It’s amazing what social media can resurface. A vintage sideline video of Sachem lacrosse coaching legend Rick Mercurio popped up on the LacrosseIsland Facebook page last week and it brought up some great memories from […]
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Author: Chris R. Vaccaro
Rich Cimini Named New York State Sportswriter of the Year
Sachem alum Rich Cimini has been named New York State Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. Nominated and voted on by his peers, Cimini, who started his career writing for the […]
Cangero Talks Sachem Golf Moments in Farmingdale Q&A
Former Sachem golf coach George Cangero was recently featured in the “meet the coach” column by Farmingdale State where he coaches golf today. In his Q&A he talks about his experience at Sachem from 1999 […]
Barstool Fund Tabs Holbrook Bar as Latest Small Business to Support
There’s nothing more local than a neighborhood watering hole. Holbrook’s Backporch has been around for more than 50 years and owned by the same family for the last 14. Located on Grundy Avenue, the bar […]
Justin Bonsignore Wins Second Nascar Modified Championship
Make that two championships for Sachem alum Justin Bonsignore. The Sachem East grad and Holtsville native captured his second Nascar Whelen Modified Tour championship this season. He won three races on a shortened nine race […]
Cara Trombetta Named US Lacrosse Magazine All-America
College lacrosse has barely been played since spring 2019, but awards and honors keep the sport alive as student-athletes get ready for spring 2021 activities. Sachem alum Cara Trombetta, entering her fifth year at Florida, […]
Smith, Piccirillo Team Up for Holiday Toy Drive
Sachem’s community and holiday spirit was visible in so many ways during the most trying times this year. New York State Assemblyman Doug Smith and Suffolk County Legislator Anthony Piccirillo, both proud Sachem alums, teamed […]
Dezy Strong Foundation Spreading Holiday Spirit
This year may have started with the Earth shattering news of Matt DiStefano’s passing, but it’s ending on a positive note as the Dezy Strong Foundation has worked hard to keep his goodwill and vision […]