Blue Devil Unified Bowling Season on the Horizon

Huntington High School’s varsity Unified co-ed bowling team will once again take to the lanes this winter. The program reached new heights last February and March as the 30 player squad notched a 6-2 record under head coach Lauren Blackburn.

Huntington’s Unified bowling team practices and plays its home meets at Larkfield Lanes in East Northport. Unified bowling is a varsity level sport that features Special Olympians paired with general education students, who serve as teammates and assistants on the co-ed roster. Players earn varsity athletic letters.

Registration for those interested in playing on the Blue Devil team will open soon on the Final Forms website. Call Nicole Haas in the athletic office or send her a message for assistance with Final Forms. She can be reached at either 631.673.2018 or nhaas@hufsd.edu.

The highlight of the 2025 season came when Sebastian Romero hit a turkey on his 10th frame to seal the win over John H. Glenn. Huntington topped Half Hollow Hills (5-4 and 6-3), Smithtown (5-4), John H. Glenn (6-3), Northport (6-3) and Walt Whitman (6-3). The Blue Devils fell to Commack (8-1) and Harborfields (5-4).

“This is by far the greatest team I have ever coached,” said Blackburn at season’s end. “Everyone is always supporting one another, giving high fives and cheering each other on. All of the bowlers are so kind to one another and work hard at each practice and match. Almost every single bowler increased their personal records during the season, all while developing meaningful friendships.”

Every team member improved their scores over the course of the season, including Ella Ackerman, Julianna Ackerman, Hailey Collins, Luca DiPietro, Nica DiPietro, Connor DiBennedetto, Abigail Gerberg, Andrew Guandique, Talia Hayden, Sophie Hoffman, Hannah Kaufman, Manpreet Kaur, Gabriella LoScalzo, Elliot Manu, Daniel McClellan, Dennis McCook, Dylan McKean, Alexander Morris, Isabella Morris, Lelia O’Toole, Ella Palatnek, Tyler Peck, Sebastian Romero, Roodes Similien, Avante Williams-Samuel, Lily Buschemi, Nallely Linares, Casey Myers, Daniella Petrone and Emma Marsala.

Most of last year’s team is eligible to return. Huntington hopes to continue growing its varsity Unified co-ed bowling team. Students who are interested in the sport should seek or Blackburn or send her a message to lblackburn@hufsd.edu.