Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by Vin Messana Islip finished 2024 with an overall record of 8-12, as they had an extremely young team which featured just two seniors. It should be considered a positive that they will now be led by 11 seniors on this year’s squad. Head Coach R.J. Going, who is entering his 7th season at the helm, will have a much more experienced roster, albeit a smaller one with 13 players. Dylan Ruland (Islip 2025) looking sharp through three innings pitched Crew 5 – Phenom 2 Mid third pic.twitter.com/lONIwnZ3sq — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) September 8, 2024 Leading the way is RHP/1B Dylan Ruland who will anchor rotation, he won four games last year, and man first base when he’s not pitc...
by Aaron Diaz Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s season preview series. Islip qualifies for playoffs for 1st time since 2017. Islip 15 Harborfields 6 WP: Shawn Ryan George Trimigliozzi hit a 2 run HR pic.twitter.com/3FOptDT6he — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) May 12, 2023 2023 was an exciting one for Islip. After hitting a 2-9 record, Islip had to win out with eight games left in the season. Islip unraveled eight wins in a row to squeak into the playoffs. Their unbelievable win streak put them head-to-head against Kings Park where they defied the odds at the Kingman’s ballpark and pulled off the upset. Heading into 2024, head coach RJ Going knows his team can achieve much more with the experience they gained from an incredible 2023...