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Michael Hejmej is a freelance writer, real estate agent and native of Riverhead.

Riverhead smacks up Bellport, 28-8 at homecoming

by Oct 24, 2015
Riverhead, after losing back-to-back games 45-7, came back this week and delivered a final blow to Bellport's season with a 28-8 victory Saturday afternoon.

After tough loss to Hills West, Waves still hoping for playoff berth

by Oct 18, 2015
Riverhead fell to Half Hollow Hills West 45-7 yesterday on the road. The Blue Waves dropped to 2-4 in Division II and take on Bellport (1-5) in their homecoming game next week.

After ‘moving on’ to pursue a career as a cop, Miguel Maysonet is back in the NFL: Blue Waves star signs...

by Oct 17, 2015
Miguel Maysonet had decided to pursue a career as a police officer and had taken the police exam before he got a text from the Buffalo Bills Thursday asking if he had interest in playing on the team's practice squad.

Football: Newfield out-muscles Riverhead, 45-7

by Oct 10, 2015
"It was definitely a beat-down," head coach Leif Shay said. "They're a really good football team. They're undefeated for a reason."

Field Hockey: Riverhead loses tough match against Huntington, 2-1

by Oct 10, 2015
Though the loss hurts, the Blue Waves are still positioned to make the playoffs for the second straight year with just three games remaining on the schedule.

Football: Riverhead pulls upset over undefeated Smithtown West, 16-6

by Oct 3, 2015
When it rains, it pours — especially when the Blue Waves are in town. The last time Riverhead traveled to face an undefeated Smithtown West Bulls...

Tuckers trounce Monarchs, 7-0

by Sep 29, 2015
Under an off-and-on rain shower, the Tuckers dominated the Monarchs, 7-0.

Field Hockey: Riverhead outpaces West Islip, 2-1

by Sep 28, 2015
Riverhead (4-2 Division II) walked away with a 2-1 victory Monday afternoon against West Islip (2-4 Division II).

Defense shines in Riverhead’s 12-6 victory over Half Hollow Hills East

by Sep 26, 2015
Riverhead forced four turnovers on defense en route to a 12-6 victory over Half Hollow Hills East at Coach Mike McKillop Memorial Field on Saturday afternoon.

Girls Soccer: Monarchs and Settlers play to 2-2 draw

by Sep 22, 2015
The Southold/Greenport Settlers played host to the McGann-Mercy Monarchs on Monday afternoon and neither team could pull away with the victory.