FHS Athletes Recognized by Board of Education
Posted on 04/02/2014

During a recent Board of Education meeting, several student-athletes were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments. Congratulations to the following athletes:

  • Brianna Taylor finished second in the 55- and 300-meter events at the conference championships. She competed on the intersectional relay team at the New York State Winter Track Championships at Cornell University. The team finished sixth, and Brianna earned All-Conference honors this year.

  • Alyssa Wiscovitch, Darlin Oliva and Anthony Brennan competed at the New York State Rifle Championships at West Point. The Section VIII rifle team placed second in the cartridge division. The Freeport team also earned most improved rifle team in the county. Alyssa and Darlin earned All-County honors this year. Alyssa is a scholar-athlete, carrying a 90 percent or above GPA during her season.

  • Julius Diaz won 43 wrestling matches this season, a new school record. He competed in the 160 lb. weight class at the New York State Wrestling Championships in Albany, where he finished in sixth place. Julius earned All-State honors this year and is a scholar-athlete.

  • Yalitza Rodriguez competed on the Section VIII All Star team at the New York State Bowling Championships in Babylon. The team came in sixth place. Yalitza earned the Sportsmanship Award, All-County honors and is a scholar-athlete. She was named top bowler at the holiday tournament and won the Long Island High School Doubles tournament with partner Kaylinn Ellis.

  • Jonathan Ruiz finished in the top 10 at the Nassau County swimming finals in the 100 fly event, held at the Nassau County Aquatic Center. He set a new school record in the 200 individual medley and earned All-County honors. He was also voted as the Conference III swimmer of the year by the coaches association.

FHS Athletes