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Hauppauge Raises $50,000 at Kicks for Cancer Event
On October 18, the stands of Hauppauge High School’s turf field were a sea of pink as the entire school community supported the 17th annual Kicks for Cancer event, which raised around $50,000.
Kicks for Cancer began as a way to honor and support a Hauppauge High School student, Courtney Tomkin, who was diagnosed with brain cancer at age 17. The summer after Courtney was diagnosed, Hauppauge High School’s girl’s varsity soccer goalkeeper, Alexis Gonzalez, went to her coach, Jessica Kulesa, asking how the team could put something together to help Courtney and her family. From that conversation, Kicks for Cancer was born.
Under the Friday night lights, Hauppauge roared with thunderous applause as the girls’ and boys’ varsity soccer teams took to the field wearing special pink uniforms. The boy’s team played Eastport-South Manor Junior-Senior High School, and the girl’s team competed against Comsewogue High School.
Food trucks and tents filled with homemade gift items, food, and Kicks for Cancer gear lined the field. Supporters enjoyed several activities before and during the soccer games, including bounce houses and raffle prizes. The event proceeds went toward research and finding a cure in Courtney’s memory.
Port Jeff Sophomore Ava Reilly Reaches 1,000 Assists
Port Jefferson sophomore, Ava Reilly, recorded her 1,000th career assist in the class C County Championship against Mattituck.
She also leads Suffolk County with 512 assists and is sixth in Aces.
Northport Girls XC Wins Fourth Straight Section XI Title
Congratulations to Northport varsity girls cross-country on capturing the Section XI Class A Championship for the fourth consecutive year,
The Tigers will represent Section XI at the NYS Class A Championships next weekend at Queensbury HS.
Olivia Eusanio Tops 100 Career Points at Harborfields
Congratulations to Harborfields’ Olivia Eusanio on surpassing 100 career points as a varsity field hockey player.
She is currently leading Long Island in points this season with 26 goals and 17 assists.
Section XI Crowns Cheer Champions
Congrats to this year’s Suffolk County cheer champions: Class A – Ward Melville, Class B – Shoreham-Wading River, and Class C – Babylon!
Section XI Football Playoff Brackets Released
The Section XI football brackets are set.
Games begin on Friday, November 8.
Great Hollow Middle School Hosts Cancer Fundraiser
Great Hollow Middle School (Smithtown Schools) raised more than $2,000 in the fight against cancer in its Great Hollow vs. Cancer event.
The event, organized by Great Hollow Middle School field hockey coach Colleen McKillop, featured a day for the school teams to host a game, and students and faculty are invited to watch them participate in various after-school sports.
The football, boys’ and girls’ soccer, and field hockey teams all participated in this great cause.
The Great Hollow kickline and cheerleading teams also performed.
Donations came from students, teachers, staff, and parents and will be sent to the nonprofit organization Corey’s Promise.
Ward Melville’s Kyle Fagan Reaches 1,000 Kills Milestone in Volleyball
Congratulations to Ward Melville senior volleyball player Kyle Fagan for recording his 1000th career kill.
He did it with great fashion during a tough match-up against Bay Shore during a four-set back-and-forth match.
This game helped the Patriots with their playoff seeding.
Fagan is the first Patriot to accomplish this milestone in girls or boys volleyball.
During this outstanding achievement, he was surrounded by his teammates, parents, coaches, and fans.
Congratulations to Fagan and his team!
Ward Melville Girls Soccer On Historic Run
Imagine not losing a match in nearly 1,100 days. That’s the situation for Ward Melville girl’s soccer right now.
After another undefeated regular season – 14-0-1 – they are 50-0-7 since the 2022 season. They have won two state titles during that stretch.
They recently bested Nassau County’s South Side High School’s streak of 56 games from 1999-2002 to close out the regular season.
The Patriots will look to add to their historic run this week as the Section XI girl’s playoffs kick off.