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Jack Darlington, right, and the Cyclones are looking to put recent playoff shortcomings to rest and make a run at the Class AA title.

On the heels of a successful 2023 regular season that didn’t carry over into the postseason, South Side boys’ soccer is looking to extend its 2024 campaign into November. The … more

By Andrew Coen | 9/16/24

Greg Van Roten of Rockville Centre readies for the season opener with the New York Giants.

Greg Van Roten makes his Big Blue debut

Long Island native Greg Van Roten played his first game for the New York Giants on Saturday. more

By Daniel Offner | 9/11/24

As a freshman last fall, Viv Haley started every game on defense for the Cyclones and helped them capture the Nassau Class AA title.

South Side begins title defense

South Side is coming off its 30th Nassau County girls’ soccer title in program history and 10th under coach Judi Croutier, who has a handful of key returnees to lead the way to a potential … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 9/9/24

Former Seaford standout Olivia Pearse leads a talented and experienced Hofstra defensive corps.

Pride bring high expectations

High expectations for Pride The Hofstra women’s soccer team’s bid for its own three-peat last year and sixth CAA title in seven seasons fell short with a heartbreaking overtime loss to … more

By Andrew Coen | 8/30/24

All-America defender Pierce Infuso, a Merrick native and graduate student, is one of a dozen returning players for the Pride.

Hofstra eyes return to national stage

Hofstra men’s soccer reached big heights in 2023, advancing to the NCAA Tournament’s third-round stage for the second time in three years, but longtime head coach Richard Nuttall felt plenty was left on the table during the historic run. more

By Andrew Coen | 8/30/24

Cyclones’ junior varsity hockey players from Rockville Centre, East Rockaway and Hewlett celebrate after winning the championship game against the Plainview/Old Bethpage Hawks.

Junior varsity hockey team captures Islanders high school crown

The RVC/East Rockaway/Hewlett Cyclones junior varsity ice hockey team won the Islanders High School Hockey League title more

By Andrew Francis | 8/23/24

Jayden Taylor, a Walt Whitman High School product, tops the depth chart at quarterback for the Lions, who play four of their first five games on the road.

New era for Nassau C.C. football

Jhaleel Oswald, a former Nassau Community College football captain and key member of its 2013 Toro Bowl-winning team, is the Lions’ new head coach after running the defense/special teams under … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/21/24

Rockville Centre native Crystal Dunn and the United States Women’s National Soccer Team win gold at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.

Crystal Dunn brings home her first Olympic gold medal

Rockville Centre native Crystal Dunn won her first gold medal with the U.S. women's soccer team on Aug. 10. more

By Daniel Offner | 8/16/24

Lindsay Von Arx, an incoming sixth-grade student, strikes the ball during the Lady Cyclones Olympic soccer clinic on Aug. 12.

Lady Cyclones host Olympics-themed soccer clinic

The South Side High School girls' varsity soccer team held an Olympics-themed clinic on Aug. 12. more

By Daniel Offner | 8/16/24

Rockville Centre resident Mike Finnegan was honored as a life member by the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association on Aug. 3 in White Plains.

Mike Finnegan named a life member by youth soccer association

Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association recently granted Life Member status to longtime volunteer Mike Finnegan of RVC. more

By Daniel Offner | 8/16/24

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