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Section XI News

Section XI Proudly Supports Unified Basketball

The spring unified basketball season is in full swing. We’re proud to support this sport and activity across the county.

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association and Special Olympics New York are proud to offer Unified Sports to NYSPHSAA member schools. Project Unify is made up of three main components:

1. Inclusive Sports: combines athletes (players with intellectual disabilities) and athletes (players without intellectual disabilities) to create athletic teams for training and competition. Participation is rooted in the principle of meaningful involvement which ensures that every player is given an opportunity to contribute to the success of his or her team through their unique skills. Inclusive activity is among the most condusive ways to break down sterotypes and foster relationships.

2. Youth Leadership & Advocacy: provides students with and without intellectual disabilities opportuities to take on leadership roles in promoting Project Unify activities in their schools and in their communities.

3. Whole-School Engagement: provides opportunities for all students to participate in school-wide campaigns and activities such as Fans in the Stands, Pledge and Plunge, and the R-word Campaign.

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From Suffolk to the Pros: Locals Sign NFL Deals

Three Suffolk County alumni signed free agent contracts with NFL teams following the NFL Draft.

Congratulations to these players on reaching this level of their dream:

  • Jake Carlock, Babylon, LIU Post, Giants
  • Ethan Greenidge, Riverhead, Villanova, Saints
  • Malcolm Pridgeon, Central Islip, Ohio State, Texans

St. Anthony’s and StonyBrook alum Jordan Gowins received a mini-camp invite to the Giants as well.

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Ward Melville Lax to Play on ESPNU in Geico Showcase

Ward Melville boys lacrosse will play in the Geico Lacrosse Showcase on ESPNU.

The local tournament will take place at St. Anthony High School’s Cy Donnelly Field in in South Huntington, N.Y.

Learn more here.

Saturday – April 27

  • 10am – Haverford (PA) vs. Ward Melville (NY) ESPNU
  • 12pm – Darien (CT) vs. Seton Hall Prep (NJ) ESPN+
  • 2pm – Lincoln-Sudbury (MA) vs. St. Anthony’s (NY) ESPN+

 Sunday – April 28

  • 10am – Darien (CT) vs. St. Anthony’s (NY) ESPNU
  • 12pm – Seton Hall Prep (NJ) vs. Ward Melville (NY) ESPN+
  • 2pm – Lincoln-Sudbury (MA) vs. Haverford (PA) ESPN+
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Suffolk Legends Get HOF Nod

The Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame has officially announced its Class of 2019 and inductees will be honored in a ceremony on May 16 at Watermill Caterers in Smithtown.

Induction Ceremony Details

  • Date: Thursday, May 16, 2019
  • Location: Watermill Caterers, 711 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown, NY 11787
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. dinner and cocktails; 7:30 p.m. induction
  • Tickets: Click here to access ticket page!

Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2019 honorees …

  • Gary Bettman: Commission of the NHL and alumnus of Half Hollow Hills
  • Scott J. Beigel: Special Recognition Award honoree; Dix Hills native and coach who died in Parkland shootings
  • Bob Costas: Hall of fame sports broadcaster from Commack
  • Aaron Feis: Special Recognition Award honoree; West Islip native and coach who died in Parkland shootings
  • Jerry Figgiani: World renowned martial arts expert who leads PAL program
  • Bria Hartley: WNBA star from North Babylon
  • Sam Kornhauser: First football coach at Stony Brook University
  • Bill Kropp: New York’s winningest volleyball coach out of Sachem
  • Guy Leggio: Legendary wrestling coach from East Islip
  • New York Cuban Giants: Historic Recognition honoree; First all-black baseball team in American history, founded in Babylon
  • Ward Melville Boys Lacrosse: Special Recognition Award honoree; one of the winningest scholastic athletic programs in New York State history and one of the top in American lacrosse history