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Another sport, another title match between St. Anthony's and Chaminade

St. Anthony's John D'Alessandro during the championship singles

Photo credit: Patrick E. McCarthy

Getting tired of CHSAA finals between St. Anthony’s and Chaminade? Too bad. The two rivals will go head-to-head in a championship match in a seventh varsity sport this season on Monday, when they square off in the CHSAA tennis final at Hofstra. St. Anthony’s, the No. 1 seed led by defending CHSAA singles champion John D'Alessandro, went undefeated in league play and knocked off No. 4 Kellenberg...

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Three LIers named All-Americans

Brentwood's Jonathan Interiano dribbles the ball into the

Photo credit: George A. Faella

South Side’s Mark Romanowski and Brentwood’s Jeffrey Medina and Jonathan Interiano were named All-Americans by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America last week. Romanowski and Medina were among just eight defenders from around the country to earn the honor.

Romanowski constantly man-marked the opposing team’s best player while playing centerback. A four-year starter and two-year...

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Recap: Brentwood boys soccer

Brentwood's Ever Torres, left, celebrates his goal. (Nov.

Photo credit: Adrian Kraus

Brentwood is trying to go 23-0 and win a state Class AA title for the second time in three seasons, but so far it's not going well.

Brentwood trails 2-0 at the half. The Indians came in having allowed one goal in the last 12 games.

Jeff Greblick scored off a pass from David Verdis with 5:30 left in the first half. Greblick then hit the post and Verdis scored on the rebound 40 seconds...

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Recap: Jericho wins Class A State Championship

Jericho's Harrison Rieber plays a ball off his

Photo credit: James Escher

Live here at Middletown High School once again as Jericho (19-1-1) goes for it's second consecutive Class A state championship. To do so, the Jayhawks will have to get past Section I's Port Chester (19-1-2).

Jericho had a dominating performance in the semifinals, defeating Williamsville East 4-2. But there was one area of concern: this was the first time all year that the Jayhawks have allowed...

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Port Jefferson wins state boys soccer title

Port Jefferson's Vincent Antonelli embraces teammate Blake Bohlen

Photo credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Port Jefferson finished the season undefeated and won the Class C title.

Read below for a recap of the title game:

Port Jefferson (19-0) has been waiting for this day since last summer. The Royals with a senior-laden team that return all starters are all about repeating as state Class C champions.

They get the chance this morning against Lansing (20-0), which has outscored opponents...

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Live blog: Mattituck boys soccer in state semis

Mattituck's David Burkhardt heads the ball against Center

Photo credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Live at Middletown High School as Mattituck (16-3-1) gies up against Section V's Livonia (19-0-1) in the state Class B semifinals. The Tuckers won a hard-fought Regional game 5-4 to get to this point. Senior David Burkhardt led the way with three goals and two assists. The game will begin at 1:45 p.m. Stay tuned for updates.

Wow! David Burkhardt scores 38 seconds into the game to give Mattituck...

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Live blog: Brentwood boys soccer

Brentwood's Johnathan Interiano (19) celebrates after scoring the

Photo credit: Christopher Pasatieri

After winning five games in six days, Brentwood is well rested. At least for the Indians based on what has occured recently. The Indians had Thursday and Friday off and will play Webster Schroeder in the state Class AA semifinals. Webster Schroeder lost in the state finals last season to Hicksville.

Brentwood is 21-0 and ranked No. 2 in the country in the NSCAA rankings. Ever Torres, who enterted...

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LIVE BLOG: Jericho wins 4-2

Jericho's Derek Medolla, left, is pressured from behind

Photo credit: Adrian Kraus

Live at Middletown High School as Jericho (18-1-1) goes for its second consecutive state Class A championship. The Jayhawks are facing Williamsville East (19-0-0) of Section VI today in the semifinals.

Derek Medolla scores off a cross from Drew Shuman to give Jericho a 1-0 lead with 20:45 left in the first half.

Brandon Schick scores on a breakaway to tie the game with 7:16 left.

Brandon...

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Boys soccer schedule

Chaminade High School #10 Kevin Mercadante, right, heads

Photo credit: James Escher

Tuesday November 13

Class B Southeast Regional Finals at DIamond in the Pines

Mattituck vs. Spackenkill  (Sec. IX), 5 p.m.

Class C Southeast Regional Finals at DIamond in the Pines

Port Jefferson vs. Rhineback (Sec. IX), 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday November 14

Class AA Long Island championship/Southeast Regional Finals at Dowling Sports Complex

Brentwood...

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Brentwood makes it five straight titles

Brentwood's Kevin Diaz reacts after scoring the winning

Photo credit: Alan J Schaefer

Ron Eden has been going to practice for three months and has never run into Kevin Diaz before practice. This afternoon Eden saw Diaz walking with his full soccer uniform and asked him where he was going.

Diaz said he was on his way to get a ride to Brentwood before the Suffolk Class AA finals. Eden gave him a ride and told him since he took a ride in his car, Diaz had to score the winner today...

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