We are set to start what promises to be an eventful week. When it ends, we will be at the halfway point of the regular season. The day is highlighted by a big Rockland County showdown between two of the top teams in the county. North Rockland is 5-2, with both of its losses by […]
Photos by Ray Nelson Smithtown West put on quite a show yesterday. The Bulls displayed their offensive balance and faceoff dominance as they pulled away for a 14-4 win over Yorktown. Smithtown West, which improved to 7-0, trailed 2-1 after the first quarter. It was Yorktown’s second straight loss on Long Island after a 4-0 […]
On a day when Garden City knocked off the nation’s top-ranked team, Conestoga (Pa.), the biggest surprise happened not at the Checking for Cancer Classic at the Hanover School in Pennsylvania (where Garden City and Conestoga played), but in Nassau County. That’s where John Jay, coming off a 9-6 loss on its homefield to Somers, […]
We’re in store for quite a Saturday. Today is marked by some interstate and in-state, non-section matchups that have been much awaited. So let’s get right to it. Yorktown, coming off its first loss in a setback at Chaminade, plays at Smithtown West in a rematch of a one-goal thriller last season. The game will […]
Call it Telltale Thursday. A couple of results yesterday were just that — telling. Let’s start in the FCIAC, where Darien and Wilton met up in a rematch of last year’s Class M state semifinal, won by Wilton, ending Darien’s hopes of a seventh straight state title. Darien took the latest meeting 10-8, snapping an […]
Can’t wait for all the big games this coming weekend? Well, today is a pretty good warmup. Consider these: * Darien at Wilton, 6 p.m.: Rematch of last year’s Class M state semifinal, won by Wilton to end the Blue Wave’s run of six straight state titles. * Somers at John Jay, 6:30 p.m.: Two […]
The Chaminade vs. Fairfield Prep game, scheduled for this Saturday at 1 p.m. at Fairfield University’s Alumni Stadium (above), has been postponed. Chaminade lacrosse coaches and players will be attending the funeral mass for Chaminade great Jack Lenz (Class of ’43). The game is being re-scheduled. Funeral Arrangements for Mr. Jack Lenz ’43 Mr. Jack […]
We’re halfway through a week filled with big games. While today is a relatively light day, there are still a few interesting games. It’s a busy day in Suffolk with many of the top contenders in Class A in action: * West Islip and Sachem North, meet at 2 p.m. at West Islip. * Ward […]
Photos by Ray Nelson Chaminade improved to 5-0 today by pulling away for a 15-8 win against visiting Yorktown in a battle of unbeaten teams on the Flyers’ campus in Mineola. LAXLESSONS Links Player’s perspective archive * You can check out the more than 100 stories by clicking here. Schedules galore * For a look at […]
Wednesday is a big day for games involving teams in the ultra competitive Suffolk County Class A. Among the matchups is a showdown between Ward Melville and Smithtown West. The teams split their two meetings last year, with Smithtown West winning in the county semifinals. One of the key players to watch in tomorrow’s game […]
Congrats to Case Matheis, who just became the all-time leading scorer in Darien history,with 249 points, in a 16-0 win over Fairfield-Warde. The Duke-bound Matheis, who had three goals and three assists, broke the previous record of 248 held by 2006 graduate Cooper MacDonnell, who went on to star at Loyola University. Matheis now has […]
The Darien Blue Wave Boys Varsity lacrosse team will take on the California State champion Torrey Pines High School this Saturday, April 14 at Darien High Stadium. The 12p.m. Battle of East and West will be played in honor of the Wounded Warrior Project. Admission is $5.There will be a limited edition T-shirt for sale […]
The tradition-rich Yorktown-Chaminade rivalry will be renewed today. Two of the region’s top programs, both of whom are unbeaten, are set to square off at 5 p.m. today at Chaminade’s Ott Field. Yorktown is considered to favorite to win Section 1 Class B. Two other Class B contenders, Brewster and John Jay, meet in Cross […]
Saturday is chock full of big games. One event where several huge contests will be played at one venue is the fourth annual Checking for Cancer Tournament at the Haverford School in Pennsylvania. Here are the games: La Salle College High (Pa.) vs St. Augustine Prep (N.J.), 9 a.m., Sabol Field Conestoga (Pa.) vs Garden City (N.Y.), 11 a.m., […]
With all the marquee matchups in store, it promises to be an interesting week. And it all starts today. While it’s generally a quite day, there are some games of note. In Connecticut, New Canaan visits Norwalk in a 7:30 p.m. contest at Testa Field. Also of note, New Fairfield plays at Newtown at 7 […]
