Athletics

Interscholastic athletics are an integral part of the educational process of the Westhampton Beach School District. Athletics should be a broadening experience in which mind - body harmony is created by striving for physical and mental excellence. Westhampton Beach's aim is to develop a competitive athletic program without losing sight of educational values such as sportsmanship, health and scholastic attainment. It is the nature of athletic competition to strive for victory. However, the number of victories is only one criterion when determining the success of a season. Guiding the team to achieve its maximum potential is the ultimate goal. To this end, the coaching staff teaches student athletes to prepare their minds and bodies and to be modest in victory and steadfast in defeat.

The Westhampton Beach Hurricanes have a high participation rate in a well-rounded program of individual and team sports. Westhampton Beach offers sports that include varsity, junior varsity and modified programs for students in grades seven through twelve. Our teams and student-athletes have distinguished themselves with winning records and championships in the Section XI, and New York State competitions. Many teams have been recognized for their combined grade-point average through the NYSPHSAA team Scholar-Athlete program.

We wish all our teams a safe and healthy season. Go Canes!

For more information about our athletics, physical education, and health programs please contact Jason Cohen, Athletic Director at (631) 288-3800 ext. 273/219.

**Gymnastics team combined with William Floyd, Eastport South Manor, Shoreham Wading River, and Center Moriches

Westhampton Beach Basketball Star Recognized

Westhampton Beach High School senior Quinn McCormack was named to Newsday's Top 100 Long Island Boys Basketball Players list. McCormack, a second-year varsity starter, earned the recognition for averaging 13 points last season.

Date Added: 12/9/2022

Fall 2022-23 Athletic Highlights/Honors

Jason Cohen, Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics for the Westhampton Beach School District proudly announces the following students, teams and coaches have received postseason recognition for their participation in the Fall sports program. A total of fifty Westhampton Beach fall student-athletes earned honors as All-State, All -Island, All-County, All-Division, All-League, All-Conference titles in their respective sports.

Scholar Team Awards
Eight Westhampton Fall Varsity teams earned the NYSPHSAA Scholar Team Award for having an average 90% or better:

Team Averages:
Boys Golf 96.57

Boys Cross Country 95.59

Girls Cross Country 96.98

Girls Tennis 97.09

Boys Volleyball 95.19

Girls Volleyball 96.17

Girls Soccer 97.26

Football 94.06

Boys Golf
Team: Section XI Team Tournament, 2nd Place; Conference IV Individual Champion; Sebonack Golf Challenge Champion

All-League: Charlie Beasley, Zach Berger and Owen Jessop

All-County: Zach Berger and Owen Jessop

All-State: Zach Berger and Owen Jessop (both will compete in the state tournament in June)

Girls Tennis
Team: Division IV League Winner (three-way tie), Top 30 All-Long Island Team

All-League: Julia Greiner, Zoe Grellet Aumont, Taylor Lagattolla and Nikki Lee

All-Conference: Ava Borruso, Shannon Killoran, Ana Way and Kylie Way

All-County: Melina Pinonzek

All-State: Matilda Buchen and Julia Stabile

Sportsmanship Award – Julia Greiner

USTA Doubles Team Sportsmanship Award: Julia Greiner and Matilda Buchen

Boys Soccer
Team: Playoff Qualifier

All-League: Chance Brindle and Lincoln O’Connell

All-Conference: Kade Murphee and Ethan Vogt

All-County: Kade Murphee

All-Academic: Amner Rosales

Girls Soccer
Team: Playoff Qualifier

All-League: Katie Baker and Lily Strebel

All-County: Sarah Gormley and Amanda Shannon

All-County, All-Academic: Emily Tully

Girls Cross-Country
All-League: Caeden Dorn, Jaimie Kelly, Oona Murphy and Gabriella Wendel

All-County: Caeden Dorn and Oona Murphy

Boys Cross-Country
Team: League Champions

NYS Class B Champion, Suffolk County Divisional Champion, NY Nike Cross-Country Champion: Maximus Haynia

All-League and All-County: Trevor Hayes and Maximus Haynia

Girls Volleyball
Team: Playoff Qualifier, 2nd round

All-League: Sydney Anastasia, Karly Pascale, Christie Stevkouski and Shannon Sweet

All-Conference: Reilly Mahon

All-County: Lauren Goss

Boys Volleyball
Team: Playoff Qualifier, 2nd round

Division Honorable Mention: Will Jankowski, Casey Sidor and Seth Terry

All-County: Declan Kerns

All-County Tournament: Declan Kerns and Casey Sidor

All-Academic: Daniel Gosnell, Declan Kerns and Gavin Vander Schaaf

Football
Team: Competed in the Suffolk County Division 3 championship game

All-Conference: Gianni Amedemo, Jordyn Brown, Sal Fracapane, Aidan McDermott, Nolan Michalowski, Brody Schaffer and Kevin Smith

All-County: Will Gambino, Noah Hebbard and Andrew Mensch

All-State: Sal Fracapane and Noah Hebbard

All-Academic: Noah Hebbard

Date Added: 12/2/2022

Westhampton Beach Athletes Commit to Colleges

During a college signing ceremony on Nov. 10, four Westhampton Beach High School senior athletes penned their names to letters of intent.

The Westhampton Beach School District extends its congratulations to the following student-athletes:

Maximus Haynia, West Point, Track
Reilly Mahon, Loyola University, Lacrosse
Morgan McEntee, Long Island University, Lacrosse
Amanda Shannon, Skidmore College, Soccer

Date Added: 11/14/2022

Two Westhampton Beach Tennis Players Earn Accolades

The Westhampton Beach School District congratulates sophomore Matilda Buchen and junior Julia Stabile for being named to Newsday’s top 30 Long Island girls tennis players list. Matilda, a singles player, was selected for helping the Hurricanes earn a spot in the Suffolk large school final in 2021 and winning a league singles title. Julia earned recognition as a 2021 Newsday All-Long Island selection after teaming with her sister to win the Suffolk County individual doubles championship. She is on a quest to win the county singles title this season.

Date Added: 10/4/2022

Top Boys Soccer Player

The Westhampton Beach School District congratulates senior Kade Murphree for being named to Newsday’s top 100 Long Island boys soccer players list. Murphree was recognized for serving as a captain of his team and moving up from defense this season to help contribute on both sides. According to his coach, Cody Hoyt, the third-year starter lends a “strong physical presence on the ground and in the air” and he’s “skilled with the ball at his feet and [has] great vision on the field.”

Date Added: 9/16/2022

Top Boys Cross Country Runners

The Westhampton Beach School District congratulates senior Max Haynia and junior Trevor Hayes for being named to Newsday’s top 25 Long Island boys cross country runners list. Haynia was recognized for being the fastest Class B runner in the state after placing seventh in 16:26.9 at the public school championships at Chenango Valley. Haynia was also second in Class B at both the Suffolk division championships and state qualifier at Sunken Meadow State Park. Hayes was named for running 16:46.33 at the Suffolk state qualifier at Sunken Meadow, and his 16:49.3 run at the state public school championships at Chenango Valley earned him 15th place in Class B.

Date Added: 9/14/2022

Top Girls Soccer Player

The Westhampton Beach School District congratulates senior Amanda Shannon, who was named to Newsday’s Top 100 Long Island Girls Soccer Players list. Shannon was recognized as a four-year starter who doesn’t shy away from taking on the opposing team’s top player. She also directs the field from the back and contributes on the offensive end as needed.

Date Added: 9/9/2022

Westhampton Beach Athletes Commit to Colleges

During a college signing ceremony on Nov. 16, 11 Westhampton Beach High School senior athletes penned their names to letters of intent.

The Westhampton Beach School District extends its congratulations to the following student-athletes:

Jake D’Agata – The University of Scranton, Lacrosse
Gavin Ehlers – Wake Forest University, Cross-Country
Mia Failla – Duquesne University, Lacrosse
Daniel Haber – Lewis University, Volleyball
Rose Hayes – Gonzaga University, Tennis
Aidan Kellachan – Endicott College, Lacrosse
Liam McMunn – Muhlenberg College, Lacrosse
Madison Mosher – West Chester University, Lacrosse
Frank Noto – Adelphi University, Baseball
Olivia Rongo – James Madison University, Lacrosse
Trinity Valenzuela – Mercy College, Soccer