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Girls Basketball Blue Waves bid emotional farewell to beloved coach, with big senior night win

by Feb 9, 2017
Last night's senior night at Riverhead High School belonged to coach Dave Spinella, who coached his last game — fittingly, a 70-29 victory over Lindenhurst.

Boys Basketball Riverhead falls to Connetquot 56-50, after senior night ceremonies

by Feb 8, 2017
It was a tough loss the Blue Waves on senior night yesterday, falling 56-50 to Connetquot, coming off a victory over Northport last time out.

Boys Basketball Lindenhurst 88, Riverhead 48

by Jan 18, 2017
Lindenhurst overpowered Riverhead yesterday in an 88-48 loss on the Waves' home court.

Girls Basketball Waves cruise past Connetquot, 50-32

by Jan 14, 2017
After a slow start, Riverhead had a strong second half for the win.

Boys Basketball Southold 49, McGann-Mercy 41

by Jan 5, 2017
Southold got past McGann-Mercy in a non-league game yesterday at Southold High School.

Girls Basketball Walt Whitman 52, Riverhead 35

by Dec 24, 2016
It was a tale of two halves yesterday on the Riverhead High School basketball court. The Waves ended the first half just one point behind the undefeated Walt Whitman Wildcats, but they were outscored 34-18 in the second half.

Girls Basketball McGann-Mercy 56, Southold/Greenport 37

by Dec 23, 2016
McGann-Mercy (3-3, 3-4) dominated Southold/Greenport (0-4, 2-4) throughout, finishing with a 56-37 victory.

Boys Basketball Hills East 79, Riverhead 65

by Dec 21, 2016
Riverhead was outgunned by Half Hollow Hills East 79-65 at Riverhead High School yesterday.

Girls Basketball Photos: Smithtown West 57, Riverhead 56

by Dec 14, 2016
The Blue Waves took a tough loss in overtime to Smithtown West Tuesday after a back-and-forth OT battle that ended in a one-point win on a free throw, 57-56.

Boys Basketball Riverhead 68, McGann-Mercy 33

by Dec 5, 2016
The Riverhead Blue Waves dominated the floor in a 68-33 romp over the McGann-Mercy Monarchs.