Bellport High School’s Unified Bowling team recently completed their first season in the Section XI Unified Bowling league. The successful season brought students together and fostered friendships and sportsmanship. The district extends its congratulations on a job well done to all the athletes.

Date Added: 4/9/2024

The South Country School District congratulates senior Giulia Gannon, who was named to Newsday’s Top 100 Long Island softball players list. She was recognized for hitting .400 with a .468 OBP, six doubles, two triples and 15 RBIs. She also scored 14 runs and stole 11 bases.

Date Added: 4/4/2024

The South Country School District Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools Antonio Santana honored high-performing winter athletes and presented them with certificates of achievement during a board meeting on March 20. Those honored included the varsity girls basketball team, who made it to the county championships; runner Ella Masem, who earned third place in the 1,000-meter state championship race; and eighth grade wrestler Camryn Howard, who took third place in the state wrestling championship in the 138-pound weight class.

Date Added: 3/29/2024

The winter sports season has wrapped up in the South Country Central School District with a number of high school athletes earning accolades. The district congratulates the following student-athletes:


Girls Track

Team: Scholar Athlete Team

All-State: Ella Masem


Boys Track

Team: Scholar Athlete Team

All-League: Arthur Henry, Raymond Kreamer, Josiah Salomon

All-County: Vincent Pitre Jr.


Girls Bowling

Team: Scholar Athlete Team

Team: Wild Card Qualifier

All-League: Morgan Thompson

All-County: Bryelle Reid


Boys Bowling

Team: Scholar Athlete Team

All-League: Connor Gronenthal


Girls Basketball

Team: County Finalist, Scholar Athlete Team

All-League: Brynn Johnsen, Roselete Micucci, Autumn Simon

Unsung Hero: Kaylee Graham

All-County: Brynn Johnsen, Autumn Simon


Boys Basketball

Team: Section XI playoffs, second round, Scholar Athlete Team

All-League: Joel Ferebee, Sean Glynn

All-Conference: Sean Glynn

Academic All-County: Michael Frankie

League III Unsung Hero: Marcine Allen-Boutwell


Wrestling

Team: League 4 champions

All-League: Henry Caceres, Justin Claero, Izaiah Green, Camryn Howard, Jason Nichols, Evan Peters, Colin Reilly, Anthony Santana, Thomas Smith, Jacob Snedeker, Hayden Tooker

All County: Izaiah Green, Camryn Howard

All-State: Camryn Howard

League 4 Coach of the Year: Charles Maragioglio


Girls Wrestling

Team: Scholar Athlete Team

All-Long Island: Caitlin Maragioglio

Date Added: 3/22/2024

For her hard work and dedication both on and off the field and court, Bellport High School senior Brynn Johnsen has been distinguished with the News 12 Scholar Athlete award.

The senior was featured on News 12 and received a $1,000 scholarship from Bethpage Federal Credit Union.

“I am honored to receive this award,” said Johnsen. “I want to thank my mentors — specifically my teachers, coaches and our athletic trainer, Gina — for constantly pushing me outside of my comfort zone to be a better student-athlete.”

Johnsen also thanked her family for instilling the importance of being a team player from a young age. “I think of my family as a team and we all work together and support each other,” she said. “If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be the person or team player I am today.” She added, “I feel so grateful to be surrounded by such a supportive family and such amazing teachers and coaches. They really are true leaders. We have a special, tight-knit community here at Bellport and I’m proud to represent it.”

Johnsen captains both the varsity lacrosse and basketball teams. She helped lead her basketball team to the county finals this past season and reached a milestone of 1,000 points in her high school basketball career.

With a goal to study athletic training in college in the fall, Johnsen has trained with her school’s athletic trainer and through the Stony Brook University sports medicine mentorship program.

Apart from the field and court, Johnsen serves as president of the student council and Athletes Helping Athletes Club and is a student representative on the Board of Education. She is also a member of the National, Math and Science honor societies and the Outdoor Club. Outside of school, she is an ocean lifeguard.

The South Country Central School District congratulates Brynn Johnsen on her impressive accomplishments.

Date Added: 3/19/2024