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Happy Holidays from Section XI
Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season!
600-Plus Attend Section XI Student-Athlete Leadership Conference
Special thank you to Center Moriches Athletic Director Jeremy Thode for organizing the second annual Section XI Nick DeCillis Student-Athlete Leadership Conference. This event has grown to serve 500-plus student leaders and 100-plus teachers, coaches, and administrators.
Students attended workshops and lectures with football legend Marty Lyons, Stony Brook lacrosse coach Joe Spallina, Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame President Chris Vaccaro, and many other former Section XI athletes and supporters.
From the importance of service and community spirit to advice on dealing with pressure as an athlete, students took home lessons and tips they can use for the rest of their lives as leaders.
Photos courtesy of Jo-Art Photographers.
NYSPHSAA Fall 2023 Scholar-Athlete Teams and Number of Individuals Announced
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association Inc. (NYSPHSAA) announces its Fall 2023 Scholar-Athlete teams and number of Scholar-Athlete individuals per team. This is the 32nd year NYSPHSAA has conducted the Scholar-Athlete program, which is sponsored by Pupil Benefits Plan, Inc.
NYSPHSAA recognized 3,967 Scholar-Athlete teams this Fall. To qualify as a team, 75% of a team’s average GPA for the Fall must be equal to or greater than 90%. Additionally, 51,625 students received individual scholar-athlete recognition by earning an individual average of 90 or above for the fall season, whether their team qualified or not.
“Congratulations to all the teams and student-athletes who continue to work hard day in and day out both on the field/court and in the classroom,” said Dr. Robert Zayas, Executive Director. “NYSPHSAA is thrilled to recognize your dedication to the true meaning of interscholastic athletics.”
649 schools participated in the program, which accounts for 83.4% of the NYSPHSAA membership.
The full list of Scholar-Athlete teams for the Fall 2023 season can be found here.
The number of Scholar-Athlete individuals per team for the Fall 2023 season can be found here.
Each season, schools are responsible for submitting the Scholar-Athlete information on the NYSPHSAA website. The Winter Scholar-Athlete submission opens on Monday, January 29th, 2024, with a deadline to submit by Monday, March 11th, 2024.
Northport’s Chris Holm Reaches 100 Career Wins
Congratulations to Northport’s Chris Holm on reaching career win No. 100!
Longwood’s Doug Dwyer Reaches 200 Career Wins
Longwood bowling coach Doug Dwyer has reached career win No. 200.
He has a record of 200-53 in 21 seasons and has led Longwood to seven league titles and two county championships, including last season in 2023.
Congratulations, coach!
24 from Section XI Set to Play in Division III National Football Championship
Cortland is like Suffolk County North.
Twenty-four former Section XI athletes will play in the Division III National Championship for Cortland this weekend.
The Red Dragons will travel to Salem Stadium to play undefeated North Central College in the Stagg Bowl.
North Babylon’s Freshman Nick Vuono Bowls Record 867
North Babylon’s bowler freshman bowler Nick Vuono beat the New York State high school series record with an 867. This also tied the nationwide high school series record. Congratulations, Nick!
North Babylon’s Tim Pescatore Reaches 100 Wins
Congratulations to North Babylon wrestler Tim Pescatore on reaching 100 career wins!
Section XI Football Officials Honored by New York Giants
Congratulations to Section XI football officials Marc Negrin and Carl Superina for being named New York Giants October High School Officiating Crew of the Month from New York!
We are proud to honor these officials for demonstrating honesty, objectivity, and commitment to the game of football.