Patchogue-Medford alum Marcus Stroman will start the American League Wild Card game for the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.
“I couldn’t be happier,” he told MLB.com. “I couldn’t be prouder and I couldn’t be more excited to be out there in a deciding game to put us in the playoffs. So I relish this opportunity and I can’t wait.”
Stroman, who was inducted to the Patchogue-Medford Hall of Fame in the summer, was 9-10 with a 4.37 ERA in the regular season.
Throughout the school year we post photos from various Suffolk County sporting events on our social pages. Bookmark these pages to stay up-to-date with all of our coverage.
Early this week we have new football, field hockey and soccer images, with plenty more to come!
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Multiple Suffolk schools were named Schools of Distinction by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association!
The following Section XI schools earned the honor:
This week’s #SuffolkTBT entry takes us back to 1957 with the Hauppauge boy’s soccer club …
The football programs at Huntington and Smithtown West displayed an unbelievable act of sportsmanship and collaboration during last weekend’s game.
Eli Mollineaux, a sophomore at Huntington, has a rare and debilitating mitochondrial disease that continues to take its toll on him physically. Regardless, he continues to defy all odds. Furthermore, his positive attitude and huge heart are infectious.
As far back as a year ago, many people in Huntington began discussing doing something special for Eli, who is an avid Blue Devil sports fan. The wish was to set him up to score a ceremonial Blue Devil touchdown. This was coordinated with help from the folks in Smithtown. The halftime ceremony featured a number of presentations. Among them, the entire Smithtown West squad came out of the halftime locker room wearing a white No. 40 jersey with Eli’s name on the back and presented him with a signed jersey from all team members.
Immediately before the second half began, both teams set up at midfield to run a play. The referee blew the whistle and Eli emerged from the backfield to be wheeled 50 yards to cross the goal line, with a packed house cheering his name.
It was a beautiful moment for Huntington, Smithtown and Suffolk County at-large.
This week’s Suffolk TBT post brings us back to 1904 with the Southampton High School football team. Credit: Southampton High.
Section XI in its never ending mission to provide the student-athletes of Suffolk County with a positive and safe athletic experience has embarked on a journey to make the great game of football even better.
Through the vision of the Cutinella Family and the stakeholders of Suffolk County football we are introducing and implementing the “Tommy Tough Football Standards”.
Boomer Esiason
Hometown: East Islip
Sport: Football
Status: Broadcaster, retired from NFL
Boomer Esiason is one of the most famous sporting figures in Long Island history. He was a standout at East Islip High in both football and baseball and chose the gridiron in college where he starred at the University of Maryland. His career trajectory led him to the Super Bowl as a starting quarterback and a future as one of the most recognizable broadcasters in America today. He is also the founder of the Boomer Esiason Foundation, which leads the way in the fight against cystic fibrosis, a disease that hits close to home for Boomer since his son Gunner has suffered from this since he was born.
Check out key dates for the 2016-2017 calendar year for Section XI.
We have now entered the second half of the summer and are busy getting ready for the 2016 fall sports season which begins in a couple of short weeks. I hope that you have had an enjoyable summer and that everyone has gotten in some quality relaxation and family time.
Section XI has been busy during the summer as it prepares for another exciting year in Suffolk County athletics. We have undergone some transition within our office and welcome Taryn Marshall to the Section XI family. Chris McKeveny has stepped into a new role and has taken on the responsibilities previously held by Dee Nebgen who has retired after 17 years at Section XI. We wish all three the best as they move on to new chapters in their professional and personal life. The remainder of the staff continues to be busy, scheduling, assigning officials, billing and putting in place everything that needs to be done to ensure a smooth start on August 15 when varsity and junior varsity football begins practicing.
We would also like to welcome back the athletic directors who tirelessly work to provide their student-athletes with enjoyable, positive and meaningful athletic experiences. We cannot thank you enough for your commitment and dedication to your profession. Special welcome to our new directors. We look forward to your insight, feedback and input. I hope you will find your new roles rewarding and enjoyable. Although you may not hear it as often as you should please know that the impact you will have on so many is appreciated. Without you it doesnt happen.
Welcome back to all of our student-athletes, coaches and support staff. Please join us in our commitment to continue to make Section XI the best section in New York State.
Enjoy!
Don Webster
Executive Director
Section XI
