Braves Hit the Road But Return Next Week for Homecoming Celebration

On Sunday, the weather was sunny and crisp and all of the teams were playing away games. There were some amazing plays in the games – plays so great, that you can’t make this stuff up. Here’s what happened.

Syosset Baseball Association Announces Annual Awards Dinner

Syosset Baseball Association recently announced that its Annual Awards Dinner will be held on Monday, November 2, at The Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.

Awards will be given to the 2009 Intramural teams in the A Division through Major League Divisions as well as summer and fall travel.

Jericho High School Receives School of Distinction Award

New York State Public High School Athletic Association President Patrick Pizzarelli presents Nancy Sammis, the Jericho Curriculum Associate for Health, Physical Education and Athletics, with the NYSPHSAA 2008-2009 “School of Distinction” Award. Jericho qualified for this prestigious award after 100 percent of all varsity teams during the 2008-2009 school year were declared Scholar/Athlete Teams with academic averages above 90 percent. Only 13 high schools in New York State qualified for this prestigious award for the 2008-2009 school year. This is the fifth year in a row that Jericho has been designated a “School of Distinction,” one of only two high schools in the state to achieve this honor.

The Braves Give It Their All in the Hot Sun

On Sunday, October 4, in the sun and heat, our teams once again came out and played outstanding football. Each team gave a thrilling performance and the fans couldn’t get enough. Here’s what happened:

Wet Weather Doesn’t Slow the Syosset Braves Down

It was a rainy day, but the Braves didn’t let that dampen their spirits. We had some serious competition again this week, but we played well across the board. The 6-year-old team will be playing on Wednesday this week, and will be reported on next week. Here’s how everyone else did:

News From the JAA: October 2, 2009

JAA Travel Basketball Tryouts

All tryouts will take place at the Seaman Elementary School and both tryout days for each grade are mandatory. There is a $10 tryout fee that will be collected at the first tryout (please arrive 15 minutes early to register and fill out necessary form). Tryouts are a drop-off, so please just send your child with a drink and be there five minutes before it ends to pick them up.

Syosset Youth Football Seniors Score Big This Week

It was the second week of the season for the Syosset Youth Football and Cheerleading League and all of our teams had a bye this week, due to the holidays, except the seniors. This was the seniors’ first home game this year and they did an amazing job.

The Syosset senior team scored a big 20 to 6 win over the Roosevelt Roughriders. Tight end Ian Greene caught two touchdown passes from quarterback Sean Cerrone. Cerrone also hooked up with Gregory Galligan for the Braves’ third touchdown. Galligan kicked in the extra point for the Braves’ additional two points.

News From the JAA: September 25, 2009

JAA Travel Basketball Tryouts

All tryouts will take place at the Seaman Elementary School and both tryout days for each grade are mandatory. There is a $10 tryout fee that will be collected at the first tryout (please arrive 15 minutes early to register and fill out necessary form). Tryouts are a drop-off, so please just send your child with a drink and be there five minutes before it ends to pick them up.

JAA Intramural Basketball is mandatory for travel players in grades 4, 5 and 6.

JAA Travel Basketball Tryouts

All tryouts will take place at the Seaman Elementary School and both tryout days for each grade are mandatory. There is a $10 tryout fee that will be collected at the first tryout (please arrive 15 minutes early to register and fill out necessary form). Tryouts are a drop-off, so please just send your child with a drink and be there five minutes before it ends to pick them up.

Season Openers for Syosset Youth Football and Cheerleading League

The Syosset Youth Football and Cheerleading League had its season opening games this past weekend. Although they made a strong showing, they were up against some pretty tough competition.