Mustang Alumni Capture Second National Championship

Carter Joins Hock as Adelphi Earns Historic Third Crown

Adelphi University Panther Kaitlyn Carter (Mineola High School Class of 2007) garnered the second Division II Women’s Lacrosse National Championship for Mustang alumni with a record setting 16-4 victory over Lock Haven University in Salem, Virginia on Sunday, May 17.  

MAA Travel Soccer News

Mineola Mini-Mustangs Win Again

Christen Patalano and Allison Lamonica each netted hat tricks to lead the Mini-Mustangs to a decisive 7-2 win over the Rockville Center Raveat the Peter Collins Soccer Park in Plainview. Lamonica’s strike in the third minute of the game got Mineola going. Patalano’s three consecutive goals came during the first twelve minutes of the game. Emma Feimer, off a sefless pass from Casey Conners, scored the final goal for the Mini-Mustangs, who improved to 4-0-1.

Lady Mustang Lacrosse Team Delivers on Promises

Undefeated Conference Season Provides Fifth Consecutive Playoff Spot

Seniors Emily Glenn (51 goals), Emily Kain (43 goals, 34 assists), Mo Phelan (34 goals, 11 assists), Melissa Pastoressa (24 goals) and Caitlyn Taveira (112 saves and an average of only 6 goals allowed) had something to prove this year and capitalized on their commitment.  

The Lady Mustangs take an unblemished conference record into the Class C playoffs looking to end their careers on a positive note.  With Junior Sami Stavish’s 61 goals leading the way, the girls automatic bid via the Conference II championship forces longtime head coach Frank Massaro to “skirt” steaks at the season-ending dinner.  

Mineola PAL Chiefs Update

6th Grade Boys Sink the Oceanside Sailors 

The Mineola Chiefs 6th Grade Boys Lacrosse team went on the road May 3 and beat the Oceanside Sailors 7-5 in the pouring rain to bring their undefeated record to 4-0. 

It was a sloppy wet game played on the new turf field. Midfielder James Gerstner didn’t seem to mind the weather conditions as he recorded a hat trick scoring three goals. Midfielders Thomas O’Connell and Brian Smith had two goals apiece as tough Peter McCormack was throwing his body all over the field. The Chiefs attackmen Chris Lockwood, Tom O’Dwyer and Dominic Paggi kept active in front of the Sailors goalie throughout the day. The defense of the Chiefs was all over the place putting the hurt on the Sailors, led by Teddy Capsis, Gavin Dowd and Jake Connors. Chiefs goalie John Clancy made eight saves in front of the cage while players Kyle Leinhart, Gerard Boniello, Trifon Boniello, Mark Sarnell, Anthony Sarno, Chris Berger, Eric Pacher, Jacob Correia and Kyle Dunleavy also contributed to the victory. 

The game scoring is summarized below:

• James Gerstner – goal (assist by Peter McCormack); goal (assist by Chris Lockwood); goal (assist by Chris Lockwood)

• Thomas O’Connell – goal (unassisted); goal (unassisted) 

• Brian Smith – goal (unassisted); goal (assisted by Tom O’Dwyer)

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.

Sports Day at Cantiague to Benefit Schneider Children’s Hospital

Put on your best sneakers and join your family, friends and business associates in a casual, fun-filled day of activities for children and adults of all ages at the 2009 Sports Day. This event will be held on Saturday, May 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cantiague Park, Hicksville, to benefit the children of Schneider Children’s Hospital.

If you enjoy the camaraderie of participating in sports and outdoor springtime activities, then this is the perfect event for you. Start the day by rocking to the tunes of popular Long Island radio station, WKJY 98.3 FM that will play your favorite music and provide giveaways for all attendees. Throughout the day, youngsters will have the chance to play on inflatable bouncies and talk to the famous Sparky, the Long Islander’s team mascot. Meet the characters from The Wizard of Oz, actors from the Long Island Theater Group who will put in an appearance to delight the young and the young-at-heart. A delicious barbecue lunch will be provided for all guests.