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

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

Senior pitcher Julia Apsel limited powerhouse Missouri to four hits over nine innings March 26 and is the ace of Hofstra’s staff.

Hofstra softball eyes repeat conference title

Hofstra’s softball team is seeking an encore from the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2018 last season with many new faces. Led largely by five veteran fifth-year … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/5/24

Pitcher Danny Kelleher, a South Side High School graduate, is a key member of the Pride bullpen.

Hofstra baseball swings for the fences

The Hofstra baseball team missed out on a chance to defend its conference title last year and is fueled for a return to the championship stage in late May this spring. After reaching the NCAA … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/5/24

Senior Jocelynn Cornejo Enamorado is in her third season as Uniondale’s pitching ace and relies heavily on excellent control.

Uniondale aims for improvement

The Uniondale Knights softball team is expecting big changes on the scoreboard this spring. They aim to improve on their five-win season from a year ago and third-year coach Doug Modica sees a lot of … more

By Justin Joseph | 4/5/24

Uniondale students were welcomed to the Long Island Nets Education Day at Nassau Coliseum, where students from Walnut Street, California Avenue, and Grand Avenue elementary schools engaged in an all-day, hands-on, educational workshop in STEM and basketball.

STEM and basketball collide at the Long Island Nets' Education Day

An exciting blend of STEM and basketball excitement at Long Island Nets' Education Day, where Uniondale elementary school students experienced a day of learning and entertainment at Nassau Coliseum. more

By Brandon Cruz | 3/29/24

Midfielder Rory Jones is off to a strong start for the Pride with 16 goals through seven games, including eight in the season opener.

Hofstra aims for conference tournament

After just missing out on reaching its postseason conference tournament for a second straight year, the Hofstra men’s lacrosse team is sharply focused on extending its 2024 season into the … more

By Andrew Coen | 3/18/24

Grad student Taylor Mennella is off to a sizzling start for the Pride with 29 points through seven games.

Hofstra seeks CAA playoff berth

After an up and down non-conference schedule, Hofstra women’s lacrosse gets a chance to hit the reset button with the start of conference play. Hofstra entered the start of the Coastal … more

By Andrew Coen | 3/18/24

Chika Akazi, a senior track star at Uniondale high school, showcased why she is the best at the New York State indoor track and field state championships held at the Ocean Breeze Complex in Staten Island last week, taking home the gold in her race.

Uniondale's Chika Akazi clears all hurdles to a state championship

Uniondale High School senior, Chika Akazi, has solidified her status as the best 55-meter hurdle runner in all of New York State, etching her name into the history books of high school track and … more

By Brandon Cruz | 3/15/24

Terry Roberts, the Amityville native and Long Island Nets player was hit with a stray bullet outside of a Philadelphia night club with a teammate last week.

Long Island Net, Terry Roberts, survives stray gunshot in Philadelphia

NBA G-League player Terry Roberts, Long Island Nets guard, survives chest gunshot in Philadelphia crossfire. more

By Brandon Cruz | 3/7/24

Cooper Flagg, the number one high school player in the country, visited Uniondale for a tournament at Hofstra, putting on a show for the crowd and showing why he is number 1.

Uniondale welcomes the best basketball players in the country

Uniondale hosts the legendary Bob McKillop Invitational, featuring top-ranked Duke Commit Cooper Flagg, who shined in Long Island's Premier Basketball Event as history unfolded on Long Island's iconic court more

By Brandon Cruz | 2/23/24

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