SMITHTOWN, NY — Teachers from Smithtown High School East and High School West joined forces for a good cause on Nov. 10, competing in the district's first East vs. West Pickleball Tournament for Charity at The Picklr in Centereach.
Organized by the two schools' Interact Clubs, the inaugural tournament brought together 32 teachers across more than 16 teams for an afternoon of friendly competition and community spirit.
Participants were divided into two divisions, D1 and D2, based on skill level. Each team played at least four games before advancing to the playoffs.
George Alamis of Smithtown High School East and Joseph Petre of Dogwood Elementary School captured first place in Division 1. The pair selected the West Islip Breast Cancer Society as the recipient of their charitable winnings.
In Division 2, Michael Comechero and Danielle Bambola of Mt. Pleasant Elementary School claimed the championship. The duo chose Ronald McDonald House as the beneficiary of their winnings.
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