Championship season is upon us, and teams around eastern Suffolk County were hungry to fill their trophy cases. The Messenger is happy to report that many teams brought home hardware for their schools in their respective sports.
The following fall sports are members of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) and compete under Section XI. For both boys and girls: soccer, volleyball, tennis, gymnastics, swimming, golf, field hockey, and football.
Let’s kick it off with the ladies’ side of sports. On the soccer field, the (16-3-1) Sayville Golden Flashes brought home both the Suffolk County (Class A) and Long Island championships. The (18-1-2) West Islip Lions won the Class AA Suffolk County and Long Island Championships as well. Commack advanced to states and took home the Class AAA title.
Wielding a stick on the turf for field hockey, the Sachem East Arrows brought home the titles in dominant fashion, going 19-1-0 en route to a League title, a Class A Suffolk County title, and a Long Island title. They did make it to states but fell short against Mamaroneck. Eastport-South Manor brought home the Class B Suffolk County title with an 18-2-0 record. Finally, in Class C, Bayport-Blue Point claimed the victory.
Tennis saw Bayport-Blue Point capture its fifth straight Suffolk County title. The Phantoms advanced to states and claimed the DIV II New York State Championship with a 4-1 victory over Edgemont.
Bump, set, and spike, four eastern Suffolk County schools took home hardware this season. Connetquot won the Class AAA championship after defeating Bayshore in five sets to spoil their perfect season. Smithtown East claimed the AA Suffolk County title over Hauppauge in three sets. Bayport Blue-Point won the Class B Suffolk County title with a win over Mattituck. Last but not least, Port Jefferson was victorious, winning league, county, and regional titles.
On the mat, gymnastics was won by none other than the Smithtown Bulls, who claimed their fourth Suffolk County title in five years with a score of 181.75, a new team record.
Girls’ cross country saw Bayport-Blue Point win a Suffolk County championship. Bayshore won league and division titles.
Finally, going undefeated in the pool once again, the Smithtown/Hauppauge girls swim & dive team. The team captured its fifth-straight Suffolk County championship and their sixth-straight League title. Five members made state qualifiers as well.
Moving on to the boys’ side, boys soccer saw Commack claim the Class AA title, and Port Jeff won the Class C title. The Commack Cougars won the County, Long Island, and State championships this season.
In volleyball, Eastport-South Manor won the DIV II Suffolk County title.
On the golf course, the Sayville Golden Flashes won the Suffolk County team championship.
Cross country saw Bayport-Blue Point win a Suffolk County title, Port Jefferson won a state title, and Ward Melville won a Suffolk County title.
Football is still in play until Saturday, when four divisions will play for a Suffolk County championship. The teams of significance, William Floyd, Ward Melville, East Islip, Sayville, Smithtown West, and Bayport Blue-Point.
Congratulations to all the eastern Suffolk County teams who took home a trophy this season! Here’s to running it back next year.
