Tune in on Tuesday, May 27 for a T&D Sports playoff broadcast of Suffolk County boys lacrosse.

Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/O8mfcVS7Bco?feature=share

A remarkable high school lacrosse career continues to reach new heights for Port Jefferson senior Owen Whiffen.

Whiffen recently recorded his 800th career save for the Port Jefferson Boys Varsity Lacrosse team, cementing his place as one of the program’s most accomplished goalkeepers. Known for his toughness, leadership, and consistency in net, Whiffen has been a cornerstone of the Royals’ success throughout his career.

Coaches, teammates, and supporters have watched Whiffen develop into one of the area’s premier lacrosse players, delivering clutch performances and serving as a steady presence between the pipes.

The celebration comes alongside another exciting accomplishment for the standout student-athlete. Whiffen will continue both his academic and lacrosse career at SUNY Oneonta, where he plans to compete at the collegiate level while pursuing his education.

The Port Jefferson community praises Whiffen for not only his athletic achievements, but also for the leadership and determination he has displayed throughout his time in the program.

With 800 saves already to his name and collegiate lacrosse ahead, Whiffen’s journey is far from over, and the Port Jefferson community will be cheering him on every step of the way.

A Smithtown native delivered one of the most dominant individual performances at the Super Sixes tournament, leading all players in scoring while representing Team Australia on the international stage.

Marcus Wertheim, who plays collegiately at Brown University, finished the tournament as the overall leader in goals and total points, recording 25 goals and 30 points for Team Australia.

Wertheim’s scoring prowess was on full display in the Bronze Medal game, where he nearly carried Australia to a podium finish. The Smithtown product scored five goals in the contest, keeping the Australians within striking distance until the final moments of a tightly contested matchup. Team Australia ultimately fell by a single goal to the Haudenosaunee Nationals in a dramatic one-goal loss.

Despite the narrow defeat, Wertheim’s performance stood out among the world’s top players, cementing his status as one of the tournament’s most dangerous offensive threats. His ability to generate scoring opportunities, finish at a high rate, and perform under pressure made him a focal point of Australia’s attack throughout the event.

From Smithtown to the international stage, Wertheim’s Super Sixes showing represents a significant achievement for both his program at Brown and his hometown lacrosse community, highlighting the growing global impact of Long Island-developed talent.

Section XI extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and entire Shoreham-Wading River community on the passing of Liam Gleason.

A proud SWR native and the head men’s lacrosse coach at Siena College, Liam made an immeasurable impact on every program and person he touched. His untimely passing leaves behind a young family, and our thoughts and prayers are with all who are grieving this tremendous loss.

We encourage our Section XI community to join us in supporting the Gleason family during this difficult time. You can donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/liam-gleasons-family

May Liam’s legacy of leadership, kindness, and dedication to the sport of lacrosse continue to inspire us all.

The Section XI boys lacrosse playoffs start on Monday, May 19!

Good luck to all teams. Check bracket for game time and locations.

Another week, another milestone for Miller Place lacrosse goalie Christopher Lo Re, who recently reached 600 saves!

He is at 621 saves and counting with one game left.

If you have a player, coach, or team milestone you would like featured, please email SectionXIMilestones@gmail.com.

The Port Jefferson Royals Boys Varsity Lacrosse team hosted the Eastport-South Manor Sharks in the inaugural Aidan Kaminska “My Day” Foundation Memorial Lacrosse Game — an event marked by an overwhelming outpouring of support from fans and generous online donations.

Head Coach Taylor Forstell described the atmosphere as one where Aidan thrived: “It was the type of environment where Aidan gave every ounce of his energy to help win lacrosse games. The crowd was lively, and both teams left it all on the field. I hope we can build on today’s success and continue to grow this game for years to come.”

The event raised over $3,000 for the Aidan Kaminska “My Day” Foundation, which supports mental health initiatives and academic resources for high school and college student-athletes nationwide. Every player from both teams received a wellness box, one of the many ways the foundation gives back through scholarships and mental health awareness tools.

A senior captain and former teammate of Aidan shared his thoughts:
“This day was a perfect reflection of who Aidan was as a player and teammate. From Mr. Kaminska’s speech to the fans and former players who showed up, to the wellness boxes we received — it was an amazing experience. I’m already looking forward to coming back next year and being part of the fan support.”