Longtime Sachem wrestling coach Jim Holmgren has passed away. Holmgren was a mentor and inspiration to generations of Sachem wrestlers. He joined the staff of legendary Sachem wrestling coach Jack Mahoney in 1981. The two […]
Author: Chris R. Vaccaro
Sachem Father-Son Duo Launch Book Series
Andrew Brezak and son Daniel have teamed up on their first book project. “Mr. Hornsby and the Time Traveling Classroom: Book 1: Secrets of the Pierce Journal” is available on Amazon now. Andrew is a […]
Addison Pitman Becomes First 7th Grader to Score in Sachem Varsity Hoops History
History! It sometimes happens when you least expect it. Addison Pitman became the first seventh grader in Sachem basketball history to score in a varsity game. She is the first Sachem North player to perform […]
Sachem’s Jared Weinhaus Reaches 100 Career Pins
Sachem East wrestler Jared Weinhaus earned a unique career milestone when he reached 100 career pins this past week. Weinhaus, a senior, won the 99-pound Suffolk County title as a freshman and placed sixth in […]
Rick Mercurio Gets Nod for NILCA Hall of Fame
Former longtime Sachem lacrosse coach Rick Mercurio is adding another honor to his long resume. He has been selected for induction to the National Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association Hall of Fame. This hall of fame […]
Sachem Alum Charlie Rizzuto Named SHAPE Teacher of the Year
Sachem alum Charlie Rizzuto has been named 2022 SHAPE America Eastern District Teacher of the Year. SHAPE is the Society of Health And Physical Educators and serves as the voice for 200,000-plus health and physical […]
Sachem Alum Meagan Loyst Named Forbes 30-under-30
Meagan Loyst, a Sachem graduate from the Class of 2015, has been selected for the Forbes 30-under-30 list. From Forbes … *Loyst founded Gen Z VCs, a global community centered around empowering the next generation […]
Sachem Alum Jumbo Elliott Inducted to College Football Hall of Fame
John “Jumbo” Elliott’s larger than life football resume continues to grow. The Sachem legend and former NFL lineman was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday evening. The induction was held in […]