Calhoun Winter Sports Report

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Want to know what happened in this year's winter sports? Check out this sports report courtesy of Calhoun Sports Boosters Club. Boys indoor track: On Jan. 19, the Calhoun boys indoor track team won the Conference Championship in a meet held at St. Anthony's. Some of the boys posted personal bests and they all showed team camaraderie. Calhoun and East Meadow were neck and neck throughout the competition, with Calhoun edging East Meadow in the 4 X 800 and 4 X 400 relays to tie the meet going into the final relay event (4 X 200 meters). The Calhoun 4 X 200 relay team proceeded to finish one place ahead of East Meadow to clinch the championship.  Girls varsity basketball: The Colts varsity girls team continued an up and down season by dropping…

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The Giants are 'Life'

Merrick resident joins half the universe in downtown New York to celebrate the Giants second Super Bowl championship in five seasons.

It's a good thing Russ Turrini saw his Giants win another Super Bowl title on Sunday, because he might not live to see another National Football League game. Turrini, who brought his son and daughter to Manhattan to see the Big Blue ticker-tape parade, is traveling to Boston on Wednesday for a business trip. "I'm wearing my Giants jersey," Turrini told the New York Times' The Fifth Down blog.  Turrini, who told the Times "the Giants are our life," locked up a viewing spot on the corner of Broadway and Cedar Street by 7:30 a.m.  For the record, Turrini took a vacation day. The kids skipped school. The math lesson could wait. The only numbers that mattered Tuesday?  Giants 21, Patriots 17, clinching New York's fourth Super Bowl championship.

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Bellmore-Merrick CHSD Sports Program has Bright Future Ahead

Continued improvement has lead to more college picks from the district.

Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District (CHSD) sports program has a long-standing tradition of drive and dedication and this attitude has not only given them an impressive past, but an even brighter future leading into 2012 and beyond. “We run a wide range programs for boys and girls sports, ranging from seventh grade to twelfth,” Saul Lerner, director of athletics for the CHSD, said. “We’ve always had success, but we’ve had more success recently. We’ve had County championships in badminton, track, baseball and volleyball.” While it would be easy to take full credit for the CHSD’s increased sporting prowess, Lerner not only heaped praise upon his coaching staff, but on the people who shaped his young athletes’ early, formative years …

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Calhoun Athlete of the Month: Samantha Baldauf

Baldauf is Calhoun's female athlete of the month.

Samantha Baldauf, a senior at Calhoun, has been a distance runner on Calhoun's winter and spring track team for the past four years.  During this time, she has earned All-Conference and All-Division honors, as well as helping the team to Division Championships.  She is a dedicated team member and a great competitor. As a captain, Baldauf provides a wonderful example to the younger team members, both on the track and in the classroom.  In addition to participating in winter and spring track, she is a four-year member of Calhoun's volleyball team, of which she has spent three years on varsity, and actively involved with the school's Athlete Helping Athletes program.  Baldauf is also a member of National Honor Society, LOTE, math and science …

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Whiz Kid: Natalia Wilkins

Highlighting kids that inspire the community.

This week, Merrick Patch has named Natalia Wilkins as the Whiz Kid!   Do you know a great kid? Submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail the information to Emily.Cappiello@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the following information:

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Calhoun Athlete of the Month: Nick Abbene

Abbene is the captain of the Bellmore-Merrick Bulldogs hockey team.

Nick Abbene, a student at Calhoun High School, is the captain of the Bellmore-Merrick Bulldogs, playing all four years on varsity.  The senior is a leader in every sense of the word. Abbene is the definition of what a student athlete should be, in that he is both a wonderful student and tremendous player.  In the Bulldogs' first 10 games, he netted 23 goals and led the team to a 7-2-1 mark and has been a huge part of rebuilding the Bulldogs after they lost 13 seniors to graduation last spring.  Abbene has taught all the new players what it truly means to be a Bulldog and was matched with certain players in a recent contest to assist them in scoring their first varsity goals. Also a participant in lacrosse and SADD, he is currently is …

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Whiz Kid: Jessica Arana

Highlighting kids that inspire the community.

This week, Merrick has named Jessica Arana as the Whiz Kid!   Do you know a great kid? Submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail the information to Emily.Cappiello@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the following information:

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Why You're the World's Biggest Giants Fan

Did you name your son Eli, get a helmet tattoo on your neck or paint your RV Big Blue? Tell us your stories of ultimate New York Giants fandom.

Sports is about much more than games. It’s about how we celebrate our teams, obsess over athletes, recite statistics and even party. It can dictate what we wear, where we vacation and even who we marry.  The New York Giants face the San Francisco 49ers Sunday at 6:30 p.m. EST (Fox-TV) for the right to play in the Super Bowl. So as we count the days to the NFC Championship Game and recount the improbable, plucky run by the Giants, it’s also time to celebrate our fandom. Everyone has that fan-tastic story: Did you name your son Eli (or Tiki), get a helmet tattoo on your neck or paint your RV Big Blue? Maybe you’re a fourth-generation season ticket holder or proposed to your girlfriend at halftime.  Tell us your stories of ultimate New York …

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Bellmore-Merrick Swim Coach Honored by Nassau County

Bellmore-Merrick’s Robert Kaefer was recently named the Nassau County Coach of the year for girls’ swimming.