Dylan McKenna
Islip Looking to Build on Magical Run to Postseason
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...
Led by Strong Junior Class, Islip Poised for Improved Year
Islip fielded a very young team in 2021 – they graduated three impact players – Connor Ruland (Mercy College), Matt Flood (Farmingdale State) and Nick Classie. The benefit of that is that their younger players took their growing pains and that typically bodes well for the future. Head Coach RJ Going is optimistic about their program considering their talented young players that earned valuable experience last year – specifically the 2023 class. RHP/OF Dylan McKenna was named All-League last season after batting .380, but he is also a talented pitcher and he should be an impact player for them. OF Ethan Ferrera was up on varsity last year as well and he batted .300 during his time. Today we will have coverage of Harborfields @ Islip Here’s sophomore George Trimiglioz...
