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George Caratzas

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor

George Caratzas is an Assistant Sports Editor of The Statesman. He is a sophomore journalism major and creative writing minor, hoping to become a sports broadcaster. He is the beat reporter for the Stony Brook baseball and women's volleyball teams. In his time at The Statesman, he has also covered the softball and men's soccer teams while also contributing to the multimedia section. He was previously the sports editor of his high school's newspaper, The Focus at John Jay High School.

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Midfielder Alex Fléury battles George Washington midfielder Roee Tenne for the ball on Tuesday, Sep. 3. Fléury attempted a career-high four shots in the Stony Brook men's soccer team's first win of the season.

Stony Brook men’s soccer picks up first win of the season

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor
September 4, 2024
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The Stony Brook women's volleyball team celebrates winning a point against Delaware State on Friday, Aug. 30. The Seawolves did not lose a match in their 2024 opening weekend, which included a 3-2 win over the Hornets.

Stony Brook women’s volleyball completes flawless opening weekend

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor
September 1, 2024
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A glove and NCAA baseball rest on a ledge before an NCAA super regional game between the Oregon State Beavers and the Kentucky Wildcats on June 9. PHOTO BY JEFF MORELAND/ICON SPORTSWIRE VIA GETTY IMAGES

Mid-Majors: How the NCAA plays favorites in college baseball

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor
June 15, 2024
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Stony Brook teams in action throughout the 2023-24 athletic year. All 10 sports shown alongside men's and women's soccer were eligible to receive votes.

The Statesman 2023-24 Sports Awards

Alex Streinger, Mike Anderson, Anthony DiCocco, Kenny Spurrell, George Caratzas, Cameron Takmil, Aidan Steng, Alex D'Amaro, Bradley Trotta, Kevin Broderick, Kevin Yu, Kiera Cassar, Matt Tisdell, Nayden Villorente, and Tommy Pardo
May 27, 2024
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First baseman Brett Paulsen catches a throw and holds the bag against Delaware on Friday, May 10. Paulsen finished his Stony Brook baseball career by going 6-for-10 at Northeastern. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball swept by Northeastern, eliminated from playoffs

George Caratzas
May 19, 2024
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Center fielder Cam Santerre loses his helmet as he slides into second base with a double against Sacred Heart on Tuesday, May 7. Santerre went 2-for-5, drove in one run and scored two in the loss. GEORGE CARATZAS/THE STATESMAN

Sloppy defense costs Stony Brook baseball in nonconference finale

George Caratzas
May 8, 2024
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First baseman Brett Paulsen hits a fly ball against Hofstra on Friday, May 3. Paulsen had a career-high five runs batted in the win on Sunday. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball drops two of three in critical Battle of Long Island

George Caratzas
May 6, 2024
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Head coach Matt Senk (center) and the Stony Brook baseball team watch the game against Manhattan on Tuesday, April 23. Senk and his group host their crosstown rivals this week for a big series. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball goes for vengeance in Battle of Long Island

George Caratzas
May 2, 2024
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Catcher Nick Solorzano strides while a pitch comes in against Manhattan on Tuesday, April 23. Solorzano went 1-for-2 with a hit-by-pitch and a run scored in the Stony Brook baseball team's loss to Fairfield on Tuesday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball gets beaten up by Fairfield in midweek tilt

George Caratzas
May 1, 2024
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Right fielder Matty Wright bats against Manhattan on Tuesday, April 23. Wright went 6-for-11 with three doubles and five runs batted in this past weekend at Monmouth. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball loses Smink, drops series against Monmouth

George Caratzas
April 29, 2024
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Designated hitter Erik Paulsen swings at a pitch against Elon on Saturday, April 6. Paulsen went 6-for-13 with a home run in the series win at Campbell. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball surprises Campbell, takes two of three

George Caratzas
April 14, 2024
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Right fielder Chris Carson (foreground) runs to first base while left fielder Matt Brown-Eiring (background) scores against Elon on Saturday, April 6. Carson hit his first career home run during this series while Brown-Eiring went 6-for-13 with a grand slam. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball turns season around with convincing sweep over Elon

George Caratzas
April 7, 2024
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Head coach Matt Senk (left) talks to his infield during a pitching change against Charleston on Saturday, March 30. Senk and the Stony Brook baseball team will host Elon this weekend for a three-game series. MACKENZIE YADDAW/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball looks to rebound against Elon

George Caratzas
April 4, 2024
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The Stony Brook baseball team watches the Fordham game from the dugout on Wednesday, March 27. The Seawolves will host Charleston for a three-game series this weekend. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball looks to continue strong homestand against Charleston

George Caratzas
March 28, 2024
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Left fielder Catherine Anne Kupinski drives a double against Delaware on Friday, March 22. Kupinski went 4-for-10 with three extra-base hits in the Stony Brook softball team's series. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball swept at home by Delaware

George Caratzas
March 25, 2024
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State of the Seawolves Season 2 Ep. 5

Mike Anderson, Kenny Spurrell, Alex Streinger, Anthony DiCocco, Alex D'Amaro, Cameron Takmil, George Caratzas, Kevin Broderick, Kevin Yu, and Nayden Villorente
March 22, 2024
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Catcher Emily Reinstein (center) celebrates a home run on Friday, March 8. Reinstein is looking to stay hot in the Stony Brook softball team's series against Delaware. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball to host first-place Delaware

George Caratzas
March 21, 2024
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The Stony Brook softball team huddles outside of the dugout between innings against Campbell on Saturday, March 8. The Seawolves will face Charleston this weekend for their second conference series of the year. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball hopes to bounce back at Charleston

George Caratzas
March 14, 2024
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Left fielder Matt Brown-Eiring bats against Siena on Friday, March 8. Brown-Eiring went 3-for-5 with a triple, a stolen base and a run scored in the Stony Brook baseball team's loss to St. John's on Wednesday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball blows five-run lead in loss to St. John’s

George Caratzas
March 14, 2024
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The Stony Brook softball team gathers around head coach Megan Bryant during practice on Jan. 24. The Seawolves will open their conference season this weekend versus Campbell. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball looks to stay hot in CAA opener

George Caratzas
March 7, 2024
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State of the Seawolves Season 2 Ep. 4

Mike Anderson, Anthony DiCocco, Tommy Pardo, Cameron Takmil, Kevin Yu, Alex D'Amaro, Kenny Spurrell, Kiera Cassar, George Caratzas, Alex Streinger, Nayden Villorente, Bradley Trotta, Kevin Broderick, Aidan Steng, and Matt Tisdell
March 1, 2024
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Shortstop Matt Miceli participates in a fielding drill during practice on Jan. 24. Miceli went 5-for-16 this past weekend down in Louisiana. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball upsets No. 2/3 LSU in historic game, splits weekend

George Caratzas
February 26, 2024
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State of the Seawolves Season 2 Ep. 3

Mike Anderson, Tommy Pardo, Kevin Broderick, Alex D'Amaro, Kevin Yu, Cameron Takmil, Kenny Spurrell, Alex Streinger, Anthony DiCocco, Nayden Villorente, Aidan Steng, George Caratzas, Kiera Cassar, Matt Tisdell, and Bradley Trotta
February 23, 2024
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State of the Seawolves Season 2 Ep. 2

Mike Anderson, Kenny Spurrell, Alex D'Amaro, Cameron Takmil, Kevin Yu, Anthony DiCocco, Nayden Villorente, Tommy Pardo, Kevin Broderick, George Caratzas, Kiera Cassar, Aidan Steng, and Matt Tisdell
February 16, 2024
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Shortstop Kyra McFarland throws to first base during a practice on Jan. 24. McFarland led the Stony Brook softball team with four hits this past weekend. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball loses four of five in Felsberg Invitational

George Caratzas
February 12, 2024
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State of the Seawolves Season 2 Ep. 1

Aidan Steng, Alex D'Amaro, Anthony DiCocco, Cameron Takmil, George Caratzas, Kenny Spurrell, Kevin Broderick, Kevin Yu, Kiera Cassar, Mike Anderson, Nayden Villorente, and Tommy Pardo
February 9, 2024
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Infielder Evan Goforth (foreground) makes a relay throw in practice on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Goforth is a transfer from Indiana who is likely to be a starter on the Stony Brook baseball team this year. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball seeking help from lots of newcomers

George Caratzas
January 31, 2024
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Starting pitcher Mia Haynes fires a pitch in practice on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Haynes will headline a pitching staff that is primed for a breakout 2024 campaign. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Improved pitching staff will smoothen Stony Brook softball’s 2024 ride

George Caratzas
January 30, 2024
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Setter Torri Henry (2) sets the ball to outside hitter Leoni Kunz (17) against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday, Nov. 4. The pair may have played their last game ever with Stony Brook after being eliminated by Towson. IRENE YIMMONGKOL/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball’s season ended by Towson again

George Caratzas
November 18, 2023
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The Stony Brook women's volleyball team celebrates against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday, Nov. 4. The Seawolves will play Towson in the conference semifinal on Friday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball hopes for redemption in semifinals at Towson

George Caratzas
November 17, 2023
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Outside hitters Kali Moore and Leoni Kunz (center) celebrate a point against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday, Nov. 4. Moore and Kunz led the Stony Brook women's volleyball team in scoring on Thursday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball picks up first-ever CAA playoff win, advances to semifinals

George Caratzas
November 16, 2023
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State of the Seawolves Ep. 6

State of the Seawolves Ep. 6

Mike Anderson, Kenny Spurrell, Alex Streinger, Anthony DiCocco, Cameron Takmil, Kevin Yu, Nayden Villorente, Alex D'Amaro, Kevin Broderick, Aidan Steng, and George Caratzas
November 15, 2023
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Middle blocker Abby Campbell (8) spikes a set from setter Torri Henry (2) on Saturday, Nov. 4. Campbell and Henry will look to lead the Stony Brook women's volleyball team to victory at Hofstra this weekend. IRENE YIMMONGKOL/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball searches for playoff berth in the Battle of Long Island

George Caratzas
November 10, 2023
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Outside hitter Leoni Kunz (17) attacks the ball against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday, Nov. 4. Kunz led the team with 33.5 points and recorded 34 digs in the series sweep. IRENE YIMMONGKOL/THE STATESMAN

Series sweep rises Stony Brook women’s volleyball to fourth place with one week left

George Caratzas
November 6, 2023
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State of the Seawolves Ep. 5

State of the Seawolves Ep. 5

Mike Anderson, Kenny Spurrell, Alex Streinger, Anthony DiCocco, Cameron Takmil, Alex D'Amaro, Kevin Broderick, Tommy Pardo, Aidan Steng, and George Caratzas
November 1, 2023
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Middle blocker Abby Campbell (right) leaps to spike a set from setter Torri Henry (left) against William & Mary on Saturday, Oct. 28. Campbell had her best series of the year with 28.5 points and nine total blocks. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball keeps season alive with monumental sweep

George Caratzas
October 30, 2023
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State of the Seawolves Ep. 4

State of the Seawolves Ep. 4

Mike Anderson, Kenny Spurrell, Anthony DiCocco, Kevin Broderick, Kevin Yu, Cameron Takmil, Nayden Villorente, Alex D'Amaro, Tommy Pardo, George Caratzas, and Aidan Steng
October 25, 2023
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Several Stony Brook women's volleyball players celebrate a point against Delaware on Saturday, Oct. 14. The Seawolves will take on Towson in Maryland this weekend. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball to take on first-place Towson

George Caratzas
October 20, 2023
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State of the Seawolves Ep. 3

State of the Seawolves Ep. 3

Mike Anderson, Kenny Spurrell, Anthony DiCocco, Kevin Yu, Kevin Broderick, Nayden Villorente, George Caratzas, Alex D'Amaro, Tommy Pardo, and Aidan Steng
October 18, 2023
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Setter Torri Henry sets the ball against Delaware on Saturday, Oct. 14. This weekend, Henry became the fifth Stony Brook women’s volleyball player to ever reach 3,000 assists in a career. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball dominated by Delaware in series sweep

George Caratzas
October 16, 2023
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Setter Torri Henry (2) sets up middle blocker Ayanna Pierre Louis (7) while pin hitter Ava Jackson (foreground) gets into defensive position against North Carolina A&T on Saturday, Sept. 30. Henry recorded a double-double in a sweep of Fairleigh Dickinson on Wednesday. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball extends win streak with sweep at FDU

George Caratzas
October 5, 2023
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State of the Seawolves Ep. 2

State of the Seawolves Ep. 2

Mike Anderson, Kenny Spurrell, Alex Streinger, Anthony DiCocco, Kevin Yu, Kevin Broderick, Nayden Villorente, George Caratzas, Tommy Pardo, and Alex D'Amaro
October 4, 2023
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Outside hitter Leoni Kunz leaps to attempt an attack against North Carolina A&T on Saturday, Sept. 30. Kunz led the Stony Brook women's volleyball team with 38 points over the weekend. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball rallies twice to sweep N.C. A&T

George Caratzas
October 2, 2023
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State of the Seawolves Ep. 1

State of the Seawolves Ep. 1

Mike Anderson, Kenny Spurrell, Alex Streinger, Anthony DiCocco, Cameron Takmil, Nayden Villorente, Kevin Yu, Aidan Steng, George Caratzas, and Kevin Broderick
September 27, 2023
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Middle blocker Abby Campbell (left) and outside hitter Kali Moore (right) leap to block an attack by a Northeastern player on Saturday, Sept. 16. Campbell and Moore led the Stony Brook women's volleyball team to a split at Charleston. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball splits a weekend of sweeps

George Caratzas
September 25, 2023
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