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2018 Suffolk County Football Rankings

We know, you’re enjoying the summer, but it’s never too early or too late to think about football.

In advance of the season kicking off in September, check out the 2018 pre-season rankings from the Suffolk County Football Coaches Association.

All 2018 schedules are available here!

SUFFOLK I

  1. Floyd
  2. Ward Melville
  3. Sachem East
  4. Patchogue-Medford
  5. Commack
  6. Connetquot
  7. Longwood
  8. Sachem North
  9. Central Islip
  10. Whitman
  11. Brentwood
  12. Bay Shore

SUFFOLK II

  1. Lindenhurst
  2. West Islip
  3. Northport
  4. Centereach
  5. North Babylon
  6. Half Hollow Hills East
  7. Huntington
  8. Bellport
  9. Newfield
  10. Smithtown West
  11. Deer Park
  12. Riverhead
  13. Smithtown East
  14. Copiague

SUFFOLK III

  1. Half Hollow Hills West
  2. Westhampton
  3. Sayville
  4. East Islip
  5. Miller Place
  6. Islip
  7. West Babylon
  8. Eastport-South Manor
  9. Kings Park
  10. Harborfields
  11. Comsewogue
  12. Amityville
  13. Rocky Point
  14. Hauppauge

SUFFOLK IV

  1. Babylon
  2. Shoreham-Wading River
  3. Mt. Sinai
  4. Glenn
  5. Bayport–Blue Point
  6. Center Moriches
  7. Port Jefferson
  8. Southampton/Pierson
  9. Wyandanch
  10. Hampton Bays
  11. East Hampton
  12. Greenport/Mattituck/Southold

Eli Manning + WHB = Excellent!

It’s not a secret anymore that Eli Manning works out at Westhampton Beach High School during the summer.

It’s pretty unique though when he poses for images with some recognizable figures around the community.

This image above, for instance, features WHB Athletic Director, Kathy Masterson and WHB recent graduate and New Hampshire bound running back Dylan Laube.

Head to Empire Challenge All-Star Game

It’s that time of year again … where you can root for Long Island against the New York City squad in the annual Empire Challenge.

This is one of the premier high school football all-star games in the country.

  • GAME DAY @ Hofstra
    • FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2018
    • TICKET BOOTH OPEN: 3:00 PM
    • TAILGATE: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    • GATES OPEN: 6:00 PM
    • KICK OFF: 7:00 PM

John Glenn Retires Uniform Numbers of Pro Alumni

 

At a recent ceremony, formerJohn Glenn High School alumni Ifeanyi Momah and Trevor Coston were honored to have their football uniform numbers retired.

Momah, who played at Boston College, has been with the Eagles, Browns, Lions and Cardinals and is a free agent.

Coston, who played at Maine, spent time with the Lions and Bears before retiring from professional football.

More than 350 community members came out to support the players.

“Thank you for always giving back and bringing pride to the Elwood Community,” said John Glenn Athletic Director, Dave Shanahan.

Combs, Blieberg Announce Jets Draft Pick

You’re not imaging things, that was Section XI Executive Director Tom Combs and Assistant Executive Director Pete Blieberg announcing the Jets’ 6th round pick in this year’s NFL Draft!
 
Representing the Boomer Esiason Foundation and the Empire Challenge All-Star Football Game, Pete and Tom were joined by Westhampton’s Bill Parry, Dylan Laube, Nolan Quinlan, Bay Shore’s Matt Mirabito, Miller Place’s Tyler Ammirato and Oceanside’s Vin Schell.
Blieberg announced that the Jets selected the 180th pick in the draft which was Folorunso Fatukasi from UConn. Fatukasi is a New York native and played football in Far Rockaway.
 

Section XI Alumni: Coan Shows More Improvement in Wisconsin Spring Game

Sayville native Jack Coan has always been a fast learner, but when you get to the big time Division I level of football that he’s at, it’s not easy to progress.

For Coan, it’s the same old story though, another season, another chance to improve and shine.

“I definitely know a lot more, and I’m so much more comfortable than I was last spring,” Coan told LandOf10.com “I kind of actually know what I’m doing this spring.”

Coan, who is headed into his sophomore season next fall, will be the backup to starter Alex Hornibrook.

CLICK for full story!

Lindy’s Ruckert Plays in Army All-American Bowl

Suffolk’s Jeremy Ruckert represented Long Island football in a big way when he played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl last weekend in Texas.

He only had one pass thrown his way, but did set a massive block that lead to a 44-yard rush.

He will play his next football for Ohio State as the No. 1 ranked tight end recruit in the nation.

Ruckert helped his Lindenhurst football team capture a Class I Long Island championship this year.

Section XI Mourns Loss of Jay “Doc” Holiday

We are saddened by the passing of long time Suffolk County athletic director, Jay “Doc” Holiday.

Holiday was an athletic director in Kings Park and Islip.

Arrangements for Doc’s wake and funeral have been announced. The wake is Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The service will be on Monday morning at 11 a..m. at the funeral home.

Services will be at Branch Funeral Home, 190 E. Main St., in Smithtown.

TBR News Names Cutinella Family Game Changers of 2017

It was a pleasure to see the Cutinella Family recognized as “Game Changers” in 2017 for the work they did with The Thomas Cutinella Memorial Foundation, as well as overall awareness and policy changes reflected for high school football across the state and region.

Frank and Kelli Cutinella have done much more than that as well.

Read the story on TBR News and keep Tom’s memory alive!

(Photo from TBR News)