4 Plainview Students Named Among Best Long Island Athletes

PLAINVIEW, NY — Four student-athletes from Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School have been named to the All-Long Island teams.

The recognition highlights their exceptional athletic abilities, ranking them among the best in the region during the fall season.

• Dylan Katz was named to the Girls’ Volleyball All-Long Island First Team. Throughout the regular season, Katz recorded 230 assists, 101 digs, 97 kills, and 56 aces, contributing to her team’s success as Nassau AAA Champions.
• Matthew Fitzgerald earned a spot on the Boys’ Volleyball All-Long Island First Team. A key player in the Hawks’ offense, Fitzgerald tallied 288 kills, 17 assists, 23 blocks, 166 digs, and 19 aces during the season.
• Josh Grossfeld was selected for the Boys’ Volleyball All-Long Island Second Team. As team captain, he showcased outstanding leadership and skill, finishing the season with 120 kills, 321 assists, 14 blocks, 140 digs, and 16 aces.
• Chris Simonian was named to the Boys’ Soccer All-Long Island Second Team. Playing as a midfielder, Chris helped lead the Hawks to their third consecutive Nassau County Boys Soccer Class AAA County Finals. This season, he contributed two goals and two assists, while also helping his team lead the county in total goals scored.