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Riley Weiss, a rising senior at Hewlett High School, scored 25 points in the USA’s win over Israel in the girls’ basketball U18 gold medal game at the Maccabiah Games.

Hewlett's Riley Weiss strikes gold in Israel

Riley Weiss continues to add to her basketball achievements.Coming off her second straight Nassau County girls’ basketball scoring title, Weiss, who next month will begin her senior year at … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/4/22

Anna Pennecke, second from right, celebrated South Side's second goal in the Nassau Class A final with, from left, Reese Haley, Kayla Hubler and Emma Hospodka.

A salute to H.S. sports champions: 2021-22

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

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/21/22

First baseman Sam Travis, No. 26, has been the Ducks' most consistent hitter and has 8 homers, 53 RBIs and a .314 batting average.

L.I. Ducks carry momentum into second half

For the first time under third-year manager Wally Backman, the Long Island Ducks enter the second half of the Atlantic League Baseball schedule without the security of a playoff spot. The … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/21/22

Jason Supple was a respected coach and physical education teacher for at least a decade at LHS before being appointed district athletic director last week.

Jason Supple is Lawrence district’s new athletic director

Jason Supple, a Lawrence schools lifer and, most recently, Lawrence High School’s varsity football coach, was appointed the district’s new athletic director at the July 12 Board of Education meeting. more

By Lisa Margaria | 7/21/22

Hewlett resident Steven Greenberg, 75, will compete in the New York City Triathlon this Sunday. Above, Greenberg at a Miami event in April.

Hewlett's Steve Greenberg has competed in 200 triathlons

Call him the triathlon man. Steven Greenberg will compete in at least his 200th “tri” this Sunday — the 20th New York City Triathlon. more

By Lisa Margaria | 7/21/22

Lynbrook East Rockaway 11-year-old District 30 champions.

Lynbrook East Rockaway team sets course for Williamsport

The 11-year-old boys Lynbrook East Rockaway baseball team won the District 30 Championship. Now, the team has advanced into the sectional playoffs. more

Brian Pfail | 7/14/22

South Side boys varsity head Coach Pat Corvetti, left, and assistant coach Chuck Phelan, right, held the team's first summer camp last week.

Boys Cyclones hold their first summer camp

South Side High School’s boys varsity team held its first soccer camp on June 30, gathering over 106 local boys and girls for a two-day clinic on the school’s turf field. more

By Tom Carrozza | 7/7/22

The Long Island Bombers competed against three other teams with blind or visually impaired players at Speno Memorial Park in East Meadow last Saturday.

Who needs an eye on the ball?

Imagine the fear of playing baseball with no sense of sight, instead having to trust your hearing and instincts to hit the ball, play the field and run the bases. That’s something the Rockville Centre-based Long Island Bombers do every time they step on the field — but for them, fear isn’t a factor. more

By Tom Carrozza | 6/30/22

Players and coaches from #3 U17 team in the nation Ronkonkoma Real FC received a $5,000 check from Oyster Bay United FC’s owner and president Mark Colacioppo and midfielder Wilber Gomez.

Oyster Bay United FC, winners in so many ways

Oyster Bay United FC moved to just one step from their goal of taking home silverware as champions of the UPSL Northeast Conference on June 18, when 300 passionate and boisterous fans cheered on the … more

6/24/22

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

Historic season for Hofstra baseball

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

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