The Huntington varsity baseball team dropped a 12-5 verdict at North Babylon last week, but freshman Chris Segreti had a thrill, blasting a grand slam in the third inning. The teenager wears jersey No. 55. He can pitch, play second base and outfield, too.
Through the first eight league games, Segreti is batting a very respectable .263 with seven runs batted in. He has had a pair of multi-hit games and has a .417 on base percentage and .474 slugging percentage. In 24 plate appearances, he has struck-out only twice.
Former Blue Devil Teammates Meet
Former Blue Devil track and field teammates Scott Gulizio and Shane McGuire met last weekend on a college track at the Bucknell University Bison Outdoor Classic.
Gulizio is a Bucknell junior while McGuire is in his freshman year at Buffalo. “It was cool meeting up with Scott and we both ran pretty well,” McGuire said.
A member of Huntington’s Class of 2015, Gulizio is among Bucknell’s top mid-distance runners. McGuire graduated with Huntington’s Class of 2017. His work ethic and early results on the track have impressed the Buffalo program.
“This was only my second race back from the injury that I faced during my senior year of high school,” McGuire said. “I redshirted during the college indoor season, so running 1:54.70 [at the Bison Classic] was exciting for me and showed my hard work.”
Gulizio ran in the fastest heat last weekend. “It was cool seeing both of us running at the next level since he was one of the people who convinced me during my sophomore year of high school to run track,” McGuire said.
Gulizio finished the race in 18th place (1:54.61) in a field of 145 spread across numerous heats. McGuire placed 22nd. The Huntington duo crossed the finish line four seconds off the first place finisher’s time.
Blue Devils Impressive at Suffolk Coaches Meet
The Huntington girls’ track and field team turned in several great performances at the Suffolk Coaches Meet at Bay Shore last Saturday.
Keily Rivas and Nicole Arenth finished 1-2 in the 1500m race-walk, with Rivas crossing the line in 7:16.20 and Arenth clocking in at 7:21.40. The field included 23 competitors.
Nephar Durand placed fourth out of 36 athletes in discus with a throw of 105-03 feet. Nicole Abbondandelo was fifth in the 1500m run with a time of 4:53.37 in a field of 40. Alliy McKenzie placed fifth in pole vault by soaring 8-feet.
Jordan McCoy Enjoys Big Afternoon
The Huntington boys’ lacrosse team bested Copiague, 20-1. The Blue Devils received offensive output from Jordan McCoy (2 goals; 3 assists), Luke Luckow (1g; 3a), Pat Durand (2g; 2a), Colby Marti (2g; 2a), Jack Stewart (2g), Jack Krisch (2g), Billy Burton (2g), Liam Hassett (1g; 2a), Nick Mattio (1g; 1a), Freddie Amato (1g; 1a), Ryan Gorecki (1g), John Tucker (1g) and Alex LaBella (1g).
Huntington goalies Sam Bergman and Aedan McDonald both recorded saves in the cage.
Whitman Edges Blue Devils in Lax
The Huntington boys’ lacrosse team fell to crosstown rival Walt Whitman, 12-10. The Blue Devils jumped out to a 2-1 first period lead before the Wildcats rallied to tie it by halftime, 3-3.
Whitman’s 6-2 third quarter run proved to be the difference in the game. Huntington outscored the Wildcats in the final frame, 5-3 but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Blue Devils’ deficit.
Luke Luckow led Huntington with three goals and an assist. Colby Martin added three goals. Mike Abbondandelo, Jack Stewart, Freddie Amato and Ryan Gorecki also scored in the game. Pat Durand had an assist. Sam Bergman made nine saves in goal.
Booster Golf Outing on Monday, June 25
The Huntington Booster Club will be holding a golf outing on Monday, June 25 at the Huntington Crescent Club. A crowd of coaches, alumni, district officials and local folks are expected to spend on the day on the links.
Single player entry is priced at $180 with twosome ($360) or foursome ($720) entries also available. Those wishing to attend just the post-play awards reception can do so for $25.
The day will begin with a continental breakfast and registration/check-in at 11:30 a.m. A shotgun start will begin play at 12:30 p.m. The awards reception is set for 5:30 p.m.
Every player entry priced at $180 includes a cart, caddie and a continental breakfast, lunch on the golf course, awards and a reception on the pool deck. There will be a variety of on-course-contest, including closest to the pin, beat the pro and longest drive.
Sponsorship opportunities include:
Varsity sponsor: $5,000 – Includes two foursomes, tee sign, a large banner affixed to the fence surrounding the Blue Devil Stadium turf field for three years and recognition at the golf outing and via the Booster Club’s social media platforms.
JV sponsor: $3,500 – Includes one foursome, tee sign, large Blue Devil Stadium banner for one year and event and social media recognition.
Putting green sponsor: $1,000 – Includes a tee sign and event and social media recognition.
Tee signs: $250 each for business/corporate; $100 for a family.
Need more information? Call event coordinator Trish Rongo at 516-909-4332 or Booster Club President Timothy Pillion at 631-275-3264 or tim.pillion@gmail.com. Flyers are posted on the Huntington School District’s website.
Freddie Amato Scores Twice
West Islip’s high-powered offense proved too much for the Huntington boys’ lacrosse team to handle last Saturday, falling to the Lions, 17-4. Freddie Amato scored a pair of goals and Nat Amato added a goal and an assist. Jordan McCoy also scored. Aedan McDonald (four) and Sam Bergman (two) combined to make six saves in goal.
Abbondandelo & Durand Pace Blue Devils
The Huntington girls’ track and field team enjoyed a comfortable victory over Half Hollow Hills East, 81-54. Highlights of the meet included Nicole Abbondandelo winning both the 800m and 3000m races and Nephar Durand capturing both shot put and discus.
Winning Streak Stopped at Smithtown East
After winning its first four games of the season, the Huntington girls’ lacrosse team fell at Smithtown East, 12-10. The Blue Devils led at halftime, 8-5. But the Bulls went on a 7-2 second half run to move ahead and claim victory.
Abby Maichin’s six goals led Huntington. Isabella Piccola had three goals and two assists and Sarah Agrillo added a goal and two assists. Emma Greenhill assisted on a pair of goals. Amber Stieve also had an assist. Maya Santa-Maria stopped 10 shots in goal.
