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Girls Soccer

Islip Girls Soccer Coach Mike Reilly Reaches 300 Career Wins

Islip girls soccer head coach Mike Reilly reached an impressive career milestone this week, earning his 300th victory as the Buccaneers defeated East Hampton High School, 6-0.

The milestone represents years of dedication to the Islip girls soccer program and the hundreds of student-athletes Reilly has coached throughout his career.

While 300 victories are a significant measure of sustained success, Reilly’s impact on the program extends well beyond wins and losses. Through the years, he has helped develop generations of student-athletes while building a program centered on teamwork, commitment and pride in representing Islip.

The 6-0 victory over East Hampton provided a fitting moment for Reilly and his team to celebrate a milestone built over years of work on the sidelines and countless practices, games and seasons with Islip student-athletes.

Congratulations to Coach Reilly on 300 career victories and an outstanding milestone in Islip athletics history.

Local Soccer Coach Recognition

The New York State United 2026 World Cup Watch Experience Team is proud to bring you free, family-friendly watch experiences at Stony Brook University for the World Cup matches on June 12!

As part of our program, we would like to showcase soccer coaches who have made a lasting impact in communities across Long Island.

If you have a coach you feel should be recognized, please submit the form.

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2024 United Soccer Coaches All East Region Selections

Congrats to the many All-Region boys and girls soccer selections from Section XI for the 2024 season!

2024 United Soccer Coaches Fall Girls High School All-Region

  • Maddie Costello, Ward Melville
  • Olivia Pesso, Shoreham-Wading River
  • Evangeline Perdomo, Bay Shore

2024 United Soccer Coaches Fall Boys High School All-Region

  • Vincent D’Antona, Kings Park
  • Juan Gonzalez, Deer Park
  • Josue Granados, Brentwood
  • Jake Hutter, Smithtown West
  • Ryan Lazaridis, Pat-Med
  • Ryan Levy, Hills West
  • Michael Mannino, Whitman
  • Brayden O’Boyle, Commack
  • Tyler Ziminski, John Glenn

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.

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.