Suffolk County Team Of The Week: Huntington’s Big Week Continues, Whitman Flag Football Surges Into Playoffs

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Huntington’s spring teams continued stacking statement performances this week, while Walt Whitman flag football punched its ticket to the postseason and West Islip celebrated another group of college-bound athletes.

Huntington Baseball Rallies On Senior Day

Huntington varsity baseball honored four seniors before mounting a dramatic comeback victory over league rival Centereach on Senior Day.

The Blue Devils recognized captains Henry Gerberg and Presley Moss along with teammates Luca Terrado and Matthew James during a pregame ceremony with parents and family members before Huntington rallied for an 8-5 win.

Head coach John Romano continued a longtime tradition before first pitch, inviting fathers to throw one final strike to their sons.

“To represent a full circle moment of all the hard work these seniors have put in throughout their career and also to say thank you to the parents for everything they have done throughout their baseball career dating back to little league,” Romano said.

Huntington struck first when Jesse Blohm doubled down the left field line in the opening inning. Moss dominated early, striking out 10 of the first 13 batters he faced.

After Centereach took a 4-2 lead in the fifth inning, the Blue Devils exploded for six runs in the sixth to take control. James delivered the biggest hit of the inning with a two-run single.

Moss finished with 13 strikeouts over 6.2 innings before Gerberg came in to record the final out and secure the save.

Huntington collected 11 hits in the win, with Moss, Joey Perotti and Gabe MacManus each reaching base multiple times.

Huntington Girls Lacrosse Defeats State-Ranked Ward Melville

Huntington girls lacrosse delivered one of its biggest wins of the season with a commanding 9-3 victory over state-ranked Ward Melville at Alumni Field.

Bridget Callery scored three goals as the Blue Devils overwhelmed the Patriots defensively and continued climbing the New York State rankings.

The game was tightly contested early before Huntington erupted for four unanswered second-quarter goals to take a 7-2 halftime lead.

Callery was backed by another balanced offensive effort from Grace Gordon, Ava Bencivenga, Valentina Puccio, Olivia Puccio and Ava McDonald.

Goalie Juliet Johnson starred again in net with nine saves while Huntington’s defense shut down one of Suffolk County’s most dangerous offenses.

The victory pushed Huntington to No. 8 in the New York State Sportswriters Association Class A rankings.

The Blue Devils also recently defeated New Jersey powerhouse Ridgewood, ranked No. 11 nationally among public schools, on a late goal from Valentina Puccio in a 7-6 thriller.

Huntington Flag Football Continues Building Momentum

The Huntington varsity flag football team closed another competitive spring season while continuing to establish itself as a rising program in Suffolk County.

The Blue Devils finished with five wins — a program best — while competing in several close games throughout the season.

Isabelle Colato led Huntington with seven interceptions, while Bella Duke scored eight touchdowns and finished with more than 300 receiving yards.

Timeyah Hardge recorded 89 flag pulls and an interception with two touchdowns, while quarterback Khi Casey accounted for more than 300 yards and 10 touchdowns.

“Every starter returns next season,” head coach Malcolm Eugene said. “This is a young, tough, hardworking team that is looking to improve.”

Eugene said Huntington plans to continue building the program through offseason leagues, clinics and expanded opportunities for middle school athletes.

Walt Whitman Flag Football Heads To Playoffs

Walt Whitman flag football is heading into the postseason with momentum after a dominant 27-0 victory over Middle Country on May 12.

The Wildcats finished the regular season 9-3 and earned a top-10 ranking on Long Island heading into the playoffs.

Nevin Letren led the finale with 107 rushing yards, a rushing touchdown, a receiving touchdown, an interception and 11 flag pulls.

Quarterback Hanna Borysowski completed 12 of 18 passes for 61 yards with two touchdowns and three one-point conversion throws.

Paige Hiller, Avery Hiller, Madi Richter, Makiyla Hubbard and Lexxie Blain also delivered major contributions in the victory.

“They’re a great group,” head coach Ralph Milazzo said. “We’ve grown a lot since the beginning of the season.”

Whitman entered the playoffs ranked No. 5 and will face William Floyd in the opening round.

West Islip Announces More College Commitments

West Islip High School announced five additional student-athletes from the Class of 2026 who will continue competing at the collegiate level.

Those commitments included:

• Caitlin McNamee — Merrimack College (ice hockey)
• Peyton Bianca — Bridgeport University (lacrosse)
• Jovan Brewster — St. Joseph’s University (basketball)
• William DeWitt — Hamilton College (swimming)

Michael Hazelton — Wesleyan University (lacrosse)

District officials said the commitments reflect the dedication, leadership and perseverance demonstrated by the student-athletes throughout their high school careers.

Combined with previous commitments announced earlier in the school year, 22 West Islip student-athletes from the Class of 2026 have now committed to continue athletics in college.

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