Eastport-South Manor varsity athletes excelled on every stage during the fall 2025 season, celebrating major postseason victories while continuing to uphold strong academic achievement.
In total, 154 varsity athletes earned Scholar-Athlete recognition, and all 11 teams were named Scholar-Athlete Teams by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. Five teams advanced to Section XI postseason contests, helping the district achieve three County Championships, one Long Island Finalist, 22 All-County athletes, five All-Long Island athletes, nine All-State athletes and one Federation Finalist.
“We are extremely proud of our Fall 2025 champions for everything they accomplished this season,” said Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics Patrick Hayes. “Championships don’t happen by accident, they are earned.”
Girls varsity soccer was both a Scholar-Athlete Team and Section XI playoff qualifier, led by Layla Bloxon (All-County, All-State), Sophia Colavito (All-County), Gianna Da Cunha (All-League), Maeve Gayer (All-County, All-Long Island, All-State), Ava Golden (All-League), Juliana Hille (All-League) and Sabrina Pelo (All-League).
Boys varsity soccer also earned Scholar-Athlete Team status with Jameson Ackley recognized as All-Academic, Felipe Alarcón named All-League and Antonio Poggi earning All-Conference honors.
Girls volleyball was a Scholar-Athlete Team featuring Madyson DesLauriers (All-League) and Madeline Litchhult (All-League).
Boys volleyball enjoyed one of the school’s strongest seasons, earning the No. 1 playoff seed, Division Championship, Section XI Championship and reaching the NYSPHSAA Division II Final. The team’s honors included Tyler Betner (All-Division Honorable Mention), Tyler Bottcher (All-County, All-Long Island, All-State), Jack Cain (All-County, All-Long Island, All-State), Andrew Dragos (All-County, All-Long Island, All-State), Mason Gatchalian (All-Division), Memphis Lanier (All-County), Andrew Santangelo (All-Division), C.J. Spatz (All-Division Honorable Mention), Mikey Spitzner (All-Division) and James Talamini (All-County).
Girls field hockey captured Division II and Section XI Class B championships and finished as a Long Island Championship finalist with a 14-2 record. Standout athletes included Ella Dragonette (All-Classification), Madison Heaney (All-County), Sarah Langdon (All-Classification), Natalie Longo (All-Academic), Cait Masera (Honorable Mention All-County), Molly McGuire (All-State, All-Long Island 2nd Team), Katelynn Murtha (All-State, All-Long Island 2nd Team), Taylor Murtha (All-Long Island, All-State), Angelina Pulcrano (Unsung Hero), Lexi Quiery (Honorable Mention All-County), Kate Valenti (All-County) and Lauren Valenti (All-County).
Girls cross-country earned Scholar-Athlete Team recognition behind Maddie Laezza (All-Division, All-County, All-State), who was Suffolk County Champion, placed second at the NYS race, third in the Federation meet and finished 29th nationally at Nike Nationals in Oregon. Mya Quinn was also named All-Division.
Boys cross-country captured Division and Section XI Class B championships under Coach of the Year Brian Methven. Timothy Dodd earned All-League honors, while Blake Fiori, Matthew Keller, David Metz, Jack Mikula and Sam Zvolensky were named All-League and All-County.
Gameday cheer was recognized as a Scholar-Athlete Team with Jillian Gmelch earning All-County and All-Classification honors, and Matthew Lukas named Academic All-County.
Girls tennis was also a Scholar-Athlete Team, featuring Makena Wood (All-League) and Julia Ver Straten (All-League).
Boys golf earned Scholar-Athlete Team status with Daniel Brown, Zackery Coach, Tyler Ellis, Brody Maniaci and Hudson Tucci all named All-League.
Football rounded out the fall season as a Scholar-Athlete Team with Zachary Alfonso (All-Division 2nd Team), Nolan Douglas (All-Division 1st Team), Max Ferraro (All-County, All-State), Collin Fessel (All-Division 2nd Team), Joey Hershey (All-Division 1st Team), Cole Klein (All-Division 2nd Team) and Tommy Powers (All-Division 1st Team).