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Happy Holidays at Section XI
Since Section XI’s headquarters are located at the Town of Brookhaven offices, we’re taking part in their holiday toy drive.
You can donate a new unwrapped toy at Brookhaven Town Hall in Farmingville until December 15.
Thanks for the support, and enjoy your holiday season!
Sayville Soccer Helps Homeless and Displaced Teens with Blessing Bags
The Sayville Boys Soccer team gathered items and funds to acquire essentials for crafting “Blessing Bags” intended for homeless and displaced teenagers.
The team also accumulated non-perishable items, all earmarked for donations to Hope for Youth and the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless.
East Islip’s Sebastian Regis Wins Hansen Award
The annual Suffolk County Football Coaches Association dinner put a cherry on top of an exciting 2023 football season.
East Islip’s Sebastian Regis won big as he was awarded the Carl A. Hansen Award as the top football player in Suffolk County. He’s the first lineman to earn the honor in 38 years. He also took home the Rob Burnett Award as the top defensive player and the Zellner Award as the top lineman.
Bayport-Blue Point, which finished 12-0 and won a Long Island championship, was honored with the Rutgers Trophy as the top team in the county.
Other honorees included:
- Dan Aiello, Bayport-Blue Point: Joe Cipp Award, top RB
- Joe Filardi, Hills West: Boomer Esiason Award, top QB
- Caden Lesiewicz, Floyd: Bryan Collins Award, top K
- Hayden Lovinsky, Deer Park: Tom Cassese Award, top DB
- Jack Melore, Smithtown West: Paul Longo Award, top WR
- Chris Pirapato, West Islip: Bob Collatta Award, top LB
- Ben Ross, John Glenn: James LaBue award, top scholar-athlete
- Kaeden West, Hills West: Thomas Cutinella Award
- Mike Zafonte, Bayport-Blue Point: Fred Fusaro Award, top coach
Two from Section XI Run at Nike XC Nationals
Two talented runners from Section XI were in Oregon at the Nike Cross Country Nationals last week.
Bayport-Blue Point’s Sophia McInnes placed 42 out of 204 runners with a time of 18:32.
Bay Shore’s Jake Gogarty placed 123 out of 201 runners with a time of 16:38.
Great work, Sophia and Jake, and thanks for making Section XI and your respective school communities proud!
NYSPHSAA Officials Appreciation Day
Thanks to our Section XI officials for all they do. Take a moment on NYSPHSAA Officials Appreciation Day to say THANK YOU, OFFICIALS!
Enter Long Island Holiday Sports Heroes Video Challenge
Are you a Long Island athlete, team, or organization that involves 6-24-year-old athletes in giving back to your community? If so, Team Up 4 Community wants to hear from you!
We are challenging our L.I. Athletes to be a Sports Hero to a cause or someone in need this 2023 Holiday Season and see how big of an IMPACT we can make together in our L.I. Communities!
All those who enter have a chance to receive a scholarship or grant.
$5,000 in Scholarships & Grants will be awarded!
- First Place Winner receives a $3,000 scholarship or grant.
- Second Place Winner receives a $1,500 scholarship or grant.
- Third Place Winner receives a $500 scholarship or grant.
Get Ready for Section XI Winter Sports
Winter sports are underway across Section XI. Use our online tools to stay informed and updated about your schools and teams.
Orlin & Cohen Sports Medicine Tips and Tricks
East Islip, Bayport-Blue Point Win Long Island Titles
Two of the four Section XI schools competing in the football Long Island championship games during the holiday weekend took home victories.
Congratulations to East Islip (Class III) and Bayport-Blue Point (Class IV) on their wins!
East Islip beat South Side, 19-14, at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium. The play of the game was a go-ahead score with 5:49 left when Thomas Costarelli threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Matt McIntee.
During the Class IV game, the Phantoms were led by Danny Aiello, who had 19 carries, 233 rushing yards, and 3 touchdowns in a 42-20 win over Seaford at Stony Brook’s LaValle Stadium.
Bayport-Bluepoint has a 23-game win streak – the longest in Suffolk County – and has won two consecutive Long Island crowns.
