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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.

Shanice Allen, former Blue Waves basketball star, still making history with NCAA championship victories

by Mar 18, 2016
Four years after she helped bring Riverhead High School’s basketball team to the state's Final Four for the first time, Shanice Allen is making...

Girls basketball playoffs Dunn scores 1,000th point, but Riverhead falls to Commack in quarterfinal, 73-51

by Feb 17, 2016
High school basketball may be just a sport but to the 13 Riverhead girls who competed in the Suffolk County Class AA quarterfinals against Commack tonight,...

Girls basketball playoffs No. 7 Riverhead looks to pull upset over No. 2 Commack tonight

by Feb 17, 2016
Riverhead's quest for the crown will have to overcome a big roadblock tonight at Commack High School. The No. 7 seed Blue Waves will travel to unfamiliar territory. They'll face one of the largest schools in Suffolk County, No. 2 seed Commack for a 5 p.m tip-off.

Girls basketball: No. 3 Center Moriches knocks out No. 2 McGann-Mercy on home floor, 46-35

by Feb 13, 2016
The third-seeded Red Devils just came out hot and stayed hot for the duration, leading from start to finish. They eventually knocked out No. 2 McGann-Mercy, 46-35.

Girls basketball: Despite foul trouble, No. 7 Riverhead knocks out No. 10 Hills East, 64-62

by Feb 12, 2016
The score was 64-62 and 17 seconds remained in the first round Suffolk AA playoff matchup of No. 7 Riverhead and No. 10 Half...

Girls basketball: Why first-place Riverhead is so dominant on the court

by Feb 10, 2016
Three years ago, Riverhead head coach Dave Spinella put three eighth-grade guards on the floor — not exactly a formula for success. But it didn't matter to him at that point.

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.

Girls Basketball: Riverhead blows out Centereach 74-32, eyes League III championship

by Feb 5, 2016
The Blue Waves improved to 12-1 in League III and 13-3 overall with a blowout win over Centereach last night, during their last home game of the regular season.

As Waves extend league record to 8-0, comparisons to last Long Island Championship team arise

by Jan 19, 2016
After Tuesday's 51-23 victory over Newfield at Riverhead High School, the Blue Waves have now won eight straight games and boast a crystal clear 8-0 division record atop League III.