There was a time when Rick Mercurio experienced the Cold War. It was real and there was tension. As a kid growing up on Long Island, the idea of being a lacrosse coach for Team […]
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Category: Sports History
Alum Michta wins another National Championship
She did it again. Sachem alum Maria Michta captured yet another National Championship in the racewalk Saturday morning at Sacremento State University. Michta, who graduated from Sachem 10 years ago this week, won her fifth […]
Sachem came to play at Empire Challenge
You might have shook your head, took a second look at the field and thought that you were watching a Sachem football game Wednesday night during the Empire Challenge. If it wasn’t Trent Crossan catching […]
Sachem alum Alec Sole drafted by Tampa Rays
Alec Sole figured he would be drafted this weekend. He received ample interest from clubs and scouts throughout his junior season at St. Louis University. And sure enough on Saturday afternoon Sole’s name flashed across […]
Sachem football rings in Long Island title
It’s the football season that never ends. Even the celebratory cake made for the Sachem football ring ceremony had that written on it. The Sachem football family gathered one more time to celebrate the 2013 […]
Miami updates Neal Heaton Tribute
The University of Miami recently updated the baseball tributes at Alex Rodriguez Park and Sachem alum Neal Heaton’s plaque is looking pretty nice in all its orange and green glory. Heaton is one of just […]
East sweeps North in Crowley Tournament, O’Donnell and Banfi earn scholarships
For the ninth straight season, the baseball programs in Sachem gathered Friday night for the annual Tim Crowley Memorial Tournament. Sachem East completed a tournament sweep as its team at every level defeated Sachem North. […]
Sabatelle, Shanahan inducted to Suffolk HOF
Sachem’s legacy was on full display Friday night during the 25th Annual induction of the Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame. Alums Tom Sabatelle and Doug Shanahan, along with former district interim administrator Nick Schroeder, […]