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Section XI News, Sportsmanship

Sportsmanship on Display Between John Glenn and Wyandanch

The John Glenn High School girls volleyball team earned a 3-0 victory over Wyandanch recently, but the true highlight of the evening extended far beyond the scoreboard.

While the Knights secured a straight-set win, the match became a celebration of sportsmanship, camaraderie, and the unifying power of athletics. Players from both teams danced, laughed, and bonded together after the game, creating an atmosphere that underscored the deeper values of high school athletics.

The joy shared on the court reflected the essence of interscholastic sports, bringing students together through competition, while also building respect, friendships, and memories that last long after the final whistle.

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Inside the Numbers: Section XI Sportsmanship

As part of Section XI’s fall wrap-up, our Sportsmanship Committee has the following data to report:

  • 31 school districts received Certificates of Recognition or Distinction for Sportsmanship during the fall season
  • 98.5 percent of our athletic contests in the fall were incident free (ejections/red cards) during the fall
  • 15 percent or more school districts had a reduction in the number of ejections and/or red cards this fall as compared to 2015

Thanks to all of our student-athletes and coaches who believe in sportsmanship and make it a priority in their athletic careers.

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Huntington, Smithtown team up

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The football programs at Huntington and Smithtown West displayed an unbelievable act of sportsmanship and collaboration during last weekend’s game.

Eli Mollineaux, a sophomore at Huntington, has a rare and debilitating mitochondrial disease that continues to take its toll on him physically.  Regardless, he continues to defy all odds.  Furthermore, his positive attitude and huge heart are infectious.

As far back as a year ago, many people in Huntington began discussing doing something special for Eli, who is an avid Blue Devil sports fan.  The wish was to set him up to score a ceremonial Blue Devil touchdown.  This was coordinated with help from the folks in Smithtown.  The halftime ceremony featured a number of presentations.  Among them, the entire Smithtown West squad came out of the halftime locker room wearing a white No. 40 jersey with Eli’s name on the back and presented him with a signed jersey from all team members.

Immediately before the second half began, both teams set up at midfield to run a play. The referee blew the whistle and Eli emerged from the backfield to be wheeled 50 yards to cross the goal line, with a packed house cheering his name.

It was a beautiful moment for Huntington, Smithtown and Suffolk County at-large.

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