At their business meeting in December, the Babylon Board of Education recognized the District’s fall athletes in light of their historic season. Members of boys and girls varsity soccer, cross country and gymnastics teams were honored for their success and dedication in their respective sports.
This fall season saw Babylon’s varsity cheer team become Suffolk County Champions and qualified for the NYSPHSAA State Championships. Individuals from the girls and boys varsity cross country teams: Kayla Hayes, Cassidy Hayes and Noah Norinder, qualified for the NYSPHSAA State Championships and team member Kayla Hayes was crowned Suffolk County Champion. Gymnast Makayla Turpo-Barbero was named a NYSPHSAA state alternate and is eligible to compete in the NYSPHSAA State Championships in the spring. The Babylon boys varsity soccer team won the Suffolk County Championship for the fourth consecutive year.
Last but not least, the members of the Babylon girls varsity soccer team had a historic season, becoming not only Suffolk County Champions, Long Island Champions, and NYSPHSAA Southeast Regional Champions before finishing as NYSPHSAA State-Finalists.
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“These high school athletes have shown true talent and dedication to their sports—the proof is in their success,” said Babylon Athletic Director Michael DeJoseph. “A special thanks also goes out to our parents in the District, Board of Education, and high school building staff who provided the resources to make it all happen.”
For more information about the Babylon Union Free School District, please visit the District’s website at www.babylon.k12.ny.us. Exciting activities happening throughout the District and programs celebrating student achievement can also be found on the District’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/babylonschooldistrict/.
