley Stream North girls’ volleyball treated preseason practice as if their fate hung in the balance. more

By David Weingrad | 10/16/18

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