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Junior Michelle Diaz (13.5 points per game) sets the offensive tone for the Rams, who need one more win to secure a playoff spot.

Fraternal twins Avika and Aanya Mehta spent last week in Disney World with the Clarke High School band at an Orlando competition. It was symbolic for the Mehta twins and a handful of teammates who … more

By Marc Berman | 1/30/23

Junior Nia Phillips had 8 points last Saturday as the Red Devils saw their nine-game win streak snapped by Massapequa.

Shooting woes plague Freeport

Freeport’s second lengthy win streak of the season came to an end Saturday morning when it was unable to overcome a poor shooting performance against the same Massapequa team that stopped its … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/30/23

Gavin Benavides, one of Valley Stream South’s 10 seniors, poured in 15 points in last Friday’s 67-45 victory at Lawrence.

Valley Stream South cruises by Lawrence

Valley Stream South still has major work to do to earn a spot in the Nassau Class A boys’ basketball postseason tournament, but the Falcons sure looked like a playoff team Friday night at … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/30/23

Sophomore Franky DeCicco scored 12 points but Long Beach fell in overtime to New Hyde Park on Jan. 24, 48-45.

Long Beach seeks positive finish

Long Beach came painfully close to putting together its first winning streak of the season, but young New Hyde Park star Maeve Downing had other plans Jan. 24. Downing, an eighth-grader, scored a … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/30/23

Marissa Cardon scored 10 points last Friday as the Generals stayed hot and atop Conference A-1 with a victory over New Hyde Park.

MacArthur eyes conference repeat

The MacArthur girls’ basketball team is in line for a possible repeat conference title powered by strong depth and chemistry. The Generals (13-3) closed the month of January riding an eight … more

By Andrew Coen | 1/30/23

Chris Olivier, one of three seniors on the Rams’ roster and their lone captain, has helped lead the program’s turnaround.

West Hempstead in playoff race

The past four seasons for West Hempstead’s boys basketball program have been a struggle with just five wins over that span. This winter though, things have changed for the better as the Rams … more

By Vincent Matula | 1/30/23

Junior Brianna Amenta, the lone returning starter, is averaging better than 15 points per game for the playoff-hopeful Sailors.

Oceanside ready for stretch run

Uncertainty surrounded the Oceanside girls’ basketball team this season after eight seniors – including four starters – graduated last spring. But instead, thanks to the consistent … more

By Brian Kacharaba | 1/30/23

Toni Smith, center, posted a double-double (14 points, 14 rebounds) in Baldwin’s 65-52 win over Plainview.

Baldwin (11-1) conquering challenges

The Baldwin girls’ basketball team has found its usual winning form this season after overcoming adversity before the first practice.The Lady Bruins (11-1) lost two starters for the season from … more

By Andrew Coen | 1/30/23

Taylah Farquharson, left, netted a game-high 14 points in Elmont's 42-32 win over Kennedy.

Elmont stays hot, tops Kennedy

Juggling the lineup has been a constant for Elmont girls’ basketball head coach Pete Lawson, who was forced to make another adjustment prior to last Friday’s Conference A2 clash with … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/30/23

Captains, from left, Christian Greene, Amir Levi and Juan Ramos lead the Red Devils into the most important part of the season.

Freeport preps for counties

The Freeport wrestling team faced a vicious opponent off the mat early in the season that left a young Red Devils team behind the eight mall while tackling a grueling dual meet … more

By Andrew Coen | 1/25/23

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