The Huntington girls’ lacrosse team bowed out of the Suffolk playoffs with a 12-5 loss at Smithtown East. The Blue Devils closed out the 2018 campaign with an 8-7 record.
Huntington trailed at halftime, 5-3. Smithtown East then went on a 7-2 second half run to put the game away.
Abby Maichin had two goals and an assist and Sarah Agrillo had a pair of goals to lead the Blue Devils. Emma Greenhill also scored in the game and Paige Lennon had two assists. Maya Santa-Maria stopped 17 shots in goal for Huntington.
The Blue Devils are coached by Kim Gilroy, Linda Costello-Roth and Beth Vogelsang.
Sarah Agrillo Wears Favorite’s Uniform Number
It wasn’t an accident or some random assignment that resulted in Huntington senior Sarah Agrillo donning uniform No. 23 for the Blue Devil varsity lacrosse team. The teenager wears it because it’s the number that NBA great Michael Jordan wore as an athlete and she has always admired the Hall of Famer.
Ms. Agrillo is pretty awesome in her own right. She missed her junior season after sustaining a serious knee injury that required surgery and a long recovery. But the teenager came back in fine fashion this spring, scoring 23 goals and adding 19 assists and helping lead the Blue Devils on the field and into the playoffs.
The Huntington senior is headed to Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, where she plans to play on the NCAA Division I lacrosse team.
Blue Devil Senior Athletic Banquet
The 50th annual Blue Devil senior athletic award banquet will be held on Wednesday, May 30 in Louis D. Giani Gymnasium. Varsity coaches in every sport will present awards to their top seniors and speak about their teams. A series of special awards and scholarships will also be presented. A crowd of about 300 is expected to attend, including athletes, parents and district officials.
Booster Golf Outing Set for 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, 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.
Register Now for Booster Club Summer Camps
The Huntington Booster Club has announced its summer sports camp line-up. Registration is now underway on the organization’s website. There will be 14 separate camps. All camps are priced at $85.
“We strive to create a healthy, safe and competitive environment where our campers will work to improve individual and team skills, learn sportsmanship and self-confidence and appreciate the physical benefits of athletics,” according to the summer camp program brochure.
The camp brochure is posted on the Huntington School District’s website at www.hufsd.edu. To access the brochure click go to Main Navigation (top left) and then to Booster Club (Under School Community) and then scroll down to Clinic and Summer Camp Information.
Visit the Huntington Booster Club’s website at www.huntingtonboosterclub.com to register for the summer camp program. (While mail registration is also available the online option is the preferred method.)
The camp line-up includes:
Girls’ Basketball: June 25-June 28 from 9 a.m.–12 noon. Open to girls in grades 5-12
Directed by varsity coach Mike Kaplan and assistant coach Marissa Bergmann Kaplan, this camp aims to improve participant’s fundamentals and knowledge of basketball. It will be held in the Huntington High School gym.
Boys’ Lacrosse: June 25-28 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Open to boys in grades 3-8
Directed by first year varsity head coach Julian Watts, this camp will focus on teaching winning techniques and skills in an incredibly popular sport! The camp will be held on the Huntington High School turf field. Full equipment is required.
Girls’ Softball: June 25-28 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Open to girls in grades 4-12
Directed by Huntington varsity assistant coach Jim Byrnes, the camp will teach the fundamentals that will improve each camper’s skill level and confidence in the great game of softball. It will be held on the Huntington High School softball field.
Co-ed Tennis: June 25-28 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Open to boys and girls in grades 7-12
Directed by varsity coach Jamie Fishlow, the camp offers each player personal attention and coaching. The camp strives to improve participant’s skill level and provide a fun environment while learning techniques on Huntington High School’s Coach Cuppernull court complex.
Girls’ Lax Rising: July 2, 3, 5, 6 from 9 a.m-12 noon. Open to girls in grades K-12
Directed by varsity coaches Kim Gilroy and Linda Costello-Roth, this camp features two hours of lacrosse and an hour of wellness and chalk talk daily. The camp will be held on the Huntington High School grass athletic field.
Boys’ Soccer: July 2, 3, 5, 6 from 9a.m.-12 noon. Open to boys in grades 3-9
Directed by varsity coaches John Pagano and Jason Suarez, the camp will focus on improving each camper’s skill level through competitive drills and fundamentals while having fun! It will be held on Huntington High School’s turf field.
Girls’ Soccer: July 9-12 from 9a.m.-12 noon. Open to girls in grades 3-8
Directed by varsity head coach John Walsh and assistant coach Vincent Tannazzo, each camper will improve their current skill level. The camp will focus on competitive drills and fundamentals while having loads of fun! It will be held on the Huntington High School grass athletic field.
Huntington Highsteppers Dance Camp: July 9-12 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Open to grades 3-9
Directed by Huntington Highsteppers coach Jessica Harris, this camp will teach competitive dance and the skills necessary to become a member of the Highsteppers dance team. The camp will be held in the Huntington High School gym.
Girls’ Lacrosse: July 9-12 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Open to girls in grades 3-8
Directed by varsity girls’ lacrosse coaches Kim Gilroy and Linda Costello-Roth, this camp will focus on fostering a love for the game by concentrating on skill improvement while at the same time having tons of fun! The camp will be held on the Huntington High School turf/grass field.
Co-Ed Track & Field and Cross Country: July 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Open to grades 5-12
Led by Huntington cross country coach Beth Vogelsang, the camp will include various running, jumping and throwing events and help you fall in love with running. The camp will be held on the Huntington High School track.
Girls’ Field Hockey: July 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Open to girls in grades 7-12
Directed by varsity coach Kathy Wright, the camp will strive to improve each player’s skill level and knowledge of the concepts of field hockey while they enjoy every minute of this fun sport! It will be held on Huntington High School’s turf/grass field.
Co-ed Volleyball: July 16-19 from 9a.m.-12 noon. Open to grades 4-8
Directed by varsity and middle school head coach Lauren Visbal, the camp will feature instruction, drills, scrimmaging and fun games. The camp will be held in the Huntington High School gym.
Boys’ Basketball: July 16-19 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Open to boys in grades 3-7
Directed by J. Taylor Finley Middle School basketball coach Tim Madden, the camp will cultivate each player’s skill, knowledge and love for the game of basketball. It will be held in the Huntington High School gym.
Co-ed Fencing: July 23-26 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Open to grades 7-12
Directed by varsity coaching Vincent O’Garra and Michelle O’Brien, this camp welcomes both beginners and experienced fencers. There will be skill instruction, drills and competition for those of every level. The camp will be held in the Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School gymnasium.
Contact summer program coordinator Timothy Madden (tmadden@hufsd.edu) or Huntington Booster Club President Timothy Pillion (tim.pillion@gmail.com) for more information about any of the camp programs.
Blue Devil Fall Athletic Season Dates Announced
The Blue Devil fall athletic season is already taking shape as a series of important dates were released. Dates for the winter and spring seasons were also announced along with a lineup of sports for each season.
Coaches are planning and student-athletes are discussing their interests for the 2018/19 school year. There will be a mandatory meeting of all high school football players on Thursday, August 9 at 7:30 a.m. Football practice will kick-off on Monday, August 13 at 7 a.m. All other high school fall sports will begin practicing on Monday, August 20 at 7:30 a.m.
All junior varsity and varsity teams will meet at the high school on the first day of the season for tryouts, except for girls’ swimming, which will meet at the Huntington Bay Club. The golf team will meet at the high school on the first day and then begin meeting at the golf course for tryouts the following day.
Opportunity for physical exam by school doctor
An opportunity for high school athletes (grades 9-12) to obtain a physical exam from the school doctor in the nurse’s office will be provided on Thursday, August 9 at 8 a.m. Students must bring a completed and signed interval health history screening form to the physical exam. (This physical exam is for students who are not getting an exam from their private physician.)
No one will be allowed to participate without presenting an up-to-date physical exam report, signed parent/guardian permission/code of conduct slip and a current health screening form. These documents are available in the athletic office at Huntington High School during daytime hours or via downloading on the school district’s website at www.hufsd.edu – click on the Main Navigation on the top left of the homepage and then on Fall Season under Athletics. Scroll down to Documents and click. A dropdown menu of items will appear.
High school athletes must re-qualify for participation with the nurse. Football players can do this on Thursday, August 9 from 9-11 a.m. All other fall athletes can re-qualify on Monday, August 13 (9-11 a.m.), Monday, August 20 (7-11 a.m.) and Tuesday, August 21 (7-11 a.m.) Physical exam forms completed by private physicians and signed interval health history screening forms should both be presented to the nurse when requalifying.
Finley sports information
Physical exams will also be provided by the school doctor for student-athletes (grades 7-8) at J. Taylor Finley Middle School on Tuesday, September 4 at 8 a.m. in the nurse’s office there.
Finley students can re-qualify for fall participation on Wednesday, August 29 and Thursday, August 30 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and during lunch periods on Wednesday and Thursday, September 5-6. Physical exam forms completed by private physicians and signed interval health history screening forms should both be presented to the nurse when requalifying.
Finley football practice will begin on Wednesday, September 5 and will run from 3-5:30 p.m.
All other Finley sports will start on Thursday, September 6 with tryouts being held from 3-5 p.m.
For more information call the athletic office at (631) 673-2018.
Huntington High School Sports by Season 2018/19
Fall season: August 13 – November 2 (does not include varsity post season)
Football Meeting, August 9 at 7:30 a.m.
Football Tryouts Start on Monday, August 13
August 20 – October 26 (does not include varsity post season)
Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer Girls’ Tennis Boys’ Golf
Field Hockey Girls’ Volleyball
Girls’ Swimming Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country
Winter season: November 12 – February 8 (does not include varsity post season)
Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Boys’ Swimming
Boys’ and Girls’ Fencing Wrestling
Boys’ and Girls’ Indoor Track
Spring season: March 4 – May 17 (does not include varsity post season)
Baseball Boys’ and Girls’ Lacrosse
Softball Boys’ and Girls’ Spring Track
Boys’ Tennis Crew
J. Taylor Finley Middle School Sports by Season 2018/19
Fall season: September 5 – November 2
Field Hockey
Football (2 teams)
Boys’ Soccer (2 teams)
Girls’ Soccer
Girls’ Tennis
Co-Ed Cross Country
Winter I season: November 5 – January 18
Girls’ Volleyball
Boys’ Basketball (2 teams)
*Teams may conduct tryouts for a maximum of three days the week of October 29.
Winter II season: January 21 – March 22
Girls’ Basketball (2 teams)
Wrestling
Spring season: March 25 – June 7
Baseball
Boys’ Tennis
Softball Girls’ Lacrosse
Boys’ Track Boys’ Lacrosse (2 teams)
Girls’ Track
*Teams may conduct tryouts for a max of three days the week of March 18.
