The Sports World On Hold
Alison Goldberg, Editor-in-chief
April 2, 2020
Mr. Simone: Hi Alison. First, I hope you and your family are safe and healthy during this very difficult time. This really is unprecedented. So much attention, and justifiably so, is being devoted exclusively to the health crisis and economic impact of the coronavirus on our country, and the world. But...
(Softball) Season’s Greetings
Demi Cascio, Co-editor in Chief
March 9, 2020
Senior Demi Cascio is excited for the start of softball season!
County Finals, Here We Come
March 5, 2020
Behind a suffocating defense, the Floral Park Lady Knights' basketball team cruised past Bellmore JFK, 46-25, to advance to the county finals
Another Game, Another Victory for Lady Knights
February 23, 2020
The Floral Park Memorial girls' basketball team kicked off the post-season with an impressive victory against surprising Valley Stream Central, 49-38
Off Season Practices Benefit Athletic Teams
Demi Cascio, Co-Editor in Chief
December 18, 2019
Demi Cascio, Co-Editor in Chief, poses the question: should high school teams be allowed to practice in the off-season?
Cole’s Contract Valued More Than NHL Franchises
Alison Goldberg, Co-Editor in Chief
December 12, 2019
Co-Editor in Chief Alison Goldberg puts Gerrit Cole's contract into perspective.
Worth The Wait?
Alison Goldberg and Mr. Simone, Co-Editor in Chief/Advisor
December 11, 2019
There was an arrogance in the halls of Floral Park Memorial this morning. Anyone who encountered a New York Yankees fan could see it a mile away. They finally got their man. Gerrit Cole, the ace nearly everyone thought would sign with one of his hometown California teams, is heading to the Bronx. And...
Did the Houston Astros Cheat Their Way to a World Series Title?
Alison Goldberg, Co-Editor in Chief
December 10, 2019
The Houston Asterisks? Co-Editor in Chief, Alison Goldberg, wonders if the Houston Astros' 2017 World Series win is tainted by allegations of cheating.
Pair of Aces
Mr. Simone
December 8, 2019
For all the youthful Yankee fans out there, get ready for a spending spree you haven't seen in your lifetime. The Bronx Bombers are about to go all in. That's right, after reading the insightful commentary from both Shane and Alison on this year's free agency period in Major League Baseball, I...
More MLB Hot Stove Talk
Alison Goldberg, Co-Editor in Chief
December 6, 2019
(Thanks Shane for coming back to give us your thoughts on the baseball offseason free agency market. We at The Shield hope you are doing well in Missouri. Now I would like to give my thoughts on what should be another significant few months of transactions.) It’s now early December and the MLB Hot Stove...
HoLEE JoLEE Goals
Alison Goldberg, Co-Editor in Chief
December 5, 2019
Co-Editor in Chief, Alison Goldberg wonders if Anders Lee's contract extension is paying off.
Back For More: Shane’s MLB Free Agent Predictions
Shane Palma, Former Editor in Chief
December 4, 2019
(This guest appearance by Shane Palma, former editor in chief, will be followed by our current co-editor in chief, Alison Goldberg's take on the baseball offseason tomorrow.) How I would normally start this article off would be by calling the MLB Hot Stove season the most wonderful time of the year. Te...