Michael Hejmej
Michael Hejmej is a freelance writer, real estate agent and native of Riverhead.
Community News
Greenidge is ready for New Orleans
Ethan Greenidge talks about his experience with the NFL draft, his prospects with the Saints and his welcome home today by family and friends.
Community News
As NFL draft looms, Flanders’ Ethan Greenidge waits for a call
Former Riverhead football star and Villanova University starter Ethan Greenidge has had a lot of interest from NFL teams. He'll be gathering with family and friends this weekend for the NFL draft.
Community News
Former Blue Waves pitching phenomenon Julia Morrow set to play pro ball in Italy
For Julia Morrow, former Riverhead and University of Tampa pitcher, softball looked to be over. After throwing her final collegiate pitch, a long road...
Basketball
Girls basketball playoffs Dunn scores 1,000th point, but Riverhead falls to Commack in quarterfinal, 73-51
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,...
Basketball
Girls basketball playoffs No. 7 Riverhead looks to pull upset over No. 2 Commack tonight
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
Girls basketball: No. 3 Center Moriches knocks out No. 2 McGann-Mercy on home floor, 46-35
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
Girls basketball: Despite foul trouble, No. 7 Riverhead knocks out No. 10 Hills East, 64-62
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...
Boys Basketball
Boys basketball: Poor fourth quarter knocks Riverhead out of the playoffs
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.
Girls Basketball
Girls basketball: Why first-place Riverhead is so dominant on the court
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.
Boys Basketball
Basketball: Riverhead boys and girls make playoffs, McGann-Mercy girls too
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.
