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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

Junior shortstop Alyanna Nadal (.324 average) took All-Conference honors for her two-way contributions for the breakthrough Spartans.

VSN wins 13 in storybook season

At a critical moment midway through her team’s trailblazing softball season, Valley Stream North junior first baseman Emily Rung went rogue. Sitting 7-2 on April 19, the Spartans had … more

By Garrett D. Uribe | 5/23/23

Freshman Daniel Casey, left, stepped up to handle catching duties for the Falcons and also did well at the plate with a .308 average and 17 RBIs.

Valley Stream South closes with win

Valley Stream South’s baseball team wrapped up its season last Friday with a 2-0 victory over Uniondale. The star of the game was sophomore Nick Simone, who pitched 6 1/3 scoreless … more

By David Patalano | 5/16/23

Jazlene Narvarez is an aggressive defender who has recently emerged as a main offensive contributor as well.

Flag football scores in Valley Stream

Nassau County girls’ flag football is thriving in its second year with the help of the New York Jets and Nike, doubling in size after eight teams participated in the inaugural 2022 campaign won … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/6/23

Catcher Trinity Smiley, left, and pitcher Sarah Rizzo led the Falcons to victories in eight of their first nine games.

Battery charges Valley Stream South

Led by its senior battery of catcher Trinity Smiley and pitcher Sarah Rizzo, Valley Stream South is among the frontrunners in Nassau Conference 6 softball as the season turns for home. The Falcons … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 4/28/23

Steven Kolm has been raking at the plate with a .464 batting average and recently rejoined the Eagles’ pitching rotation.

Offensive rise propels Valley Stream Central

Valley Stream Central baseball coach Paul Klimuszko is seeking a sweet swan song and so far it’s going better than expected. After 30-plus years of coaching baseball, the last five at … more

By Marc Berman | 4/21/23

Samantha Frey cracked a two-rum homer in the second inning to help set the tone in Malverne’s big win over Valley Stream Central April 13.

Malverne tops VSC in slugfest

Malverne’s softball team took care of business against a spirited Valley Stream Central squad in a weekday Conference 6 matchup. While Valley Stream Central couldn’t pull off the … more

By David Patalano | 4/17/23

Christina Ravo is getting the job done in the pitching circle and at the plate for Valley Stream North, which won four of its first five games.

Strong start for Valley Stream North

Valley Stream North softball was 5-13 last season, but this year it hopes to turn the page. Already 4-1 with wins over Sewanhaka, East Rockaway, Lynbrook, and Jericho, the Spartans are off to a … more

By David Patalano | 4/6/23

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

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