Blue Devil Sports News
The Liberty League office named Hobart College senior football linebacker and 2012 Huntington High School alum Trayvon Toney as its Defensive Performer of the Week for his role in the Statesmen’s 19-17 upset of No. 25 St. Lawrence.
A former Blue Devil football and track and field great, Toney had a team-high nine tackles, including a sack, against the Saints. He also recorded a pass breakup as Hobart limited the Liberty League leader in completion percentage to a season-low 49.9 (15-of-32). The Hobart defense shutout the Saints, who lead the league in scoring, over the final 35:01, allowing the offense to rally in the fourth quarter.
Toney has a team-high 70 tackles this season, including 6.5 for loss, and two sacks. He is sixth in the conference in total tackles. Toney also has three pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery. In 44 career games, he sports 263 tackles, 14.5 for loss, 2.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two blocked kicks, and two interceptions.
Mackenzie Maloney Earns All-Conference Honors
Former three sport Huntington High School star and 2015 graduate Mackenzie Maloney earned post-season honors as a freshman on the Wells College soccer team.
Maloney was recognized by the North Eastern Athletic Conference as Second Team All-Conference after the teenager turned in a superb fall campaign.
Maloney finished 10th in the NEAC with 24 points of offense, tallying 11 goals and two assists to rank second among the league’s rookie players. She was Wells College’s leading point scorer against conference opponents, notching 10 of her 11 goals against NEAC foes while netting two game-winning strikes.
Down the stretch, Maloney scored at least one goal in four of her team’s final five contests to record 13 points during that span. In one season the Huntington grad has posted the 15th most career points since Wells joined the NCAA in 1986 and her 24 points of offense in 2015 is the sixth most ever in a single season in the team’s Division III history.
The Blue Devil alum helped Wells College record one of its strongest offensive performances in school history. The Express posted a team record 116 total points of offense, scoring 45 goals and recording 26 assists as the squad claimed victory in a team-record six NEAC contests in 2015. After a difficult start, Wells rebounded to post six victories in its final nine contests.
Saltman’s Sophomore Campaign is Solid
Emily Saltman turned in a very solid sophomore campaign with the SUNY Purchase women’s soccer team. The 2014 Huntington High School graduate started all 18 games, playing 1,504 minutes. She had eight goals and 12 assists. The former Blue Devil star took 71 shots, including 41 shots on goal.
Ms. Saltman was a key member of Huntington’s soccer team and was also one of the top scholars in H-ton’s Class of 2014. Some of her favorite courses as a senior included Women’s Studies with teacher Camille Tedeschi, AP Environmental Science with Craig McKee and a career internship with English teacher and drama club advisor Michael Schwendemann. She said the classes were enjoyable because the teachers “captivated” students and kept them interested.
Ms. Saltman was an award winning competitor in Huntington’s National History Day program and a participant in the high school’s Relay For Life. She traveled internationally with her classmates and became known for her sense of humor and trustworthiness. She’s been described as an “amazing” friend.
Suffolk Field Hockey Awards Dinner
Several Huntington High School field hockey players are expected to receive honors at the Suffolk County Field Hockey Coaches Association’s annual awards dinner on Monday, December 7 at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook.
Hundreds of top players and their parents and coaches are expected to gather for the dinner, which is slated for 6:30-9 p.m. in one of the large ballrooms.
Alumni Boys’ BB Game on November 27
Huntington High School boys’ basketball team alumni will be suiting up once again. An alumni game has been scheduled for Friday, November 27 at 4 p.m. in the school gym.
Interest in the game is already running high among former players who are excited at the thought of returning to the court and playing with their teammates from yesteryear.
“T
he game is scheduled for the day after Thanksgiving in the hope that as many alumni as possible will be in town for the holiday,” head coach Brian Carey said. A “mandatory” post-game meeting at Finnegan’s Restaurant in Huntington village is planned.
Alumni that want to play in the game should send an e-mail to Director of Athletics Georgia Deren McCarthy at bluedevilathletics@hufsd.edu. Players should include their name, graduation year, t-shirt size and whether they plan to attend the post-game meeting at Finnegan’s Restaurant.
All players will receive an alumni game t-shirt. Organizers are spreading the word with the hope of reaching as many former players, coaches and managers as possible. All are invited to come to the game and catch-up with their old friends and teammates. Several former coaches are expected to attend the game.
Organizers are asking alumni players who have graduated from college for a $25 donation. Cash/checks are due on game day. Proceeds will benefit the Huntington basketball program. (Additional contributions are also welcome.)
Coach Carey reinstated the alumni game last year after a decade-long absence. Last November’s game attracted players spanning six different decades. Players included current New York State Supreme Court Justice Jerry Asher. This year’s game is expected to attract several former coaches to the high school gym.