Anthony DiCocco
Plainview JFK Seeking to Return to Nassau AAA Finals
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by Anthony DiCocco Following a successful 2025 season, the Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK Hawks will strive to continue their strong play with a new-look lineup and pitching staff. Last year, head coach John Givargidze and the Hawks continued to perform in a powerhouse conference despite losing some high-profile players, going 13-10-1 and 10-7-1 in Conference-AAA play. Nevertheless, Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK was ultimately eliminated by Farmingdale in the semifinals for a second consecutive season after pushing the Dalers to the brink in a best-of-three series. Despite falling short of their ultimate goal, Givargidze was proud of his players for both their on-field play and the way they conducted themselv...
Southampton Looks to Lean on Strong Pitching to Compete in League VII
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by Anthony DiCocco With a mix of returners and new faces, head coach Zach Epley and the Southampton Mariners hope to turn the tide heading into the 2026 campaign. The Mariners have struggled over the past half decade, going 22-84 since 2021. Last year, Southampton went 6-14, and due to lower enrollment they dropped from Class A to Class B in its league. However, with an increased focus on fundamentals after sporting a .901 team fielding percentage in 2025, Epley believes his squad can enjoy a turnaround. “We can’t beat ourselves,” Epley said. “We lost a few close games in the middle of the season, which was disappointing for us in games we thought we could win. Those top teams are going to be fundamen...
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