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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

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

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

Arcangelo wins historic Belmont Stakes

There was no Triple Crown on the line, but the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes was historic nonetheless. Trainer Jena Antonucci etched herself into thoroughbred racing history Saturday when … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/10/23

Sophomore Vincent Rienzie has been a steady contributor off the bench for the Spartans and poured in 14 points in a double OT win Jan. 4 over Floral Park.

Valley Stream North's engine cranked

If you couldn’t tell by its 9-2 overall and 5-0 conference record, a steady defense and a crisp offense are what’s working for the Valley Stream North boys’ basketball team. Coming … more

By Michelle Rabinovich | 1/8/24

Kaitlyn Young had the walk-off hit for Seaford in its 1-0 victory over Center Moriches in the Long Island Class B softball title game.

Wild finishes highlight spring season

There was no shortage of thrilling finishes and heartbreak on Nassau County high school athletic fields this spring, capped by a nearly 4-hourlong Long Island Class A softball championship game … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/21/23

William Pickett, a South Side High School graduate, takes over as the Lions’ starting quarterback.

Nassau C.C. eyes return to title stage

Getting back to the national championship stage and winning it are lofty goals, but Nassau Community College football coach Jamel Ramsay wouldn’t have it any other way. “Last season was a … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/28/23

Senior Melissa Innocent was All-County in three events to help lead the Spartans to a fourth consecutive county championship.

VSN sweeps Class AA track titles

The county championships were again twice as nice for the Valley Stream North track and field teams. The boys’ and girls' teams swept the Nassau AA title for the second straight year at … more

By Brian Kacharaba | 6/5/23

Led by a strong senior group, Calhoun captured the NYS Class A girls’ volleyball championship Nov. 8.

Salute to H.S. sports champions in 2022-23

It was a banner season for many high school athletic programs in the Herald’s coverage area. Listed are the Top 20 team and individual accomplishments, in chronological order. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/17/23

Sophomore Jasmine Harrison stepped into the Spartans’ starting five and has been a steady contributor to a team that’s doubled last season’s win total.

VSN competitive despite adversity

Valley Stream North’s girls’ basketball team has had a bit of a roller coaster season, the low point of which came early when captain and leading scorer Elena Magno, one of its five … more

By David Patalano | 1/23/24

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