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

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

Wantagh’s Riley Forthofer, left, drove to Manhasset’s cage during the Nassau Class C championship game May 31 at Adelphi.

Wantagh's title hopes fall short

In a game that was not indicative of its season, the Wantagh girls’ lacrosse fell a game short of county title goal to the defending Class C champions on May 31. After a Madison Alaimo goal tied … more

By Andrew Coen | 6/6/22

Mepham's Mia McElwee, left, tried to work around MacArthur's Eve Larkin during Wednesday's Class B playoff game.

Mepham tops MacArthur for semifinal spot

A banner year for Mepham girls’ lacrosse will continue with a trip to the Nassau Class B semifinals following its 10-2 victory over visiting MacArthur on May 18. The fourth-seeded Pirates, … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/19/22

Madison Alaimo, with 89 points, is a key piece of Wantagh’s prolific offense which has produced at least 15 goals seven times.

Wantagh primed for title journey

The Wantagh girls’ lacrosse team heads into the Nassau Class C playoffs with a nearly unblemished record, but it was an early-season defeat that may prove to be a major catalyst in the … more

By Andrew Coen | 5/16/22

John Napoli scored twice last Friday but the Generals fell short at Garden City, 12-6, and will aim for a rematch in the playoffs.

MacArthur primed for playoff run

Despite ultimately falling to Garden City last Friday, the game provided a confidence boost for the MacArthur boys’ lacrosse team and its quest for a rematch on a bigger stage. MacArthur … more

By Andrew Coen | 5/9/22

Long Island Marathon winner Schlomo Schreiber, from Far Rockaway, celebrated his first place finish. At the far right is Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder.

Far Rockaway's Schlomo Schreiber wins Long Island Marathon

Far Rockaway resident Schlomo Schreiber was the first person to cross the finish line of the 48 more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/6/22

Junior catcher Angelia Bendetti has blasted five home runs for the Warriors, who won seven of their first 10 conference games.

Wantagh handling tougher competition

With stepped up competition this season in a new league, Wantagh softball coach Christine Moran was initially eyeing the team staging around the .500 mark, but those goals have since … more

By Andrew Coen | 5/2/22

Senior third baseman/pitcher Andrew Bonanno earned All-Conference honors a year ago and is a strong two-way contributor.

Wantagh eyes positive finish

The Wantagh baseball team embarked on the program’s first annual spring break trip in three years providing an in-season bonding experience that longtime coach Keith Sachs hopes is the catalyst … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/25/22

Senior Ryan Castrillon serves as one of the Generals’ starting pitchers and spends two games each week at third base.

MacArthur rakes to impressive start

MacArthur designated hitter Ryan Labonte totes a legacy with him to the batter's box along with some serious lumber. The junior cleanup hitter's father, Jeff Labonte, was a slugging second baseman on … more

By Garrett D. Uribe | 4/16/22

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