Oct. 20: Riverhead 3, Brentwood 2

After starting the season 3-10, Riverhead came alive in the final five games of the season. They earned wins over William Floyd, Longwood, Central Islip and finished the season with a win over Brentwood to finish the year, 7-11. Madison Zambriski nailed a season-high 11 aces in the win over Brentwood. Leandra North connected on 13 kills. Adriana Martinez had 21 assists in her final volleyball game of her career.

Girls Soccer

Oct. 18: Shoreham-Wading River 7, Amityville 0

The Shoreham-Wading River girls’ soccer team is picking up steam heading into another playoff run. The Wildcats, coming off a state final four appearance, are poised to make another run. SWR got goals from Mia Mangano, Abby Cooke, Brenna Molinelli, Ella Nowaski, Olivia Pesso, Rosalie Wagner and Jordyn Albert in the win over Amityville. Mangano has scored 26 goals so far in her final season as a Wildcat.

Oct. 20: Riverhead 2, Hampton Bays 1

In their final game of the developmental league this season, Riverhead earned a sweep of Hampton Bays. With every game being decided by just one goal, the competition between the two programs was fierce. Ellie Cammarota scored for the goals for the Blue Waves who finished their season 9-3 in the league.

Boys Golf

Riverhead’s Colby Baran competed in the Suffolk County individual tournament on Monday and Tuesday at Pines Hills Golf Club. He earned his third straight qualification for the New York State tournament in the spring. The senior finished in second place in all of Suffolk County with a score of 76 on day one and 79 on day two. 

Shoreham-Wading River’s Conor Dietz earned All-County recognition after registering a 80 on day one and finishing with a 86 on day two. 

Field Hockey

Oct. 20: Miller Place 2, Shoreham-Wading River 0

Shoreham-Wading River has had an up-and-down season so far, losing a handful of games down the stretch, including a 2-0 loss to Miller Place, to sink their record to 9-6 this season in Division II. Their win/loss total, along with their power points, should be good enough to still make the playoffs this season, where they can get a fresh slate. Madison Herr has had an electric season, scoring 20 goals and assisting on 10 others.

Football

Oct. 18: John Glenn 48, Shoreham-Wading River 10

It’s been a tough season for the Wildcats as they’ve suffered another loss to bring their season record to 2-4, with their playoff hopes dangling. Shoreham-Wading River was only able to get one touchdown on the board against John Glenn as Brandyn Bland was able to corral a 26-yard pass from Noah Gregorek. They’ll face one of the best teams in the Division in Babylon (6-0) on Friday, Oct. 24.

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Superintendent Gerard Poole confirmed Ms. Gilmore, 42, suffered a medical event on Tuesday afternoon at Albert G. Prodell Middle School and sent a letter on Friday informing the school community of her tragic passing.

“Adrian was not only a dedicated and passionate educator, but an outstanding coach, mentor, and source of inspiration to many generations of SWR colleagues, families and students,” Mr. Poole wrote. “For 20 years, Adrian served as a dedicated educator, most recently teaching sixth grade with unwavering commitment and care.”

In addition to being a respected educator, Ms. Gilmore led the SWR varsity soccer teams to county and state championships as a coach. She was honored as the 2019 Regional High School Coach of the Year for the Fall East Region and earned multiple Coach of the Year awards.

That same year, Ms. Gilmore celebrated her 100th career win. In an interview with the Riverhead News-Review in 2019, the late soccer coach expressed her love for coaching and how she didn’t “do it for the money.”

“I’ve been asked to coach other places, I have never wanted to leave,” she said. “It’s always just been about the community, and I’m proud to be a Wildcat and to represent Shoreham.”

Ms. Gilmore also previously coached lacrosse, as well as for area youth programs and regularly involved her teams in community service efforts — “instilling values of giving back to countless individuals,” Mr. Poole said in his letter.

“More than her impressive achievements, Adrian will be remembered as a mentor for other coaches and teachers, a passionate advocate for children and a trusted colleague whose impact reached far beyond school walls,” Mr. Poole wrote. “Her legacy lives on in the countless lives that she touched as a teacher, coach and community leader. She will be profoundly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.”

Mr. Poole said the school district will honor Ms. Gilmore’s legacy in the coming days and share information on any memorial services once those details are available. Students, parents and staff are encouraged to use the school district’s grieving support resources.

Ms. Gilmore was also a mother to three children and wife to her husband, Tim. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up in support of her family as they navigate healing, funeral expenses and daily needs during this difficult time. The community has surpassed the $50,000 fundraising goal with more than $117,200 raised so far.

Her mother Cathleen Weger confirmed on social media Ms. Gilmore’s organs were donated on April 26 to those in need of life saving surgeries — the same day exactly 28 years ago her grandfather received a heart transplant from a donor. 

A funeral service to honor and celebrate Ms. Gilmore’s life will be held on Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Moloney-Sinnicksons Moriches Funeral Home. The following day will be a mass at St. John The Evangelist RC Church in Center Moriches at 9:30 a.m.

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated.

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