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Jesse Vanorden, top, secured a clutch pin at 152 pounds for Wantagh in last Saturday’s dual meet title victory over Plainedge.

Wantagh avenged two regular-season dual meet losses to Plainedge when it mattered most. The Warriors, who had dropped two matches to the Red Devils in the last three and half weeks, flipped the … more

By Andrew Coen | 1/22/24

Junior Sophia Dwyer hit for 10 points as Lynbrook overcame a slow start to hand Wantagh its first conference defeat.

Lynbrook tops Wantagh in marquee matchup

Down a pair of starters and coming off its lone defeat following an impressive 10-game winning streak, Lynbrook overcame a sluggish start Saturday to knock off Wantagh, 47-38, in a matchup … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/14/24

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

Sophomore Jack Healy is among a long list of All-County contenders or better for the Generals, who feature no shortage of talent.

MacArthur wrestlers eyeing states

The MacArthur wrestling program sent four wrestlers to the New York State Championships in Albany last winter and is looking to once again have a presence in MVP Arena this season. Two of those state … more

By Andrew Coen | 12/28/23

Brooke Anya, right, and Ally Knights are fired up for the Pride to carry over the momentum from last season’s finish.

Hofstra fueled for CAA success

Hofstra women’s basketball is looking to build off last season's late success that spurred the Pride to the conference quarterfinals as the No. 12 seed. The Pride struggled to a 4-14 … more

By Andrew Coen | 12/23/23

Darlinstone Dunbar has been a steady offensive spark for the Pride thus far, averaging 17.7 points over the first nine games.

Hofstra poised to battle for CAA title

Despite losing its top scorer off last year’s regular season conference championship that pulled off an upset win in the National Invitational Tournament, Hofstra men’s basketball has … more

By Andrew Coen | 12/14/23

Wantagh’s John Gendels, right, had a grip on Floral Park’s Chase McLoughlin during last Friday’s Conference III semifinal matchup.

Wantagh denied by Floral Park in semis

A Wantagh offense that averaged 36 points a game in its eight wins entering last Friday’s county football semifinals was largely grounded in the county semifinals. After taking the … more

By Andrew Coen | 11/13/23

Junior Sadie Reich had 17 kills for Wantagh in its hard-fought loss to Mineola in the Nassau Class A final.

Wantagh nipped by Mineola for crown

A balanced effort from a deep and talented roster brought Wantagh on the brink of the Nassau Class A girls’ volleyball championship Tuesday night, but Mineola fought off two match points in the … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 11/9/23

Hannah Porter, center, scored the lone goal in South Side's victory over MacArthur in a Class AA semifinal.

South Side ousts MacArthur in semifinal

Not much separated defending Nassau and Long Island Class A girls’ soccer champion MacArthur and South Side during the regular season, and Sunday’s semifinal playoff matchup at Cold … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 10/29/23

Goalkeeper James Ackermann emerged as Wantagh’s starter and proved vital in its first playoff appearance since 2017.

Late goal sends Wantagh to playoffs

Longtime Wantagh boys’ soccer head coach Tom Liguori has instilled a tradition to inspire his teams before playoff games showing clips of the 1992 state title team he played on that marked the … more

By Andrew Coen | 10/23/23

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