This Week's Softball Top 10
1. Bay Shore (20-0)
With a 12-0 win over Central Islip on Thursday, Bay Shore got its 20th consecutive 20-win season – a state record. The Marauders outscored this week’s opponents, 37-1, defeating Sachem North, Northport and Central Islip. In total, Bay Shore has outscored its opponents 224-14, including 13 shutouts. Taylor McGowan has thrown two no-hitters and a perfect game.
2. East Islip (18-1)
An 11-1 victory over North Babylon on May 11 and a 10-6 win against Centereach on May 13 helped East Islip lock up the No. 2 seed in Suffolk Class AA.
3. East Meadow (14-1)
As the top seed in Nassau Class AA, the Jets earned a first-round bye and will host No. 8 Syosset in the quarterfinals. East Meadow, which competes in Nassau’s toughest division, has outscored opponents 102-15.
4. Kings Park (18-1)
The race for the top seed in Class A came down to the wire, but Kings Park beat Hauppauge, 4-3, in extra innings on Thursday and then defeated Huntington on Friday to clinch the top spot and the League V crown.
5. Hauppauge (17-2)
After beginning the year 14-0, Hauppauge is just 3-2 in its last five games, losing 1-0 to Eastport-South Manor and 4-3 to Kings Park. But a 10-5 non-league victory over Commack on May 8 proves the Eagles are still a force to be reckoned with.
6. Floral Park (16-4)
The Knights, who got the top seed in Nassau Class A, advanced to the second round with a 12-0 win over West Hempstead on Friday. Samantha Giovaniello struck out 13 in a five-inning one-hitter and went 3-for-4 with a grand slam. They’ll face ninth-seeded Bethpage.
7. Seaford (19-2)
Erika Nogan pitched a two-hitter with seven strikeouts in an 8-0 win over Lynbrook to send the second-seeded Vikings to the quarterfinals of the Class A playoffs. Freshman third baseman Lindsay Montemarano hit her eighth home run in the contest. Seaford will face No. 10 Clarke.
8. Commack (17-3)
Although Commack lost twice in its last five games, a combination of strong pitching from Michele Andrews and Annie Iacopelli, and good sticks should make the Cougars formidable in the playoffs.
9. St. Anthony’s (17-1)
Marilyn Freeman had four RBIs and Amanda LaRocca struck out nine to earn a 10-0 win over St. Mary’s and give the Friars their first undefeated CHSAA season in school history. St. Anthony’s loss was a 1-0 defeat to Kings Park on April 18. Freshman starter Michelle Carbone was 13-1 and had a no-hitter this season.
10. Carey (12-5)
The Seahawks finished the regular season with a 3-2 win over defending Class AA champion Long Beach and took second place in Conference AA-I. Carey, which had a first-round bye, will host No. 7 Massapequa in the quarterfinals.
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