varsity sports are preparing for strong winter seasons, coming off a fall marked by the and all
Girl's Basketball
Last season: 18-2 overall. Conference champions.
Players to watch:
- Nadine Hadnagy, junior
- Colleen Reynolds, senior
- Alexis Panariello, junior
"I really love their work ethic. They are all good athletes who play hard," said head coach Pete Cerrone. Adding eight new girls to the team isn't discouraging to Cerrone. "Same expectations all the time. The first is to win the conference and then go after counties." he said. "We never change regardless of who is in the gym."
Key games:
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- Jan. 6, Massapequa @ Farmingdale
- Jan. 12, Uniondale @Farmingdale
- Jan. 17, Farmingdale @ Freeport
Boy's Basketball
Last season: 4-8, 6th place
Players to watch:
- Kevin Petit-Frere, junior
- Dalique Mingo, junior
- Curtis Jenkins, sophomore
- Jack Burke, sophomore
After coming off a rough season last year, coach Jimmy Pastier thinks his team can redeem themselves. "These guys put their work in since last March. They're primed and ready to go," he said. " They're on a mission this year."
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Key games:
- Jan. 6, Massapequa @ Farmingdale
- Feb. 3, Farmingdale @ Massapequa
Indoor Track
Last season: 13-0 (outdoor Track, Spring)
"Everything is going well so far," said head coach Walter Henning. There are many strong athletes on the team that Henning says have great potential. "Staying healthy is always a concern," he said.
The team will compete in two major races, the county and conference championship. "I would like to think we can contend for a county championship" said Henning.
Key meets:
- Feb. 1, County Championship @ St. Anthony's
- Feb. 8, Conference Championship @ St. Anthony's
Swimming and Diving
Last season: 7-3, 2nd place
Players to watch:
- Vinny Mattei, sophomore, swimmer
- James Mangione, junior, diver
- Jimmy Barnola, freshman, swimmer
Swim coach Ken Ilchuk has high expectations for his team this year, "We have a lot of depth. We have some very good young swimmers," he said. "We feel like we can be one of the top 10 teams."
Key meet:
- Jan. 10, Massapequa @ Farmingdale.
Varsity Boys Bowling
Last season: 26-4, 2nd in the conference
Players to watch:
- Joe Inzirillo, senior
- Steve Hamlin, sophomore
- Eric Kennedy, senior
The Farmingdale bowling team graduated three seniors last seasons but coach Joe Bianca is still expecting his team to be competitive this year. "Our team will be as good as last year. I don't know if it's going to be better but than last year, but we're looking forward to a good season," he said.
Key match:
- Dec, 20, Massapequa @ Farmingdale
Varsity Girls Bowling
Player to watch:
- Christie Warmingham, seventh grader
The team finished in the middle of their conference. Head coach Kevin Neu is entering his second season and is excited to continue to build the program. "We always want to improve year to year. It's being consistent, that's what bowling is all about," he said.
Key match:
- Dec. 20, Massapequa @ Farmingdale
