Walt Whitman’s Boys Varsity Basketball team had a successful winter recess at the high school’s 35th Annual Frank Gugliotta Memorial Tournament. Day one of the annual tournament started on Friday, December 27th with JV and Varsity teams competing in honor of Hall of Fame Coach Frank Gugliotta. The first round featured both JV and Varsity teams from Jericho taking on Cold Spring Harbor, and Huntington competing against Walt Whitman. Whitman’s Varsity team defeated Huntington High School in the opening round by a score of 68-49. With first round wins by Jericho and Walt Whitman, the teams qualified for day two finals on Saturday, December 28th. 

It was a final varsity matchup to remember as Whitman beat Jericho with a score of 71-56, the hosts taking the tournament championship title for the first time since 2019. Congratulations to our Wildcats team and coaches for great performances on the court! We thank all of the participating teams who came out to play, as well as the Wildcat Booster Club for all of their support during the winter recess festivities. 
 

Whitman vs. Huntington Photo Gallery

Whitman vs. Jericho Photo Gallery

Round one for the Wildcats was up against Huntington, working to claim the hometime tournament title. 

Senior Jack David charges down the court in the finals against Jericho. 

Senior Andrew Blair reaches for the net over Jericho in the tournament finals that ended with a final score of 71-56. 

Jack David (middle) led the Wildcats and was named MVP of the tournament and Andrew Blair (left) made the All-Tournament team. Varsity Head Coach Chris Morra (right) proudly holds the 2024 Varsity Champions plaque from this year’s tournament. Congratulations to all!