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Senior shortstop Mike Hernandez is a four-year varsity player and brings all the tools to the Falcons’ lineup and anchors the infield defense.

Pitching holds key for Valley Stream South

Depth all around and particularly on the mound is the biggest concern for Valley Stream South baseball coach Rich Hess this spring. “None of our starting pitchers is a pitcher by trade, … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 4/15/24

Freshman Oscarlin Pouriet-Paulino has made the jump from middle school baseball to varsity and is serving as the Knights’ starting shortstop.

Uniondale makes best of road work

Road trips will be commonplace for Uniondale’s baseball team this spring as its home field at the high school undergoes a facelift, but the Knights will try to make the most of it following a … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 4/15/24

Freshman shortstop Arianna Corona is one of 10 underclassmen on the roster for the Rams, who expect to improve with experience.

Learning curve for West Hempstead

It would be generous to call 2024 a rebuilding year for the West Hempstead softball team. Still without a JV squad for players to develop through, Rams coach Chris Van Kovics is trying to make the … more

By Andrew Fantucchio | 4/15/24

Returning award winners, from left, Julia Parise, Brooke Errico, Ariana Maniscalco and Kayla Wakely lead the Jets this spring.

East Meadow part of title chase

East Meadow won 16 softball games a year ago but suffered an upset loss to Syosset in the Nassau Class AA semifinals. Now, with six returning award-winners including First Team All-State pitcher … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 4/15/24

Junior Dylan Tripi is off to a torrid start with the bat for the Generals, hitting over .500 through the first five games this spring.

MacArthur eyes conference crown

A season removed from an early playoff exit, the MacArthur baseball team is determined to have a far deeper postseason run this spring. MacArthur went unbeaten in its first nine conference games last … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/15/24

Senior Michael Jazylo homered and was the winning pitcher as the Bruins opened 2024 with a 5-2 victory over Syosset.

Optimistic start for youthful Baldwin

Baldwin had a difficult time keeping up with the competition in Nassau Conference AA-2 baseball last spring, especially when it came to putting runs on the board. The Bruins suffered nine shutout … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 4/15/24

From left, senior Matteo Tufano, sophomore Tristan Hickis, and junior Justin Babiak comprise a hot-starting Seahawks’ starting pitching staff.

Arms lead Carey's sparkling start

Two no-hitters. A grand slam. Three shutouts. A 13-run victory. That’s what the Carey baseball team has accomplished so far…in the first two weeks of the season. The Seahawks opened the … more

By Brian Kacharaba | 4/15/24

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

Right fielder Brianna Davis is one of seven freshmen on Mepham's roster.

Mepham continues its rebuild

Through six innings of his team’s opener March 27, things seemed fondly familiar to Mepham softball coach Tom Simone. Then, in an eye-blink, they looked all too familiar. … more

By Garrett D. Uribe | 4/8/24

Kaleihah Martin, left, and Tatiana Rosello comprise the bulk of varsity experience for the Falcons, who graduated 13 off last year’s roster.

VSS rebuilds after big departures

For Demetri Adrahtas, coaching the Valley Stream South softball team used to be about competing for the Nassau County title every year. But now that South has dropped to Conference 6, Adrahtas … more

By Andrew Fantucchio | 4/8/24

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