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The Pride captured the Colonial Athletic Association softball title in walk-off fashion, beating Towson 6-5.

Hofstra softball regains championship form

The Hofstra softball team captured its first Colonial Athletic Association title since 2018 in dramatic fashion and in the process kept a tradition alive for the storied program. more

By Andrew Coen | 5/30/23

Junior Niko Adikimenakis heads West Hempstead’s pitching staff and also serves as an important bat near the top of the lineup.

West Hempstead baseball on rise

Even in defeat, West Hempstead is finding positives as it looks to build its baseball program. The Rams rallied from a four-run deficit April 25 to lead Uniondale by two in the seventh inning … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 4/28/23

Ashlee Boodoo is one of West Hempstead’s three senior softball players and took over as its top pitcher while sparking the offense from the leadoff spot.

West Hempstead retools with youth

It’s back to basics for the West Hempstead softball team. Following a 12-2 performance last spring, the Rams are off to a slow start in 2023 with a 2-6 mark (2-5 in Conference V) that … more

By Brian Kacharaba | 4/24/23

Andy Butera is honored by the East Meadow Fire Department and American Legion Post 1082, in a photo that helped photo Tim Baker win an award from the New York Press Association over the weekend.

Herald wins nine state awards, including best sports feature

Herald Community Newspapers took home nine state awards at the New York Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest over the weekend in Albany. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/1/23

Mepham product Brianna Morse drove in four runs in the Pride’s win over Monmouth March 24.

Hofstra aiming for CAA softball crown

Hofstra softball entered year two of the Adrienne Clark era determined for a better finish after a heartbreaking end to the 2022 season. Clark, former standout softball player for the Pride from … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/1/23

Grad student Brad Camarda is a reigning First-Team All-CAA pitcher who went 8-2 with 76 strikeouts last year.

Hofstra baseball seeks CAA repeat

After making history in 2022, Hofstra baseball is aiming for an encore this spring.Despite being picked to finish last in the nine-team Colonial Athletic Association last spring, Hofstra reached … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/1/23

Junior Kerry Walser scored 22 goals last season and will be asked to produce at a high level given the absence of Nikki Mennella.

Hofstra women's lacrosse loses top scorer

Pride loses top scorer to injury Hofstra’s women’s lacrosse team was hit with some early adversity when top scorer Nikki Mennella suddenly was lost for the year with a knee injury. The … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/1/23

Locust Valley native John Madsen, right, is off to a hot start for the Pride with 16 goals in six games.

Hofstra looks to conquer CAA lacrosse rivals

Hofstra University’s men’s lacrosse team learned the hard way a year ago to not leave its postseason fate in the hands of someone else. After defeating Towson 15-14 on a late goal in … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/1/23

Soccer icon David Beckham snaps a selfie with some of Long Island's best up-and-coming young soccer players during a surprise visit to the Mitchell Athletic Complex on Saturday, as part of the Sands Youth Power Initiative.

David Beckham, Carli Lloyd share soccer skills in Nassau County's Mitchell Athletic Complex

They flocked from all over Long Island to learn from one of soccer’s greatest — Carli Lloyd. But the 400 or so young athletes who gathered at the Mitchell Athletic Complex in Uniondale this past Saturday got an added bonus, with a chance to bend it like David Beckham — with David Beckham. more

3/16/23

West Hempstead senior Jurrel Hall was a triple county champ for the second time in nine months and is headed to the state meet.

Hall's jumps lead West Hempstead

Jurrel Hall enjoyed winning three individual events last spring when he helped West Hempstead to its first-ever track and field county championship, a crown it shared with Clarke. And although the … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 2/13/23

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