Ohio State came up just short in this year’s Fiesta Bowl, but Lindenhurst’s Jeremy Ruckert continued to add to his growing resume of unique football experiences.
The sophomore caught one pass for six yards to cap a season of 14 catches, 142 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Ohio State lost to Clemson, 29-23.
Congratulations to William Floyd (Division I), Lindenhurst (Division II), Sayville (Division III) and Shoreham-Wading River (Division IV) on winning their respective Suffolk County football titles.
They will all compete against Nassau County schools in the Long Island championship games this coming week.
CLICK for full Section XI bracket recap!
Long Island Championship Games
November 29
November 30
Special moment for the Grable family when Rob’s football uniform number was retired at Connetquot, where he played.
Rob, the principal at Mount Sinai High School and former professional baseball player, passed away suddenly. He will be missed.
Some great pics of Sayville’s own Jack Coan, the quarterback at Wisconsin who has taken college football by storm!
Wayne Shierant Alumni Stadium is now officially the name of the field at West Islip High School.
Congrats to former West Islip coach and athletic director Wayne Shierant on the incredible honor!
Westhampton Beach product Liam McIntyre is off to a strong start at local, and new Division I-AA program, LIU Post football.
Read more about his freshman debut here … click for full article in Newsday!
Central Islip native and Ohio State offensive tackle Malcolm Pridgeon surprised the middle school football team at his alma mater during their initial team meeting.
Pridgeon emphasized the importance of character and academics as well as being competitive.
He has played in every game at Ohio State the last two years and has taken more snaps from scrimmage than any Buckeye player in that time period.
The West Islip High School stadium field will be named in honor of former West Islip athletic director, teacher and coach Wayne Shierant on Friday, September 20 at halftime of the West Islip varsity football game which starts at 6:00 p.m.
Due to the unprecedented positive impact Wayne has had on his students, student athletes, colleagues, coaches, athletic directors, Section XI, NYSPHSAA, the West Islip School District and the West Islip community and in recognition of all the great West Islip alumni the main stadium will be named ‘Wayne Shierant Field at Alumni Stadium.’
“Wayne’s leadership, knowledge, work ethic, sacrifice, dedication and commitment to excellence provided the template for teachers, coaches and administrators to utilize and implement for decades,” said West Islip Athletic Director Tim Horan. “He created a strategic educational environment centered on student growth and achievement, which allowed West Islip students and staff to obtain levels of success never experienced before. His profound positive influence on educators continues to shape and enhance programs and instruction today…and will continue for decades to come.”
Babylon’s Jake Carlock is still pushing for a roster spot with the New York Giants.
Not the biggest at 6-3, 225-pounds for a defensive end or linebacker, but he has found himself in the right spot at the right time throughout the pre-season.
His interception return for a touchdown against the Jets was enough to keep him on team brass radar. His work ethic has also helped.
The LIU Post product has one sack, and one tackle this pre-season.
We’ll post updates closer to the season as we learn if Carlock makes the 53-man roster, practice squad or is cut.
Three Suffolk County alumni signed free agent contracts with NFL teams following the NFL Draft.
Congratulations to these players on reaching this level of their dream:
St. Anthony’s and StonyBrook alum Jordan Gowins received a mini-camp invite to the Giants as well.
