Cougars Are State Champions!

Cougars Are State Champions!

The Commack High School boys varsity soccer team has earned the title of Class AA New York State champions for the second time in the school’s history 

Capped off by a 2-0 win over Fairport on Sunday – a win that followed a 1-0 victory over Shenendehowa in the New York State Championship semifinal the day before – the boys will now go down in history!

Read on to learn more about the team's impressive victory and its celebratory aftermath!

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Colts Rebound In Second Half For County Final Bid

Colts Rebound In Second Half For County Final Bid

In Saturday’s Suffolk County Division II semifinal matchup, it never really felt as if Half Hollow Hills High School West was anything but in control of the football game, and - thanks in part to a pair of Anthony Lucarelli touchdown passes - the Colts came back from a close loss to safely slip a Suffolk County championship game bid into their back pockets.

Read on to learn more about the details of the game, along with where the Colts' season will be going next!

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Support Still Strong Despite Wildcats’ Loss

Support Still Strong Despite Wildcats’ Loss

When the final whistle blew in the Suffolk County Class AA boys soccer championship game on Friday night, a swarm of maroon and gray walked down from the bleachers at Dowling College and onto the field.

They were supporters of Walt Whitman High School, but unfortunately the motion wasn’t to celebrate a win; when the Wildcats fell 1-0 to Commack, the fans rushed to their players’ sides to comfort them.

Read on to learn more about the Wildcats' valiant effort at victory, how both the players and fans are handling the loss, and how the team is planning to learn from their mistakes and only improve for next season.

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Commack Wins Long Island Soccer Title

Commack Wins Long Island Soccer Title

They are the Cougars, the mighty, mighty Cougars - and now, they are also Long Island champions!

With a 1-0 triumph over MacArthur, Nassau's champion, on Sunday, Commack earned its second Long Island championship in school history – and first since 1995.

Read on for our full recap of this exhilarating game, along with details on what new titles the team will be seeking as they continue on their season strong! 

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‘Super Bowl HHH’ Goes To The Colts

 ‘Super Bowl HHH’ Goes To The Colts

While Super Bowl HHH isn’t something the National Football League will ever be promoting, you’d have a hard time convincing the hundreds of fans who made it out to Half Hollow Hills High School West on Saturday that they weren’t witnessing the game of the century.

In an historic showdown, Hills West (8-1) welcomed the boys of the Half Hollow Hills High School East football team for just the second gridiron matchup ever between the two Colts and Thunderbirds.

Read on for our full recap of this exciting, monumental clash of titans!

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Both Friar Soccer Teams In State Tourney

Both Friar Soccer Teams In State Tourney

The St. Anthony’s High School soccer program – both boys and girls – is no stranger to winning championships.

This year, however, as both teams prepare for their first-round matchups in their respective state tournaments this weekend, the program has a chance to accomplish something it’s only done once before - win both a boys and girls state title in the same year, Athletic Director Donal Buckley said.

Read on to learn more about both teams, how they feel about their upcoming games, and what it would mean for them to take home the gold!

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Cougars To Face Wildcats In County Finals

Cougars To Face Wildcats In County Finals

Given the rain coming down today, the Suffolk County Class AA soccer finals have been moved to tomorrow (Friday, 11/6). Commack and Walt Whitman High School’s varsity soccer teams now have more time to mentally prepare for their highly-anticipated, cross-town showdown.

The Cougars are coming off a shutout semifinal win, while the Wildcats got to the finals in a major upset over No. 1 Brentwood.

Read on to learn about both teams, what each has at stake, and the strategies each has to emerge victorious over the other in tomorrow's monumental game!

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Cougars Take Whitman At Homecoming

Cougars Take Whitman At Homecoming

Commack High School’s football team defeated Walt Whitman High School 20-0 in the Cougars’ Homecoming competition on Oct. 25.

The day was a success, including both the game, and the show of school spirit, as students and alumni alike excitedly cheered on their team to victory!

Read on for our full recap, including our full gallery of pictures from the event!

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Colts Hang Tough But Can’t Knock Off Eagles

Colts Hang Tough But Can’t Knock Off Eagles

After finishing the regular season fourth in League III, the Half Hollow Hills High School West girls soccer team found itself with a first-round playoff match-up against No. 4 Hauppauge (13-2-2) – the League IV champion.

While they fought hard, unfortunately, the girls from Hills West just couldn't manage to net a goal.

Read on for our full recap of the game, along with how the team is now preparing for next season's attempt at the gold.

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Cougars Prep For Homecoming

Cougars Prep For Homecoming

With its current 2-4 record, the Commack High School varsity football team will enter its homecoming competition with Walt Whitman High School on Saturday.

But the team is not quite “where we want to be,” said Coach Jeff DiLorenzo.

Read on to learn how the team's season has fared so far, including its highlights, downfalls - and how the team is working to learn from their mistakes in order to fire on all cylinders for good!

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Taste Of Revenge Sweet For Thunderbirds

Taste Of Revenge Sweet For Thunderbirds

With the playoffs right around the corner, the Half Hollow Hills High School East boys soccer team has picked the right time to get hot!

As of press time Monday, in the second half of the 2014 season the Thunderbirds (8-3-1) are undefeated with five straight wins and tied atop League II with Walt Whitman (8-3-1) for first place.

Read on for the full scoop on the team's season, along with our recap of their Oct. 6th game against Smithtown East! 

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After Tragedy, Knights Return To Field

After Tragedy, Knights Return To Field

Ten long days after the John Glenn High School football game where Shoreham-Wading River's Tom Cutinella passed away from injuries sustained during the game, the John Glenn Knights finally mustered up the strength to return to the football field.

Read on for details on their first game since Cutinella's death, how the team as a whole has been coping, and what efforts the team is now taking to make sure Cutinella's legacy is never forgotten.

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After A Tough Week, Colts Bounce Back With 1-0 Win

After A Tough Week, Colts Bounce Back With 1-0 Win

Historically, last week was one of the worst that Half Hollow Hills High School West has seen on the boys soccer field in quite some time. For the first time in 11 years, Head Coach Doug Gannon said, the Colts (6-3-1) dropped back-to-back league matches – with 3-1 defeats coming at the hands of both Smithtown West (9-1) and North Babylon (8-1-1).

On Friday, though, in a hard-fought game, the Colts bounced back with a 1-0 victory over Riverhead (3-7).

Read on for our recap of this intense game, along with the details of where the rest of the Colts season will be heading from here on out!

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Wildcats Hold On With Late Goal To Win

Wildcats Hold On With Late Goal To Win

The clock read 7:00 and, following a goal from Walt Whitman High School’s Christina McFelia, the “1” on the scoreboard that had been attached to the Wildcats’ name since the first half evolved into a “2.” At the time, with Whitman (3-5) then leading Bay Shore (3-6) by a score of 2-0, it seemed like McFelia’s goal would just be the cherry on top of a win; it ended up being the game winner.

Read on for our recap of this dramatic game, along with information on when the Wildcats will be playing next! 

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Northport Undefeated, Yet To Concede A Goal

Northport Undefeated, Yet To Concede A Goal

Through 10 games this season as of Tuesday, the Northport (10-0) girls soccer team is outscoring opponents 35-0.

That’s right - goalkeepers Brenna Farrington, a sophomore, and Emma Havrilla, a freshman, have yet to allow a ball to reach the back of their net this season. And what might be most shocking is that the girls weren't even aware of how impressive they've been this season until they were told!

Read on to learn about the season so far, along with who they will be playing next!

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Colts Fall In Overtime

Colts Fall In Overtime

Déjà vu - as the clock ran down on Half Hollow Hills High School West, that’s the feeling the Colts (5-3) could best relate to. For the second time this season, after having the Bulldogs (8-1) of North Babylon on the ropes, the ladies of the varsity soccer team couldn’t seal the deal in overtime; they fell 2-0.

Read on for our full recap of the game, along with details on where the Colts will be playing next this season!

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