Sachem East senior Drew Alfano recently returned stateside after a nine-day trip to Queensland, Australia to compete in the Down Under International Games. Competing against student-athletes from across the world, Alfano took home a silver […]
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Sachem’s John Salica to swim at Adelphi
Sachem North’s John Salica has committed to swim at Adelphi University. Salica cited Adelphi’s proximity to his hometown and the Panthers’ competitive swim team as the main reasons for his selection. “During my recruiting visit […]
Mercurio coaching Russians at World Games
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 […]
Kirchner earns Cortland’s Red Letter Award
Sachem alum Joe Kirchner was honored with the Red Letter Award at Cortland State this spring, as announced in a YouTube video by Red Dragons football coach Dan MacNeill. The award, similar to Sachem’s Black […]
Sachem East end-of-season lax awards
The following Sachem East lacrosse post-season awards notes just came in … Joe Licata received All-Division and All-County honors at midfield Mike Bollinger received All-Division for goal Jason DeBenedictis received All-Division and All-County honors at […]
Pandolf named D-II Midfielder of the Year
Sachem alum Jessica Pandolf was named Division II Midfielder of the Year by the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association last month for the second straight season. The redshirt-junior at Lock Haven University scored 79 goals […]
Belz to play volleyball at Concordia
Sachem East’s Cassie Belz committed to play Division II volleyball at Concordia. Citing proximity to Long Island, Belz picked the small school to further her abilities in volleyball, but also study early childhood education. She […]
Sachem’s Hoffer committs to UNC lacrosse
Sachem North incoming junior Madison Hoffer instantly became a marquee lacrosse prospect when she verbally committed to play at the University of North Carolina last month. Sporting a winners mentality, Hoffer chose North Carolina because […]