The Babylon Board of Education recently honored its student-athletes for their outstanding achievements during the 2025 fall sports season.

The Soccer Panthers captured two major team championships. The boys’ soccer team triumphed as the Long Island Champions, while the girls’ soccer team secured the Suffolk County Championship title.

The success continued with remarkable individual and team performances. In cross country, Cassidy Hayes, Carter Altman, Jakub Lebiedzinski, Noah Norinder, and Evan Rizzo qualified for the New York State Championship. Swimmer Alexis Vitiello was crowned the Suffolk County Champion in the 200-yard individual medley and earned a qualification to the State Championship. Gymnast Makayla Turpo-Barbero similarly earned a spot at the State Championships, which are held in the spring.

“This was a standout season for our athletes,” said Athletic Director Michael DeJoseph. “We are proud of our Panthers’ dedication not only to their sports, but also to their academics and to the character they demonstrate both on the field and in the classroom.”

For more information about the Babylon Union Free School District, please visit the District’s website at www.babylon.k12.ny.us. Exciting activities happening throughout the District and programs celebrating student achievement can also be found on the District’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/babylonschooldistrict/ and Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/babylonufsd.