03.07.2015 Sports Boys Winter Track: More state medals for Robinson, sans headband NYSPHSAA CHAMPIONSHIPS Last winter Jacob Robinson described the experience of running in his first indoor state track and field meet as a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity. He could have amended that...
03.06.2015 Sports Boys Winter Track: Robinson, the man with the headband The fastest-moving headband in Riverhead High School these days belongs to Jacob Robinson. Robinson has an affable way about him, with a friendly face and a pleasant demeanor to...
02.22.2015 Sports Boys Winter Track: Two fourths, two plaques for Robinson LONG ISLAND ELITE TRACK INVITATIONAL Jacob Robinson walked out of St. Anthony’s High School with a couple of well-earned plaques in his hand on Sunday afternoon. The Riverhead High School...
03.01.2014 Sports Boys Track: Robinson, Wright both take medals from state meet NYSPHSAA CHAMPIONSHIPS If ever there was a mystery event in high school boys winter track, it is the distance-medley relay. In the New York State Public High School Athletic...
02.21.2014 Sports Boys Winter Track: Top Riverhead pole vaulter injures ankle LONG ISLAND ELITE TRACK INVITATIONAL Charles Villa, the standout Riverhead High School pole vaulter who thrills spectators by rising to greater and greater heights, made hearts sink on Friday....
02.23.2013 Sports Boys Track: Three Riverheaders clear 14 feet in pole vault LONG ISLAND ELITE TRACK INVITATIONAL After all the drama and all the excitement subsided, it was time for photographs. Photos for posterity. Five smiling pole vaulters posed for photos...
02.18.2013 Sports Boys Winter Track: Pole vaulters are a fearless breed Every now and then, Sal Loverde, the Riverhead boys winter track coach, gives in to temptation, walks over to his pole vaulters and tells them what he thinks about...