This week athletes and those involved in athletics in Suffolk were honored at the annual Section XI Nick DeCillis Awards Luncheon. Section XI wrote of the honorees that they "represent the very best of our community and continue to make Section XI proud"
Leading the way were Mike O’Brien, George Duffy, and John Stimmel who were onored by SCOPE Education Services.
Bayport's Sophia McInnes was recognized for her outstanding achievements in Track and Field. Baseball player Michael Oliveto, from Hauppauge was the recipient of the SCOPE Award. The award was accepted on his behalf by AD Dan Butler.
Douglas Annicelli, from Comsewogue was recognized by the NYSPHSAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, whileJoe Mercado, Athletic Director at Middle Country and President of SCADA, alongside Jason Lambert, AD of Smithtown Schools were both recognized for leadership and excellence.
Liam Frawley won the the Emerging Athletic Administrator Award along with Jennifer Quinn, Superintendent of Comsewogue, with AD Matt DeVincenzo. Matt received the Chapter XI Athletic Administrator of the Year Award.
Others who were recognized for their contributions included Rob Neugabauer, AD, Longwood High School; Anthony Fraser, Longwood Student-Athlete; and Michele Mensch, Longwood/Northwell Health Athletic Trainer, while Anthony was awarded the Northwell Health Scholar-Athlete Scholarship.