Great Fight In Defeat

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Great Fight In Defeat

Friday, 01 March 2013 00:00

It was a disappointing end to a great season as the Mineola High School basketball squad lost a quarterfinal match to Roslyn last Tuesday, Feb. 19. Playing at home in front of an enthusiastic crowd, the Mustangs came out in a tough zone defense, keeping the high-scoring Bulldogs in check and only trailing, 18-15 at the end of the first quarter.

Mike Waszczuk (12) goes up for shot against Roslyn.

However, the Mineola attack came up cold in the second frame and Roslyn pulled away to a double-digit lead at halftime, an advantage they would never relinquish. The Mustangs had no quit in them as they rallied in the fourth quarter only to come up short in the 72-54 defeat.

Mike Waszczuk paced the Mustang attack with 22 points, including four goals from the three-point line. Brian Gaffney also scored in double-digits with 10 points.

The Mustangs advanced to the quarterfinal with an impressive 60-47 win over Lynbrook. In that game, also played in front of a packed house at the Mineola High School gymnasium, sophomore Steven Gessner had his greatest game ever, 21 points to pace the Mustang attack. Malcolm Brown and Bobby Rogers also scored in double digits as Mineola raced out to a 23-12 halftime lead while on their way to the victory.

Mineola finished the season with a 9-2 mark in conference play and a 14-5 record overall.

News

War Dogs In Mineola

Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00

Almost everyone has heard the expression; a dog is a man’s best friend. These great animals guard, protect and shower people with their affection and undivided attention. They love unconditionally in good times and in bad. The strength of the bond between man and canine was put on display at the Mineola Library on Saturday, May 11 in JoAnne Raskin’s, ‘War Dogs’ exhibit.

Flood-Free Streets?

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 07:16

Final piece of flood project approved

The Nassau Interim Finance Authority (NIFA) approved funding for Nassau County’s part of a plan to address flood issues in Mineola and Carle Place, officials revealed on May 15. Mineola and North Hempstead’s portion of the three-part Bruce Terrace Flood Remediation Project has been ongoing.

Sports

Chiefs Defeat Garden City

Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00

The sixth-grade Mineola Chiefs (Maroon) defeated a very tough Garden City on the road 6-4 on May 12. With three players on injured reserved Mineola’s reinforcements played with all heart on Mother’s Day.

The Mineola defense controlled the game. Joe Carr grabbed the rock out of the air on crease slides at least three this game, Zach Koerber stopped ball on fast breaks while defensemen Evan Eberlein and Alex Marchiselli locked down the remaining attack men.

Winter Sports Wrap-Up

Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00

The Wheatley School announced that 15 student athletes have been recognized by Section VIII-Nassau County Interscholastic Athletic Association for their performance in athletics, scholarship and leadership qualities for the Winter 2012-13 season. The Boys Indoor Track team was crowned NYS State Scholar Athlete Team Champions. The Boys Varsity Basketball team won the Nassau County Class B Championship.

Below is a list of Wheatley athletes who attained various All-County/Conference honors.