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With Schneider Entering Third Season at the Helm, Harborfields Tries to Flip Record
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by George Caratzas After three straight losing seasons, the Harborfields Tornadoes are looking to turn their fortunes in 2025. In year three with head coach Ian Schneider, the club will rely on a roster heavy on upperclassmen. This year, 16 of the 18 roster spots are occupied by juniors and seniors, with 10 of them in the junior class. “Last year our core was definitely much younger,” Schneider said in an interview with Axcess Baseball. “We had a lot of sophomores and juniors and now we’re much older and more experienced. We brought back a majority of the guys that got ample playing time last year.” The one major missing piece in 2025 is pitcher Max Hilsenroth, who re-classed and will eventually conti...
Oyster Bay Hopeful to Return to the Top
Final (Game 1): Oyster Bay 9, East Rockaway 8 WP: Chase Lordi (4.2 IP in relief, 6 H, 2 ER, 4 Ks) Alex Karpavicius: 3-4, 3 RBIs pic.twitter.com/CXdoK8nvsp — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) May 15, 2024 Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by Max Edelman Jeff Schiereck is entering his ninth season in charge of the Oyster Bay Baymen. Schiereck has created a consistent winning culture in Oyster Bay, and his 2024 season proved just that. “We went 14-1 in the league last year.” Schiereck said. “We ended up making it to the County Finals, but unfortunately we lost there. It was a good team. We had some very good senior leadership and a lot of young guys stepped up. We hope to see a lot of the same things this year.” Backed by a talented s...
GAME RECAP: Danny Anicito Hits Walk-Off Single in 10th For Dramatic Victory
What a game ! Danny Anicito comes through with a walk off single in the bottom of the 10th Chaminade 4, Holy Trinity 3 pic.twitter.com/BpVTK7wBjx — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) March 26, 2025 The calendar might still say March but there’s already a contender for the Game of the Year. What started as a mundane afternoon affair in dreary weather at Cantiague Park, turned into a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat extra inning battle between two Catholic League rivals. Here’s the game-tying blast by Kentucky-commit Michael Gardner of Chaminade pic.twitter.com/jeWR9sqrq0 — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) March 27, 2025 The Chaminade Flyers erased multiple late-game deficits – a dramatic game-tying two-run shot by Kentucky-commit Michael Gardner in the 9th inning and ultimatel...
Manhasset Enters 2025 With High Hopes Following Promising Season
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by Tucker Terranova The 2024 edition of the Manhasset High School baseball program served as a stepping stone in the right direction. In his second year as head coach, Anthony Serrapica led the Indians back to the Class AA postseason as the seventh seed. The team defeated Calhoun, 1-0, in the first round before falling to second-seeded Bellmore-JFK in the quarterfinals. After coaching one of the youngest teams in the county during his first two seasons, Serrapica now has an upperclassmen-heavy roster with significant postseason experience—an ideal scenario for any coach. The Indians have embraced a gritty underdog mentality and intend to maintain that mindset in 2025. Manhasset RHP Trey Zaffiro fired a...
Center Moriches: How Do They Do It?
by Patrick Duryea Center Moriches does it! Back-to-back New York State Class B Champs Undefeated season. 26-0. pic.twitter.com/wfJQ56wNm6 — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) June 15, 2019 All great ballplayers have to start somewhere. For most, it’s playing little league baseball in their hometown. For players in Center Moriches, it all starts at “Beachfern”. “A hidden gem for several decades now,” as Center Moriches Head Coach Paul Gibson described it, Beachfern is the town’s storied little league field. Gibson went on to explain the small town, old school charm that Beachfern emits. With an ice cream shop and pizza parlor less than 100 feet away, a press box down the third base line, community sponsorships on the outfield fence, and a vintage scoreboard to top it all off. Center Moric...
GAME RECAP: Luke Coats Fans 10 in St. Anthony’s Opening Day Win
West Virginia-commit Luke Coats on the win for St. Anthony’s pic.twitter.com/jH8Ky6MXBV — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) March 25, 2025 4 games in one location in front of a packed house at Moriches Athletic Complex. Baseball fans were treated to an absolute perfect setting for Opening Day of the Catholic League. It was an incredible pitching match up between the reigning champs, St. Anthony’s, against the Kellenberg Firebirds. The Friars sent West Virginia-commit Luke Coats against Miami-commit Jack Durso. A handful of MLB scouts were on hand anticipating a tremendous pitcher’s duel. St. Anthony’s got off to a quick start in the top of the first. A leadoff single by Stony Brook-commit Jacob Vaccariello, HBP of West Virginia-commit CJ Alfano and a single to left by ...
Shoreham-Wading River Ready to Compete in Loaded League VI
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by Tucker Terranova When one examines the landscape of Suffolk County baseball, the history of the Shoreham-Wading River baseball program is impossible to ignore. The Wildcats have long been one of the most successful programs on Long Island, securing 13 league titles and eight Suffolk County titles throughout their storied history. Perhaps the most remarkable achievement in the program’s history is the 37-year playoff streak, where they earned a postseason bid every year from 1986 to 2022. After an uncharacteristic season in 2023, finishing 6-14 and missing the postseason, Shoreham-Wading River bounced back in 2024, posting an impressive 17-6 record, a performance much more indicative of the program’s...
Bellport Looking to Make Headway After Difficult 2024 Season
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by George Caratzas The Bellport Clippers went 10-10 in 2023, leading many to believe that they would begin to take the next step with a young roster in 2024. However, things went completely sideways for head coach Joe Murphy, as the Clippers went just 1-19 in a difficult year for the program. Bellport did not have any seniors last year and did not field a JV roster for the second time in three years. “The enrollment in our program has been down for several years,” Murphy said in an interview with Axcess Baseball. “We have a lack of numbers so that definitely puts us behind the eight ball. Our goal last year was to forget about wins and losses. We wanted to play hard and try to compete in every single ...
Axcess Baseball’s Preseason All-Long Island
The 2025 season is upon us. We made it through another offseason. The Catholic League will kick off tomorrow at Moriches Athletic Complex while the public schools will wait another week before they open up. Without further ado, here’s Axcess Baseball’s Preseason All-Long Island 1st & 2nd teams. Below the graphic, you’ll see the additional impact players that comprised the annual list. Special thanks to LI Field House for hosting our photoshoot at their facility. Thomas Apollo, Seaford Dylan Beirne, Oceanside TJ Bradford, Chaminade Alex Bono, St. Anthony’s Vincenzo Buffolino, Kings Park Alex Casey, Hills West Nolan Comerford, Bellport Kyle Coppola, Deer Park Ryan Conigliaro, Wantagh AJ Cumbo, Clarke Jacob Daddino, Carey Christian Danzilo, Wantagh Alex Darz...
Friday College Recap Powered by Orlin & Cohen
by George Caratzas With conference play starting for a couple local teams this week, let’s check out how the action went down on Friday. Division I: Delaware 8, Stony Brook 1 The Seawolves dropped their Coastal Athletic Association opener, as some poor defense contributed to a six-run third inning. Eddie Smink cruised through the first two, and Stony Brook plated a run on a Matt Jackson RBI double in the top of the second. In the third though, Johnny Pilla misplayed a ball with a runner at second base, opening the door for the Blue Hens. From there, right fielder Aaron Graeber launched a two-run homer to take a 3-1 lead before RBI’s by Brett Lesher and LT Cockrill made it 6-1. Then, Jackson Tyer capped off the scoring with a two-run bomb of his own, making it eight runs for Delaware, six o...
Longwood Enters 2025 With Heavy Hearts
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by Tucker Terranova Longwood has been a model of consistency under head coach Ryan McSherry, now entering his 10th season at the helm. Since taking over in 2016, he has built one of Suffolk County’s premier programs, consistently knocking on the door of a championship. His expectation for this season is clear: “The goal is to win a Suffolk County Championship.” McSherry’s confidence stems not just from talent but from the culture Longwood has built. This group has played together since elementary school, developing side-by-side and fostering a program built on family. That family faced a tragic test this offseason. Nolan Horn, a member of the Longwood baseball program, passed away last December, adding...
Friends Academy Ready to Make a Statement in 2025
Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by Adrianna Armani After a challenging 2024 campaign, Friends Academy is set to take the field with renewed energy and a deeper roster under second-year head coach Nick Attardi. With key players returning and new talent emerging, the Quakers are aiming to turn last season’s struggles into a playoff push in Class B. Reflecting on his first year at Friends Academy, Coach Attardi acknowledged the ups-and-downs but emphasized the team’s love for the game. “We had some positives and negatives throughout the season, but we have a great group of kids who love the game and want to learn. Last year was a big stepping stone for what’s in store this year,” he said. The Quakers finished with just two...
