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Port Jefferson Eyes Class C County Championship
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by Ryan Manno Final: Port Jefferson 12, Babylon 7 WP: Ruairi Rago (CG, 10 H, 7 H, 4 ER, 3 Ks) Port Jefferson scored 9 runs in the 5th inning Kyle Erickson: 3-4, BB, 2 R, RBI Evan Raymond: 3 RBIs Winner-take-all on Thursday, 4pm Middle Country Athletic Complex pic.twitter.com/HsJ6xQLBn5 — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) May 22, 2024 “Our expectation is to win a Class C County Championship this year,” Port Jeff head coach Jesse Rosen said. There is no rebuilding phase. For a program that has already experienced championship runs and deep playoff baseball, the standard has been set and this group believes it’s ready to meet it. Last season, the Royals finished 7-11 while competing as one of the smallest Cl...
Unfinished Business: Walt Whitman Baseball Sets Its Sights on a Breakthrough Season
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by Ryan Manno Uncommitted SS Lucien Saint Cyr with a grand slam for Walt Whitman. Was featured in our “Up Next” series pic.twitter.com/eQpHsXxG15 — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) April 29, 2025 The Walt Whitman Wildcats enter the 2026 season with a clear mission and standard. After reaching the playoffs in each of the last three years, head coach Keith Barrett says the goal is simple: make it four straight. For this group, success starts with another postseason berth, but the Wildcats are determined to go further than they did a season ago. Last spring, Whitman finished 12-6 in league play and 12-8 overall. The season included a playoff win and valuable experience in high pressure games. The Wild...
Saturday College Recap Powered by Orlin & Cohen
By Ryan Manno Saturday’s college baseball action showcased how quickly games can turn around due to timely execution, especially early in the season. St. John’s battled a ranked opponent deep into the game but couldn’t break through offensively, Stony Brook endured a painful walk-off loss after a ninth inning rally, Fordham rebounded from a lopsided opener to earn a doubleheader split, and Hofstra struggled to contain Liberty’s offense in a shortened contest. St. John’s Red Storm shut out at No. 22 Kentucky St. John’s continued its series against a ranked opponent Saturday afternoon, falling 3-0 to Kentucky Wildcats at Kentucky Proud Park in a game defined by missed opportunities on offense and strong pitching. The Red Storm consistently applied pressure, putting runners on base in a...
Youth Takes the Field as Valley Stream North Sets Its Sights on Conference A
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by Ryan Manno With Head Coach Phil Sanfilippo entering his 16th season as a varsity head coach and Assistant Coach James Casella alongside him, Valley Stream North baseball begins the 2026 season embracing both opportunity and uncertainty. This year’s team is the youngest North has fielded since 2011 and possibly the youngest in Nassau County, but youth has not lowered expectations inside the program. North carries just two seniors and a small junior class, a reality that ensures teaching and development will be a constant throughout the spring. Still, Sanfilippo believes this group is capable of competing immediately in Conference A. The goal is to be a postseason team with a chance to make noise whe...
Building From the Ground Up Roslyn Baseball Enters 2026 With Renewed Purpose
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by Ryan Manno The Roslyn Bulldogs baseball head into the 2026 season with a sense of urgency and confidence built from enduring one of the toughest years in the program’s recent history. Head coach Dan Freeman has been clear about the team’s objectives: the Bulldogs want to improve in every aspect of the game and put themselves in a position to make the playoffs. That goal shapes everything they do, from daily practices to in game decision making, further cementing a belief that steady improvement and discipline will ultimately translate into wins. Last season was a grind from start to finish, ending with a 2-17 record with some growing pains in league play. Beyond the losses themselves, the team dealt...
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by Ryan Manno Several local programs were tested against strong opponents, difficult weather, and games that came down to one inning or play. While wins were hard to come by, there were still encouraging signs of competitiveness, depth and potential. From a lopsided loss in Wilmington to extra inning drama in Atlanta and weather shortened games in Myrtle Beach, February 21 proved to be a demanding day for every team involved. Here’s how it went down: Division-I: UNC-Wilmington 19, Fordham 0 Fordham endured a challenging outing on Saturday, suffering a 19-0 loss to UNCW in seven innings at Brooks Field as the Rams fell to 1-5 on the season. The Seahawks established control immediately, scoring four runs in the opening inning before continuing to pressure Fordham’s pitching staff throu...
Carle Place Baseball Eyes Back-to-Back Class B County Titles
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by Ryan Manno The message from head coach Steve Laurino is clear: the goal is another county championship. After capturing their first Class B title since 2003 last season, the Carle Place Frogs aren’t satisfied with making history once. They want to do it again. Last year’s 18-7 campaign ended with the Frogs on top, but it also reinforced how demanding playoff baseball can be. Laurino emphasized the importance of staying healthy and mentally sharp through a long season. Facing the same opponents six or seven times, seeing the same pitchers, and handling the physical toll of postseason play taught this group that talent alone isn’t enough. Maintaining focus and discipline deep into the playoffs is now ...
Despite Graduating Big Senior Class in 2025, Pierson Enters Season With Strong Roster
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by Ryan Manno The Pierson Whalers enter the season embracing a new chapter, shaped by a standard rooted in work ethic. After graduating six seniors, this year’s group looks different on paper, but Head Coach Bob Manning believes the foundation is stronger than ever. The focus is simple: compete every day, outwork opponents, and let that mindset define the season. Last year ended in the Suffolk County playoffs against Babylon, a team Coach Manning described as a “buzz saw”. Babylon proved to be the better and deeper team, but the ending did not erase what Pierson accomplished. As the smallest Class B school, the Whalers battled through an extremely competitive league and won six straight gam...
Westhampton Hurricanes Focused on Preparation
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by Ryan Manno The Westhampton Hurricanes enter the 2026 season with a clear philosophical shift. According to head coach Asa Grunenwald, the Hurricanes are no longer framing success around a fixed endpoint such as wins. Instead, the program is focused on setting and maintaining a high standard of preparation that consistently places the team in a position to compete. That mindset defines everything about this year’s group, from leadership to roster construction, especially on the mound. The end of last season prompted reflection within the Westhampton program. The Hurricanes’ focus coming out of the year was not on a lack of talent, but on mindset. This led to an offseason centered on resetting that me...
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by Ryan Manno Opening weekend continued across the Northeast and beyond on Saturday, February 14, as regional programs faced challenging early season competition in non-conference play. Several teams played doubleheaders as part of southern road trips, while others continued long opening series against ranked opponents. Division-I: Fordham University at New Mexico Game One: New Mexico 18, Fordham 8 Game Two: New Mexico 16, Fordham 6 Fordham dropped both games of its doubleheader against New Mexico in Albuquerque, falling 18-8 in the opener before a 16-6 loss in game two. In the first game, Fordham struck first on an RBI single from shortstop Anthony Grabau, but New Mexico responded immediately with three runs of its own. The Lobos blew the game open by scoring five runs in the third inning...
Coming Off Game 3 Loss in Nassau Class A Finals, Seaford Looks to Take Final Step
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series Photo Credit: Ryan Kind by Ryan Manno Dylan Alt (left) and Matt Kind (right) talk about their standout performances and what it means for their program to make a return to the Nassau County Finals. pic.twitter.com/HaESynD5gI — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) May 25, 2025 As the 2026 high school baseball season approaches, the Seaford Vikings are gearing up for another competitive campaign under the guidance of Coach Mike Milano. After a memorable 2025 season, the team is focused on continuing “The Viking Way”, playing quality baseball, the right way, every day. Coach Milano laid out the team’s goals clearly. Success this season is defined by four key areas: league titles, playoff runs, championshi...
Island Trees Focused on Making Postseason Run in Nassau A
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series By Ryan Manno The Island Trees Bulldogs enter the spring season with confidence as they prepare for another competitive campaign under fourth year head coach Coach Valiando. After earning playoff berths in each of the last two seasons, the Bulldogs have established themselves as a consistent postseason team. Now, the focus shifts toward taking the next step and turning that success into a county championship run. “Every year our goal is to win a county championship,” Valiando said. “That doesn’t happen by accident. From day one, our emphasis is on playing high level baseball and building momentum as the season goes on.” That mindset has shaped the program during the offseason, where preparation, accoun...
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