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Somers Moves onto Semifinals with 28-9 Defeat of Averill Park
Click for all fall slideshows On Friday November 22, Somers traveled to Shenendehowa High School for a rematch of last year’s regional final versus Averill Park, and for the third time in three games, the Tuskers did not score first. “People might think we are regressing,” said running back Mason Kelly. But for Somers, trailing is just another way forward
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Cheerleaders Bridge the Community with their Showcase
Please see tip, subscribe and pledge buttons below Click for all fall slideshows On Tuesday November 12, the Somers High School auditorium was filled, and as usual, the decibel levels rose to the top. But this occasion was reserved for the athletes who are in charge of leading the cheers.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Falls in Regional Final
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons Click for all fall slideshows After taking the Section One title last weekend, John Jay faced Burnt Hills in the Regional Finals at Yorktown High School. Section One versus Section Two, the games all started close, but too much heigh, and too much hitting proved the difference.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Takes Section One Title
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons Click for all Fall Slideshows After defeating Ardsley in a five set marathon on Thursday November 7, John Jay won a berth in the finals at the Westchester County Center on Sunday, and Lakeland stood in their way. One versus six, the previous encounter betrayed the numbers. The first two sets to Lakeland, John Jay kept their heads up and swept the final three. So when John Jay pulled the reverse and won the first two, the same possibility had to creep in. But as usual, Coach Rizzotti stayed the course.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Means Business in Comeback Win Over Harrison
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons Click for all fall slideshows Click for Sideline Shots On Friday November 8, Somers suited up for the semifinals against Harrison, and an 11th straight victory seemed pretty straight forward. But a few mistakes, and Harrison playing tough on both sides of the ball, a serious curve was thrown into the Tuskers' night. Down 6-0 to start the fourth quarter and facing a 4th and 17 from the Harrison 25, the Tuskers simply stayed on point.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Thrills their Way to Finals
Please see tip, subscribe and pledge buttons Click for all fall slideshows Video Clips On Thursday November 7, top seeded John Jay faced Ardsley in the semifinal round and were on track by winning the first set. But Ardsley won the next two, so Coach Tom Rizzotti offered some simple math to inspire his girls. “I asked them how many sets does it take to win a match,” he clarified, and with Ardsley still one shy, the Wolves returned with only addition on their minds.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Goes Around the Bend at Bowdoin
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons Click for all fall slideshows Tuckahoe, Haldane and Tappan Zee Slideshows On Saturday November 9, Somers laced ‘em up and headed for the Section One County Championship. At Bowdoin Park, Julia Duzynski did a pretty good job summing up some of the difficulties. “It’s running on rocks the entire time and my shoes kept slipping,” said the junior. But Duzynski remained in stride and will continue to do so even further north.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Cross Country has a Lot to be Grateful For
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons Click for all fall slideshows North Salem Slideshow On Saturday November 9, John Jay traveled north to Wappingers and looped Bowdoin Park for the Section One Cross Country Championships. Boys and Girls, the Wolves two alphas laced up and sunk their teeth in.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Sweeps into the Second Round
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons Click for all Fall Slideshows On Friday November 1, Somers opened the sectionals at home and facing the 14th seed probably meant an easy afternoon. A pretty straight forward assumption, the bracket positions didn’t lie, but the three set sweep still produced some drama.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Moves onto Semifinals with Win Over Tappan Zee
Please see tip, subscribe and pledge buttons Click for all fall slideshows On Monday November 4, John Jay hosted Tappan Zee in the quarterfinal round, and the goal of winning sectionals has some added juice this year. “We really want to win it for him and go all the way,” said Jaime Bartley-Cohen of Coach Rizzotti, who is retiring after the season. So a split after two games possibly signaled an unwanted early retirement but not for long.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Falls 4-2 in Section Finals
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons Click for all Fall Slideshows Rye Slideshow After defeating Pleasantville on Wednesday October 30, Somers earned a berth in the section finals and Rye stood between the Tuskers and a second straight title. But the Garnets weren’t counting, and it didn’t take long to set a tone that carried through to the end.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Closes the Book on another Successful Season
Please see tip, subscribe and pledge buttons Click For All Fall Slideshows On Thursday October 31, John Jay hosted Horace Greeley in the semifinal round of the sectionals and were hoping for another rematch versus Lakeland in the finals. But a 2-0 loss spoiled the chance, and while another chapter won’t be written, Coach Debbi Walsh closed the book on this season with pride.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
