2024 Season Previews
Roslyn Planning On A Bounce Back 2024 Season
by Mike Merolle (Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s season preview series.) Roslyn 8, Great neck North 0 WP- Fliegler (no-hitter, 12 K’s) Reinstein 2 RBI’s Giordano 2 RBI’s Giordano 4th straight game with an extra base hit pic.twitter.com/Gs7vPVMSn3 — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) April 4, 2023 Despite having their season cut short by Mineola in the playoffs last year, the 2024 season looks bright for the Roslyn Bulldogs. Roslyn finished 8-8-1 in their league schedule in 2023. However, with a balanced lineup consisting of seniors and improving underclassmen, head coach Dan Freeman is optimistic for the team in the new year. Mineola 8 Roslyn 3 WP: Andrew Basel Andrew Basel 2-2 HR 4RBI Jack Ryan 3-3 RBI 5 SB Mike Duda 2-3 2 RBI pic.twit...
Pierson Poised for Return in County Championship Under First Year Coach Bob Manning
by Aaron Diaz (Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s season preview series.) With a coaching change, the Pierson High School of Sag Harbor continues their same success as they look to bounce back from an unexpected end to their 2023 season. New head coach Bob Manning will take over the 2024 Pierson team from former coach Jonathan Schwartz. Pierson will be left in good hands with a team full of eight returning seniors in the 2024 season. “Coach Schwartz left me in a good position with high-quality, coachable players,” Manning said. Pierson finished last season with an 18-5 record. They had an impressive 16-game win streak throughout but the team struggled when it came to postseason play, especially in the County Championship. “I’m very fortunat...
Ryan Pembroke Takes Over as Mount Sinai Head Coach
by Max Edelman (Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s season preview series.) Final: Mount Sinai 20, Rocky Point 6 WP: JT Caruso (5 IP, 6 Ks) Derek Menechino: 4 hits, 2 runs, RBI JT Caruso: 2 hits, 3 runs, 4 RBIs Castro: 3 hits, 4 runs Mount Sinai advances to face Sayville pic.twitter.com/q4VJ3bmYVQ — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) May 19, 2023 After serving as an assistant coach for the Mount Sinai Mustangs since 2016, Ryan Pembroke is preparing for a new challenge in 2024, as he is taking over as the head coach.The Mustangs, who finished the 2023 season with a 12-12 record, look to improve upon a season in which they just barely got into the playoffs. “We actually just squeaked by to get in.” Head Coach Ryan Pembroke said. “We were hampe...
Adelphi Poised for a Bounceback Season in 2024
Photo Credit: Adelphi Athletics (Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring the season preview series.) When you graduate 5 starting position players that all have All-Conference or All-Region pedigree, it is always a challenge. Adelphi had the luxury of penciling in 5 players into the lineup last season (Cooper Johnson, Tim Feliz, Kyle Olson, Antony Cipri and Mike Draskin) that were all fourth and fifth year players that had great success at the collegiate level. Sheesh 🔥 Mike Draskin crushes his 10th HR of the season to tie the game 5-5 in the fifth for Adelphi pic.twitter.com/hbJ0gn4Cm8 — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) April 16, 2022 “We have to replace five of the eight starting spots in the lineup. Those positions are wide open,” said Head Coach ...
Joe Mancini Takes Over as Miller Place’s Head Coach, Expects Competitive Season
by Mike Merolle (Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s season preview series.) Miller Place 15, Hampton Bays 3 WP Nick Frusco (5IP 1H 0R 10Ks) Tyler Lopez 2 for 3 2-2bs 3RBI Joey Citrangola 1 for 3 3RBI pic.twitter.com/XHHuAWzHNk — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) May 9, 2023 Miller Place had a strong 16-8 campaign until it was cut short by Sayville in the playoffs last season. This year, the Panthers are under new leadership. Joe Mancini is taking the reigns from former head coach Ricky Caputo. Mancini served as Miller Place’s assistant coach for eight years under Caputo. In terms of coaching style, Mancini plans to focus on the fundamentals. “I learned a lot from Rick. I’m very grateful for the time we had together. We grew a bond, he’s a...
Following 18-3 Season, Farmingdale Looking to Build on Success
by Max Edelman (Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s season preview series.) In his 22nd year as head coach of the Farmingdale High School Dalers, head coach Frank Tassielli enters the year coming off what was yet another successful season for his team. The Dalers finished the 2023 season with an 18-3 record that saw them finish second in their league during the regular season. Despite winning their opening round of the playoffs over Syosset, the Dalers eventually fell short of their goal, falling to Plainview in three games. “We had a great season.” Tassielli said. “We started off pretty hot, we handled our crossover games pretty well, which set us up for our league play. Our division is a pretty tough division and we were 12-0. But we ended u...
Centereach Hopes to Recapture Magic of 2022
by Aaron Diaz and Vin Messana (Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s season preview series.) Congratulations to Centereach who defeated Smithtown East in extra innings to clinch their first postseason berth since 2010 pic.twitter.com/xX8F8V0Ap1 — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) May 4, 2022 Centereach looks to recapture their magical postseason run of 2022 and bounce back from a down season last year. They will aim to clinch a playoff berth in 2024. “Last season was very disappointing for us,” said Centereach Head Coach Pete Cammarata. “The season before that we got into bracket semifinals and we made a deep run into the playoffs. I didn’t think we were going to be as good but we were disappointed with where we were last year, we only ...
Port Washington Looking to Return to Postseason and Make a Run in 2024
by Aaron Diaz (Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s season preview season.) Port Washington 8, Oceanside 4 WP: Hunter Trenaman (5 IP, 3 ER, 3 Ks) Anthony Iuorio: 2 for 4, 4 RBIs, Bases loaded triple to break it open in bottom 2 Ryan Gawley 2 for 4, 2 RBI Jake Scharlat 3 for 3, 2 doubles, RBI pic.twitter.com/eLMVsZNe8A — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) May 8, 2023 Port Washington will look for a different ending in the 2024 season after two-and-out in the postseason. The Vikings finished last season with a 15-5 season record and lost to Oceanside in two games, 10-0 and 10-2. The Vikings had control of their conference going into their last two games of the season but losing their leadoff hitter first baseman Lucas Milgrim due to injury stal...
Rocky Point Enters 2024 Seeking Sixth Consecutive League Championship
by Max Edelman Rocky Point 7, Miller Place 3 WP: Dom Carbone (6 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 8 Ks) AJ Aschettino: 2-for-4, HR pic.twitter.com/tJ23Jjol8b — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) April 3, 2023 (Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s season preview series.) Coming off a 17-6 season that included a trip to the third round of the playoffs and 5th consecutive League Championship, the Rocky Point Eagles enter the season hoping to replicate much of the success they had a season ago. Head coach Anthony Anzalone, who is entering his 6th year as the Eagles head coach, recapped what was overall a successful season, as well as the recent success the team has enjoyed over the last few years. They also won the 2022 Class A Suffolk County Championship. “We lost ...
North Babylon Looks to Build On 14-Win Season
by Max Edelman (Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscaping Design for sponsoring the season preview series.) Special Jerseys being worn by North Babylon today in honor of Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo in annual Law Enforcement Tribute Game pic.twitter.com/yJAfQnxumG — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) April 28, 2023 Entering his 12th season as the head coach of the North Babylon Bulldogs, head coach Steve Corrado is coming off a 2023 in which his team finished with a solid 14-9 record. Although they did not reach their ultimate goal, the Bulldogs did win a playoff game. And are poised to make another deep run in the 2024 season. The Bulldogs lost their first playoff game in 2023 at the hands of West Islip, before beating Northport in their second game. Following their win to keep their hopes aliv...
Mattituck Leaning on 12 Seniors and Talented Pitching Staff
(Photo Credit: Ray Passaro) (Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscaping Design for sponsoring the season preview series.) by Aaron Diaz This season will look a little different for the Mattituck Tuckers in 2024 as the little school is now in an ocean full of bigger schools to play against this year. Head coach Danny O’Sullivan prepares in his fifth year at the helm to bring their team to the next level. Mattituck finished the season with a league record of 12-7 record and an overall record of 12-9 including the playoffs. “Last season was kind of interesting for us,” said O’Sullivan. “We ended up losing in the semifinals to Babylon and Center Moriches who had excellent seasons. Mattituck now sees itself in a mixed league but with bigger schools rather than the smaller schools they are u...
North Shore Ready for Turnaround Year Under New Head Coach Robert Gates
by Max Edelman North Shore 4, Seaford 0 WP: Matt Nochawitz (CG 1 hit Shutout, 1 BB, 6 Ks) Gavin Goss 2 for 2, double, 2 RBI Gavin Butler 2 for 3 Matt Ryan 1 for 3, RBI Double pic.twitter.com/Oq0ckwHVYw — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) April 29, 2022 A new season for the North Shore Vikings comes with a brand new head coach. After serving as an assistant for the Vikings for the past several seasons, new head coach Robert Gates is now stepping up into the role of head coach. Following a 7-11 campaign that saw the Vikings fail to make the playoffs, Gates and the Vikings are looking ahead to the new challenges that await them in 2024. Matt Nochowitz, who was All-County last year, as well as All-Conference as a junior, is now pitching at SUNY Cortland. “He had a great season as a senior....
