Longwood finishes atop winter's Big 10

Longwood's Patrick Jennings loses his head gear duing his match... — Longwood's Patrick Jennings loses his head gear duing his match with Minisink Valley's Kyle Diesel during the NYS Wrestling tournament in Albany NY. (Feb. 26, 2011) Credit: Pat Orr

By GREGG SARRAgregg.sarra@newsday.comMarch 29, 2011

1. LONGWOOD WRESTLING

Longwood confirmed its number one ranking as the Lions won the Suffolk Division I tournament for the first time since 1997. Longwood dominated the tournament with 10 all county wrestlers including champions Nicky Hall (145 pounds) and Patrick Jennings (160). Hall (fourth), Patrick Jennings (fourth), and Corey Rasheed (fifth) earned all-state honors at the intersectional tournament in Albany. Longwood has not lost a dual meet since 2008 and finished the season with a 58 dual-meet winning streak.

2. LONG ISLAND LUTHERAN BOYS BASKETBALL

It was another great season behind senior Achraf Yacoubou, who was shared the Mr. Basketball in New York crown with Mount Vernon's Jabarie Hinds. The IPPSAL champs also captured the state Class A Federation title with a convincing win over then-undefeated St. Mary's.

3. EAST ISLIP BOYS BOWLING

After a season of complete dominance, East Islip fell short in states, finishing fourth - 213 pins behind champion South Colonie. The Redmen completed an undefeated league season and won the Suffolk title. All five East Islip starters, led by Bobby Martin's 223, finished in the top 12 for high average in Suffolk.

4. EAST ISLIP GIRLS BOWLING

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The Redmen came up short in their quest for another state title but rallied to take third. East Islip had captured its first Suffolk title since 2008 with a record 6,428 pinfall in counties. The team was led by Lena Sorrentino (209.7), Tara Ernst (204.4), Nancy Baione (200.2) and Kelsey Fryer (194), each of whom was among the top 10 averages in Suffolk.

5. ST. MARY'S BOYS BASKETBALL

The Gaels, led by Chavaughn Lewis and Charles McCann missed perfection by one game. The Gaels, the state CHSAA champions, finished 29-1 after losing to LI Lutheran in the state Federation Class A championship.

6. ST. ANTHONY'S GIRLS BASKETBALL

The Friars' great season came to an end in heartbreaking fashion in the state CHSAA Class AA semifinals. They led Nazareth, ranked No. 10 in the country by USA Today, 44-42 with nine seconds left and lost 46-44. The Friars won their first CHSAA championship since 1988 and finished undefeated in the league.

7. WARD MELVILLE GIRLS FENCING

Ward Melville won the Suffolk title for the 10th straight undefeated season. Laura Barger and Alexa Rohan each went 3-0 in sabre to lead Ward Melville (15-0) over Great Neck South for their 10th straight Long Island title.

8. WARD MELVILLE BOYS FENCING

Ward Melville won the Suffolk title for the fifth straight undefeated season. The Patriots beat Oyster Bay for the Long Island Championship as Scott Vaeth went 3-0 in sabre. It was their fifth straight Long Island crown.

9. LONG BEACH ICE HOCKEY

In its first year in the Suffolk league, Long Beach emerged as a champion, defeating Connetquot/Sayville, 7-3 and 4-2, in the finals. Goalie Harris Pittinsky was named MVP. This is Long Beach's first title since 2008 when it was in the Nassau league.

10. LONG ISLAND LUTHERAN GIRLS BASKETBALL

The Crusaders captured the state Class B Federation title with a 59-57 win over Irvington in Albany. The Crusaders outscored Irvington, 25-9, in the fourth quarter led by Paige Kriftcher for the wild comeback win.

On the outside looking in: St. John the Baptist girls basketball, Plainview JFK girls gymnastics, Harborfields boys basketball, St. Anthony's boys swimming.

BOYS BASKETBALL

1. Long Island Lutheran (23-4)

2. St. Mary's (29-1)

3. Harborfields (21-3)

4. Half Hollow Hills West (18-6)

5. Elmont (18-3)

6. Baldwin (16-4)

7. West Babylon (18-4)

8. Manhasset (19-3)

9. Longwood (18-3)

10. Friends Academy (17-4)

DUAL MEET WRESTLING