There's nothing like high school football. The Comsewogue Warrior football program is unlike any other program on the island, Comsewogue football preaches family and hard work unlike anyone else. What makes it so special goes beyond the x’s and o’s. This program reflects the genuine love and passion that the players, coaches, and fans exhibit for this sport and each other.

Coach Tremblay has been coaching at Comsewogue for 25 years now, and he explains that the program is “Unlike any other program". 

Coach Tremblay says, “All the boys on this team act as if they are real brothers, it doesn't get any more family-like than this group of boys. Every time one of them is down another is bringing them back up. There's never a dull moment of the guys on and off the field, in the locker room, and at practice, all the boys are trying to make each other the best they can be.”

Shane Grant was a very efficient and major player a part of the 2023 and 2024 Warrior football teams. Coach Tremblay stated many times, that Shane is a full-of-light player and has one of the best personalities on the team while also being one of the most talented players on the team. Shane Grant had 118 ATTs, 567 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 12 RECS for 144 yards. Shane is going to increase his stats in college while he's still deciding where he wants to further his academic and athletic career. He explains how the Comsewogue football program has helped and will continue to help him make the best decision possible.

Shane Grant says, “Coming to a new school freshman year was very different and odd at first but as time moved on and once I played football my sophomore year I realized that this is where I was meant to be and wanted to be, everyone was so welcoming and good to me I couldn't have asked for a better transition to a new school”

One of our other seniors on the team is captain Lucas Shannon, Lucas helped Shane accomplish the statistics he was able to have this year by blocking for him. Midway through the season, Lucas was switched from tight end to left tackle. Lucas knew he had to adjust to this position quickly for his teammates, and he did just that. Lucas also went through what could have been a season-ending injury this season which was breaking his nose but he pushed through for his team and played throughout the rest of the season.

Lucas explained his position switch to me he said “Yeah, so obviously it was a lot different from where I was at before but I gotta do what the team needs and what Coach Tremblay needs from me” I also asked Lucas how he [felt] that this is his last season as a Comsewogue football player. He said “I feel this season means the most to me especially because it's the last ride with my boys, I feel we could do something really special this year”

Lucas Shannon received all-county awards for the 2024 season along with Shane Grant and multiple all-division awards across the junior and senior classes of the Warrior football team. The boys ended the season as 5-3 while unfortunately losing in the playoffs to a tough Westhampton team. All the coaches and the players have expressed that they would have not traded anything or anyone for this amazing team and winning season. As the boys and coaches would say "This is Comsewogue Football”.

Speed, agility, coordination, and awareness are all characteristics that make up a good volleyball player. At Comsewogue High School, a group of boys with these exact characteristics make up the varsity boys' volleyball team. 

This August they began practicing with hopes of improving from previous seasons. Due to the lack of knowledge about volleyball, the boys' program at Comsewogue is not very big, but the ones who play dedicate many hours of their days to improving.  This season the boys' team went 2-12, and although this is not the ideal record, they immensely improved throughout the season, and formed great connections with each other on and off the court.

It can be difficult to tell how much a team is improving if you are just looking at the final score of the game. When asked about the improvements the boys on the team are making, Coach Pete Valerio said, “Having the ability to think on the fly or run things on the fly takes time, takes skill, and because of that our record doesn’t show the progress that these guys are making, which they are making progress”. Throughout the three months, every guy on the team got better in different ways, big and small.

While constantly hitting the floor, or jumping nonstop can be very tiring physically, volleyball is also a very mental sport. It is crucial that players keep a positive mentality even after making mistakes. 

While asked about what is most challenging, Junior Captain David Farmer said, “Staying focused and having to comprehend what’s going on on the court, and being one team”.  Later, Senior Captain Anthony Fritz was asked a similar question. He said, “Being a captain, you have to work with your team to bring everybody up, and you have to take a leadership role that a normal player won’t have to take”. 

These two players along with Senior Captain Andrew Krieg helped the Boys Varsity Volleyball Team make major improvements this season. 

As the Boys' Volleyball team here at Comsewogue continues to grow, we are positive that there will be many successful seasons in the near future. 

When the whistle blows and the game begins, there’s more than just a ball in play. For the Comsewogue girls’ soccer team, this season isn’t just about winning or losing; it's about showing what it means to play for something bigger than yourself. The girls' team lies in the sense of trust and loyalty that makes them a true family. 

For two decades, Coach Seifert and Costello have stood on the sidelines, showing dedication and care for their team. Many players were new to the varsity level, stepping up to face competition. They have shared experiences that often lay the strongest foundation for team unity. 

Coach Seifert says, “Work hard and train during the off-season because playing against girls a few years older than you present physical challenges, not as much skill… it will work out in the end.” 

As the season began, the team faced its fair share of challenges. The season ended with a 5-6-1 record; it was a reminder of how far the team had come, how much they had learned, and how much potential they had for the future. The girls train hard because they know they can outperform the previous years and maintain their confidence as they improve more and more each year. 

Adastra Cuiffo said, “... eventually you just learn the routine and it makes it a lot easier and it is enjoyable, I was happy to be here.” 

For seniors like Adastra Cuiffo, the path has been long and full of growth. Having been a part of her high school soccer team since eighth grade. She looks back on the challenges of adjusting to the high school schedule and offers valuable advice for the younger players who will follow in her footsteps. 

The underclassmen said, “... I was really nervous, as we both were, but once we went, the older girls were comforting, didn’t yell at us, and made us feel included.” 

For many high school athletes, the journey begins as a freshman- stepping onto a new field, meeting new teammates, and learning the ropes of a high school sport. These girls showed that they are deserving of their team position and that making new friends and proving their effort and dedication to the team helps them adjust more easily.