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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman with cricket bat and ball after announcing that a portion of the International Cricket Council T20 World Cup will be played in Eisenhower Park.

The 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup comes to Eisenhower Park

Cricket, a popular global sport, has landed on Long Island, specifically East Meadow and Eisenhower Park as one of the locations of the International Cricket Council T20 World Cup. more

By Rachele Terranova | 9/20/23

Solid start for youthful Calhoun

Only five games into the girls’ soccer season, Calhoun’s opponents already have been reminded how lethal Jia Bello is. The junior forward has scored four goals for the 3-2 Colts, and one … more

By Michael Lewis | 9/19/23

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

Junior Rachel Nasshorn, right, has picked up where she left off last season when she found the back of the net 16 times.

East Meadow reaching another level

The East Meadow girls’ soccer team has gone from also-rans to conference title contenders in the blink of an eye. After scoring just seven times during their 0-12 season in 2021, the Jets … more

By Brian Kacharaba | 9/19/23

Lawrence’s Yaxon Arriega, right, and Hewlett’s Matthew Lamour battled for ball control during a conference battle Sept. 14.

Lawrence defeats Hewlett, 2-0

As Hewlett rebuilds following a first-round exit in last year’s Nassau boys’ soccer Class A playoffs, Lawrence returned eight starters from a disappointing non-playoff campaign. The … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 9/18/23

Senior Jean Mejia appears well on his way to a second straight All-County season with 4 goals and 2 assists through four games.

Freeport eager to rebound

After having its playoff streak snapped last year, a veteran-laden Freeport boys’ soccer team is primed for a postseason return. The Red Devils finished the 2022 campaign at 4-6-2 in … more

By Andrew Coen | 9/18/23

Ismael Perez, left, is one of the key returnees for Valley Stream Central, which hopes to flip the results of close games.

Finding goals is VSC's goal

Sometimes, all it takes is one goal. For the Valley Stream Central boys’ soccer team last season, it was more often than that. Six times, the Eagles fell by one goal en route to a 4-8-2 … more

By Andrew Fantucchio | 9/18/23

South Side’s Sarah Schaefer, left, worked for control of the ball during its 1-1 draw with Garden City on Sept. 13.

South Side establishing identity

Four games into the Nassau County girls’ soccer season, South Side coach Judi Croutier realizes her team is still developing its personality. The Cyclones are undefeated at 2-0-2 heading … more

By Michael Lewis | 9/18/23

Lynbrook’s Jessie Vuotto, left, and Wantagh’s Brianna Henriques battled for possession during a Sept. 13 Conference A-1 matchup.

Defense sets Lynbrook's tone

How is Lynbrook’s girls’ soccer team going to replace superstar Tyla Vuotto, the sniper now at Cortland. It’s a question keeping Lynbrook coach Mike Palumbo up at night. … more

By Marc Berman | 9/18/23

Brennan Murphy is one of only three returning starters for the Sailors, who played in last year’s Nssau Class AA title game.

Oceanside focused after finals run

Last season the Oceanside boys’ soccer team made it to the Nassau Class AA championship game and in 2023, it is looking to take a county title home. The season is off to a bit off a bumpy start … more

By David Patalano | 9/18/23

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