It was a great day of bowling for more than 100 student-athletes in the Section XI Athletics For All program last week!
These events continue to grow and make an impact.
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Section XI Alumni: Jordan Titus Named Big 12 Wrestler of the Week
Congratulations to former Center Moriches wrestler Jordan Titus on being named Big 12 Wrestler of the Week! He beat the No. 1 ranked wrestler in the country last week.
Brentwood’s Jocelyn Rojas Makes Wrestling History
Brentwood’s Jocelyn Rojas made history when she became the first girl to place at the Rocky Gilmore Classic Wrestling Tournament! Great work, Jocelyn!
Lola Idir from Port Jeff Hoops Reaches Career Milestone
Congratulations to Port Jeff basketball’s Lola Idir on reaching career point No. 1,000!
“It was a great and well-deserved accomplishment for Lola,” Port Jeff AD Adam Sherrard said. “The atmosphere in the gym was amazing. I am looking forward to watching Lola, and her teammates work hard to bring another championship to Port Jefferson.”
Did you know there is a nationwide shortage of high school officials?
Did you know there is a nationwide shortage of high school officials?
The #1 reason? Bad behavior by fans.
NO OFFICIALS = NO SPORTS
Let’s set an example. Respect officials and #BenchBadBehavior for good!
Westhampton Beach Volleyball Wins Holiday Sports Heroes Video Challenge
Congratulations to the Westhampton Beach girls’ volleyball program for winning the Long Island Holiday Sports Heroes Video Challenge for winter 2022 through Team Up 4 Community.
They teamed up with the school’s childhood cancer awareness club and created the “Digging for Gold” event to raise funds and awareness.
They have raised over $13,800 and are currently raising funds for a fellow Hurricane student.
While Lynbrook finished second in the holiday service contest, Section XI’s Bay Shore came in third.
Their Athletes Helping Athletes club is always ready to help their community when needed. They work with seventh and eighth-grade students by visiting the school to discuss important topics such as drugs, alcohol, cyberbullying, social media, and vaping.
This Holiday Challenge recorded 17,197 athletes performing over 36,494 hours of community service! This is valued at an economic impact of $381,580 given back to our communities! Learn more about Team Up 4 Community here.
Whitman Girls Wrestling Joins SCPD for Holiday Drive
The Walt Whitman girl’s wrestling team joined Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, and the Suffolk County Police Department in December to help 40 kids from their community with shopping for the holiday season!
Happy Holidays from Section XI
The Section XI staff wishes you a very happy and healthy holiday season!
Suffolk County Legislature Honors Smithtown Gymnastics
The Smithtown varsity gymnastics team was honored by the Suffolk County Legislature this week for winning their second consecutive Section XI title!
Northport’s McKenna Sisters Named All-American
Congratulations to Northport’s Olivia and Natalie McKenna on being selected field hockey All-Americans by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA).
Olivia, a midfielder, was named second team and Natalie, a goalie, was named third team.
The NFHCA serves as the recognized leader in naming All-American field hockey student-athletes. The All-American teams are made up of student-athletes that represent the highest level of field hockey players concerning the nominating criteria. NFHCA member coaches have the opportunity to nominate their student-athletes each fall. Over 170 student-athletes at the high school and collegiate levels are recognized annually for this prestigious honor.