MHS Crew Team Dominates In First Spring Regatta

Manhasset’s Varsity and Novice high school crew teams opened their spring “sprint racing” season at the Manny Flick/Horvat Regatta in early April. As part of the Philadelphia Classic Regatta Series, the annual series of Manny Flick races brings in schools from Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and Connecticut, among other states in the region.

Head Coach Hugo Guardado-Henriquez reported that, “Eight of Manhasset’s 16 boats that competed in the 1,500-meter races on the Schuylkill River had first-place finishes to win their races, and the team also posted six second-place finishes.” He added that, “Needless to say, our coaching staff is very pleased with the team’s racing results overall and with continued hard work we are on our way to a competitive spring season.”

On the Bay: April 25, 2012

Nautical Center’s ‘Come Play on Manhasset Bay’ on Thursday, April 26

Ever thought of kayaking, fishing, sailing, rowing, swimming, motor boating or just walking around Manhasset Bay and wondered how to do it? The Nautical Council of the Port Washington Library is holding an informational meeting to answer the question of how to have more fun on Manhasset Bay.

Fifteen local organizations will be joining forces to answer all of your questions about Manhasset Bay and where and how to play on Manhasset Bay. Expected participants are Atlantic Outfitters, Port Sailing, North Shore Kayak Club, Rowing Club, Mill Pond Yacht Club and their remote-controlled sailboats, Power Squadron, Manorhaven Park, Marine Police, Manhasset Bay Protection Committee, Bay Walk, Port Water Taxi, North Shore Yacht Club, Manhasset Bay Yacht Club, Port Washington Yacht Club, the Frostbite Club, and more. You can see by this list that no matter what your sport, hobby or exercise there will be someone at the Lapham Meeting Room on April 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. to help you have more fun.

MHS Triple Play Classic Is Saturday, April 28

Day of Baseball and Softball Fundraiser

MHS Indians Varsity coaches Brian Corbo and Amy Delmore, in association with the Manhasset Booster Club and Manhasset PAL, present the “Manhasset Triple Play Classic.”

Join them in a day of family fun and help celebrate MHS baseball and softball seniors on Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., on the MHS Varsity fields.

Court Of Champions Manhasset Youth Tennis Camp

Planning for the Court of Champions 2012 Youth Tennis Camp has started. Last year’s camp experience was very well received by the community so they have decided to offer three sessions this summer.

Session I will be Monday, June 25 through Thursday, June 28 with an optional bonus Super Session adding two days, July 2 and 3, to Session I. Session II will be held Monday, July 30 through Thursday, Aug. 2.

Lead The Way Fund’s Lacrosse Day For Heroes

On Saturday, April 28, the Lead The Way Fund will host its annual Lead The Way Lacrosse Day For Heroes “Regs Rock” game at Chaminade High School in Mineola. The Lead The Way Lacrosse Day For Heroes is a two-game shootout between the country’s best high school lacrosse teams, the Chaminade Flyers vs. the Manhasset Indians. The one day event, which last year attracted over 2,000 spectators, recognizes past and present protectors of the flag and honors the life of local hero Sgt. James J. Regan (CHS ‘98), who was killed in action while serving with the 75th Ranger Regiment soldiers. And 100 percent of the proceeds from the day will go directly to the Lead The Way Fund.

Stellar D Leads To Manhasset Win

When Cold Spring Harbor plays Manhasset it is always a game to watch. On Wednesday, April 4, Cold Spring Harbor (4-2) visited Manhasset (3-1) and Manhasset came away with a respectable victory.

As the sun waned the lights on the field became bright and one of the most unusual things happened. Evan Molloy exited the goal, running purposefully when he crossed midfield. Molloy ran up to about the 40-yard line of the opposing defense and fired a shot on target. The goal was at the 10:11 mark of the game. What a great way to start off the scoring for Manhasset.

Manhasset Lacrosse Hall of Fame Induction Dinner Is May 3

On May 3, the Manhasset Lacrosse Hall of Fame will hold its 24th annual Golf Classic and Induction Dinner at the Plandome Country Club. Since the Hall of Fame was founded, 132 outstanding individuals have been inducted. This year they are proud to honor Tom Campolettano, Maggie Connolly, Connor Denihan, P.J. DiConza, Patrick Gately, and Julia Southard, and the members of the Girls 1988 New York State Champions Team as new members of the Manhasset Hall of Fame.

On The Bay: April 4, 2012

An interesting story appeared in my inbox this past week, compliments of Scuttlebutt. It is extreme racing up close and personal. And since the weather has been nice, most likely anyone owning a boat was either frostbiting, or in the boatyard either preparing their boat for the spring or thinking about it. So the story below is just a tease to all you sailor-racers out there… to get your blood flowing a bit faster, and get you motivated to launch your boats. While Manhasset Bay is not the Southern Ocean, it is ours, conveniently located right out our backdoor.

Road to the Championship

The Church of St. Mary Boys Senior Team captured the 2012 CYO Basketball Senior Championship defeating St. Matthew of Dix Hills 37-32. After going 9-1 in the regular season, the road to the championship went through St. Hedwig, St. James and St. William. Congratulations to Coach John Kiggins Sr., and Michael Broderick, Tom Gorman, Jon Kerby, John Patrick Kiggins, Michael Marciano, Martin Minardi, Patrick Pilch, Jack Salter, Joe Salter and Chris Samson.

The Tebow Trade: Fans Weigh In

Pros and cons of acquiring the former Heisman winner

Following the earlier and equally stunning news that future Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning would sign as a free agent with the Denver Broncos, Tebow, a Heisman Trophy winner, found himself on the trade block. The Jets swooped in and acquired the lefty, while surrendering two mid-round draft picks. So, what’s the early verdict?