Brian Heyman

New York

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Award-winning sportswriter in the New York area. Covers professional, college and high school topics.

Articles

Half Hollow Hills boys lacrosse tops Huntington

1 day ago | newsday.com | Brian Heyman

Connor Hagans mentioned before the season that there was “unfinished business” for his Half Hollow Hills team after falling in the Long Island Class A title game last May. The coach has a prolific UNC-bound senior who knows what finished lacrosse business would look like. “Going all the way and winning the state championship,” Anthony Raio said.
Adelphi women's lax moves on in NCAA D-II tournament

4 days ago | newsday.com | Brian Heyman

Marielle Colalillo scored the tiebreaking goal from in close with 30.2 seconds left in regulation, and Adelphi had the perfect prospective ending against New Haven:Former New Haven player beats her old team, sending Adelphi to the NCAA Division II women’s lacrosse quarterfinals. One problem — the 30.2 seconds left. It wasn’t the end yet in this second-round thriller Saturday at Motamed Field in Garden City. The Chargers tied it with 17.5 seconds left. But the Panthers didn’t blink.
Liberty relish being defending WNBA champs, but spice up preseason by thinking 'repeat'

5 days ago | newsday.com | Brian Heyman

The confetti was falling and the joy was rising inside Barclays Center. This was the night of Oct. 20, 2024, a night like no other in Liberty history. They worked an overtime shift and won Game 5 of the WNBA Finals against Minnesota to claim the franchise’s first championship in season No. 28. “It was incredible,” Sabrina Ionescu said, flashing back after a training camp practice this week at Barclays.
Friends Academy boys lacrosse defeats NHP

6 days ago | newsday.com | Brian Heyman

This was a boys lacrosse game for sole possession of first place in the Nassau III race, Friends Academy at New Hyde Park. They showed up with spotless records in the conference and with one loss between them overall. “I feel like every year Friends kind of gets looked over,” Quakers senior goalie Brett Cohen said. There’s no reason to overlook this edition of Friends.
Boys lacrosse notebook: Port Washington's defense, Locust Valley's offense

1 week ago | newsday.com | Brian Heyman

It hasn’t been too easy for most teams to put a lacrosse ball into the net with any frequency against Port Washington. The Vikings had yielded an average of just 4.7 goals through Wednesday’s play. And by no coincidence, these boys had posted an overall record of 11-2, including 4-2 in the Nassau Power League. But it hasn’t only been the defense making a difference in the goals-against average.
Luke Cascadden's faceoff-dominance helps Trojans win Woodstick

1 week ago | newsday.com | Brian Heyman

In the end, the Garden City boys were the ones joyously jumping up and down on their turf with what they came to claim — the Woodstick Classic plaque. They arrived with extra motivation and departed with extra satisfaction on Saturday after beating Manhasset, 10-5. It all stemmed from the last lacrosse season. The Trojans defeated Manhasset to win the Classic, but were sent to the exit ramp by their rivals in the Nassau Class B semifinals.
South Side boys lacrosse wins in double overtime

1 week ago | newsday.com | Brian Heyman

The Cyclones from South Side took themselves and their fans on a boys lacrosse thrill ride last season, rising up from way behind to win in the state Class B semis and final. Then 27 players took their diplomas and moved on. Yet this 2025 version, now in Class C, is showing that same Grade A comeback capability. After rallying from seven goals down in the fourth Tuesday to stun Syosset, they found themselves in a five-goal hole in the fourth Friday at Wantagh.
Huntington's Kline siblings honor late father by wearing his No. 19

1 week ago | newsday.com | Brian Heyman

Tommy Kline was 13 and Grace Kline all of 12 when the unthinkable happened. Their beloved dad was gone, just like that, a fatal heart attack on his 50th birthday. How did these kids from Huntington cope with a loss that devastating that soon in life? With a lot of caring help. “I had friends who had a similar experience before me, so they really helped me just work through it,” Tommy said, flashing back to Greg Kline’s passing in August of 2020.
Baldwin's Kirchner nets seven goals in win

1 week ago | newsday.com | Brian Heyman

Preston Kirchner began the walk with mom Elissa on his left and dad Chris on his right, heading between two rows of players on Baldwin’s turf. At the end, three smiles flashed for the cameras. This was their moment during Thursday’s Senior Day ceremony. It certainly meant something to the last of the three Kirchner boys to come through the lacrosse program to have his parents alongside with the end on the horizon. “It’s just really special to finish off my high school career with them,” he said.
Anthony Guarasci, Chase Solliday help lift Bethpage over North Shore

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Brian Heyman

Bethpage won by two over North Shore, but the Golden Eagles could have won by a whole lot more. They took a 7-5 decision over the visiting Vikings in this non-league boys lacrosse matchup Wednesday behind three goals by senior attackman Anthony Guarasci, four assists by junior midfielder Chase Solliday and a quality defensive effort. Griffin Pinter was simply outstanding in front of the cage for North Shore, keeping it close, making save after save. The senior made 18 of them to be exact.