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Jordyn Roth capped MacArthur's big six-run first inning in last Saturday's Class A quarterfinal playoff victory over Kennedy with an RBI double.

MacArthur’s late season momentum carried into last Saturday’s Nassau Class A softball quarterfinal round playoff game against Kennedy. more

By Andrew Coen | 5/21/19

Senior leadoff batter Kayley Butcher tripled and scored in a seven-run fourth inning to help Wantagh beat Mineola, 14-3, on May 2, on the way to a conference title.

Wantagh caps perfect streak

A small roster hasn’t prevented a big winning streak for Wantagh softball.The Lady Warriors captured their 17th straight win to open the season last Friday with a 13-0 win at Valley Stream … more

By Andrew Coen | 5/16/19

Wantagh caps win streak

A small roster hasn’t prevented a big winning streak for Wantagh softball. The Lady Warriors captured their 17th straight win to open the season last Friday with a 13-0 win at Valley Stream North. more

By Andrew Coen | 5/14/19

Freshman Jessica Mauro has been impressive in the circle for the Lady Generals, who are battling with Mepham for the Conference A-I crown.

MacArthur battling for top spot

Despite winning Long Island championships in two of the past three seasons, and winning more games than any softball team on Long Island during that period, few softball teams had more uncertainty than MacArthur at the onset of 2019. more

By Andrew McClure | 5/6/19

New Ducks manager Wally Backman played on the 1986 World Series-winning Mets.

Duck? Duck? Mets?

There is a lot happening in the new season for the Long Island Ducks. more

By Jeffrey Bessen | 5/2/19

Wantagh's lone returning starter, senior Mason McLane tossed back-to-back no-hitters in April and anchors the infield defense at shortstop when he's not on the mound.

McLane boosts Wantagh's start

In his 26 years as Wantagh baseball head coach, Keith Sachs has never seen the pitching feat that Mason McLane pulled off. Wantagh’s senior ace tossed his second consecutive no-hitter April 23. more

By Andrew Coen | 4/30/19

Kyle Gaertner smacked a two-run homer for the Generals in their 15-5 victory over visiting Great Neck South on April 11.

MacArthur seeks more consistency

The MacArthur bats never fully awoke during a three-game series with Calhoun last week. After a 3-3 tie on April 16 with the game called in extra innings due to darkness, the Generals mustered just six hits in a 4-0 loss the following day and a 2-1 setback April 18. more

By Andrew Coen | 4/23/19

Wantagh sophomore Makenna Boutin, left, is part of a talented defensive unit expected to lead the Lady Warriors deep into the Class C playoffs again.

Wantagh poised for growth

New Wantagh girls’ lacrosse coach Robyn Pastuch is excited to take on the next chapter of her young coaching career. more

By Andrew Coen | 4/18/19

Junior Ethan Insinga had three goals last Saturday as the Warriors knocked off Mineola, 8-6, for their second straight Conference C victory.

Wantagh looks to finish on top

Wantagh boys’ lacrosse began a new era this spring with high aspirations a season removed from reaching the doorstep of a championship. Longtime assistant coach James Polo took reigns of the … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/18/19

Rio Grande tops Nets for G League crown

The Long Island Nets, the NBA G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, fell to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, 129-112, in Game 3 of the NBA G League Finals at Island Federal Arena at Stony Brook University on Friday night. more

4/15/19

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