Pat-Med High's 'Stick it to Cancer' Floor Hockey Tournament a Huge Success

The Patchogue-Medford High School “Stick it to Cancer” floor hockey tournament took place on Sunday, March 29.

Sixteen student teams competed for the “Raider cup” in a five-hour tournament. The championship went to the “Ugly Pucklings” who won in double overtime against the “Lumber Jacks.” In a feature game, a team of high school teachers (the Evil Empire) won bragging rights after beating an administration team (The A-Team), led by high school principal Randy Rusielewicz in a 1-0 victory. A great time was had by all.

High school teacher and coordinator of the event, Angela D’Amico, said that the tournament, a fundraiser, was a huge success and raised just over $4,000 for senior scholarships, Stony Brook’s “Sunrise Fund” and to aid two students in need.

The honoree of the event was 2014 graduate George Sprague who recently won his battle against Hodgkins Lymphoma. George was presented with a plaque that reads, “ I STUCK it to cancer!” and a $1,000 gift card.

Photos by Angela D’Amico

Photo 1: Ugly Pucklings - winning team

Photo 2: Faculty volunteers

Photo 3: Administration team

Photo 4: Faculty team

Photo 5: Honoree George Sprague w/ Lexi Panucci