Thursday, October 1, 2026
Fresh off a 16–5 season and a playoff berth, the Ravens enter this season with a roster that blends promising underclassmen with battle-tested senior leaders who have been through the grind.
“Our coaching staff has to be more like teachers now,” head coach Jay Allen said. “Our younger players have talent, but they don’t have high school varsity experience.”
At the center of it all are seniors Nehemy Fresnel and Dante Anderson, two players Allen will lean on heavily. Fresnel, a 6-foot-6 All-County selection, is the team’s best outside shooter and rebounder, a double-double threat every night, and a perennial matchup problem for opposing defenses. Anderson, an All-Conference guard, is an elite defender, a strong rebounder for his position, and the Ravens’ go-to scorer in big moments.
“These guys work extremely hard,” Allen said. “They’re really alpha-1 and alpha-1B.”
Joining them in the starting lineup will be Nnamdi Amadike, a 6-foot-5 sophomore forward who anchors the interior. Amadike brings shot blocking, athleticism and arguably the highest upside on the roster.
Sophomore Amari James is expected to log major minutes at point guard, and Allen is eager to see how his toughness and court vision accelerate his development. He’ll split time with Rohan Murphy, just the second eighth-grader Allen has put on varsity in his 14 years coaching Sewanhaka.
Senior Jayden Spaulding will provide a high-energy presence off the bench. Freshman Robert Shaw, a smart and coachable wing with a 6-foot-5 wingspan, and sophomore Lance Williams, one of the team’s most consistent workers, will also play key roles.
“There will be growing pains,” Allen said, “but we expect to be very good and we expect to win.”
The Sewanhaka girls will look to build on last year’s postseason run with a youthful roster that has the potential to make noise now and in the years ahead.
The Ravens return their entire starting backcourt, led by All-County junior Alexi Stewart, whose all-around game continues to expand. Stewart can score in a variety of ways, has improved her playmaking, and sits at 624 career points.
Seniors Tamia Williams and Lilah Lopez round out the veteran backcourt. Williams brings a high basketball IQ and steady presence, while Lopez is expected to take on a larger offensive role.
Joining the starting lineup are forwards Gabriella Brown and Athena Thomaidis. Brown, an athletic sophomore, is primed for a breakout season, while Thomaidis provides a steady junior presence.
Depth should be another strength. Junior Julia Stadtfeld brings toughness, and senior co-captain Hailey Sethi offers leadership as a selfless, team-first guard.
Head coach Alex Soupios is particularly excited about three newcomers: freshman Aanu Oluwa-Por Agensin, eighth grader Lacy Lopez, and eighth grader Ariel Amadike.
“By the end of their high school careers,” Soupios said, “people will know their names across Long Island.”
Dec. 13: Clarke, 11:45 a.m.
Dec. 16: @ Elmont, 6:45 p.m.
Dec. 19: Manhasset, 5:00 p.m.
Jan. 5: @ South Side, 6:45 p.m.
Jan. 8: @ Carey, 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 14: Bethpage, 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 17: @ Division, 11:45 a.m.
Jan. 23: @ Clarke, 6:45 p.m.
Jan. 27: Elmont, 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 30: @ Manhasset, 6:45 p.m.
Feb. 2: South Side, 5:00 p.m.
Feb. 5: Carey, 4:30 p.m.
Feb. 11: @ Bethpage, 5:00 p.m.
Feb. 14: Division, 11:45 a.m.
Dec. 13: @ Clarke, 11:45 a.m.
Dec. 16: Elmont, 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 19: @ Manhasset, 6:45 p.m.
Jan. 5: South Side, 5:00 p.m.
Jan. 8: Carey, 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 12: Division, 5:00 p.m.
Jan. 14: @ Bethpage, 5:00 p.m.
Jan. 24: Clarke, 11:45 a.m.
Jan. 27: @ Elmont, 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 30: Manhasset, 5:00 p.m.
Feb. 2: @ South Side, 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 5: @ Carey, 4:30 p.m.
Feb. 11: Bethpage, 5:00 p.m.
Feb. 14: @ Division, 11:45 a.m.
