Matthew Garbi

by Tucker Terranova Matthew Garib discusses what led to his success on the mound in LuHi’s 6-1 NYSAIS Quarterfinal matchup against Riverdale. pic.twitter.com/mqvRMxPJgC — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) May 16, 2025 Once considered an afterthought in the Long Island baseball scene, Long Island Lutheran has turned heads in recent seasons and is making its presence felt this spring. With a move to independent status following four straight PSAA titles, the Crusaders built a schedule packed with top-tier competition, preparing themselves for moments exactly like this. In their first-ever home NYSAIS playoff game, they looked the part—calm, confident, and in control. “When you play winning programs, you learn how to win,” Coach Shaun Manning told Axcess Baseball after the game. “Playing a...