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Fall Season Athletics Headlines

The Huntington girls' cross country team.
September 19, 2023

Sophomore Kiley Barch Captures Berth in State Qualifier

The Blue Devil varsity girls’ cross country team is off and running with head coach Elizabeth Andersen. Huntington has one of its biggest rosters in several seasons with nine runners being freshmen and sophomores.

Huntington Blue Devil fans, players and coaches are all being held to high standards. (Darin Reed photo.)
September 18, 2023

Blue Devil Fans Held to Section XI Code of Conduct

Blue Devil fans attending last week’s night football game were generally a model of good behavior, especially the large student cheering section. The Huntington faithful and their West Babylon counterparts held firm to the high standards of spectator conduct laid out by Section XI and the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.

The super team members had fun while striving to make a difference.
September 15, 2023

Huntington Girls Swimmers Back in Pool

Huntington High School is the host school for what is known in Section XI as a “super team” in the sport of girls’ swimming and diving. Joining the Blue Devils are Walt Whitman, Harborfields and John H. Glenn.

Blue Devil Stadium from the air during the historic football game against West Babylon. (Darin Reed photo.)
September 15, 2023

H-ton Football Falls to West Babylon on Historic Night

Ron Wilson knew it wasn’t going to be easy, so the Huntington football head coach has to be content seeing his Blue Devil players making slow, but steady progress from week to week.

Lauren Donaghy is one of Huntington's best players. (Darin Reed photo.)
September 15, 2023

Blue Devil Girls’ Volleyball Serving Aces

The Huntington varsity girls’ volleyball team is off to its best start in years after turning back West Islip and Amityville earlier this week on back-to-back days.

 Huntington boys' soccer head coach John Pagano. (Mike Connell photo.)
September 14, 2023

John Pagano Becomes Winningest Boys’ Soccer Coach

John Pagano became the winningest varsity boys’ soccer coach ever when the Blue Devils topped Centereach, 3-1 on Tuesday to give the veteran sideline mentor his 205th career win.

  Huntington coach Jackie Lazzarini (in black) is flanked by the Blue Devil gymnasts.
September 14, 2023

Blue Devil Gymnasts Ready to Make Statement

Five Blue Devil girls gymnasts are well on their way to enjoying a spectacular fall season on the combined Huntington/ Harborfields team. All five are excellent and capable of helping to lift their team to another undefeated campaign.

  Goalie Dylan Hayden dives to make a save. (Darin Reed photo.)
September 13, 2023

Blue Devils Host Night Football Game on Thursday

The Huntington varsity football team will play its first home night game in 84 years on Thursday when the Blue Devils host West Babylon at 6 p.m.

  Goalie Dylan Hayden dives to make a save. (Darin Reed photo.)
September 12, 2023

Blue Devils Topple Bellport and Cold Spring Harbor

Six games into the fall season and the Huntington varsity boys’ soccer team is sitting pretty with a 4-1-1 record. The Blue Devils topped Bellport last Friday and then bested Cold Spring Harbor on Saturday with both games playing out before large crowds at Blue Devil Stadium.

  Blue Devil varsity team captains are ready to lead (2)
September 8, 2023

Blue Devil Philosophy, Priorities & Core Values

The Blue Devil athletic program is in full swing at Huntington High School and J. Taylor Finley Middle School. In the 2023/24 school year, Huntington UFSD will offer students an athletic program that includes 34 varsity level teams; 15 JV teams and 24 middle school teams for a total of 73 Blue Devil athletic teams.

  Blue Devil varsity team captains are ready to lead (2)
September 8, 2023

Blue Devils Varsity Team Captains Named

Huntington High School varsity athletic teams will be led by a stellar group of captains this fall. The 11 separate Blue Devil squads are all striving for success. Teams have been practicing since August 21 and several are already climbing the standings of their respective league.

  Huntington 100 kicks-off Friday night at West Islip. (Darin Reed photo.)
September 7, 2023

Huntington 100 Kicks-off on Friday at West Islip

A big crowd is expected on Friday night at West Islip’s Alumni Field as the Huntington High School football team kicks-off its 100th anniversary season when it takes on the highly regarded Lions at 6 p.m. Admission is free.

  Nick Sclafani with the hole in one ball on the third hole green of Sunken Meadow's blue course.
September 6, 2023

Huntington Senior Nicholas Sclafani Smacks Hole-in-One

Nicholas Sclafani achievement something most golfers only dream about. The Huntington High School senior dropped a hole-in-one last Friday.

  The Blue Devil girls' volleyball team is excited after winning its opening two matches. (Darin Reed photo)
September 6, 2023

Blue Devil Girls’ Volleyball Opens with Victories

The Huntington varsity girls’ volleyball team is flying high after opening up the season with victories on the road against Comsewogue and Centereach.

  Blue Devil soccer captains Brian Lizama, Dante Salgado, Edwin Marroquin and Jerson Contreras.
September 5, 2023

Carlos Gutierrez on Fire for Blue Devil Soccer

Senior midfield Carlos Gutierrez’ sharp play has helped the Huntington varsity boys’ soccer team compile a 2-1-1 mark over the first four games of the season, including a tough home opener against Smithtown West last Saturday that saw the two squads battle to a 1-1 stalemate in a playoff caliber affair.

  The Huntington boys' soccer team huddles around head coach John Pagano on the occasion of his 200th win. (Darin Reed photo.)
August 30, 2023

Lizama Scores Twice as Coach Pagano Records 200th Win

Bryan Lizama scored two goals and the Blue Devil defense was rock solid as the Huntington varsity boys’ soccer team topped Central Islip in the season-opener for both schools, 2-0.

  Huntington is filming sports games at three locations with Hudl cameras.
August 28, 2023

Blue Devils Livestream Many Athletic Events

Blue Devil sports fans will be able to watch livestreams of many athletic events during the fall, winter and spring seasons. Huntington UFSD has installed three Hudl cameras to record games in the Huntington High School and J. Taylor Finley Middle School gyms and atop the press box at Blue Devil Stadium.

  Huntington is filming sports games at three locations with Hudl cameras.
August 28, 2023

ImPACT Concussion Baseline Testing Available

Any Huntington High School student-athlete in a fall contact sport (football, soccer and field hockey) is invited to take the ImPACT concussion baseline assessment. This is a free service for student-athletes.

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August 23, 2023

Still Time to Join a High School Sports Team

The fall athletic season got underway at Huntington High School this week as all varsity the JV teams began practices on Monday. More than 325 students have been cleared for participation by the nurse. It’s not too late to join the fun.

  The Huntington High School football program is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023. (Darin Reed photo.)
August 18, 2023

Huntington’s 100th Football Season Gets Underway

The Huntington High School football program officially begins its 100th season on Monday morning. The Blue Devils took their annual physicals on Thursday morning. Coaches were on hand making final preparations for what they expect will be a great year.


Fall Season Athletics Information

About the Fall Season Athletics Program

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A Longstanding Tradition of Excellence

Through the years, the Huntington interscholastic athletics program has played an important role in the lives of students and community members. An integral part of the Department of Physical Education, organized athletics in the Huntington School District date back more than one hundred years. Since the inception of sports teams here, Blue Devil competitors have won every possible honor bestowed on high school athletes.

Life Lessons and Opportunities to Participate

Students who choose to participate will learn lessons in the value of hard work, teamwork, personal sacrifice and commitment, time management, respect for authority and rules, as well as how to lead and follow. A myriad of sports are offered during fall, winter and spring seasons. Students can choose to compete on one team each season. Parents of athletes, alumni, and community members who want to support and become involved in the athletic program have an opportunity to join the Huntington Booster Club. This organization sponsors many activities and promotes and enhances the operation of the athletic program.

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Communication made Easy

Schedules for all teams and directions to away contests are available from the athletic office or by logging onto the Section XI website at www.sectionxi.org.

Coaches are also available to discuss any aspect of their specific program with prospective athletes and/or parents. For further information, including tryout dates and sports offered by season, please call the athletic office at 631-673-2018.

Fall Season Athletics Leadership

Jim Hoops

James M. Hoops

District Director for Athletics, Health and Physical Education

James M. Hoops assumed the position of district director of health, physical education and athletics on July 1, 2021. He previously served for three years as coordinator of physical education, athletics and special projects. He has worked full-time in the district since April 1984 and has been a physical education teacher since September 1990. He is also certified as a social studies teacher.

A graduate of John H. Glenn High School, Mr. Hoops obtained undergraduate and graduate degrees at Stony Brook University, through which he also obtained his school administrator certification. He has coached wrestling on the high school level and boys’ and girls’ tennis and girls’ soccer on both the middle school and high school levels. He has also coached middle school boys’ and girls’ soccer and baseball.

While serving as assistant coach to iconic Hall of Fame head coach Lou Giani, the Blue Devil wrestling team won several Suffolk and state team championships along with 17 individual county and eight state champions.

Mr. Hoops has also served as the district’s public information coordinator since July 2001. He maintains Huntington UFSD’s website content and also prepares items for the district’s various social media platforms.

Mike Marinello

Michael Marinello

District Coordinator for Physical Education, Athletics and Driver's Education

Michael Marinello has been the district’s coordinator of physical education, athletics and driver education since July 1, 2021. He has been a Huntington physical education teacher since September 1995. He earlier taught at Western Suffolk BOCES for five years.

A graduate of Sachem High School, Mr. Marinello earned an undergraduate degree at Springfield College in physical education and a master’s degree at Stony Brook University in liberal studies with a concentration in health science. He has coached high school golf, high school and middle school wrestling, JV tennis and middle school baseball and boys’ track and field.

Currently the head coach of the Huntington High School varsity golf team, Mr. Marinello is also an assistant varsity wrestling coach. He has been a well-known and well-liked faculty member and athletic coach who also lives in the community and has sent his own children through Huntington High School.

Mr. Marinello is a CPR and First Aid trainer. He has also been a volunteer emergency medical technician. He has taught driver education for many years and he leads the district’s program.

Fall Season Athletic Teams

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Fall 2023 Sport Offerings

Dates

Dates

August 21: First day of Trouts
Teams

Teams

Contacts

Contacts

Policies

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Boys' Varsity Coach: John Romano

Girls' Varsity Coach: Elizabeth Andersen

Head Varsity Coach: Kathleen Wright

Asst. Varsity Coach: Allison Conlon

Junior Varsity Coach: Hildi Stanford

Huntington Varsity Field Hockey Roster 2023

Head Varsity Coach: Mike Marinello

Junior Varsity Coach: James Graber

Head Varsity Coach: Jackie Lazzarini

Head Varsity Coach: John Pagano

Asst. Varsity Coach: Jason Suarez

Junior Varsity Coach: Jose Alfaro

Huntington Varsity Boys' Soccer Roster 2023

Head Varsity Coach: John Walsh

Asst. Varsity Coach: Vincent Tannazzo

Junior Varsity Coach: Maria Canino

Huntington Varsity Girls' Soccer Roster 2023

Head Varsity Coach: Jamie Fishlow

Junior Varsity Coach: Eric Mininni

Head Varsity Coach: Todd Donaghy

Junior Varsity Coach: Lauren Blackburn

Fall Season Athletics Videos and Galleries

HHS National Honor Society Induction Ceremony 2021

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HHS National Honor Society Induction Ceremony 2021

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Fall Galleries and Slideshows

2022-23 Games and Events

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Varsity Football vs West Babylon

September 14 2023

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JV Girls' Volleyball vs Smithtown East

September 11 2023

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Varsity Girls' Volleyball vs Smithtown East

September 11 2023

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Varsity Football vs West Islip

September 8 2023

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JV Football vs West Islip

September 8 2023

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Girls' Varsity Soccer Media Day

September 2 2023

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Girls' Varsity Soccer Media Day

September 2 2023

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Boys' Varsity Soccer

September 2 2023

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HHS Football Media Day 2023

August 30 2023

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Fall Season Athletics Honors

Our Partners in Excellence

200+

Challenging Academic Courses

14

Academic Departments

30+

Interscholastic Athletic Teams

90+

Colleges and Universities accepting 2020 HHS Graduates