Blue Devil Athletic News
Fans are always welcome at the games of Huntington's sport teams. However, the athletic department is reminding fans that walking dogs and smoking on school grounds are both strictly prohibited.
The Board of Education prohibits the walking of dogs on school grounds for many reasons, including the safety of students, staff and spectators.
Smoking is banned by act of law on all school grounds. There is absolutely no smoking at games or events at any school.
Schedules and Directions to Games
The Huntington School District's athletic office has schedules available for all sport teams as well as master schedules listing every contest on a day-by-day basis.
Parents, fans and alumni can stop by the athletic office located near the gym at Huntington High School, or call 673-2018 to secure a copy of the sports schedule of their choice. Admission is free to all home games.
Directions are also available so fans can find their way to away games. Those wanting to purchase a booklet of directions to all middle school and high schools in Suffolk County can do so for a nominal charge at the athletic office.
Schedules are also available on the Section XI web site at www.sectionxi.org. The Section XI site also contains results of games and up-to-date varsity team standings.
Three Game Stretch
The Huntington boys' soccer team went 1-2 over a three game stretch last week. The Blue Devils defeated Bellport, 4-2 behind two first half goals by Ricky Velasquez and second half goals by Christian Caballero and Christian Campos. Caballero picked up two assists. Velasquez, Campos and Anthony Catarino also recorded assists. E.J. Connell made six saves in goal.
Huntington lost to Half Hollow Hills West, 3-0. The victory improved the first place Colts' record to 11-0 in League IV play. Connell made 10 saves and Norman Vasquez stopped two shots for the Blue Devils.
Hauppauge nipped Huntington, 1-0. The Blue Devils had seven shots on goal but couldn't score. Connell made nine saves.
Close Losses
The Huntington field hockey team was nipped by Sayville, 3-2. The Blue Devils received goals from Emily Arciprete and Kianna Freitag, who also contributed an assist. Maggie Lombardo made two saves in goal.
Huntington lost to Smithtown East on penalty strokes after the game ended in a scoreless tie. Lombardo made 10 saves in the game.
Blue Devils Shutout
The first place Deer Park girls' soccer team shutout Huntington, 2-0. The Blue Devils managed only three shots on goal. Huntington goalie Hannah Burnett made six saves.