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Eighth-grader Lalia Harrison provides an offensive spark off the bench for the Red Devils, who split their first two Conference AAA games.

With 11 games in the books and adversity in the form of a season-ending injury to one of its senior leaders, Freeport girls’ basketball head coach Meredith Jones remains encouraged by a scrappy … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/8/24

Senior Jayden Easy is Freeport’s top singles player and also a captain for the fourth year in a row.

Freeport adds to tennis success

Tasting a great deal of success last spring inspired members of Freeport’s boys’ tennis program to start playing on their own, either during the offseason or on weekends or holidays since … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/9/23

Junior Amelai Espino and the Red Devils are looking to swing into the win column this spring after a roster overhaul.

Freeport continues to grind

The Freeport softball program is fighting through the growing pains of a demanding schedule in its third year competing in Conference V. The Red Devils (0-5) are welcoming the stepped up … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/9/24

Arcangelo wins historic Belmont Stakes

There was no Triple Crown on the line, but the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes was historic nonetheless. Trainer Jena Antonucci etched herself into thoroughbred racing history Saturday when … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/10/23

Kaitlyn Young had the walk-off hit for Seaford in its 1-0 victory over Center Moriches in the Long Island Class B softball title game.

Wild finishes highlight spring season

There was no shortage of thrilling finishes and heartbreak on Nassau County high school athletic fields this spring, capped by a nearly 4-hourlong Long Island Class A softball championship game … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/21/23

William Pickett, a South Side High School graduate, takes over as the Lions’ starting quarterback.

Nassau C.C. eyes return to title stage

Getting back to the national championship stage and winning it are lofty goals, but Nassau Community College football coach Jamel Ramsay wouldn’t have it any other way. “Last season was a … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/28/23

Junior Jordon Quinn captured the Nassau Class AAA title in the 110 hurdles and was All-County (third) in the 400 hurdles.

Standouts lead Freeport to track title

They are the Big 3 for Freeport boys track team – senior captain/middle-distance star Danzil Monk, senior sprinter Kazeem Scott and junior hurdle specialist, Jordon Quinn. The trio … more

By Marc Berman | 6/5/23

Sophomore Luke Villela had passing and rushing touchdowns to help the Sailors to a season-opening 31-20 win at Freeport Friday night.

Oceanside stuns Freeport in opener

Inspired by some gutsy decisions made by Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell in the NFL opener, Oceanside head coach Rob Blount reached into his bag of tricks early in Friday night’s … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 9/10/23

Led by a strong senior group, Calhoun captured the NYS Class A girls’ volleyball championship Nov. 8.

Salute to H.S. sports champions in 2022-23

It was a banner season for many high school athletic programs in the Herald’s coverage area. Listed are the Top 20 team and individual accomplishments, in chronological order. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/17/23

MacArthur graduate Annie Park won the Nassau County golf championship, beating all the boys, in 2012, and also a collegiate title at USC.

Nassau Athletics HOF 2023 class announced

The Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame will hold its 2023 induction ceremony Sept. 28 at the Crest Hollow County Club. For more information and tickets, go to www.sectionviii.org. … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/17/23

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