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Boys Basketball

Zilnicki leads Mercy to 50-42 win

by Dec 20, 2017
Allan Zilnicki had a game-high 24 points and 19 rebounds to lead the Monarchs (5-4) to a solid win over Southold (0-4).

Big second half propels Riverhead to victory over Centereach, 60-54

by Dec 16, 2017
Christian Pace led the Blue Waves with 22 points in their 64-50 victory over Centereach. Photo gallery by George Faella.

Riverhead falls to Copiague 64-60

by Dec 6, 2017
Christian Pace led a new-look Riverhead boys squad with 20 points yesterday on the home floor— quicker, stronger under the basket, hungry for rebounds and quick to develop the play in the offensive zone. The Waves stayed in it till the end, but came up four points short. See photos.

Monarchs suffer blowout loss in Greenport

by Nov 29, 2017
The Monarchs were overwhelmed from the get-go as the Porters were firing on all cylinders.

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 BasketballMattituck 75, McGann-Mercy 37

by Feb 2, 2017
McGann-Mercy fell to Mattituck last night, unable to overcome a smothering Tuckers defense.

Boys Basketball Lindenhurst 88, Riverhead 48

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

Boys Basketball: Blue Waves fall to Northport 43-37 at Riverhead High School

by Jan 11, 2017
The Riverhead Blue Waves boys basketball team fell to Northport last night at Riverhead High School, 43-37.

Boys basketball: Poor fourth quarter knocks Riverhead out of the playoffs

by Feb 11, 2016
No. 13 North Babylon exploded in the fourth quarter after trailing for most of the game. They went on a 23-7 run and blew the game open, knocking off No. 20 Riverhead, 56-41.

Basketball: Riverhead boys and girls make playoffs, McGann-Mercy girls too

by Feb 10, 2016
Riverhead will be well represented in the postseason with both Riverhead boys and girls basketball competing for the grand prize as well as the McGann-Mercy girls basketball team.