The Staff of the Athletic Department would like to take a moment to thank the following people:

Ms. Carney, Dr. Etzel, Mr. Ogeka, Mr. Schneider & the BOE Thank you for your continued support throughout the school year.

High School Administration

Mr. David Wicks
Principal

The Entire Transportation Department - Thanks for always getting

us where we need to be on time, with a smile, and with encouragement. To Barbara Quick - YOU WILL BE MISSED!!!!

Mr. Michael Hugelmeyer

Assistant Principal

Ms. Eileen Manitta

Assistant Principal

The Entire Buildings & Grounds Crew - Thanks for all the little
things that you do...theyre not so little to us and we TRULY appreciate it. A special thanks to Robert Ries - for all the hours you put in to make our fields look so wonderful. We all appreciate the extra time you give and that you do it so cheerfully ...THANK YOU!!!

Mr. Charles Regan

Assistant Principal

The HS, MS & Pulaski Custodial Staffs - Thanks for all the help
throughout the year; whether stacking up 60 reconditioning boxes in our locker room or picking up those boxes for delivery in the district, youre always there with a smile when we need an extra hand!

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. ~John Quincy Adams

The HS & MS Security Staff - Thanks for helping to keep all of our
students, spectators and staff safe during our events throughout the year.

The HS, MS & Pulaski Nursing Staff - Thanks for all that you do
to make sure our students have the proper clearances for participating in athletic activities. Its not easy - and you do it with cheerfulness, enthusiasm and professionalism. Its a pleasure to work with you all!

Blue Waves ~ Athletic Office

William Reid Groth, CAA
Director of Athletics, Health & Physical Education Lisa J. Douglas
Administrative Assistant to the Director

George Faella - Thank you for all the wonderful photos you take all
year long - especially tonight! Our history will be remembered for many years to come because you took the time to volunteer your services.

Susan M. Ries
Athletic Office Support Staff

Order of Events
Welcome & Pledge of Allegiance Mr. William R. Groth

2012-13 Highlights
Boys Track & Field
NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Award Anthony Galvan ran a school record time in the 3200 Meter Run (that is his 3rd School record this season)

News-Review Athlete of the Year Mr. Charles Regan

Dan Normoyle pole vaulted 153 - 2nd place at Nationals Dan also placed 4th at States this winter Jonah Spaeth placed 6th in States this winter

Girls Track & Field Sports (in Alphabetical Order)

Baseball Basketball - Boys Basketball - Girls Bowling Cheerleading - Fall & Winter Crew Cross Country - Boys Cross Country - Girls Field Hockey Football Golf - Boys Golf - Girls
NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Award League 4 Champions - 2 years in a row We finished the dual meet season with an undefeated record of 6-0 and have gone 12-0 the last two seasons
Megan Carrick, Rachel Conti, Maria Dillingham and Megan VanBommel ran the 4x800 relay defending their league title for the 2nd year in a row

Boys Golf & Girls Golf

NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Awards

Volleyball
NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Award

2012-13 Highlights
Boys Basketball
Brandon Tolliver received Academic All County Honors Ryan Bitzer & Markim Austin received All Conference Honors Ryan Bitzer, Markim Austin, Jeremiah Cheatom & Brandon Tolliver received All League Honors League 3 Champions

Order of Events
Lacrosse - Boys Lacrosse - Girls Soccer - Boys Soccer - Girls Softball Tennis - Boys Tennis - Girls Track & Field - Boys Winter Track & Field - Girls Winter Track & Field - Boys Spring Track & Field - Girls Spring Volleyball Wrestling

Boys Lacrosse
NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team - 2nd year in a row! Following their Crosse Award in 2012 as the most improved team in Suffolk County, the boys lacrosse team made the playoffs for the first time in their history! Captain Ryan Bitzer was a Newsday Player to Watch

Girls Lacrosse
NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team
Carolyn Carrera became a member of the School Girls US National Team

Gold Key & Planet Fitness Award Winners Mr. William Hedges

In our match vs. Copaigue (Jessica Purick in goal), we had an 18-0 shut out Courtney Troyan scored her first Varsity collegiate goals against Smithtown West as a freshman starter

We would like to congratulate Megan Weiss & Brian Funfgeld for winning the 2012-2013 Suffolk Zone Award.

Awards
Robert Dean Palmer Award
The inscription on the plaque for this award begins with a prayer that reads in part, Lord, while a distance runner, you gave me a deeper understanding of the importance of daily practice, sportsmanship and teamwork the athletes honored with this annual award demonstrate and understand this belief.

2012-13 Highlights
Field Hockey
NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Award Winner Christy Brewer received All County Honors Amanda Graziano & Maria Dillingham received All Conference Honors Danielle Napoli & Corinne Kimmelman received All Division Honors Christina Sacchitello received All-Tournament Honors Playing in college: Christy Brewer will play at SUNY Cortland, Amanda Graziano will play at Mercy College and Christina Sacchitello will play at Southern New Hampshire University Division 3 Coach of the Year Honor to Coach Walsh-Edwards

James F. Gilhooley Award

This award was established to honor James F. Gilhooley, a former

coach, teacher, and athletic director for the Riverhead Central School District. We celebrate the tenacity, steadfastness, and dedication of distance runners each time we give this award.

Michael J. McKillop Award

This award, established in 1999, honors the memory of our former athletic director, coach, and teacher. Recipients of this award embody the qualities of leadership, athleticism, scholarship, and character. They must excel in football and one other varsity sport.

Cross Country
Boys and Girls Teams were recipients of the NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Award

Carl Smith Award

This award was established to honor Carl Smith, a 1987 RHS graduate. Carl consistently achieved beyond all expectations; he had both an outstanding academic and athletic career at RHS as well as at University of Maine. His ability to focus and willingness to give 100% are the qualities he shares with each recipient.

Baseball
NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team
Matt Crohan, Jesse Patriss, Ryan Gaffney & Cody Smith - All League Honors Matt Crohan - All County Honors, League MVP & League Pitcher of the Year

Larry Chizever Award

This award is to honor an athlete who excels in the sport of tennis while actively engaging in lifetime fitness.

Matt Crohan is a finalist for both the Paul Gibson Award and the Carl Yastrzemski Award Won opening day against East Islip (18-2 record) with 2 runs in the bottom of the sixth and a no-hitter by Crohan

Planet Fitness Award

This award is to honor an athlete who excels in the classroom, on the field and has shown a commitment to fitness.

2012-13 Highlights
Girls Basketball
Quarterfinals of Suffolk County Playoffs Shanice Allen becomes All-Time leading scorer in Riverhead 12-8 Record

Awards
Walter Stewart Award
This award was established in 1999 to honor a man who led the wrestling program in Riverhead for several decades, Walter Stewart. The qualities of initiative, dedication and courage describe each years recipients. To be eligible to receive this award, an athlete must excel in two varsity sports, one of which must be wrestling.

Tony Daniello Memorial Award

Football
Suffolk County Champions NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Section XI Sportsmanship Award Recipients

This award was established in 2005 to honor Tony Daniello, a Riverhead physical education teacher and. May Tonys devotion to teamwork, his sense of humor, and his positive spirit live forever in the hearts of all Blue Waves.

Garfield Langhorne Award

This award is given to two members of Riverhead track team to honor the memory of Garfield Langhorne; a Riverhead graduate and track and field athlete, who gave his life in the Vietnam War. He was a man of uncommon valor.

Bowling
Section XI Sportsmanship Team Award Donald Visek, Jr. received Section XI High Average Award

Gold Key Award

This prestigious NYSPHSAA Award is presented to athletes who have, at the end of their high school careers, accumulated at least fifty-two points for participation in varsity and junior varsity sports, intramurals and leadership activities. Recipients of the Gold Key Award must consistently contribute to the athletic community in their school throughout their four years of high school.

Softball
Disney Spring Training Trip - Won 4 , Lost 1 Beat West Islip 1-0, first place team in League 3 Won Senior Night Game at Stotsky Park 6-2 vs. Bellport Team made playoffs with record of 14 W, 5L (one game remaining at time of printing) NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team

News-Review Athlete of the Year

Coaches nominate athletes of the year and submit them to the NewsReview. The News-Reviews Sports Department then makes a final determination of the winners. As it has previously been done, the News-Review will hold a reception to present the awards to the athletes on Friday, June 18th @ 6pm at their office in Mattituck.

Baseball
Robert Maccone ~ Head Coach Scott Hackal ~ Asst. Coach Kenneth Marelli ~ JV Head Coach Ed Grassman ~ MS Head Coach

Gold Key Awards

This prestigious NYSPHSAA Award is presented to athletes that, at the end of their high school careers, accumulated at least fifty two points for participation in varsity and junior varsity sports, intramurals, and leadership activities. Recipients of this award must consistently contribute to the athletic community in their school throughout the four year high school span.

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Matthew Crohan Most Improved Player: Cody Smith Coaches Award: Jesse Patriss Scholar Athlete Award: Kyle Trypuc Tony Daniello Award: Ryan Gaffney

We are very proud of all our Gold Key Winners!

Mr. Groth, Mr. Wicks and the Staff of Riverhead High School would like to congratulate our Class of 2013 Student Athletes. Good luck in all your future endeavors.

Basketball - Boys
John Rossetti ~ Head Coach Elwood Lamb ~ Asst. Coach John Zilnicki ~ JV Coach Robert Mills ~ MS Head Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Markim Austin Most Improved Player: Jeremiah Cheatom Coaches Award: Ryan Bitzer Scholar Athlete Award: Brandon Tolliver

Volleyball
Amy Bullock-Greene ~ Head Coach Rosalie Serra ~ JV Head Coach

Basketball - Girls
David Spinella ~ Head Coach Gerald Wiesmann~ Asst. Coach James Janecek ~ JV Head Coach Katelynn Deluca ~ MS Head Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Megan Conroy Most Improved Player: Hali Martens Coaches Award: Joscelin Morrow Scholar Athlete Award: Allison Fox

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Shanice Allen Most Improved Player: Cornaysha Trent Coaches Award: Jocelyn Zaneski Scholar Athlete Award: Carolyn Carrera

Wrestling
Wade Davey ~ Head Coach Tom Riccio ~ Asst. Coach Todd Davey ~ JV Head Coach Louis Vecchio ~ MS Head Coach James Rheaume ~ MS Asst. Coach

Bowling
Scott Hackal ~ Head Coach

Awards Awards
Most Valuable Player: Ryan Gevinski Most Improved Player: Raheem Brown Coaches Award: Kyle Helgans Scholar Athlete Award: Mitchord Cope-Hobbs Walter Stewart Award: Cody Weiss Most Valuable Player: Donald Visek, Jr. Most Improved Player: Kyle Irwin Coaches Award: Austin Jon Douglas Scholar Athlete Award: Louis Ambrosio

Fall Cheerleading
Stephanie Piraino ~ Head Coach Jamie Tutunjian ~ JV Coach Lauren Berry ~ MS Head Coach

Track & Field - Boys Spring

Steve Gevinski ~ Head Coach Salvatore Loverde ~ Asst. Coach Timothy McCready ~ MS Head Coach William Hedges ~ MS Asst. Coach Dr. John Andresen ~ Volunteer Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Miranda Bennett Most Improved Player: Lexianne Davis Coaches Award: Ardis Corwin Scholar Athlete Award: Suzanne Burke

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Jonah Spaeth Most Improved Player: Davion Porter Coaches Award: Marcus Moore Scholar Athlete Award: Anthony Galvan Garfield Langhorne Award: Jeffrey Pittman

Winter Cheerleading
Stephanie Piraino ~ Head Coach Jamie Tutunjian ~ JV Coach Ellen Pisano ~ Asst. Coach Lauren Berry ~ MS Head Coach

Track & Field - Girls Spring

Maria Dounelis ~ Head Coach Justin T. Cobis ~ Asst. Coach Bernice E. Brown ~ MS Head Coach Christopher Butterfield ~ MS Asst. Coach Dr. John Andresen ~ Volunteer Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Gianna Pino Most Improved Player: Ines Garcia-Rojas Coaches Award: Gabrielle Grace Scholar Athlete Award: Amber Kempermann

Most Valuable Player: Kyra Miller Braunskill Most Improved Player: Rachel Clement Coaches Award: Destiny McElroy Scholar Athlete Award: Danielle Thomas Garfield Langhorne Award: Denise Brunskill

Awards

Track & Field - Boys Winter

Salvatore Loverde ~ Head Coach William Hedges ~ Asst. Coach Dr. John Andresen ~ Volunteer Coach

Crew
Michelle Zaloom ~ Head Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Rohan Sment Most Improved Player: Jon Schmitt Coaches Award: Ethan Zaweksi Scholar Athlete Award: Joseph Piro

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Daniel Normoyle Most Improved Player: Andrew Smith Coaches Award: Jacob Robinson Scholar Athlete Award: Charles Villa

Cross Country - Boys Track & Field - Girls Winter

Justin T. Cobis ~ Head Coach Rebecca Winkel ~ Asst. Coach Dr. John Andresen ~ Volunteer Coach Patrick Burke ~ Head Coach Christy Salerno ~ Asst. Coach Bernice E. Brown ~ MS Head Coach Christopher Butterfield ~ MS Asst. Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Anthony Galvan Most Improved Player: Joseph Gattuso Coaches Award: Jonathan Gao Scholar Athlete Award: Jeremy Bornstein James F. Gilhooley Award: Jonathan Gao Robert Dean Palmer: Anthony Galvan

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Maria Dillingham Most Improved Player: Meghan Van Bommel Coaches Award: Megan Carrick Scholar Athlete Award: Rachel Conti

Cross Country - Girls

Patrick Burke ~ Head Coach Christy Salerno ~ Asst. Coach Bernice E. Brown ~ MS Head Coach Christopher Butterfield ~ MS Asst. Coach

Tennis - Boys
Robert Lum ~ Head Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Seth Conrad Most Improved Player: Shane Ford Coaches Award: Michael Haynia Scholar Athlete Award: Dillon Fava-Wiggins Larry Chizever Award: Steven Velasquez

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Rachel Conti Most Improved Player: Nina Schlosberg Coaches Award: Isabella Marcucci Scholar Athlete Award: Maurinne Sullivan

Field Hockey
Cheryl Walsh-Edwards ~ Head Coach Rebecca Winkel ~ Asst. Coach James Janecek ~ JV Head Coach Cheryl Mustacchio ~ MS Head Coach Barbara Barosa ~ MS Asst. Coach

Tennis - Girls
Jerry Duvall ~ Head Coach Rosaleen DOrsogna ~ JV Head Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Charlotte Palmer Most Improved Player: Samantha Carter Coaches Award: Amber Nicholson Scholar Athlete Award: Lydia Keiffert Larry Chizever Award: Jessica Purick

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Christy Brewer Most Improved Player: Rebecca Reilly Coaches Award: Maria Dillingham Scholar Athlete Award: Alexandra McKillop

Soccer - Girls
Hassan Olowu ~ Head Coach Regan Burns ~ Asst. Coach Ahmadoul Gaye ~ JV Head Coach Christina Gehring~ MS Head Coach Brian Cunningham ~ MS Asst. Coach

Football
Leif Shay ~ Head Coach Steve Gevinski, Scott Hackal & Bill Hedges ~ Assistant Coaches Ed Grassman ~ JV Head Coach John Zilnicki ~ JV Asst. Coach Sal Loverde & Timothy McCready ~ MS Head Coaches David McKillop ~ MS Asst. Coach
Jeffrey Blom, Jeffrey Falisi, Gregory Meyer & Paul DeCabia ~ Volunteer Coaches

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Ashley Drozd Most Improved Player: Emily Jehle Coaches Award: Shelby Britt Scholar Athlete Award: Carolyn Carrera

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Quinn Funn Most Improved Player: Nicklos Ross Coaches Award: Kyle McCabe Scholar Athlete Award: Brian Funfgeld Carl Smith Award: Ryan Bitzer Michael J. McKillop Award: Jaron Greenidge

Softball
Robert Fox ~ Head Coach David McKillop ~ Asst. Coach Kelly Fox ~ JV Head Coach Cheryl Mustacchio ~ MS Head Coach

Golf - Boys
Wade Davey ~ Head Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Amanda Graziano Most Improved Player: Joscelin Morrow Coaches Award: Megan Weiss Scholar Athlete: Alexandra McKillop Tony Daniello Award: Sara Tucci

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Jayson Cosgrove Most Improved Player: Cody Weiss Coaches Award: Harold Hubbard Scholar Athlete Award: Louis Ambrosio

Golf - Girls
Steve Failla ~ Head Coach

Lacrosse - Girls
Ashley King ~ Head Coach James Janecek ~ Asst. Coach Andrew Aleksandrowicz ~ JV Head Coach Amy BullockGreene ~ MS Head Coach Rebecca Winkel ~ MS Asst. Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Corey Giannuzzi Most Improved Player: Carla Carina Oliva Coaches Award: Olivia Serpico Scholar Athlete Award: Catherine Brophy

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Carolyn Carrera Most Improved Player: Joanna Messina Coaches Award: Jocelyn Zaneski Scholar Athlete Award: Carolyn Carrera

Lacrosse - Boys
Victor Guadagnino ~ Head Coach Ralph Pepe ~ Asst. Coach Gerald Wiesmann ~ JV Head Coach Evan Philcox ~ JV Asst. Coach Stephen Czelatka ~ MS Head Coach Andrew Rodriguez ~ MS Asst. Coach

Soccer - Boys
Lamine Traore ~ Head Coach Andrew Aleksandrowicz ~ Asst. Coach Moussa Keita~ JV Head Coach William Lawrence ~ MS Head Coach Evan Philcox ~ MS Asst. Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Ryan Bitzer Most Improved Player: Blake Carrara Coaches Award: Alexander Panagakos Scholar Athlete Award: Blake Carrara

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Jorge Solorzano Most Improved Player: Kevin Elejalde Coaches Award: Demar Mason Scholar Athlete Award: Devrim Kucuk