Category Archives: Section XI News
Section XI Fall Playoff Brackets
Good luck to all Section XI student-athletes, teams and coaches as they embark on playoff experiences across the county.
Find all matchups on our Section XI playoff bracket pages.
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William Floyd Names Football Field to Honor Coach Paul Longo
The William Floyd School District honored former head football coach Paul Longo by naming its Lincoln Avenue field after him.
The sign unveiling celebrated 31 years of leadership that produced 253 wins, 15 Suffolk County titles, five Long Island championships and generations of proud Colonials.
“To have my name on the field is an incredible honor but the greatest honor was being the coach of the William Floyd Colonials,” Longo said.
Congratulations, Coach Longo! Here’s to the memories already made and the victories still to come at Paul Longo Field!
West Babylon Boys Soccer Clinches Playoff Spot
The Eagles are back in the postseason!
West Babylon boys soccer has enjoyed a resurgence this year, clinching a Section XI playoff spot after nearly a decade without a postseason appearance. Congratulations to the players and coaches on this milestone season! We’ll be watching as the Eagles begin their playoff run.
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Section XI Athletic Directors Gather for Rules Workshop, Celebrate School Honors
Athletic directors from across Section XI gathered Thursday, October 15, for a Mandatory Rules Workshop with New York State Public High School Athletic Association Executive Director Robert Zayas and Assistant Director Todd Nelson.
The workshop updated athletic directors on changes and modifications to the rules governing interscholastic athletics, helping ensure they have the information needed to lead their schools’ athletic programs.
The gathering also recognized schools for their academic and sportsmanship achievements through three NYSPHSAA awards.
Schools of Distinction honors recognized schools where 100% of varsity teams earned Scholar-Athlete awards. Schools of Excellence honors recognized schools where at least 75% of varsity teams earned that designation. The event also celebrated NYSPHSAA Sportsmanship Award winners for their commitment to sportsmanship.
The event brought Section XI’s athletic leaders together to stay informed, share in the accomplishments of their school communities and reinforce the importance of education and character in school sports.
Milestone: Rocky Point Girls’ Soccer Coach Peter Costa Celebrates 100 Career Wins
100 career wins! Huge congratulations to Rocky Point varsity girls soccer head coach Peter Costa on reaching this incredible milestone.
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Shoreham-Wading River Hosts Section XI Athletics for All Opening Day
Section XI Athletics for All celebrated its Opening Day this week, with Shoreham-Wading River’s cross country coaches and student-athletes serving as hosts.
The event highlighted the value of creating opportunities for students to participate in athletics, connect with their peers and share in the pride of being part of a team.
Special thanks go to the Shoreham-Wading River cross country program for helping welcome participants and support the start of the Athletics for All season.