Athletic News
Congratulations Again
Westbury Track Class AA Champions!
Once again, the Westbury High
School Boys Track Team and Girls Track Team performed exceptionally well at the
Nassau County Class AA championships at Mitchell Field complex on Tuesday, May
26 and Wednesday, May 26. And once again, the boysare Class AA Champions.
And, the girls did very well also, with 3rd place. Congratulations to these
outstanding student-athletes on winning multiple championships and consistently
making Westbury so proud!
“Eric Banks (WESTBURY 2009) sets college relay record for SUNY CORTLANDT 4x400 Relay Sets School Record at Cornell Invitational
ITHACA, N.Y. – The 4x400-meter relay team of freshman Eric Banks (Westbury), sophomore Zak Farnham-Haskell (Essex Junction, VT/Essex), junior Phill Wiltshire (Vestal) and junior Gino Bisceglia (Norwood/Norwood-Norfolk) broke a school record and provisionally qualified for the NCAA Div. III Championships with its performance at the Cornell University Outdoor Invitational.
The relay finished first in 3:14.20, breaking the previous school record of 3:14.56 set by Bisceglia, Adam Groesbeck, J.J. Riese and Matt Bieringer in 2008.”
“Westbury High School Alumni Football Players Reunite on SUNY Maritime Football Team”
“Suny Maritime, a Division III school, participates in the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC). ChrisRichard JeanBaptiste (Westbury High School 2009) and Keith Barnes (Westbury High School 2006) are both currently attending SUNY Maritime and playing on this college’s football team. ChrisRichard (6’0, 275lbs, Freshman) saw duty at defensive tackle. He has been improving his strength through the “Bigger, Faster, Stronger” program at SUNY Maritime. His bench press maximum was 405lbs and his squat maximum was 545lbs. ChrisRichard is also working on lowering his time on the 40 yard dash through intensive spring practices and summer offseason work outs. He has selected International Transportation and Trade as his academic major. Keith Barnes (6’0, 240lbs, Sophomore) started everyone of the season’s 10 games at linebacker. Keith led the team in tackles (77 tackles and 8 tackles for a loss) and was awarded “Defensive MVP for Maritime Football”. He was selected as an “EFFC Second Team All Conference Linebacker”. He is the first player in Maritime history to win the ECFC “Defensive Player of the Week”. He tackles total placed him in the top 25 in NCAA III. Keith is majoring in International Transportation and Trade. In 2009, over 100 companies from business, engineering, maritime, and government industries flocked to recruit students on the SUNY Maritime College campus. The average starting salary for the undergraduate Class of 2009 was $62,600. Westbury is extremely proud of these two home grown stars and wishes them great success."
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Marlene Ricketts, #1 in Triple Jump in U.S., Earns Full Scholarship to
Penn State
Marlene Ricketts, the number one
track athlete in the U.S. in Triple Jump, a student at Westbury High School,
signed her letter of intent in acceptance of a full track scholarship to Penn
State University, on the morning of Monday, May 17. The signing ceremony took
place at Westbury High School, where Marlene was surrounded by her proud
parents, coaches, guidance counselors, administrators, and fellow track team
members. Marlene earned the number one spot in the U.S. in Triple Jump when she
jumped 42 feet 4 inches at the St. Anthony’s Invitational Track Meet on May 1.
The event was covered by Armory Track, a national track and field network
(armorytrack.com). The article can be viewed by copying and pasting the
following link into your browser. http://ny.milesplit.us/articles/43013
Ricketts
is an all-around outstanding athlete and student whose accomplishments include:
Track and Field: County Champion 2006-2010, State Championship: 2006-2010,
Nationals: 2009, MVP Award: 2006-2009, Meet Record Holder Five Times:
2007-2009, Nation Leader: 2010. She has also earned the Scholar Athlete Award
and MVP Award for Basketball in 2008, as well as the MVP Award for Volleyball
in 2009. Her academic achievements included Academic Honor Roll 2007-2010 and
Student of the Year History Award 2009.
Asked
how she felt about signing her full scholarship to Penn State University, a
Division 1 college, Marlene responded, “The hard work paid off. I practiced
every day. If practice ended at 5:30, I was there until 6:30, and I ended up
getting to go to my number one college choice – Penn State.” Asked about her
hopes for the future, Marlene responded, “I hope to do well academically as
well as athletically at Penn State.” She added that she would like to thank
everyone who has supported her, including her parents, coaches, and guidance
counselors.
Marlene Ricketts signing her letter of intent for a full
track scholarship to Penn State University, surrounded by parents, coaches,
guidance counselors and administrators.
Westbury Varsity Baseball Completes Series Sweep
During the week of April 26th, 2010, the Westbury Baseball Team completed a two game sweep of league opponent Sewanhaka. In Game 1, Sophomore Billy Casseus threw a complete game 7 innings, to lead the 7-2 victory. During the process he allowed only 5 hits, striking out 9 batters while only surrendering 1 earned run. The offensive support came from Ralph Davis who went 3-4 with a 3-run home run in the second inning and a 2-run double in the sixth inning. Brandon Mapp was also a key contributor going 3-5 with a double and scoring 2 runs.
Game 2 took place at Westbury and marked the final home game at the long time High School field which will be moved next year due to construction at the high school. It was a special day for the seniors and they were all instrumental to the 7-3 win. Senior left handed pitcher Nick Arevalo was on the mound and matched teammate Casseus with a complete game of his own, also allowing only 5 hits and striking out 9. Senior second baseman, T.K. Potter went 3-4 with 2 runs, a triple, an RBI and a stolen base out of the leadoff spot to lead the offensive attack. With the game tied at 3 in the sixth inning senior first baseman Trey Mujica made two picks on balls in the dirt to end a potential rally by Sewanhaka. In the bottom of the sixth senior Designated Hitter Serge St. Preux hit what would prove to be the game winning RBI double to left-center field, scoring Carlos Viquez from first base. Ralph Davis added 2 more insurance runs with a 2-run single to finish off the sweep. Westbury has three series remaining with Lawrence, Elmont and Roosevelt as they push for their first winning season in over a decade.”
The Westbury Boys Varsity Basketball Team has WON the Division A Boys Basketball Long Island Championship. The team travels to Glens Fall on Saturday for the NYS championship
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“Westbury Varsity Boys Track Team Win Nassau County Title (Class B)
Congratulations to the 2009/2010 Westbury Boys Winter Track Team winning their 3rd Consecutive County Championship on 2/8/10. Westbury Junior, Owen Skeete, was the evening's brightest star winning the 3200M (9:59.59), 1000M (2:42.14), and 1600M (4:37.37) events. This was perhaps the first time any runner in Nassau County has won these 3 distance races at the County Meet. In addition, Darnelle Mickens won the 55M (6.76) and 300M (36.70). Congratulations to the entire team and their coaches Donald Ross and Darin Harrison for a great victory. “
The Westbury Boys Varsity Basketball team has advanced to the semi finals on 2/26/10 8:00PM vs. Southside at HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY. Admission is $6.00”
CLASS "A" Boys Basketball
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“The Westbury Varsity Boys Track 4 x 400 relay Team took home second place medals at the 103rd annual Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden on January 29, 2010."
The field of teams in this race included: Brentwood, Freeport, MacArthur, North Babylon, and Half Hollow Hills West who had a 3:31.61 first place time that edged out Westbury who finished with a 3:32.58 time. Former Westbury Track Star Alan Nimblette competed for SUNY Albany in the Mens 4 X 400 later in the evening. The track at Madison Square has four lanes and has banked curves at each turn. It was an exciting race that featured Westbury anchor runner Darnel Mickens closing in on Half Hollow Hills West rapidly during the last lap. Westbury’s next competition will be the Conference Championships that will be held at St. Anthony’s on February 3, 2010 at 6:30PM.”
“Westbury Wins Millrose Trials 4x400M Relay"
Congratulations on the Westbury Boys Track winning the 4x400M Relay for Section VIII at the Millrose Trials. The relay team consisted of Jair Edwards, Wayne Stewart, Rani Nimblette & Darnelle Mickens. Westbury ran a very good time of 3:25.62 while edging out Freeport at the finish line. Westbury & Freeport look again to challenge each other at the Millrose Games being held at Madison Square Garden Friday, 1/29/10. Come out and support”!
"Westbury Girls Varsity Soccer Wins Two In a Row"
9/26/09 Hempstead 0 @Westbury 3
Goals #1 & #2 scored by Ritzi Contreras (12th grade)
Goal #3 scored by Jennifer Bonilla (10th grade—first goal of her varsity career)
Westbury Goalies: 1st half: Laura Sanchez / 2nd half: Joana Vanegas
During this game, I started to see the girls working as one and using one another to their benefit. Drills and techniques learned during practice shined throughout this game. Communication, teamwork and skill could be found within in each player.
10/1/09 Westbury 5 @ Roosevelt 0
Goals #1, #2, #3, #5 scored by Ritzi Contreras
Goal #4 scored by Maribel Vanegas
Westbury Goalies: Laura Sanchez (9th grade)
Goal #3 was a highlight: Penalty kick taken by Suleyma Argueta (10th grade). Suleyma had a beautiful shot over the “wall” of girls created for as a defensive tactic. From there, Ritzi Contreras carried the ball into the net by heading it in which made the score 3-0 at that point. Although a very physical game, the girls kept their focus and never forgot about sportsmanship. This further illustrated why the team won the team sportsmanship award last season.
Meet the Captains
Ritzi Contreras (12th grade) Ritzi was chosen as captain this year due to her dedication and love for soccer. Ritzi is at every practice and is continuously giving 110%. She responded to this role and its responsibilities by coming forward with positive motivation and tips for her teammates.
Shante Bethea (11th grade) Shante was chosen as a captain this year for her strong leadership skills. She is not afraid to step forward and get her team in line. Also, Shante only joined the team last year, and has shown nothing but dedication since. Dispite an injury to her knee last year, Shante has pushed forward and continues to grow each day.
Laura Barthelemy (11th grade) Laura was chosen as a captain this year for her continuous dedication to the team. Laura steps up to the plate to take on everyday responsibilities of the team. She also speaks to her teammates to keep them motivated and keep their spirits up when the game is getting tough. Laura has been called a “track star” in the past, but as the seasons go on, I find that she is using her speed to execute plays on the soccer field and has earned the name “soccer star” as well.
Coach's Insight
The girls have a real drive this season. Besides the growing number of girls coming out for the team, I have noticed that they really want to learn more about the sport and are willing to put more time into practicing when needed. Being with this program for two years now, I only see it moving up from here. If the girls keep showing the dedication that they have been this year, it will only lead to more victories in the future!
"Westbury Boys Varsity Basketball Team Wins 2009 Summer League Championship"
Baldwin was all ready to go, but the Westbury bench was short a person. Their Assistant Coach,
Aaron Howell, was nowhere to be seen 30 seconds before tip....
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"NASSAU COUNTY TRACK COACHES ASSOCIATION MEET IS AT WESTBURY HIGH SCHOOL Saturday April 25, 2009 9:00AM-4:00PM: This will be the third year in a row Westbury will be hosting this prestigious meet which attracts over 50 schools and 1500 competitors. The steeple chase and pole vault are some of the featured events. This will also be an opportunity to watch the Westbury Boys relay team in action. Members of this squad led Westbury to a Winter County Track Championship. All food concessions will benefit Westbury UFSD organizations."
"The Westbury Varsity Boys Winter Track team were Conference Champions and Nassau County Champions for the 2008-2009 Indoor track season. At the Nassau County Track Coaches Association dinner the team was also honored with the "Sportsmanship Award" for this season. The team will be recognized at the April 29, 2009 Board of Education Meeting for these achievements. Congratulations to the coaches and the team on an outstanding season, both athletically and for demonstrating exemplary sportsmanship throughout the season."
REID-ROBESON BASKETBALL CLASSIC AT WESTBURY HIGH SCHOOL SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2009
12:00 PM GIRLS VARSITY vs. MANHASSET
2:00 PM BOYS JV vs. LONG BEACH
4:00 PM BOYS VARSITY vs. LONG BEACH
Athletic and academic achievers will be on display at Long Island’s Westbury High School Saturday, February 7. The event is the annual Reid-Robeson Basketball Classic, starting at noon. The annual classic is sponsored by the athletic uniforms retailer South Shore Outdoor.
One player from each team will be honored before each game for academic achievement. It’s been part of the event since the inaugural more than two decades ago.
Admission is $5. Proceeds support a college scholarship fund for a graduating Westbury High School senior in the name of Martin S. Reid, the creator of the Reid-Robeson games. Reid, former Westbury boy’s basketball coach and assistant principal, created the event in 1986 as the Paul Robeson Games. He had in his mind a concept of “the ultimate body and the ultimate mind.”
Reid’s model was Paul B. Robeson, the actor, singer, scholar and athlete. Before his performing days, Robeson excelled in football, basketball, track and field and boxing. He was a valedictorian of his class at Rutgers University in New Jersey and received his law degree from the Columbia University. The entertainer and activist died in January 1976, and the first Robeson Classic coincided with the 10th anniversary of his death.
Reid, a 1969 graduate of Westbury High, earned his bachelor of arts from SUNY Oswego and received a master’s in school administration. A secondary-school English teacher, Reid was appointed acting assistant principal at Westbury in 1985 and got the post permanently in 1988. He became the varsity boy’s basketball coach in 1979, leading the squad to a 1985 state title as well as numerous league championships and playoff berths. He died in 1993, and his name was added to the Robeson Classic in 1994.
Westbury boys win 2008 Chaminade Christmas Tournament
Congratulations to the Westbury boys varsity basketball team for its victory over the previously undefeated and top-ranked Chaminade High School during the annual Chaminade Christmas Tournament. Four teams (Manhasset, Half Hollow Hills, Chaminade and Westbury) were battling for the championship.
In the first round, Westbury defeated Manhasset 67 to 46. The Green Dragons broke open a close game when they exploded for a 25 to 12 fourth quarter. Paris Abrams hit all four of his 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and Josh Core added 13 points and 8 rebounds.
In the championship game, Westbury played its best basketball to defeat the #1 ranked team on Long Island. The Dragons steadily pulled away with their quickness and depth, and consistently came up with clutch baskets every time Chaminade mounted a rally. Westbury lead 36 to 28 at the half. In the third quarter a 3-pointer by Lamard Herron and a put-back by Josh Core increased the lead to 16 points, but Chaminade answered with a big run to cut the lead to 4 points with five minutes remaining. Brian Hailey hit a beautiful spinning move in the post to increase the lead to 6 but Chaminade fought back again, cutting the lead to 2 with just two minutes left. The Westbury players kept their composure and a steal by Tyrece Redd pushed the lead back up to 6. A Chaminade 3-pointer cut the lead to 3 with less than 30 seconds left, but two free throws by Lamard Herron iced the game. Herron finished with 18 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and was named the tournament MVP. Paris Abrams added 13 points and was named all-tournament.
"This is the first time we've beaten Chaminade in my 20 years at Westbury," said Coach Dave Graff. "The Green Dragons are now 5 and 1 and are looking forward to a successful season."
Westbury High School hosts the Nassau County Spring Track Championships
Westbury High School will be hosting the Nassau County Spring Track Championships on May 28 and May 29, 2008 from 3:30-8:30PM each day. This is the first time Westbury has been selected to host the Spring Track County Championships. All concession proceeds from this event are benefitting Westbury UFSD based organizations. The championships will include all throwing, jumping, and running events. Bus parking will be directed to the Middle School after dropping off. Individual vehicles should use the High School south parking Lot parallel to Jericho Turnpike. We hope the entire Westbury community will come out to cheer on both the Westbury Boys and the Westbury Girls Track teams as they compete to bring home a county championship.
Westbury Boys Winter Track Team captures Nassau County Class B Championship
The Westbury High School Boys Track Team is now Winter Indoor Track County Champions once again. After a crushing defeat by Lynbrook last year by two points in the winter 2006-2007 season, Westbury came into the 2007-2008 season more determined than ever. The team was led by Eric Banks, Daniel Pierre, Gary Russell, Terrence Mitto, Noel Archer, Deondre Clarke, Wayne Stewart, and Jabari Redd. The team dominated at the Winter County Championship which was held at Suffolk Community College on February 9, 2008. Westbury swept the 55meter Hurdles with Terrence Mitto, Jabari Redd, and Wayne Stewart. Eric Banks took first place in the 600meter dash. Westbury finished the night in first place with 100 points, Lynbrook had only 66.5 points this time. The Westbury relay team comprised of Deondre Clark, Wayne Stewart, Eric Banks, and Noel Archer dominated the night by taking first in the 4 x 400 and in the 4 X 200. Congratulations to all of the Boys Winter Track team and to Coaches Ross, Harrison, Bonner, and Lang. Go Green Dragons!"
Westbury Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball teams both make playoffs
The girls won their conference with a victory over North Shore to end the season. The girls will play away in the first round of the playoffs vs. Southside at 7:00PM at Southside High School on Thursday 2/14/08. All games after this will be listed in Newsday. Congratulations to Coach Fanning and all of the girls. The boys earned the 5th seed which gives them a first round home playoff game on Friday 2/15/08 4:30PM at Westbury High School vs. North Shore. All games after this will be at Neutral Sites and will be listed in Newsday. Congratulations to Coach Graff and all of the boys.
2007 Scholar Athlete
Senior Westbury Varsity Football player Maurice Newkirk has been chosen by the "National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, Inc." as a 2007 Scholar Athlete. Maurice will be recognized for this award at the 12th annual Scholar Athlete brunch on 12/2/07 at the Crest Hollow Country Club. Each honoree is to be presented with a commemorative plaque for meeting scholarship criteria. Congratulations to Maurice Newkirk, 2007 Westbury High School wide receiver and cornerback, for this award.
October 28, 2007 Westbury Varsity Boys Soccer team defeats Wantagh HS 1-0 in first round playoff game. In round two of the playoffs Westbury is playing Garden City HS at Garden City HS on Wednesday 10/31/07 2:30PM.
The Westbury Boys Varsity Soccer team has qualified for the playoffs for the third time in the last four years. The team is led by All County forward Manuel Moreno, All Conference goalie Victor Garcia, All Conference mid fielder Hector Yanez, and All Conference Defender Jean Phillipe Saint Germain. The team concluded the regular season with a 6-4-4 overall record that includes non-league play. The win over Wantagh was sweet revenge because last season Wantagh kept Westbury out of the playoffs by defeating Westbury in the last game of the 2006 regular season. Westbury is coached by 5th year head coach Chris Valentini and 4th year assistant coach Jesus Rodriguez.
Westbury High School is hosting the 38th Annual "Nassau County Track Coaches Association" meet on Saturday April 28, 2007
This invitational meet has historically attracted 40 schools. This will be the first meet of this size hosted on the new Westbury High School Track. This meet will include the "steeple chase event". Concession proceeds will be benefiting the Westbury Track Program and the High School Classes led by the Senior Class. The meet is scheduled to run 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Westbury will have both the boys and the girls track teams participating throughout the day. The Westbury Fire Department is assisting with filling the steeple chase pit with water.
Westbury Varsity Baseball Gets First Win of 2007 Season: 13-2 Over Roosevelt
On Wednesday April 25 the Westbury Varsity Baseball Team won its first game in four years against Roosevelt by a score of 13-2. Winning pitcher John Medford pitched the complete game and totaled 5 strikeouts, while going 1-4 at the plate with 1 RBI and scoring 2 runs to help his own cause. The Green Dragons, scored a 12 run rally in the top of the third inning all with two outs in the victory. Hashim Naveed was 2-4 with 2 runs and 2 RBI, Nick Arevalo, was 2-3 with 2 runs, 2 RBI, 2 SB and a triple. Rafael De La Cruz was also 2-3 with a double and knocked in 4 RBIs. Finally, Miguel Ogando was 1-4 with 2 RBIs. The Dragons are now 1-3 in League play so far this season. The team has rapidly improved under second year head coach Todd Goodwin and his assistant coach Larry Phyall. This years early season training included a regiment of numerous batting cage sessions which has helped increase the offensive punch of the Green Dragons. Coach Goodwin is a Park Avenue PE Teacher and Coach Phyall is a Westbury High School Social Studies Teacher. The team's next home game is 4/30/07 vs. Roosevelt.
2006-2007 Westbury HS Basketball Girls and Boys Playoff Schedule
Boys Varsity Basketball-1/19/2007
Westbury defeats Roslyn 66-45 @ Roslyn HS in front of a capacity crowd.
Roslyn 7 8 12 18 45
Westbury 14 19 16 17 66
Scoring: Westbury: Chong 7-1-15, Dial 7-0-19, McCarthy 7-1-15, Mingo 1-0-2, Rogers 2-2-6, Triono 3-0-6, Carter 1-0-2. Totals: 28-4-66.
Roslyn: Charnas 1-0-2, Chase 1-0-2, Oliver 4-1-9, Coyoy 4-0-8, Lip 2-0-5, Kaplan 0-2-2, Athanasquoks 1-0-2, Liberman 6-2-15. Totals: 19-5-45. Three-pointers: W 6 (Dial 5, Carter); R 2 (Lip, Liberman).
Highlights: Paul Dial had 19 points, including five three-pointers, and senior Bruce Chong added 15 points and a career-high 18 rebounds for Westbury (3-4) in a Conference A-I/II crossover. Westbury's David Parker missed the game with a hairline fracture in his tibia he sustained in the last game and is out for the season. Jason Liberman's 15 points led Roslyn (1-6).
Boys Varsity Basketball Team Upsets Jericho
The Boys Varsity Basketball team upset Jericho, last season's County Champions, 55-49 in front of a packed gym at Westbury High School on 1/5/07. Westbury's Delano Goodall came off the bench and scored 17 points to solidify the win. Thirteen of Goodall's points came in the second half. Keenan Carter came in off the bench to replace David Parker who had gotten into foul trouble. The 6'0" Carter used textbook boxing-out techniques over a 6'5" Jericho opponent and assisted Bruce Chong of Westbury in grabbing defensive rebounds. Westbury and Jericho are now both 2-1 in Nassau Conference A-I Boys.
Westbury Wrestling starts off season strong
On 12/2/06 at Uniondale High School's "Knights Classic Invitational" wrestling tournament, the Westbury wrestling team finished fourth among the eleven teams that entered. WHS Senior Kadeem Lewis led the way by pinning each of his opponents in less than a minute. He finished first in his weight class with a :48 second pin in the finals. Tobi Ogutunji placed third with a 9-8 win over his opponent from Ardsley. Josh Nimblette and Kareem Maxwell both finished in fourth place. Westbury has their first home match on 12/8/06 at 4 PM vs. Carle Place--spectators welcome.
JV football team finishes season with 34-6 victory over Oyster Bay
On Friday night 11/3/06 under the lights at Westbury High School, the JV Football team won its first game of the year against Oyster Bay by a score of 34-6. The offense was led by Eric Banks who threw four touchdown passes, two to Brett West, and two to Lunick Lallemand. West totaled 35 yards receiving and Lallemand totaled 110 yards receiving from the backfield while also adding a 70 yard touchdown on the ground. Jose Martinez also added to the air attack with a 50 yard reception from Banks. The defense, as described by the coaches, played lights out, by only allowing 6 points, forcing 5 fumbles, while recovering two of them and only allowing six first downs in the entire contest. The win was a great way to finish the season and for the sophomores to end their JV career before moving on to Varsity next season.
Head Coach: Todd Goodwin
Assistant Coach: Victor Kelly