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Orlin & Cohen Game of the Week: West Islip v. Westhampton Beach
TONIGHT: 9/19/25 — HS Football Game of the Week!
Orlin & Cohen / Rockline Wealth present West Islip vs. Westhampton 🏈
GAME IS AT 6:00 PM — don’t miss kickoff!
Bring the energy, tag your crew, and tune in for hard hits, big plays, and Friday night lights. 🔥
#GameOfTheWeek #HSFootball #WestIslip #Westhampton #FridayNightLights
Riverhead Volleyball Hosts Mental Health Awareness Game in Partnership with Ryan’s Team
Riverhead High School volleyball spotlighted wellness on and off the court, hosting a Mental Health Awareness Game in partnership with Ryan’s Team.
The event centered conversation around reducing stigma, encouraging students to check in on one another, and connecting families with support resources.
Before the first serve, players and coaches participated in a brief moment of reflection and a PSA about recognizing warning signs and seeking help. Throughout the evening, fans saw green ribbons and themed warm-ups in support of mental health awareness. Ryan’s Team representatives were on hand with materials about peer support, stress management, and how to talk to a trusted adult or counselor.
Milestone: SWR’s Debbie Lutjen Records 300th Career Win
Congratulations to Shoreham Wading River, Coach Debbie Lutjen, on her 300th varsity girls’ tennis win! An incredible milestone in her 38 years as head coach at SWR.
A shout out the to Center Moriches Varsity Girls Tennis Team for supporting this incredible milestone for Coach Lutjen!
Orlin & Cohen Sports Medicine Tips: Heat Illness
Miller Place’s Ava Fedrich Earns NYSPHSAA Sportmanship Award
Ava Fedrich, a senior from the Miller Place High School Varsity Softball team, was awarded the 2025 NYSPHSAA Sportsmanship Award.
This award was presented to Ava after the Miller Place Panthers clinched their win over Maine Endwell at the New York State Class A Semifinals.
Shortly after earning the honor in June, the Miller Place Panthers took home the State Championship.
This was the second year in a row that Ava was awarded this honor.
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Email sectionximilestones@gmail.com with name(s), school, sport, milestone + date/opponent—and a photo/graphic if you have one.
Let’s celebrate #SectionXI excellence!
BBP Volleyball Coach Toni McKinnon Reaches 300 Career Wins
Bayport-Blue Point’s volleyball coach, McKinnon, just set a new Bayport-Blue Point school record by reaching 300 career wins.
Don’t forget to share special player/coach milestones across Section XI … email sectionximilestones@gmail.com.
John Glenn AD Dave Shanahan to Retire
Longtime John Glenn Athletic Director Dave Shanahan is retiring after 30 years at the high school as a physical education teacher, athletic director and football coach.
He will remain in the AD position as an interim for the 2025-2026 school year before stepping away fully from the district.
Congratulations on a strong run, several championships and making a difference in the lives of countless student-athletes from Elwood Schools!
Section XI Schools Named NYSPHSAA Schools of Distinction and Excellence
The NYSPHSAA is proud to recognize the Schools of Distinction and Excellence for the 2024-2025 school year.
To be recognized as a School of Distinction, a school must apply for the honor and have 100% of its varsity teams earn the Scholar-Athlete Team Award during their respective sports seasons. The School of Excellence designation is awarded to schools that apply and have at least 75% of their varsity teams achieve this same academic recognition.
Winning schools will receive their commemorative awards at their local athletic director workshop this fall. To be eligible to receive these prestigious awards, schools must apply following the spring submission of the Scholar-Athlete each school year.
The complete list of School of Distinction and School of Excellence Award winners can be viewed by using the links below.