A Tradition of Excellence
Spring Sports
FinalForms Athletic Registration
Registration for Sports Made Easy
Huntington UFSD is now partnering with FinalForms, an innovative online forms and data management service that promises to revolutionize the current athletic program form submission process during each sport season at J. Taylor Finley Middle School and Huntington High School.
With FinalForms, parents can conveniently complete and sign athletic participation forms for their child using any digital device. This user-friendly platform also empowers parents to review and update their personal information at their convenience, ensuring its accuracy.
FinalForms even pre-fills information wherever possible for each student, effectively saving everyone valuable time. One of the most valuable features of FinalForms is its ability to retain data season after season and year after year, eliminating the need to enter the same information repeatedly.
Parents will be able to upload physical exam reports, interval health history documents and digitally sign consent forms. Student-athletes will be asked to sign up for their respective sport and sign-off on code of conduct and consent forms.
As the Huntington athletic department and nurses work to seamlessly integrate FinalForms into its systems, the district a Parent Playbook (link below) that offers clear instructions on how to register and access an account and begin using FinalForms. Should parents have any questions or require assistance regarding this partnership they can reach-out to athletic office assistant Nicole Haas at 631.673.2017 or nhaas@hufsd.edu.
The Parent Playbook will get you started in FinalForms. If you require any support during the process, scroll to the bottom of the web page and click “Use Support.”
For Initial Registration -- FinalForms Playbook
Please register at -- https://huntington-ny.finalforms.com now and electronically complete ALL forms!
Thank you for your assistance in streamlining our paperwork processes.
Spring Season Athletics Headlines
NYS Sportswriters Name Eight Blue Devils to All-State Team
The New York State Sportswriters Association has named eight Blue Devil girls’ lacrosse players All-State, including Ava McDonald (D), Jolie Weinschreider (M) and Juliet Johnson to the First Team All-State squad.
New Coach Looks to Connect with Huntington Baseball Alumni
Huntington High School alum Joe Toscano is the Blue Devil baseball program’s new varsity head coach. He spent the summer taking stock of some of the young players in the pipeline.
“How High School Athletics Has Impacted My Life”
Star student and three sport athlete Grace Gordon will soon head off to Lafayette College in Pennsylvania, where the Blue Devil great has been recruited to play lacrosse on the NCAA Division I lacrosse team there.
H-ton Boys’ Track Rebuilds with 47 Athletes
The Huntington varsity boys; spring track and field team rebuilt its ranks to 47 members, including 17 first time letter award recipients. The Blue Devils finished fifth in the county meet standings.
Jolie Weinschreider Captures 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 63 years ago and passed away in August 1984, but he will never be forgotten in the community for his work at Huntington High School.
Paci Family Football Leadership Award Presented to Yasir Jones
The Paci family is synonymous with Huntington High School football. The Paci’s have been associated with the Blue Devil gridiron program for more than 53 years.
Unified Basketball Seniors Honored at Athletic Ceremony
Huntington UFSD’s Unified Sports program has become a leader in New York State since it first debuted just a few short years ago.
Huntington Athletics Wins NYSPHSAA Schools of Excellence Award
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association, Inc. (NYSPHSAA) announced late Thursday afternoon its latest round of Schools of Distinction and Schools of Excellence honorees, NYPHSAA said it was recognizing member schools “that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to academic achievement throughout the 2025/26 school year.”
Christian Luca Wins Fred Cambria Award
Huntington High School senior Christian Luca is this year’s Fred Cambria Award recipient. The teenager plans to attend Indiana University in Bloomington in the fall and study economics.
Blue Devil Fencers Recognized at Senior Ceremony
Five graduating seniors on the Huntington boys’ and girls’ varsity fencing teams were recognized with special awards at the 58th annual Senior Athletic Awards Ceremony in the high school auditorium last month.
HV Lax Presents Scholarships to Frank Algieri and Grace Gordon
The Huntington Village Lacrosse Club awarded twin $1,000 scholarships to Huntington High School seniors Frank Algieri and Grace Gordon at the 58th annual Senior Athletic Awards Ceremony in the high school auditorium. The two have been stalwarts in the Blue Devil program over the years.
Jack Kamenstein Claims Don Loughlin Founders Award
Jack Kamenstein is headed to SUNY College at Geneseo to study business and play on the lacrosse team there. The Huntington High School Class of 2026 member is this year’s recipient of the Donald A. Loughlin Founder’s Award.
Jean Riboul Captures Pierre Delva Memorial Award
Pierre Delva made an impact during his four years at Huntington High School, helping Blue Devil teams win during all three athletic seasons and developing unforgettable relationships that endured well past graduation.
Jolie Weinschreider Wins HFD Frank Carino Award
Former Huntington Fire Department Chief Neil Getter presented the Frank Carino Award for Athletics to Class of 2026 member Jolie Weinschreider, one of the top high school lacrosse players in the country. The award carries with it a $500 stipend.
Huntington Girls’ Lax Players Win Historic Amount of Awards
It was a season that none of the players, coaches or fans will ever forget as the Huntington High School girls’ varsity lacrosse team compiled 20-2 record and won the Suffolk, Long Island and New York State championships all in dramatic fashion.
Banny Soc Concua Captures Peter Steen Memorial Scholarship
Banny Soc Concua is this year’s recipient of the Peter Steen Memorial Scholarship Award. The Huntington High School Class of 2026 member plans to attend the University of Delaware and study finance.
Senior Valentina Puccio Wins Fulton Award
John Fulton, Sr. was a legitimate business genius and an all-around good guy who was highly regarded by everyone he crossed paths with during his relatively short time on this planet. A member of Huntington High School’s Class of 1973, he grew up in the community and maintained a long and faithful association with his alma mater.
Spring Season Athletics Information
Tryout forms
- ImPACT Concussion Baseline Testing Information Sheet
- Impact Concussion Test
- NYS Private Physical Examination Form for Athletes - Updated July 2026
- Parent Consent Form for Athletes (English/Spanish)
- Interval Health History for Sports Participation (English/Spanish)
Additional Documents
- NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete 2026-27
- Letter to Parents on Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act 2026-27
- NYSED Athletic Placement Process Information Packet
- NCAA Eligibility Center Transcript Release Form
- Updated Athlete Transportation Release Form
- NYSED Guidelines for Concussion Management in Schools - July 2022
- NYSPHYSAA Concussion Checklist
- Concussion Management Protocol for Student Athletes (English and Spanish)
- Concussions - The Invisible Injury - NYPHSAA Fact Sheet for Students and Parents (English/Spanish)
Information
- Core Course GPA Athletic Recruiting QR Code Flyer
- 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 Spring 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.
Spring 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.
Spring Season Athletic Teams
Huntington HS
Spring Sports Season Athletics
Varsity and JV Program offerings
Dates
Teams
Contacts
Policies
Head Varsity Coach: John Romano
Asst Varsity Coach: Eric Garcia
Junior Varsity Coach: Nicholas Matarazzo
Head Varsity Coach: Julian Watts
Asst Varsity Coach: Andrew Gutierrez
Asst Varsity Coach: George Powers
Junior Varsity Coach: Anthony Troffa
Asst JV Coach: Michael Corcoran
Head Varsity Coach: Katie Reilly
Asst Varsity Coach: Christopher Taylor
Asst Varsity Coach: Lauren Blackburn
Junior Varsity Coach: Chiara Maimone
Asst JV Coach: Ivano Naccarato
Head Varsity Coach: John Walsh
Asst Varsity Coach: Eric Mininni
Junior Varsity Coach: James Byrnes
Head Varsity Coach: Jamie Fishlow
Junior Varsity Coach: Rob Gilmor
Head Varsity Coach: Ronald Wilson
Asst Varsity Coach: Eli Acosta
Asst Varsity Coach: Haidee Gantz-Bonhurst
Head Varsity Coach: Mark Jackson
Asst Varsity Coach: Kevin Thorbourne
Asst Varsity Coach: Alicia Brooks
Head Varsity Coach: Alex Nelson
Asst Varsity Coach: Andy Marlow
Head Varsity Coach: Mike Marinello
Head Varsity Coach: Shealyn Scully
Asst Varsity Coach: Gabrielle Valela
JV Head Coach: Malcom Eugene
JV Asst. Coach: Antoine Swain
Head Varsity Coach: Jordan Ioviero
Spring Season Athletics Videos and Galleries
Huntington Blue Devil Senior Athletic Awards Slideshow Film 2024
Video montage of Senior Moments throughout the 2022-23 school year. Credits: Darin Reed and Rachel Learned and "Both Sides Now" by Liva Camarata
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
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