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6 days ago | 
newsday.com | Ben Dickson |Matt Lindsay
BASEBALLDylan Alt, Seaford: He hit a walk-off single in the ninth inning of a 3-2 win over Wantagh. Thomas Costarelli, East Islip: He struck out eight in a two-hitter, a 2-0 win over Eastport-South Manor. John Franco, Farmingdale: He had two home runs and six RBIs in a 16-6 series-clinching win over Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK. Joey Hiller, Center Moriches: He hit the go-ahead RBI single in the 13th inning of a 4-3 win over Kings Park. He struck out nine and allowed no earned runs in 10 innings.
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2 weeks ago | 
newsday.com | Ben Dickson |Matt Lindsay
A look at the top performers on the diamond this week: BASEBALLTom Apollo, Seaford: He struck out nine in a one-hitter, a 5-0 win over Plainedge. Vincenzo Buffolino, Kings Park: He hit a walk-off single in the 10th inning of a 1-0 win over Mount Sinai. Mason Gatchalian, Eastport-South Manor: He hit a walk-off double in a 7-6 win over East Hampton. Jayden Gigante, Carey: The junior became Carey’s all-time hits leader in a 6-4 win over Division.
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3 weeks ago | 
newsday.com | Matt Lindsay |Christopher Matias |Ben Dickson
SOFTBALLKayla Denino, North Babylon: Denino went 5-for-5 with three runs and three RBIs in a 17-4 win over Newfield. Addison Devery, Connetquot: Devery hit two grand slams in a 10-2 win over Whitman. She finished the regular season as Long Island’s home run leader with 11. Sam Dolan, Massapequa: Dolan went 3-for-3 with a home run, two doubles, four RBIs and three runs in a 16-2 win over Port Washington.
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4 weeks ago | 
newsday.com | Christopher Matias |Matt Lindsay |Ben Dickson
A look at the softball and baseball stars who had standout performances on Long Island this week: SOFTBALLAndrea Arias, Carey: Arias hit a three-run home run and a grand slam, finishing the day 3-for-3 with eight RBIs in a 12-9 win over Calhoun. Isabella D’Andrea, Riverhead: D’Andrea went 3-for-3 with two home runs and four RBIs in an 18-1 win over Central Islip. Bre Dhanraj, Central Islip: Dhanraj went 5-for-5 with two doubles, four RBIs and four runs in a 21-9 win over Floyd.
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1 month ago | 
newsday.com | Gregg Sarra |Matt Lindsay
Long Island represented at this year's state boys wrestling championships. Ten — count them, 10! — brought home titles. For five of them, it was their second crown. The other five experienced the thrill for the first time. Here is a recap of how they did it, with the first four state champions from Division I and the following six from Division II. DUNIA SIBOMANA-RODRIGUEZ, LONG BEACH, 116, JR.
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
newsday.com | Matt Lindsay
Blinking is unwise when Sayville’s Leo Mongiello is on the mat. Any of the senior’s matches can be over in a golden flash. Mongiello pinned Noah Hodge in 21 seconds at 145 pounds in host Sayville’s 36-31 non-league win over East Islip on Wednesday. The pin gave the Golden Flashes a 36-5 lead to clinch the dual meet with five matches remaining. The Franklin & Marshall commit has been wrestling on Sayville’s varsity team since he was in seventh grade and has evolved into the program’s leader.
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Jan 26, 2025 | 
newsday.com | Matt Lindsay
Brooke-Lynn Murray’s weight is down, but her performance has been up all season. The Bay Shore junior spent some of last season wrestling at 165 pounds and took third place at 152 pounds at the Long Island championships. Now, Murray is the top-ranked wrestler on Long Island at 138 pounds. Murray has been wrestling for about five years and Bay Shore coach Amber Atkins said her incredible athleticism has helped her navigate different weight classes over the last two years.
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Jan 25, 2025 | 
newsday.com | Matt Lindsay
Wilson Quintanilla’s teammates had just rattled off four straight wins to erase a 19-point deficit. With the score tied and the Nassau Division I dual meet title on the line, the gym at Clarke was rocking. Quintanilla, the top ranked wrestler in Nassau at 215 pounds, oozed confidence as he stepped onto the mat. “If I had to put anybody out there at 215 pounds in the county final, Wilson’s the guy I would put out there every time,” Farmingdale coach Artie Weidler said. Quintanilla delivered.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
newsday.com | Matt Lindsay
Gregory Walpole is a Long Beach Marine through and through. The senior has been bringing unmatched energy to high school wrestling mats for four years. Any given bout, you might find him firing up his teammates after an exciting win. When he graduates in the spring, he will be getting ready to bring his energy to the U.S. Marine Corps. Walpole has several family members that have served in the Marines, including a cousin who is actively serving.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
newsday.com | Matt Lindsay
It’s hard to believe that Keishara Tulloch just started wrestling in November. But it’s true. The Uniondale sophomore already looks like a seasoned veteran on the mat. She pinned all five of her opponents to win the 152-pound round robin in the Frank Giampaolo girls wrestling tournament at South Side High School on Monday. Tulloch and Long Beach freshman Arianna Balsamo were each 4-0 entering the final round.
