There’s no secret no secret behind Rye’s success during its run to four straight sectional titles. Defense. One of the stars on D for the Garnets has been Donald Keough. Assigned to cover the opposing team’s best offensive player, Keough has routinely produced some pretty impressive results, including last year against Chris Bocklet and John […]

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Just received word moments ago that the Empire State Games’ fate for 2009 has now been all but sealed. Though there has been no announcement yet, I’ve been told the decision has been made to cancel this summer’s Games and that coaches have been told they will not be needed this summer.

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There are few things more complex and confusing than the college recruiting process. On Wednesday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Yorktown Heights, we will be bringing together an impressive panels of folks who can help provide some insight — and answers.

Three intriguing Long Island showdowns highlight today’s slate. Here’s a rundown. Be sure to check back later for score updates.

The season is about to begin in earnest in New York, so I figure it’s high time I lay out there who I think will ultimately get to Rochester come June 6. I will stop short of actually predicting a champion in each classification, but I will throw out there four teams in each class […]

It’s like a wrestling match for the ball. On the surface, faceoffs seem pretty straightforward. But there’s more to it than that. Lots more.

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There weren’t too many dramatic changes from last week, but a few noteworthy ones just the same. Be sure to weigh in with your thoughts.

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When Wilton players arrived at their field on Saturday, they were expecting to scrimmage Pomperaug. But first-year coach John Wiseman had other ideas.

John Brandofino, left, who scored 45 goals last season for Mahopac, picked up where he left on Tuesday, scoring six times in the Indians’ 11-5 win against Fordham Prep. Tyler Perrelle, who had 63 goals a year ago, scored four in the opener for Mahopac, which plays Somers on Thursday. (Jim Stout/MaxPreps.com) 1997. 2006. Those […]

Here’s a look at the top five games for today, Monday, March 30:

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Hey guys, Every Sunday I will post some scores from the weekend that we think you will be interested in. Of course, I’m not going to post everything, but feel free to add in any scores you want. • For a look at predictions for this coming week’s games, click here.

Now, it all starts. Yes, folks. Just think about it. From now on (through most of the region at least), we won’t have to talk about scrimmages and precisely what they mean — if anything — in the grand scheme of things. Because now, our friends in Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and Dutchess are all […]

Ridgefield edges Yorktown today at the Daniel Hand preseason tournament. West Islip downs Darien in a round-robin scrimmage. Somers enjoys a strong showing at the New Fairfield Shootout. What does it all mean? Now, we’ll know.

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Senior defenseman-turned middie T.J. Tynan scored three goals today to help Fox Lane open its season with a 10-5 over Section 2’s Ballston Spa. Elsewhere, Hen Hud beat Mamaroneck 12-9 and Manhasset handled South Side 13-3. (Jim Stout/MaxPreps.com)       Scrimmages. Shootouts. Season openers. This Saturday has it all, my friends. • Get live updates […]

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The Yorktown lacrosse community lost one of its own today. Former ‘Husker and Syracuse University star Brian Crockett died early this morning in an automobile accident along I-95 in New Jersey that occurred during heavy thunderstorms. He was 26. I was actually on my way over to Yorktown around 11:15 this morning when I received […]

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