Gentle giant is a stereotypical way to describe many people, but for anyone who knew Shawn McNamara, it’s a perfect description of the hulking man who was as nice as anyone off the field and […]
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Author: Chris R. Vaccaro
Sachem Recognizes 1,000 Point Boys Hoops Scorers
In a homecoming of sorts, Sachem boys basketball hosted a special theme night to recognize their 1,000-point scorers. Paired with a rivalry game between Sachem North and Sachem East, a packed house in Lake Ronkonkoma […]
Sachem Boy’s Basketball Celebrating 1,000 Point Scorers
Head to Sachem North next Friday for a fun night where we celebrate our 1,000-point scorers from the boys’ basketball program. Jeff Ruland, Jerry Schlie, and Jimmy Butler will return home for the evening to […]
Sachem Alums Smith, Piccirillo Earn GOP Leadership roles
Two local politicians – and Sachem alums – made announcements on social media this week about leadership roles they will assume in the new year in their respective branches of government. New York State Assemblyman […]
Sachem Alum Joe Cruz, Syracuse Win Holiday Bowl
Sachem alum Joe Cruz, a redshirt sophomore lineman at Syracuse, helped the Orange win the DirecTV Holiday Bowl after beating Washington State, 52-35. Cruz, who has appeared in 15 games in two seasons with the […]
Sachem Alum Selected as Future NoBel Laureate Scholar, Presents at Nobel Dialogues in Sweden
Sachem alum Stefanie Karayoff recently traveled to Stockholm, Sweden, to attend the Nobel Dialogues and give a presentation on environmental rights at the Berghs School of Communication. Karayoff, who graduated from Sachem North in 2023, […]
Sachem Mourns Loss of Hall of Famer Jacque LaPraRIE
Jacque LaPrarie, a Hall of Fame quarterback at Sachem hailed as one of the best flag football players in Long Island history, died suddenly this week. He was 61. Only a few quarterbacks to go […]
Sachem Athletic hall of Fame Class of 2024 Inducted
The Sachem Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024 was officially inducted on December 14, 2024.