Eastplain Campaigns for Healthy Hearts

Students at Eastplain Elementary School in the Plainedge School District are working toward making their hearts healthier. Having joined the American Heart Association’s campaign called Jump Rope for Heart, the students not only learned about leading a healthy lifestyle, they also collected more than $4,810 for the organization for heart health awareness.

Local Runners Star in Police Run

Over 500 runners crossed the finish line of the 18th annual David Lerner Associates Long Island Police Appreciation Run, held in Eisenhower Park on Thursday evening, June 11, and athletes from the Massapequas came home with way more than their fair share of the awards.

Awards Dinner for Champion Chiefs

Another great season for the Massapequa High School baseball squad is over. With the season ended, it was time for the Chiefs to reap the benefits of their championship year.

And so, the Massapequa High School Baseball Awards dinner was held on Thursday, June 11.

Cubs Select Whitenack in Eighth Round

While Massapequa High School has romped its way through another championship season, a star athlete from Plainedge High School is also reaping the rewards of diamond excellence.

Chiefs Fall Short in State Title Bid

Lose Extra Inning Thriller to Mamaroneck

Another great season has come to an end.

This year, for the fourth consecutive time, the Massapequa Chiefs baseball squad won both the Nassau County and Long Island Class AA baseball titles. However, also for the fourth straight year, the Chiefs bid for a state title ended in disappointment. On Saturday, Massapequa traveled to Binghamton, only to lose in the semifinal game to Mamaroneck, 4-3.

Track and Field Squad Take Nassau County Title

The Massapequa High School boys’ baseball team isn’t the only championship squad coming out of that fine institution these days.

The girls’ track team had a remarkable 2009 season in their own right. They were division champs, conference champs and now for the first time in the school’s history, they are Nassau County Class AAA Champions in Outdoor Track & Field.

Chiefs Take LI Title, Topping Babylon 8-3

Last week, the Massapequa Chiefs conquered the world of Nassau County Class AA baseball. And now, they are Long Island champs. In both cases, it was the fourth straight title for Long Island’s high school baseball dynasty.

On Monday, June 8, the Chiefs traveled to Farmingdale State, where they defeated North Babylon, 8-3 for the Long Island crown.

Wrestlers Learn From the Best

Gold Medalist Conducts Clinic at MHS

For Massapequa wrestlers and others in surrounding communities, Saturday, May 16 was a day to remember. Through the collaborative efforts of Massapequa Public School District wrestling coach Joe Catalanotto, District Director of Health, Athletics and Physical Education John Piropato, and the Friends of Massapequa Wrestling (FOMW) Inc., young wrestlers had the unique opportunity to spend time training with current Olympic Gold Medalist Henry Cejudo. Massapequa Wrestling is a strong tradition that continues to grow thanks to community and school district support that helps make events like the one featuring Cejudo possible.

One of the community groups that was instrumental in planning and facilitating the Henry Cejudo Clinic was the Friends of Massapequa Wrestling (FOMW) Inc. The organization, made up of parents of alumni, began three years ago as an offshoot of Massapequa’s booster club.

All Hail the Champs!

Massapequa Juggernaut Rolls to County Title

The mighty Massapequa High School baseball dynasty rolls on.

Think of the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball, the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association, the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League, or the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League.

Now you have the Massapequa Chiefs in Nassau County high school baseball.

Charno Wins Memorial Scholarship

At the June 16 meeting of the Greater Long Island Running Club, Annmarie Charno of Plainedge High School will be awarded the club’s Herb Grayson Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is given each year to a very deserving high school senior and this year, Ms. Charno qualified for that honor.