Question of the Day: How Important are School Sports?

Playoff season is in full swing for spring high school sports teams.

Wantagh and Seaford both have had strong athletic traditions and this year has been no different with the vast majority of teams from both high schools reaching the playoffs. Both schools have also boasted several scholar athletes. Sports can certainly build character, help with teamwork and also helps youngsters busy.

Wantagh-Seaford Patch wants to know how important you feel school sports are in addition to academics. What do you think?