HALF HOLLOW HILLS ATHLETIC NEWS

HSE Boys Tennis are Suffolk County Champions

HHH Boys Badminton are Suffolk County Champions

HHH Girls Badminton are Suffolk County Champions

SPRING 2013 PLAYOFFS

5/28 HSE Boys Tennis Long Island Championship @ Cold Spring Harbor @ 2 pm.

5/28 HSW Baseball - TBD 

NEW YORK STATE WRESTLING CHAMPION

Tyler Grimaldi is the 2013 New York State 160 lbs Wrestling Champion

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Spring Awards

HSE Awards will be held on Monday, June 3 @ 7:30 pm 

HSW Awards will be held on Tuesday, June 4 @ 7:30 pm

Fall 2013 Sports

All high school sports begin on Monday, August 26 except football which begins on Monday, August 19, 2013.

All middle school sports begin on Monday, September 9, 2013.

          Combined sports are played at the following locations:

Girl's Cross Country - High School East

JV2 Boys Soccer - High School East

Field Hockey - High School West

Girl's Gymnastics - High School East

Girl's & Boy's Swimming - Natatorium @ High School West

Boy's Volleyball - High School West

Boy's & Girl's Fencing - High School East

Boy's & Girl's Badminton - High School East

Girl's Lacrosse - High School East

Athletic Program Mission Statement

The Half Hollow Hills Central School District understands that interscholastic athletics are a significant part of the educational process. The combination of academics and athletics enhances the quality of students’ lives and expands their options for learning and personal growth. Athletics provide an educational opportunity in which students can learn essential life lessons beyond those that can be learned in an academic classroom.

The interscholastic competitive environment provides an opportunity for our participants to learn positive life skills, values and ethics in a climate that demands dedication, responsibility, self-discipline, cooperation, positive work ethic and respect for others. This program provides an opportunity for all to share their common interests, to celebrate their differences, and to appreciate physical competition as a lifelong process.

All involved in the program must show a personal commitment to the goals of the team, and make the personal sacrifices necessary in order to achieve success. Making such a commitment to excellence nurtures a sense of pride, loyalty and leadership qualities in an athlete, enabling the individual to become more resilient and better prepared to face life’s challenges. This unique experience allows students to achieve their full potential as students, athletes, and citizens.

It is the nature of athletic competition to strive for victory. However, the number of victories is only one measure of success. Ultimately, the real challenge is guiding the individual and the team to reach full potential. This is the true measure of achievement. The competitive athletic environment is one that demands respect for a full effort, and applause for those who rise to the challenge and accept the risk of defeat. Those who are successful in life are those who have learned to embrace challenge, and take personal risks. Dedication and self-sacrifice on the athletic field does not always result in victory over the opponent. However, if one strives towards reaching full potential, with a passion and perseverance, personal victories that last a lifetime are the end reward, even though the win-loss record may not always meet expectations.