Cougars’ Shutout Puts Exclamation Point On Homecoming

Cougars’ Shutout Puts Exclamation Point On Homecoming

Amid Saturday’s homecoming festivities – including an annual parade down Scholar Lane, a Cougarette Senior Ceremony and the naming of Matt Shalhoub and Juliette DePalo as king and queen – Commack’s football team added an exclamation point to the day with a dominating 40-0 shutout of visiting Central Islip in front of more than 1,500 fans.

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A ‘Grand Slam’ Of Academics And Athletics

A ‘Grand Slam’ Of Academics And Athletics

Just days before graduation this Sunday, Half Hollow Hills High School West senior and leftfielder Joshua Wende is reflecting on an accomplishment that earned him acclaim: a perfect 2400 on his Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), followed by a perfect 5 on his American College Testing (ACT). 

Read on to learn more about Wende and how his academic and athletic accomplishments have paved a bright future for this young star!

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Alumni Game Honors Coach Fox

Alumni Game Honors Coach Fox

Recounting the story of how he was told that he would be the honoree of Saturday’s Hills lacrosse alumni game, Half Hollow Hills East boys lacrosse goalie coach George Fox recalled being approached by organizer Eric Geringswald, who told him that it was “his turn.” 

Read on to learn more about the alumni game, including just why Fox fully deserved the honor he received!

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Algieri Wins Fans, Loses Decision

Algieri Wins Fans, Loses Decision

When the judges’ decision was announced Friday night at the Barclays Center, Greenlawn’s Chris Algieri was unanimously defeated by Amir Khan. Through 12 rounds, the judges ruled, Khan was the better boxer.

Yet, in the eyes of many, Algieri was the better performer. Thanks to an aggressive new style, the 31-year-old former world champion was a victor even in defeat.

Read on to learn more about this exciting match, and what will be next for Algieri!

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Chris Algieri Readies For Title Fight

Chris Algieri Readies For Title Fight

An underdog; a long shot; an unknown – time and time again, Greenlawn’s Chris Algieri has been overlooked. While not ideal, these mantras haven’t slowed the 31-year-old professional boxer – if anything, he’s embraced them.

“That’s what I’ve been my whole career: an underdog,” Algieri said. “I’m a kid from Long Island; I’m not supposed to be boxing.”

Read on to learn how Algieri has been preparing vigorously for his upcoming title bout against Amir Khan and how he hopes to emerge victorious!

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Despite Slide, Wildcats Clinch Playoff Spot

Despite Slide, Wildcats Clinch Playoff Spot

After a streaky season filled with ups and downs, the Wildcats of Walt Whitman’s boys lacrosse team needed just one win in their last four league games to clinch a spot in the 2015 Suffolk Division I playoffs.

That win came in the form of a 14-6 triumph on May 6 where Matt Stockfeder led Whitman with 5 points – on 3 goals and 2 assists – and goalkeeper Shane Brennan preserved the Wildcats’ lead with 15 saves.

Read on for the full recap of this exciting game!

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Half Hollow Hills Little League Takes To Citi Field

Half Hollow Hills Little League Takes To Citi Field

Even though they’re minors, the boys and girls of the Half Hollow Hills Little League got a taste of what it’s like to walk with the majors on Friday.

During their annual trip to Citi Field for New York Mets Little League day, players, parents and coaches from Half Hollow Hills Little League stormed the Queens ballpark for a pregame parade around the field, plenty of peanuts and crackerjacks and nine innings of Mets baseball.

Read on for the full scoop on this special night, for both the children and their chaparones alike!

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