SWR Basketball Teams Chase County Titles

Boys' and girls' squads make playoffs, now aim for Suffolk crowns

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Both the boys' and girls' basketball teams at Shoreham-Wading River High School have made the playoffs after successful regular seasons, and now they're setting their sights on Suffolk County championships. The boys' team finished 17-3 and earned the No. 2 seed in the Class A bracket, while the girls' squad went 17-2 and nabbed the No. 3 seed in their Class A bracket.

Why it matters

Reaching the playoffs is an accomplishment, but winning a county title would be an even bigger achievement for these SWR basketball programs. The boys' team has shown it can win big games against top opponents, while the girls' squad is led by a talented core of players looking to capture the school's first Suffolk crown since 2023.

The details

The boys' team is led by a balanced scoring attack, with four starters averaging double-digit points. Coach Kevin Culhane praised his team's unselfish play and ability to ride the hot hand. The girls' team is guided by first-year coach Christian Coster and is paced by senior Leslie Jablonski, along with sisters Kady and Anabel Keegan. Freshman Laurel Coster has also made a big impact as the team's primary ball handler.

  • The boys' team will begin the playoffs on Wednesday, Feb. 18, hosting No. 7 Sayville.
  • The girls' team will host No. 6 Bayport-Blue Point in their playoff opener on Thursday, Feb. 19.

The players

Kevin Culhane

Head coach of the SWR boys' basketball team.

James Cook

One of four SWR boys' starters averaging double-digit points per game.

Christian Coster

First-year head coach of the SWR girls' basketball team.

Leslie Jablonski

Senior leader of the SWR girls' team, averaging 13.4 points per game.

Kady Keegan

One of the Keegan sisters on the SWR girls' team, averaging around 10 points per game.

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What they’re saying

“We had a tremendous season. All the work we put in the last few years is finally coming to fruition. We played some big games this year and won them when in the years past we would've struggled. I'm excited and confident heading into the playoffs.”

— Kevin Culhane, Head coach, SWR boys' basketball (timesreview.com)

“We need to play our game and bring the energy. Move the ball on offense and pressure on defense. Bayport is very athletic and well coached, so you know every time you play them, they are going to bring their best effort.”

— Christian Coster, Head coach, SWR girls' basketball (timesreview.com)

What’s next

The boys' team will face a tough test against No. 1 seed William Floyd in a scrimmage, which should help prepare them for the playoffs. The girls' team will also have scrimmages during their nine-day layoff to keep the players in game shape.

The takeaway

These SWR basketball programs have built up to this point, with the boys' team overcoming past struggles to become a contender and the girls' squad looking to capture the school's first Suffolk title in three years. Both teams have the talent and momentum to make deep playoff runs and potentially bring home county championships.