Syosset Boys Basketball Faces Farmingdale in Semifinals

Syosset could take on rival Farmingdale in the Nassau Class AAA semifinals on March 1 at Farmingdale State College.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Syosset boys basketball team could face off against Farmingdale in the Nassau Class AAA semifinals on March 1, depending on the outcome of the Syosset-Baldwin quarterfinal matchup. Farmingdale recently rallied from 10 points down in the fourth quarter to extend the final season of longtime coach Jim Pastier, setting up a potential showdown between the two rivals.

Why it matters

The Syosset-Farmingdale rivalry is one of the most heated in Nassau County, with the two schools located just a few miles apart. A semifinal matchup would generate significant local interest and excitement, as the teams battle for a spot in the county championship game.

The details

Farmingdale came back from a 10-point fourth quarter deficit to defeat an opponent and extend the final season of longtime coach Jim Pastier. This sets up a potential semifinal matchup between Farmingdale and Syosset, who will first face off against Baldwin in the quarterfinals. The winner of that Syosset-Baldwin game will advance to take on Farmingdale at Farmingdale State College on March 1.

  • The Syosset-Baldwin quarterfinal game will take place prior to the potential Syosset-Farmingdale semifinal on March 1.
  • Farmingdale recently rallied from 10 points down in the fourth quarter to extend coach Jim Pastier's final season.

The players

Farmingdale

A high school basketball team that could face off against rival Syosset in the Nassau Class AAA semifinals.

Jim Pastier

The longtime head coach of the Farmingdale boys basketball team, who is in his final season.

Syosset

A high school basketball team that could face off against rival Farmingdale in the Nassau Class AAA semifinals.

Baldwin

A high school basketball team that will face off against Syosset in the quarterfinals, with the winner advancing to the semifinals against Farmingdale.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The winner of the Syosset-Baldwin quarterfinal game will advance to face Farmingdale in the Nassau Class AAA semifinals on March 1 at Farmingdale State College.

The takeaway

This potential semifinal matchup between Syosset and Farmingdale would be a highly anticipated rivalry game, with the winner advancing to the Nassau County championship game.