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Athletic Director's Corner, Section XI News

Longtime East End AD Kathy Masterson Announces Retirement

After years of dedicated leadership on the East End, East Hampton Athletic Director Kathy Masterson has announced her retirement.

A respected and familiar figure in Long Island high school athletics, Masterson became East Hampton’s athletic director on July 1, 2022, following an outstanding 16-year tenure leading athletics at Westhampton Beach. Though her time in East Hampton has been relatively brief, her impact has been immediate and meaningful.

Just months after arriving, Masterson was honored as the Section XI Athletic Director of the Year, a testament to the respect she has earned across the Long Island athletic community.

Given all she has accomplished, it’s hard to believe her time in East Hampton has spanned only as long as the Class of 2026. Her leadership, dedication to student-athletes, and commitment to educational athletics have made a lasting impression on programs throughout the East End.

Congratulations to Kathy Masterson on an incredible career and a well-deserved retirement. 🏅

Section XI News

🏀 Basketball Long Island Championships Are Here!

The best teams on Long Island are set to battle for county supremacy this week.

Here’s the schedule for the championship matchups:

GIRLS – Stony Brook University

📅 March 11
⏰ 3:00 PM — Plainedge vs. Shoreham-Wading River
⏰ 5:30 PM — Garden City vs. Westhampton
⏰ 8:00 PM — Baldwin vs. Walt Whitman

BOYS – Farmingdale State College

📅 March 10
⏰ 5:00 PM — Carle Place vs. Southampton
⏰ 7:00 PM — Floral Park vs. Mt. Sinai

📅 March 11
⏰ 5:00 PM — Baldwin vs. Bay Shore
⏰ 7:30 PM — South Side vs. Smithtown West

Go Suffolk!

Section XI News

Milestone: Rocky Point’s Malachi Reid Reaches 100 Career Varsity Wins

We’re still catching up on winter sports milestones (thanks to everyone who sent them in!).

Rocky Point senior Malachi Reid earned his 100th career varsity victory and cemented his place among Rocky Point’s standout competitors.

A milestone defined by hard work, discipline, and overcoming obstacles, achieved while proudly representing Rocky Point with toughness and Eagle pride.

Section XI News

Suffolk County Basketball Playoffs

Get ready for an exciting couple of days of high school basketball as some of the best teams in Suffolk County take the court at Stony Brook University and Suffolk County Community College (Selden).

Get tickets!

Friday – Girls

📍 Stony Brook University

3:00 p.m. — SWR vs. Mt. Sinai
5:30 p.m. — Harborfields vs. Westhampton
8:00 p.m. — William Floyd vs. Walt Whitman

Saturday – Boys

📍 Stony Brook University

12:00 p.m. — Kings Park vs. Mt. Sinai
2:30 p.m. — Half Hollow Hills West vs. Smithtown West
5:00 p.m. — Bay Shore vs. William Floyd

Saturday – Girls

📍 Suffolk County Community College (Selden)

12:00 p.m. — Eldred vs. Smithtown Christian
2:30 p.m. — Cold Spring Harbor vs. Babylon

🔥 Come out and watch the best of Suffolk County basketball compete for a chance to advance!

Community Service, Section XI News

Brentwood JV Cheerleaders Volunteer at Ovarian Cancer Awareness Walk

The Brentwood High School Girls Junior Varsity Cheerleading Team made a meaningful impact by volunteering at the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Walk hosted by the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC).

Throughout the event, the team brought enthusiasm and positivity, greeting participants with warm smiles, spirited chants, and encouraging words. Their presence helped energize the walk and provided support for survivors, families, and community members who gathered to raise awareness for ovarian cancer.

In addition to volunteering during the walk, the team also organized a fundraiser to support ovarian cancer awareness, education, and research efforts. Their initiative demonstrated a strong commitment to service and highlighted the importance of giving back to the community.

The cheerleaders’ compassion and dedication exemplified Brentwood Pride and the district’s focus on “What’s Important Now,” showing how student-athletes can use their platform to support meaningful causes.

School leaders expressed gratitude to both the team and their coach for representing Brentwood with heart, spirit, and a commitment to making a difference.

Section XI News

Section XI Captures NYS Division I Wrestling Title

A dominant showing from Suffolk County wrestlers powered Section XI to the team title at the New York State Division I Wrestling Championships, held at Albany’s MVP Arena.

Section XI finished with 248.5 team points, edging out the Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA), which placed second with 240.5 points. The strong performance across multiple weight classes secured the overall sectional championship and highlighted the depth of talent coming from Suffolk County programs.

The final team standings showed a clear separation at the top:

  1. Section XI – 248.5

  2. CHSAA – 240.5

  3. Section VIII – 191.5

  4. Section I – 190.5

  5. Section IX – 180.5

  6. Section V – 166.5

  7. Section III – 159.5

  8. Section II – 116.5

  9. Section IV – 46

  10. PSAL – 39

  11. Section VI – 38

Section XI’s championship reflects the continued strength of Suffolk County wrestling, where powerhouse programs consistently produce state contenders and champions. Throughout the tournament, Section XI wrestlers advanced deep into brackets, earned placement points, and contributed critical victories that helped secure the team crown.

The margin over CHSAA showed how competitive the championship race was, but Section XI’s consistency across the tournament ultimately made the difference.

For Long Island wrestling, the title adds another chapter to an already strong tradition and reinforces Section XI’s place among the premier wrestling regions in New York State.