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05/22/15 10:00am

Boys Soccer: Mattituck hires familiar face as new coach

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05/22/2015 10:00 AM
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Will Hayes (far right) helped lead the Tuckers to a state championship last fall. Hayes was appointed as the next head coach of the varsity program Thursday. (Credit: Michael Lewis, file)

Will Hayes (far right) helped lead the Tuckers to a state championship last fall. Hayes was appointed as the next head coach of the varsity program Thursday. (Credit: Michael Lewis, file)

The Mattituck High School boys soccer coaching position will stay in the Tuckers family.

Will Hayes, an assistant coach during the run to the New York State Class B title last year and a Mattituck High School graduate, has been named head coach. The Mattituck school board approved his hiring at its Thursday night meeting.  (more…)

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Sports
05/19/15 5:00pm

Boys Soccer: State champion Tuckers honored at Yankee Stadium

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05/19/2015 5:00 PM
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The state champion Mattituck High School boys soccer team enjoying the Yankee Stadium experience on Friday night. (Credit: Courtesy Photo)

The state champion Mattituck High School boys soccer team enjoying the Yankee Stadium experience on Friday night. (Credit: Courtesy Photo)

For perhaps one last time, the Mattituck High School boys state championship team got together for a soccer game, not to play in one, but to watch one at Yankee Stadium.

The Tuckers were among eight teams honored at New York City F.C.’s High School Champions Night on Friday. They watched the hosts rally from a two-goal deficit while playing a man down to record a 2-2 draw with the Chicago Fire. (more…)

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Sports
01/22/15 4:00pm

Boys Soccer: Ferguson’s words, Ronaldo’s example inspire Ilgin

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01/22/2015 4:00 PM
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Mattituck High School's first all-American, Kaan Ilgin, right, heard some inspirational words from Sir Alex Ferguson. Mattituck coach Mat Litchhult, left, accompanied Ilgin to Philadelphia for the NSCAA Convention. (Credit: Joy Rubenstein)

Mattituck High School’s first all-American, Kaan Ilgin, right, heard some inspirational words from Sir Alex Ferguson. Mattituck coach Mat Litchhult, left, accompanied Ilgin to Philadelphia for the NSCAA Convention. (Credit: Joy Rubenstein)

While listening to a speech by former Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson at the National Soccer Coaches Association of America all-America luncheon on Saturday, Kaan Ilgin certainly perked up when he heard two words: Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo, as in the Portuguese international, the Real Madrid striker and the 2014 FIFA Best Player in the World and the Mattituck High School senior’s favorite player.

Yeah, that Cristiano Ronaldo. (more…)

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12/10/14 12:00pm

Boys Soccer: Ilgin named all-American by NSCAA

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12/10/2014 12:00 PM
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Mattituck senior Kaan Ilgin received all-American honors after helping lead the Tuckers to a state title this season. (Credit: Sarah Condon)

Mattituck senior Kaan Ilgin received all-American honors after helping lead the Tuckers to a state title this season. (Credit: Sarah Condon)

As well as the Mattituck High School boys soccer team played on the field, the Tuckers cleaned up off it as well.

After earning their third New York State championship last month, the Tuckers were among the major highlights of the Suffolk County Boys Soccer Coaches Association awards banquet in Holbrook on Monday night. (more…)

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11/24/14 2:27pm

Mattituck soccer star’s next step could be to turn pro

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11/24/2014 2:27 PM
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Kaan Ilgin scored twice in Mattituck's win for the Class B county title earlier this month. (Credit: Robert O'Rourk)

Kaan Ilgin scored twice in Mattituck’s win for the Class B county title earlier this month. (Credit: Robert O’Rourk)

It has turned into quite a whirlwind 10 days for Kaan Ilgin.

On Nov. 15, the senior forward scored two goals in Mattituck’s 3-0 Class B victory over Beekmantown, which clinched the team’s first New York State boys soccer championship in 11 years and third overall. He was named the final’s most valuable player and awarded a special game ball.

Later that day, Ilgin and the Tuckers were feted with a Mattituck Fire Department escort on their way to a celebration at the school.

On Nov. 17, he learned he was invited to the High School All-American Game.

On Nov. 18, Ilgin and his teammates were honored at the Mattituck Board of Education meeting.

And now he is considering turning pro. (more…)

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11/19/14 6:57am

After leading Mattituck to state title, Litchhult resigns as coach

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11/19/2014 6:57 AM
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Mattituck coach Mat Litchhult is interviewed on TV after Sunday's state championship win. Two days later, Litchhult resigned as Mattituck's coach.

Mattituck coach Mat Litchhult is interviewed on TV after Sunday’s state championship win. Two days later, Litchhult resigned as Mattituck’s coach.

Mat Litchhult, who directed the Mattituck boys soccer team to its third New York State championship Sunday, stunned his team and local soccer community, announcing that he will step down as coach.  (more…)

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11/04/14 1:59pm

Boys Soccer: Ilgin’s two goals carry Mattituck to Long Island title

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11/04/2014 1:59 PM
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Mattituck's Kaan Ilgin, pictured in the team's game against Southampton, scored two goals in Tuesday's win over Wheatley in the Class B Long Island title game. (Credit: Garret Meade)

Mattituck’s Kaan Ilgin, pictured in the team’s game against Southampton, scored two goals in Tuesday’s win over Wheatley in the Class B Long Island title game. (Credit: Garret Meade)

There is little doubt that Mattituck High School is the team to beat in the New York State Class B boys high school soccer tournament.

A day after assuming the top-ranking among Class B schools, the Tuckers went out and demonstrated why they deserved that honor, earning a 4-1 triumph over Wheatley to win the Long Island championship at Adelphi University in Garden City Tuesday. (more…)

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Sports
09/03/14 10:00am

Boys Soccer Preview: Looking for Mattituck’s weak spot? Good luck

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09/03/2014 10:00 AM
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Mattituck's Kaan Ilgin was the Suffolk County small schools player of the year in 2013. (Credit: Garret Meade file photo)

Mattituck’s Kaan Ilgin was the Suffolk County small schools player of the year in 2013. (Credit: Garret Meade file photo)

PREVIEW

Not only do Suffolk County high school boys soccer coaches feel Mattituck will win the League VII and county Class B titles for the fifth consecutive time, but they think the Tuckers are the best small school in the county. In their preseason poll, they ranked Mattituck No. 1 among Class A and B sides.

“After last season and coming off a couple of good seasons in a row bringing back essentially our entire team, a lot of people would know that we’re good,” coach Mat Litchhult said. (more…)

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Sports
08/27/14 10:00am

Boys Soccer: Tuckers, loaded with seniors, set lofty goals

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08/27/2014 10:00 AM
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Mattituck players loosen up during Monday morning's practice in Aldrich Lane. (Credit: Garret Meade)

Mattituck players loosen up during Monday morning’s practice in Aldrich Lane. (Credit: Garret Meade)

For the first time in a long time, there was a new look and feel to the Mattituck High School boys soccer team’s first practice of the season Monday morning.

Because workers were putting the finishing touches on the new track at the school, the Tuckers’ training session was held at the soccer fields on Aldrich Lane in Laurel where the Mattituck Soccer Club typically plays.

They had the complex to themselves. There were no distractions on what was a beautiful, sunny August morning. (more…)

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