Sachem Athletes Honored At Suffolk Sports HOF

Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore was on hand at the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Dinner, at the Sheraton Long Island Hotel in Hauppauge.

Muratore presented special proclamations to three Sachem-based athletes in this year's induction class. Risa Zander, a retired Sachem teacher and Girls Basketball Coach, Sachem alum and former NBA player Jeff Ruland and Nicole Kaczmarski.

Zander coached the Sachem High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team from 1974-1993. Ruland and Kaczmarski, both outstanding basketball players for Sachem, had their school jerseys retired this year as well. 

“I am amazed by the talent of these individuals," Leg. Muratore stated in a release. "Their recognition is well earned. The Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame does a wonderful job of recognizing the finest athletes and coaches in our county.”