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.

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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. 

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Pictured are the Boys Cross Country Team with Supt of Schools Dr. Giani, Athletic Dir. Mr. McIntyre, BOE President Carol Malin and Coach Vessichio.

 

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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.



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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.