Office of Athletics, Health & Physical Education
News Archive 2016-17
Shannon Gibbons Signs with Queens College
Shannon Gibbons' soccer prowess earned her the title of Captain and
All-Conference accolades her senior year, and contributed to the family
tradition of earning an athletic scholarship to play soccer. Shannon
will be attending Division II Queen's College where she will be joining
her sister Hailey. Shannon is the youngest of 5 siblings who have all
earned athletic scholarships to play soccer in college.
Baseball Wins Share of League 4 Championship
The Bellport Varsity Baseball Team secured a share of the League 4
championship with a 3-2 home win over Centereach High School. The
Clippers finished the regular season with a 14-6 record. Ryan Bauman
got the job done throwing a complete game against Centereach. The team
is led by senior standouts Adam Colon, Joe Greco, Matt Mulligan, Mike
Francomano, Ian Hampson and Mike Sangiamo.
This is Bellport’s first league title since 1966.
Reliable Pitcher an Asset for Bellport Softball
For the last five years, Courtney Kane has proved a constant, durable
cornerstone for the Bellport High School Varsity Softball Team. The
senior right-hander has started 87 consecutive games for the Clippers,
including a 7-1 victory and 11 strikeouts in a recent game over Newfield
High School in Selden. Click here to read more ...courtesy of the Long Island Advance 4/13/17.
A Salute to Two 2016 MVPs
DeQuan Wilson and Jimmy Morell will long remember their individual
and team success for the 2016 Bellport High School Varsity Football
Team. The two young men earned the premier honors during the program's
annual awards dinner. Click here to read more...courtesy of the Long Island Advance 3/30/2017.
Varsity Baseball Preps for 2017 Season
Bellport Varsity Baseball for the 2017 season, looks to once again do
damage, as they have dedicated time and preparation since the beginning
of January to accomplish the same goals they’ve accomplished in the
last few years. Click here to read more....courtesy of Long Island Advance 3/9/2017.
Bellport varsity baseball players prepare themselves at All-Pro Sports Academy for the 2017 season.
February 27, 2017
Varsity Cross Country & Football Teams Finish League IV & Big Four Champions
Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Cross Country Team and Varsity
Football Team, who finished as League IV Champions and Big Four
Champions respectively. Team members and their Coaches were recognized
by the Board of Education at a recent meeting.
Pictured are the Boys Cross Country Team with Supt of Schools Dr. Giani,
Athletic Dir. Mr. McIntyre, BOE President Carol Malin and Coach
Vessichio.
Pictured are the Varsity Football Team with Supt of Schools Dr. Giani,
Athletic Dir. Mr. McIntyre, BOE President Carol Malin and Head Coach Joe
Cipp III. and Coaches Kai Watkins, Kyle Moodt and Stephen Schwicke.
February 21, 2017
February 6, 2017
Fermin Garcia, Chris Kreamer, Eduar Bonilla, and Tyrone Walker are Suffolk County Small School Champions in the 4x400 Relay with a time of 3:37
THE FOLLOWING WRESTLERS EARNED ALL- LEAGUE STATUS AT THE LEAGUE 4 WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS WEEKEND:
220 - Ben Greene, CHAMPION,
126 - Matt Doutney, SECOND PLACE,
132 - James Highsmith, SECOND PLACE,
152 - Armond Keeley, SECOND PLACE,
120 - Mike Fortunato, THIRD PLACE,
138 - Charlie Rose, THIRD PLACE
152 - Domenick Nazzaro, THIRD PLACE
170 - Kyle Thatcher, THIRD PLACE
195 - Rocky Reyes, THIRD PLACE
145 - Brian Reid, FOURTH PLACE
160 -Josh Leidig, FOUTH PLACE
Bellport Village Board Recognizes Girls Volleyball and Boys Cross Country
Mayor
Fell and the village board recognized the Bellport High School girls
volleyball and boys cross country teams for an undefeated season in
their league. Pictured is Coach Larry Auth with members of his
undefeated volleyball team. (courtesy of Long Island Advance 12/22/16)
Rick Herrmann Memorial Wrestling Tournament
On
Saturday, December 17th, Bellport High School hosted the 15th Annual
Rick Herrmann Memorial Wrestling Tournament. Eight teams from Nassau
and Suffolk County competed in this holiday classic. The Clipper Wrestling Team earned seven spots in the finals and came away with two champions. At 120 lbs. Senior Mike Fortunato of Bellport won a 10-5
decision over Edwin Cheong of Syosset. At 160 lbs. Freshman Josh
Leidig won by a convincing score of 10-3 over Dylan McCarthy of Bayport
Blue-Point. In all, Bellport earned 17 medals.
Listed below are all Bellport place finishers:
1st place - 120 - Mike Fortunato, 160 - Josh Leidig
2nd place - 126 - Matt Doutney, 152 - Domenick Nazzaro, 195 - Rocky Reyes, 220 - Ben Greene,
285 - Hermanual Saint Elin
3rd place - 160 - Randall Ulloa, 170 - Kyle Thatcher, 182 - Shakeese Byrd
4th place - 120 - Chris Heebner, 145 - Brian Reid, 152 - Ben Kusa
5th place - 152 - Armand Keeley
6th place - 126 - Bakari Spann, 132 - Ian Hampson, 138 - Charlie Rose
NYS PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION SCHOLAR ATHLETE TEAM AWARD
At the end of each sport season, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association ( NYSPHSAA) honors those teams that excel in the classroom.
A Scholar Athlete Team is a team whose GPA (from at least 75% of the roster) is greater than or equal to 90%.
The following fall varsity teams received the scholar athlete team award:
Girls' Volleyball
Girls' Tennis
Girls' Soccer
Girls' Cross Country
Boys' Cross Country
Boys' Golf
NCAA National Signing
Adam Colon and Joseph Greco were honored on Monday, November 21st in the
Bellport High School Library to sign a national letter of intent to
play division 1 baseball. Both Adam and Joe are 5 year varsity players
who anchor the strength of the 2017 team. Adam will be playing baseball
at the Citadel Military College of South Carolina and Joe will be
playing baseball at Sacred Heart University.
Bellport Graduate Arella Guirantes Named Big 12 Freshman of the Week!
Way to Go!
The
girls’ Varsity Volleyball Team finished the regular season with a 17-0
record and won a League IV Championship! The ladies take on
Patchogue-Medford on October 31st at home at 5:00pm. Should the Clippers win, they will host another home game on Wednesday, November 2nd.
The
Varsity Football Team finished the regular season with a 7-1 record and
earned a “Big Four” title. The Clippers will host a home game against
Huntington on Saturday, November 5th at 2:oopm.