The new season has begun and the Viking's boys' varsity soccer team has picked up where it left off last year by starting a new winning streak. After a successful scrimmage against Valley Stream North, the team opened the season with a solid 2-0 win over Great Neck South. Led by last year's leading scorer, Captain Robbie Grabher, who posted both goals, the team showed a fine defensive posture and All-County goalie Tucker Morgan showed why he earned that honor by repelling all efforts. Returning players Zach Venditto, Brandon Robilotti, Matt Kelly, Frank Galluzzo, Jon Pavlica, Keith Salerno, Chris Frey, Andy Lazarow (2 assists), Alex Lieberman-Cribbins, and Charlie Vasiento all contributed to the winning effort. This core of veterans is bolstered by rookies Chris Dellavecchia, Alex Bouganim, Jeff Breifel, Peter Filippi, Kyle Henry, Brian Leigh, Dan O'Connor, and Anthony Mendez-Cortes. Having proven its ability last season with an 8-3-3 winning record, the team earned the honor to move up a division. They have set their goals high this year and want to make the playoffs for the first time in quite a few years. Along the way, a conference championship would be nice. With so many returning players, the team's confidence is high. Early indications are positive and the team has shown Coach Hintz a desire to work hard and continually improve. With all this going for them, it would seem clear that good things lie in the near future for Vikings Soccer.
North Shore field hockey, a Class B team, is looking for a repeat winning season this fall. With the return of eight seniors, Elizabeth Cottell, Monique Montagnese, Jennifer DiLeo, Lauren Koslow, Ashley Janelli, Kaela McGilloway, Megan Scott and Sara Micelotta, the Vikings will have strong leadership on and off the field. Five juniors and four sophomores have joined the 2007 squad in hopes of contributing to the team's success. The Vikings opened on Tuesday Sept. 11 against Friends Academy. Going into the season, the NS Vikings are seeded #2 behind Garden City in Conference One.
After an incredible run (16-0) through Conference III last year, the Lady Vikings of North Shore have moved up to compete in Conference II this year. This year's varsity tennis team will be competing against tennis powerhouses Great Neck North, Great Neck South, Manhasset, Herricks, Cold Spring Harbor, Locust Valley and Wheatley . To get ready for the upcoming season, many of the athletes trained during the summer months to refine their tennis skills. With only two players missing from last year's lineup, the outlook looks bright. Captains and seniors Kristen Reynolds, Amanda Horowitz, Ariel Felix, and Jaclyn Batel bring at least two years of varsity experience to the team. The first home match was Monday, Sept. 10 against Herricks.
The North Shore women's cross-country team is returning better than ever. After an undefeated season and a County B Championship in 2006, the team is looking to repeat and better their overall position in NY State. The team has grown in number to 17 athletes. Leading the way is sophomore Brianna Welch, who is looking to defend her overall Nassau County title and earn All-State honors for the fourth consecutive year. Other outstanding returnees include senior Debbie Gilbert, juniors Kasia Staniaszek and Marisa Dussel, and sophomore Charlotte Manogue. They all have been training throughout the summer and are better than ever. This year the new additions to the team have added the extra depth that will certainly make this season a special one. They include junior Thea Lange, sophomore Heather Magnuson and freshman Danielle Muoio. The team's first competition will be at Van Cortland Park in the Bronx.
North Shore varsity women's soccer had a wonderful 2006 season, with a record of 11-2-1. The team emerged from Conference VI as Conference Champions. North Shore lost 12 seniors, but it still has its defense of Erin Tornatore, Devon Comito, Madison Martinez, Maggie Drowica and Sarah Baum. The midfield is still intact with Lauren Beyer and Laura Cvikevich. The offense is ever-changing: Alex Welch, Lauren Berglin and Danielle Dilenia are back and ready to roll. Christina Convey will be moved up to fill the midfield spot and players included Amanda Sobhy, Sam Grabher, Jen Melger, Jessica Pickering, Alyssa DiGiovanni and Josephine Netch. Justyne Passarelli (All-County Goalkeeper) will be between the uprights with Alexis Kianofsky. This season there is a new alignment and North Shore was placed in Conference AIII with Lawrence, Clarke, Lynbrook, Division, Oyster Bay and Hewlett Schools. The North Shore girls soccer team shows Viking spirit in every game they play.