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Section XI News

Section XI Schools of Distinction and Excellence Honored

Section XI athletic directors recently accepted recognition for their programs’ sportsmanship and academic performance during the 23-24 school year.

They were joined by Section XI Executive Director Tom Combs and Robert Zayas, Executive Director of the NYSPHSAA.

Schools of Excellence: 75% of all varsity teams with a 90 GPA or better

  • Bay Shore
  • Bayport-Blue Point
  • Centereach
  • Commack
  • Comsewogue
  • Half Hollow Hills East
  • Half Hollow Hills West
  • Hampton Bays
  • Hauppauge
  • Huntington
  • Islip
  • Kings Park
  • Mattituck
  • Mt. Sinai
  • Newfield
  • Port Jefferson
  • Riverhead
  • Rocky Point
  • Smithtown East
  • Smithtown West
  • Southampton
  • Southold
  • West Babylon

Schools of Distinction: 100% of all varsity teams with a 90 GPA or better

  • Center Moriches
  • East Hampton
  • Elwood/John Glenn
  • Greenport
  • Harborfields
  • Miller Place
  • Northport
  • Patchogue-Medford
  • Pierson
  • Riverhead
  • Sachem East
  • Sachem North
  • Sayville
  • Shelter Island
  • Shoreham-Wading River
  • Walt Whitman

Section XI News

Section XI Mourns the Loss of Dennis McSweeney

Section XI is saddened about the passing of longtime Islip softball coach Dennis McSweeney

McSweeney of Islip, NY, on September 18, 2024, at the age of 55. Loving son of Rose. Devoted brother of Theresa (Robert), Billy, Debbie (Brian), and Cindy (Greg). Cherished uncle of William, Justin, Daniel, Meghan, Ashley, Lauren, Gregory, and Caitlin. Beloved nephew of Uncle Charlie.

Visiting will be Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 3-7 p.m. A religious service will be held at 6 p.m. Cremation will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the Islip High School, with “Islip Softball” in the memo.

Overton Funeral Home

172 Main Street

Islip, New York 11751