Manhasset Boys Varsity Track Wins Four Division Championships

On April 28 the Varsity Boys Track Team finished their league schedule with 13 wins and one loss. The team then entered its large meet invitational season with the Port Washington meet, St. Anthony’s, Seahawk meet and Divisions Championships on May 11.

The seniors have been led by David Knowles (captain), Tom Welsh, Esop Baek, Tiaka Nugba and Andrew Wong. David Knowles, a four-year starter, has a 4:32 mile, 10:30 (3200m), 10:16 (steeplechase) and 2:04 (800m). He won the Port mile, the Gold Coast mile and has anchored the 4 x 800 meter to the Division Championships. Tom Welsh has run 4:56 (mile) and 10:46 (3200m) this season for personal bests. Baek has been the top discus scorer (114’9”) and Nugba the top shotput scorer (419) All-Division.

‘Court of Champions’ Programs Update

Join in the fun on Friday, May 29 for the tennis “Craze” which comes to Manhasset High School. There will be a D.J. playing the latest hits while everyone has fun on the tennis courts playing drills and games, with lots of prizes.

Manhasset Defeats Chaminade 9-7

The Manhasset Lacrosse team defeated Chaminade 9-7 on Chaminade’s home turf last Tuesday, May 12. Conor English scored 5 goals; Jeff Molinari had 1 goal, 2 assists; Zach Koufakis scored 1 goal, 2 assists; Jeff Izzo and Kevin Heenan scored 1 goal each. Goalie Jack Meyer had 19 saves.

Saint Mary’s Summer Sports Camp Registration Under Way

Saint Mary’s College Preparatory High School, Manhasset, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for all summer camp programs for 2009. This year the programs include lacrosse, basketball, soccer and a kid’s all sport camp.
In today’s competitive arena, the staff at St. Mary’s understands that you have many choices when choosing the right camp for your child. St. Mary’s has an outstanding facility to provide the perfect place for your child to learn from experienced coaches and educators who have years of experience working with children. It is their mission to ensure that your child’s camp experience is a safe, positive, fun learning experience!

Adventures in Learning to Hold Third Annual Tennis Challenge June 6

Adventures in Learning is celebrating it 40th Anniversary this year. The program, which was established in 1969 as an educational enrichment program, has been dedicated to improving the lives of Manhasset/Great Neck children in need of after school care and instruction. To celebrate this very special anniversary, Adventures is planning the Third Annual Tennis Challenge at the Port Washington Yacht Club on Saturday, June 6, starting at 1 p.m. To accommodate all the participants during the tennis round robin, play will also be held on the courts of Manhasset Bay Yacht Club.

Back to Black: Bethpage State Park Preps for Return of U.S. Open

Preparations have long since been under way for the U.S. Open’s return to Bethpage State Park’s Black Course in Farmingdale this June.

At a May 4 Media Day press conference, United States Golf Association officials and local politicians praised U.S. Open organizers and offered information about the upcoming event.

MHS Girls Varsity Track Team Outstanding at Penn Relays

The Manhasset Girls Varsity Track Team competed at the Penn Relays on Thursday, April 23. The 4x100 relay won their race with a time of 51.65 seconds, second best all time in Manhasset history.
Olivia Amato led off with Devon Lawrence and Emily Easton running second and third respectively. Jasmine Blocker anchored. In the 4x400 relay, Emily Easton ran the lead off leg, and Olivia ran second. Kaela Sprotte ran a strong third leg, keeping the team close, and Jasmine brought the team back from fourth place to win it with a 58.6 split. Their time of 4:11.32 was also a second best all time for Manhasset.