We will never forget the moments that impacted 2020, but especially how our student-athletes and seniors had to endure an abrupt end to their scholastic experiences.

On Friday, May 1 a number of schools across Section XI – and the rest of Long Island – lit up their fields and scoreboards to show their love and support for the Class of 2020.

This was a social media experience as districts and athletic directors posted photos on various digital platforms.

Here’s a look at many of our member schools and their tributes:

https://twitter.com/AmityWarriors/status/1256208551623655427?s=20

@BayShoreHS class of 2020. This is not the way anyone wanted to see the school year finish out! Thank you for all your dedication, memorable moments, laughs, & tears, you have certainly left a positive memory for all that you have done! We miss you! Stay safe & Stay Strong pic.twitter.com/xEDw9pI9p7

— Bay Shore Athletics (@bshs_athletics) May 2, 2020

We honor the Class of 2020! pic.twitter.com/2BzzBHZuRU

— BBP Athletics (@BBPathletics) May 2, 2020

The CIUFSD was proud to support our #Classof2020 by participating in the May 1 Friday Night Lights tribute at Goldstein Field at the CIHS. CI lit up the lights and scoreboard at 8:20 (20:20 military time) in recognition of our Senior Athletes and Musketeer Seniors @SectXISuffolk pic.twitter.com/4cWMZWE4YD

— CI Athletics (@ciathletics) May 2, 2020

Night falling on Robert Druckenmiller Field. A lot of memories that will stand the test of time and a lot of lessons that will serve our seniors well throughout their lives happened here. Congrats Class of 2020! Go Eagles! pic.twitter.com/sXXRBLQY1x

— Hauppauge Athletics (@HPSAthletics) May 2, 2020

Islip Senior Athlete’s
Class of 2020
Thank you for all the awesome memories. You guys are great. Stay strong. Hope to see all of you soon! We love you! You will always be our superstars! #isliphs #islippride pic.twitter.com/pkynravxdT

— Islip High School (@IslipHS) May 2, 2020

@HHHAthletics was proud to support our #Classof2020 by participating in the Friday Night Lights tribute at Hills East and West by lighting up our scoreboards in recognition of our Senior Athletes! Be Safe~Stay Strong~Stay Healthy ~Be Kind @OfficialHHHCSD @SectXISuffolk @NYSPHSAA pic.twitter.com/SfFtPrb5me

— HHH Athletics (@HHHAthletics) May 2, 2020

A heartfelt Thank You to the class of 2020 and especially to all of our student athletes. We recognize all your accomplishments and appreciate each one of you. God Bless America and God Bless The John Glenn Knights.@Elwood_Super @BurzynskiMrs @SectXISuffolk @KMaherNews12 pic.twitter.com/gYONgxDrrw

— John Glenn Athletics (@JG_Athletics) May 2, 2020

Lights on tonight in honor of the Class of 2020! pic.twitter.com/9ZJyGhXTMl

— Kings Park Athletics (@KPCSDAthletics) May 2, 2020

#BeTheLight for Longwood High School #Classof2020. The field lights shine for you!! We may be isolated, but we can share a common light. Longwood Class of 2020 we 💚 you!#LCSDPride #LCSDStrong @SectXISuffolk pic.twitter.com/N5PpcgmcJy

— LongwoodCSD (@LongwoodCSD) May 2, 2020

The Mount Sinai fire department honoring our athletes. MUSTANG STRONG! pic.twitter.com/regGuv0OVe

— Scott Reh (@RehScott) May 2, 2020

Congratulations to all our seniors! pic.twitter.com/S2R7r06238

— MC Athletic Director (@MCAthleticDept) May 2, 2020

Northport HS tribute to our Class of 2020. Tiger Strong! #NHSTigerpride2020 @PrincipalNHS12 @nensuper62 @KMaherNews12 @AnthonyLifrieri pic.twitter.com/YYAwp5BsEn

— NPTTigerSports (@NPTTigerSports) May 2, 2020

NB Seniors we salut you!! @NBHSPrincipals @SectXISuffolk pic.twitter.com/DztUkpdIAM

— North Babylon Athletics (@NBabAthletics) May 2, 2020

Raider Forever #PMturnsthelightson ⁦@NYSPHSAA⁩ ⁦@PatMedSchools⁩ ⁦@PatMedHS⁩ ⁦@SectXISuffolk⁩ pic.twitter.com/7hoXNBCzcO

— Pat-Med Athletics (@PatMedAthletics) May 2, 2020

https://twitter.com/GoBlueWaves/status/1256377749486415872?s=20

Congratulations to all the Sachem Seniors!!! With a shout out to our Senior Athletes!!! 🏹❤️💛🖤🏹#goarrows pic.twitter.com/tTUbb7ObTr

— Sachem Athletics (@SachemAD) May 2, 2020

#StayStrong @southhuntufsd #Classof2020 pic.twitter.com/Fgj5dCGWoA

— Dr. Jim Wright, CMAA (@jimwright824) May 2, 2020

Congratulations to our Westhampton Beach Senior Athletes and all of the Section XI seniors. We love you and are so proud of you! #itsallaboutthebeach pic.twitter.com/3ldO8xZZZk

— kathleen Masterson (@kcanes) May 2, 2020

Great work by West Islip with their senior student-athlete tribute to the Class of 2020!

More on their district site:https://t.co/PIbnDtXnpt pic.twitter.com/FYKmfoprHj

— SectionXI (@SectXISuffolk) May 1, 2020

On behalf of Section XI and all of our Athletic Directors throughout Suffolk County, we join the 60,000 plus student-athletes who are dealing with a difficult time.

To our Spring student-athletes, especially our seniors, we wish you were out there competing in the sports that you love.

We have enjoyed watching you compete over the years and wish you well in your future endeavors.

We know you will always represent Section XI proudly at every level. Stay safe and stay healthy! – Tom Combs

A number of school districts across Section XI will pay tribute to their Class of 2020 student-athletes who were unable to play their seasons this spring.

Their athletic directors and administrations will turn on stadium lights and put 2020 across the scoreboard as a sign of respect and gratitude for the student-athletes, coaches and programs for all they mean to their communities. They may not be able to play this spring, but they still represent us proudly.

PLEASE NOTE: Stay home and enjoy this tribute via social media, not in person. These are meant to be digitally shared via photos, so be on the look out for your district athletics and athletic director accounts on social media.

A number of athletic directors in Section XI have taken to social media to post heartfelt tributes to their student-athletes who lost their 2020 season, especially the seniors.

We’ll share those posts here.

Comsewogue Warriors honoring our Spring Senior Athletes. #onceawarrioralwaysawarrior https://t.co/nej8gbUlkf @SectXISuffolk @NYSPHSAA

— Comsewogue Athletics (@wogueathletics) April 24, 2020

After much discussion and consideration, the Section XI Athletic Council has voted unanimously to cancel the spring sports season for 2020 at all levels.

This decision was made in the best interest of the health and safety of all of our student-athletes, staffs and communities.

The decision was not an easy one to make, however, in what the world is experiencing at this time, it is the most prudent decision to make.

Listen to Section XI Executive Director Tom Combs talk with South Huntington Athletic Director Jim Wright about the current situation high school sports is facing across the country.

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https://anchor.fm/jim-wright0/episodes/The-ADvantage-Point-Interviews-Section-XI-Executive-Director-Tom-Combs-ecpghd

John Glenn coach Dan Szokoli with some positive messages on Twitter for all student-athletes.

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Coaches Corner with Assistant Girls Track Coach, and overall outstanding Coach . Darren Szokoli ⁦@SectXISuffolk⁩ ⁦@NYSPHSAA⁩ ⁦@KMaherNews12⁩ ⁦@Elwood_Super⁩ ⁦@ElwoodMiddle⁩ pic.twitter.com/f1oc3NHDQ1

— John Glenn Athletics (@JG_Athletics) April 15, 2020