New Section XI Football Officials Training Classes begin in June.
The dates are June 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, and 26.
June 27 & 29, if needed.
For more information contact Carl Superina 631-513-8508.
Category Archives: Section XI News
Section XI Alums Headed to NFL Camps
Three Suffolk County natives are headed to NFL camps.
John Glenn alum and Stony Brook University product Damien Caffrey signed a contract with the Chicago Bears.
Port Jefferson alum Jacky Chen, a lineman from Pace University, signed a contract with the Minnesota Vikings.
Sayville’s Jack Coan, who spent last season playing in the XFL, has been invited to Seattle Seahawks’ Rookie Minicamp. He played college ball at Wisconsin and Notre Dame before signing as a free agent with the Colts, but was cut in 2022.
Mount Sinai’s Jake Spallina Named U.S. Lacrosse Northeast POY
Congratulations to Mount Sinai’s Jake Spallina for being named Lacrosse Magazine’s Northeast Player of the Week.
The Syracuse commit has been on a tear with faceoffs, goals and assists and helped the Mustangs to three big wins over Massapequa, Islip and Blue Point last week.
Sayville Supports West Islip During Lax Fundraiser
West Islip would like to extend its sincere gratitude to the Sayville High School girls’ lacrosse coaches, players, and booster club for the compassion and generosity they displayed recently during a game supporting a West Islip player’s mom as she fights cancer.
Twenty-four hours prior to the game, attendees were encouraged to wear blue to show support and provide strength to the player’s mom, and the Sayville team not only wore blue ribbons but also made a generous donation to the family to help during these tough times.
“The gesture was very heartwarming to the family, the West Islip team and all in attendance,” said West Islip Athletic Director Tim Horan, “and truly demonstrated a sense of community between two great towns! It was very refreshing to see the teams compete in an exciting game, while still supporting a stranger in need! Kudos to your coaches, players and community on providing this life lesson to all!”
Fans: We Expect Respect
Timeout, high school sports fans!
How can you #BenchBadBehavior?
✅ Respect opponents
✅ Respect officials
✅ Respect coaches
✅ Respect each other
Respect is fundamental to competition. Share this post if you agree!
West Babylon’s Brandon Hancock Throws No-Hitter
Congratulations to West Babylon pitcher Brandon Hancock on throwing a no-hitter this week! He recorded five strikeouts over seven innings in a 2-0 win.
West Babylon’s Brandon Hancock fired a No-Hitter (7 IP, 0 H, 5 K’s) in 2-0 win
Dom Gerbasio 2 run 2B in the top of the second pic.twitter.com/2oOR1zICP7
— Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) April 26, 2023
Bay Shore Lax Travels to Support Alumni in Army Navy Game
The Bay Shore girls’ lacrosse team traveled to watch two of their alumni square off in the Army-Navy rivalry game at West Point.
Lola Leone (Navy) and Liz Schmutz (Army) were joined by their high school program on the special game day.
Bay Shore’s trip was funded by alumnus Kaitlin Handley.
A great day 4 Lady Marauder GLAX team as they travel 2 watch @ArmyWP_WLax1 vs @NavyWLax as 2 Marauder Alum Lola Leone & Liz Schmutz square off in a Rivalry Game. Special thanks 2 Marauder Alum (2014) Kaitlin Handley who funded the trip @BayShoreSchools @Greater_LI @BayShoreHSPE pic.twitter.com/7x64dblYrb
— Bay Shore Athletics (@bshs_athletics) April 26, 2023
NYSPHSAA Officials Appreciation Day
It’s NYSPHSAA Officials Appreciation Days start from April 25-27.
Join us in thanking all the officials who make interscholastic athletics possible, especially across Section XI!
Harborfields, Family Keep Corey Phelan’s Legacy Alive
Harborfields and Cold Spring Harbor baseball played a game to raise awareness for “Corey’s Promise,” which started in honor of Harborfields alum and pro baseball player Corey Phelan, who lost his battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2022.
He pitched in the Phillies’ organization and had a 0.93 ERA in five games during the 2021 season.
Corey’s Promise was created when Corey was in the hospital and saw the hardships that many families went through during their child’s cancer diagnosis. He promised to help these families financially so that they could dedicate and focus more time on their children.
“I hope no one has to go through what I have been through to see how beautiful life is, but I hope everyone is able to see how beautiful life is the way I see it.” -Corey Phelan
Learn more about Corey’s Promise.
Here at Harborfields HS for “Corey’s Promise” fundraiser game between Harborfields and Cold Spring Harbor which will fulfill Corey Phelan’s wish of supporting families struggling with pediatric cancer. Phelan, who tragically passed away from cancer last year, is a 2020 graduate… pic.twitter.com/DF7rQtGunl
— Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) April 22, 2023
Respect Officials and Protect High School Sports
What’s more important to you: Yelling at officials OR having high school sports?
Bad behavior by adult fans has caused a national shortage of officials.
No officials = No high school sports!
THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK. #BenchBadBehavior at athletic events!