On behalf of Section XI and all of our Athletic Directors throughout Suffolk County, we join the 60,000 plus student-athletes who are dealing with a difficult time.
To our Spring student-athletes, especially our seniors, we wish you were out there competing in the sports that you love.
We have enjoyed watching you compete over the years and wish you well in your future endeavors.
We know you will always represent Section XI proudly at every level. Stay safe and stay healthy! – Tom Combs
A number of school districts across Section XI will pay tribute to their Class of 2020 student-athletes who were unable to play their seasons this spring.
Their athletic directors and administrations will turn on stadium lights and put 2020 across the scoreboard as a sign of respect and gratitude for the student-athletes, coaches and programs for all they mean to their communities. They may not be able to play this spring, but they still represent us proudly.
PLEASE NOTE: Stay home and enjoy this tribute via social media, not in person. These are meant to be digitally shared via photos, so be on the look out for your district athletics and athletic director accounts on social media.
A number of athletic directors in Section XI have taken to social media to post heartfelt tributes to their student-athletes who lost their 2020 season, especially the seniors.
We’ll share those posts here.
Comsewogue Warriors honoring our Spring Senior Athletes. #onceawarrioralwaysawarrior https://t.co/nej8gbUlkf @SectXISuffolk @NYSPHSAA
— Comsewogue Athletics (@wogueathletics) April 24, 2020
Half Hollow Hills East alum Matt Hogan has always been a shining star from Section XI, but Vanderbilt gave him the title officially.
Hogan, a baseball player, was named a recipient of the Shining Star Award, an honor given to team member who is an unsung hero and who embodies the spirit of Vanderbilt Athletics.
Here is a great message from Mount Sinai AD Scott Reh …
Great message from @RehScott, Mount Sinai Athletic Director … pic.twitter.com/cKDbd0BOHo
— SectionXI (@SectXISuffolk) April 26, 2020
After much discussion and consideration, the Section XI Athletic Council has voted unanimously to cancel the spring sports season for 2020 at all levels.
This decision was made in the best interest of the health and safety of all of our student-athletes, staffs and communities.
The decision was not an easy one to make, however, in what the world is experiencing at this time, it is the most prudent decision to make.
Listen to Section XI Executive Director Tom Combs talk with South Huntington Athletic Director Jim Wright about the current situation high school sports is facing across the country.
https://anchor.fm/jim-wright0/episodes/The-ADvantage-Point-Interviews-Section-XI-Executive-Director-Tom-Combs-ecpghd
John Glenn coach Dan Szokoli with some positive messages on Twitter for all student-athletes.
Coaches Corner with Assistant Girls Track Coach, and overall outstanding Coach . Darren Szokoli @SectXISuffolk @NYSPHSAA @KMaherNews12 @Elwood_Super @ElwoodMiddle pic.twitter.com/f1oc3NHDQ1
— John Glenn Athletics (@JG_Athletics) April 15, 2020
Babylon alum and former Section XI student-athlete Jake Carlock, a member of the Miami Dolphins, has a special message for high school seniors battling adversity of possibly not playing anything this spring.
Jake Carlock, Miami Dolphins (BHS alum) message about adversity @SectXISuffolk pic.twitter.com/wc83H0ccXV
— babylon athletics (@babathletics) April 15, 2020
Section XI would like to thank Bob Madaraz and SaniTech Services, a long time sponsor, for sanitizing the Section XI offices this week.
SaniTech has been keeping our student-athletes safe for many years by sanitizing weight rooms, locker-rooms, wrestling mats and rooms as well as office buildings and classrooms.
