The legend grows! Matt DiStefano would be proud of this one. St. James Brewery is going to brew Dezy Strong Legends Ale on January 27. DiStefano, a Sachem alum, teacher and coach, died in 2020 […]
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Justin Napolitano Named NCAA Division II Preseason Defenseman of the Year
Sachem alum Justin Napolitano should have a big 2021 season. His 2020 season was cut short from the pandemic, but he’s back for one final year and was named NCAA Division II Preseason Defenseman of […]
Sachem Alum Jeff Wallner’s Film Nominated for Academy Award
Sachem is one step closer to having an alumnus win an Academy Award. For just the second time – to our knowledge – a Sachem alum has been nominated for an Oscar. Jeff Wallner, who […]
Vintage Mercurio Lax Video Shows Coaching Passion, Strategy
It’s amazing what social media can resurface. A vintage sideline video of Sachem lacrosse coaching legend Rick Mercurio popped up on the LacrosseIsland Facebook page last week and it brought up some great memories from […]
Rich Cimini Named New York State Sportswriter of the Year
Sachem alum Rich Cimini has been named New York State Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. Nominated and voted on by his peers, Cimini, who started his career writing for the […]
Cangero Talks Sachem Golf Moments in Farmingdale Q&A
Former Sachem golf coach George Cangero was recently featured in the “meet the coach” column by Farmingdale State where he coaches golf today. In his Q&A he talks about his experience at Sachem from 1999 […]
Barstool Fund Tabs Holbrook Bar as Latest Small Business to Support
There’s nothing more local than a neighborhood watering hole. Holbrook’s Backporch has been around for more than 50 years and owned by the same family for the last 14. Located on Grundy Avenue, the bar […]
Sachem Elementary Students Inspire, Anchor Toy Drive and Help Others
On Sunday, December 20, the Sachem community came together to donate toys and goods for families in need through the Sachem Toy Drive. Sachem students and sisters, Adriana and Charlotte Esposito, who attend Cayuga Elementary […]