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Bellmore-Merrick CHSD tennis courts open
Effective today, Friday, May 29, tennis courts at all five buildings in the Bellmore-Merrick High School District became available to the public as part of Nassau County’s “Phase 1” reopening, Director of Athletics Eric Caballero announced in a letter to parents. more
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Ella Maldonado is a setter and defensive specialist.
Volleyball standouts from Calhoun qualify for nationals
After training with Academy Volleyball Club for the past year, Calhoun High School freshmen Ella Maldonado and Julia Lawrence qualified for the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships. more
Kennedy baseball coaches Mike Gattus, left, and Ryan Cunningham, along with 25 members of the program, picked up meals at Applebee's on Thursday night.
Applebee's honors Kennedy baseball program
Celebrating victories at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar’s Bellmore location has been a longstanding tradition for the Kennedy High School baseball program, and even though the spring sports season was cancelled, the 2020 Cougars were recognized by their go-to restaurant. more
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Gary Contessa is a two-time New York Racing Association Trainer of the Year and former NYRA record-holder for most wins in a year.
Merrick native Gary Contessa ends racehorse training career
It’s been quite a ride for Gary Contessa. After 35 years as a thoroughbred racehorse trainer, Contessa, who grew up in Merrick, decided it was time — not to retire, but to close one chapter of his career. more
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Alina Volman, left, Luis Vivas, Ben Marks and Samantha Perri practice at Carefree Racquet Club in Merrick.
Tennis gets the go-ahead, but not indoors
Less than a month after Gov. Andrew Cuomo allowed golf courses in New York state to reopen under social-distance guidelines amid Covid-19, outdoor tennis facilities will return to action starting Friday. more
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Spring sports coaches in the Belllmore-Merrick Central High School District are receiving 50 percent pay.
Spring sports canceled, but Central District coaches keep in touch with players, officials say
In Bellmore-Merrick, spring sports have been canceled, but many coaches are still keeping up with their players virtually to ensure they continue training and are well, both physically and mentally. more
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Calhoun pitcher Lindsay Roman
Bellmore-Merrick athletes reflect on no sports
If 2020 had any normalcy to it, Calhoun High School pitcher Lindsay Roman would be nearing the home stretch of her sixth varsity softball season. more
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Tyler Davis was a three-year starting quarterback at Mepham and made the transition to tight end at the college level.
Mepham grad Davis drafted by Jacksonville Jaguars
Former Mepham High School All-State quarterback Tyler Davis is headed to the National Football League after being selected by Jacksonville in the 6th round of the draft. more
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Noah Rubin was named one of the top 20 most influential tennis players in the world by a French sports magazine.
Noah Rubin honored by French publication
Ranked as high as No. 125 in the world of professional men’s tennis, Merrick native Noah Rubin finds himself in even more elite company when it comes to making an impression off the court. more
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The Golf Club at Middle Bay in Oceanside will reopen on Saturday, April 25.
Many golf courses back in action
Gyms, bowling centers and movie theatres remain closed, but the topic of golf being a safer form of entertainment and exercise during the coronavirus pandemic has bounced around in recent weeks. more
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