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

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

Leading the Vikings’ hopes for a deep playoff run are, from left, Ryan Freund, Nick La Rosa and Vasilis Triantafyllou.

North Shore's balance on display

The North Shore boys’ basketball team’s victory over Valley Stream South last Saturday could be a turning point to the season. The Vikings didn’t have to rely on their 6-foot-5 … more

By Marc Berman | 1/25/23

Senior guard Eli Sherman Murphy scored 24 points Jan. 13 and led the Owls’ come-from-behind victory over Plainedge.

Lynbrook riding hot streak

In this case the calculus was simple. As the Lynbrook boys’ basketball team’s surge began to sputter – its midseason four-game win streak imperiled as host Plainedge … more

By Garrett D. Uribe | 1/24/23

Senior Margaret Casimano is averaging 8.5 points for the Colts, who had only one blemish on their conference record through seven games.

Calhoun aims to avenge tough loss

The Calhoun girls’ basketball team has only one regret to its 2022-23 season. Calhoun is 8-7 overall after a difficult non-league schedule and 6-1 in Conference A1. Its lone loss occurred on … more

By Marc Berman | 1/23/23

Sophomore Will Casseus came off the bench last Friday night to score 7 points in the Jets’ roller-coaster victory at Herricks.

East Meadow returns to win column

Balanced scoring and timely shooting allowed East Meadow to overcome Herricks’ best effort of the season last Friday night and snap a two-game Nassau Conference AA2 boys’ basketball … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/23/23

Malverne’s Farvens Ulyssee, left, scrambled to keep a loose ball alive during last Friday night’s victory over West Hempstead.

Malverne completes sweep of West Hempstead

After defeating West Hempstead on Dec. 13, Malverne was looking to double down last Friday night on its home court. Backed by a stellar second half on both ends of the court, the Mules emerged with a … more

By Vincent Matula | 1/23/23

Andrew Tudda has been a consistent offensive weapon for the Vikings, who lost starting center Devin O’Donnell to injury last month.

Seaford in mix for playoffs

The Seaford boys’ basketball team has battled through the adversity of a key early season injury to stay in postseason contention heading toward the home stretch. The Vikings (8-4), who lost … more

By Andrew Coen | 1/23/23

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