Lexxi Saal of Deer Park competed and won the National Anthem Contest for the Hampton Classic on Aug. 4. As the winner of the contest Lexxi was chosen to sing the National Anthem at the Nicolock Time Challenge opening ceremonies which was broadcast live on WLIU 88.3 and WVVH.TV. The judges replied, "Lexxi your career started today at the Hamptons Classic."

Shown with Lexxi Saal are the three judges- Christopher Robbins of Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs, Jaylaan Llewellyn president of Bluhammock Music, and Helen Rattray publisher of the East Hampton Star and head of the Hamptons Choral Society.