Michael Hejmej
Michael Hejmej is a freelance writer, real estate agent and native of Riverhead.
Softball
Riverhead softball season opener Thursday with new coach at the helm
For 13 years, Bob Fox was Riverhead softball. What he did for the program will never be erased. The families, coaches, fans and...
Lacrosse
LAX preview: Riverhead looks forward to season opener
Ryan Bitzer no longer mans the midfield, Alex Panagakos no longer stands between the pipes, and Keith Jefferson's presence in no longer felt...
Community News
Former Blue Waves pitching ace tearing up Sunshine State Conference
The only softball pitcher to throw a perfect game in Blue Waves history is putting on a show in college — proving herself...
Community News
Former Blue Waves baseball captain named captain of college team
From captain of the Riverhead Blue Waves baseball team to captain of the St. Lawrence Saints, 2010 Riverhead graduate Bryan Palermo reflects on his...
Community News
Malcolm Cater back in football: Ex-Riverhead star linebacker determined to ‘make it right’
At 16 years old, during a fight at a house party in Wyandanch in 2007, Malcolm Cater was struck with a bullet in...
Riverhead High School
Cheatom signs with football powerhouse Nassau Community
If you thought Riverhead's most talented halfback since Miguel Maysonet was going to fade into irrelevance after being ruled academically ineligible for the...
Boys Basketball
Riverhead upsets no.1 Newfield, 48-46
Blue Waves took down the first-place Wolverines last night 48-46 on Riverhead's home court. Photo slideshow.
Community News
Riverhead basketball standouts working hard on college courts
Dave Spinella has always been a get-them-up-as-fast-as-you-can type of coach. He's very much aware of the talent within the program. He'd rather bring...
Girls Basketball
Girls hoops: West Islip 52, Riverhead 47
The Riverhead Blue Waves folded down the stretch last night for their third straight loss, despite Sam Dunn's 19 points and 19 rebounds.
Boys Basketball
Riverhead ends skid with 64-30 win over Centereach
Riverhead upended Centereach Thursday night, 64-30 to end an eight-game losing skid, posting their first league win of the season. As the players waited...
