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Union Rags wins! [Photo gallery]

A gallery of the Herald's images from Saturday's Belmont Stakes. more

Photos by Christina Daly | 6/9/12

Emma Larson and the Marines split their first 10 games this season and are clinging to playoff hopes with three games remaining.

Flag football growth in Long Beach

One of the rising varsity sports on Long Island is girls’ flag football. This year, in its second season there will be a Long Island vs Westchester title game and a state championship in … more

By David Patalano | 5/9/23

Arcangelo wins historic Belmont Stakes

There was no Triple Crown on the line, but the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes was historic nonetheless. Trainer Jena Antonucci etched herself into thoroughbred racing history Saturday when … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/10/23

Kaitlyn Young had the walk-off hit for Seaford in its 1-0 victory over Center Moriches in the Long Island Class B softball title game.

Wild finishes highlight spring season

There was no shortage of thrilling finishes and heartbreak on Nassau County high school athletic fields this spring, capped by a nearly 4-hourlong Long Island Class A softball championship game … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/21/23

The efforts of junior captain Aysu Uver and the rest of the defense will be vital to the Marines’ success this fall.

Unity a key element for Long Beach

With Samantha Kolb no longer on its roster, it’d be easy to assume the Long Beach girls’ soccer team will regress this year. The Marines finished 2022 with a 14-2 record — best in … more

By Andrew Fantucchio | 9/19/23

Sophomore Matty Hayes dazzled in Long Beach’s series opener against Great Neck South with a complete-game and seven strikeouts.

Long Beach earns playoff spot

Long Beach entered the final week of the regular season trailing New Hyde Park by half-game in the race for the fourth a final playoff spot in Nassau Conference A1 baseball. The Marines managed … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/12/23

Senior Blake Salice-Mitchell has been a driving force for Long Beach, averaging 14.5 points and 12.5 rebounds over the first 10 games.

Long Beach chasing playoff spot

Long Beach had a chance to make a statement last Saturday afternoon at Conference AA-3 boys’ basketball co-leader Great Neck South, but the Blazers came out firing from long range and outscored … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/9/24

Junior Hailey Pilch was a mainstay on defense this fall for the Marines, who earned their first three wins as a varsity program.

Field hockey rises in Long Beach

In its third year of existence after starting as a club in the spring of 2021, Long Beach field hockey is on the rise. The Marines, in only their second season competing at Nassau County’s … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 10/23/23

William Pickett, a South Side High School graduate, takes over as the Lions’ starting quarterback.

Nassau C.C. eyes return to title stage

Getting back to the national championship stage and winning it are lofty goals, but Nassau Community College football coach Jamel Ramsay wouldn’t have it any other way. “Last season was a … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/28/23

Led by a strong senior group, Calhoun captured the NYS Class A girls’ volleyball championship Nov. 8.

Salute to H.S. sports champions in 2022-23

It was a banner season for many high school athletic programs in the Herald’s coverage area. Listed are the Top 20 team and individual accomplishments, in chronological order. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/17/23

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