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Senior Dana Morgante had two extra-base hits and drove in three runs in Valley Stream North's loss to Jericho on April 2.

After a tough start to the Conference ABC-III softball season, Valley Stream North got in the win column last Saturday morning with a 14-4 home victory over North Shore. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 4/9/13

Andrade Gabriela, 14, finished first in the women’s division in the Spartan 5K.

Hundreds run, raising thousands

Even on a gloomy day, about 260 runners took part in the annual Spartan 5K race at Valley Stream North High School the morning of March 16. The race began at the school track and continued through the streets of Franklin Square before returning to North. more

3/20/13

Spartan 5K around the bend

When the snow starts to melt and the temperatures begin to rise, joggers from all over the community emerge from their basement or gym treadmills, like bears from hibernation, to run on nearby roads. more

By Brian Croce | 3/13/13

The annual Spartan 5K Run/Walk at Valley Stream North High School will be held on March 16 to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Spartan 5K around the bend

When the snow starts to melt and the temperatures begin to rise, joggers from all over the community emerge from their basement or gym treadmills, like bears from hibernation, to run on nearby … more

By Brian Croce | 3/12/13

Senior Lauren Collura, left, had 18 points in Valley Stream North's 43-37 defeat to Conference A-IV rival Island Trees last week.

Balance, defense key for VSN

While Valley Stream North’s offense continues to be a work in progress, the Lady Spartans’ defensive effort has led the way to six wins in 10 games including a methodical 28-12 Conference A-IV victory over visiting Roosevelt last Friday night. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/15/13

Valley Stream North's Aaron Bonitto, left, headed toward the basket during the team's come-from-behind win at Clarke on Dec. 21.

VSN earns big comeback win

Coming into the 2012-13 basketball season, Valley Stream North coach Fabian Jara knew his team would face a challenging non-league schedule before battling in one of the most competitive leagues in the county. more

By Andrew McClure | 12/31/12

Billy Patsos scored all three touchdowns for Valley Stream North in last Sunday’s 26-21 loss to Roosevelt in the Nassau Conference IV title game.

V.S. North nipped by Roosevelt

Down by 24 points to Roosevelt early in the second half of last Sunday’s Nassau Conference IV football championship game at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium, Valley Stream North rallied, but ultimately came up short, 26-21. more

By Brian Croce | 11/28/12

Freshman Jake Catalano led Valley Stream North to the Nassau Conference IV cross-country championship.

VSN races to conference title

Behind four top 20 finishers, Valley Stream North took home the Nassau boys’ cross-country Conference IV championship by edging Seaford by nine points. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 11/20/12

James Capoziello and the Spartans did plenty of celebrating on Saturday night when they upset top-seeded Seaford in a Nassau Conference IV semifinal.

VSN rallies to upset Seaford

A little more than a year after Valley Stream North delivered a first-round playoff knockout of then-three-time defending Nassau Conference IV football champion Seaford, the Spartans withstood some punches and rallied to stun the top-seeded Vikings, 21-17, in a semifinal game last Saturday evening at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 11/19/12

Frank Accardi's 98-yard touchdown run highlighted the Falcons' playoff win.

VSN, VSS win playoff games

Valley Stream North’s and South’s football teams, seeded fourth in the Nassau Conference IV and III playoffs, respectively, both advanced to the semifinals at Hofstra with impressive victories last Saturday. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 11/13/12