Category Archives: Section XI News

Submit for Community Service Challenge

NYSPHSAA is partnering with Team Up 4 Community again this year to provide a FREE platform for students, coaches, teams, administrators, and schools to apply for the NYSPHSAA Community Service Challenge.

A challenge will take place each sports season. A team does not need to be in season to apply.  The NYSPHSAA SAAC will determine a winner after each season’s submission deadline.

We hope many Section XI schools, programs and student-athletes can get involved to great lengths this year and support community service in their towns!

CLICK to learn more … 

NYSPHSAA Unveils 2018 XC Logo

It’s still awhile until the NYSPHSAA Cross Country Championships, but we’re still excited. The event will take place at Sunken Meadow and Section XI is the host region.

Check out the new logo above.

If you’re wondering the division, county and state championships are all at Sunken Meadow in late October and early November.

10/23/2018
Boys and Girls XC Section XI Division Championship
Location : Sunken Meadow State Park


11/2/2018
Boys and Girls XC Section XI Championships
Location : Sunken Meadow State Park


11/10/2018
NYSPHSAA Boys and Girls XC Championship
Location : Sunken Meadow State Park

Section XI Ballplayers Named All-State

In late July the New York State Sportswriters Association selected the All-State teams.

Here is a look at who received the honor from Section XI:

Class AA

  • First Team: Matt Hogan – Hills West
  • Second Team: Ryan Foran – Eastport-South Manor
  • Third Team: Tim McHugh – Commack
  • Fourth Team: Franklin Parra – Copiague
  • Fifth Team: Justin Aviles – Brentwood
  • Fifth Team: Jake Guercio – West Islip
  • Seventh Team: Joe Savino – Connetquot
  • Seventh Team: Roman Dorosh – Sachem East
  • Seventh Team: Jared Vanderhoof – Longwood

Class A

  • First Team: Joe Grillo – Rocky Point
  • Second Team: Bob Ray, Bayport-Blue Point
  • Second Team: Brock Murtha, Sayville
  • Third Team: Ryan Mullahey – Shoreham-Wading River
  • Fifth Team: Jesse Keshner – Shoreham-Wading River
  • Fifth Team: Chris Palmer – East Islip
  • Sixth Team: Alex Bonacci – Rocky Point
  • Sixth Team: Gabe Romano – Shoreham-Wading River

Class B

  • NYS Player of the Year: Liam Pulsipher, Center Moriches
  • NYS Coach of the Year: Dennis Donovan, Center Moriches
  • First Team: Liam Pulsipher, Center Moriches
  • Second Team: Alec Maag, Center Moriches
  • Second Team: Joseph Rende, Babylon

Class C

  • Fourth Team: Tyler LaBorne, Pierson/Bridgehampton
  • Fifth Team: Joe Wozsny, Stony Brook

FULL NYSWAA All-State listings here!