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John Paga Joins Forces With Former Rivals to Revitalize Hurricane Boys Soccer; Girls Eye Stronger Season

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John Paga has returned to the varsity boys soccer sidelines, this time with Westhampton Beach. DREW BUDD

John Paga has returned to the varsity boys soccer sidelines, this time with Westhampton Beach. DREW BUDD

The Hurricanes practice just before their scrimmage with Half Hollow Hills West on Monday morning. DREW BUDD

The Hurricanes practice just before their scrimmage with Half Hollow Hills West on Monday morning. DREW BUDD

Eric Bielski will be an assistant coach to John Paga this season. DREW BUDD

Eric Bielski will be an assistant coach to John Paga this season. DREW BUDD

Mat Litchhult has joined the program as a varsity volunteer assistant coach. He led Mattituck to a pair of state titles from 2001-2014. DREW BUDD

Mat Litchhult has joined the program as a varsity volunteer assistant coach. He led Mattituck to a pair of state titles from 2001-2014. DREW BUDD

Nate Cangelosi dives to make a save in warmups Monday morning. DREW BUDD

Nate Cangelosi dives to make a save in warmups Monday morning. DREW BUDD

Eric Bielski shares a laugh with Anthony Sunderman and John Paga prior to Monday's scrimmage. DREW BUDD

Eric Bielski shares a laugh with Anthony Sunderman and John Paga prior to Monday's scrimmage. DREW BUDD

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Santos "Tito" Vicente plays a throw-in off his chest near the sideline during Monday morning's scrimmage with Hills West. DREW BUDD

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Santos "Tito" Vicente tries to fend off a few Hills West players during Monday's scrimmage. DREW BUDD

Jonathan Chamales battles a Hills West player for the ball. DREW BUDD

Jonathan Chamales battles a Hills West player for the ball. DREW BUDD

Drew Budd on Sep 3, 2025
John Paga has a vivid memory of the last time he coached boys varsity soccer. It was late October 2014, and his, at the time, Hampton Bays boys soccer team... more

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