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Missing: Jack McCarthy, Max McCarthy, Ryan Wotruba
Lefty pitcher Robert Lucano received an All County Award and will be attending Hofstra University on a full scholarship next fall, where he will be pitching for their baseball team.
Nancy Burpee has been swimming competitively all her life. Not only against other elite swimmers, but also against a rare connective tissue disease. Then she faced her greatest challenge: lung cancer.
Nancy was told she faced a choice: either major invasive surgery or wait and see if the tumor would shrink. Instead, she turned to NYU Winthrop Hospital and Dr. Laurence Spier, one of the country’s top robotic lung surgeons. Dr. Spier not only removed the tumor without removing the entire lung, he was able to “tease” her lung free from the chest wall. Nancy was amazed at the improvement in her breathing and stamina. In just three weeks, she was back in the pool, swimming faster than she had in years.
Thanks to NYU Winthrop, Nancy is still competing. And in all the ways that count, she remains undefeated. To learn more, call 1-866-WINTHROP, or visit nyuwinthrop.org.
The Royals are the 2018 GCAA Baseball Minors Division Third Grade Boys Champions! The undefeated Royals held off the gutty, gritty Yankees in a hard-fought 2-0 win. Before the game, the teams and their fans paid tribute to America as they lined up for the national anthem, played by Garden City Middle School student Michael Siragusa on his violin.
James Schiraldi started the game for the home team Royals and pitched two strong innings. Aidan Carr earned the win as he pitched two innings and left with a slim 1-0 lead thanks to an RBI single by Luke Nicosia in the third inning.
Maximo Siragusa held the Yankees scoreless for the last two innings to earn the save for the champion Royals. Casey Henson’s RBI single in the bottom of the 5th gave the Royals another run to account for the final score.
The Royals also played some terrific defense in their win. Rich Sartorelli
made the defensive play of the game when he caught a fly ball to center field with a runner on second to keep the Yankees from scoring.
Royals Johnny Gale, Matthew Fabilli, Ryan Manno, Kyle Glossman, Alex Mingoia-Murphy, and Nicky Henson all contributed to the win as well with their determined at-bats and flawless defense. Injured Royal Joseph LoPiccollo cheered for his teammates through out the game as he sat out with a hand injury.
Coaches Joe LoPiccollo, Chris Siragusa, and Paul Gale congratulate their players for the win. They also congratulate the hard-fighting Yankees players: Jackson Castellanos, Matteo Ingrassia, Macklain Whalen, Jack Vessio, John Luca Antico, Vincent Lodato, Joe Arlia, Finn O’Sullivan, Braeden Wong, Brayden Cook, Ethan Klie, Ronan O’Donohue, Aiden Diaz, and Will Curly.
- Fred DeVita
The GCAA Central Royals completed a successful season with a 7-3-2 record. Good times, good times.
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The Garden City Rangers had success battling tough competition in the District 29 Junior League this spring.
Pictured are: Back row: T.Barbaro, R.Longo, P.Sullivan, J.Denaro, J.Melkonian, A.Barton, J.Fabio, T. Breslin
Front: J.Healy, A.Mancini, P.Bohn, P. Mccann
Missing: S.Keane, A.Colletti, T. McCarthy, S. Sanicola, J.deGrom, A.Chapman
The Marlins finished their winning season in 2018.
Front Row: Ryan Rafferty, Brandon Lam, Matthew McCoyd, Christopher Breglio, and Brad Gillette
Back Row: James Walker, Kyle Conefry, Matthew Stanek, Crosby Kraus, and Shane Moritz
Not Pictured: Michael Fearrucci
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Brian Colomban
Christine Cook
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Harry Garte
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Edward Groarke
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Robert Hart
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GCAA Softball is wrapping up another exciting season for girls aged 6-14. This year, the program embarked upon new programs, including a 14U team and multiple tournaments. As the program continues to grow, we would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to the parents of the players in our program. Coach Drew shares that “the GCAA Softball parents are absolutely the greatest. They show up and bring a level of support and enthusiasm no matter what happens, win lose or draw.” This year, April was especially cold, pushing a lot of games to be re-booked into June and resulting in a level of intensity that the program hasn’t experienced in the past. Coach Drew continues that “as this year we had the most ever, 6 teams, playing in the post-season
and competitive
games, the rescheduled games added a level of intensity our program hasn’t seen in many, many years. Its heartwarming to see these kids give 1000% playing back-to-back games, and even volunteering and helping out other GCAA team, and then seeing parents show up at 8:00am in Port Washington on Father’s Day, excited to support their kids, their coaches, and their program.”
While the heart of the GCAA Softball program is recreational and designed for skill building and fun, GCAA is in the process of introducing several new 10U, 12U and 14U Tournament Teams (travel) for players interested in advancing the level of competition. As our program has grown, we’ll continue to evaluate how we are growing with the kids capabilities, and ensure we
offer fun and exciting opportunities.
Special thanks is reserved for Mary Sievers, instrumental in coordinating a terrific season long program and an amazing season ending picnic.
Have a great summer! We look forward to seeing most everybody in the fall (4th grade and up) as details on the summer & fall “Skills and Scrimmages” program will be released on our website (below) with registration opening mid-summer.
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GCAA has run baseball in Garden City since 1955 and softball shortly thereafter (anybody with information on the origin of the softball program please email gardencity.ny.softball@gmail.com).
Record was 3-8, but this 6th/7th GCAA Softball team won 3 out of the last 4 games to close out the season strong and earn a mid-bracket playoff berth - 8 seed in a 12 team league and lost in playoffs to the 5 seed, 6-7. Great accomplishment players! Keep up the good work!
Top Row (L-R): Isabella Scianablo, Julia Davis, Alex Walsh, Madeline Van Dyke, and Olivia Donahue
Bottom Row (L-R): Ava Venezia, Lia Labate, Anna Mitchell, Stephanie Morgan, Anastasia Follender, and Emma Rathgeber
The newest additions to the Garden City football tradition ended their rookie year with an undefeated season. Congratulations Thunder players!
Jeffrey Finnell, Christian Gamba, AJ Haffner, Philip Harding, Crosby Kraus, Caiden Lang, Gavin Macchio, CJ Mattice, RJ Mongelli, Vance Palmer, Kevin Prybylski, Zachary Psilaski, Ryan Rafferty, Wolfgang Ullrich, James Walker, Collin Wash, Brett Webber, and Colby Wenk
Coaches: Mike Walker, Paul Escher, Fred Haffner, Phil Harding, Andy Kraus, Mark Palmer, and Mike Rafferty
The Thunder 11’s Team Paskewitz played their last ever Thunder Football game as every player finishing a chapter in the sports career hopes to – for the Championship! Although they didn’t capture the trophy, it was a great day. Coach Paskewitz said that “the boys
worked very hard to make it to the last possible day of the season and a chance to win a championship. Win or lose, I am confident that all of these boys will look back on their Thunder days fondly. In the end, that is what is all about. I am so proud of them.”
Thunder 11’s – Team Paskewitz
First Row: Xander Palmer, Kieran Heaney, Carson, Kraus, Cooper Kraus, Jack McGinley
Second Row: John Uhoda, Teddy Quinn, Joe Bonomi, Michael O’Hanlon, Patrick Scarantino, Patrick McCormick
Third Row: Brain Knapp, Ryan Winter, Brady Karol, Andrew Ottomanelli, Brady Paskewitz, Andrew Schlipf, Matthew Reilly
Coaches: Peter O’Hanlon, Chris Ottomanelli, Scott Paskewitz, John Schlipf, Mark Reilly Thunder 11’s – Headed to the Champtionship
The entire team at Doc’s would like to sincerely thank the coaches and the parents of all the players for their much
It was our privilege to serve so many of you so often after the High
Middle School and Youth Sports games. Your continued loyal support of Doc’s is deeply appreciated.
Harry Blair ‘83 Bill Kavan ‘68, Mike Spieler ‘96, Ron Spieler ‘93, Mike Volpe ‘96, Tim Worstell ‘79
A huge thanks you goes to Mr. Patti, our coach, that led the teams to victory and was an amazing support and resource for the students! Also congratulations to the Pep Squad on another amazing season of cheer!
Thunder 9s maintained tradition and entered the Warren King Field to thunderous fanfare with Garden City Spirit cheerleaders with “Thunder” by Imagine Dragons pounding through the speakers as they tore through a banner. Every season, the team has improved dramatically since Thunder 7s. This season promises to be one of winning camaraderie, and of learning the valuable lesson of relying on your teammates. Go Thunder 10s in 2018!
Front Row (L-R): Rich Ventura, John Skahill, Luke Connolly, Mark Michon, Paul Sekas, Mike Pignatelli, and Owen Wieland
Back Row (L-R): Coach Michon, Lukas Baker, Kevin Tierney, Tom Torquato, Sean Reilly, Chisom Nwaeke, Ryan Goldstein, Will Honan, and Coach Sekas
Not in picture: James “JP” Trabulsi, Pat Creaven, Coach Jimmy Connolly, and trainer Joey Tavernese
The U19 Boys Garden City Mavericks finished their Spring 2018 season with a 7-0-1 record winning 1st place in the LIJSL’s “Champion” division! This was an extra special season for the boys, as all Mavericks are high school seniors who will be attending college this coming fall. Although the boys all had challenging schedules, they all made time for a final run with the Mavericks and what will likely be their final GC Centennials travel soccer season. The Mavericks played their final game on the new artificial turf field at GC’s Community Park on Father’s Day in front of a large crowd of cheering and proud Mavericks parents. Special thanks to all Mavericks players and parents who have supported our team for so many years – thank you!
On Monday, June 25th, we’ll be throwing a “Mavericks End of an Era” party from 5pm-9pm. All ex-Mavericks players and parents are most welcome to join us. Please contact Nick Sekas at sekasnp@yahoo.com.
Congratulations to the Mavericks! We know that these fine young men really enjoyed each other’s camaraderie, competitiveness, fun and banter – and they are grateful to the GC Centennials soccer program!
All our best, Coaches Nick Sekas, TJ Michon, Jimmy Connolly, and trainer Joey Tavernese
The Garden City Centennial Titans Boys U13 travel team went undefeated in the spring season to win the top Premier division of the Long Island Junior Soccer League. Competing against the best teams on Long Island, the Titans were near perfect with 7 wins, 0 losses, and 1 tie, scoring 27 goals over eight games and allowing only 6. Congratulations to the Titans on their fantastic accomplishments and hard work all season long!
Finn Andersen, Evan Baschnagel, Spencer Caporicci, James Castoro, Michael Dengler, Stephen Finnell, James Healy, Matthew Mehling, Luke Menger, Hayden Minuto, Fionn Mulrooney, Chase Palmer, Robert Patrissi, Harry Pocock, Tommy Poz, Michael Ragusa, Sammy Snider, and Leo Vlogianitis. The Titans are professionally trained by Joseph Tavarnese.
The Team: Front Row (L-R): Abby Cox, Annie Sullivan, Maggie Connolly, Claire Haggerty, Erin Healy, Megan Monaco, Alexa Pyatsky, Brooke Zarou, Jackie Morris, Melissa Whitney, Julia Choi, Angie Suau, and Ava Prime Top Row (L-R): Coach Mike Heedles, Erin Studdert, Lindsey Gambino, Tara Fenty, Deanna Weisenburger, Megan Galligan, Siobhan Coen, Kelly Brennan, Cate Schick, Mary Haggerty, Claire McGuire, Gracie McManus, Katherine Staub, Daniella Mejia, Jessie Yoo, Katie Boccafola, Julia Kavan, Kara Metzler, and Coach Scott McCauley
Super Seniors (L-R): Cate Schick, Captain Deanna Weisenburger, Captain Melissa Whitney, Megan Galligan, Captain Jackie Morris, Siobhan Coen, Captain Julia Kavan, Claire Haggerty, Julia Choi, Ava Prime, and Alexa Pyatsky.
The Garden City Bobcats were champions in the Massapequa Soccer Club Memorial Day Tournament. Coach Bohn said, “There was not a single player that did not contribute this week-
end. Very proud of the way the boys played. They showed class and maturity. Congrats to all the Bobcats and their supporters.”
The 2018 Bumblebees are: Alexis Barnett, Ellie Bernstein, Grace Bosl, Lilian Coratti, Kayla Haniffy, Brooklyn Knel, MacKenzie Knel, Samantha Knel, Josie Minutoli, Sophia Psihudakis, Corinne Macchio, Maddie McCann and Sarah Shohdy.
The Bumblebees kindergarten soccer team buzzed their competition this past spring season. The girls continued to develop the fundamentals of soccer while learning the value of sportsmanship and teamwork. Coach Haniffy and McCann are very proud of all of the girls’ accomplishments and are looking forward to working with the girls again in the coming fall season.
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The boys varsity tennis team finished in 5th place this season for Conference 2A. There were four seniors this year: Matthew Donohue, Aidan Serkes and Arthur Hazarian and John Griffith (1st year), who have been part of the tennis
program since the were both freshmen. We wish them the best of luck!
Junior Matt Savino competed in the county tournament and earned a spot at the All conference.
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The underdog Cavaliers are the Third Grade Boys 2018 Intramural Basketball Champs! The fourth-seeded Cavs
defeated the number two seed Spurs 22-21 on Saturday to earn the title. The week before, the Cavs knocked off the
top-seeded Knicks 20-14 to claim their spot in the championship game. All of the boys played a part in winning the title as the game was close throughout. The Cavs team of Maximo Siragusa, Matteo Ingrassia, Nathan Cohen, Vincent Lodato, Alexander Kfuri, Gavin
Friedman, Robert Maichin, and Tyler Orishimo all played hard to the final buzzer to bring the title home. Coaches Sal Ingrassia and Christian Siragusa congratulate the boys for their hard play and well-deserved title.
Not Pictured: Justin Baiker St. Joseph’s 4th-Grade CYO
The boys playing fourth-grade CYO Basketball for St. Joseph’s attend three different schools in Garden City, but under Coach Melissa Porter, they
wins. Congratulations Team Porter!
GCAA second grade boys wrapped up their rookie season of team basketball competition. Congratulations to the players, and thank you to all the dads who coached.
GC Rams Girls 2018 had an eight-game undefeated season with the last game a shut-out - 7-0 GC vs. Bayville. ‘Team Kaval,’ along with Coaches Fravert and Hollis, achieve a continuous five season undefeated record from 2nd thru 6th grades. Congratulations to these lax’ers! Thank you coaches. Best of luck with LISGYLL and GCMS!!
Standing (L-R): Emily Romeo, Maureen Arendt, Jaclyn Guzzo, Riley Shaw, Tara Hollis, Niamh Pfaff, Sienna Prisco, Jane Pfeiffer, Alex Walsh, Rosalie Haffner, Brynn Burke, and Olivia Bailey
Kneeling (L-R): Riley Donahue, Sara Dasilva, MaryKate Sweeney, Grace Kaval, Kaylee Fravert, Emma Harty, and Ava Smolanick
The GC Rams Lacrosse 2025 team: Michael Berkery , Blake Cascadden, Luke Cascadden, James Costa, Julian Galli, Michael Kelly, Grant Lemieux, Luke LeSueur, JP Maher, DJ McDonough, Michael Mc Andrews, Brian Nolan, James Prendergast, Timothy Prybylski, Christopher Sarkis, Connor Schieck, Jake Schlipf, Patrick Shirley, Patrick Van Blenis, Luke Webber, Declan Wuchte, and Owen Wuchte
GC 2025 defeated NS Snipers in the championship game on Father’s Day Tournament at Long Island Lax Fest at SUNY Farmingdale. Congratulations
to coaches Mike Zagari and Scott D’Antonio and the GC Rams Lax 2025 team.
GC Boys Lacrosse classes of 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 completed in a successful PAL season and are now competing in the GC Rams Lacrosse travel tournaments,
where all of the teams have advanced to championships round with three titles won. Congratulations to all of the boys!
After two years of clinics on Sunday afternoons, the Garden City second grade boys (Class of 2028) began their first year of PAL play with a season
finale that included two travel tournaments. Congratulations to all of the boys as they begin the next chapter in the tradition of Garden City Lacrosse.
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Later this week, the senior class of 2018 will be graduating from Garden City High School. Amongst that group of seniors that contributed to the Trojans New York State Championship run are Liam Curtin, James Buckley, Cole Dutton, Matt DeSimpliciis, Teddy Dolan, Matt Granville, Chris Jordan, Kyle MacLeod, Joe McDonough, Liam Muldoon, Kieran Paskewitz, Stephen Spirakis, Jack Tynan, Kyle Steinbach, and Tyler Wuchte. Thank you for your commitment, dedication, teamwork, and perseverance. Those attributes will serve you well in the next chapter of your lives. Your legacy is complete…………
The last month of the season was a whirlwind of competition and recognition for this team. After an uninspired loss at the Woodstick Classic, the team refocused and rededicated itself in practice. Sometimes a loss is a good thing…..(except to Manhasset). From that point, the Trojans reeled off 10 straight wins to earn County, Long Island, and New York State Championships. The playoff run started with a drubbing of Long Beach, an overtime goal by Liam Curtin to salvage a win against Southside, and the most lopsided playoff victory (15-5) over Manhasset in the history of this storied rivalry. With that win, the Trojans secured their 3rd consecutive Nassau County title. With the County title in hand, the Trojans then
All Long Island Defenseman Colin Hart
focused on the ultimate prize, getting to the New York State Tournament. Never one to look ahead, the coaching staff kept the boys focused on one game at a time. In order to get there, they had to get by Harborfields from Suffolk County in the Long Island Championship. They did so in convincing fashion with a 12-3 win for back to back LIC’s. Next up was the downstate portion of the New York State Tournament against Westchester’s John Jay. This was supposed to be a tight matchup between two similar teams. In what was one of the most inspired efforts of the season, they blew the Indians out in a 14-4 win. The final pitted them against Victor, winner of three consecutive state titles against the upstart Trojans, who came into the season unranked by all media outlets. In what was an instant classic in state tournament history, the Trojans broke the string and hearts of Victor with a go-ahead goal by James Basile with 1.2 seconds left on the clock. The Trojans were New York State Champions and on the national radar as the 8th ranked team in the in the country. What a way to go out.
As we put a ribbon on this magical season, the parents of this remarkable group would like to thank head coach Steve Finnell, Tim Holman, Joe Jacovina, and Michael Zigari for their time, effort, dedication, and leadership. We appreciate the sacrifices made to
ensure the boys were prepared physically and mentally for the challenges they faced this season. Congrats to Coach Finnell on earning his 200th career victory and Nassau County Coach of the Year honors in Class B. Many would argue this was his finest coaching job. Also, special thanks to the man that roams the sideline dodging players and referees with his long lens in hand. Phil Puccio has caught and shared many special moments that are now lifetime memories. This includes his time-consuming effort and video compilation of the Trojans’ road to the state championship. It can be viewed on Facebook or at https://philippuccio. smugmug.com/
Thanks to all the parents for their support this season. You were loud and proud. We especially want to thank the team moms that made sure the boys were well fed and hydrated before and after games during this long season. The student body of Garden City High School was dynamite… tick…tick…BOOM.
The Class of 2018 wishes the underclassmen continued success in maintaining the winning tradition of the Garden City Trojan program. The torch has been passed, so continue to represent with class, dignity, and a competitive fire. Wherever we are, we are watching and cheering for you. Brothers for life……….. Go Trojans!!!
Finally, there were season ending accolades earned by a number of Trojans. The Garden City High School senior sports awards dinner recognized the following student athletes for their outstanding achievements:
McLeery Award –Outstanding Goal Scorer
Liam Muldoon
Silvestri Award – Outstanding Leader in Assists
Liam Muldoon
Bernard Moline Award – Most Valuable Player
Tyler Wuchte
Doc Dougherty Award – Outstanding Defensive Player
Teddy Dolan
Tomas B. Nolan Award – Dedication and Hard Work
Liam Curtin
Nassau County Honors:
Justin Coppola, Tyler Wuchte, Liam Muldoon, Teddy Dolan, Colin Hart, Trevor Yeboah-Kodie, Danny Boccafola
All Long Island Honors: Colin Hart
The Garden City Challenger players and volunteers
BY JANE NOBILE
The Garden City Challenger Lacrosse team played their last home game of the Spring 2018 season with a special game on Father’s Day. Joining in the excitement of the day were members of the Half Hollow Hills Challenger Lacrosse team and Levittown Knights (Nassau County PAL League/Special Needs Unit) . What made this game even more exciting was a special appearance from the U.S. Marines stationed in Garden City who also joined the game. The U.S. Marines took time from
their personal time off to join the Challenger Lacrosse teams for a game and were treated like celebrities. The smiles on the faces of the players when the Marines arrived was priceless. Parents and grandparents who were at the game were also excited to see the Marines arrive. In between goals and after the game, the players took the opportunity to ask the Marines about what they do to protect our country. They learned how their sacrifice makes a difference to the citizens of the USA and what it takes to become a Marine. They were very impressed to hear about
all the training they do and the skills they learn as a U.S. Marine.
The event was organized by Coach Brian Collins and Coach Trey of the Garden City Challenger team and was a huge success. Coach Brian said “We are thrilled that so many came to play and especially thankful to the Marines that came to play with us. It made our last game extra special and we hope to make this annual event”.
After the game, the Marines, players, volunteers, and spectators were treated to some pizza and snacks to help celebrate the day.
The Garden City Challenger League provides various sports for the special needs community throughout the year. There is no fee to join any of the teams. In addition to lacrosse, there is baseball, basketball, golf, and tennis available. If you would like to participate as a player or volunteer with any of the sports programs, please email ajped95@msn.com for more information. The programs offered in the Challenger League are open to residents and non-residents of Garden City.
Julia Beckmann
Harvard University Volleyball
Caitlin Bianchi
Saint Leo University Lacrosse
James Buckley
Kenyon College Lacrosse
Emily Burns
Siena College Swimming
Jordan Christopher
St. Lawrence University Lacrosse
Delany Comerford
Goucher College Lacrosse
Andrew DeSantis
Bentley University Football
Matthew Desimpliciis Ithaca Football
Edward “Teddy” Dolan
Binghamton University Lacrosse
Cole Dutton
Lafayette College Lacrosse
Brianne Etienne
SUNY Maritime Soccer
Michael Handal
Fairfield University Baseball
Salvatore Ingrassia
Bentley University Football
Rose Kelly College of the Holy Cross Swimming
Allyson Kraff
Albright College Swimming
Robert Lucano
Hofstra University Baseball
Boys Golf
Kerry McHugh
Lehigh University Lacrosse
Kevin McNiff
University of New Haven Baseball
Jennifer Medjid
Boston College Lacrosse
Gabriella Meringolo
Georgetown Univ. Swimming/Diving
Jacquelin Morris
Iona College Soccer
Liam Muldoon
University of Utah Lacrosse
Sean Norton
Bucknell University Football
Kieran Paskewitz
Hobart College Football
Florentia “Tia” Petrides
Sacred Heart University Fencing
Alexa Pyatsky
Manhattanville College Soccer
Megan Slovensky
SUNY Plattsburgh Lacrosse
Steven Spirakis
University of Rochester Football
Kyle Steinbach
Providence College Lacrosse
Jack Tynan
Drew University Lacrosse
Deanna Weisenburger
Stony Brook University Lacrosse
Tyler Wuchte
Fairfield University Lacrosse
Jennifer Medjid – named “All State”
Kylie Tierney – named “All State”
Liana McDonnell – named “Newsday’s
All Long Island First Team”
Conference Champions
Girls Volleyball
Julia Beckmann – named “Nassau County Player of the Year”
Girls Swim & Dive
Conference Champions
Division Champions
Nassau County Champions
Gabriella Meringolo – named
“All Long Island”
Melody Pompay – named
“All Long Island”
Elizabeth Fetherston – named
“All Long Island”
Mia Bonvissuto – named
“All Long Island”
Katie Lew – named “All Long Island”
Lauren Kuzma – named
“All Long Island”
Sophia Boccio – named
“All Long Island”
Field Hockey
Conference Champions
Nassau County Champions
Long Island Champions
Liana McDonnell – named “All State”
Ella Heaney – named “Newsday’s All Long Island Second Team”
Liana McDonnell – named “All Region
All American” by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association
Coach Diane Chapman – named “NFHS Sectional Coach of the Year”
Football
Conference Champions
Nassau County Champions
Long Island Champions
Coach Dave Ettinger – named “Nassau County Coach of the Year” by Nassau County High School Football Coaches Association
Rutgers Cup Champions – Nassau County’s “Most Outstanding Football Team”
Andrew DeSantis – named “Newsday’s
All Long Island First Team”
Trevor Yeboah-Kodie – named “Newsday’s All Long Island First Team”
Michael Liberopoulos – named “Newsday’s All Long Island Second Team”Boys Soccer
Nassau County Champions
Long Island Champions
William Castoro – named “Newsday’s All Long Island Second Team”
William Castoro – named “All State”
Joseph Griffin – named “County Championship Game MVP”
Paul Cutter – named “Nassau County Coach of the Year”
Conference Champions
Nassau County Champions
Andrew DeSantis – Hank Williams Award (MVP Small Schools)
Andrew DeSantis – named “Newsday’s
All Long Island Second Team”
Matthew Granville – named “News 12 Scholar Athlete”
Coach James Hegmann – named “Conference A1 Coach of the Year”
Coach James Hegmann – named “Newsday Coach of the Year”
Boys Fencing
Philip Acinapuro named “Newsday’s
All Long Island Boys Fencing Team”
Philip Acinapuro – Nassau County Foil Champion
Boys Bowling Conference Champions
Spring 2018
Girls Lacrosse
Jennifer Medjid named “All American”
Jennifer Medjid named “Newsday All Long Island Girls Lacrosse Team”
Liana McDonnell named “All American Honorable Mention”
Boys Lacrosse
NYSPHSAA Class “B” Champions Long Island Champions Nassau County Champions
Colin Hart – named “All American”
Colin Hart – named “Newsday All Long Island Boys Lacrosse Team”
Colin Hart named “Nassau County Defenseman of the Year”
Edward “Teddy” Dolan – named “All American Honorable Mention”
Edward “Teddy” Dolan – named “Nassau County Goalie of the Year”
Coach Steve Finnell – named “Nassau County Coach of the Year”
Boys Track
Quentin Bucknor named “NYSPHSAA All State Long Jump”
