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WSHR Special On HBO Doc Debuts on Spotify
You can now listen to #WSHR Specials on your favorite podcast platforms. WSHR is officially available on #Spotify, Apple #Podcasts, iHeart, Audacy, and more than 10 additional audio distribution networks, bringing our longform and special […]
Sachem Alum Anthony Piccirillo Named Presiding Officer of Suffolk County Legislature
Sachem alumnus Anthony Piccirillo has reached a major milestone in his public service career, being named the 21st Presiding Officer of the Suffolk County Legislature. Piccirillo, 42, is a graduate of Sachem High School’s Class […]
John Allen, Sachem Athletic Hall of Famer, Passes Away
Sachem has lost one of its early multi-sport forces from the 1970s. John Allen, affectionately known as “The Bear,” a member of the Sachem Class of 1976, passed away this week at his home in […]
Sachem Alum Rich Cimini Named New York State Sportswriter of the Year (Again)
Sachem alum Rich Cimini has been named New York State Sportswriter of the Year for the third time by the National Sports Media Association. This year, Cimini shares the honor with Steve Serby of the […]
Sachem Coaching Legend Rick Mercurio Elected to World Lacrosse Board of Directors
Sachem Athletic Hall of Famer Rick Mercurio continues to leave a lasting impact on the game of lacrosse at both the local and global levels. Mercurio, who recorded 316 career wins during his coaching tenure […]
Sachem Mourns Loss of Sam Cario, Original Educator, Coach
Sachem has lost an icon. One of the last of his generation as an original Sachem administrator and coach, Samuel J. “Santo” Cario, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, at the age of 95 […]
Sachem Football Earns 350th Victory in Program History
The Sachem North football program reached a remarkable milestone on Saturday afternoon, earning its 350th victory in program history with a 42–20 win over Patchogue-Medford in Suffolk County Division I action. Since beginning varsity competition […]