Check this list everyday for a glimpse at what's happening around West Islip... from school events to sports games and Town of Islip functions, there is a sampling of everything.
1. Orchestra Concert (7 p.m.)
2. Lose the Holiday Pounds: The Science of Weight Loss (7-9 p.m., )
Certified medical exercise specialist John Boos brings this presentation informing you on the myths of the fitness industry. You will learn how to maintain weight loss with the proper diet and exercise.
3. Superintendent Open Office (7:30-9:30 p.m.,
Rick Simon has implemented open office hours in an effort to encourage district communication.
4. Grandparents' Class (7-9:30 p.m., )
Course prepares first-time grandparents for their special role in a child's life. Fee: $20.
5. WIHS/SJB Scoreboard from yesterday.
WIHS
Boys Basketball
A 22-point fourth quarter wasn't enough to pull the Lions out of a large deficit as they fell to 2-4 in League II play with a 50-40 loss to Bay Shore (3-3). Kyle Turri led West Islip with 15 points. James Tucci put up 12 points and Chris Anderson added 11.
Team 1 2 3 4 F Bay Shore 13 12 15 10 50 Lions 4 8 6 22 40Girls Basketball
West Islip broke a five-game league losing streak thanks to Rainy Hodgson's 18 points. Chelsea Weir added 10 points in the 53-42 victory over Bay Shore (1-5)
Team 1 2 3 4 F Lions 12 17 11 13 53 Bay Shore 14 8 12 8 42Boys Bowling
Chris Dillman bowled at least a 200 in all three games in a 642 series to lead the Lions (8-4) to a 3-0 sweep of Bay Shore (7-6). Chris Cappellini added a 583 series for West Islip.
Team 1 2 3 F Lions 919 989 937 3 Bay Shore 902 770 917 0Girls Bowling
Bay Shore (3-12) had its way with the Lions (1-14), who dropped their ninth straight game.
Team 1 2 3 F Bay Shore 652 650 668 3 Lions 627 618 633 0Boys Swimming
Hauppauge 97 Lions 86St. John the Baptist
Girls Basketball
Kamala Thompson had 13 points and six rebounds while Brianna Thomas and Anastasia Williams each grabbed 10 boards for the Cougars (5-2) in a crucial victory over Sacred Heart (5-3).
Team 1 2 3 4 F Cougars 11 7 17 21 56 Sacred Heart 7 12 6 16 41Boys Basketball
Dante Thompson-Smallwood led the Cougars with 12 of his team's 25 points, but they were no match for St. Anthony's in a lopsided loss. James McKenna scored 19 points to lead the Friars.
Team 1 2 3 4 F St. Anthony's 13 23 17 12 65 Cougars 8 6 9 2 25