Two standout Suffolk County multi-sport athletes proudly represented Team USA as members of the U17 National Lacrosse Team during competition at USA Lacrosse Headquarters in Maryland.

Madison Herr (#4) from Shoreham-Wading River High School and Aliya Leonard (#6) from Ward Melville High School helped lead the U17 squad to an undefeated 5–0 record against Canada — a dominant showing that also included a victory over the USA U19 National Team.

The tournament, hosted at the national training facility in Sparks, Maryland, brought together some of the nation’s top young talent. Herr and Leonard, both known for their athleticism and leadership across multiple sports, showcased their skills on the international stage while representing Section XI and Long Island with pride.

Their contributions highlight the strength of Long Island lacrosse and the depth of talent emerging from local programs that consistently produce elite athletes ready to compete at the highest levels.

Congrats to Bayport-Blue Point girls lacrosse on winning a Class C New York State championship!

The Phantoms beat Queensbury to win the title. Thanks for making Section XI proud.

Congratulations to Huntington on winning the Class A Long Island girls’ lacrosse championship! Good luck to them as they continue in the New York State tournament.

Congrats to the following schools for winning Suffolk County girls lacrosse championships:

• Class A: Huntington
• Class B: Smithtown West
• Class C: Bayport-Blue Point
• Class D: Mattituck-Greenport-Shelter Island

Good luck in the Long Island championships on Tuesday, June 3 at Adelphi:

• Class D: Matt/Gpt/Shld at CSH, 11:30 am
• Class A: Huntington at Massapequa, 2 pm
• Class B: Smithtown West at Garden City, 4:30 pm
• Class C: Bayport-BP at Southside, 7 pm

Congratulations to Whitman sophomore Bella Fiorelli on scoring her 100th career varsity goal!

Have a Section XI milestone? Let us know, and we’d love to highlight it on our channels. Email SectionXIMilestones@gmail.com. Please note: we have received dozens of requests and will honor all of them in the coming weeks, into the summer months!

The Lindenhurst Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team, led by Head Coach Erica Romeo and Assistant Coach Angela Oliveto-Crawley, hosted a Morgan’s Message event.

Organized by team members Emma Colford, Gianna Diaz, and Isabella Wolff, the event promoted mental health awareness and overall wellness among student athletes.

The Bulldogs were also joined for the day by athletes from the Lindenhurst Youth Community Lacrosse League (Grades 1–7) and their opponent, East Hampton.

Prior to the game, attendees colored a Morgan’s Message Butterfly to reflect on mental health.

Learn more about Morgan’s Message! 

Port Jefferson senior goalie Emma Batter recorded her 666th career save in a game against Elwood John Glenn — officially breaking the NYSPHSAA career saves record.

With games still to go, Emma is excited to continue adding to her historic total.

Congratulations, Emma, on this incredible achievement — you’ve made history, and you’re not done yet! 👏💜

A moment they’ll never forget! 

Babylon varsity girls’ lacrosse juniors Peyton Logue-Boyd (Arizona State commit) and Lily Krollage (Flagler commit) scored their 100th career point on the same play, in the same game!

Lifelong best friends, Peyton and Lily, couldn’t have scripted a more perfect way to hit this milestone together. Congratulations to these incredible athletes!

Do you have a milestone you’d like to share? Email SectionXIMilestones@gmail.com.

#BabylonPride #MilestoneMoment #100PointsTogether

Congratulations to Half Hollow Hills East junior lacrosse goalie, Layla Greaves, on surpassing 300 career saves for the girl’s varsity lacrosse team!

Even more exciting — she still has another season ahead to add to her incredible achievements.

If you have a milestone you would like to share, please email SectionXIMilestones@gmail.com.