The 2016 Section XI fall varsity girls playoff brackets have been released.
Commack is the No. 1 seed in Suffolk County.
The tournament will run from October 13 through October 22.
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The Executive Director’s Desk: October 11, 2016
Where has the fall sport season gone? It seems like yesterday we started practices and yet here we are not only entering the final few weeks of the season but in some cases have already started our post season championships.
We hope that all student-athletes have been enjoying a healthy, enjoyable fall sports season. We want to send our best wishes to all individuals and teams entering the playoffs as they begin the quest for Section XI, Long Island and New York State honors and championships.
Thank you to the parents, guardians, staff and communities for the continued support you give to the student-athletes and trust that you will continue to follow your favorite teams and athletes in the playoffs. Your enthusiasm, excitement and positive cheering is an integral part of the athletic experience. We encourage you and hope that it will continue.
Thank you all for making Suffolk County athletics the best in New York State.
GO SECTION XI!
Share moments with Section XI
There are incredible moments on the athletic fields of Section XI every day. Some we hear about, some we see dribs and drabs of on social media.
There are so many that come across our radar now that we are making a huge effort with Section XI communications.
As we see fun pictures, moments or anything worth sharing from around Section XI, we’ll add them to our pages.
Game-winning OT thriller in Southampton
This week’s shareable moment comes from Southampton boy’s varsity soccer, which won a close game against Hampton Bays, 4-3. Sebastian Pereira scored his second goal of the game off an assist from Devin O’Brien at 7:27 of overtime.
Suffolk’s Stroman to pitch in AL Wild Card game
Patchogue-Medford alum Marcus Stroman will start the American League Wild Card game for the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.
“I couldn’t be happier,” he told MLB.com. “I couldn’t be prouder and I couldn’t be more excited to be out there in a deciding game to put us in the playoffs. So I relish this opportunity and I can’t wait.”
Stroman, who was inducted to the Patchogue-Medford Hall of Fame in the summer, was 9-10 with a 4.37 ERA in the regular season.
Section XI Photos on social
Throughout the school year we post photos from various Suffolk County sporting events on our social pages. Bookmark these pages to stay up-to-date with all of our coverage.
Early this week we have new football, field hockey and soccer images, with plenty more to come!
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Suffolk schools honored by NYSPHSAA
Multiple Suffolk schools were named Schools of Distinction by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association!
The following Section XI schools earned the honor:
- Commack
- Miller Place
- Kings Park
- Northport
- Shelter Island
- Smithtown West
- Westhampton Beach
#SuffolkTBT: 1957 Hauppauge Soccer
This week’s #SuffolkTBT entry takes us back to 1957 with the Hauppauge boy’s soccer club …
Huntington, Smithtown team up
The football programs at Huntington and Smithtown West displayed an unbelievable act of sportsmanship and collaboration during last weekend’s game.
Eli Mollineaux, a sophomore at Huntington, has a rare and debilitating mitochondrial disease that continues to take its toll on him physically. Regardless, he continues to defy all odds. Furthermore, his positive attitude and huge heart are infectious.
As far back as a year ago, many people in Huntington began discussing doing something special for Eli, who is an avid Blue Devil sports fan. The wish was to set him up to score a ceremonial Blue Devil touchdown. This was coordinated with help from the folks in Smithtown. The halftime ceremony featured a number of presentations. Among them, the entire Smithtown West squad came out of the halftime locker room wearing a white No. 40 jersey with Eli’s name on the back and presented him with a signed jersey from all team members.
Immediately before the second half began, both teams set up at midfield to run a play. The referee blew the whistle and Eli emerged from the backfield to be wheeled 50 yards to cross the goal line, with a packed house cheering his name.
It was a beautiful moment for Huntington, Smithtown and Suffolk County at-large.
#SuffolkTBT: 1904 Southampton High Football
This week’s Suffolk TBT post brings us back to 1904 with the Southampton High School football team. Credit: Southampton High.
Tommy Tough Football Standards
Section XI in its never ending mission to provide the student-athletes of Suffolk County with a positive and safe athletic experience has embarked on a journey to make the great game of football even better.
Through the vision of the Cutinella Family and the stakeholders of Suffolk County football we are introducing and implementing the “Tommy Tough Football Standards”.