As 22-mile-per-hour winds swirled around Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium, and the wind-chill factor made it feel like 12 degrees, the Riverhead Blue Waves huddled inside their locker room preparing for the Division II county championship against West Islip.
A calm silence fell over the group. READ
Under gray skies Saturday, a somber silence filled the air on Coach Mike McKillop Memorial football field as the Riverhead Blue Waves honored one of their own. Prior to a Division II game against Centereach, the football team retired the jersey of Tech Sgt. Dashan Briggs. READ
Months of training and competitions had prepared the Riverhead cheerleading team for Saturday’s Section XI Championships. Over and over they practiced the 2 minute 30 second routine so that each of the 12 girls’ role became second nature. READ
To the editor:
It is with a broken heart filled with sorrow that we write this letter of thanks and sympathy. READ
The Riverhead boys basketball team defeated Newfield Tuesday in the League III opener, 44-43, at Riverhead High School. READ
Riverhead quarterback Tristan Falisi dropped back from under center and tossed the ball to his right to Sharron Trent. Down the right sideline, Ryun Moore took off, his legs churning toward the end zone. Trent pulled up, wound back his right arm and slung the ball down field to Moore for a 58-yard touchdown. READ
The crowd awaiting the varsity cheerleading team’s arrival at the high school Monday night. (Credit: Jen Nuzzo photos)
The bitter cold didn’t stop supporters from gathering at the high school Monday night to welcome home the Riverhead varsity cheerleading team.
Riverhead graduate Miguel Maysonet was vying for a spot on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster. (Credit: AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
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