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The Staff of the Athletic Department would like to take

a moment to thank the following people:



Ms. Carney, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Wicks & the BOE - Thank you for
your continued support throughout the school year.

The Entire Transportation Department - Thanks for always getting us
where we need to be on time, with a smile, and with encouragement.

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!!!

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!

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!

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.

Sandy Kolbo - Thank you for the numerous updates to our Athletic page on
the RCSD website and for covering our School Signings, games and various
athletic events.






High School Administration

Dr. Charles Regan
Principal

Mr. Michael Hugelmeyer
Assistant Principal

Ms. Eileen Manitta
Assistant Principal

Mr. Sean OHara
Assistant Principal



I really believe everything is here for us
to be very successful.
~Steve Spurrier


~ Blue Waves ~
Office of Health, Physical
Education & Athletics

William R. Groth, CAA
Director
Lisa J. Douglas
Administrative Assistant
Susan M. Ries
Office Support Staff


Order of Events

Welcome & Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. William R. Groth


Planet Fitness Award Winners
Dr. Charles Regan


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





2013-14 Highlights
Boys Track & Field
Nick Cunha, Andrew Smith, Darren Jeferson, Troy Trent, Ethan Greenidge,
Charles Villa, Jacob Robinson, Davion Porter, Marcus Moore & Travis Wooten
received All-League Awards - Spring Season
Charles Villa, Jacob Robinson, Davion Porter, Daniel Czelatka, Marcus Moore
& Troy Trent received All-League Awards - Winter Season
New School Record - Nick Villa Pole Vault 151
New School Record - Nick Cunha, Eric Cunha, Travis Wooten & Jacob Rob-
inson - Distance Medley Relay 11:42.12
Charles Villa & Jacob Robinson - State Qualifers 2014
5-1 League IV Record - Spring Season
2nd place League Finish - Winter Season

Girls Track & Field
Madison Blom, Megan Carrick, Rachel Clement, Kate McKillop, Gaby Mar-
cucci, Izabella Marcucci, Destny McElroy, Robyn Schneider & RaShae Smith
received All-League Awards - Spring Season
New School Record - 4-way te in Pole Vault - 90 - Robyn Schneider
New School Record - Megan Carrick, Maria Dillingham, Gaby Marcucci &
Kate McKillop - 4x1600 Meter Relay
Overall Record of 4-2, ted for 2nd in League IV - Spring Season
Multple All-League Honor recipients during Winter Season
Rachel Cont broke 400M Indoor Record - Winter Season
Madison Blom represented our Girls Track Team at the NYS Track & Field
Indoor Championship this winter at Cornell University

Crew
Bryce McKissick & Paul Wetzel won Silver Medals at NYS Championship
Jon Schmit & Erin Hesler qualifed for the fnals at NYS Championship
Clare Conlan & Lauren Schmit fnished 4th at NYS Championship



2013-14 Highlights
Boys Lacrosse
NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Award
Daniel Czelatka received an All-Division Award
Blake Carrara and Ryan Hubbard received All-County Awards
Ryan Hubbard is the all-tme leading goal scorer in
Riverhead Central School District
The team averaged more goals per game than any previous season

Girls Lacrosse
NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Award
Set the school conference record of 5-9
Carolyn Carrera set the school career goal record with 205 goals
Recorded our frst OT game and win against Walt Whitman

Softball
NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Award
In Casey Plits debut, she threw a 3-hit shut out in a 1-0 win
Jess & Sarah Freeborn combined 4-6 with 3 runs, 2 triples, a double and 3
RBIs in the win over Huntngton
On a Senior Night, the girls scored 5 runs in the botom of the 6th to take a
7-6 lead.

Volleyball
NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Award
Went to 1st round of Playofs

Girls Golf
The girls started and fnished the season with record partcipaton
Three girls competed in the Secton XI County Playof


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


Gold Key Winners


We would like to congratulate Carolyn Carrera &
Nathan Ernst for winning the 2013-2014 Suffolk
Zone Award.




Order of Events


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.


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.


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.


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





2013-14 Highlights
Field Hockey
NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Award
Danielle Napoli received an All-County Award
Maria Dillingham received an All-County Honorable Menton Award
Sydney Kito, Emily Masse & Katelyn Zaneski won All-Division Awards
Paige Hubbard received an All-Tournament Award
Went on to 1st Round of Playofs

Girls Cross Country
NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Award
Varsity Team fnished with one of its best-ever season average tme at the
Sunken Meadow 5K Course
Grace Dillingham & Gabrielle Marcucci placed in multple Freshman Invi-
tatonal Events

Baseball
NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Award
Robert Dilworth received Academic All-League Award
Jesse Patriss, Kenneth Simco, and Cody Smith received All-League Awards
Cody Smith also received the All-County Award
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Girls Tennis
NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Awards
Lydia Keifert received an All-League Award
Courtney Troyan received an All-League Award
Katherine Chemilewski received a Sportsmanship Award

Boys Golf
NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Award - Boys
Cody Weiss competed in the Secton XI Tournament


2013-14 Highlights
Boys Basketball
NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Award
Charles Manning received All-League Award
Brandon Tolliver received All-League, All-Conference, and Academic All-
County Awards

Girls Basketball
NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Award
Samantha Dunn received All-County Award
Dezarae Brown received All-League Award
Kate McCarney received Rookie of the Year Award
Kim Ligon was a Camp Scholarship Winner
Carolyn Carrera received Academic All-County Award

Football
NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Award
Sufolk County Champions ~ Big Four Champions
Ranked 7th on Long Island
Division II regular season Champions
10-2 Record

Bowling
Secton XI Sportsmanship Team Award
Jonathan Visek received All-League High Game (290) and All-League High Se-
ries (783) Awards
Team fnished 5th in League IV

Cheerleading
NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Awards
Varsity Team earned 2nd place in the New Rochelle Competton


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 eligi-
ble to receive this award, an athlete must excel in two varsity sports, one of
which must be wrestling.



Tony Daniello Memorial Award
This award was established in 2005 to honor Tony Daniello, a Riverhead
physical education teacher. 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.


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.

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.





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

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Cody Smith
Most Improved Player: Robert Dilworth
Coaches Award: Jesse Patriss
Scholar Athlete Award: Nicholas Stimpfel
Tony Daniello Award: Nicholas Herzog




Basketball - Boys
John Rossetti ~ Head Coach Elwood Lamb ~ Asst. Coach
John Zilnicki ~ JV Coach
Richard Vlacci ~ MS Head Coach
W. Brian Stark ~ Volunteer Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Brandon Tolliver
Most Improved Player: Ryun Moore
Coaches Award: Tyrese Kerr
Scholar Athlete Award: John Lavelle



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, junior varsity, and intramural
sports and leadership activities.
Recipients of this award must consistently contribute to the athletic
community in their school throughout the four year high school
span.
We are very proud of all our
Gold Key Winners!




Mr. Groth, Dr. Regan and the
Staff of Riverhead High School
would like to congratulate our
Class of 2014 StudentAthletes.
Good luck in all your future
endeavors.


Volleyball
Amy Bullock-Greene ~ Head Coach
Kristen Hordy ~ JV Head Coach

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




Wrestling
Wade Davey ~ Head Coach Thomas Riccio ~ Asst. Coach
Todd Davey ~ JV Head Coach
Todd Davey ~ MS Head Coach James Rheaume ~ MS Asst. Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Edward Matyka
Most Improved Player: Christopher Flood
Coaches Award: Kerry Thomas
Scholar Athlete Award: Ryan Gevinski
Walter Stewart Award: Cody Weiss








Basketball - Girls
David Spinella ~ Head Coach James Janecek ~ Asst. Coach
Ashley King ~ JV Head Coach
Dr. Lawrence Mandresh ~ MS Head Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Samantha Dunn
Most Improved Player: Kyra Miller
Coaches Award: Gabrielle Green
Scholar Athlete Award: Carolyn Carrera






Bowling
Scott Hackal ~ Head Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Jonathan Visek
Most Improved Player: Forrest Vail
Coaches Award: Donald Visek, Jr.
Scholar Athlete Award: Christopher Smith





Fall Cheerleading
Stephanie Piraino ~ Head Coach
Lauren Berry ~ JV Coach Kristen Kurtz ~ MS Head Coach
Laura Stimpfel ~ Volunteer Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Marissa Evans
Most Improved Player: Bria Foster
Coaches Award: Shannon Allwin
Scholar Athlete Award: Lexianne Davis






Winter Cheerleading
Stephanie Piraino ~ Head Coach Ellen Pisano ~ Asst. Coach
Lauren Berry ~ JV Coach Kristen Kurtz ~ MS Head Coach
Laura Stimpfel ~ Volunteer Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Carly Klerk
Most Improved Player: Jessica DeMaio
Coaches Award: Kaitlyn Berry
Scholar Athlete Award: Ines Garcia




Track & Field - Boys Spring
Stephen Gevinski ~ Head Coach
Salvatore Loverde ~ Asst. Coach
Hassan Olowu ~ MS Head Coach
William Razzano ~ MS Asst. Coach
Dr. John Andresen ~ Volunteer Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Marcus Moore
Most Improved Player: Andrew Smith
Coaches Award: Travis Wooten
Scholar Athlete Award: Nicholas Cunha
Garfield Langhorne Award: Charles Villa



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: Madison Blom
Most Improved Player: Gabriella Marcucci
Coaches Award: Rachel Clement
Scholar Athlete Award: Megan Carrick
Garfield Langhorne Award: RaShae Smith


Track & Field - Boys Winter
Salvatore Loverde ~ Head Coach
William Hedges ~ Asst. Coach
Dr. John Andresen ~ Volunteer Coach
William Razzano ~ Volunteer Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Jacob Robinson
Most Improved Player: Davion Porter
Coaches Award: Troy Trent, Jr.
Scholar Athlete Award: Joseph Gattuso



Track & Field - Girls Winter
Justin T. Cobis ~ Head Coach
Rebecca Winkel ~ Asst. Coach
Dr. John Andresen ~ Volunteer Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Madison Blom
Most Improved Player: Ashley-Ann Courts
Coaches Award: Danielle Thomas
Scholar Athlete Award: Maria Dillingham







Crew
Michelle Zaloom ~ Head Coach Ryan Greene ~ Asst. Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Jonathan Schmitt
Most Improved Player: Bryce McKissick
Coaches Award: Clare Conlan
Scholar Athlete Award: Erin Hesler






Cross Country - Boys
Patrick Burke ~ Head Coach
Bernice E. Brown ~ MS Head Coach
Christopher Butterfield ~ MS Asst. Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Joseph Gattuso
Most Improved Player: Michael Harris
Coaches Award: Luke Coulter
Scholar Athlete Award: Jeremy Bornstein
James F. Gilhooley Award: Nicholas Cunha
Robert Dean Palmer: Joseph Gattuso




Cross Country - Girls
Justin T. Cobis ~ Head Coach
Bernice E. Brown ~ MS Head Coach
Christopher Butterfield ~ MS Asst. Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Rachel Conti
Most Improved Player: Gabriella Marcucci
Coaches Award: Megan Carrick
Scholar Athlete Award: Maurinne Sullivan
James F. Gilhooley Award: Nina Schlosberg





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
Sharon Stark-Truland ~ Volunteer Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Danielle Napoli
Most Improved Player: Katelyn Zaneski
Coaches Award: Maria Dillingham
Scholar Athlete Award: Marissa Palermo



Tennis - Boys
Robert Lum ~ Head Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Jens Summerlin
Most Improved Player: Dillon Fava Wiggins
Coaches Award: Edgar Garcia
Scholar Athlete Award: Dillon Fava Wiggins
Larry Chizever Award: Steven Garcia




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

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Lydia Keiffert
Most Improved Player: Samantha Carter
Coaches Award: Jessica Purick
Scholar Athlete Award: Lydia Keiffert
Larry Chizever Award: Cassidy Brown





Soccer - Girls
Hassan Olowu ~ Head Coach Regan Burns ~ Asst. Coach
Samba Traore ~ JV Head Coach
Brian Cunningham ~ MS Head Coach
Christina Lindsay ~ MS Asst. Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Megan Brunner
Most Improved Player: Sierra Smith
Coaches Award: Victoria Martin
Scholar Athlete Award: Carolyn Carrera



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

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Danielle Napoli
Most Improved Player: Sydney Gobrick
Coaches Award: Sarah Freeborn
Scholar Athlete: Stephanie Falisi
Tony Daniello Award: Sara Tucci





Football
Leif Shay ~ Head Coach
Stephen Gevinski, Scott Hackal & William Hedges ~ Asst. Coaches
Edward Grassman ~ JV Head Coach Charles Zilnicki ~ JV Asst. Coach
Salvatore Loverde & Timothy McCready ~ MS Head Coaches
David McKillop ~ MS Asst. Coach
Jeffrey Blom, Gregory Meyer & Paul DeCabia ~ Volunteer Coaches

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Jeremiah Cheatom
Most Improved Player: Michael Drexel
Coaches Award: Ryan Hubbard
Scholar Athlete Award: Ryan Harkin
Carl Smith Award: Jaron Greenidge
Michael J. McKillop Award: Cody Smith



Golf - Boys
Wade Davey ~ Head Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Cody Weiss
Most Improved Player: Joseph Hart
Coaches Award: Kaylee Wells
Scholar Athlete Award: Ryan Gevinski






Golf - Girls
Steve Failla ~ Head Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Abigail Wehunt
Most Improved Player: Kristen Kinghan
Coaches Award: Emily Densieski
Scholar Athlete Award: Abygaele Brophy





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

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Blake Carrara
Most Improved Player: Ryan Gevinski
Coaches Award: Michael VanBommel
Scholar Athlete Award: Ryan Gevinski




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

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Carolyn Carrera
Most Improved Player: Alexa Bloss
Coaches Award: Emily Jehle
Scholar Athlete Award: Carolyn Carrera



Soccer - Boys
Lamine Traore ~ Head Coach
Andrew Aleksandrowicz ~ Asst. Coach
Moussa Keita~ JV Head Coach
Victor Guadagnino ~ MS Head Coach Ralph Pepe ~ MS Asst. Coach

Awards
Most Valuable Player: Demar Mason
Most Improved Player: Ever Bonilla
Coaches Award: Phillip Barabanov
Scholar Athlete Award: Noah Markewitz

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