The Bulldogs Junior Varsity Football team opened up with a nice win against the Jericho Jayhawks 36-18. The offense did a great job moving the chains and gaining yards all game. The Bulldogs struck first, driving from their own 20-yard line and finished the opening drive with a 10-yard touchdown run by Anthony Pascalli. Ryan McAdam's extra point attempt was blocked. The Bulldogs second drive was another fluid offensive series as the Dawgs drove straight down the field and capped off with another touchdown run by Anthony Pascalli. The 2-point conversion failed. Bryan Verbitsky had a 40-yard touchdown run and Anthony Pascalli ran the ball in for the 2-point conversion. Anthony Wrightington came up big for the defense with a 40-yard fumble recovery for the score. Pascalli ran for the 2-point conversion, which gave the Bulldogs a 28-6 lead at the end of the first half. Anthony Ciaramitaro did an outstanding job commanding the offense and leading the Bulldogs to their first win. In the second half, Anthony Wrightington caught a fullback screen pass from Anthony Ciaramitaro and ran it in for a 40-yard touchdown run. Ciaramitaro ran for a successful 2-point conversion try, which put the game away for the Dawgs. Overall, the game was well-played and dominated from start to finish for Island Trees.

The Boys' Varsity Soccer team for 2006 is coming off an impressive playoff run from 2005. They are poised and ready to carry on the rich tradition of playoff soccer at Island Trees. The Bulldogs are in League 3 with Seaford, Hewlett, Floral Park, Lawrence, Carle Place and Great Neck South. The outlook to return to the playoffs looks good. Returning players include seniors Mike Annarella, Matt Brownstone, John Carey, Matt Cohen, Chris Enders, Dan Fazio, Byron Foong, Paul Manganiello, Kevin Marksteiner, Nick O'Brien, John Pascale and Kyle Riegel. The team also returns juniors Matt D'Albenzio and Tom Willoughby and Sophomore Stephan Barea. To follow the Bulldogs season and all of Nassau County soccer, log on to www.lisoccer.org.

The Boys' Junior Varsity Soccer team defeated East Meadow by the score of 3-2. Eric Fazio's tenacious play led to his first goal of the season. Yovani Cruz scored on a header to give the Bulldogs a 2-0 halftime lead. The Jets, however, fought back to tie the game midway through the second half. With 10 minutes remaining, Jaime Sierra's extraordinary effort down the left wing, led to his game winning goal. That gave the Bulldogs a win in their season opener.

The Girls' Varsity Soccer team has jumped off to a great start. With 16 players returning, led by Captains Meg Davis, Sarah Burleson and Kristen Walsh, the Lady Dogs have a 3-0 record. After playing scrimmages against Bethpage and Jericho to get prepared for the season, the Lady Dogs went up against previous champion (County and State) Cold Spring Harbor. They came out with a 2-0 victory. Alison Gronenthal scored on an assist by Ashley Moore and Kristen Walsh scored on an assist from Meg Davis. The defense of Sarah Burleson, Kristen Burgos, Stephanie Kaiser and Meg Carey played tenacious, turning back any scoring opportunities. In their first league contest, the Ladies faced Valley Stream Central. Once again, Alison Gronenthal started the scoring on a through pass from Renee Balvin. They won 6-0. Goal scorers were Gronenthal (3), Balvin (2) and Nichole Coradini. Once again the defense was sharp. The next game was against Valley Stream South, the team they defeated 1-0 in the semifinals last year. Needless to say, the Ladies were pumped up. They came out strong and in the second minute, Ashley Moore took a pass from Meg Davis, turned around and put it in the net. Four minutes later, Sarah Burleson cranked one in from 35 yards out. One minute later Moore scored again to make it 3-0. The rest was history. The defense held VSS scoreless. In the second half, Meg Carey put in a shot to make it 4-0. Both Coaches Goldberg and Schneider are confident that the team will keep its winning ways. However, both coaches feel the Lady Dogs have not yet reached their potential. They are a young team (10 sophomores) and are still learning. They feel the best is yet to come.

The Girls JV Soccer team defeated Valley Stream Central by a score of 6-0. Briana Meehan and Kaitlynn VanAlst both had two goals. Jesse Ciserano and Jessica Beissel both had one goal each. Marissa Sciacca and Jesse Ciserano both played well in defense. The team then defeated Valley Stream South 2-1. Goals were scored by Jess Beissel and Sylvana Rivera. Great defensive playing by Marissa Sciacca, Val LaSala and Danielle Hastings.

The Varsity Volleyball team started off the season on the right foot by defeating New Hyde Park 3-1. Kristin Vesely did an outstanding job setting Catie Hollett, who had 14 kills. Jen Abramowski kept points alive by coming up with terrific digs all match long.

The Girls' Junior Varsity Volleyball team defeated New Hyde Park by a score of 3-1. Leading the charge for the Lady Dawgs was Jackie Kupfer, Lisa Barenzano, Danielle Doller, Michelle Giordano, Laura Benvenuto and Alyssa Ambrosio.