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ICYMI: Northport HS Baseball Field Named For Coach John DeMartini

Check out this story from earlier in the week on Northport Patch.

Coach John DeMartini (left) addresses the crowd during the field dedication ceremony.
Coach John DeMartini (left) addresses the crowd during the field dedication ceremony. (Courtesy of Northport-East Northport Union Free School District)

NORTHPORT, NY — John "DeMar" DeMartini, a longtime coach and educator, was recently immortalized by the Northport-East Northport School Distirct, according to a release.

The Northport High School baseball field was renamed in DeMartini's honor, and the ceremony drew in dozens of current and former students, their families, district staff and administration. The celebration was held on the "John DeMartini Baseball Field."

DeMartini, who has been with the district for seven decades, received tremendous praise from his colleagues and students alike. Speakers lauded not only DeMartini's coaching abilities, but his caring and committed nature.

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