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Steve Muller Makes Huntington Football History

The Huntington football team overwhelmed Copiague on Saturday at Blue Devil Stadium in a Suffolk Division II match-up, 46-0.

The victory was the 126th of Huntington head coach Steve Muller’s career. He’s now the winningest gridiron coach in Blue Devil history with a mark of 126-84 in 23 seasons.

Saturday’s victory allowed Muller to pass Huntington legend Joe Lucey, who compiled a mark of 125-95-9 in 27 seasons as the Blue Devil football team’s head coach from 1961-1987.

Photo Courtesy Huntington Schools

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Social Post of the Week: Bay Shore HS

When we see a unique post on social media, we’ll bring it to life on our pages.

Check out Ducks owner and Suffolk Sports Hall of Famer, Frank Boulton, speaking to the Bay Shore football team on Saturday. He is an alum and resident.

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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
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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.

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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
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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.

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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.
 
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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.

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