As she reflected on her journey, Rosario Rodriguez praises the many people who helped her along the way. There were the teachers at Greenport High School, her mentors and friends at SUNY/Oneonta and all those involved in two college programs dedicated to assisting migrant students. (more…)
Steve Ascher was drafted in the 17th round by the Tampa Bay Rays.
Steve Ascher, a former standout pitcher who led Mattituck to a Long Island Championship in 2011, was drafted this afternoon by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 17 round of the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft.
The news came just after his former team took the field for a regional final after winning another Long Island crown yesterday.
SUNY Oneonta junior Steve Ascher received the SUNYAC Pitcher of the Year award.
Steve Ascher, a 2011 Mattituck graduate, capped off a stellar season for the SUNY Oneonta baseball team with the Don Axtell Pitcher of the Year award, given to the top pitcher in the State University of New York Athletic Conference. (more…)
SUNY Oneonta junior Steve Ascher was selected as Pitcher of the Week for the State University of New York Athletic Conference. (Credit: SUNY Oneonta Athletics)
Mattituck High School graduate Steve Ascher (’11) was honored for a second consecutive week as Pitcher of the Week for the State University of New York Athletic Conference. (more…)
Shaun Hansen (left) and Steve Ascher both picked up awards for their play in the week ending March 16. (Credit: SUNY New Paltz/SUNY Oneonta Athletics)
New Paltz junior Shaun Hansen of Southold was named the State University of New York Athletic Conference Player of the Week for the week ending March 16. Hansen batted .583 (7 for 12) in a 3-2 week for the Hawks. He also added five doubles, four runs scored and three runs batted in while fashioning a 1.000 slugging percentage. (more…)
SAINT MICHAEL’S ATHLETICS PHOTO | Mattituck grad Erica Bundrick.
WOMEN’S TENNIS: Bundrick makes honor roll Erica Bundrick of Mattituck, a first-year player for Saint Michael’s College (Vt.) was named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending on Sunday. Bundrick went 5-1 last week, including 3-0 at No. 2 singles. At Saint Anselm, Bundrick earned a 6-0, 6-1 win after teaming for an 8-0 win at No. 2 doubles, one spot higher than her normal slot. Versus Le Moyne, she earned an 8-0 win at No. 3 doubles and a 6-1, 6-2 singles victory. Against Bentley, Bundrick won by a 7-5, 6-2 count in singles after losing by a narrow 9-7 margin at No. 3 doubles. She has gone 7-3 during dual singles matches as a rookie, appearing solely in the No. 2 spot, while also posting a 7-3 dual doubles mark, seeing most of her time at No. 3.
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Ascher’s scoreless inning SUNY/Oneonta sophomore Steve Ascher of Mattituck threw a scoreless seventh inning in a 3-1 win at SUNY/New Paltz on April 2.
PAL FOOTBALL: Registration info The Riverhead Police Athletic League is accepting registrations for football players ages 7 through 12 and cheerleaders who are grades 2 through 6 for the 2013 season. Registration may be made in person on Wednesday, April 17, or Tuesday, April 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Human Resource Center at 60 Shade Tree Lane in Aquebogue. To register by mail, go to www.townofriverheadny.gov, Local Links, Hot Links, go to Juvenile Aid Bureau, drag the side bar down to Registrations, print the necessary forms and mail to the PAL office. Forms are also located at the PAL office at 210 Howell Avenue in Riverhead. The registration deadline is Friday, April 26.
AUTO RACING: Free practice sessions Riverhead Raceway will hold two preseason practice sessions for the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series and Enduro Race Series teams on Saturday, April 20, and Saturday, April 27. The grandstand admission will be free for both practices. Practices will start at noon before the track is turned over to Enduro teams at 4 p.m.