Amityville High School cancels varsity football season after too many pre-season training injuries

Amityville High School has abruptly ended its varsity football season due to an excessive number of pre-season injuries. Former player Sean Kreuder, who graduated in 2025, expressed his disappointment and concern over the cancellation. School Superintendent Gina Talbert explained that the decision was made with heavy hearts, prioritizing student-athlete safety and the long-term health of the program.

The school will focus on a junior varsity schedule instead. Suffolk County's sports director, Tom Combs, stated that several players, primarily freshmen and sophomores, got injured during recent scrimmages, leading to the decision. Amityville is the third Long Island school to cancel its varsity football season this year, following Port Jefferson and Holy Trinity.

Football is not an easy sport, as Combs pointed out, and not every student is suited for it. The school has a rich football history, dating back over 100 years. Kreuder noted that most students are not interested in playing anymore, which is unfortunate. Three senior athletes are prohibited from playing at the junior varsity level and are seeking leadership roles.