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All-American midfielder Hendrik Hebbeker, left, was a big part of a prolific Hofstra offense in 2021 with 9 goals and 11 assists.

Hofstra men's soccer seeks another NCAA tourney run

The Hofstra men’s soccer team has a big act to follow on heels of last year’s historic run to the third round of the NCAA Tournament.Hofstra won two NCAA tourney games for the first time … more

By Andrew Coen | 9/1/22

New quarterback Luke Sprague will direct the Lions’ offense.

Blend of talent leads Nassau Lions

Nassau Community College’s football team will lean on a mix of returning starters and newcomers to lead the way this season. The Lions were the No. 1-ranked NJCAA Division III program most … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 9/1/22

The Long Island Storm traveled to Myrtle Beach where it became the first-ever team to win the Hang Ten Ripkin Baseball Tournament

Underdog travel team wins the Cal Ripken Tournament

The Long Island Storm 13u team shocked the travel baseball tournament world when it became the first ever team from Long Island to win the Hang Ten Ripkin Baseball Tournament July 30-Aug. 4 in Myrtle … more

By Jake Pellegrino | 8/25/22

High school football camps open Aug. 22

On Aug. 22, all 52 Nassau County public high school football programs will begin preparations for the upcoming season, scheduled to open Friday, Sept. 9 with a handful of games under the … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/19/22

Anna Pennecke, second from right, celebrated South Side's second goal in the Nassau Class A final with, from left, Reese Haley, Kayla Hubler and Emma Hospodka.

A salute to H.S. sports champions: 2021-22

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

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/21/22

First baseman Sam Travis, No. 26, has been the Ducks' most consistent hitter and has 8 homers, 53 RBIs and a .314 batting average.

L.I. Ducks carry momentum into second half

For the first time under third-year manager Wally Backman, the Long Island Ducks enter the second half of the Atlantic League Baseball schedule without the security of a playoff spot. The … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/21/22

Hofstra captured the CAA Tournament title for its first conference championship in program history.

Historic season for Hofstra baseball

When Anthony D’Onofrio first committed to the Hofstra baseball team as a sophomore at Wantagh High School, he saw potential for big strides for a local program he grew up following.Six years … more

By Andrew Coen | 6/20/22

Favorite Mo Donegal, with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard, won the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes before a crowd of 46,301.

Mo Donegal captures Belmont Stakes

A couple of hometown heroes in the thoroughbred horseracing industry celebrated a memorable victory Saturday after favored Mo Donegal, with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard, drew away down the stretch to … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/12/22

Senior Erin McGuinness is the Nassau County Class AAA shot put champion and also finished second in discus.

Impressive spring for Oceanside track

Oceanside’s boys’ and girls’ track and field programs enjoyed a strong spring, capped by a couple of Nassau Class AAA championship finishes on May 24 at Westbury High School. Led … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/3/22

Oceanside’s Megan Checola, left, and Cassidy Reicherter celebrated after one of Checola’s five goals in the May 18 playoff win over East Meadow.

Offense leads Oceanside past East Meadow

Oceanside girls’ lacrosse proved that its regular-season success was not a facade, as the Sailors won their Nassau Class A quarterfinal playoff game against East Meadow, 16-3, on May 18. The … more

By Jamie deJong | 5/23/22

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