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Category Archives: Section XI News
Team Up 4 Community: Lindenhurst Athletics Walk-A-Thon
On September 23, 2018, Lindenhurst Union Free School District athletic teams, coaches, administrators and community members, along with local and state politicians, joined members of the Renna family at the 12th annual Christina Renna Foundation Walk-A-Thon and Blood Drive held at Lindenhurst Middle School.
Christina, a former student of the Lindenhurst School District, was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer, and passed away in 2007. READ MORE!
Retired Suffolk County ADs Gather
LEGENDS! A number of retired Suffolk County athletic directors recently got together and we had to share an image from the moment.
Bottom row: Mary McGlynn, Nick Schroeder, Don Webster, Paula Nickerson, Kathy Jackson Cooney, Mary Lou Assante, Jack Braddish, Bob Mayo
Standing: Mike Tully, Bob Del Rosso, Ed Cinelli, Tom Combs, Joe Cipp, Wayne Shierant, Tom Sabatelle, Dick Cooney
Milestone Alert: Lou Hanner Reaches 250
John Glenn High School boys soccer coach Lou Hanner recorded career victory No. 250 this week. Congrats, coach!
Social Post of the Week: Bay Shore HS
When we see a unique post on social media, we’ll bring it to life on our pages.
Check out Ducks owner and Suffolk Sports Hall of Famer, Frank Boulton, speaking to the Bay Shore football team on Saturday. He is an alum and resident.
@MaroonMarauder1 would like to thank Mr Frank Bolton ((class of 69) as their guest speaker to the BS FB team &. Cheerleader squad pre game meal. Sharing a great lesson about BS history and playing as a team! @LIDucks @SuffolkHOF @SectXISuffolk @BayShoreSchools @BayShoreHS pic.twitter.com/KGIAjcvrDO
— Bay Shore Athletics (@bshs_athletics) September 22, 2018
Comsewogue’s Butzke Gets No. 11 Retired
The Comsewogue Athletic Department officially retired the soccer jersey of No. 11, Joshua Butzke.
Joshua graduated from Comsewogue in 2010 and tragically lost his life this past January in a skydiving accident.
He was arguably the best soccer player at Comsewogue and was four-time all-league, three-time all-conference, two-time all-county, two-time first team all-state and a two-time all-region player.
He lead his team to back-to-back state championships in 2008 and 2009.
Joshua is survived by his parents, Rich and Lorraine, and siblings Eva and Samantha. Both Joshua and Samantha will be inducted into the Comsewogue Hall of Fame on October 6.
Team Up 4Community: John Glenn Soccer
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The Elwood-John Glenn Soccer Program is dedicating this upcoming 2018 season in honor of former player and American hero, MSgt Christopher Raguso (class of 1997).
Chris, a member of the Air National Guard’s 106th Air Rescue Wing, was one of seven servicemen that made the ultimate sacrifice when their helicopter went down on March 15 during a combat mission in Western Iraq while supporting coalition forces in Operation Inherent Resolve, the war against ISIS.
Chris was a treasured father, husband, son, and brother, as well as a 6-time decorated FDNY Lieutenant during his 13-year career at Engine 249/Ladder 113 in Brooklyn and Engine 302/Ladder 155 in Queens. Lt Chris was also a 20-year volunteer with the Commack Fire Department, who dedicated his life to helping others.
Section XI Schools Collect Distinction, Excellence Honors
Section XI athletic directors collected honors from the NYSPHSAA this week for their School of Distinction and School of Excellence awards.
The purpose of the School of Distinction and School of Excellence Awards are to unite varsity coaches in challenging their teams to achieve a statewide honor. This year’s figures represent the highest number of NYSPHSAA member schools being recognized for their academic achievements.
“The increase in the number of schools receiving both awards shows what fantastic student-athletes we have here in New York State,” said Robert Zayas, NYSPHSAA Executive Director. “This is evidence that schools, administration, coaches and student-athletes focus on excellence in the classroom as well as the playing fields.”
Schools can earn School of Distinction status by having 100 percent of its varsity teams qualify for and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award during their respective sports seasons. To earn the School of Excellence Award, 75 percent of a school’s varsity teams must qualify and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award.
Honorees from Suffolk included Babylon, John Glenn, Greenport, Miller Place, Port Jefferson, Northport, Rocky Point, Shelter Island, Smithtown East and The Stony Brook School.
Suffolk schools earning “School of Excellence” distinction include Comsewogue, Hills East, Hills West, Hampton Bays, Harborfields, Islip, Kings Park, Longwood, Riverhead, Sayville, Smithtown West, and Whitman.
Northport Debuts New Turf Football Field
Nothing says community spirit than the opening afternoon of high school football.
Northport High School had a proud moment last weekend when the school debuted its new turf football field.
Section XI Will Never Forget
A special message from Section XI Executive Director, Tom Combs …
“Section XI will never forget those who lost their lives and those who gave all to help save lives on September 11, 2001. And please keep in your thoughts and prayers those serving in the military keeping us safe.”