For the 2022-2023 school year, the W20 Foundation’s Project Team Up 4 Community is challenging Youth Athletes to give back throughout our Long Island Communities in the Nassau Vs. Suffolk Challenge. #NassauVsSuffolk

From September 1st, 2022 to June 23rd, 2023 every month an athlete, team, school or organization that involves athletes, ages 6-24 YO, can participate in the Nassau Vs. Suffolk Challenge with a chance to receive an exciting prize simply by sharing the community service work you are a part of!

Athletes, teams, schools or organizations involving athletes can upload a community service project to www.TeamUp4Community.org throughout the school year and select which county (Nassau or Suffolk) they are representing.

The TU4C website features an online interactive dashboard that will consistently tally the hours contributed by athletes from each county.

The winning County, the one with the most community service hours by June 23rd, 2023 will be presented with “The Winners Cup.”

Congratulations to Harborfields girls varsity soccer coach Scott Wallace on reaching career win No. 300!

Shoreham-Wading River native Ethan Wiederkehr, along with head coach Pat Fitzpatrick lead Northwestern over Nebraska in Dublin to open the 2022 college football season.

Wiederkehr, a sixth year senior, is working on his second master’s degree.

At Shoreham-Wading River he was one of New York’s top football recruits and was named New York State Defensive Player of the Year as a senior.

Northwestern beat Nebraska 31-28.

Bayport-Blue Point Athletic Director Tim Mullins has moved into First Vice President of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.

Mullins has been the Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics at Bayport-Blue Point since 2003. Prior to that he worked at West Islip School District and has been a member of the Section XI and NYSPHSAA boys’ lacrosse committees since 2006. After serving a two-year term as the NYSPHSAA second Vice President (2020-2022), Mullins will now serve two years as the first Vice President (2022-2024).

“As I conclude my tenure at second Vice President, I look back with tremendous pride with what NYSPHSAA was able to provide our student athletes during the difficult time period of COVID,” said Mullins. “Despite the many hurdles encountered along the way, we as an association took a collaborative approach and remained steadfast to work with all stakeholders to afford our student athletes the best possible HS athletic experience. NYSPHSAA has always been a student centered, membership driven organization and it was never more prevalent during this time to see how teamwork and a vision can produce positive results for all.”

Please review the slides below about issues and solutions facing high school sports officials.

It’s another big week … games begin! First scrimmages and then real action. Good luck to all Section XI student-athletes embarking on their seasons.

So many great moments and pics from the first couple days of fall practices. We’re looking forward to the 2022 season!

Good luck to all athletic programs starting their fall seasons across Section XI on Monday, August 22!

Wishing you well in the quest to represent your school and our athletic section in everything you do.

Have fun, make memories and stay safe!

Some references for you:

• Schedules
• Standings
• Scores

Shelter Island Athletic Director Todd Gulluscio Featured on the “Pairadocs” AD Podcast.

Todd, who is also President of the New York State Athletic Administrators Association, speaks about his unique district and program on Shelter Island and challenges and positive tactics regarding athletic administration.

WATCH HERE.

Bay Shore High School updates its turf. Looking good! The fall season is just around the corner. We can’t wait.