The Lindenhurst Girls Varsity Volleyball team, led by Coach Kait Williams, hosted a teacher appreciation event during a match this month.
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East Islip’s Melissa Sconone Wins Gold Medal at World Box Lacrosse Championships
Congratulations to Section XI alum and East Islip native Melissa Sconone on helping Team USA win last week’s World Box Lacrosse Championships in Utica, NY!
Thanks for making Suffolk County and the U.S. proud!
Joey Spallina Leads U.S. Men’s Box Lacrosse Team
Mount Sinai native Joey Spallina led the U.S. Men’s Box Lacrosse Team to its best finish at the world championships after capturing a silver medal.
Thanks for making Section XI and the United States proud!
Bay Shore’s Mary Drago Earns 200th Career Win
Orlin & Cohen Sports Medicine Tips: Lightning Safety

Milestone: Jenna Biondo Becomes North Babylon’s All-Time Leading Scorer
Congratulations to North Babylon’s Jenna Biondo on becoming the program’s all-time leading scorer. She has now scored 51 career goals since 2021 and counting …

Smithtown West Hosts Play 4 The Cure Memorial Game
Shoutout to Smithtown West for hosting another incredible “Play 4 The Cure Memorial Game”!
It was a powerful evening filled with unity, inspiring tributes, and a strong commitment to raising awareness for cancer research.
Thank you to all the student-athletes, supporters, and community members for coming together to make a difference. Let’s keep up the fight against cancer!
Hole in One for Connetquot Golfer
Congratulations to Connetquot’s Joe Villani on his hole-in-one (177 yards, hole #8) at West Sayville against Bayport-Blue Point! Joe used a 7-iron and nailed it!
Section XI Tennis Players Play for Cancer Awareness
Last weekend, girls tennis players across Suffolk County gathered at Ward Melville High School for the Bob Davis Play For Pink Tournament to raise money to help fight against Cancer.
Thank you to Coach Erik Sussin or all your work organizing a great event!
Section XI Schools of Distinction and Excellence Honored
Section XI athletic directors recently accepted recognition for their programs’ sportsmanship and academic performance during the 23-24 school year.
They were joined by Section XI Executive Director Tom Combs and Robert Zayas, Executive Director of the NYSPHSAA.
Schools of Excellence: 75% of all varsity teams with a 90 GPA or better
- Bay Shore
- Bayport-Blue Point
- Centereach
- Commack
- Comsewogue
- Half Hollow Hills East
- Half Hollow Hills West
- Hampton Bays
- Hauppauge
- Huntington
- Islip
- Kings Park
- Mattituck
- Mt. Sinai
- Newfield
- Port Jefferson
- Riverhead
- Rocky Point
- Smithtown East
- Smithtown West
- Southampton
- Southold
- West Babylon
Schools of Distinction: 100% of all varsity teams with a 90 GPA or better
- Center Moriches
- East Hampton
- Elwood/John Glenn
- Greenport
- Harborfields
- Miller Place
- Northport
- Patchogue-Medford
- Pierson
- Riverhead
- Sachem East
- Sachem North
- Sayville
- Shelter Island
- Shoreham-Wading River
- Walt Whitman






