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Plainedge Roars Into First Place Tie

Written by Joe Scotchie Friday, 06 November 2009 00:00

Offensive Fireworks Give Red Devils a Comeback Win

It was the biggest game of the year for the Plainedge High School football squad. And the Red Devils did not disappoint, traveling to Lynbrook to topple the previously unbeaten squad by a 42-35 margin.

The win puts Plainedge in a first-place tie with Lynbrook in Conference III play. Plainedge now sports a 7-1 regular season record.

 

Local Runners Score In 5K Run

Friday, 06 November 2009 00:00

John Daly of North Massapequa scored in 21st place overall and first place in the 50-54 age group to lead a large contingent of runners from the Massapequas and Amityville in the 26th annual Oyster Bay Town Supervisor’s Oyster Festival 5 Kilometer Run, held on the roads of Oyster Bay hamlet on October 17. John crossed the finish line in 18 minutes, 23 seconds.

 

Chiefs Celebrate Homecoming With Big Win

Written by Joe Scotchie Friday, 30 October 2009 00:00

Plainedge Rolls On; Take On Lynbrook for First Place Battle

Last Saturday was Homecoming 2009 at Massapequa High School and the football Chiefs celebrated the occasion in grand fashion by defeating Herricks, 32-0.

The Chiefs relied on the running game to grind out a 14-0 halftime advantage before blowing the game open in the second quarter. As usual, Kenny Fundus was the running star, rushing for 221 yards on 23 attempts with two touchdowns.

 

Soccer Squad Wins Lehigh Tournament

Friday, 23 October 2009 00:00

The Massapequa U14 D’feeters recently brought home the First-Place trophy in the Western Lehigh Columbus Day Weekend tournament.

The team won all four games in shutouts thanks to the hard work of goalie Cameo Tietje.

Congratulations on this great accomplishment to coach Ralph Tietje, assistant coach Helen Fishman and assistant coach Dan Watson.

 

Massapequa Chiefs Suffer First Loss; Plainedge Bounces Back

Written by Joe Scotchie Friday, 23 October 2009 00:00
The Massapequa Chiefs’ undefeated season came to a crashing halt last Saturday as Farmingdale High School won a convincing home game over the Chiefs by a 34-7 margin.

The loss drops Massapequa to 5-1, still good enough for a first-place tie with Freeport and East Meadow in Conference I play.

 

Throwing Strikes and Winning Awards

Friday, 16 October 2009 00:00

Plainedge High School’s 2009 Varsity Softball Team, which was coached by Jason McGowan and assistant coach Tara Kalberer, has been named a 2008-2009 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-Academic Team.

The team was considered for this honor based on the athletes’ unweighted cumulative grade point average of 3.7, an average that ranked them highest among other New York State schools considered for the award.

 

Triumph for Massapequa; Heartbreak for Plainedge

Written by Joe Scotchie Friday, 16 October 2009 00:00
The Massapequa area’s two mighty football squads marched into action last Saturday, both sporting undefeated records for the 2009 season. The Massapequa Chiefs continued their winning ways with a solid victory over Hempstead. However, the Plainedge Red Devils lost a heartbreaker, falling to Hewlett, 14-13 in a hard-fought game that saw Plainedge come within one point late in the game, only to have a point-after attempt blocked, a play that gave Hewlett its narrow victory.
 

MHS Host Camp Invention Week

Friday, 09 October 2009 00:00

During the week of August 10 – 14, Massapequa High School – Ames Campus was the place to be as the district hosted its second year of Camp Invention. The engaging science program offered students opportunities to think creatively, and explore and imagine during a fun-filled, hands-on week of activities provided by the Long Island Science Center and facilitated by district educators.

 

A Big Season Is Shaping Up

Written by Joe Scotchie Friday, 09 October 2009 00:00

Massapequa, Plainedge Off to Unbeaten Starts

Massapequa isn’t the only local high school off to a terrific start in the 2009 football season. The Plainedge High School Red Devils are also riding an unbeaten streak.

On Saturday, Oct. 3, the Red Devils improved to 4-0 with an impressive 28-0 shellacking of Glen Cove.

 

Tennis Expo for Long Island Tennis Enthusiasts of All Ages

Friday, 02 October 2009 00:00

Event at Farmingdale State College November 7

Long Island Tennis Magazine has announced that the 1st Annual Long Island Tennis Expo will take place Saturday, Nov. 7 at Farmingdale State College in Roosevelt Hall (Expo Room and Auditorium). The event will be free to attendees of all ages and presented by Long Island Tennis Magazine and USTA Eastern/Long Island Region. More than 1,000 tennis enthusiasts are expected to attend throughout the day to enjoy interactive discussions and presentations, tennis demonstrations, exhibitors, games, and much more.

 

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