Bellport Varsity Football

Bellport High School, located in Brookhaven, is home to the Clippers—a football program with a storied legacy of championships, resilience, and community pride. With an enrollment of approximately 1,200 students and a tradition that spans decades, Bellport football is a cornerstone of athletic excellence and local spirit in Suffolk County’s Section XI Division II.

2024 Season Review

The 2024 Clippers delivered a competitive campaign, finishing with a 4-5 overall record and earning a spot in the Division II playoffs. Bellport opened the season with a 27-14 victory over Deer Park and added key wins against Northport (7-0), Copiague (31-21), and Smithtown East (43-0). The team’s defense was a highlight, posting a shutout against Smithtown East and keeping games close throughout the fall.

Bellport faced tough matchups against top teams, including a narrow 15-20 loss to North Babylon and back-to-back defeats against Huntington and Half Hollow Hills East. The Clippers’ playoff run ended in a hard-fought 21-35 loss to top-seeded East Islip, but the season was marked by the emergence of new leaders and the continued development of underclassmen156.

Program Legacy and Culture

Bellport football is built on a tradition of winning, discipline, and community engagement. Since the late 1970s, the Clippers have amassed multiple league, division, and county titles, as well as Long Island championships, under legendary coaching leadership. The program emphasizes hard work, accountability, and sportsmanship, with coaches and alumni actively supporting student-athletes on and off the field3.

Game nights at Bellport are celebrated community events, drawing enthusiastic crowds and fostering a sense of unity among students, families, and alumni. The Clippers’ commitment to building leaders and giving back to the community ensures that their legacy endures year after year.

By the Numbers

• 2024 Record: 4-5 overall
• Signature Wins: Deer Park (27-14), Northport (7-0), Copiague (31-21), Smithtown East (43-0)
• Playoff Appearance: Section XI Division II Quarterfinalist
• Enrollment: Approximately 1,200 students
• Mascot: Clippers
• Colors: Red and Blue

Looking Ahead

With a core of returning talent and a culture rooted in legacy and grit, Bellport is poised to remain a contender in Division II. The Clippers’ dedication to excellence, both on the field and in the classroom, ensures that the program will continue to inspire pride and achievement in the seasons ahead.