Mount Sinai native Joey Spallina led the U.S. Men’s Box Lacrosse Team to its best finish at the world championships after capturing a silver medal.
Thanks for making Section XI and the United States proud!
Category Archives: Section XI News
Bay Shore’s Mary Drago Earns 200th Career Win
Congrats to Bay Shore Field Hockey coach Mary Drago, who secured her 200th career victory last week!
Orlin & Cohen Sports Medicine Tips: Lightning Safety
Milestone: Jenna Biondo Becomes North Babylon’s All-Time Leading Scorer
Congratulations to North Babylon’s Jenna Biondo on becoming the program’s all-time leading scorer. She has now scored 51 career goals since 2021 and counting …
Smithtown West Hosts Play 4 The Cure Memorial Game
Shoutout to Smithtown West for hosting another incredible “Play 4 The Cure Memorial Game”!
It was a powerful evening filled with unity, inspiring tributes, and a strong commitment to raising awareness for cancer research.
Thank you to all the student-athletes, supporters, and community members for coming together to make a difference. Let’s keep up the fight against cancer!
Hole in One for Connetquot Golfer
Congratulations to Connetquot’s Joe Villani on his hole-in-one (177 yards, hole #8) at West Sayville against Bayport-Blue Point! Joe used a 7-iron and nailed it!
Section XI Tennis Players Play for Cancer Awareness
Last weekend, girls tennis players across Suffolk County gathered at Ward Melville High School for the Bob Davis Play For Pink Tournament to raise money to help fight against Cancer.
Thank you to Coach Erik Sussin or all your work organizing a great event!
Section XI Schools of Distinction and Excellence Honored
Section XI athletic directors recently accepted recognition for their programs’ sportsmanship and academic performance during the 23-24 school year.
They were joined by Section XI Executive Director Tom Combs and Robert Zayas, Executive Director of the NYSPHSAA.
Schools of Excellence: 75% of all varsity teams with a 90 GPA or better
- Bay Shore
- Bayport-Blue Point
- Centereach
- Commack
- Comsewogue
- Half Hollow Hills East
- Half Hollow Hills West
- Hampton Bays
- Hauppauge
- Huntington
- Islip
- Kings Park
- Mattituck
- Mt. Sinai
- Newfield
- Port Jefferson
- Riverhead
- Rocky Point
- Smithtown East
- Smithtown West
- Southampton
- Southold
- West Babylon
Schools of Distinction: 100% of all varsity teams with a 90 GPA or better
- Center Moriches
- East Hampton
- Elwood/John Glenn
- Greenport
- Harborfields
- Miller Place
- Northport
- Patchogue-Medford
- Pierson
- Riverhead
- Sachem East
- Sachem North
- Sayville
- Shelter Island
- Shoreham-Wading River
- Walt Whitman
Section XI Mourns the Loss of Dennis McSweeney
Section XI is saddened about the passing of longtime Islip softball coach Dennis McSweeney
McSweeney of Islip, NY, on September 18, 2024, at the age of 55. Loving son of Rose. Devoted brother of Theresa (Robert), Billy, Debbie (Brian), and Cindy (Greg). Cherished uncle of William, Justin, Daniel, Meghan, Ashley, Lauren, Gregory, and Caitlin. Beloved nephew of Uncle Charlie.
Visiting will be Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 3-7 p.m. A religious service will be held at 6 p.m. Cremation will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the Islip High School, with “Islip Softball” in the memo.
Overton Funeral Home
172 Main Street
Islip, New York 11751
Riverhead Charter School Records First Win in Program History
Congratulations to Riverhead Charter School on recording its first win in program history.
The Explorers beat Port Jefferson, 4-3, in overtime on Thursday, September 19.