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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.

Monarchs eke out a victory in last minute of see-saw homecoming game against Bonackers

by Oct 10, 2015
A game-winning touchdown with less than a minute on the clock lifted the McGann-Mercy Monarchs to a 40-38 victory over the East Hampton Bonackers for the Monarchs' homecoming celebration.

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."

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...

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.

Falisi steps up at quarterback but Riverhead falls to North Babylon, 27-23

by Sep 19, 2015
Uncertainty at the quarterback position, uncharacteristic mistakes and a plethora of injuries sunk Riverhead on Saturday afternoon against North Babylon.

Riverhead unveils new offense in opener at W. Islip but Waves fall to Lions, 19-8

by Sep 12, 2015
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: McGann Mercy falls to John Glenn, 49-12

by Sep 12, 2015
The McGann Mercy Monarchs lost to the John Glenn Knights in a home game last night, 49-12. The Monarchs, now 0-2 in the regular season, go on to play at Wyandanch on Sept. 26 at 1:30. 

Former Riverhead lineman Ethan Greenidge earns start for Villanova, an unusual chance for a freshman

by Sep 12, 2015
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.

Malcolm Cater visited by NFL scouts before his final collegiate season

by Aug 16, 2015
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.