Congrats to Brentwood soccer coach Ron Eden on reaching the 400-win club! He has the most wins of any active coach in Section XI.
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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Title IX
Celebrating the inspirational individuals and landmark moments in the history of Title IX, and continuing to grow the educational and competitive opportunities for the future.
Visit NFHS.org for resources and more information to learn about the history and future of Title IX.
Remembering Longtime Track & Field Coach Bob Burkely
We will miss longtime Middle Country track and field coach Bob Burkely, who passed away recently.
He won 10 Suffolk County titles and hundreds of meets while coaching thousands of athletes across 50 years.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
Never Forget: Section XI Remembers 9/11
Section XI will always remember those lost on 9/11. On the 20th anniversary, our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the victims. Their memory lives on through us today.
A special thanks to the countless first responders from 9/11, from the ones we lost, to the ones who sadly still suffer today, you are all heroes.
Pat-Med Celebrates First Boys Volleyball Match in School History
Congrats to Pat-Med on starting a boys volleyball program for the first time in district history.
They kicked off their season on Thursday night against Smithtown East.
The Raiders lost, 3-0, but should be proud to do something historic for their school community.
Welcome Back on Your First Day of Class
Wishing all Section XI student-athletes a healthy, productive and memorable school year.
Many are starting their first day of school on September 1, others start later this week and even next week.
Make the most of every opportunity in the classroom and in sports!
Team Up 4 Community Service Challenge
For the 2021-2022 school year, Team Up 4 Community is excited to once again partner with the NYSPHSAA to encourage Youth Athletes to give back to their communities through the NYSPHSAA Community Service Challenge!
Community Service is an integral part of the Interscholastic Athletic experience. Through community service, student-athletes, coaches, and administrators are able to give back to the communities that support them each and every day!
Mattituck’s Katie Hoeg Earns Top Honor from UNC
Mattituck native and North Carolina lacrosse star Katie Hoeg received the highest athletic honor from her university when she was named as a Patterson Medal awardee.
From the University of North Carolina:
*The Patterson Medal is based primarily on career athletic accomplishments. The recipients must have played at least three seasons for the Tar Heels, and sportsmanship and leadership are also considered. Dr. Joseph Patterson first presented the medal in 1924 to honor the memory of his brother, John Durand Patterson.
*Hoeg is one of the most prolific scorers in NCAA women’s lacrosse history, helping the high-powered Tar Heels to a 78-12 record, four ACC championships and three trips to the national semifinals.
*She is Carolina’s all-time scoring leader and fourth in ACC history with 370 points, an average of 4.2 per contest. She is the ACC’s all-time assists leader and is second in NCAA history with 233. As a senior in 2021, she led the nation in assists (71) and assists per game (3.38). She set the UNC single-season assist record with 73 in 2019. Her 71 assists in 2021 are the second most ever by a Tar Heel.
*Hoeg helped Carolina win 27 consecutive games, the longest winning streak in school history and the seventh-longest in NCAA history. The 2021 Tar Heels set the school record with 20 wins in 21 games.
*Hoeg was the 2020 National Player of the Year, a first-team All-America in 2018, 2020 and 2021, a second-team All-America in 2019, a three-time All-ACC selection and an NCAA All-Tournament honoree in 2019 and 2021.
*Hoeg received an NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship in 2021 and an ACC Weaver-James-Corrigan Post-Graduate Scholarship in 2020. She will be attending UNC’s Adams School of Dentistry.
Section XI Fall Sports Officially Begin
A Message from Section XI Executive Director Tom Combs
As you know, all our fall sports start on Monday August 23. COVID concerns and questions are rising daily. NYSED and the SCDOH have released statements that are recommendations at this time.
We continue to follow their guidelines and will adjust our plans if necessary.
Meetings with all fall Chair-People enables us to evaluate options and provide us with the best opportunities for a successful and complete season.
I am also working with the Superintendents and the Section XI Executive Board as well to prepare for potential possibilities.