A Tradition of Excellence
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Fall Season Athletics Headlines
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Tryout forms
- Huntington High School - Athletic Program Packet for 2023-24 (English/Spanish)
- ImPACT Concussion Baseline Testing Information Sheet
- HHS Fall 2023 Sports - Impact Concussion Test
- NYS Private Physical Examination Form for Athletes
- Parent Consent Form for Athletes (English/Spanish)
- Interval Health History for Sports Participation (English/Spanish)
Additional Documents
- HHS Fall Tryouts Directory by Team 2023
- Huntington Athletic Dates 2023-24
- Letter to Parents on Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act 2023-24
- NCAA Eligibility Center Transcript Release Form
- SCSSA Plan for COVID-19 Testing of Athletes in Suffolk County - Google Docs
- Updated Athlete Transportation Release Form
- Huntington HS Transcript Release to Athletic Coaches Form
- NYSED Guidelines for Concussion Management in Schools - July 2022
- NYSPHYSAA Concussion Checklist
- Concussion Management Protocol for Student Athletes (English and Spanish)
- NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete 2023-24
- Concussions - The Invisible Injury - NYPHSAA Fact Sheet for Students and Parents (English/Spanish)
Reference
- Section XI High School & Middle School Sports Scheduling Guidelines 2023-24
- Varsity Team Captains Fall 2022
- Huntington UFSD Athletic Program 2022-23
- Athletic Program Offerings 2023-24
- Huntington UFSD Fall Coaches Directory 2023
- Huntington UFSD Athletic Program History & Overview
- NYSPHSAA Handbook
- NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete 2022-23
Records
- Huntington Blue Devil Football Awards Dinner Journal 2019
- Blue Devil Gridiron All-Time Greats
- Huntington High School Football - MVP's through the Years
- Huntington Football Awards 2018
- Huntington Football Awards 2017
- Huntington Football Awards 2016
- Huntington Football Awards 2015
- Huntington Football Awards 2010
- Huntington High School Swimming & Diving All-time Records
Information
- Core Course GPA Free Student Membership Flyer - QR Code
- Core Course GPA Letter to Student-Athletes & Parents
- Core Course GPA Memorandum of Understanding
- Core Course GPA Text Message Service Sign-Up
- Core Course GPA One Minute Recruiting Webinars
Helpful Videos
- NCAA Core Course GPA vs Cumulative GPA
- What are the NCAA D1 Initial-Eligibility Requirements?
- What are the NCAA D2 Initial-Eligibility Requirements?
- The Full Ride Scholarship Myth
- Scholarship Facts
- When Should I Start to Prepare for NCAA Initial-Eligibility
- Shouldn't my Counselor Track my NCAA Eligibility Status?
- What is the NCAA Eligibility Center?
- The National Letter of Intent
- Golden Rule of Social Media
- 3 Rules of Being a Parent of a Student-Athlete
- Are Recruiting Services Necessary?
- CoreCourseGPA.com Text Messaging
- Does the NCAA Accept Online Classes?
- Impact of COVID-19 on Classes 2021-23
- What is the NAIA Eligibility Center?
About the Fall Season Athletics Program
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.
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
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.
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
Huntington HS
Fall Sports Season Athletics
Fall 2023 Sport Offerings
Dates
August 21: First day of Trouts
Teams
Contacts
Policies
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: Ron Wilson
Asst. Varsity Coach: Kevin Graham
Asst. Varsity Coach: Antoine Swain
Asst. Varsity Coach: Dareus Smith
Junior Varsity Coach: James C. Byrnes
Junior Varsity Coach: James G. Byrnes Jr.
Huntington Varsity Football Roster 2023
Huntington Varsity Football Statistics vs. West Islip: September 9 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
Varsity Coach: Chris Helmke
Assistant Coach: Meg McConnell
Girls Varsity Swimming & Diving Team Practice & Meet Schedule 2023
Head Varsity Coach: Jamie Fishlow
Junior Varsity Coach: Eric Mininni
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
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