Ryan Manno
Long Beach Marines Eye Fifth Straight Playoff Berth
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by Ryan Manno After four straight seasons in the playoffs, Long Beach baseball enters 2026 with familiar expectations and renewed confidence. Head Coach Jason Zizza believes this group has the depth, toughness, and pitching strength to once again compete in one of Nassau County’s most challenging leagues. The Marines’ primary goal is clear: return to the postseason for a fifth consecutive year. “We have made the playoffs four years in a row, so a big goal of ours is to make that five,” Coach Zizza said. “Get to the point where we can get in and make a run.” Last season, Long Beach finished 8-14 overall, with a 6-9 league record. The Marines proved it could compete with top progr...
Bay Shore Baseball Eyes a Breakthrough Season
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by Ryan Manno After finishing 6-14 last season and missing the playoffs, the Bay Shore Marauders enter the new year with a clear mindset: compete every day and fight for a postseason spot in one of Long Island’s toughest leagues. Head Coach Chris Schiro knows the challenge ahead. League 2 is loaded with elite programs and some of the best pitching in New York, but that hasn’t shaken his confidence in this young roster. “We are going to be a young squad this year,” Schiro said. “We are looking to fight for a spot in the playoffs. Our goal is to be competitive and fight for a playoff spot.” Last season was filled with learning experiences, especially in close games. The Marauders dropped several tight co...
Newfield Wolverines Leaning on Talented Stable of Arms
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series By Ryan Manno After taking a major step forward last spring, the Newfield Wolverines enter the 2026 baseball season with confidence in what head coach Danny Walsh believes is one of the deepest pitching staffs he has coached. “We compete on the mound, in the field, and at the plate as best we can,” Walsh said. “The pursuit is to be as successful as a team as you can.” That approach paid off last season, when Newfield reached the playoffs for the first time since 2021. The Wolverines finished 11-11 including postseason play and went 10-8 in league, showing steady improvement throughout the year. While the playoff run was short, it was meaningful. Newfield battled Sachem North in its opening game and fol...
Locust Valley Baseball Looks to Build Daily Growth and Return to Playoff Form
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by Ryan Manno After several seasons of laying the foundation, the Locust Valley baseball program enters the 2026 campaign focused on steady improvement, leadership, and re-establishing itself as a playoff contender. For head coach Brian LoRusso, the vision is clear: growth first, results second. “Our main goal is to continue to get better every day,” LoRusso said. “We hold the program to a very high standard and want to keep growing not just as ballplayers, but as young adults as well.” That daily mindset has become a cornerstone of the program. Locust Valley consistently emphasizes the importance of getting “1% better” each day while also building strong relationships within the team and school commun...
Bridgehampton Aims to Break Through After Back-to-Back Regional Runs
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by Ryan Manno Final: Bridgehampton 11, Amityville 1 WP: Kai Alversa (CG, 1 R, 1 R, 2 BB, 16 Ks) Foard: 2 hits, 2 R, 3 RBIs pic.twitter.com/EjVnK6mYHe — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) May 4, 2024 Bridgehampton baseball enters the 2026 season with high expectations after establishing itself as a consistent postseason contender in just five years since reviving the program. Following an impressive 11-5 campaign in 2025, which included capturing the Suffolk County Class C championship and advancing to the quarterfinals of the New York State tournament, where they fell, 7-6, in a nine-inning thriller to Burke Catholic, the Killer Bees now transition to Class D due to a drop in school enrollment. The c...
North Babylon Baseball Sets Sights on Playoffs in 2026 Season
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by Ryan Manno Final: North Babylon 5, Hills East 2 WP: Ryan Camier (CG, 6 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 Ks) Jordan Konig: 2-3, 3B, RBI, run TJ Oppedisano: 2-3, RBI pic.twitter.com/fiCt7PygSX — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) May 2, 2025 It was another successful season for the North Babylon Bulldogs who reached the postseason for the 7th consecutive season after a late season surge allowed them to clinch with a win over Smithtown East. After defeating Northport, they were eliminated by Sachem East. “Our main goal is to make the playoffs,” head coach Steve Corrado said. “It’s important to our program to get back there. Once we qualify, we strive for higher goals.” That mindset comes as the Bulldogs look to...
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