Susan Pardo tossed a pair of shutouts in a doubleheader yesterday, the second of which led Kellenberg to a 5-0 win over defending champion Molloy at Hofstra University as the Firebirds completed an undefeated season at 29-0 and captured their first state championship in school history.

Credit: James Escher

Kellenberg third baseman Stephanie Staiano throws to first base for an out in the top of the third inning. (May 29, 2012)

Credit: James Escher

Kellenberg catcher #20 Alexandra Pisciotta tries to frame a pitch in the top of the third inning. (May 29, 2012)

Credit: James Escher

Kellenberg's Lindsey Wiese slides home safely to extend her team's lead over Archbishop Molloy to 4-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning. (May 29, 2012)

Credit: James Escher

Kellenberg's Alexandra Pisciotta hits an RBI single to give her team a 1-0 lead over Archbishop Molloy in the bottom of the third inning. (May 29, 2012)

Credit: James Escher

Kellenberg pitcher Susan Pardo delivers to the plate in the top of the fourth inning. (May 29, 2012)

Credit: James Escher

Kellenberg pitcher #10 Susan Pardo delivers to the plate in the top of the seventh inning. (May 29, 2012)

Credit: James Escher

Kellenberg pitcher #10 Susan Pardo hits a one-out single to begin a two-run rally that extended her team's lead over Archbishop Molloy to 4-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning. (May 29, 2012)

Credit: James Escher

Kellenberg teammates celebrate after winning the NYCHSAA varsity softball state championship at Hofstra University. (May 29, 2012)

Theresa Cerney’s killing is one of at least 66 cases of dead women being reviewed by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney’s new cold case unit. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Sandra Peddie have this exclusive story. 

New hope for justice Theresa Cerney's killing is one of at least 66 cases of dead women being reviewed by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney's new cold case unit. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Sandra Peddie have this exclusive story. 

SUBSCRIBE

Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months

ACT NOWSALE ENDS SOON | CANCEL ANYTIME