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Jason Cohen, Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics
Phone: 631-288-3800

Caroline M. Hiltveit, Senior Office Assistant
Phone: 631-288-3800 ext 273

 

Interscholastic athletics are an integral part of the educational process of the Westhampton Beach School District. Athletics should be a broadening experience in which mind - body harmony is created by striving for physical and mental excellence. Westhampton Beach's aim is to develop a competitive athletic program without losing sight of educational values such as sportsmanship, health and scholastic attainment. It is the nature of athletic competition to strive for victory. However, the number of victories is only one criterion when determining the success of a season. Guiding the team to achieve its maximum potential is the ultimate goal. To this end, the coaching staff teaches student athletes to prepare their minds and bodies and to be modest in victory and steadfast in defeat.

The Westhampton Beach Hurricanes have a high participation rate in a well-rounded program of individual and team sports. Westhampton Beach offers sports that include varsity, junior varsity and modified programs for students in grades seven through twelve. Our teams and student-athletes have distinguished themselves with winning records and championships in the Section XI, and New York State competitions. Many teams have been recognized for their combined grade-point average through the NYSPHSAA team Scholar-Athlete program.

We wish all our teams a safe and healthy season. Go Canes!

For more information about our athletics, physical education, and health programs please contact Jason Cohen, Athletic Director at (631) 288-3800 ext. 273/219.

Athletics Teams
High School       Middle School - Grades 7-8
Baseball   Baseball 
Basketball   Basketball
Cheerleading   Cross Country
Cross Country   Football
Football   Lacrosse
Golf   Soccer
Gymnastics**   Softball 
Girls Swim (Individual)   Tennis
Boys Swim (Individual)   Track
Lacrosse   Volleyball 
Soccer   Wrestling
Softball    
Tennis    
Track    
Volleyball    
Wrestling    

 

**Gymnastics team combined with William Floyd, Eastport South Manor, Shoreham Wading River, and Center Moriches 

Athletic News

Westhampton Beach senior football player named member of the Golden Eleven team

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Westhampton Beach High School senior Finn Drake was named to the National Football Foundation Golden Eleven team at the Suffolk County Chapter’s annual Scholar Athlete Awards Brunch, held April 27 at the Melville Marriott. This recognition marked Drake as one of the county’s top 11 football scholar-athletes.

“Being named to the Golden Eleven team is a huge honor,” said Drake. “It has shown that all my hard work paid off, both on and off the field. It’s also shown the importance of being not only a good athlete, but also a strong student and leader. It feels great to be recognized for both my athletic and academic successes.”

Drake has played football since the second grade and has played in various positions, from quarterback to wide receiver, linebacker and defense, to help maximize the success of any team he played on. For his efforts, he earned Team MVP and All-County honors for football in his senior year. He also holds an All-County Honorable Mention title for lacrosse.

When not on the field, Drake, an AP Scholar with Honor, volunteers for local PAL sports teams and hospice. He also serves as a representative for the Thomas Cutinella Organ Donation Foundation.

He will be attending Manhattan University in the fall, where he will study finance and play lacrosse.

Date Added: 5/7/2025

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Top Boys Golfers

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The Westhampton Beach School District congratulates senior Owen Jessop and junior Zach Berger for being named to Newsday’s Top 10 Long Island Boys Golfers list. Owen was recognized as a Suffolk County individual runner-up with a two-day score of 3-over-par 149. Zach earned recognition for being crowned the Suffolk County individual champion after he carded a two-day score of 6-under-par 140.

Date Added: 4/16/2025

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Track Star Recognized

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The Westhampton Beach School District congratulates senior Lily Strebel on being named to Newsday’s Top 50 Long Island Girls Track and Field Athletes. Lily, who has committed to run at Richmond University, was recognized for being ranked fifth in the state during the 2024 indoor season. She ran a 4:34.4 in the 1,500-meter, beating her outdoor 1,500-meter time of 4:35.3. She was also 11th in the state last spring after running 9:52.05 in the 3,000-meter.

Date Added: 4/15/2025

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Top 100 Softball Players

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The Westhampton Beach School District congratulates juniors Katie Burke and Addison Celi on being named to Newsday’s Top 100 Long Island Softball Players list. Burke was named for hitting .436, with nine doubles, four home runs, 35 RBIs and 31 runs last season, and Celi was recognized for striking out 229 batters and holding opposing hitters to a .116 batting average. She also batted a .530 with two homers, 18 RBIs and 25 runs.

Date Added: 4/7/2025

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Westhampton Beach Boys LAX Player Named Top Player

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The Westhampton Beach School District congratulates senior Finn Drake for being named to Newsday’s Top 100 Long Island Boys Lacrosse Players list. Finn earned the recognition for posting 34 goals and 25 assists last spring.

Date Added: 4/4/2025

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