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The Port Press is a publication authorized by the Northport – East Northport Union Free School District. The articles and opinions stated in The Port Press are solely the opinions of the individual writer, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Northport – East Northport Union Free School District, Northport High School or any individual affiliated with such entities.

The Port Press
The Port Press is a publication authorized by the Northport – East Northport Union Free School District. The articles and opinions stated in The Port Press are solely the opinions of the individual writer, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Northport – East Northport Union Free School District, Northport High School or any individual affiliated with such entities.

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Carter LaCorte

Carter LaCorte, Contributor

Carter LaCorte is a junior at Northport High School and a contributor for The Port Press. Always a massive fan of the Islanders, Yankees, and all things hockey and baseball, Carter started his own blog, Carterhud.com, in 2016. He has written over 1000 articles on it since. In June 2019, Carter became a Sports Illustrated Kids Kid Reporter.

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Mets Expected to Hire Former Yankee as Manager

Carter LaCorte, Sports Editor
November 6, 2023
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The Jets Have a QB Problem: Here Are Five Possible Solutions

Carter LaCorte, Sports Editor
September 18, 2023
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Playoff Hockey Returns to New York as the Rangers and Islanders Look to Make a Deep Run

Carter LaCorte
April 14, 2023
Despite Injury Debates, World Baseball Classic Proves to be a Massive Success

Despite Injury Debates, World Baseball Classic Proves to be a Massive Success

Carter LaCorte
March 24, 2023
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Giants Season Ends in Horrifying Fashion, but the Future Stays Bright

Carter LaCorte
February 3, 2023
VANCOUVER, CANADA - DECEMBER 3: Bo Horvat #53 of the Vancouver Canucks waits for a face-off during the third period of their NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Rogers Arena on December 3, 2022 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver won 3-2. (Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images)

Islanders Change Direction With a Massive Trade

Carter LaCorte
January 30, 2023
With week seven of the season over, both the Giants and Jets look like powerhouses of their conferences.

NY Football On The Rise Again? The Success Stories Of The Giants And Jets

Carter LaCorte
October 30, 2022
During the cancer awareness game that started with some light rain, the Tigers shut out the Bulldogs, defeating the top team in their division. 

Tiger Football Shuts Out Lindenhurst Bulldogs, Now Tied For First

Carter LaCorte
October 2, 2022
Every team wants to win their homecoming game, and while it wasn’t pretty, the Tigers were able to do so on Saturday, defeating North Babylon by a score of 28-27.

Tiger Football Defeat North Babylon To Win Homecoming Game

Carter LaCorte
September 28, 2022
The Islanders, hot off of a disappointing season, shockingly dismissed Head Coach Barry Trotz.

Islanders Head Coach Suddenly Dismissed, Creating Confusion Within the NHL

Carter LaCorte, Contributor
May 10, 2022
One of the top social media platforms in the world is going through a massive shift.

What Elon Musk’s Twitter Purchase Will Potentially Mean For You

Carter LaCorte, Contributor
April 25, 2022
The Tigers have made their way to Dallas. The Northport-Huntington Tigers Ice Hockey Club’s Varsity team, which consists of students from Northport, Huntington, and Harborfields High School, finished first in their division this season. After a tough loss in the state championship to St. Anthony’s, they were invited by USA Hockey to Dallas, Texas, for the USA Hockey-Chipotle High School National Championships.

Northport-Huntington Ice Hockey Varsity Team Takes Home Silver Prize In Dallas

Carter LaCorte, Freelancer
March 29, 2022
Less than two months ago, the 44-year-old quarterback announced his retirement from football. On Sunday, he announced that he will, in fact, be playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2022-23.

Tom Brady Comes Out of Retirement To Play For The Buccaneers

Carter LaCorte, Contributor
March 15, 2022
Super Bowl LVI has ended, and, of course, there is controversy. The Los Angeles Rams took a 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, as the Rams’ defensive line bullied the Bengals into submission. Aside from the game itself, the festivities were well received. The five-person halftime show, which had a 50-Cent cameo added on, caught fan support.

A Recap of Super Bowl LVI

Carter LaCorte, Contributor
February 15, 2022
The number one sporting event of the year is coming up again: the Super Bowl! After the past few seasons saw Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes dominating, Super Bowl LVI is set to have an unorthodox matchup.

Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams Set To Compete in Super Bowl LVI

Carter LaCorte, Contributor
February 3, 2022
With the Rams and 49ers rematching following an overtime game in week 18, and the dynamic offenses of the Chiefs and Bengals facing off, we should be in for another great weekend of sports.

A Great Weekend of Football Ends as Another Just Begins

Carter LaCorte, Contributor
January 28, 2022
Against the pleas of fellow receiver Mike Evans, Brown pulled off all of his upper equipment, leaving it on the sideline, then took off his undershirt and threw it into the crowd.

Antonio Brown Freaks Out Mid-Game, To Be Released From Buccaneers

Carter LaCorte, Contributor
January 5, 2022
For the first time since 1994, Major League Baseball is in a work stoppage. The league’s owners unanimously voted to lock out the players, halting the off-season.

Major League Baseball Is In a Lockout For The First Time Since 1994

Carter LaCorte, Contributor
December 6, 2021
Over two years after ground first broke in Elmont, Long Island, the location finally has its newest attraction. Right next to the famed Belmont Park, where the annual Belmont Stakes take place, the UBS Arena has been completed.

Two Years After Ground First Broke, The UBS Arena Finally Comes To Long Island

Carter LaCorte, Contributor
November 17, 2021
In a do-or-die Division II semi-final game, the Tigers prevailed at home against West Islip. Despite the final score indicating a nail biter, the game never felt totally in reach for the Lions. That was chiefly because of an offensive strategy that bent the Northport defense frequently, but rarely broke it.

Tigers Football Defeats West Islip To Become Suffolk County Big IV Champions

Carter LaCorte, Contributor
November 12, 2021
The day started out as a soggy season closer with the potential for an ugly game, but the game between the Tigers and the Smithtown West Bulls ended with a sunny day and a game winner in the final seconds.

Tiger Football Wins With Two Seconds On The Board Against Smithtown West

Carter LaCorte, Contributor
November 4, 2021
Let the Tankathon commence! Once again, to the surprise of no one, both our local NFL teams, the Jets and Giants, are bad again. The question is: Which team will have the honor and distinction of finishing lower in the standings than the other?

The Fight For Worst New York Football Team Begins

Carter LaCorte, Contributor
October 28, 2021
After a 4-0 start, the Tigers’ football team finally dropped one, falling to the Lindenhurst Bulldogs by a score of 20-14.

Tiger Football Find Its First Loss During Lindenhurst Game

Carter LaCorte, Freelancer
October 18, 2021
With Luis Rojas Out, The Mets Search For A New Manager

With Luis Rojas Out, The Mets Search For A New Manager

Carter LaCorte, Freelancer
October 6, 2021
As Julio Jones expresses his urge to leave the Atlanta Falcons, the sports world speculates as to where he may end up next.

The Julio Jones Trade and What It Means for the Sports World

Carter LaCorte, Freelancer
May 25, 2021
Rangers Artemi Panarin was forced to take a leave of absence after a former coach claimed Panarin violently assaulted a woman over a decade ago.

Burdened by Scandal, the Rangers Lose the Playoffs Yet Again

Carter LaCorte, Freelancer
May 11, 2021
Rotation ace Gerrit Cole has started the season strong with an elite 1.71 earned runs average (ERA).

The Yankees Must Fix Their Offense — and Quickly

Carter LaCorte, Freelancer
April 27, 2021
On Thursday, March 11, Islanders Captain Anders Lee became entangled with New Jersey’s Pavel Zacha. Lee's injury and the subsequent end ot his season has prompted speculation about General manager Lou Lamoriello's choice for his replacement.

Anders Lee Injury Sparks Speculation About Islanders’ Trade

Carter LaCorte, Freelancer
March 22, 2021
On Thursday, January 28, it was announced that 25-year-old Houston Texans Quarterback Deshaun Watson had requested a trade.

Deshaun Watson Could Save the Jets

Carter LaCorte, Freelancer
February 8, 2021
January 13, 2021 marked the start of the 2020-21 NHL season, which was delayed until after the 2020 playoffs ended in September.

2020–21 NHL Season Shaping up to Be Interesting

Carter LaCorte, Freelancer
January 19, 2021
After purchasing the New York Mets for $2.4 billion in November, Cohen — who (as of July 2020) has an estimated net worth of $14.6 billion — became Major League Baseball's wealthiest owner. (Credit: Yahoo! Sports)

In a Chaotic First Month of Ownership, New Mets Owner Steve Cohen Achieves the Previously Unachievable

Carter LaCorte
December 7, 2020
Players on the Los Angeles Dodgers embrace each other after winning Game 6 the 2020 World Series and securing the championship title.

Los Angeles Dodgers Win a Somewhat Controversial World Series

Carter LaCorte, Freelancer
October 31, 2020
NHL Free Agency 2020, which began on October 9, wasn’t the all-out frenzy it has been in the past.

Despite Lack of “All-Out” Frenzy, NHL Free Agency 2020 Proves Interesting

Carter LaCorte, Freelancer
October 16, 2020
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