Suffolk County Team Of The Week: Huntington Stuns National Power, Whitman No-Hitter, Signing Day Celebrations

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — This week’s sports action across Suffolk County delivered statement wins, breakout performances and meaningful milestones, led by a signature victory from Huntington’s girls lacrosse team.

Huntington Girls Lacrosse Stuns National Power

Huntington delivered one of the most impressive wins of the season, rallying to defeat Ridgewood, New Jersey — one of the top-ranked teams in the country — 7-6 on a rainy afternoon in Cold Spring Harbor.

Trailing 5-3 at halftime, the Blue Devils surged back in the second half before Valentina Puccio scored the game-winner with less than a minute remaining.

With the game tied 6-6, Puccio fired home the decisive goal, capping off a clutch performance that energized a large Huntington crowd.

Puccio led the offense with two goals, while Jolie Weinschreider added three goals and an assist. Bridget Callery contributed a goal and two assists, while Grace Gordon and Olivia Puccio also found the back of the net.

Defensively, Huntington controlled the tempo throughout the second half. Goalie Juliet Johnson made 12 saves, while Ava McDonald forced multiple turnovers and helped disrupt Ridgewood’s attack.

The Blue Devils followed that performance with a 12-4 win over William Floyd to improve to 11-0 on the season.

Whitman 8th Grader Throws No-Hitter

At Walt Whitman, an emerging young talent delivered a dominant performance in the circle.

Eighth-grade pitcher Brynn Iacovone threw her first career no-hitter in a 2-0 win over Half Hollow Hills on April 25, striking out 14 batters and carrying a perfect game into the seventh inning.

Iacovone allowed just one walk in the final frame, finishing the game with complete control.

Coach Ralph Miranda said her consistency stood out throughout.

“As she continued to get outs, her approach never changed,” Miranda said. “Even after she allowed the only baserunner of the game, I was proud of how she maintained her composure and finished strong.”

Whitman’s defense backed the effort, with catcher Lucy O’Loughlin guiding the game behind the plate and outfielders Liana Chetty and Maya Rowser making key plays to preserve the shutout.

The game’s only runs came in the fourth inning, when Leilani Servellon drove in Gianna Rowser to break a scoreless tie.

Smithtown Hosts First Unified Basketball Game

Smithtown marked a major milestone on April 28, hosting its first-ever Unified Basketball game at Smithtown High School West.

More than 30 athletes participated in the matchup against Middle Country, highlighting the district’s continued expansion of inclusive athletic programs.

“This is as positive a sports environment as you’ll ever go to,” Director of Athletics Jason Lambert said.

The event drew strong community support, with packed stands of families, students and staff celebrating a program focused on inclusion, teamwork and opportunity.

“We’ve been waiting such a long time for this,” Head coach Emily Fey said. “We’re so happy and thankful to Smithtown — the more the merrier.”

West Babylon Celebrates College Signings

West Babylon Senior High School recognized a large group of student-athletes during its College Signing Day on April 29, celebrating seniors who will continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.

Surrounded by family, coaches and school leaders, each athlete was honored for balancing athletics and academics while representing their school. The ceremony highlighted years of dedication and marked the beginning of the next chapter for each athlete.

Among those recognized:

• Sarah Caltabiano (softball, Susquehanna University)
• Dylan Cousins (baseball, John Jay College)
• Matthew Critchley (baseball, SUNY Maritime)
• Steve Gervasi (baseball, College of Staten Island)
• Joshua Gomez (baseball, Caldwell University)
• Vincent Iorio (baseball, University of Mount St. Vincent)
• Gaetan Leroy (track and field, SUNY Cortland)
• Esteban Mendez-Sanchez (lacrosse, Post University)
• Nico Milani (baseball, Curry College)
• Khadin Muhammad (track and field, University at Buffalo)
• Brooke-Lynn Murray (wrestling, North Central College)
• Philip Ortiz-DiPaolo (cross-country/track, Farmingdale State College)
• Brady Patrick (soccer, Mount Saint Mary College)
• Victoria Pelliccione (lacrosse, Southern Connecticut State University)
• Noah Rosa (basketball/soccer, Dominican University)
• Samantha Serrano (flag football, St. Joseph’s University)
• Mikayla Viera (track and field, Utica University)

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