Carle Place and Wheatley Partner for Another Wild Football Season

Wild Frogs: this seems to be a popular buzz around the boy’s locker room and on the football field at Carle Place Middle School/High School. 


A Wild Frog is not a rare amphibian hopping through the halls or on the athletic fields but rather the successful football merger of the Wheatley Wildcats and the Carle Place Frogs.


Developed three seasons ago due to a lack of participation from Carle Place students and an increased interest in playing football from Wheatley athletes, the Carle Place and Wheatley School Districts partnered together once again for the 2009 football season as the Carle Place/ Wheatley Wild Frogs.

Mineola PAL Chiefs Update: October 15, 2009

8-Year-Olds Muzzle Long Beach’s Bulldogs

On a beautiful Sunday at home, the Chiefs 8-year-olds continued their winning ways and muzzled the Long Beach Bulldogs 26-13 to remain undefeated and bring their winning record to 4-0.

Throughout the Oct. 4 game, the Chiefs offense was able to control the tempo of the game behind fundamentally sound blocking by the offensive line of Michael LaGinestra, Patrick McTiernan, Matty O’Connell, Anthony Giunta, Dylan Vincenti and Spenser Warantz. Powerful running by Chiefs quarterback Michael O’Connell and running backs Matthew Sluka, Lance Costa, Jason Eccher and Jack Duff helped the Chiefs control the ball throughout the game.

The Chiefs defensive line of Aidan Hornberger, Joe Martello, Kevin Parente, Michael Sinisi, Chris Marshiano, Jeremy Samuel and Andrew Cho kept the pressure on Long Beach’s Offense all game long. Linebackers O’Connell and Sluka furiously attacked the Bulldogs and put them down. The Chiefs cornerbacks and safeties – led by Thomas Albig, Andrew Casoria, Ryan Calderone, Matt Grimm and Lance Costa – were aggressive as well.

The NCYFL Football League that the Chiefs play in has made the 8-year-old division competitive with a playoff system this year.

All the boys played in the game and contributed to the victory; scoring is summarized as follows:

• Michael O’Connell: 25-yard touchdown run (xpoint run); 52-yard touchdown run (Matt Sluka xpoint run)

• Matt Sluka: 5-yard touchdown run (xpoint failed); 48-yard touchdown run (no xpoint attempt)

Mineola PAL Chiefs Update: October 8, 2009

8-Year-Olds Make History

The 2009, 8-year-olds Chiefs made history. The team has done what no other Chiefs team has done in over 50 plus years of the organization’s existence and that is beat the Massapequa Mustangs on their home turf by a score of 32-26. This victory brings the Chiefs undefeated record for season to 3-0.

The Chiefs, led by Captain Aidan Hornberger, battled the Mustangs back and forth in the pouring rain. On the last play of the game, tied 26-26 with time expiring, quarterback Michael O’Connell ran the ball around the end towards the Chiefs sideline. All the Chiefs fans including the 10-year-old Chiefs who were at the field getting ready for their own, yelled and screamed as O’Connell sprinted 44 yards towards the end zone for the game winning touchdown.

Uniroyal Soccer Program Kicks Off Season With Donations, Equipment

For the 10th year in a row, the Uniroyal Soccer Program is supporting soccer communities across the country. BJ’s Wholesale Club will donate funds and equipment to the New York Soccer League Association.

Beginning Oct. 1, players will receive a certificate that can be redeemed for a free soccer ball at BJ’s Wholesale Club while supplies last. Uniroyal Tire and BJ’s Wholesale Club will also donate $2 for every Uniroyal tire sold during the 30-day program.

Mineola PAL Chiefs Update: October 1, 2009

8-Year-Olds Ground Baldwin’s Bombers

The 8-year-old Chiefs continued to roll as they went on the road to Baldwin and grounded the Bombers 13-6. With this win, the Chiefs remain undefeated (2-0)

The Chiefs offense, led by Quarterback Michael O’Connell, controlled the tempo of the game behind sound blocking from the offensive line of Michael LaGinestra, Patrick McTiernan, Matty O’Connell, Anthony Giunta, Philip Arnold, Dylan Vincenti and Spenser Warantz while running backs Matthew Sluka, Lance Costa, Thomas Albig, Jason Eccher and Jack Duff helped the Chiefs control the ball.

Mineola PAL Chiefs Update: September 25, 2009

8-Year-Olds Beat Franklin Square in Opener

In their 2009 season opener, the 8-year-old Chiefs continued their winning ways from last season and beat the Franklin Square Warriors 33-6.

The Chiefs offense, led by quarterback Michael O’Connell (4 for 4 passing), had a fantastic day and were able to move the ball because of the great blocking by the offensive line centered by Michael LaGinestra and anchored by Patrick McTiernan, Matty O’Connell, Anthony Giunta, Philip Arnold, Dylan Vincenti and Spenser Warantz. Key runs and catches by running backs Lance Costa, Matthew Sluka, Thomas Albig, Jason Eccher and Jack Duff helped the Chiefs offense control the ball throughout the game.

Carle Place Athletic Booster Club Seeking Members

The Carle Place Athletic Booster Club (CPABC), a nonprofit, volunteer organization, is seeking to encourage involvement and support of students in the Carle Place Middle School/High School athletic program.

Our efforts to support the athletic programs are dependent on membership contributions and fundraising efforts. Over the last eight years, through our community’s generous efforts, the CPABC has donated in excess of $100,000 to the Carle Place athletic program.

The membership drive is going on now. Membership fees are: Family, $20; Master, $50; Platinum, $100. To join, send a check, payable to CPABC, to Carle Place High School, Athletic Department, CPABC, 168 Cherry Lane, Carle Place, NY 11514. For more information on game schedules and fundraising events, visit cpathleticbooster.org.

Junior League of Long Island to Host Annual Recruiting Event

The Junior League of Long Island (JLLI) is hosting its annual recruiting event on Saturday, Sept. 26, The daylong seminar, known as “Super Saturday,” introduces the Junior League and its many local community projects to new members. The event will take place at JLLI headquarters located at 1395 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn,.

JLLI is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving Long Island communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.  The membership is open to all Long Island women over the age of 21.

Testing and Party at Westbury Okinawan Karate

On Aug. 24, Westbury Okinawan Karate, which is offered by the Westbury Recreation Department, held a formal Testing and Reception Party. The following students met the attendance requirements and proficiency of the skills required to be tested and successfully passed to advance to the next belt level:

Westbury’s Anthony Giallanzo to Take Part in LI Fight for Charity

Anthony “A-Train” Giallanzo of Westbury has been selected to box in the Seventh Annual Long Island Fight for Charity, which will be held Nov.  23 at the Long Island Hilton in Melville. This action-packed event is one of the island’s leading charity fundraising and networking events. The event is expected to have an attendance of more than 1,200 people and to raise over $150,000 for local charities.