Section XI is sad to learn about the passing of longtime Bay Shore coach John Pfeffer. He died last week at 72.

Pfeffer coached multiple sports in Bay Shore for 44 years. The boys gymnastics teams were 203-60 and won two state titles over 23 years. He also coached middle school wrestling for 25 years. Those teams were 145-44. Along with his wife Allison, he coached girls lacrosse for 23 years and had a record of 310-104-7.

Our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.