Huntington Captures Section XI Sportsmanship Awards

Seven different varsity, junior varsity and Finley winter season athletic teams have captured Section XI Sportsmanship Awards as determined by the compilation of ratings submitted by the coaches in the respective leagues.

The award recipients were recently announced following a final determination of ratings. Coaches submit the ratings after each athletic contest. Teams are evaluated for the conduct of players, coaches and fans. Coaches also rate the officials working each of the contests.

The award winning teams and their coaches include the JV boys’ basketball team coached by Joseph Crocco, Finley “White” and Finley “Blue” boys’ basketball coached by Jake Torres and Tim Madden, Finley “White and Finley “Blue” girls’ basketball coached by Cole Rudnick and Shea Scully, varsity girls’ fencing coached by Michelle O’Brien, Malcolm Eugene and Lauren Blackburn and varsity boys’ swimming coached by Meg McConnell.

Huntington strives to provide the most student-focused athletic experience available in any school district in the country. We seek to promote excellence in athletics without compromising in any way our integrity, commitment to the rules of fair play or academic excellence.

We put students first in everything we do. Our athletic program seeks to reflect our educational program as we nurture a culture of hard work, discipline and desire while valuing and respecting our teammates, opponents, coaches, officials and fans.

Participants are encouraged to create a balance between academics, athletics and social activities. While working to be champions, we strive to provide an atmosphere that offers an opportunity for social, emotional and cultural growth and development.

Blue Devils’ Core Values

Excellence: We expect to train, compete and win at the highest level while striving to be the best athletically, academically and in life.

Integrity: We play by the rules and act with integrity, honesty and personal responsibility in everything we do.

Teamwork: Together we are stronger. We practice hard and play hard. We play to win.

Tradition: We welcome new ideas while respecting what representing Huntington has meant to our predecessors. We build upon our traditions developed since 1910.

Service: We promote a “we before me” philosophy and believe we exist to serve others. We are paying it forward in thought, word and deed.

Respect & Diversity: We cultivate a culture of respect and diversity by welcoming everyone into

the Blue Devil family. We recognize the uniqueness of each student athlete and their ability to make us stronger.

Passion: We have an unquenchable passion for wearing a Blue Devil uniform and representing Huntington. We pursue our goals with enthusiasm and pride.