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Category Archives: Section XI News
Spring Long Island Sports Heroes Video Challenge
Team Up For Community is challenging our L.I. Athletes to be Sports Heroes to a cause or someone in need this 2023 Spring Season. Let’s see how big of an IMPACT we can make together in our L.I. Communities!
All those who enter have a chance to receive a scholarship or grant.
$5,000 in Scholarships & Grants will be awarded!
First Place Winner receives a $3,000 scholarship or grant.
Second Place Winner receives a $1,500 scholarship or grant.
Third Place Winner receives a $500 scholarship or grant.
Jim Wright Inducted into NYSAAA Hall of Fame
Former longtime South Huntington Athletic Director Dr. Jim Wright was inducted into the New York State Athletic Administrators Hall of Fame during the organization’s annual conference in Saratoga.
Dr. Wright has been a member of the NIAAA and NYSAAA for 20 years.
For Section XI, he is a past Conference 1 president and served on seeding, finance, and policy committees while chairing girls Cross Country, Fencing, and Softball. He is now the NYSPHSAA chair for Softball and represented the NYSAAA on two NYSPHSAA Strategic Plans.
He has been a leader in professional development both in New York State and nationally.
Kathy Masterson Accepts AD of the Year Honor
Section XI Athletic Director of the year Kathy Masterson with some of her colleagues at the NYSAAA conference.
The conference was lead by President Todd Gulluscio of Shelter Island and the ADs of Section XI.
Three from Section XI Named to NYSAAA Wall of Honor
Congratulations to three former Section XI athletic directors on being named to the NYS Athletic Administrators Association Wall of Honor. They were recognized at a ceremony in Saratoga on March 14.
Honorees included Kathly Cooney, who worked at Hauppauge and Southampton, John DeLuca, who worked at Longwood and Walt Whitman, and Tom Sabatelle, who worked at Sachem.
All three left legacies in their school community and impacted the lives of thousands of students-athletes and hundreds of coaches.
Section XI Intersectional Boys and Girls Teams Win State Titles
Todd Gulluscio Presenting at NYSAAA Event on How to Be A Leader
Good Luck to Todd Gulluscio, President of New York State Athletic Administrators Association, as he guides the conference attendees on professional development that will prepare them to “Be The Leader!”
NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Tournament Time
It’s tourney time!
Come see the state semifinals and finals this Friday-Sunday in Glens Falls
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Can’t make it there? Watch every game live here: ow.ly/UzKF50Nh6W8
2023 Section XI Spring Sports Kick Off
Some winter teams are still performing, but we’re excited about a new season of games ahead!
Be sure to bookmark these pages to stay up-to-date about your favorite teams:
Southampton, Brentwood Boys Advance in NYSPHSAA Championships
Congratulations to the Class B Southeast Regional Champions from Southampton! Next stop @NYSPHSAA State Championships at Glens Falls! 🏀
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— SectionXI (@SectXISuffolk) March 11, 2023
Congratulations to the Class AA Southeast Regional Champions from Brentwood! Next stop @NYSPHSAA State Championships at Glens Falls! 🏀
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— SectionXI (@SectXISuffolk) March 12, 2023