Runaway Raft + National Merit Winner + Lacrosse Final

Good morning Miller Place-Rocky Point!

In today's Daily, find out how four men on a raft were rescued from the Long Island Sound. A Shoreham-Wading River student is a National Merit scholar. The rivalry between Mt. Sinai and Shoreham-Wading River in boys lacrosse continued, with a close game on the way to playoffs.

First, today's weather: light rain is possible tonight, with a high of 77 degrees.

Today's top news from Miller Place-Rocky Point:

1. Lisa Finn tells us about a Shoreham-Wading River high school senior who nabbed a prestigious award: Daniel B. Julian won a National Merit scholarship. He plans to study chemistry at Stony Brook University. (Patch)

2. Kathy Reakes has the story on the runaway raft in Wading River. Suffolk Police rescued four men on Sunday who were drifting out to sea near Wildwood State Park. A caller alerted authorities after seeing the four men, who had been fishing, being pulled out to sea. (Daily Voice)

3. Gene Morris recaps the Saturday boys lacrosse Suffolk Class C final. The Shoreham-Wading River Wildcats edged out Mt. Sinai 11-10. Both schools will be top seeds in Class C for the Suffolk playoffs. (Newsday)

Event Roundup:

• AP Comp Gov/Pol, noon, Rocky Point High School
• AP Microeconomics, 4 p.m., Rocky Point High School
• HS Mark Twain Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Rocky Point High School
• BOE Public Session, 8 p.m., Shoreham schools

Miller Place-Rocky Point Notebook:

• Miller Place boys lacrosse lost to Hauppauge this weekend 12-6. (Newsday)
• Rocky Point senior Ashlynne Xavier was honored at a Suffolk County-wide Suffolk County School Superintendents Association event last week for her academic achievements. Xavier is also valedictorian and a National Merit scholarship winner. (Facebook)

That's it for the top happenings and headlines today from Miller Place and Rocky Point. Check back next time to keep updated and informed. If you know of something that should be included in the Daily, drop us a note!

-Jackie

About me: I am a lifelong Long Islander who has covered local news for over a decade. I'm a busy working mom who loves to share nearby news to inform, educate, inspire or just make your daily life a bit easier. I used to live next door in Shoreham and I love the beautiful North Shore beaches. Drop a note at millerplace-rockypoint@patch.com!