Massapequa wants to show Sachem who’s boss and keep the Arrows’ most recent titles in the days of dial-up internet.
Kevin Catalano’s lacrosse team wants to avenge its 2025 shortcomings and use Massapequa’s playoff experience against the Arrows this weekend.
“Just our confidence and our poise,” Catalano said after winning the Nassau title 19-5 over Syosset.
“When there are moments in the game where things get a little crazy, just making sure we’re controlling our emotions.”
He’s all about keeping things technical to finish the job this year as “we just keep talking about being efficient.”
“Making sure we’re sharing the ball, making sure we’re playing deep into the shot clock, and just making sure we own our possessions as much as we could.”
Softball’s road back to the Long Island title was much more dramatic, as coach Christina Castellani’s squad came back in its best-of-three county championship series vs. Oceanside.
“After losing three straight games to them in the regular season, and then to win Games 2 and 3 of the series, I think that makes this championship a little extra special,” she said.
After a third straight rendition of both teams in the Nassau title — Oceanside won in 2024, and then Pequa back-to-back — the Chiefs are confident they can take on the world.
“These girls have worked hard this season to get back to this spot,” said Castellani.
“I’m not worried about our offense at all. We’ve had really solid offense throughout the entire season, and my pitching staff is ready to go.”
Massapequa is also having a banner spring with baseball, girls lacrosse and girls track all taking Nassau County titles — and Castellani can feel the pride from the stands.
“The energy is off the charts,” she said.
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