Michael Hejmej
Michael Hejmej is a freelance writer, real estate agent and native of Riverhead.
Football
Falisi steps up at quarterback but Riverhead falls to North Babylon, 27-23
Uncertainty at the quarterback position, uncharacteristic mistakes and a plethora of injuries sunk Riverhead on Saturday afternoon against North Babylon.
Soccer
Girls Soccer: North Babylon tops Riverhead, 7-0
Riverhead lost in front of a home crowd Saturday morning against North Babylon, 7-0.
Soccer
Tuckers take down Monarchs, 3-1
After surrendering the first goal of the game, Mattituck's offense came alive and scored the next three goals, winning 3-1 at Mattituck High School on Friday afternoon.
Soccer
Boys Soccer: short-handed Riverhead falls to Newfield, 3-2
After falling behind 3-0 early on, a Riverhead player received a red card for violent conduct at Stotzky Park Wednesday afternoon. Playing a man...
Football
Riverhead unveils new offense in opener at W. Islip but Waves fall to Lions, 19-8
The Blue Waves, looking to take advantage of their speedy quarterback, started the season with a new offense, but dropped the opener to West Islip 19-8.
Football
Former Riverhead lineman Ethan Greenidge earns start for Villanova, an unusual chance for a freshman
Villanova freshman Ethan Greenidge (RHS Class of 2015) has an unusual chance to start in the offensive line today in the Villanova-Fordham game at 6 p.m.
Soccer
Boys Soccer: Southold takes down McGann-Mercy, 7-2
After McGann-Mercy scored the first goal of the game, Southold exploded for seven unanswered goals to win 7-2 at Southold High School Tuesday afternoon.
Lacrosse
Riverhead lacrosse standout Austin Fitzpatrick verbally commits to NYIT
Austin Fitzpatrick set a goal for himself going into his junior lacrosse season at Riverhead: finish the year with a collegiate commitment.
Sports
Riverhead weightlifter qualifies for American Open after taking first in Connecticut
Riverhead Alum Erika Moncada finished first in her weight class at the Connecticut Open Weightlifting Competition, qualifying for the American Open in December.
Football
Malcolm Cater visited by NFL scouts before his final collegiate season
RHS graduate and Blue Waves football star Malcolm Cater has had five NFL scouts show up at the University of Charleston asking for him even before camp started.
