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High School Roundup: Baseball, Softball, and Lacrosse
Comsewogue/Port Jefferson edges Northport in softball thriller
Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:52am
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A high school softball game reduced to its most essential geometric forms, capturing the dynamic energy and competitive spirit of local sports.Northport TodayIn a close Suffolk II softball matchup, Mikaela Weinisch's go-ahead single in the top of the seventh inning drove in the winning run as Comsewogue/Port Jefferson edged Northport 4-3 on Wednesday. Weinisch also made a crucial defensive play with runners on base to preserve the victory.
Why it matters
High school sports are an important part of the local community, providing opportunities for student-athletes to compete, develop skills, and build camaraderie. These types of close, back-and-forth games showcase the excitement and drama of high school athletics.
The details
Comsewogue/Port Jefferson trailed Northport 3-2 heading into the top of the seventh inning. Adrianna Napolitano reached base and Weinisch followed with the go-ahead RBI single to give Comsewogue/Port Jefferson the lead. Weinisch also made a diving stop with two Northport runners on base to help preserve the victory.
- The game was played on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
The players
Mikaela Weinisch
A player for the Comsewogue/Port Jefferson softball team who drove in the winning run with a seventh-inning single and also made a key defensive play.
Adrianna Napolitano
A player for the Comsewogue/Port Jefferson softball team who scored the winning run in the top of the seventh inning.
Northport
The opposing softball team that lost 4-3 to Comsewogue/Port Jefferson.
The takeaway
This close, back-and-forth softball game between Comsewogue/Port Jefferson and Northport showcases the exciting and competitive nature of high school sports, where individual heroics and team effort can make the difference in a tight contest.
