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Sophomore center-midfielder Jenna Kozody is making an impact already for the Eagles, who are led by four senior captains.

Change. It’s what West Babylon girls’ soccer is working to do with its program. After previously coaching at the JV level, Jennifer Ohman is in her first season as coach of the … more

By Niko Scarlatos | 9/23/24

Delaney Busch and the Panthers are looking to make another deep playoff run following county and Long Island titles last fall.

Babylon aims for continued success

Season No. 2 of Babylon girls’ soccer under coach Stuart Love has begun. After winning Suffolk and Long Island titles and reaching the New York State Class B finals in 2023, the team is … more

By Niko Scarlatos | 9/16/24

Jawara Keahey rushed for a Long Island-best 2,600 yards last fall and scored 27 touchdowns to help lead the Bulldogs to a county title.

North Babylon begins title defense

Championship expectations. Those two words go hand in hand with North Babylon football. After losing to Garden CIty in the 2023 Long Island Class II championship game, the goal for the Bulldogs to … more

By Niko Scarlatos | 9/9/24

Former Seaford standout Olivia Pearse leads a talented and experienced Hofstra defensive corps.

Pride bring high expectations

High expectations for Pride The Hofstra women’s soccer team’s bid for its own three-peat last year and sixth CAA title in seven seasons fell short with a heartbreaking overtime loss to … more

By Andrew Coen | 8/30/24

All-America defender Pierce Infuso, a Merrick native and graduate student, is one of a dozen returning players for the Pride.

Hofstra eyes return to national stage

Hofstra men’s soccer reached big heights in 2023, advancing to the NCAA Tournament’s third-round stage for the second time in three years, but longtime head coach Richard Nuttall felt plenty was left on the table during the historic run. more

By Andrew Coen | 8/30/24

Jayden Taylor, a Walt Whitman High School product, tops the depth chart at quarterback for the Lions, who play four of their first five games on the road.

New era for Nassau C.C. football

Jhaleel Oswald, a former Nassau Community College football captain and key member of its 2013 Toro Bowl-winning team, is the Lions’ new head coach after running the defense/special teams under … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/21/24

Tyler Dearden, signed by the Minnesota Twins organization July 2, hit .361 with 12 homers and 46 RBIs in 55 games with the Ducks.

Long Island Ducks seek second-half turnaround

Gutted by roster departures and injuries, the Long Island Ducks completed the first half of the Atlantic League baseball season July 5 with a 30-33 record, 13 games behind the North Division-winning … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/16/24

East Meadow boys’ soccer, the No. 8 seed in Nassau Class AAA, took out No. 1 Uniondale, No. 4 Baldwin and No. 2 Plainview to capture its first-ever county crown.

Salute to H.S. sports champions from 2023-24

It was a banner season for many high school athletic programs in the Herald’s coverage area. Listed are the top team accomplishments, in chronological order. East Meadow boys’ … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/9/24

The United States faced India June 12 in the last of eight ICC T20 World Cup matches held at Eisenhower Park.

Cricket tournament a big hit for Nassau County

The International Cricket Council’s Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Tournament proved a bit hit in Nassau County, highlighted by the much-anticipated and sold out India-Pakistan match June 9. … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/22/24

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