Athletic Scholarships For MHS Seniors

Sixty-one graduates to play sports at universities nationwide

Once again, a significant number of senior athletes from Massapequa High School have committed to playing sports at colleges and universities throughout the United States.

So far, 61 student athletes have signed such letters of intent. Included among them are such Ivy League universities as Brown and Cornell, the prestigious United States Naval Academy and numerous other selective schools, including the University of Chicago, St. John’s University, Seton Hall, Adelphi and Catholic University of America.

Driving Towards County Titles

More wins for baseball, lacrosse squads

As playoff action moves into the final rounds, both the Massapequa High School boys’ baseball squad, boys’ lacrosse and girls’ lacrosse teams are aiming for Nassau County titles.

After enduring a rainout in their game against Baldwin, the Massapequa boys’ baseball squad took to the field on May 17 where they defeated Baldwin, 13-0. Jon Mulford pitched five shutout innings and James Ott drove in four runs to pace the Chiefs. However, a semifinal game was rained out. The Chiefs played again on Wednesday, May 23.

Solid Start For Playoff Season

Wins for lacrosse, softball squads

Playoff season is here and Massapequa High School athletic squads are continuing their winning ways.

The boys’ lacrosse squad has been undefeated in Conference I play and the opening round of the playoffs was no different as they breezed past Hicksville, 14-1. Ian Kirby, Brandon Savona, Paul Bentz, and Craig Berge all scored more than one goal, while Wyatt Russo and Joe Danaher took turns in the goalie area, keeping Hicksville shots out of the net. The Chiefs now advance to the semifinal round in a Tuesday, May 22 game against Port Washington.

Plainedge Honors Academic And Athletic Achievement

Plainedge High School recently held an awards ceremony to honor the academic, artistic and athletic achievements of its students in grades nine through 11.

“Tonight we honor the athletes and scholars who will lead Plainedge for the next few years,” Principal Robert Amster said in his opening speech. “Many students deserve awards and accolades, but all of you [here tonight] have demonstrated a high level of commitment and dedication for an extended period of time.”

Top Spot For Boys’ Baseball, Lacrosse Squads

MHS teams head into playoff action

The regular season of spring sports is at an end, and Massapequa High School sports squads are where they usually are – right at the top of the conference.

The boys’ baseball team has run away with the Conference AA-I conference crown. Going into the final games against Farmingdale, the Chiefs are sporting an 11-1 record in conference play and a 13-2 mark overall.

Massapequa Runners Score In RunNassau Series

Bradley Raxenberg of Woodbury scored his third overall win over the RunNassau Series, smoking the field at Eisenhower Park on April 28 with a 22:03 finish, 51 seconds in front of his nearest challenger.

Among the award winners were Nora Reade of Massapequa Park, who scored as the third woman in the 15-19 age group, and Howard Kestenbaum of Massapequa Park, who took home first place honors in the 85 and over age group.

Mighty Massapequa High School Squads On Top In Conference Play

The regular season for spring sports is winding to a close and Massapequa High School squads are heading into the home stretch in their usual winning fashion.

The mighty Massapequa Chiefs baseball squad remains on top of Conference AA-I play with an 8-1 record in league play and a 10-1 mark overall. Since losing a close one to Freeport on March 30, the Chiefs have both the offense and pitching and defense in gear. In recent action, they have taken two straight from Syosset, and three straight from conference rivals Baldwin. Ryan McCormick, Jon Mulford, and Rob Fitzpatrick have hurled winning games from the mound with Mulford allowing only one run on five hits in the 4-1 April 24 win over Baldwin.

Massapequa Mustang Registration Information

Football Registration

The dates for in-person registration for both flag and tackle football, which will be held on the second level of the Massapequa Mustangs equipment building, located in the rear of John J. Burns Park are Friday May 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday May 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cost for registration this season for both in-person and online for flag football, ages 5 and 6 is $75.

Register For Belmont Stakes 5K Run To Fight Prostate Cancer

Integrated Medical Foundation (IMF) invites the public to join the inaugural “Belmont Stakes Blue Ribbon 5K Run for Prostate Cancer” at Belmont Park on Sunday, June 3, at 7:15 p.m. This will be a 5K evening run through historic Belmont Park, ending at the actual finish line of the Belmont dirt track! This run is being held the weekend leading up to the Belmont Stakes, the third and final leg of the North American Triple Crown, and has the potential to do more to raise awareness of prostate cancer than any other Long Island event has ever done before.

Town Summer House League Ice Hockey Registration

If your child likes to play ice hockey, summer doesn’t mean the end of the season for Town of Oyster Bay youngsters; indoor Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center in Bethpage will provide the venue for the Summer House League Ice Hockey Program.

Registration will be held on Tuesday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 2, at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, in Bethpage Community Park, at Stewart and Cherry Avenues, from 6 to 9 p.m. Space is limited and registration will be done on a first-come, first-served basis for kids between the ages of seven and 13. If there are still openings after May 2, registration will be conducted in the recreation office at Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.