Grand Slam Challenge
John Franco Leads Nassau Over Suffolk in 18th Bryan Bonin Grand Slam Challenge
by Tucker Terranova Bryan Bonin Grand Slam Classic MVP John Franco (Farmingdale, Molloy) discusses his experience playing in the All-Star Game, the level of competition, and any bragging rights that may have been at stake for Nassau County. pic.twitter.com/q3Gie3aLrX — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) June 24, 2025 In a contest featuring the top talent from Long Island, a player playing right in his backyard stole the show. John Franco, who took off his Farmingdale uniform just weeks ago following a loss to Massapequa in the Class AAA finals, got one final chance to represent his school and he made it count. On Monday night, Franco and 49 of Long Island’s best seniors suited up for one final high school game in the 18th annual Bryan Bonin Grand Slam Challenge at Farmingdale State Colle...
Suffolk Powers Past Nassau, 10-4, in Annual Blue Chip Prospect Grand Slam Challenge
The annual seniors-only classic began with an early lead for Suffolk, who hosted the event. St. Joseph’s stands could hardly hold the mostly-Suffolk crowd that supported their run manufacturing team, who scored in all but two innings. Rocky Point Head Coach Andrew Aschettino was part of a coaching staff that included two other notable Class A head coaches in Bayport’s Jim Moccio and Mount Sinai’s Eric Reichenbach. “This was a team of studs, this was fun. I told them before the game that they are here for a reason, and go out there and do what you do,” Aschettino said. Kenneth Gordon set the tone for Suffolk working a four-pitch walk to lead off the game. After a couple of fielder’s choices, Brian Morrell busted a line drive single up the middle to drive in Peter Theodorellis from sec...
