Newsday’s final top 10 high school baseball team rankings for the season

Newsday’s final top 10 high school baseball team rankings for the season

June 22, 2026 discoverhiddenusacom Sports

Massapequa won the state Class AAA championship with a 7-1 victory over Liverpool, according to Newsday high school sports editor Gregg Sarra. The team finished the season 25-3-1 and secured the Long Island title with an 11-6 win over Connetquot.

How did Massapequa and other top teams perform in state finals?

Jack Scannapieco led Massapequa’s victory over Liverpool to claim the state Class AAA crown. St. Dominic also secured a state title in the NSCHSAA tournament, where Tyler Camastro-Szwejkowski threw a two-hitter in a 9-1 win against Nichols of Buffalo, according to Sarra.

Long Island Lutheran earned the NYSAIS state championship for the first time in program history. The Crusaders finished 20-6, supported by the pitching of Matt Muzikant.

Did You Know? Connetquot has established a record of consistency by appearing in the Long Island final in three of the past five years.

Which teams dominated the Long Island championships?

Bellmore JFK captured the Long Island Class AA title with a 9-3 win over Hauppauge. The Cougars finished 22-6 but later fell 5-3 to an undefeated Cornwall team in the state semifinal, per Sarra’s reporting.

Center Moriches won the Long Island Class B crown after starting pitcher Dan Gilroy led the Red Devils past Oyster Bay. The team finished the season 20-4.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that the contrast between winning a Long Island title and securing a state championship often comes down to momentum and health, as seen in the divergent paths of teams like Bellmore JFK and Massapequa.

What factors impacted the results for Plainedge and Garden City?

Plainedge finished 28-1, but their 28-game winning streak ended in the state Class A final in Binghamton. Averill Park defeated the Red Devils 5-0, ending a run powered by pitchers Jaxson Torres and Taylor Nitsch.

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Garden City finished 23-8 but lost the Nassau Class AA crown to Bellmore JFK in the third game of a best-of-three series. Sarra reports that a leg injury to pitcher Chris Desiderio proved devastating to the Trojans’ title hopes.

What may happen next for these programs?

Teams like Connetquot and Plainedge may look to return to state finals given their recent consistency and high win percentages. Programs like Long Island Lutheran could use their first NYSAIS title to build a new precedent for future seasons.

Center Moriches, which lost 5-2 in a state semifinal following rain delays, may seek to adjust their scheduling or preparation to avoid similar weather-related disruptions in future postseason runs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the state Class AAA championship?
Massapequa won the state Class AAA championship by defeating Liverpool 7-1.

Which team suffered a loss after a 28-game winning streak?
Plainedge lost 5-0 to Averill Park in the state Class A final, ending their 28-game streak.

Why did Garden City lose the Nassau Class AA crown?
Garden City lost to Bellmore JFK in the third game of a series, with a leg injury to pitcher Chris Desiderio significantly impacting their chances.

Which of these high school baseball performances was the most impressive?