Tennis Team to Play in State Finals

Massapequa’s Girls Tennis Team, coached by Mike Pavlides (pictured), had a successful season. Samantha Gann, the #4 seed, reached the semifinals in singles and earned All-County and All-State honors for the third consecutive year. The doubles team of Jessica Sickles and Megan Tamborino reached the semifinals, defeating the #4 seed from Port Washington in the Quarterfinals, and also earning All-County and All-State honors. The partners lost in the semifinals to the eventual County Champs; however, they defeated Manhasset in the consolation match, which qualified them for the state finals. Congratulations to the team. Photo provided by Syntax Communication

MHS Volleyball Dynasty Rolls On

Lady Chiefs Take County Title, Then Fall to Ward Melville

The football seasons for both Massapequa and Plainedge high schools ended in disappointment, but the Massapequa High School girls’ volleyball dynasty rolled on to another county title.

On Nov. 9, the Lady Chiefs won their 10th consecutive Nassau County title, defeating Long Beach three games to one. The Lady Chiefs won the first two games, 25-21 and 25-23, only to see Long Beach battle back and take the next two matches, 25-21 and 26-24. However, led by star setter Katie Bryson, Massapequa stormed back to win the final match and the title, 25-20.

Braves Romp Through Baseball Heaven Tourney

The 13U Long Island Braves became the Columbus Day Wood Bat Tournament Champions by defeating the Long Island Explosion in the finals at Baseball Heaven in Yaphank.

The Braves compiled an impressive 6-0 tournament record over the entire weekend of play.

The Braves are scheduled to compete in the upcoming Fall Brawl Tournament at the Diamond Nation Sports Complex in Flemington, NJ.

Cross Country Team Competes in North Carolina

Members of the Massapequa High School – Main Campus Varsity Girls Cross Country Team, under the coaching skills of Mike Lisa, had the opportunity to expand their horizons and make Massapequa famous down south when they participated in the Great American Cross Country Festival. The competition featured some of the finest teams from across the United States. The Lady Chiefs left a lasting impression at the festival, finishing fifth overall in the Girls Seeded Invitational Race. Senior Emily Marchini won the race with a time of 18:36, the fastest time of any Massapequa Cross Country athlete in two decades. Team members who attended the trip (pictured) are Nicole Boylan, Amanda Schmidt, Tatum Heath, Caitlyn Krug, Courtney McMillan, Julianne Licari, Emily Marchini, Melinda Reid, Lisa Knoph, Shannon McBrien, Whitney Smith, Kerry Ryan and Kelly Burke. Photo provided by Syntax Communication

Plainedge Roars Into First Place Tie

Offensive Fireworks Give Red Devils a Comeback Win

It was the biggest game of the year for the Plainedge High School football squad. And the Red Devils did not disappoint, traveling to Lynbrook to topple the previously unbeaten squad by a 42-35 margin.

The win puts Plainedge in a first-place tie with Lynbrook in Conference III play. Plainedge now sports a 7-1 regular season record.

Local Runners Score In 5K Run

John Daly of North Massapequa scored in 21st place overall and first place in the 50-54 age group to lead a large contingent of runners from the Massapequas and Amityville in the 26th annual Oyster Bay Town Supervisor’s Oyster Festival 5 Kilometer Run, held on the roads of Oyster Bay hamlet on October 17. John crossed the finish line in 18 minutes, 23 seconds.

Chiefs Celebrate Homecoming With Big Win

Plainedge Rolls On; Take On Lynbrook for First Place Battle

Last Saturday was Homecoming 2009 at Massapequa High School and the football Chiefs celebrated the occasion in grand fashion by defeating Herricks, 32-0.

The Chiefs relied on the running game to grind out a 14-0 halftime advantage before blowing the game open in the second quarter. As usual, Kenny Fundus was the running star, rushing for 221 yards on 23 attempts with two touchdowns.

Soccer Squad Wins Lehigh Tournament

The Massapequa U14 D’feeters recently brought home the First-Place trophy in the Western Lehigh Columbus Day Weekend tournament.

The team won all four games in shutouts thanks to the hard work of goalie Cameo Tietje.

Congratulations on this great accomplishment to coach Ralph Tietje, assistant coach Helen Fishman and assistant coach Dan Watson.

Massapequa Chiefs Suffer First Loss; Plainedge Bounces Back

The Massapequa Chiefs’ undefeated season came to a crashing halt last Saturday as Farmingdale High School won a convincing home game over the Chiefs by a 34-7 margin.

The loss drops Massapequa to 5-1, still good enough for a first-place tie with Freeport and East Meadow in Conference I play.

Throwing Strikes and Winning Awards

Plainedge High School’s 2009 Varsity Softball Team, which was coached by Jason McGowan and assistant coach Tara Kalberer, has been named a 2008-2009 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-Academic Team.

The team was considered for this honor based on the athletes’ unweighted cumulative grade point average of 3.7, an average that ranked them highest among other New York State schools considered for the award.