Rich Monetti
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Mercy Win for Highway Hammers Still Makes for a Fun Night for Both Teams
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below A&S Photos On Wednesday June 19, the Highway Hammers took on Prime Pub in Men’s Softball, and by the 5th inning, the game was decidedly going in the favor of the highwaymen. Even so, Tommy Deagan took his time in the box and methodically leveled the dirt. Not going unnoticed by Al Tiso on the rubber, the Prime Pub pitcher responded in kind. “Will you get in the box already,” Tiso couldn’t hold back. So was the terse little exchange some B-League gamesmanship at Reis Park on a sweltering summer night.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
AIM Construction gets back on Track with win over Hudson Valley Bone and Joint
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below or send tip via venmo at @Rich-Monetti HVBJ On Thursday June13, the Somers Men Softball League continued its schedule and C League was on display at Reis Park on the upper field. AIM Construction was not only hoping to get back to .500 but start another run for glory. “The last two years we took the D and C league championships,” said Player/Manager Emil Napolitano, and on this day, Hudson Valley Bone hoped to get in the way.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Red Storm Beats the Heat in 8-1 Victory over Pound Ridge
On Saturday June 22, Somers Red Storm started hot like the weather and loaded the bases with nobody out. Unfortunately, two strikeouts and ground ball kept the runners put and Pound Ridge answered by scoring one in the bottom of the inning. But the boys weren't chilled, and their bats rose right alongside with the temperature.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Moves into Finals with 14-3 Victory Over Hen Hud
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below or send tip via venmo at @Rich-Monetti Hen Hud Slideshow On Friday May 24, John Jay hosted Hen Hud in the semifinal round of the section one tournament. One versus four, the Wolves did wait a bit, but it wasn’t long before the boys looked very much like the dominant top seed.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Falls in Semifinals to Greeley
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below or send tip via venmo at @Rich-Monetti More Photos On Friday May 24, Somers hosted Horace Greeley in the semifinal round of the sectionals. Two versus three, the regular season 15-6 victory by the Tuskers boded well for a redo. But the Quakers did not oblige.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Falls in Section Finals
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below or send tip via venmo at @Rich-Monetti Rye Slideshow On Wednesday May 29, top seeded John Jay faced Rye in the Section One Finals. At Yorktown, the Wolves took a quick 2-0 lead, and a game of runs continued. But unfortunately, John Jay did not cross the finish line first.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Loses Pitchers Dual in Semifinal Round
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below or send tip via venmo at @Rich-Monetti Nanuet Slideshow On Wednesday May 22, Jacob Storch took the ball in the semifinals of the sectionals at second seeded Nanuet, and Coach Ted Lawrence didn’t need a lot of prose to praise his starter. “Outstanding effort,” he said. But the sophomore’s counterpart was almost beyond words.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Advances with Resounding 19-0 Victory Over Brewster
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe button below or I can be tipped at my venmo : @Rich-Monetti Brewster Photos On Tuesday May 21, Somers opened the sectional one tournament as the two seed. Seven seeded Brewster on the other side, the Tuskers didn’t take very long to set the tone
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Faculty/Student Basketball Game Brings Fun and Competition
On Friday May 17, in the thick of the postseason, Somers stepped back and took a little down time courtesy of the Peer Leadership Program. “I’ve always felt this would be a fun idea, having a staff/student basketball game,” said Noah Volkman, the organizer of the event. And no doubt, the Somers senior was on the mark. But competition was definitely part of the lesson plan, and both sides did their share of schooling in the hard fought affair.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
