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Ryan Henry Joins Professional Ranks With New York Rise
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. -- Villanova softball alumna Ryan Henry has broken into the professional ranks, signing a contract with the New York Rise of the Association of Fastpitch Professionals. "I'm really grateful to be playing, it's so cool to be getting back into softball which is something I never thought...
Town of Oyster Bay Completes Major Sports Field Upgrade at Haypath Park in Plainview
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Lou Imbroto, Town Clerk Richard LaMarca and Tax Receiver Jeffrey Pravato announce the competition of baseball field improvements at Haypath Park in Plainview. The Town of Oyster Bay upgraded the natural surface infield to a synthetic turf playing area. “These important upgrades enhance...
Lloyd Frazier Memorial Golf & Tennis Outing Honoring Steven Frazier July 15
Steven Frazier grew up inside McDonald’s. As the child of a McDonald’s Owner/Operator, Steve looked up to his dad and saw how hard he worked to run his businesses, feed his community, and support his family. Steve’s dad, Lloyd Frazier was a hero to Steven—and to many. In 2001, One of Lloyd’s restaurants, located on Greenwich and Chambers Streets in Lower Manhattan, stood a few feet away from the destruction of the terrorist attacks on 9/11. Steven recalls how his dad heroically saved the lives of two first responders that day. For days and weeks after, police officers, fire fighters, and paramedics found refuge in Lloyd’s restaurant, which earned the nickname “Hotel McDonalds.” Ultimately, Lloyd served 700,000 free meals to Ground Zero fire fighters, police officers and rescue workers.
The 'Next' Stop for Top Marathoner is Big A's Brooklyn
Most Thoroughbreds do not race beyond a 1 1/4 miles. Then there's Michael Foster's Next . When the 6-year-old Not This Time gelding runs July 5 in the $200,000 Brooklyn Stakes (G2) at 1 3/8 miles, it will mark the first time in nearly two years that he will be running at a distance less than 1 1/2 miles.
Belmont Surface to Mirror Spa; Winter Racing on Tapeta
The New York Racing Association provided a window into the future of downstate racing July 1 when it announced that the main dirt track at the new Belmont Park will mirror the surfaces at Saratoga Race Course and that winter racing will be conducted for approximately three months on a new all-weather track when the Elmont, N.Y., facility reopens in 2026.
Military Veterans Enjoy Taking the Ice During Session Hosted by Islanders
Jason Brandle was on the bench in anticipation on Wednesday evening, lacing up his skates for the first time in 30 years and looking forward to playing a little puck. “I’m super excited. Twenty-three years in the army, and my wife still told me to be careful,” Brandle said with a smile.
“Swing for Hope” golf outing raises $180K for The Safe Center
The Safe Center, a Bethpage-based victim service organization, raised $180,000 at its annual “Swing For Hope” golf outing. The event, held on Monday, June 10 at the Brookville Country Club in Glen Head, was chaired by Adam Dejak, TSCLI board member and national director of residential lending at Popular Bank. The fundraising outing was held to support victims and survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking and interpersonal abuse on Long Island.
Mets Daily Prospect Report, 7/1/24: Morbed all over them
BUFFALO 8, SYRACUSE 3 (BOX) Syracuse was down, tied the game in the eighth, then had a disastrous eighth inning where they gave up five runs en route to the loss. Wilkin Ramos was the primary culprite, but an error from Brett Baty at second base exacerbated things. Blade Tidwell had another middling start, striking out seven but walking five and giving up three runs without finishing the fifth inning.
Walsh Celebrates POB Girls’ Flag Football State Championship Win
Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh joined the Plainview-Old Bethpage Board of Education and Central Administration to celebrate the Girls Flag Football Team, who recently won the New York State Championship. The last time a Plainview-Old Bethpage Team took a State Championship was in 1983 for Boys’ Soccer, making this win an even more tremendous accomplishment for the district. Councilwoman Walsh commended the team’s amazing athleticism and camaraderie on the field, and also thanked coaches Mr. Abramowitz, Mr. Tomasulo, Ms. Ho, and Mr. Gurney for all they did to make this win possible. New York State Senator Steve Rhoads, Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz, and Nassau County Legislator Arnie Drucker were also in attendance.
Get to Know Your Orange Man: #33 DL, Caden Brown
It’s time to start preparing for the 2024 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces to kick off the Fran Brown Era. Name: Caden Brown. Position: Defensive Line.
Connecticut Sweeps Select Side Tourney in NY
Part of the resurgence of HS all-star and select-side tournaments took place in late June in New York. Teams from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, both boys and girls, converged on Glover Field in Pelham, NY for a on-day event. The idea of the tournament was to give...
Hofstra Welcomes Back Jamie Franco As Head Wrestling Coach
Hempstead, NY - Hofstra wrestling alumnus and former associate head coach Jamie Franco returns to the University as he was named the program's 13th head wrestling coach on July 1, 2024, it was announced by Hofstra Vice President and Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. Franco, a three-time NCAA Championship qualifier, served on the staff from 2016 to 2023, including the final two seasons as the associate head coach.
Class of 2026 four-star Josh Powell talks Kansas interest, updates recruitment at CHSAA showcase
By CHARLIE PARENT NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — Josh Powell, a four-star guard in the class of 2026, starred at this past weekend’s CHSAA June Showcase at Iona Prep, averaging around 17 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists across three games for Archbishop Molloy. Powell, who plays up an age for Wiz Kids 17U on the Adidas 3SSB circuit, brings a unique blend of physicality and perimeter scoring, excelling at getting to his spots in the mid-range game and walling off the inside on defense with his frame. “I’m a six five guard, strong, physical guard that can get to my spots,” he said. “I play a lot in the mid-range game, pulling up into my spots. And then I can shoot the ball at a high level, the so the three ball and everything, I can shoot wherever on the court. I get to the rim and I play hard. I play physical defense, I’m a dog on defense and [overall] just an all around on the three-level scorer.” Powell’s been known as a prolific scorer in his first two years of CHSAA play, but it’s the intangibles and rebounding that stuck out the most this weekend. “Everybody can score. Everybody can find somebody that can average 20 now in college,” he said. “So I have to try to do other things that separates myself from any other high school recruit. I know if I’m rebounding at a high level, just as I’m scoring, coaches will want that even more. Anytime I see the ball go up, I just crash the boards and get as many rebounds as I can.” Since the NCAA Contact Period opened up on June 15, Powell has heard from a whole host of schools, including Kansas, Miami, Mississippi State (offer), Illinois (offer), Seton Hall, UAlbany (offer), Marist (offer), Quinnipiac, Le Moyne, Kent State, George Washington and UCSB, among others. He has an unofficial visit with Seton Hall in the works, most likely for sometime within this week. Powell broke down his early options to ZAGSBLOG: Kansas: “Coach Norm Roberts called me on June 15. He was telling me how he’s seen me play out at Adidas, and he loved my game and how hard I play. He’s [Roberts] really familiar with the New York area, having coached at St. John’s and he really loves strong, New York City tough, guards. “There’s not even much to think about with a school like that. It’s a high major Blue Blood and a great school.” Seton Hall: “I talked with them for over 30 minutes after the game [Sunday]. Coach [Rasheen] Davis is a cool guy. He was telling me about the recruitment process. I know they play in the Big East with a lot of other great teams like St. John’s and UConn, so they definitely play good competition.” Miami: “I’ve spoke to coach Jim Larrañaga before but this was the first time he’s really contacted me personally. He texts me every two-or-three days. He’s cool, he’s been there [Miami] for a very long time and he used to go to Molloy too, so we always talk about that.” Mississippi State: “It’s been good. They always contact me and my AAU coach, so they’re good and I really like the [staff] they have.” Illinois: “Again, they contacted me and my AAU coach. They’re fanbase is crazy, though, they always text me on Twitter.” While high major schools are after Powell, he’s still keeping all doors open, building longstanding relationships with schools like Albany and Marist, who come to nearly all his games. In terms of securing offers from the high majors like Miami and Kansas, Powell knows he just needs to keep making the right plays and play at a high octane. “I think it’s just about continuing to play at a high level and play the right way,” he said. “I still have another year to play 17U and show these coaches that I can compete at a high level, I think that’s what will separate myself. So just doing that, keep playing my game and not forcing anything. I think I will eventually get the offers if I keep doing those things.” Follow Charlie on Twitter Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter Follow ZAGSBLOGHoops on Instagram And Like ZAGS on Facebook.
Jamie Franco Named Hofstra's Head Coach
The first day of July marked a new beginning for Hofstra’s wrestling team as they announced their new head coach. Hofstra fans don’t need an introduction as it is a familiar face - Jamie Franco. Franco, a Hofstra alum, returns to the team after spending the 2023-24 season on the Columbia coaching staff.
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