All posts by admin
East Hampton Football Celebrates 100 Years of Football
East Hampton High School celebrated 100 years of football this weekend on the east end.
Their program combined homecoming with an anniversary celebration commemorating a century of Bonacker football.
East Hampton lost to Harborfields, but it didn’t overshadow the generations of players, coaches, and fans who came out for the event.
What’s a Bonacker, might you ask? A Bonac was a group of people who were most likely original settlers in East Hampton, but the name has evolved to include anyone on the east end making a living as baymen, fishermen, and farmers, or, in this case, those who attend East Hampton High School.
The Bonackers had its most successful and undefeated season in 1952 (pictured above) and won a Suffolk County championship again in 1981. They also lost title games in 1973 and 1994.
Here’s to another 100 years!
Section XI is Daler Strong
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those lost and hurt in the traffic bus accident involving Farmingdale Schools’ students and faculty.
Nominate Section XI Island Federal Scholar-Athletes Today
Calling all Student-Athletes! The 2024 Island Federal Scholar-Athlete Scholarship is now accepting nominations.
In partnership with Section XI, Island Federal will award two scholar-athlete scholarships to 2024 graduating high school seniors who embody:
– Athletic Success
– Academic Excellence
– Commitment to Improving the Long Island Community
Visit https://islandfcu.org/section-xi-scholarship/ for more information.
Center Moriches Girls Soccer Hosts Program Day
It’s great when a varsity program works with the feeder system to help build culture and morale.
That’s exactly what Center Moriches Girls Soccer did this year when they hosted “program day” among the varsity and middle school teams.
Hopefully, those middle school players remember this experience and pass it on to the next generation when they’re on varsity!
NYSPHSAA Officials Appreciation Week
From September 17 through September 24, it’s Officials Appreciation Week in New York.
Sponsored by the NYSPHSAA, the purpose is to recognize the hard work of all officials across every sport.
Section XI appreciates the work and dedication of the men and women who work in every county contest. We appreciate you!
Reminder: Suffolk County Girls Basketball Officials Class 2023
Suffolk County Girls Basketball Officials Class 2023
Where: Brook Ave Elementary School, 45 Brook Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706
Dates:Â Sept. 21, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 13, 18. Floor test is the 20th (tentative date).
Time: 7:30-9:30pm.
Cost: $200 check made out to SBWBO, due by first class.
Please fill out the link: https://forms.gle/s18pe59jazatZmMY9
Any questions contact: kamal.pasha.0323@gmail.com
RefReps Offers Educational Tools for Officials
At RefReps, their mission is guided by a passionate desire to properly develop the next generation of great sports officials!
Comprised of comprehensive officiating education courses and interactive training video packs, the RefReps Officiating Education Systemâ„¢ will help you create a modernized educational experience. Equip your school or organization to teach the pillars of officiating with our standardized online course curriculum with instructor guides, support materials, assessments, example videos, and more.
Paired with our innovative POV video training packs, your learners will see the game through the eyes of the officials, practically apply what they’ve learned, and build confidence before ever stepping out on the field, court, or mat.
Longtime Section XI Official Honored by New York Yankees

Section XI official Joe Gaeta was recently honored as Veteran of the Game by the New York Yankees in September.
Gaeta served in World War II in the U.S. Navy. He was recognized during a video tribute at Yankee Stadium.
Thank you for your service, Joe!
Lindenhurst JV Football Honors 9/11 on the Field
Lindenhurst’s JV football team, led by coaches Mike Cheskay, Kevin Cullen, and Dennis Spinelli, paid tribute to the FDNY and all the first responders by running 22 100-yard sprints in honor of the 2200 steps that the heroes ran up that day to save lives.
The coaches said they thought teaching these young men a valuable lesson about bravery and sacrifice on such a historic day was important.