Section XI is sad to learn about the passing of longtime Bellport Football coach Sean Chavious. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the Bellport community.
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Hills, Sayville Win Flag Football County Titles
Congratulations to Hills and Sayville on winning their respective Suffolk County girl’s flag football championships!
Onto the LIC …
Three from Section XI Headed to NFL
Three Section XI alumni have reached the latest step in their dreams to play in the NFL.
Dylan Laube from Westhampton Beach and Matt Goncalves from Eastport South Manor were both drafted, and JJ Laap signed a free-agent contract.
Goncalves, out of Pittsburgh, was drafted by the Colts in the third round, 79th overall. Laube, out of New Hampshire, was drafted by the Raiders in the sixth round, 208th overall. Laap, out of Cortland, signed with the Rams.
Good luck to all three on their journey!
Apply for Thomas Cutinella Scholarship
Thomas Cutinella was a loved and respected sixteen-year-old junior at Shoreham Wading River High School. He cherished life, and he always put others first.
Thomas set his goals high and was determined to be the best possible human being he could be. Thomas was an exceptional person with unquestionable character and integrity.
He was an energetic leader in the classroom, on the athletic fields, and in the community in which he lived. Thomas assumed many leadership roles throughout his life, but he always found the time to help others, especially those who faced difficult circumstances.
Thomas also understood the importance of volunteerism, academics, and giving back. He planned on attending the United States Military Academy, and he was determined to make the world a better place.
The Criteria
The Thomas Cutinella Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of this truly outstanding young man.
Students applying for this award must exhibit characteristics of kindness, modesty, and selflessness, as well as a genuine concern for improving the condition of the community at large.
The applicant for this scholarship must inspire and share the fundamental beliefs and values that defined Thomas’s life. This person must be exceptional.
Eligibility and Details
- Applicant must be a high school senior who plans to pursue a higher education.
- Applicant must have an 88 minimum cumulative average.
- Applicant must attach his/her high school transcript. (unofficial is OK)
- Applicant must be involved in extracurricular activities.
- Applicant must provide (1) letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or coach.
- Application: Student must submit via email, their school transcript together with the letter of recommendation AND word document response covering the items below to 54tomc@gmail.com by April 1, 2024.
Note: Please submit all items in one e-mail Application in the Word document to include:
- Name
- Address
- Phone number
- Intended major
- Any honors, awards, or scholarships already received
- Colleges you have applied to and the current admissions status
- Personal Statement: include any other information that you would like the scholarship committee to consider when reviewing your application
- 500-word or less essay on “What inspires you to help others” Scholarships will be announced in May 2024
- 3 – Shoreham Wading River High School
- 5 – other High Schools or organizations
- Amounts: 1-$2000, 2-$1000, 2-$750, 3-$500
Longtime West Islip AD Jack Braddish Passes at 85
Longtime West Islip athletic director Jack Braddish passed away on January 2. He was 85.
Braddish served as AD in West Islip from 1981 to 1996. He is an inductee of the West Islip Athletic Hall of Fame.
Services will be at Chapey’s Funeral Home in West Islip on Friday, January 5, from 3 -5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and the mass will be on Saturday, January 6, at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick’s in Bayshore.
In place of flowers, donations can be made in Jack’s loving memory to the Jack Braddish Scholarship fund through the West Islip Athletic Hall of Fame. Checks can be payable to WIAHOF 1 Lions Path West Islip, NY 11795 ATTN: George Bostch Memo: Jack Braddish Scholarship.
Ward Melville Football Visits Stony Brook Children’s Hospital
The Ward Melville High School Football Team volunteered at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and donated 90 boxes of crayons and coloring books to the kids.
Hudson Philbrick, a freshman on the team, worked hard to design a football-centric book as a very unique gesture.
This is an excellent showing of community service and support from the Patriots, especially during the holiday season.
24 from Section XI Set to Play in Division III National Football Championship
Cortland is like Suffolk County North.
Twenty-four former Section XI athletes will play in the Division III National Championship for Cortland this weekend.
The Red Dragons will travel to Salem Stadium to play undefeated North Central College in the Stagg Bowl.
Section XI Football Officials Honored by New York Giants
Congratulations to Section XI football officials Marc Negrin and Carl Superina for being named New York Giants October High School Officiating Crew of the Month from New York!
We are proud to honor these officials for demonstrating honesty, objectivity, and commitment to the game of football.
East Islip, Bayport-Blue Point Win Long Island Titles
Two of the four Section XI schools competing in the football Long Island championship games during the holiday weekend took home victories.
Congratulations to East Islip (Class III) and Bayport-Blue Point (Class IV) on their wins!
East Islip beat South Side, 19-14, at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium. The play of the game was a go-ahead score with 5:49 left when Thomas Costarelli threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Matt McIntee.
During the Class IV game, the Phantoms were led by Danny Aiello, who had 19 carries, 233 rushing yards, and 3 touchdowns in a 42-20 win over Seaford at Stony Brook’s LaValle Stadium.
Bayport-Bluepoint has a 23-game win streak – the longest in Suffolk County – and has won two consecutive Long Island crowns.
Long Island Football Championships Set
Congratulations to William Floyd (Division I), North Babylon (Division II), East Islip (Division III), and Bayport-Blue Point (Division IV) on winning their respective Suffolk County football championships!
The Long Island championship match-ups are set for November 24 and 25 at Hofstra University and Stony Brook University.
- Class I: William Floyd v. Massapequa, Noon
- Class III: East Islip v. South Side, 4:30 p.m.
Nov 25 at Stony Brook University
- Class II: Garden City v. North Babylon, Noon
- Class IV: Seaford v. Bayport-BP, 4:30 p.m.