Girls Winter Track Team Competes in Suffolk League II Championships
Connetquot’s girls winter track team competed in the Jan. 8 Suffolk
League II Championship Winter Track meet at Suffolk Community College in
Brentwood and finished at an impressive fourth place in the 10-team
event. Coach Jim Crowley was pleased with the team’s poise and
performance in this year’s championships.
This year’s Senior Night celebration will take place on Wednesday, Feb.
12. Congratulations to all the girls, especially to the seniors for
their leadership and commitment this season.
Boys Swim Team Improves to 6-1 with Brentwood Win
On Jan. 17, The Connetquot/East Islip High Schools swim and dive team
celebrated “Senior Night” with an impressive 88-76 win over visiting
Brentwood. Coach Alex Scichilone was pleased with the team’s effort and
celebrated the win and his seniors along with supportive family and
friends.
Christian Ortiz won the 200-yard IM in 2:10.07, James Llewellyn won the
100-yard Fly in 57:05 and the team of John Stanzione, James Llewellyn,
Nick Spameni and Nick Russel won the 200-freestyle relay in 1:33.10 for
Connetquot. T-Birds are now 6-1 in Suffolk’s League I.
Boys Basketball Continues Their Efforts to Rebuild
Connetquot High School boys basketball coach Andrew Clair and his
T-Birds continue to work hard but are struggling during this rebuilding
year. The locals took on crosstown competitor Commack High School on
January 17th but fell short by a score of 76-40. The T-Birds fall to
1-6 in Suffolk League II.
Senior forward Dylan Waring led the home team with 14 points, including
two 3-point baskets. Junior forward Aidan Orgonas scored 10, including
two 3-pointers. Junior Tyler Youmans led the T-Birds in rebounding and
defense in the lane. The Connetquot community will celebrate its
seniors, at home, on Thursday, Feb. 6 against neighboring Sachem North
High School.