Michael Hejmej
Michael Hejmej is a freelance writer, real estate agent and native of Riverhead.
Basketball
Boys Basketball Seniors lead Riverhead into the playoffs with big win over West Islip, 72-41
Electric.
That's the best word to describe the atmosphere at Riverhead High School on Tuesday.
On a night when seniors were honored, it was the seniors...
Girls Basketball
Girls Basketball: Riverhead blows out Centereach 74-32, eyes League III championship
The Blue Waves improved to 12-1 in League III and 13-3 overall with a blowout win over Centereach last night, during their last home game of the regular season.
Boys Basketball
Boys basketball: After loss to Smithtown West, Riverhead still needs one more win for playoffs
the Blue Waves are still one win away from securing a playoff berth after today's 64-38 loss to Smithtown West.
Basketball
Girls basketball Riverhead wins big over Smithtown East, looks to finish season strong
The Blue Waves (10-1 League III, 12-3 overall) had no issues flying past Smithtown East, 64-44, during a game in which they never trailed.
Boys Basketball
Boys basketball Riverhead will have to wait another day to clinch playoff berth
"We had a strong first quarter and then kind of fell apart," Riverhead head coach John Rossetti said. The Waves travel to North Babylon Tuesday, 4 p.m.
Girls Basketball
As Waves extend league record to 8-0, comparisons to last Long Island Championship team arise
After Tuesday's 51-23 victory over Newfield at Riverhead High School, the Blue Waves have now won eight straight games and boast a crystal clear 8-0 division record atop League III.
Basketball
Girls Basketball: McGann-Mercy no match for red-hot Mattituck
McGann-Mercy's only league loss this season was against Mattituck. They got their chance for revenge Wednesday night in front of a home crowd.
Girls Basketball
Girls Basketball: After defeating Southold handily, McGann-Mercy looks forward to Mattituck rematch
The Monarchs (6-1 League VII, 6-2 overall) scored time and time again in the third quarter until the lead ballooned to double digits and beyond, ending the game with a final score of 45-25.
Boys Basketball
Boys basketball: Riverhead loses back to back after starting the league season 3-0
Even as Tyrese Kerr put up a monster game, scoring 24 points and hauling in 14 rebounds, it just wasn't enough to overcome the adversity as the Bulls defeated the Blue Waves, 57-46.
Wrestling
For Riverhead wrestling, the post-Davey era begins with 56-21 loss to Bulldogs
Wiiththe retirement before the season of longtime wrestling coach Wade Davey, the Riverhead Blue Waves are beginning a new chapter in team history..
