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League President Bob Inzerillo presented a belated award to Brian Morales, last year’s top player in the Jeter Division.

Baseball League's season gets under way [Photo gallery]

The Valley Stream Baseball League began its 69th season on April 30. Opening ceremonies were held at Firemen’s Field, and then players hit the diamond for their first games of the season. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/4/11 | 1 comment

Charlotte Viola, left, scored 11 of her 14 points in the first half Saturday to help the Jets hand Mepham its first conference loss.

East Meadow defeats Mepham

The Nassau County basketball playoffs are still about a month away, but the East Meadow girls will assuredly be there and their chances of making a serious run has increased enormously with Baldwin … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/8/24

Kaleihah Martin, left, and Tatiana Rosello comprise the bulk of varsity experience for the Falcons, who graduated 13 off last year’s roster.

VSS rebuilds after big departures

For Demetri Adrahtas, coaching the Valley Stream South softball team used to be about competing for the Nassau County title every year. But now that South has dropped to Conference 6, Adrahtas … more

By Andrew Fantucchio | 4/8/24

Eighth-grader Lalia Harrison provides an offensive spark off the bench for the Red Devils, who split their first two Conference AAA games.

Freeport involved in all close games

With 11 games in the books and adversity in the form of a season-ending injury to one of its senior leaders, Freeport girls’ basketball head coach Meredith Jones remains encouraged by a scrappy … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/8/24

Right fielder Brianna Davis is one of seven freshmen on Mepham's roster.

Mepham continues its rebuild

Through six innings of his team’s opener March 27, things seemed fondly familiar to Mepham softball coach Tom Simone. Then, in an eye-blink, they looked all too familiar. … more

By Garrett D. Uribe | 4/8/24

Union Rags wins! [Photo gallery]

A gallery of the Herald's images from Saturday's Belmont Stakes. more

Photos by Christina Daly | 6/9/12

Sophomore Meaghan Campbell poured in 24 points Dec. 18 to lead the Generals past conference newcomer East Meadow.

MacArthur on conference title quest

A season-opening win against crosstown rival Division set the tone for a strong start to the 2023-24 season for the MacArthur girls’ basketball team while also positioning the Generals for a … more

By Andrew Coen | 1/8/24

Senior Justin Peralta has been dynamic on the mound for the Cyclones with six victories and a pair of no-hitters.

South Side braces for playoffs

South Side’s baseball team appears poised to reclaim the county title it relinquished last year. The 2021 Nassau A champs have won nine of 10 after dropping the final two games of their … more

By Brian Kacharaba | 5/9/23

Sophomore Maya Motherway helped the Rocks to a thrilling 54-53 overtime victory over Carle Place Jan. 4 with a 22-point performance.

East Rockaway working towards goals

Sitting at 7-4 overall and 3-1 in conference play, head coach Cheri Poland thinks the East Rockaway girls’ basketball team is “doing okay,” but has a long way to go before they … more

By Michelle Rabinovich | 1/8/24

Emma Larson and the Marines split their first 10 games this season and are clinging to playoff hopes with three games remaining.

Flag football growth in Long Beach

One of the rising varsity sports on Long Island is girls’ flag football. This year, in its second season there will be a Long Island vs Westchester title game and a state championship in … more

By David Patalano | 5/9/23

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