The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) has announced tickets are now on sale for the 2023 NYSPHSAA Boys and Girls Basketball State Championships, presented by the American Dairy Association North East. Both events will take place March 17-19; the girls at Hudson Valley Community College for the 26^th year, and the boys returning to Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls for the second straight year and 37^th time since 1981.

“There is a lot of excitement and enthusiasm in Glens Falls and Troy to host these events once again,” said Dr. Robert Zayas, NYSPHSAA Executive Director. “Section 2 has dozens of great volunteers in place at both of these events, incredible venues, and hard-working tournament directors and committees ready to provide a top-notch experience to student-athletes, coaches and fans. We are looking forward to the first game on March 17^th.”

For the girls tournament, general admission tickets are $10 per session (plus fees) and must be purchased online by visiting www.gofan.co/NYSPHSAA.  For the boys tournament, general admission tickets are also $10 and can be purchased online at www.seatgeek.com or may be purchased in person at the SeatGeek Box Office at Cool Insuring Arena during business hours. New this year, premium seating behind team benches will be sold as a special ticket by session. Suites will now also be available for sale, by session, and can be purchased by calling the Director of Premium Services at (518) 480-3355 x321.

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Congratulations to Kings Park wrestler Vincent Stazzone on reaching 100 career wins during the Section XI wrestling post-season!

The 2023 #NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships return to Albany this weekend .

Come see the best in the state battle for state titles Friday and Saturday at the MVP Arena.

Get your tickets here: https://nysphsaa.org/sports/2022/12/8/Wrestling%20Championship%20Tickets.aspx…

Watch live on the NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/associations/nysphsaa/wrestling

The 2023 #NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships return to Albany this weekend. We’re looking forward to seeing our Section XI wrestlers compete. 🥇

Come see the best in the state battle for state titles Friday and Saturday at MVP Arena.

Get tickets here:
https://nysphsaa.org/sports/2022/12/8/Wrestling%20Championship%20Tickets.aspx

Watch live on NFHS Network:
https://nfhsnetwork.com/associations/nysphsaa/wrestling

Section XI is jam-packed with playoff basketball over the next two weeks.

Be sure to get your tickets, check the brackets or use a live stream link to watch from home.

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Click for Section XI Boys Hoops Brackets

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Congrats to East Islip on winning the Section XI Division I team championship. Their point total of 148 beat second place Brentwood, who had 121.

Congratulations to the individual Division I county champs as well:

Championship Finals
102 – Connor Sheridan (Hauppauge, So.) dec. Gino Manta (Hauppauge, So.), 4-1
110 – Jason Euceda (Brentwood, Jr.) dec. Mason Mangialino (Comsewogue, So.), 3-0
118 – Matt Marlow (Northport, Jr.) TF Sean Campbell (Copiague, Sr.), 21-6
126 – Camryn Howard (Bellport, 7th) dec. Jace Yannucciello (Ward Melville, Sr.), 3-0
132 – Michael Giugliano (Miller Place, Jr.) dec. Ryan Eckerle (Commack, Sr.), 6-4
138 – Nick LaMorte (Rocky Point, Sr.) pinned Jared Spahn (Islip, Jr.), 3:47
145 – Kenneth Leverich (Smithtown West, Sr.) dec. Christopher Massett (Patchogue-Medford, Sr.), 6-2
152 – Frankie Volpe (Hauppauge, Sr.) dec. Mason Rappold (Longwood, Sr.), 7-1
160 – Vincent Stazzone (Kings Park, Sr.) pinned Max Casiano (Huntington, Jr.), 3:16
172 – Robert Cunningham (Miller Place, Sr.) dec. Ryan Monahan (Connetquot, Sr.), 5-2
189 – Michael Sanchez (Smithtown East, Sr.) pinned James Sturek (East Islip, Sr.), 1:22
215 – Jaiden Green (Bellport, Sr.) pinned Liam Knapp (Bay Shore, Sr.), 0:56
285 – Sebastian Regis (East Islip, Jr.) pinned Elmer Cruz (Brentwood, Sr.), 0:51

Rick Herrmann Most Outstanding Wrestler: Matt Marlow (Northport, 118)
Jack Mahoney Champion of Champions: Nick LaMorte (Rocky Point, 138)
Ed Luksik Most Pins Least Time: Juan Pantaleon (Islip, 285), 5 in 12:19

Congrats to John Glenn who won the Section XI Division II team championship.

Championship Finals
102 – Tommy Aiello (John Glenn) pinned Antonio Faldetta (Mount Sinai), 1:44
110 – Gavin Mangano (Shoreham-Wading River) pinned Chase Davis (Port Jefferson), 1:00
118 – Chris Colon (Shoreham-Wading River) pinned Chris Boccard (John Glenn), 3:21
126 – Anthony Mirando (John Glenn) maj dec. Derek Menechino (Mount Sinai), 8-0
132 – Brayden Fahrbach (Mount Sinai) TF Karahn King (John Glenn), 15-0
138 – Vincent Daidone (Bayport-Blue Point) pinned Thomas Palumbo (Shoreham-Wading River), 4:00
145 – Kyle Barber (Bayport-Blue Point) dec. Will Miller (Shoreham-Wading River), 9-3
152 – Joe Steimel (Shoreham-Wading River) pinned Liam Rogers (Port Jefferson), 1:16
160 – Callum Jones (Center Moriches) pinned Anthony Bell (John Glenn), 2:55
172 – Anthony Pipia (Port Jefferson) pinned Preston Biedenkapp (Port Jefferson), 0:45
189 – Willy Rodriguez (Port Jefferson) dec. Carmine Gerbino (John Glenn), 7-3
215 – Elijah Porpora (John Glenn) dec. John Bracken (Mount Sinai), 9-4
285 – Junior Beltran (Port Jefferson) dec. Melkin Chavez (John Glenn), 3-2

Rick Herrmann Most Outstanding Wrestler: Chris Colon (Shoreham-Wading River, 118)
Jack Mahoney Champion of Champions: Anthony Mirando (John Glenn, 126); Joe Steimel (Shoreham-Wading River, 152)
Ed Luksik Most Pins Least Time: Cole Fox-Bathon (Southampton, 160), 4 in 3:43
Mike Fitzgerald Team Champions Award: John Glenn

PHOTOS COURTESTY RAY NELSON