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Spring Season Athletics Headlines

  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.

  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.

 Loughlin Founder's Award recipient Anthony Annunziata will play at Yale University.
August 4, 2023

Anthony Annunziata Captures Loughlin Founders Award

Anthony Annunziata is headed to Yale University to study business and play on the NCAA Division I lacrosse team there. The Huntington High School Class of 2023 member is this year’s recipient of the Donald A. Loughlin Founder’s Award.

 Huntington's first ever varsity girls' badminton team took to the courts this past spring. (Darin Reed photo
July 24, 2023

Huntington Girls’ Badminton Sets Stage for Success

Huntington High School’s first ever varsity girls’ badminton team set the stage for what Blue Devil head coach Alex Nelson believes will be a successful future for the program.

 The Huntington girls' golf team surprised many opponents last spring. (Darin Reed photo.)
July 24, 2023

Blue Devil Girls’ Golf Surprises Opponents

Catching opponents by surprise was something the Huntington High School varsity girls’ golf team did many times over during the Blue Devils’ inaugural season on the links.

 Peter Steen Memorial Scholarship Award recipient Enzo Pupillo with Mr. Steen's sister, Katrina. (Darin Reed photo.)
July 14, 2023

Enzo Pupillo Captures Peter Steen Memorial Scholarship

Enzo Pupillo is this year’s recipient of the Peter Steen Memorial Scholarship Award. The Huntington High School Class of 2023 member plans to attend Binghamton University and study business in the fall.

 A young Huntington girls' track and field team turned in a successful season. (Darin Reed photo.)
July 12, 2023

Blue Devil Girls’ Track Claims Honors

The Huntington varsity spring girls’ track and field team turned in a successful season with 10 Blue Devils claiming post-season honors.

 Theresa Rivera makes her move for Huntington. (Darin Reed photo (1)
July 12, 2023

Blue Devil Flag Football Reflects on Season

The first ever Blue Devil varsity girls’ flag football team played its heart out and successfully launched the sport at Huntington High School this past spring.

 Nassau Police Scholarship recipient Kender Edouazin with Michael Marinello
July 5, 2023

Kender Edouazin Wins Nassau Police Scholarship

Kender Edouazin is a soft-spoken young man who likes to fly under the radar, but when the Huntington High School Class of 2023 member lines up for a race, he’s a fierce competitor.

 All-American Anthony Annunziata with the ball for Huntington. (Darin Reed photo.)
July 5, 2023

Annunziata & Carrello Pace Blue Devil Boys’ Lacrosse

Seniors Anthony Annunziata and Aidan Carrello paced the Huntington varsity boys’ lacrosse team to an 11-5 record this past spring. The duo led a parade of Blue Devil post-season honorees.

 William Class Memorial Scholarship recipient Gianna Forte with athletic director Jim Hoops. (Darin Reed photo.)
July 3, 2023

Gianna Forte Claims William Class Scholarship

Bill Class came to Huntington in 1929 and over the next 34 years established a standard of excellence that continues to this day in the Blue Devil athletic program. He retired nearly 60 years ago and passed away in August 1984, but he will always be remembered in the community for his work at Huntington High School.

 Frank Carino Award winner Laurel Bonn with Huntington Fire Department Ex-Chief Neil Getter.
July 3, 2023

Laurel Bonn Wins HFD Frank Carino Award

Former Huntington Fire Department Chief Neil Getter presented the Frank Carino Award for Athletics to Class of 2023 member Laurel Bonn, one of the top high school field hockey and lacrosse players in the country. The award carries with it a $500 stipend.

 Kevin Thorbourne with Empire Auto Group Scholar Athletes Nikolai Seferian and Hope Bilkey. (Darin Reed photo)
June 30, 2023

Empire Automotive Group Scholar Athletes Honored

Huntington seniors Hope Bilkey and Nikolai Seferian were named the 2023 Empire Automotive Group Scholar Athlete Award recipients. The talented pair was honored at the 55th annual Blue Devil senior athletic awards ceremony in the high school auditorium

 Courtney O'Bryan Scholarship Award recipients Matthew Armstrong and Kathryn Montefusco with Bill O'Bryan. (Darin Reed photo.)
June 28, 2023

Montefusco & Armstrong Capture Courtney O’Bryan Scholarships

Courtney O’Bryan was a delightful young woman. Smart, enthusiastic, loyal and a kind and considerate friend to so many, she was loved by everyone that knew her. The 2011 Huntington High School graduate will never be forgotten at her alma mater, where her magnetic smile and happy disposition made a lasting impression.

 Blue Devil Most Valuable Vocalist Award recipient Isabella Lanfranco with athletic director Jim Hoops. (Darin Reed photo.)
June 28, 2023

Blue Devils Honor Vocalist Isabella Lanfranco

The 55th Blue Devil senior athletic awards ceremony started off in grand style as Isabella Lanfranco sang a spectacular rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner,” a difficult song to sing by even the most talented and experienced vocalist.

 Brenden Cusack with Blue Devil Discipline, Desire & Determination Award recipients. (Darin Reed photo.)
June 21, 2023

Blue Devil Discipline, Desire & Dedication Awards Presented

Principal Brenden Cusack presented the Blue Devil Discipline, Desire and Dedication Awards at Huntington High School’s 55th annual senior athletic awards ceremony last Thursday night in the auditorium.

 The William Class Scholarship Award will be presented to a three-sport athlete.
June 20, 2023

Blue Devil Athletes Capture Suffolk Gold Keys

A group of 11 sensational Huntington High School athletes was presented with Section XI Gold Key awards at the 55th Blue Devil senior athletic awards ceremony in the auditorium on Thursday night

 The William Class Scholarship Award will be presented to a three-sport athlete.
June 13, 2023

Blue Devil Senior Athletic Awards Night on Thursday

The 55th annual Blue Devil senior athletic awards ceremony will be held on Thursday night in the Huntington High School auditorium at 6 p.m.

 The Blue Devils played their hearts out in their first season ever. (Darin Reed photo.)
June 6, 2023

H-ton Boys’ Badminton Completes First Season Ever

Huntington’s first ever varsity boys’ badminton team completed its season with 14 players, all of whom except a single senior will be returning next spring raising hopes for a successful 2024 campaign.

 Anne Tyrrell makes the play for Huntington. (Darin Reed photo.)
June 6, 2023

Blue Devil JV Softball Displays Great Work Ethic

The Huntington junior varsity softball team was inspirational. Frequently outmanned by more experienced opponents, the Blue Devils nevertheless played hard every time they stepped on the field and they endured.

 Nikolai Seferian will run in the 400m hurdles at the state track championships.
June 5, 2023

Nikolai Seferian Advances to State Track Championships

Huntington senior Nikolai Seferian is headed to the state track and field championships in Middletown later this week after winning the 400m hurdles at the Section XI state qualifier at Comsewogue last Friday.

 The Huntington boys' tennis team was enthusiastic this spring. (Darin Reed photo.)
May 31, 2023

Blue Devil Tennis Players Capture All-League Honors

The Huntington varsity boys’ tennis team consisted exclusively of underclassmen this spring. It was the first time in decades that the Blue Devils didn’t have a single senior playing singles or doubles.

 Junior Kate Barba led Huntington's hitters with a .402 batting average. (Darin Reed photo (2)
May 30, 2023

Huntington Softball Looks to Future with Young Players

A very young team took the field for the Huntington varsity softball team this spring. The Blue Devil squad had just two seniors on the roster and started as many as four eighth graders.


Spring Season Athletics Information

About the Spring 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.

Spring 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.

Spring Season Athletic Teams

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Varsity and JV Program offerings

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Spring Season Athletics Videos and Galleries

Huntington Blue Devil Senior Athletic Awards Slideshow Film 2023

Video montage of Senior Moments throughout the 2022-23 school year. Credits: Darin Reed

Spring Sport Events and Slideshows

Games and Memorable Blue Devil Moments

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Boys' Lacrosse Playoffs

May 20 2023

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Unified Basketball Senior Game

May 20 2023

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Varsity Baseball vs Northport

May 13 2023

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Unified Basketball

May 13 2023

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Girls' Varsity Flag Football Media Day

May 11 2023

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Girls' Varsity Softball Media Day

May 8 2023

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Boys' Varsity Lacorsse vs Northport (2 of 2)

May 5 2023

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Boys' Varsity Lacorsse vs Northport (1 of 2)

May 5 2023

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Girls' Varsity Softball vs Copiague

May 4 2023

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Girls' Varsity Lacrosse Media Day

May 2023

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JV Baseball vs Copiague

April 19 2023

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Girls' Varsity Golf

April 18 2023

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Dennis Walker Relay

April 18 2023

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Girls' Lacrosse

April 15 2023

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Boys' Tennis

April 15 2023

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Boys' Badminton

April 11 2023

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JV Softball

April 4 2023

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Varsity Girls' Lacrosse vs Northport

April 3 2023

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Varsity Girls' Flag Football vs Connetquot

April 3

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Varsity Boys' Baseball vs West Islip

March 30 2023

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Varsity Boys' Lacrosse vs CSH

March 23 2023

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Spring 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