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The Pride captured the Colonial Athletic Association softball title in walk-off fashion, beating Towson 6-5.

Hofstra softball regains championship form

The Hofstra softball team captured its first Colonial Athletic Association title since 2018 in dramatic fashion and in the process kept a tradition alive for the storied program. more

By Andrew Coen | 5/30/23

Darren Collado was one of Freeport’s 19 seniors who helped it finish 9-7 following a tough one-win 2022 campaign.

Freeport secures winning season

Freeport’s boys’ lacrosse season produced quite the turnaround from last spring. The Red Devils finished the 2023 campaign at 9-7 just a year removed from going 1-11. The eight win … more

By Andrew Coen | 5/23/23

Junior attacker Cassie Smith (56 goals) was a force all spring for the Red Devils and picked up her 100 th career goal May 9.

Freeport produces winning mark

The sharp progression of the Freeport girls’ lacrosse program under coach Anabel Lopez nearly produced a second straight playoff appearance in a higher conference. Freeport just missed out … more

By Andrew Coen | 5/16/23

Senior Jayden Easy is Freeport’s top singles player and also a captain for the fourth year in a row.

Freeport adds to tennis success

Tasting a great deal of success last spring inspired members of Freeport’s boys’ tennis program to start playing on their own, either during the offseason or on weekends or holidays since … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/9/23

Ava Smith, right, scored twice April 12 as the Red Devils built a large halftime lead in their 15-12 victory over Carey.

Rising Freeport answers the bell

The Freeport girls’ lacrosse team is more than holding its own against stepped up competition this spring. The Red Devils, who moved up to Conference IV this season, split their first four … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/24/23

Junior Roselyn Cabrera is Freeport’s leadoff hitter and a versatile fielder who plays the outfield, third base and even catcher.

Freeport softball eyes growth

The Freeport softball team is seeking growth this spring while tackling some of the toughest programs in Nassau County. The Red Devils entered the week winless, but with a large chunk of the … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/12/23

Andy Butera is honored by the East Meadow Fire Department and American Legion Post 1082, in a photo that helped photo Tim Baker win an award from the New York Press Association over the weekend.

Herald wins nine state awards, including best sports feature

Herald Community Newspapers took home nine state awards at the New York Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest over the weekend in Albany. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/1/23

Mepham product Brianna Morse drove in four runs in the Pride’s win over Monmouth March 24.

Hofstra aiming for CAA softball crown

Hofstra softball entered year two of the Adrienne Clark era determined for a better finish after a heartbreaking end to the 2022 season. Clark, former standout softball player for the Pride from … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/1/23

Grad student Brad Camarda is a reigning First-Team All-CAA pitcher who went 8-2 with 76 strikeouts last year.

Hofstra baseball seeks CAA repeat

After making history in 2022, Hofstra baseball is aiming for an encore this spring.Despite being picked to finish last in the nine-team Colonial Athletic Association last spring, Hofstra reached … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/1/23

Junior Kerry Walser scored 22 goals last season and will be asked to produce at a high level given the absence of Nikki Mennella.

Hofstra women's lacrosse loses top scorer

Pride loses top scorer to injury Hofstra’s women’s lacrosse team was hit with some early adversity when top scorer Nikki Mennella suddenly was lost for the year with a knee injury. The … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/1/23

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